Your Attention Please (war related)

04-01-2003, 08:46 AM

Does the phrase, "if you have nothing good to say then don't say anything at all" mean anything to anyone other than me? It seems that the backlash of negative smart-ass remarks surrounding the reporting of war news has grown to a very intolerable level. If you don't want to discuss the news reports with any type of maturity than simply keep your mouth shut. There are plenty of other subjects that are much less important and not as serious in nature as a situation that is costing people their lives. Many of us have friends and relatives in Iraq right now and the smart-ass comments are starting to wear thin while we continue to hope and pray for the best. Please stop already.

Bee · 04-01-2003, 08:52 AM

If you get rid of the smart-ass remarks the post count around here will drop dramatically.

I'd miss Fritz

04-01-2003, 08:55 AM

Bee, I know that you are just joking around about the post counts but for those that would honestly think that way they should know that post counts don't mean crap compared to human lives.

Besides that, Fritz is not even close to the type of poster that I am referring to. He provides both lighthearted comments as well as intelligent and coherent thoughts, and you as well.

Bee · 04-01-2003, 09:14 AM

Seriously, I agree with you. There are quite a few posters that I tend to ignore although sometimes it's difficult.

I also didn't think you were talking about Fritz, but dangit...that's just too a good an opening not to take a pot shot at him.

Fritz · 04-01-2003, 09:27 AM

NOTICE: FRITZ IS THIN SKINNED. ONLY NICE THINGS PLEASE. OH, AND MONEY; ONLY MONEY OR NICE THINGS PLEASE.

Drake · 04-01-2003, 12:17 PM

What about a bunny, Fritz? Nice and soft and fuzzy.

edit: Almost forgot the bunny!

Fritz · 04-01-2003, 12:18 PM

BUNNYMONEYBUNNYMONEYBUNNYMONEYBUNNYMONEYBUNNYMONEYBUNNYMONEYBUNNYMONEYBUNNYMONEYMONEYBUNNY

Drake · 04-01-2003, 12:21 PM

I love bunnies. And kittens.

Drake · 04-01-2003, 12:22 PM

I love to take bunnies and kittens and put them in a wire mesh cage and let them play. After I haven't fed either of them for about six weeks.

John Galt · 04-01-2003, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by couriers
Does the phrase, "if you have nothing good to say then don't say anything at all" mean anything to anyone other than me? It seems that the backlash of negative smart-ass remarks surrounding the reporting of war news has grown to a very intolerable level. If you don't want to discuss the news reports with any type of maturity than simply keep your mouth shut. There are plenty of other subjects that are much less important and not as serious in nature as a situation that is costing people their lives. Many of us have friends and relatives in Iraq right now and the smart-ass comments are starting to wear thin while we continue to hope and pray for the best. Please stop already.

I'm not sure I will help your cause by posting, but I strongly agree.

04-01-2003, 02:28 PM

Thanks John. Somehow I would tend to believe that the other posters in this thread feel the same way but are just having fun at my expense. I knew the moment that I mounted my high horse this morning that I would be made fun of but the point remains the same. If people would limit their involvement to the scope of their personal knowledge on a given subject then the conversations might not turn as ugly as they have so quickly. Some of the remarks made have been lower than grade school mentality, which is a shame considering the dire circumstances of what we are dealing with. I certainly don’t want to come across as being morally superior, however showing a little dignity and having a bit of respect and sensitivity couldn’t hurt.

John Galt · 04-01-2003, 02:33 PM

So, how long until you say April Fool's?

sachmo71 · 04-01-2003, 02:33 PM

I agree with couriers.

04-09-2003, 10:26 PM

Bumping this outdated thread simply because it seems to hold more relevance today than ever before. Some of the comments that have been spewing out over the past couple of days have just been down right absurd. The level of war discussion on these boards have not only reached an all time high in regards to quantity but also an all time low in regards to quality. We should all step back from our podiums and take a breath for a change. Maybe, just maybe the mood around here might lighten up a bit if we try to assert some common sense in our comments.

Fritz · 04-09-2003, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by couriers
I knew the moment that I mounted my high horse this morning that I would be made fun of

couriers "mounts" his horse!

JonInMiddleGA · 04-09-2003, 10:31 PM

HehHehHeh ... Fritz said "mounts"

Draft Dodger · 04-09-2003, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fritz
couriers "mounts" his horse!

comedy gold.

04-09-2003, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JonInMiddleGA
HehHehHeh ... Fritz said "mounts"

Hey, I said it first.

JonInMiddleGA · 04-09-2003, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by couriers
Hey, I said it first.

True. But somehow it's just funnier when Fritz says it

WSUCougar · 04-09-2003, 10:39 PM

...and Fritz is a squidist.

04-09-2003, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JonInMiddleGA
True. But somehow it's just funnier when Fritz says it

Fritz sucks.

samifan24 · 04-09-2003, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by couriers
The level of war discussion on these boards have not only reached an all time high in regards to quantity but also an all time low in regards to quality.

Agreed.

Fritz · 04-10-2003, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by couriers
Fritz sucks.

please see my first post in this thread. ~ f

04-10-2003, 07:16 AM

You wouldn't take anything I have said personally now would you Fritz?

BTW, please see my first post in this thread.

daedalus · 04-10-2003, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by couriers
Does the phrase, "if you have nothing good to say then don't say anything at all" mean anything to anyone other than me? It seems that the backlash of negative smart-ass remarks surrounding the reporting of war news has grown to a very intolerable level. If you don't want to discuss the news reports with any type of maturity than simply keep your mouth shut. There are plenty of other subjects that are much less important and not as serious in nature as a situation that is costing people their lives. Many of us have friends and relatives in Iraq right now and the smart-ass comments are starting to wear thin while we continue to hope and pray for the best. Please stop already.

I missed this the first time but very, very good post.

Fritz · 04-10-2003, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by couriers
You wouldn't take anything I have said personally now would you Fritz?

buy me a cadilac

04-10-2003, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fritz
buy me a cadilac

I'll take that as a no.

04-01-2003, 09:27 AM	#5
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	NOTICE: FRITZ IS THIN SKINNED. ONLY NICE THINGS PLEASE. OH, AND MONEY; ONLY MONEY OR NICE THINGS PLEASE. __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

04-01-2003, 12:17 PM	#6
Drake assmaster Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bloomington, IN	What about a bunny, Fritz? Nice and soft and fuzzy. edit: Almost forgot the bunny! Last edited by Drake : 04-01-2003 at 12:20 PM.

04-01-2003, 12:18 PM	#7
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	BUNNYMONEYBUNNYMONEYBUNNYMONEYBUNNYMONEYBUNNYMONEYBUNNYMONEYBUNNYMONEYBUNNYMONEYMONEYBUNNY __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

04-01-2003, 02:33 PM	#12
John Galt Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Internets	So, how long until you say April Fool's? __________________ I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man. - The Dude

04-09-2003, 10:31 PM	#16
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	HehHehHeh ... Fritz said "mounts" __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

04-01-2003, 08:52 AM	#2
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	If you get rid of the smart-ass remarks the post count around here will drop dramatically. I'd miss Fritz

04-01-2003, 08:55 AM	#3
couriers	Bee, I know that you are just joking around about the post counts but for those that would honestly think that way they should know that post counts don't mean crap compared to human lives. Besides that, Fritz is not even close to the type of poster that I am referring to. He provides both lighthearted comments as well as intelligent and coherent thoughts, and you as well.

04-01-2003, 09:14 AM	#4
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	Seriously, I agree with you. There are quite a few posters that I tend to ignore although sometimes it's difficult. I also didn't think you were talking about Fritz, but dangit...that's just too a good an opening not to take a pot shot at him.

04-01-2003, 12:21 PM	#8
Drake assmaster Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bloomington, IN	I love bunnies. And kittens.

04-01-2003, 12:22 PM	#9
Drake assmaster Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bloomington, IN	I love to take bunnies and kittens and put them in a wire mesh cage and let them play. After I haven't fed either of them for about six weeks.

04-01-2003, 02:28 PM	#11
couriers	Thanks John. Somehow I would tend to believe that the other posters in this thread feel the same way but are just having fun at my expense. I knew the moment that I mounted my high horse this morning that I would be made fun of but the point remains the same. If people would limit their involvement to the scope of their personal knowledge on a given subject then the conversations might not turn as ugly as they have so quickly. Some of the remarks made have been lower than grade school mentality, which is a shame considering the dire circumstances of what we are dealing with. I certainly don’t want to come across as being morally superior, however showing a little dignity and having a bit of respect and sensitivity couldn’t hurt.

04-01-2003, 02:33 PM	#13
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	I agree with couriers.

04-09-2003, 10:26 PM	#14
couriers	Bumping this outdated thread simply because it seems to hold more relevance today than ever before. Some of the comments that have been spewing out over the past couple of days have just been down right absurd. The level of war discussion on these boards have not only reached an all time high in regards to quantity but also an all time low in regards to quality. We should all step back from our podiums and take a breath for a change. Maybe, just maybe the mood around here might lighten up a bit if we try to assert some common sense in our comments.

04-09-2003, 10:39 PM	#20
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	...and Fritz is a squidist. __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

04-10-2003, 07:16 AM	#24
couriers	You wouldn't take anything I have said personally now would you Fritz? BTW, please see my first post in this thread.

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