beppington
Elite Member
I had to block my cat's eyes from that last line.
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I had to block my cat's eyes from that last line.
Redbug
Veteran Member
Well...I think birds of a feather flock together.
In general I would say the TBN group is fairly conservative, middle of the road do-it-yourselfers, about middle age, and have a pretty good profession or business of some sort. Probably do not speed much while driving and like critters.
What's NOT to like? You don't get flamed for asking a basic question and the depth of knowledge is beyond most other forums. I would imagine if I wanted to do surgery on myself one of you guys would tell me how to do it. Somehow, that relates to the do-it-yourself attitude about learning. Being self-reliant. And it all started out from rural living and tractors.
I do get a hoot out of some of the wild ones with the humor. But, they wind up getting themselves kicked off the forums sooner or later for saying something off color and don't last too long. That's too bad! We can't be serious all the time. I for one have missed them.
I don't have any of you guys on my ignore list. However, I do have most of the people I work with on my ignore list, (and a couple other lists), too. Why can't people in the real world be more like here?
In general I would say the TBN group is fairly conservative, middle of the road do-it-yourselfers, about middle age, and have a pretty good profession or business of some sort. Probably do not speed much while driving and like critters.
What's NOT to like? You don't get flamed for asking a basic question and the depth of knowledge is beyond most other forums. I would imagine if I wanted to do surgery on myself one of you guys would tell me how to do it. Somehow, that relates to the do-it-yourself attitude about learning. Being self-reliant. And it all started out from rural living and tractors.
I do get a hoot out of some of the wild ones with the humor. But, they wind up getting themselves kicked off the forums sooner or later for saying something off color and don't last too long. That's too bad! We can't be serious all the time. I for one have missed them.
I don't have any of you guys on my ignore list. However, I do have most of the people I work with on my ignore list, (and a couple other lists), too. Why can't people in the real world be more like here?
firedog
Gold Member
You're profiling me, aren't you?
beppington
Elite Member
tommu56
Elite Member
With questions you will get a mititulde of answers them some right some wrong and some in between but in the process you do get an education an have to develop you own plan.
you might also get a different perspective that you hadn't though about.
As my dad use to say two heads are always better than one even if one is empty.
tom
you might also get a different perspective that you hadn't though about.
As my dad use to say two heads are always better than one even if one is empty.
tom
Redbug
Veteran Member
Oh, and most of you have a tractor!
Iplayfarmer
Super Member
...As usual.
I like this site. I have gained a lot of knowledge. I've gained a lot of courage too. I've said it before, but I'm more willing to dive into a new project knowing that help is available if I need it.
I've often considered myself to be the Kevin O'Conner (from This Old House) of TBN. I'm the naive new kid that asks all the questions so that others can answer them and elighten the viewing public. Lucky for me there are a lot of Norm's and Tommy's out there to fill in the blanks of what I don't know.
mikim
Veteran Member
Right on with Eddie and Iplayfarmer....this site has been a wealth of info for me over the years. I'm afraid I've gleaned a whole lot more than I've ever contributed but no one seems to mind.
Redbug -- when I joined your outfit it took me just 3 weeks to discover that even though it seemed no one was in charge, in fact there were folks in charge BUT just no one that would make a decision. (in 3 regions) I got the last laugh. After 18 years I was finally able to leave and they're still paying me! Unfortunately I left without ever changing my initial opinion.
Redbug -- when I joined your outfit it took me just 3 weeks to discover that even though it seemed no one was in charge, in fact there were folks in charge BUT just no one that would make a decision. (in 3 regions) I got the last laugh. After 18 years I was finally able to leave and they're still paying me! Unfortunately I left without ever changing my initial opinion.
JDgreen227
Super Member
I try to provide useful information and feedback to others when I can, and although one easily could, I never embellish the scope of my credentials and experience. Something about belonging to TBN seems to inspire honesty...I have been away from this forum for 4 1/2 years prior to this week, and I want to kick myself for being away so long, no takers, please...
To me, what comes to mind about the majority of the TBN personalities is "We don't know it all, but we DO know a lot, so just ask". What impresses me most of all here is that folks don't put on airs, nor shoot the BS, instead, they give you the straight s---, and one really cannot expect more than that. THANKS TO ALL.
OP
westbrooklawn
Platinum Member
Wow... surprised at the number of responses... lots of very good comments. I never meant to imply that I don't value the comments and opinions of ALL the posters on this site. My original statement was that the "opinionated know-it-all" made me chuckle... I never said they made me mad!! Oh, and for the record I have never used the "ignore" function... not to say I might not in the future. I agree with the consensus that this forum is a great community of great people... friendly, courteous, and always willing to help. I have gotten immeasurable good advice here, and along with Eddie I agree I have saved a great deal of money by using the knowledge I have gained. I hope in some small way my posts and responses have been beneficial to everyone else.
My only concern in the responses to this thread, is the idea that it may make some folks not post as often as they have in the past... if I thought that was true I'd want this post deleted immediately...that was never my intent.
Anyway... of the almost 91,000 registered users on this forum, only a handful fit my "opinionated know-it-all" category... that's a pretty positive stat.
"Post on" everyone... and thanks!!!
My only concern in the responses to this thread, is the idea that it may make some folks not post as often as they have in the past... if I thought that was true I'd want this post deleted immediately...that was never my intent.
Anyway... of the almost 91,000 registered users on this forum, only a handful fit my "opinionated know-it-all" category... that's a pretty positive stat.
"Post on" everyone... and thanks!!!
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jgrreed
Platinum Member
Pretty spot on!!!
Now please stop stalking me.
-Jer.
:laughing::laughing::laughing:
s78wingrider
Gold Member
And any opinion might make you think of something you missed :confused2:
RobertN
Super Member
I have no idea the actual numbers, but would guess that figure does not reflect how many active members there are.
FWIW, I know a lot about everything but nothing in particular
FWIW, I know a lot about everything but nothing in particular
Iplayfarmer
Super Member
It seems TBN members are not easily fooled. Plus, it seems a PhD in Blah Blah, Blah or "75 years of experience walking uphill both ways in six feet of snow up to my waist" doesn't carry much clout unless you can back it up with some good, practical advice or some %$&* convincing arguments.
milkman
Elite Member
- Joined
- Sep 22, 2001
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- Tractor
- BX2200, BCS 735
I see you haven't been hangin' out on "The Front Porch" lately.:laughing:
whistlepig
Elite Member
I have been a supervisor for 36 years. Been to many classes, seminars, etc. One thing that has always been taught. If there isn't the mix of different kind of people and different opinions a company could not survive. The mix of people keeps checks and balances on each other. Perfect people and perfect workers may sound ideal for a company but I have always been taught that this kind of mix would doom a company. I for sure couldn't block anyone. That would be the doom of me.
RadarTech
Elite Member
milkman said:
I don't think that its true... I have seen his tractor over there for a fuel stop... I think he parks it between the shade trees on the south end of the porch...
All joking aside, eddie has it right..
There is so much good info here!
In old radar / radio lingo, the signal to noise ratio is quite good!
Besides I know Jack!
ronjhall
Super Star Member
What not to like about this forum. Most has already been said. I a lot of credit has go the owner of this forum, his family, and moderators.
In my travels around the country I have met many of TBN members. They have all been more friendly than they appear here on TBN. The written word does not show a persons true character.
In my travels around the country I have met many of TBN members. They have all been more friendly than they appear here on TBN. The written word does not show a persons true character.
lhfarm
Veteran Member
And pictures...
JDgreen227
Super Member
You are indeed fortunate to have met many of the TBN members, those who hide behind a keyboard can be very difficult to know, sometimes.
