Steve_Miller
Veteran Member
It's the only forum I follow daily now for the past five or six years. Keep up the moderation it suits me.
Steve
Steve
Hope I don't ruffle anyone's feathers... just an observation. As with any large group, TBN members display a large variety of personalities. It is just really interesting to me... some are the types that make you say to yourself "now that is one really nice guy/gal... the type of person you would like for a life long friend"... others make you say "wow, what a knowledgeable person... always giving great, educated advice". Then there is the one that only makes me chuckle... "the opinionated know-it-all"... they might be new posters, or they might have post counts in the thousands, but they always have an answer for every question... if the majority of responses say it is white, they say it is black... if evidence is provided for a position, it doesn't matter, they know better. As I said earlier, just an observation, but does this last type make you chuckle like it does me? Just curious.....
I have not made it to any of the TBN get togethers.
I always wonder what everyone is like away from the computer. Ie, All of us type different than we talk, and there is no personal inflection on a keyboard. By that, I mean the subtle nuances of voice, facial expression ect. .....
Think you said this quite well RobertN. I for one have a dry-sense of humor and have on more than one occasion met someone who I previously only knew thru email, who told me they were relieved that I was not arrogant or dogmatic as they perceived me to be in the absence of facial expressions, expressions that clearly told them otherwise.
I hope I learned from that and adjusted accordingly. It would be quite humiliating to be a member of some ignore list. However, I like to think most TBNrs' are of substantial character to point something out what may be questionable in an effort to give someone a chance to clarify theirself. I doubt that I'm wrong on that!
That wasn't too forceful was it
Hey jayste....love your signature(s)
Iplayfarmer said:Someone needs to invent a sarcastic font.
OneMarineE5 said:Think you said this quite well RobertN. I for one have a dry-sense of humor and have on more than one occasion met someone who I previously only knew thru email, who told me they were relieved that I was not arrogant or dogmatic as they perceived me to be in the absence of facial expressions, expressions that clearly told them otherwise.
I hope I learned from that and adjusted accordingly. It would be quite humiliating to be a member of some ignore list. However, I like to think most TBNrs' are of substantial character to point something out what may be questionable in an effort to give someone a chance to clarify theirself. I doubt that I'm wrong on that!
That wasn't too forceful was it
Hey jayste....love your signature(s)
Is this where I can tell you to go pack sand like a good Marine?
Whatcha think Leatherneck?
That may make sense depending on when you were on active duty.....
Semper Fi!
RT
OneMarineE5 said:Personally....I think it was wonderfully appropriate!
Do or Die!
This is a good place to say this I suppose.
I have been a member here for five years or so and don't post often, but when I do you can take whatever advice I give as the gospel. I know this is true because I asked my wife.
Now seriously, consider this, isn't there something about a man sitting on a tractor that makes what he has to say just a tad bit more believable?
This is a good place to say this I suppose.
I have been a member here for five years or so and don't post often, but when I do you can take whatever advice I give as the gospel. I know this is true because I asked my wife.
Now seriously, consider this, isn't there something about a man sitting on a tractor that makes what he has to say just a tad bit more believable?
Yeah..
It was just one semi old Marine trying to give you a little bit of grief....
J
...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.
Dang Marlowe, that was funny. I think the name for the new sarcastic font/icon should be named after you! "Marlowe"
And your second paragraph is rather believable too :thumbsup: