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Stupid shit going on.

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#1 ·
I have been reading trough this forum quite a bit now, and I am starting to see new people coming in and dissing all the smart people on this forum. First, you need to know that, i am using BA for example, these guys might come of as mean, insulting, and other obnoxious, but they are also smart as hell, have been part of the industry for a long time and usually know what they are talking about. I learned this the hard way and got a lot of shit for it, but i learned so much from these people its not even funny. They helped me when i was being a complete *** and when i wasn't, so please stop being ignorant and spend some time on the forum before beaking everyone.
#imsorryforretardiwas.
 
#46 ·
It maybe an east west thing...to which I married a nyc gal and have worked with a few folks from nyc. They are a different species...intellient, blowtards that some of them love the victim role or the tough shite drama....humble...no, gracious...yes in their own way after they run you over a few times. I think the east coast/nyc thing is too funny, too full of themselves, and a darn pita at times. However they get irritated when I just shrug, chuckle to myself and walk away...they just can't deal with that... cause they love to argue and be an irriatant.
 
#48 ·
You guys are talking about this thread, right?
http://www.snowboardingforum.com/snowboarding-general-chat/51731-art-flight-series-making.html

At first I was being an asshole about Travis Rice, assuming he's just full of himself because he won a contest to determine "the best all round snowboarder on the planet" because he played a big part of developing it.

I became convinced that it was stupid to judge someone so harshly just because of one event in their career (except for Charlie Sheen, of course!). So, I did make an apology towards Rice (page 7) because it was wrong to make bad assumptions about him while not really knowing a lot about who he really is; except that people consider him to be the best snowboarder because of that contest. I still don't think the contest was fair but, what the hell. I'm on this forum to talk about the good things about snowboarding (pretty much everything). I don't like arguing. That's not what this sport is about. It's about having fun and THAT"S IT.

But seriously, a certain two of the users on that thread just took it way too seriously and were being absolute dicks about it the whole time. They really didn't need to be that immature about it.

Snowolf came along and ended the whole thing, which I appreciate.
 
#51 ·
But seriously, a certain two of the users on that thread just took it way too seriously and were being absolute dicks about it the whole time. They really didn't need to be that immature about it.
Yeah you and your little butt buddy went overboard, at least you can admit you're a douchebag finally. Although I find the solution to this would be to suck on the end of a shotgun and not each others dicks.
 
#59 · (Edited)
I think when I asked if you 12 I may have seriously overestimated your age... Or at least your social skills and intelligence.

and please stop associating me with this fuckwad who whined to the mods and is now trying to suck you off...

PS: If Snowolf considers you a "pro" even though you aren't sponsored then I think you've more than provided an answer to my original question. :D

PPS: You really should get a handle on that latent homosexuality. All that self-loathing has to tough for you. No wonder you're such an asshole.
 
#69 · (Edited)
I think when I asked if you 12 I may have seriously overestimated your age... Or at least your social skills and intelligence.

and please stop associating me with this fuckwad who whined to the mods and is now trying to suck you off...

PS: If Snowolf considers you a "pro" even though you aren't sponsored then I think you've more than provided an answer to my original question. :D

PPS: You really should get a handle on that latent homosexuality. All that self-loathing has to tough for you. No wonder you're such an asshole.
Everything I've seen you post is crap, that is not helpful at all, most of the time it's hate directed toward others...JUST STOP IT ALREADY!!!!
Edit: :cool:
 
#49 ·
@GDog;

And people's posting history stays with them. When someone's getting out of hand, I review their posting history before deciding how to deal with them. If they show a history of being a dick and trolling at every opportunity, they'll get a harsher reaction than if they just got wound about something specific. Alaric is a good example -- he kind of went off in that thread (I think it was that thread), but that's not normally him. So no biggie.

Some other people though (and not naming names) are showing signs of being on this forum just to get in fights. Sooner or later, the ban hammer will fall...
 
#63 ·
Can we all just get along? I'm sick of this shit. I don't want to argue. That's not why I joined this forum.

Even though in the end I was also being just as aggressive, I was the guy who reported one of the opposing posts. Why? Simply to show how immature the other person was being- not to get the people who run this site on my side, as Snowolf put it. Sure, later on I also got out of hand just as badly, but we don't need to continue this shit.

I was also the guy who used what BA said about the apparent "death of a snowboarder" to fire right back at him. I did that ONLY because he made it sound like he had witnessed a death and was then just trying to brag about it, which would be obscene. Because of how childish he was sounding, (which I know he usually isn't), I could in no way believe that he really had witnessed a death while snowboarding, especially if he was using it to express his skill level to another user with the intention of insulting him.

It's quite simple. No more arguing. I'm not going to debate or take any action against anyone who decides to hate on me, and I certainly will not post anything again that could possibly cause a conflict. People disagree with each other all the time. It's our nature, but there is no need to go balls-out and make it worse. If anybody disagrees with another user, it would be better to just calmly state why in a respectful way, or say nothing at all, myself included. We are not skiers therefore we are not supposed to be pissed at the world.

As my mother used to say: if you don't have something nice to say, don't say it. We can disagree with each other, but there is no need to oppose each other. I've learned my lesson and I hope the other guys involved can do the same.
I'm the one who started all this shit and now I'm the one ending it. No more. It's over. Have a nice winter.
 
#66 ·
Can we all just get along? I'm sick of this shit. I don't want to argue. That's not why I joined this forum.

...etc
Fair enough. However, there will still be arguments. Especially when the beginning of the season isn't panning out well :mad: .

The trick is in learning when to walk away. As hard as it is to accept emotionally, the guy who posts last is NOT the winner.
 
#82 ·
There is lot more to professional snowboarding than being a sponsored rider. Every AASI certified snowboard instructor is technically a professional snowboarder hence why instructors get "proforms" through companies to rep their gear. Also, you keep making assumptions about the man when you do not know him. I do and he is no "kid sitting in his moms basement" The guy has been snowboarding since the 1980`s and has been involved in the industry for at least 2 decades, has been directly involved in snowboard design and production.

I am not going to say his style of communication is my style but I know the man personally and 90% of this he will say to your face and in person you get a whole different perspective of his meaning.....;)

Stop making assumptions about a person you do not know.
I wanna go ride with BA for a day, that would probably be the most entertaining day of my life:laugh:
 
#90 ·
It's a little bit like when an Aussie calls someone a wanker or a cunt; it's really good natured banter!
Yep its true, you're all a bunch of bastard wankers and cunts :cheeky4:. But seriously wowzers what a read! I really am happy that dick got banned, everyone is better off without his posts.

While you are all snowboarding :mad: i've been hitting up the surf in 39C heat:cool:, i think i need to pay for this japow trip soon cos i think im starting to go mad reading all this snow shit and fighting!!!
 
#91 ·
...Think about what has gone on here as an example. Neither you or old dog have been threatened with banning. I and the moderator fully understand that the dynamics here is a learning curve. You're certainly not the first person to tangle with BA and you won't be the last. We see damn near every new member go through the process. You should have seen the fucking epic shit show my first encounter with BA was years ago!!! Over the years though I figured out the dynamics and we gradually grew to respect each other and I am proud to call the guy a friend!
...this is only one of the reasons I like this forum & respect the quality of information & advice given here! I'm a NooB @ this sport and I haven't been on this forum all that long, but I have read enough posts here to know. What I've deduced by reading between the lines concerning the interactions between these guy's & their history is they must have had one "Fucking EPIC Shitstorm" of a go @ each other!!!! (or 2 or 3!) ...and yet here they are, "Best of Bud's"!! ;) ;) ;)
(...or something scary and strange like that!!) ;) :cheeky4:

They have a mutual (...and somewhat antagonistic!) respect for each other and they contribute TONS of good shit to this forum community!!!

...OK, I think my nose is sufficiently brown enough now!! I'm Out! :D
 
#92 ·
Eh, the Reader`s Digest version goes about like so, I was a noob with about a year of riding under my belt and had just become an instructor and thought I was the shit. Said something stupid and BA called me out on it in his usual warm and fuzzy way. I got totally butthurt because I didnt get who the guy was and I acted like a total douchebag .

Over the years across a couple of different forums I evolved, gained experience, knowledge and I hope at least a little wisdom; enough to know I didnt know shit then and only know a tiny bit now. I learned who the guy really was as a person and as a rider and gained respect for him. It also needs to be said that even though I douched out and was a total prick, the guy genuinely helped me with some gear advice and did not hold any grudge; a lesser man would have told me to get fucked.

Over the years a mutual respect developed and last spring I got to finally meet him in person and spent half a day riding with him, well trying to keep up with him to be more accurate and had a fucking blast! One of the funnest guys you could ever ride with....:thumbsup:
This story gave me a warm and fuzzy feeling
 
#93 ·
Not to be a cunt or anything, but........
3 Miles SSE Mt. Rainier, Washington:

Today Snow showers. Steady temperature around 14. Windy, with a west wind around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

Tonight Snow. Low around 13. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

Tuesday Snow showers. High near 23. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 27 to 33 inches possible.

Tuesday Night Snow showers. Low around 10. Windy, with a west southwest wind 21 to 26 mph increasing to 28 to 33 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Wednesday Snow showers. High near 16. Windy, with a west wind 31 to 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Wednesday Night Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Thursday Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

:D
...cummon!!! Don't gimme that!!! You did that on purpose!! Just like your Mt. Baker in Aug. pic!!! You know you did!!!! :mad: :mad: ;) :laugh:
 
#94 ·
Gotta love this place, from total tap out affliction to rainbows and unicorns in one thread. :laugh:

I've been on dozens of forums over the years, admined a few back in the day. This is the only one I have stuck with, and the only one I've ever paid any money to at all. The reasons are to numerous to list, threads like this are part of it. Sorry to see MPD go, gonna kind of miss the little fellow :p
 
#97 ·
You can name names. If it's an honest feeling, bring it up. You may or may not be referring to me but I will gladly address your point which is a valid one. You're right to a degree. As I said earlier, this is not a democracy and not all members are equal. Not going to deny it nor apologize for it. There are interpersonal dynamics going here that a new member cannot possibly understand......

....yeah, sure... as if this internet message board might be some kind of carefully controlled social experiment. That is a laugh.

TRANSLATION: There are a bunch of people on the board (both new and old) who flame the board. It is far too much time and hassle to be objective, consistent, and fair the entire time so I have opted for the 'Old boy' system instead.

To the OP and other similar minded folk: there is good information and even some good people to be found on the forum.... but the chaff you have to wade through, and the garbage that many folks like to put on the board is considerable. The reasons that this is the case are less important than the fact that the site owners care way, way less about the 'user/visitor experience' here than page hits.

Motorcycle.com runs more than a few forums that I frequent (i ride a sportbike, so i get around to a couple of them), but this one does have more adolescents (of varying ages) ranting and insulting one another on it than I see on others.

My suggestions if you don't want to deal with the drama:
1. Limit your time/posts here and go elsewhere for snow sports related discussion (Epic ski, TGR, etc)
2. Don't give the site any money (memberships/ads, etc)
3. Use the search before bothering to post a question. A great many things get asked over and over again, receiving different answers from different people. Unless the information you are looking for is specific to current times/season... it has almost certainly already been discussed half a dozen times.

If you do stick around, it will help to recognize this place for what it is at its core..... IRC for the 21st century. If you aren't old enough to understand the reference then my apologies.
 
#98 ·
My suggestions if you don't want to deal with the drama:
1. Limit your time/posts here and go elsewhere for snow sports related discussion (Epic ski, TGR, etc)
Lol, Epic Ski is the butt of many, many jokes... TGR on the other hand, go asking stupid questions there. See how far you get, oh and what names you get called. Hilarious as it is, not for everyone, and pretty intimidating.

TGR does have good crockpot recipes though :thumbsup:
 
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