About mingersoli's post that blew up...

[Mr. Sticky]

As I look back on that post and my involvement, it came to my attention that I really had no right to barge in and spew all of my "oh-so-profound" (yes, that's sarcasm) bullshit. I really don't know or understand the situations or interactions between the assorted participants. My help was not asked for, and therefore should not have been given. For that I apologize. One of these days I'll realize that I'm not God and I'm not going to make everything better, nor should I try. It's just not my place.
Several days ago I had an e-mail correspondance with deep wherein we touched on issues of loyalty and friendship. deep, I want you to know that I wasn't taking sides against you or anyone in that thread. I only tried to see things with the clearer perspective of an outsider. I still respect and like you as much as anyone on this message board.
I know this might not be the best forum (general sense of the word) to express this, as it may seem a bit gratuitous; e-mail is a more dignified and private method. However in this case I chose a a public demonstration because sometimes we need to see who will stand up in a crowd and call themselves our friend.
deep, I like calling you my friend.
You are all my friends.
And now I need to climb down off my high horse.
p.s. I still like Brock
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I can't stand the itching but I don't mind the swelling...

 

[raverdad]

Mr.Sticky. ( why do i feel like captin blye when i say that ,lol)
but anyway, i too should of not added my "zap" post to it. although, i really did shock myself repeadly that night.
I like humor , wether it is saterical, or straight out slapstick. and i felt a little relief was needed . ya know ,you can tell when the comments and jabs take that wrong turn and its no longer a light hearted thing, but becomes emotionally charged and shit hits the fan. I remember the Gun debate post and the riff it created . and then there was one over religous theologies.. both brought out the worst in all those who jumped in. and yes some people got hurt from some of the cutting remarks and no longer come to the board. and yes , i stuck my foot in my mouth on that one too.
I 've chatted with Deep since way back on the old board, and know he does have a great heart and would go out of his way to help someone. and yes he has a sick sense of humor , but that is what makes him who he is . And Mona is the same way. but a lot of people don't understand the aussi ways and humor. I've been down under and it took me awhile to realize that there comments and humor that at first i felt they were rude and arogant, was just there way of getting to know you. And once I understood that, loved it ! Its who they are.
Its a good thing that everyone doesn't have the same view, think the same , act the same , etc. cause then look at how boring life would be . well just my .02 cents worth . peace!