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If you ask me, I would say I get angry at people who talk without any sense just to get their voices heard. So, what makes you angry?
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    And automated kitten, untying robotic software, hate that!

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      Software that contain viruses
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      • Profile picture of the author OptedIn
        Originally Posted by gianbizz View Post

        Software that contain viruses
        People that download unauthorized copies of software and then complain that it contains viruses. :-)
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        • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
          Originally Posted by OptedIn View Post

          People that download unauthorized copies of software and then complain that it contains viruses. :-)
          That's funny, but unfortunately some software creators build viruses, trojans, and other unwanted nasty bits into freeware and even commercial software in order to spread it surreptitiously.. Kaspersky Antivirus was recently linked to Russian spying.
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            Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

            That's funny,.
            That was the entire point, hence the smiley face.

            Thank you.
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            • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
              Originally Posted by OptedIn View Post

              That was the entire point, hence the smiley face.

              Thank you.
              I understood that, after all, I pointed it out. Not everyone knows the rest of what I posted though, which was the point in making the comment I did.

              Thank you.
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              • Profile picture of the author OptedIn
                Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

                Not everyone knows the rest of what I posted though.
                Really? My 88 year old mothers knows that. As soon as she learns to stop clicking on links in emails, I plan to let her out of the basement. She's about due for a hot meal, anyway. :-)
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              Originally Posted by OptedIn View Post

              That was the entire point, hence the smiley face.

              Thank you.
              Consider using : D ... Or : P

              Because (usually) the single smile means "Happy/Being Friendly/etc."
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              • Profile picture of the author OptedIn
                Originally Posted by Jonathan 2.0 View Post

                Consider using : D ... Or : P

                Because (usually) the single smile means "Happy/Being Friendly/etc."
                Thanks for the translation. Figured it was just a matter of time before you popped-in to straighten out how the world should think.

                FYI - the single smily face stands for 'bemused.' You can look it up, but you won't. You're much to happy with and certain of your interpretation.

                Some things never change. Consider that. lol

                Thank you.
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                • Profile picture of the author Jonathan 2.0
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                  Well I just thought it would help you ... And make you a more (albeit Online) better "Communicator."

                  (Most People would interpret/understand it how I explained.)
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                  • Profile picture of the author OptedIn
                    Originally Posted by Jonathan 2.0 View Post

                    Well I just thought it would help you ... And make you a more (albeit Online) "Communicator."
                    I doubt that anyone has any difficulty understanding anything that I ever attempt to communicate.

                    (Most People would interpret/understand it how I explained.)
                    Most people will certainly give thanks for you communicating their understanding of things on their behalf. lol

                    Thank you.
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                    • Profile picture of the author Jonathan 2.0
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                      Originally Posted by OptedIn View Post

                      Most people will certainly give thanks for you communicating their understanding of things on their behalf. lol

                      Thank you.
                      Lol. You're welcome.
                      (Heh)
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                    • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
                      Originally Posted by OptedIn View Post

                      I doubt that anyone has any difficulty understanding anything that I ever attempt to communicate.
                      Please explain what you mean by that.
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                        Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

                        Please explain what you mean by that.
                        I'd be happy to, if your IQ at least hovered at around room temperature. I keep telling you that I have stopped wasting precious moments.

                        This, though, was simply to hard to resist and I happily wasted the time it took to illuminate your profound and never ending idiocy. You make it so easy. Are you taking lessons from our 'spiritual' leader? :-)
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        • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
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          Adobe.

          And not being able to get at least one seat on either side of you when booking a seat to see a movie during busy periods.

          And getting out of shopping ctrs, at 7 pm, during insane xmas periods.

          And Windows 10.

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  • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
    Originally Posted by Sanjeev Nanda View Post

    If you ask me, I would say I get angry at people who talk without any sense just to get their voices heard. So, what makes you angry?
    Ok, to be more serious, the internet is full of very lonely, individuals that seem to have a deep need to believe that the world has no secret agenda, and all is what it seems, and will befriend anyone, regardless of their track record, or how much damage they are doing, (befriending this person) to their credibility or standing, or trustworthiness.

    Present very good evidence, and it is ignored or twisted or forgotten, etc.

    I presented very good evidence on a non warm and fuzzy subject, and was greeted with about 5 trolls who took their art form very seriously.

    One said, click on this link so some F***wit, can give us some lame reason that it wasn't true.

    Another tried to befriend me, which l found odd since his track record was pitiful, (later he caved in and threw some mud, but by then l told him, that l saw through his, kinda plan).

    Respect is earned, and some might hug these individuals, but it is a bit like befriending a hobo and giving him your Porsche keys...

    If the hobo has a track record, and never apologies or takes responsibility for his actions, (past or present) then it is only a matter or time, but as l said some are lonely and will take big risks, (stupid risks no doubt).


    Others tried other tricks, including the Mightier Than Though one, where they act like they own the forum, and l should obey their Swiss Cheese Pre-school beliefs.

    Not easy having a goon squad all going after you, but very satisfying to slam the lot. And good training...

    I also presented some very good info, on a subject he wanted, (mightier than though one) more info, on, and his reply was lets, say, seriously deranged, but no surprises there.

    It seems that the forums with the most out there subjects also have a small group that actively attack and bully anyone who has No Warm and Fuzzy views, there bag of tricks work on most, unfortunately.

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    • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
      Originally Posted by tagiscom View Post

      Another tried to befriend me,
      Shane; Lots of people here have tried to be friendly with you. It's real work. Your post is a perfect example of why.
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  • tbh I get real pissed when kids steal the burger outta my bun while I am eatin' it.

    Las' week in McDonalds, sum toddler grabbed my quarterpounder an' wrenched it offa me.

    "It's a fish! It's a fish!"

    Anyways, thankfully her Mom was a botanist, so I got it back after she explained evrythin'.

    I try hard to be patient, but I gotta admit I was super angry.

    Parta my burger eatin' delight is openin' up the buns an' watchin' the cheese pull out all spiderweb squishy.

    *ruined*
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      Originally Posted by Princess Balestra View Post


      Parta my burger eatin' delight is openin' up the buns an' watchin' the cheese pull out all spiderweb squishy.

      *ruined*
      Women who decapitate perfectly good burgers makes me angry.

      Its bad enough they are going to eat the cow. They don't have to be such voyeurs
      in the process.
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  • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
    Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

    Shane; Lots of people here have tried to be friendly with you. It's real work. Your post is a perfect example of why.
    No Claude, this person, was a member for years, and basically attacked anyone who had views outside of mainstream.

    As well as me on occasion.

    Then he acts like he is a long lost friend, but only so l would lower my guard so he could get something to discredit me with.

    Most newbies signing up on this New Agish forum, when they get attacked by this rubbish, cave in or get seriously p***off and leave.

    Or unfortunately there argument isn't sound and they trip over there own beliefs.

    My argument was iron clad, and as such, l could easily clobber then all, and give the newbies over there, a bit of a leg up.


    Also show that these self rightess pr***cks that if they want to be on a new agish forum, that sometimes, their bag of tricks won't work.


    As for friends, if someone who never apologizes, or takes responsibility for his actions, and has a bad track record wanted to be my friend, he would get a flat out NO.

    I tried to help, WC, and he stole from me, (he actually contacted me last year concerning a testimonial, l wished him the best and declined).

    No, some might befriend these sorts, (even after being attacked by them) but l am not one of them.

    Respect is earned, not given away!


    And as for the new agish forum and friends, l have a growing number since l stick up for new members, being attacked by this trash.


    Originally Posted by Princess Balestra View Post

    tbh I get real pissed when kids steal the burger outta my bun while I am eatin' it.

    Las' week in McDonalds, sum toddler grabbed my quarterpounder an' wrenched it offa me.

    "It's a fish! It's a fish!"

    Anyways, thankfully her Mom was a botanist, so I got it back after she explained evrythin'.

    I try hard to be patient, but I gotta admit I was super angry.

    Parta my burger eatin' delight is openin' up the buns an' watchin' the cheese pull out all spiderweb squishy.

    *ruined*
    Mc Donalds burgers are editable, got it!

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  • Profile picture of the author discrat
    Honestly, never thought it hard to befriend Shane at all. Even if I might disagree with some of the nonsense he spews about ghosts etc..etc..

    Actually, I find it hard to befriend people ( btw, they are not on this Thread and rarely on the Forums here and no not BF) who verbally assaults others like Shane with continued profanity and vulgar name calling and bullying
    over and over again. For years now.

    And then we get people who not only NOT say anything about it but go the other direction and fall head over heels for this person like he was God's gift to humanity . They think he's a riot. Giving him pats on the back and giving him encouraging remarks about how right he is.

    It's sickening, really.
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    • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
      Originally Posted by discrat View Post

      Actually, I find it hard to befriend people ( btw, they are not on this Thread and rarely on the Forums here and no not BF) who verbally assaults others like Shane with continued profanity and vulgar name calling and bullying over and over again. For years now.

      And then we get people who not only NOT say anything about it but go the other direction and fall head over heels for this person like he was God's gift to humanity . They think he's a riot. Giving him pats on the back and giving him encouraging remarks about how right he is.

      It's sickening, really.
      Yes, l have seen that also, someone with a bad history of bullying and picking a fight, after saying something vulgar, (on another thread), gets slaps on the back, even from the women in the forum.

      And l and others, read it with their mouths open, considering that if we had said the same thing, then outrage and individuals verbalizing their disgust at my remark and demanding an apology would ensue.

      It seems that on other forums, you can do what you like, with only a slap on the wrist if you push it, and all forgotten by other members, and forgiven apparently.


      Yes, continued verbal harassment, post something controversial, and it is like cockroaches to a piece of chicken. While others post similar things and are left alone.

      But that is ok, their credibility is zero anyway, so they don't have much to lose. And they usually make it personal, or bait each of their posts, in order to initiate a response, so they can feel better about themselves by attacking someone and keeping it running, (classic Troll behavior).

      But yet again, that is ok, if they want to constantly prove to everyone who they really are, then go ahead.

      It only reflects poorly on them, and the forum as a whole.

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      • Profile picture of the author discrat
        Originally Posted by tagiscom View Post

        Yes, continued verbal harassment, post something controversial, and it is like cockroaches to a piece of chicken. While others post similar things and are left alone.

        But that is ok, their credibility is zero anyway, so they don't have much to lose. And they usually make it personal, or bait each of their posts, in order to initiate a response, so they can feel better about themselves by attacking someone and keeping it running, (classic Troll behavior).
        Shane, I guarantee you if you were to meet him at a Mastermind or a Warrior meet and greet in person he wouldn't be spewing that type of hateful rhetoric. Most of these bullies are downright cowards when it comes to seeing them face to face. That's their game. They can get away with it behind a computer screen. That is so easy for anyone to do. But honestly, do you think JH or BF would be putting you down straight to your face ?

        Hell know , they wouldn't. They're just pathetic cowards, bottom line !! They find it necessary to put down others to make themselves feel better about their own sorry arse selves.

        Usually when you meet them in person they are nice as a pussycat or so cowardly they can't even look you in the eye lol
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        • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
          Originally Posted by discrat View Post

          Shane, I guarantee you if you were to meet him at a Mastermind or a Warrior meet and greet in person he wouldn't be spewing that type of hateful rhetoric. Most of these bullies are downright cowards when it comes to seeing them face to face. That's their game. They can get away with it behind a computer screen. That is so easy for anyone to do. But honestly, do you think JH or BF would be putting you down straight to your face.

          Hell know they wouldn't. They're just pathetic cowards, bottom line !! They find it necessary to put down others to make themselves feel better about their own sorry arse selves.

          Usually when you meet them in person they are nice as a pussycat or so cowardly they can't even look you in the eye lol
          Probably not!

          But BF's latest remarks, are probably due to letting off some steam around Tesla Corporations stance on a certain subject, and the fact that another long time member, doesn't appear to be defending himself as he used to around this subject.

          So those two things are unsettling some, for want of a better word.

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          • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
            Originally Posted by tagiscom View Post

            Probably not!

            But BF's latest remarks, are probably due to letting off some steam around Tesla Corporations stance on a certain subject, and the fact that another long time member, doesn't appear to be defending himself as he used to around this subject.

            So those two things are unsettling some, for want of a better word.

            No. I know something about BF.

            Some people like to argue. BF likes the give and take of arguing. To him, it's a conversation. The fact that you get mad just fuels the fire.

            BF is intelligent, opinionated, and likes to jab. But he can take a jab as well. He can dish it out, but he can also take it.

            To be perfectly honest, I don't enjoy arguing. To me, it's a mild form of insanity.
            Think of a good comedian handling a heckler. BF is both the comedian and the heckler.

            The reason he picks on you is because you can't take it. And you argue badly.

            The reason Riffle keeps jabbing at me is because he has figured out how to irritate me, and it's fun to him. But I know it's not serious. And he knows I can take it. And I know he can too.

            BF isn't a troll. He's just not afraid to say what he thinks.

            Originally Posted by discrat View Post

            Shane, I guarantee you if you were to meet him at a Mastermind or a Warrior meet and greet in person he wouldn't be spewing that type of hateful rhetoric. Most of these bullies are downright cowards when it comes to seeing them face to face. That's their game. l
            If you are talking about BF, I think I can say with near certainty that he would talk to you the same way to your face. Some people just think of arguing as conversation. Not my style, but then I have to respect his authenticity.

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            I tried to help, WC, and he stole from me, (he actually contacted me last year concerning a testimonial, l wished him the best and declined).
            I know. WC did the worst thing I could imagine on a Forum. He cheated another member.
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            • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
              Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

              No. I know something about BF.

              Some people like to argue. BF likes the give and take of arguing. To him, it's a conversation. The fact that you get mad just fuels the fire.

              BF is intelligent, opinionated, and likes to jab. But he can take a jab as well. He can dish it out, but he can also take it.

              To be perfectly honest, I don't enjoy arguing. To me, it's a mild form of insanity.
              Think of a good comedian handling heckler. BF is both the comedian and the heckler.

              The reason he picks on you is because you can't take it. And you argue badly.

              .
              Argue badly! Not really, he just likes a spat!

              And sure he can take it, to a point, but not forever.

              BF a troll, not really more of an old, scruffy alleycat, that enjoys the occasional catfight.

              This forum is relatively AH free, but elsewhere they wear it as a badge of honor, (more is the pity).

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              • Profile picture of the author discrat
                Originally Posted by tagiscom View Post

                Argue badly! Not really, he just likes a spat!

                And sure he can take it, to a point, but not forever.

                BF a troll, not really more of an old, scruffy alleycat, that enjoys the occasional catfight.

                This forum is relatively AH free, but elsewhere they wear it as a badge of honor, (more is the pity).

                Shane, I think some people think of you as somewhat harmless, weak ( i don't) and seemingly vulnerable ( and there is nothing wrong with that, I think its actually positive in many ways ) .

                And these people who show bullying tendencies pick up on that like a shark to blood. And it becomes a feeding frenzy to them. (Btw, I can almost 100% guarantee to you in every case of bullying there is almost ALWAYS a slew of people who back the bully up in some way, shape, or form ..and many times these are good people too... saying things like "he is just johnny being johnny" or "he was just trying to be funny" or "he picks on you because you react badly". etc..etc.These people a lot times are the reason why bullying is perpetuated and continues to haunt our society. It's really sad.I can attest to this because it happened to me with a bully all throughout my 7 and 8th grade years. Non stop chaos in my life then. )

                Shane honestly, l would tell them ( the bully) to f -off. As there is no reason to change who you are. You're fine, dude. Don't let anyone say otherwise

                From my 'direct' experience ( contrary to what some might say ) these online bullies are little snowflakes and clam up like cowards when you do meet them in person, Absolutely no doubt
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      when someone speaks the lie.
      Liars make me angry as well
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    Originally Posted by Sanjeev Nanda View Post

    If you ask me, I would say I get angry at people who talk without any sense just to get their voices heard. So, what makes you angry?
    Ignorance, prejudice, and intolerance.

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    What makes you angry?
    When the grownups use initials I don't recognize.
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    • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
      Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

      When the grownups use initials I don't recognize.
      You're such a DG.
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      • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
        Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

        You're such a DG.
        divine god?
        dreamy geek?
        delightful grandfather?
        dollar generator?

        ...argh...I hate this!
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          Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

          divine god?
          dreamy geek?
          delightful grandfather?
          dollar generator?

          ...argh...I hate this!
          Doggie Guy.
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            Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

            Doggie Guy.
            Works for me, I love dogs!

            To answer Kurt's question, CW stands for Crazy Woosterian.
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      Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

      When the grownups use initials I don't recognize.
      Could Be short for Biff

      maybe someone's Best Friend

      Its a long shot but it might even be a Frank that think he's big.


      Originally Posted by tagiscom View Post


      I presented very good evidence on a non warm and fuzzy subject, and was greeted with about 5 trolls who took their art form very seriously.
      FIVE???? Only five? You've seen me take on 10...all the while only thinking...

      "wonder what I'll get for lunch today?"
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      • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
        Originally Posted by Mike Anthony View Post


        Its a long shot but it might even be a Frank that think he's big.
        Yeah, I knew who the Opt...er, I mean BF reference was, and WC. It's the JH and AH reference I couldn't place. I probably would know if I saw the name, but my memory isn't as good as it was when it was better than it is now.
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    FIVERR

    I'm livid about my treatment over there. I need a good, long break from them, which they'll probably close it yet again if I take too long of one.
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    Does CW stand for "cat whipped'?
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    • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
      Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

      Does CW stand for "cat whipped'?
      It may as well. Whatever my wife wants, I do. And whatever my two cats want...I give them.

      I am Cat Whipped Squared.
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        Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

        It may as well. Whatever my wife wants, I do. And whatever my two cats want...I give them.

        I am Cat Whipped Squared.
        Squared? I believe in math terms you'd be considered a "round number", making you Cat Whipped Round.
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          Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

          Squared? I believe in math terms you'd be considered a "round number", making you Cat Whipped Round.
          Claude enjoys a good Whip Round with a Cat at the Wooster Business Gentleman's Club, Sauna, Spa and S&M Dungeon.
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            Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post

            Claude enjoys a good Whip Round with a Cat at the Wooster Business Gentleman's Club, Sauna, Spa and S&M dungeon.
            Why do you people always forget the Feather Boa Emporium?
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              Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

              Why do you people always forget the Feather Boa Emporium?
              We had to drop that since the S&M Dungeon was opened as the name was becoming too long winded.

              A case of the Boa being Constricted.
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    People lying especially the ones that I love and mean the most to me. I have trust issues I know that and I am trying my best to overcome it but if the people that I love will keep on lying to my face even though they know fully well that I'd be hurt because of it but still chose to do it? That's utter neglect and that's the worst that anyone could feel.
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  • Profile picture of the author Kay King
    When you are an adult it's time to stop worrying about 'bullies'. If you are 'presenting evidence' and others don't like the evidence....move on to dealing with different people or to a different setting.

    My argument was iron clad, and as such, l could easily clobber then all
    Why is it important to 'clobber' others - why does your argument have to be the best, the strongest, iron clad? You post a lot about 'presenting evidence' - just make sure people are interested in the 'evidence'. You can be so friendly and funny - avoid presenting yourself as a victim and you'll stop feeling like one.

    You continue to jab at one member here who doesn't like you - he hasn't posted anything to do with you for a long time and yet you are still talking about HIM. You would be furious if he were in another thread talking about you.... That's the sort of thing where i say 'it is what it is' - and let it go.

    Anger is a tiring emotion - best avoided as much as possible.
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  • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
    Originally Posted by tritrain View Post

    Right now?

    FIVERR

    I'm livid about my treatment over there. I need a good, long break from them, which they'll probably close it yet again if I take too long of one.
    Yes, Fiverr, l used to be with them, but their bag of dirty tricks, got a bit tiring in the end.


    Originally Posted by discrat View Post

    Shane, I think some people think of you as somewhat harmless, weak ( i don't) and seemingly vulnerable ( and there is nothing wrong with that, I think its actually positive in many ways ) .

    And these people who show bullying tendencies pick up on that like a shark to blood. And it becomes a feeding frenzy to them. (Btw, I can almost 100% guarantee to you in every case of bullying there is almost ALWAYS a slew of people who back the bully up in some way, shape, or form ..and many times these are good people too... saying things like "he is just johnny being johnny" or "he was just trying to be funny" or "he picks on you because you react badly". etc..etc.These people a lot times are the reason why bullying is perpetuated and continues to haunt our society. It's really sad.I can attest to this because it happened to me with a bully all throughout my 7 and 8th grade years. Non stop chaos in my life then. )

    Shane honestly, l would tell them ( the bully) to f -off. As there is no reason to change who you are. You're fine, dude. Don't let anyone say otherwise

    From my 'direct' experience ( contrary to what some might say ) these online bullies are little snowflakes and clam up like cowards when you do meet them in person, Absolutely no doubt
    "Yes, he or she is just voicing an opinion", and if l voiced an opinion like that others would demand an apology.

    They may as well say, l want this person to be my friend, so they can say what they like.

    Yes, (for me) bullying in school, and a few years in high school, and one on and off in art school.


    Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

    When you are an adult it's time to stop worrying about 'bullies'. If you are 'presenting evidence' and others don't like the evidence....move on to dealing with different people or to a different setting.

    Why is it important to 'clobber' others - why does your argument have to be the best, the strongest, iron clad? You post a lot about 'presenting evidence' - just make sure people are interested in the 'evidence'. You can be so friendly and funny - avoid presenting yourself as a victim and you'll stop feeling like one.

    You continue to jab at one member here who doesn't like you - he hasn't posted anything to do with you for a long time and yet you are still talking about HIM. You would be furious if he were in another thread talking about you.... That's the sort of thing where i say 'it is what it is' - and let it go.

    Anger is a tiring emotion - best avoided as much as possible.
    If you are referring to WC, l agree. And if you are referring to someone else, then l don't agree.

    Why is it important, several reasons; this was a new age forum, but had at least 6 members that bullyied, attacked, scared and acted like it was their forum.

    And since it was their forum, all views on out there stuff that didn't fit with their views on the world, should be slammed.

    If the evidence wasn't iron clad then they would tear you to shreads.

    So, yeah, not fair, and they deserved a slap.


    And l didn't create a threat about this, just made a joke, and one of them cracked it , and it went from there with the usual, give us proof.

    I gave them very good proof, but some will go with mass media, no matter how insane it is.


    Originally Posted by Mike Anthony View Post

    FIVE???? Only five? You've seen me take on 10...all the while only thinking...

    "wonder what I'll get for lunch today?"
    Well, l was hoping for 6, but the chief Ar...H...e, wasn't in....(he was the one who told a newbie, posting in the right section, and a legitimiate subject that he should be banned).


    Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

    Yeah, I knew who the Opt...er, I mean BF reference was, and WC. It's the JH and AH reference I couldn't place. I probably would know if I saw the name, but my memory isn't as good as it was when it was better than it is now.
    AH isn't an abbreviation of a persons name....

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    • Profile picture of the author whateverpedia
      Originally Posted by tagiscom View Post

      this was a new age forum
      It was NEVER a New Age forum.
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    • Profile picture of the author whateverpedia
      Originally Posted by tagiscom View Post

      and acted like it was their forum.
      Which is followed straight away by:

      Originally Posted by tagiscom View Post

      And since it was their forum
      Hmm.

      Originally Posted by tagiscom View Post

      If the evidence wasn't iron clad then they would tear you to shreds.
      Yep. That'll happen if someone posts a load of old bollocks.

      Originally Posted by tagiscom View Post

      I gave them very good proof
      Is this the same sort of proof that shows hotels and rock carvings depicting harvest time on Mars? Or is it the same type of proof that shows how people in cold climates suffer Vitamin D deficiencies, so therefore people in Australia shouldn't wear sunscreen or protective clothing? Perhaps it's the type of proof that shows Microsoft working in cahoots with Adobe to deliberately cripple software that is way past its use by date?

      Hmm.

      Originally Posted by tagiscom View Post

      but some will go with mass media, no matter how insane it is.
      I agree. One should never get their news about the world, and particularly climate science, from an extremely low brow tabloid published by Rupert Murdoch, such as the Herald Sun in Melbourne or the Daily Telegraph in Sydney.

      Unfortunately there are a lot of poorly educated, or as you put it, insane people out there who believe the crap those mass media outlets pump out.
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  • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
    Originally Posted by whateverpedia View Post

    It was NEVER a New Age forum.
    Yes, it was, and is, and it isn't this one, or that one!

    Originally Posted by discrat View Post

    If I had all of the sudden talked to some of the long standing female members here the way some certain people have...well needless to say I would be banished and ridiculed til no end. ( and rightfully so)

    It comes down to the "personality narrative" we adopt when we are first introduced to others.

    Deviant from that narrative ( good to bad narrative, that is) and you will pay the consequences.

    However, if you have adopted a abrasive, mean spirited "personality narrative" from the git go...my gosh you have FREE reign for the most part. And the women you treated as dirt will frolic all over you with forgiveness lol

    It's quite an interesting phenomenon ( btw, there is no formal science to back this up. Just something that I have thought about and termed it as such over the years and have discussed with my wife and friends )

    But as I said thats Life and best to just move on and don't let it get you down
    Yes, l guess it all boils down to keeping in good with the head huncho, so you don't get picked on, or not as much.

    That or feathering your nest no matter how much it is falling apart.

    And or, being lonely and grabbing for anyone with similar interests, that or someone to bitch with about how much of a d****head someone else is since they believe in the trail of breadcrumbs instead of the pile of BS mass media rely on.

    I guess that if they cannot pick a fight with someone then they run out of stuff to talk about?

    Sounds like the bases for a long term relationship!

    Frolic all over you with forgiveness, lol.


    Get me down not really, l tend to laugh it off, and tell them to F***off, but in a nice way!

    And l appreciate your comments.

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    • Profile picture of the author whateverpedia
      Originally Posted by tagiscom View Post

      Yes, it was, and is, and it isn't this one, or that one!
      OK. Carry on. As you were.
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  • Profile picture of the author Kay King
    When it gets to throwing out political opinions - and speaking for what women think or want or will tolerate....the thread needs to head for higher ground.

    Glad ianfear63 and Dan R headed 'up'....

    l tend to laugh it off,
    No, you don't. You let it get to you - and that encourages anyone 'picking' on you. You don't have to 'laugh it off' or tell them to 'f-off'.....you need to reach the point where you can shrug and walk away. What they think doesn't matter in your life - doesn't define you unless you allow it to.

    Shane - the last thing you need are people telling you it's ok to keep carrying around resentment from years, months, weeks or days ago. You don't need to find more ways to convince people or to get back at them - you need to learn to shrug your shoulders and find a better place/people. That is when you gain control.

    If a group online doesn't accept you or seem to like you - find another group. Find those people who agree with you and have similar interests. (And avoid those whose 'interest' is only talking about how badly the world treats them)
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      Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

      No, you don't. You let it get to you - and that encourages anyone 'picking' on you. )
      First....I love you (In a very non-sexual harassment kind of way)

      Shane; Kay is right. You let it get to you. It's obvious from your responses.

      I can't speak about other forums, but I can talk about what I observe here and the "other forum".

      I'm not sure it's a matter of people picking on you because they know it gets to you.

      In fact, I don't really see much picking on you. What I see is you arguing with someone and being very defensive...playing a victim. We all react to criticism differently. I can take it (although Riffle has found out what irritates me)...and I think most here can take legitimate criticism.

      In fact, you take it well yourself sometimes. Shane, you have to understand that all we have to go on...to find out what kind of person you (or anyone here) is, is what you post.

      You tend to be offended and get angry. You are not alone in that...but you post a lot, and so it stands out.

      To me, you get picked on (for want of a better term) not because you are vulnerable...but because you are antagonistic. If someone disagrees with you, you tend to make it personal....you tend to insult the other person. And I hate to admit it, but your insults aren't that good. Kurt can shut me down with a well placed insult. Riffle just irritates me.

      But I have a secret for you. Anyone who engages with you, thinks what you said is good enough to respond to. Look at all the new people that get completely ignored. Why? They aren't interesting.

      You are interesting.
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        Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

        You are interesting.
        You aren't......
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          Originally Posted by whateverpedia View Post

          You aren't......
          Yes I Am!

          I'll have you know that I've been "Certified Interesting" by two board certified psychologists and an immunologist who studies rare venereal diseases..

          So there!

          I'm interesting. I have interesting words..the best words. I have a good brain.
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            Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

            Yes I Am!

            I'll have you know that I've been "Certified Interesting" by two board certified psychologists and an immunologist who studies rare venereal diseases..

            So there!

            I'm interesting. I have interesting words..the best words. I have a good brain.
            You have definitely been dubbed as interesting by people who are "Certified"
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  • Profile picture of the author KinneyJ2014
    The abuse of the word "test" within marketing circles.

    Testing is a numbers game and one that is driven by well-worn statistical principles, not you just trying something a few times and claiming that you've unlocked the secrets of the universe or, more worse, figuring out Google's algorithm.

    Foolish titles.

    You're not a guru or a rockstar or a maven or a diva or a god or whatever other goofy name you try and attach to yourself... especially if you attach it to yourself. I really can't think of another industry that does something so silly.

    Repackage existing best practices.

    Content Marketing, Native Advertising, Inbound Marketing, Growth Hacking, hell, Search Engine Optimization... they all describe a collection of best practices that existed long before the new names and, in some cases, the internet itself. How about you spend more time actually learning to be better at these best practices than trying to constantly rename them all.

    Calling everything a "trick" or a "secret."

    This happens in SEO circles the most, but I've seen it creep into other areas as well. Most of the time, the trick isn't a trick at all, but a best practice that is fairly widely known among other internet marketers; some of the time, they're really gaming the system and will be the first to complain when that loophole is fixed.

    Paranoia.

    Google and all the other major companies of the digital marketing world are companies... and companies are full of people... and people make mistakes. Every now and then, there could be the chance of something truly evil going on, but 9.9 times out of 10, it's just that somebody effed up. We are talking about coding something most of the time here and we should all be quite comfortable with the fact of how buggy that can be, even for the smallest projects.

    Not knowing what Return on Investment or ROI means.

    ROI is an equation... period. It's simply profit over cost and that's all there is to it. If you do revenue over ad cost, that's usually Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) and not ROI, which is why that number looks so effing glorious. ROI (and ROAS) is never ever ever ever not a number... So, when you say your ROI is "more sales," you sound like a blithering idiot. When articles or other surveys claim that "marketers can't figure out the ROI of social media," we ALL look like idiots because it means we can't get basic division down.

    The over use of "the death of" or "the end of" or "as we know it" or any form of hyperbolic press headline.

    Seriously, stop it. Algorithmic updates will not lead to the death of SEO or PR or anything close to it. If you even think so, then there is a better chance that you do SEO, PR or whatever, instead of the change that kills an entire industry.

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  • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
    Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post

    Claude enjoys a good Whip Round with a Cat at the Wooster Business Gentleman's Club, Sauna, Spa and S&M Dungeon.
    Cat of Nine Tails!

    Originally Posted by Kay King View Post


    No, you don't. You let it get to you - and that encourages anyone 'picking' on you. You don't have to 'laugh it off' or tell them to 'f-off'.....you need to reach the point where you can shrug and walk away. What they think doesn't matter in your life - doesn't define you unless you allow it to.
    Well, l am now. I have received several, antagonistic remarks, elsewhere, but choose to ignore it.

    Or laugh it off, and a don't take it personally.

    Shane - the last thing you need are people telling you it's ok to keep carrying around resentment from years, months, weeks or days ago. You don't need to find more ways to convince people or to get back at them - you need to learn to shrug your shoulders and find a better place/people. That is when you gain control.

    If a group online doesn't accept you or seem to like you - find another group. Find those people who agree with you and have similar interests. (And avoid those whose 'interest' is only talking about how badly the world treats them)
    I have done that with one area of interest for me, and overall it has been a positive supportive group. Unfortunately when it comes to New age forums, very hard to find one which is AH free.

    But true when they carry on about providing evidence, and oh, yeah, he will disappear, etc, l should shrug it off more than take on a possy.

    Even if good evidence is given, they tend to go down the psychoses path, so l guess l lose either way.

    When you argue with a fool, no one wins.

    Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

    Shane; Kay is right. You let it get to you. It's obvious from your responses.

    I can't speak about other forums, but I can talk about what I observe here and the "other forum".

    I'm not sure it's a matter of people picking on you because they know it gets to you.

    In fact, I don't really see much picking on you. What I see is you arguing with someone and being very defensive...playing a victim. We all react to criticism differently. I can take it (although Riffle has found out what irritates me)...and I think most here can take legitimate criticism.

    In fact, you take it well yourself sometimes. Shane, you have to understand that all we have to go on...to find out what kind of person you (or anyone here) is, is what you post.

    You tend to be offended and get angry. You are not alone in that...but you post a lot, and so it stands out.

    To me, you get picked on (for want of a better term) not because you are vulnerable...but because you are antagonistic. If someone disagrees with you, you tend to make it personal....you tend to insult the other person. And I hate to admit it, but your insults aren't that good. Kurt can shut me down with a well placed insult. Riffle just irritates me.

    But I have a secret for you. Anyone who engages with you, thinks what you said is good enough to respond to. Look at all the new people that get completely ignored. Why? They aren't interesting.

    You are interesting.
    Ok, Claude, but the victim role can be construed. I have put up some posts recently, and got a negative, nasty remark about it, (l didn't stir the pot at all).

    I could argue that l have been singled out, but as you and others may be saying, it is just that l am posting stuff that p***s him off.

    But it is more likely that if l kept to murder, nutty dogs and the like all will be well.

    So l guess that other forums should have in their TOS, that " any interesting subject on new scientific discoveries, and other things NASA has discovered that lean towards martains being about" should come with a warning, that it may provoke certain members that don't like it.

    Sounds like bullying to me?


    Originally Posted by whateverpedia View Post


    Is this the same sort of proof that shows hotels and rock carvings depicting harvest time on Mars? Or is it the same type of proof that shows how people in cold climates suffer Vitamin D deficiencies, so therefore people in Australia shouldn't wear sunscreen or protective clothing? Perhaps it's the type of proof that shows Microsoft working in cahoots with Adobe to deliberately cripple software that is way past its use by date?

    Hmm.

    I agree. One should never get their news about the world, and particularly climate science, from an extremely low brow tabloid published by Rupert Murdoch, such as the Herald Sun in Melbourne or the Daily Telegraph in Sydney.

    Unfortunately there are a lot of poorly educated, or as you put it, insane people out there who believe the crap those mass media outlets pump out.
    Thats nice Whatti, best you go and lie down!


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  • Profile picture of the author Kurt
    Here's something I've tolerated my entire life, but seems to be getting to me more and more after all these years. It's people at the grocery store that park their carts in the middle of the aisle when looking at items so you can't get by. Or they'll leave their cart next to a pile of boxes the stocker has in the aisle, effectively blocking the entire row.

    Women are much worse at this than men. And each time it happens I think to myself that they've been shopping for decades and still haven't figured out when they stop to shop to put their cart as close to the shelves as possible.

    It's OK to have some situational awareness and expand your little world beyond the can of cling peaches you're obsessing on.
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      Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

      Here's something I've tolerated my entire life, but seems to be getting to me more and more after all these years. It's people at the grocery store that park their carts in the middle of the aisle when looking at items so you can't get by. Or they'll leave their cart next to a pile of boxes the stocker has in the aisle, effectively blocking the entire aisle.
      As I started to read your post I thought you were going to go off on my favorite shopping complaint. I hate that people are too freakin' lazy to place their cart back at the collection point, instead, just leaving beside or in front of their car and just driving away. Even when my gout is acting up and it hurts like hell to walk, I would never do that. It's just totally inconsiderate.

      Everyone's a privileged character.
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        Originally Posted by OptedIn View Post

        As I started to read your post I thought you were going to go off on my favorite shopping complaint. I hate that people are too freakin' lazy to place their cart back at the collection point, instead, just leaving beside or in front of their car and just driving away. Even when my gout is acting up and it hurts like hell to walk, I would never do that. It's just totally inconsiderate.

        Everyone's a privileged character.
        I try to park next to the empty cart stall. People don't calculate the best parking spot correctly and only figure in the distance to the front door. People should also factor in the distance to the empty cart stall and back too. It doesn't do much good to park in a space that saves 10 steps to the front door if you have to spend 20 steps to return the cart, assuming you're not a claude and don't return your cart.
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          Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

          I try to park next to the empty cart stall. People don't calculate the best parking spot correctly and only figure in the distance to the front door. People should also factor in the distance to the empty cart stall and back too. It doesn't do much good to park in a space that saves 10 steps to the front door if you have to spend 20 steps to return the cart, assuming you're not a claude and don't return your cart.
          I never regarded the whole scenario as 'science,' but I do now. lol
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        • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
          Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

          Claude would never take his own life. He only takes things of value.
          Yes, explains the Turkey dinner.

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        • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
          Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

          Fake news. You can't possibly expect us to believe you ever requested anything from the produce aisle.
          C,mon Kurt, we all know that Claude goes to Maccers when he needs a salad.

          Great value for money, with a USE BY 2100 DATE.

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        • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
          Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

          So, since those things are similar to what I said, your're indirectly saying I'm a jerk. I won't hold it against you, but I prefer to think of it as giving people an unexpected response that makes their day a little less routine, less boring. Yep, I'm thoughtful like that.

          Your restaurant quip reminded me of the time Alison and I went out to eat. When we went to pay, we hadn't been given our bill yet, so at the register the cashier ask me if I had a bill, and I said, "No, I have an ordinary nose."

          Alison wasn't sure how to react until the cashier burst out laughing, then it was all good.
          Yes, reminds me of the time l went into a Success store, (Franklin Mint if l remember correctly) and of course she asked me "how is your day" and after hearing this so often, l said "Sh***house, but thanks for asking".

          She burst out laughting, but l wasn't lying, and went into the shop to feel better, (like the golf course, success pictures)


          Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

          Speaking of vacuums and telephones...

          Kirby used to call us every 2-3 months trying to get a foot in our door by offering to clean the carpet in one room for free. One time when they called, to the best of my recollection, the conversation went like this after they made the room cleaning offer:

          Me: Does it get out blood?

          Them: Blood?

          Me: Yeah, there's blood everywhere. We should clean it before it dries. Can you come over right now?

          Them: I, uh, I have to check.

          They hung up. They never called back, ever. I expected the police to come over after that but they didn't.

          I wonder if that guy made any more telemarketing calls that day?
          Hmm, l used something similar when l was playing a video game in store, and one of the female staff asked, "who is winning", and l replied, l don't know, but if l can find more people to kill, me".

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          If he was a pro he forgot what you said by the time he started dialing the next number and then kept dialing until his fingers started to bleed.

          Thank you.
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          Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

          I just want you to know that in no way did I have to look up the word "gelatinous".

          Topical, on target, and in context. Truly a masterful insult.

          Seriously, how are you still single?
          Picking my teeth with a Crocodile Dundee knife perhaps?


          Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

          I disagree. I don't think anyone here has symphony for me. I'm not a very symphonetic person.
          True, my mistake, morbid curiosity then!

          Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post

          It's because of how badly you Conduct yourself
          Originally Posted by whateverpedia View Post

          Nicely orchestrated reply.
          Gee, stop opening up the cheap Xmas crackers, l know that the hat and crappy jokes are hard to resist, but....

          I am glad, Leopold isn't here.


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        • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
          Pina Coladas, and getting caught in the rain!

          But....

          Leaving the cake out in the rain, also p***es me off, all that thick green icing, sigh!

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          P****d off Santa's!

          We had one last Xmas in David Jones, who relentlessly walked about swinging a bell, usually near the coffee shop, naturally.

          I knew that he was p***d or most likely, even in an aircon, store, sweating like a pig, since he ploughed through some chairs, instead of walking around them.

          Basically had a don't give a s***t attitude, not a good role model for kids?

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        Originally Posted by OptedIn View Post

        As I started to read your post I thought you were going to go off on my favorite shopping complaint. I hate that people are too freakin' lazy to place their cart back at the collection point, instead, just leaving beside or in front of their car and just driving away. Even when my gout is acting up and it hurts like hell to walk, I would never do that. It's just totally inconsiderate.

        Everyone's a privileged character.
        What I hate is when I park my car and it's too close to the car next to it...so they can't get into the driver's side.It's a jerk move. I hate it when I do that.

        Another thing I hate is when I'm in the grocery line and the clerk asks "Is there anything else?", and I say "Now that you mention it, could you get me some onions?" And it takes them 5 minutes to get the damn onions. To me, that's very inconsiderate to the other people in line.

        I hate it when I do that.
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          Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

          I hate it when I do that.
          Have you ever just quietly contemplated taking your own life? I oftentimes contemplate taking it for you.

          You're welcome.

          P.S. Check your PM in a few minutes.
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            Originally Posted by OptedIn View Post

            Have you ever just quietly contemplated taking your own life?
            Claude would never take his own life. He only takes things of value.
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          Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

          What I hate is when I park my car and it's too close to the car next to it...so they can't get into the driver's side.It's a jerk move. I hate it when I do that.

          Another thing I hate is when I'm in the grocery line and the clerk asks "Is there anything else?", and I say "Now that you mention it, could you get me some onions?" And it takes them 5 minutes to get the damn onions. To me, that's very inconsiderate to the other people in line.

          I hate it when I do that.
          Fake news. You can't possibly expect us to believe you ever requested anything from the produce aisle.
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        • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
          Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

          Here's something I've tolerated my entire life, but seems to be getting to me more and more after all these years. It's people at the grocery store that park their carts in the middle of the aisle when looking at items so you can't get by.
          Yes, and the same for the stockers who park their u-boats in the middle of the aisle and then act like it's a hassle to stop what they're doing move it when you want to get through. They should know better or at least be taught better.

          Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

          Another thing I hate is when I'm in the grocery line and the clerk asks "Is there anything else?", and I say "Now that you mention it, could you get me some onions?" And it takes them 5 minutes to get the damn onions. To me, that's very inconsiderate to the other people in line.
          I find that annoying too. Sometimes I get a little playful with the questions they ask though, my wife hates that.

          Would you like your milk in a bag?

          No, you can leave it in the carton.

          Did you find everything OK?

          Well, since you asked, some of the people that work here have horrible body odor. Does the store have a hygiene policy?

          To know me is to love me...or hate me, depending on your sense of humor.
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            Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

            Yes, and the same for the stockers who park their u-boats in the middle of the aisle and then act like it's a hassle to stop what they're doing move it when you want to get through. They should know better or at least be taught better.



            I find that annoying too. Sometimes I get a little playful with the questions they ask though, my wife hates that.

            Would you like your milk in a bag?

            No, you can leave it in the carton.

            Did you find everything OK?

            Well, since you asked, some of the people that work here have horrible body odor. Does the store have a hygiene policy?

            To know me is to love me...or hate me, depending on your sense of humor.
            These are actual things Claude The Jerk has said...

            Clerk at restaurant "Was everything OK?"
            Claude "I don't know, we didn't order everything".

            Customer in my store "Are these vacuum cleaners for sale?"
            Claude "No. They are part of my private collection"

            Claude to customer in store "I'm here to serve. What can I do for you?"
            Customer in store "I'm just checking your prices"
            Claude "I can save you some time. I checked all the prices this morning. They are all correct"

            Customer in store "If I find this for a lower price somewhere else, will you give me the difference?"
            Claude "If you find it for a higher price somewhere else, will you give me the difference?"

            Customer who saw a photo of me online "Your photo makes you look much younger"
            Claude "That's because all photos are taken in the past"

            Me answering the phone "Sweeper Store. May I help you?"
            Caller "Hi. Do you sell vacuum cleaners?" (In Ohio, vacuums are called sweepers)
            Claude "Yes. We're a store"

            Customer "If it's my Birthday. Do I get a discount?"
            Claude "If it's my birthday, can I charge you extra?"

            Person that just bought a $700 vacuum cleaner: "Do you take payments?"
            Claude "Yes. We take one payment of $700".



            I know I have hurt sales over the years by saying jerky things. But sometimes, these things just pop out.
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            • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
              Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

              These are actual things Claude The Jerk has said....
              So, since those things are similar to what I said, your're indirectly saying I'm a jerk. I won't hold it against you, but I prefer to think of it as giving people an unexpected response that makes their day a little less routine, less boring. Yep, I'm thoughtful like that.

              Your restaurant quip reminded me of the time Alison and I went out to eat. When we went to pay, we hadn't been given our bill yet, so at the register the cashier ask me if I had a bill, and I said, "No, I have an ordinary nose."

              Alison wasn't sure how to react until the cashier burst out laughing, then it was all good.
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              • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
                Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

                So, since those things are similar to what I said, your're indirectly saying I'm a jerk. I won't hold it against you, but I prefer to think of it as giving people an unexpected response that makes their day a little less routine, less boring. Yep, I'm thoughtful like that.

                Your restaurant quip reminded me of the time Alison and I went out to eat. When we went to pay, we hadn't been given our bill yet, so at the register the cashier ask me if I had a bill, and I said, "No, I have an ordinary nose."

                Alison wasn't sure how to react until the cashier burst out laughing, then it was all good.
                You may enjoy this...

                The clerk in the restaurant (A Bob Evans that we eat at often) that had this exchange ..
                Clerk at restaurant "Was everything OK?"
                Claude "I don't know, we didn't order everything".

                I was at the counter the next time we ate there and he said "I won't ask you if everything was OK, because you didn't order everything"

                I laughed a little and tipped him $5. I love it when people get the better of me..
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                • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
                  Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post


                  I laughed a little and tipped him $5. I love it when people get the better of me..
                  You must be the happiest man on Earth.




                  (See what I did there?)
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                    Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

                    You must be the happiest man on Earth.
                    And the poorest.
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                  Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

                  You may enjoy this...

                  The clerk in the restaurant (A Bob Evans that we eat at often) that had this exchange ..
                  Clerk at restaurant "Was everything OK?"
                  Claude "I don't know, we didn't order everything".

                  I was at the counter the next time we ate there and he said "I won't ask you if everything was OK, because you didn't order everything"

                  I laughed a little and tipped him $5. I love it when people get the better of me..
                  $5? That's nostalgic.
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                  • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
                    Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

                    You must be the happiest man on Earth.




                    (See what I did there?)
                    I see what you did there....You Beat Kurt To The Punch!




                    Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

                    $5? That's nostalgic.
                    Yes it is. So you actually remember way back when...when you had $5?
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                      Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

                      I see what you did there....You Beat Kurt To The Punch!
                      And you beat everyone to the paunch.

                      Yes it is. So you actually remember way back when...when you had $5?
                      "That's nostalgic" is actually a line I used to use as a cab driver when someone would give me a small tip.

                      Also, when I drove in Las Vegas these were a couple of my responses to common questions:

                      Q. Do you live here?
                      A. No. I live in Chicago and fly in every day.

                      Q. Which casino can we win at?
                      A. If I knew that I wouldn't be driving this cab.
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                      • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
                        Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

                        And you beat everyone to the paunch.

                        "That's nostalgic" is actually a line I used to use as a cab driver when someone would give me a small tip.

                        Also, when I drove in Las Vegas these were a couple of my responses to common questions:

                        Q. Do you live here?
                        A. No. I live in Chicago and fly in every day..
                        Honest to God..if you would have said either one to me, I would have burst out laughing and added a better tip.
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                  Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

                  You may enjoy this...

                  The clerk in the restaurant (A Bob Evans that we eat at often) that had this exchange ..
                  Clerk at restaurant "Was everything OK?"
                  Claude "I don't know, we didn't order everything".

                  I was at the counter the next time we ate there and he said "I won't ask you if everything was OK, because you didn't order everything"

                  I laughed a little and tipped him $5. I love it when people get the better of me..
                  Here's some other things heard in your store

                  Customer: Do you sell Sharks?
                  Claude: The fishmongers are next door.

                  Customer: I will only buy this 700 dollar cleaner if I get a free donut from that plate over there.
                  Claude: I'm sorry sir, we are closing early today.

                  Claude: Well Brian, my names Claude, and that means huge clod of earth.
                  Brian: What an asshole

                  Claude: I may be fat and ugly, but I sure can sell vacuum cleaners
                  Customer Kurt: But you're still fat and ugly

                  Customer: Do you have a customer toilet?
                  Claude: Yes, but I must warn you, I use it as well.

                  Customer: Do you offer a price promise?
                  Claude: Yes, If you can find it cheaper within a ten yard radius of where we are standing, I will give you the difference.
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                    Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post


                    Claude: Well Brian, my names Claude, and that means huge clod of earth.
                    Brian: What an asshole
                    .
                    Honestly, I am touched that you remember the story. One of my favorite sales experiences.

                    There was a 5 year old boy that was running around the store. We have a couple of plungers (we use for demonstration). The boy grabbed a plunger, and started to sword fight with me. I grabbed the other plunger and acted like I was fighting him.

                    He thrusts out his plunger at my face and yells his battle cry..."Indoor plumbing!".

                    I chuckled on and off the rest of the day.

                    I also love showing terrible...obvious magic tricks to little kids. They always figure out the trick, and love yelling out that they know how I did it. It makes my day.
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            • Profile picture of the author whateverpedia
              Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

              These are actual things Claude The Jerk has said...

              Clerk at restaurant "Was everything OK?"
              Claude "I don't know, we didn't order everything".

              Customer in my store "Are these vacuum cleaners for sale?"
              Claude "No. They are part of my private collection"

              Claude to customer in store "I'm here to serve. What can I do for you?"
              Customer in store "I'm just checking your prices"
              Claude "I can save you some time. I checked all the prices this morning. They are all correct"

              Customer in store "If I find this for a lower price somewhere else, will you give me the difference?"
              Claude "If you find it for a higher price somewhere else, will you give me the difference?"

              Customer who saw a photo of me online "Your photo makes you look much younger"
              Claude "That's because all photos are taken in the past"

              Me answering the phone "Sweeper Store. May I help you?"
              Caller "Hi. Do you sell vacuum cleaners?" (In Ohio, vacuums are called sweepers)
              Claude "Yes. We're a store"

              Customer "If it's my Birthday. Do I get a discount?"
              Claude "If it's my birthday, can I charge you extra?"

              Person that just bought a $700 vacuum cleaner: "Do you take payments?"
              Claude "Yes. We take one payment of $700".



              I know I have hurt sales over the years by saying jerky things. But sometimes, these things just pop out.
              I have a favourite line I use on the phone. I've been using it for over 20 years and it still makes me smile or chuckle quietly to myself as I deliver it.

              I make a call to someone or an organisation.

              Person answers it.

              Me: "Hello can I speak to (whoever).

              Person at other end: "Certainly. Can I say who's calling?"

              Me: "Yes".


              Even typing it out makes me chuckle.

              And then of course there's the old classic which I've been dying to use, but have never had the opportunity.

              At a restaurant:

              Waiter: "How did you find your steak?"
              Me: "I looked next to the vegetables, and there it was".

              Damn waiters must be trained to never use that opening line around me.
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              • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
                Originally Posted by whateverpedia View Post

                Person answers it.

                Me: "Hello can I speak to (whoever).

                Person at other end: "Certainly. Can I say who's calling?"

                Me: "Yes".
                Pretty funny. I use a similar line...


                Them "May I ask who's calling?"
                Me "Sure, go right ahead".

                I never use it if money is involved. I have no idea what mood they are in.
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    Speaking of vacuums and telephones...

    Kirby used to call us every 2-3 months trying to get a foot in our door by offering to clean the carpet in one room for free. One time when they called, to the best of my recollection, the conversation went like this after they made the room cleaning offer:

    Me: Does it get out blood?

    Them: Blood?

    Me: Yeah, there's blood everywhere. We should clean it before it dries. Can you come over right now?

    Them: I, uh, I have to check.

    They hung up. They never called back, ever. I expected the police to come over after that but they didn't.

    I wonder if that guy made any more telemarketing calls that day?
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      Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

      I wonder if that guy made any more telemarketing calls that day?
      If he was a pro he forgot what you said by the time he started dialing the next number and then kept dialing until his fingers started to bleed.

      Thank you.
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      • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
        Originally Posted by OptedIn View Post

        If he was a pro he forgot what you said by the time he started dialing the next number and then kept dialing until his fingers started to bleed.

        Thank you.
        Absolutely true. In fact, After a complete sales presentation (in person, in their home), I wouldn't recognize them if I saw them the next day. It didn't matter if they bought or not. It was all just part of the process. The only thing I'd really remember is their address, because I had to pay attention to it. Occasionally someone would do something so out of the ordinary that it would grab my attention.....but most of the time, I wasn't really engaged. This is after selling for several years.

        Even today, at the end of the day, I can't remember how many sale we made that day.

        Nearly every day we get someone come in and say "Remember, I talked to you a week ago about this specific model and you told me...." I never remember any of it. I have to write down any offer I make, hand it to them, and insist they bring it back with them, because I just won't remember any special offer I made them...or even remember talking to them.

        I've had relatives come in and talk to me, and they have to tell me that we are related. And it's at that moment that I'm really engaged with them. Otherwise, it's all automatic.
        After someone leaves, I don't give the interaction another thought. It isn't because I don't like them, it's because I'm so used to selling, it's all on autopilot.
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          Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

          I've had relatives come in and talk to me, and they have to tell me that we are related.
          Lie. Nobody would admit to that.
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          Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

          I've had relatives come in and talk to me, and they have to tell me that we are related.
          Talking chimps. Cool.
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    • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
      Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

      Speaking of vacuums and telephones...

      Kirby used to call us every 2-3 months trying to get a foot in our door by offering to clean the carpet in one room for free. One time when they called, to the best of my recollection, the conversation went like this after they made the room cleaning offer:

      Me: Does it get out blood?

      Them: Blood?

      Me: Yeah, there's blood everywhere. We should clean it before it dries. Can you come over right now?

      Them: I, uh, I have to check.

      They hung up. They never called back, ever. I expected the police to come over after that but they didn't.

      I wonder if that guy made any more telemarketing calls that day?

      I remember you.


      By the way, I remember making phone calls to offer a free room of carpet shampooed for a vacuum cleaner demonstration. Worst leads ever. Longest demonstration ever. Lowest closing percentage ever. I could never sell more than 15% of those "shampoo leads". Most of the time, all the furniture was out of the room, and one of the couple wasn't there. The people are convinced that the reason you are coming over is to shampoo their carpet. It's very difficult to switch them into "And you can also buy this if you want to" mode.

      These leads were easy to get. And that's why they are popular. But they are murder on real salespeople.

      I was taught this approach, and it took me six months of misery before I determined that it was an incredibly bad idea. Companies (that sell vacuums) love it because the leads are easy to get and even a terrible salesperson will close a few of these a month.

      Kirby loves those leads because most of their salespeople are brand new and don't know any better. It makes the office manager feel "Busy", even though nobody is actually buying.
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        Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

        I remember you.


        By the way, I remember making phone calls to offer a free room of carpet shampooed for a vacuum cleaner demonstration. Worst leads ever. Longest demonstration ever. Lowest closing percentage ever. I could never sell more than 15% of those "shampoo leads". Most of the time, all the furniture was out of the room, and one of the couple wasn't there. The people are convinced that the reason you are coming over is to shampoo their carpet. It's very difficult to switch them into "And you can also buy this if you want to" mode.

        These leads were easy to get. And that's why they are popular. But they are murder on real salespeople.
        Can you please try again?
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      Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

      Another thing that really makes me angry is when creepy, fat, bald, old, gelatinous white guys edit their posts after I quoted and commented on them.
      Aren't creepy, fat, bald, old, gelatinous white guys really just Russian trolls in an office in St Petersburg posting (and editing) in a plot to undermine democracy and sway the outcome of elections?
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        Originally Posted by whateverpedia View Post

        Aren't creepy, fat, bald, old, gelatinous white guys really just Russian trolls in an office in St Petersburg posting (and editing) in a plot to undermine democracy and sway the outcome of elections?
        Could be Russia. But it also could be someone sitting on their bed that weighs 400 lbs. More than likely it's the latter.
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          Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

          Could be Russia. But it also could be someone sitting on their bed that weighs 400 lbs. More than likely it's the latter.
          Nothing new Kurt, Claude has a track record of creating "Suck You In Posts", (yeah, l know, too many cups of tea) and waits like a creepy spider ready to pounce on a stray dunut crumb.

          Then when sufficient people have put their heart and souls, (three minutes, tops) into replying, (usually out of symphony) he pulls the plug!

          Then he apologizes, and restarts it all on an unrelated thread, sfffft!

          Some brave souls manage to save some snippets, but the threat is gone for good.

          No, we need to form a possy, go to his store at midnight and have a sacrificial burning off 100 Krispy Creme donut packs, in defiance!


          That or say that it isn't very nice, might also work.


          But l prefer the torches and angry mob, on the path to vengeance myself.

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            Originally Posted by tagiscom View Post

            Then when sufficient people have put their heart and souls, (three minutes, tops) into replying, (usually out of symphony) he pulls the plug!
            I disagree. I don't think anyone here has symphony for me. I'm not a very symphonetic person.
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              Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

              I disagree. I don't think anyone here has symphony for me. I'm not a very symphonetic person.
              It's because of how badly you Conduct yourself
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              Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

              I disagree. I don't think anyone here has symphony for me. I'm not a very symphonetic person.
              Nicely orchestrated reply.
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            • Profile picture of the author Kurt
              Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

              I disagree. I don't think anyone here has symphony for me. I'm not a very symphonetic person.
              How I envision Claude being symphonetic:
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    • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
      Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

      Another thing that really makes me angry is when creepy, fat, bald, old, gelatinous white guys edit their posts after I quoted and commented on them.
      I just want you to know that in no way did I have to look up the word "gelatinous".

      Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

      Could be Russia. But it also could be someone sitting on their bed that weighs 400 lbs. More than likely it's the latter.
      Topical, on target, and in context. Truly a masterful insult.


      Originally Posted by tagiscom View Post

      she asked me "how is your day" and after hearing this so often, l said "Sh***house, but thanks for asking".

      ..... and one of the female staff asked, "who is winning", and l replied, l don't know, but if l can find more people to kill, me".
      Seriously, how are you still single?
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    ads, crying kids
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      Originally Posted by MidelSunRise View Post

      ads, crying kids
      Which reminds me of the purpose of this thread... some rogue app on my phone keeps vomiting up ads, changing my background, and doing other crap I don't want done. I can't find which app is doing it ... which may be the only reason the app's developer is still alive.
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      Just when you think you've got it all figured out, someone changes the rules.

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    Cars dressed up as Rudolph the Reindeer.
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    When I assign a work to team and they don't complete it on time. or make silly mistakes.
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  • Profile picture of the author orangepinata
    douches. dicks. wankers. What makes me angry is when girls fall for douchebags, and then later on get treated like shit. Then the girls ask where are all the nice guys, and the nice guys are too scared to come forward

    Came across this video, it's pretty cringe but insightful hehe

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuUW2SvOVpA&t=
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    • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
      Originally Posted by orangepinata View Post

      douches. dicks. wankers. What makes me angry is when girls fall for douchebags, and then later on get treated like shit. Then the girls ask where are all the nice guys, and the nice guys are too scared to come forward

      Came across this video, it's pretty cringe but insightful hehe

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuUW2SvOVpA&t=
      Seriously, how are you still single?

      what makes me angry is when women don't fall for douchebags. I've been a douchebag for decades,and it doesn't seem to work with the ladies.

      And I've tried treating women like shit, but they don't seem to like it. And then I scream "What's wrong with you? I'm a douchebag that treats you like shit...what more do you want?"

      I really could be a nice guy, but I'm already invested in my brand as a douchebag. Women are unfair. They want to be treated like a human being and that's just too much to expect.

      True story.
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    • Profile picture of the author OptedIn
      Originally Posted by orangepinata View Post

      douches. dicks. wankers. What makes me angry is when girls fall for douchebags, and then later on get treated like shit.
      There are many women that will always take the 'bad boy' over the 'nice guy.' It seems exciting and dangerous. Low self-esteem.

      Anyone can argue the point if they want to, or they can do their research.
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    People who are dishonest and those who don't care if they're stepping on others just to get what they want..
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    Talking non sense all the time.
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