LawnDart21 0 #1 August 3, 2005 Something I will never understand about this place, or message boards in general. Why some people feel the need to whine about sour grapes in a public forum? Case in point, the "death game" post. IMHO That issue never should have found its way on this board the way it did. It was an issue between 3 people (Bettor, Bettee, and the Treasurer). Yet, it became (admittedly a rather amusing) public domain on this board and every skydiver with a pc from Thailand to the UK can now get a good laugh over someone's sour grapes while they eat their lunch. Why can't people settle thier problems the old fashioned way, in person? I'm not picking on this thread persay, there have been quite a few recently that I can think of, where a situation or issue concerned a select few people, yet they became dz.com threads and the result was like "gasoline on fire"...... My thought, some people are in this sport for themselves alone, and when they don't get their way, they figure if they cry the loudest, they'll get their way. And these threads are just that, someone trying to cry the loadest. -- My other ride is a RESERVE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,587 #2 August 3, 2005 Shhhhhhhhh!!! Don't mess with our fun Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #3 August 3, 2005 QuoteShhhhhhhhh!!! Don't mess with our fun Wendy W. yeah, what wendy said. Its funny sh!t! JudyBe kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #4 August 3, 2005 QuoteWhy some people feel the need to whine about sour grapes in a public forum? Is it me, or am I seeing sarcasm every where these days? lolRemster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,112 #5 August 3, 2005 >Why can't people settle thier problems the old fashioned way, in person? It's always easier to talk about someone behind their back than to their face. That's not new or old fashioned; that's been going on for a few thousand years now. Nowadays, it's easier to post to a bulletin board than gossip in the laundromat (or at the post office, or whatever.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #6 August 3, 2005 YES! It's legal. Annoying as hell but legal.Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #7 August 3, 2005 To the subject question - yes, because already the jails are overflowing with petty drug offenders. If we jailed every whiner....we'd all be in the pen or prison guards. Why not do this one beef in person - well, if you really thought that people were trying to kill you, seems like it's beyond the talking phase. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #8 August 3, 2005 Quit whining...Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #9 August 3, 2005 Why single out the "death game" thread? I've seen more than one "I'm quitting the sport" thread! If they are started by cute girls, are they somehiow more acceptable? At least the death game thread was entertaining! (As opposed to pathetic attention seeking!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian425 0 #10 August 3, 2005 Shut Up and Jump!! The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veter_ 0 #11 August 3, 2005 Ummm... maybe because Internet is free and lawyers aren't? Something I will never understand about some people. Why you feel the need to whine about things you have no bussiness in? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RhondaLea 4 #12 August 3, 2005 QuoteUmmm... maybe because Internet is free and lawyers aren't? Something I will never understand about some people. Why you feel the need to whine about things you have no bussiness in? If someone makes a post to one of these forums, the post is fair game because the original poster has made it everyone's business. rlIf you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LawnDart21 0 #13 August 3, 2005 QuoteSomething I will never understand about some people. Why you feel the need to whine about things you have no bussiness in? Because total strangers throw those things on public message boards instead of dealing with them like adults in person......... -- My other ride is a RESERVE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #14 August 3, 2005 QuoteWhy can't people settle thier problems the old fashioned way, in person? Some people just growing old and never growing up. Greets from Finland ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #15 August 3, 2005 Because the old fashioned way means a midnight mattress party!!!! Some reason, they throw you in jail over here for that..lolhttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nael 0 #16 August 3, 2005 You should definately sue. I know a good lawyer if you're interested. www.TerminalSports.com.auAustralia's largest skydive gear store Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_owen_uk 0 #17 August 3, 2005 And the funniest thread title of the year goes too.... __________________ BOOM Headshot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greene 0 #18 August 4, 2005 YOU, and you alone made it everyones business when you posted. Hope you find peace and happiness with your skydiving, it is a beautiful sport. If you cannot find that happiness and freedom, take up "tiddley winks", "marbles" or even "jacks" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #19 August 4, 2005 QuoteWhy single out the "death game" thread? I've seen more than one "I'm quitting the sport" thread! If they are started by cute girls, are they somehiow more acceptable? /reply] My response is See ya later, hope you had funYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybytch 273 #20 August 4, 2005 Quotetake up "tiddley winks", "marbles" or even "jacks" It's hard to find a good set of jacks or pick up sticks these days. Anybody know where I can find some, preferably cheap? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Greene 0 #21 August 4, 2005 We have all in the kids box at the airport. Keeps the all the "buggers" busy on the weekends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skinnyshrek 0 #22 August 4, 2005 LOOK, this is serious crap. I have been put on a fat bastard list how do i get off it. I eat right, work out don't drink beer but still people put me on this list..I do believe someone tampered with my lunch the other day. http://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 3,112 #23 August 4, 2005 >It's hard to find a good set of jacks or pick up sticks these days. >Anybody know where I can find some, preferably cheap? I had some jacks, but I believe they were tampered with. The question is - should I go to the police or the DA? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybytch 273 #24 August 4, 2005 QuoteI had some jacks, but I believe they were tampered with. The question is - should I go to the police or the DA? Screw that. Just go beat the hell out of whoever did it. That'll learn 'em. Where'd you get your jacks, anyway? Are you sure they weren't defective in the first place? You may want to contact a lawyer. Some of them don't even charge any money up front, it's a really good deal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lisamariewillbe 1 #25 August 4, 2005 Billvon, you rockSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
skybytch 273 #20 August 4, 2005 Quotetake up "tiddley winks", "marbles" or even "jacks" It's hard to find a good set of jacks or pick up sticks these days. Anybody know where I can find some, preferably cheap? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greene 0 #21 August 4, 2005 We have all in the kids box at the airport. Keeps the all the "buggers" busy on the weekends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skinnyshrek 0 #22 August 4, 2005 LOOK, this is serious crap. I have been put on a fat bastard list how do i get off it. I eat right, work out don't drink beer but still people put me on this list..I do believe someone tampered with my lunch the other day. http://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 3,112 #23 August 4, 2005 >It's hard to find a good set of jacks or pick up sticks these days. >Anybody know where I can find some, preferably cheap? I had some jacks, but I believe they were tampered with. The question is - should I go to the police or the DA? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybytch 273 #24 August 4, 2005 QuoteI had some jacks, but I believe they were tampered with. The question is - should I go to the police or the DA? Screw that. Just go beat the hell out of whoever did it. That'll learn 'em. Where'd you get your jacks, anyway? Are you sure they weren't defective in the first place? You may want to contact a lawyer. Some of them don't even charge any money up front, it's a really good deal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lisamariewillbe 1 #25 August 4, 2005 Billvon, you rockSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
skinnyshrek 0 #22 August 4, 2005 LOOK, this is serious crap. I have been put on a fat bastard list how do i get off it. I eat right, work out don't drink beer but still people put me on this list..I do believe someone tampered with my lunch the other day. http://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,112 #23 August 4, 2005 >It's hard to find a good set of jacks or pick up sticks these days. >Anybody know where I can find some, preferably cheap? I had some jacks, but I believe they were tampered with. The question is - should I go to the police or the DA? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #24 August 4, 2005 QuoteI had some jacks, but I believe they were tampered with. The question is - should I go to the police or the DA? Screw that. Just go beat the hell out of whoever did it. That'll learn 'em. Where'd you get your jacks, anyway? Are you sure they weren't defective in the first place? You may want to contact a lawyer. Some of them don't even charge any money up front, it's a really good deal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #25 August 4, 2005 Billvon, you rockSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
