Wrong place for dialog?

Doug gave you what I consider to be an unbiased answer, one of the few I've seen.

Quit whining, get over it.

Jack, is your name Doug too?

You my friend epitomize my posts point exactly. Why he doesn't dead-end you is beyond me.

Love your continuing negativity the most. (snif snif)

So you think your Positive Drivel is more important, maybe you should rethink what the purpose of a Forum really is.

Anybody around here care to join me with a frosty Pacifico? It would be a better choice than what's inevitible.

I'd like to say something profound here but I seem to have misplaced it.... again
So I'll borrow one of comitans' signature lines that I would be served well to remember often
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be wrong.”
Drima

I got ten pounds of cheese who's first?

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Originally posted by DENNIS Anybody around here care to join me with a frosty Pacifico? It would be a better choice than what's inevitible.

YES! Drool is much more becoming than drivel!

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Originally posted by Bajajack So you think your Positive Drivel is more important, maybe you should rethink what the purpose of a Forum really is.

Do tell!

"delete the posts people don't seem to like"

Which people? How do u know they are people?

Betta make that TWO shots and a beer!

Being honest is negative? Baja is a great place! Love the boonies, the ranches miles back up in the mountains. The local people are fantastic. Isn't that positive? If I hadn't invested $4k+ in fishing gear; kayaks, racks, etc. based on all the positive fishing reports from the Sea of Cortez, I'd be one happy so-and-so. Just trying to see that some other rookie doesn't do the same.

Hmmmmm, really.... ALL?

Well that's easy, just ban all with six or seven stars.: Is that negative too? Good grief Charlie Brown!

One mo thang. WTF happened to everyones sense of humor? I was shocked to see nobody except Shari appreciated my "Whac a NoMad poster.

See that turtles' head sticking up? Give it a whack!

Whatever, different strokes for..................................................................

Time to go mow the lawn now,........ a positive thang!

Ken, You're right. I got off light.

Corky,

See my recent (today's) post on this topic in Ken Cooke's string, "Why has Baja Nomad become such a depressing place?"

Basically, I think the Negativity problem is not unique to The BajaNomad.

I will stay out of the dialog between you and Doug.

It seems we need

a Baja humor category.


Aw shucks George it's nuttin' much but mil gracias.


Going to work now but I"LL BE BAAAAAAAAAAACk!

[Edited on 6-15-2009 by Sharksbaja]

Just fer kicks & giggles...

yeah ...what may be lame to you is hilarious to me...actually Sharks, it was the beaver in the whacka whacka that attracted me
humour is one of the things I love about this board...but certainly our sense of humours vary considerably...so what....
this sandbox reflects the state of the world so I try to ignore the negative bits, laugh at the jokes, look for the goodness in life and contribute what I can. We must exercise tolerance but not tolerate outright abuse.
Play nice kiddies.
PS: Dennis, you arent crotchety at all and you beat a mean drum man.

[Edited on 6-15-2009 by shari]

You think lard biscuits are funny!? eh Bucko?

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Originally posted by Woooosh Quote: Originally posted by DanO Quote: Originally posted by SharksbajaOne mo thang. WTF happened to everyones sense of humor? Hey, I'm trying to hold up my end. Just check the lard and TV threads. Of course, not everyone appreciates my particular brand of comedy. You think lard biscuits are funny!? eh Bucko?

C'mon, what isn't funny about lard? And don't even get me going on biscuits.

Beaver in the whatta? The whacka?

Lard rules! it keps me warm

I think we'll have to move to unsaturated fats!

Beaver in the lard, or lard in the beaver? I'm really confused...I may be old too, I just can't remember.

Cuidadoso Tony!

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Originally posted by Sharksbaja Cuidadoso Tony!

Yeah, I'll take your que. You guys from Oregon are the Beaver experts.

To be honest...

I spend or have spent a lot of time trying to rile Nomads. Hey, I'm a self-proclaimed antagonist. I can't help to hold others accountable for their words. Those with a personal agenda other than lucid Baja(or Nomad) dialogue can't withstand the scrutiny of the fervent Bajaphobe. They will fade away or be banned accordingly.

I have struggled to maintain as a legit contributer because of the loathe I felt towards a few breathen who said after our huge losses in Baja that it was what we deserved. Because we had a place on the river. I gave out TOO MUCH information. Go back 3000 posts or so, it was a different world then. I think I did good things here,

I have always been amazed how people react during disasters and emergencies. Forums reflect those varied responses.

To me, I felt/feel the need to back way off from posting meaty threads and collections of photos or graphics designed to tantalize you, that can take hours to compose. It's sort of like getting rewaded when so many click on to see your post. It's very cool to be acknowledged for your work. That is why I admire so many Nomads and I stick around. I get education and entertainment and hope I make a few friends along the way and shamefully, a few that went another way. No longer Nomads or friends because of ????

Something I doubt I'll ever understand. It does hurt when we lose good Nomads. Funny they aren't mentioned more often but I remember them well just the same. They helped form the place, we all do.

Anyhoo I used to spend a lot of time sharing photos and trip stuff and "other" interesting or reactive messages but so much negative hype and worry news about Baja kinda took center stage fer a good spell..

Really, how can you compete with severed heads hanging over Blvd 2000, I mean really...

Yeah Beatnik, some of my posts have been called lame and a hundred other adjectives.

Perhaps you are right and Doug is two.

I have the ability to change, do you?

Maybe I will...... No more filler? Hmmmmm

naw, forget it.... hey dude, er, Mr. Beatnik Sir. I'm gonna post a link(s) to hundreds of photos and graphics I've shown here and host separately on another server. That is a courtesy to Doug in itself.
Call it whatever you like but I do it cause I like to share. JUst like DK!

end of sermon

Corky,

I have done exactly as I indicated I would with that.

My opinion is there are some anger issues involved here that may somehow be ill-targeted.

I'm also of the opinion that your highest moment here was in the middle of possibly your biggest anguish. Above all else, kudos to you for demonstrating such high-character. A picture says a thousand words:

woody in ob, Think maybe you're right!

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Originally posted by tripledigitken If I remember correctly Sharks worked very hard with that donation drive after John, while digging out his own place on the river in Mulege. Yes Sharks you do contribute around here! Ken

All this talk about beavers and turtle heads gets me excited

Yep!

Corky set up the Hurricane John relief fund. My casita was also flooded. The water was up over the eaves and it came in a destructive surge. Anyway, that was when I first joined Bajanomad. It was the only source where we,who were not there at the time, could get any information, thanks to Mulege Marv and Cathy. They had the only satellite internet service that was still up and they kept us all updated regarding the damage, in town and also along the river.

Back to Corky. Our houses are in the same complex along the river. He set up the fund through his business and people could pay through paypal. I sent him some money and you saw Doug's photo of the result. It was a water pump that was donated to the Bomberos. They were heroic during the flood with rescue operations, as were the police and Mick too, who owns the dive shop. He rescued many people. Of course, many others contributed, and I think that that is a testimonial to the credibility Corky(Sharks) has on this forum.

We attracted some really nasty, negative newby posters who seemed to be very familiar with our river community and us personally. They insulted us; called us stupid and kept up the venom until they were banned. Unfortunately, one or some of them keep popping up periodically with different names and avatars. I do believe some of the current crop of flamers are the very ones who were here during that time. Their only agenda is hate and negativity.

I had posted updates after I went down and did the clean up. My tone was informative and positive...praising how the community came together. For that I was labeled "a whiner". Now, that is all water under the bridge....literally!

There are times when we Nomads can get frustrated and want to pull out. I have found out that a time out period helps and during those times I lurk. Then I see familiar good people, new old friend Nomads and it feels like family again, and I return.

The trolling flamers are part of a new culture that is now everywhere on the internet.

Most Nomads aren't that way.

Yep! Trolls suck!

Too bad we couldn't have turned the trolls upside down to suck the water and funky mud out of our communities, instead of having to buy those pumps. Next time (heaven forbid), I will hold their ankles, and Corky, you can beat the living sh** out of them. Make em work!

The troll patrol.

Remember that guy named Bruce Leech? He was instrumental in expediting many things for Gringos and Mexicans alike. I miss his contributions and personal assistance very much. His forum personality wasn't necessarily representative of his "real-life".

JR was another one. Oh hell, so are so many in here . Don't always judge a poster by his cover.

So with this said I still see a need for full time monitor/mod. I know Doug can't physically nor I doubt he'd want to spend his life babysitting.
The quicker some of those trolls are nipped in the bud the better. It's interesting to note: Many past(or present) troublemakers are professionals in their daily "real" life. You must wonder if this is their demented way of relieving their angst. Well I guess that's better than them wandering the bars looking for a fight.

Keep a steady course mates. Our opinions should not polarize us, rather they should help us understand better another persons' view.

Love this place, sic em Dennis!

sooooooooooooo immature what are ya guys5? 6? or 7?