How long have we known each other now?

[springrite]

Josquin des Pres, I think.

Oh yes...

But I do missed JQP.

[Mirror Image]

I freely admit that I was a prick to many on here, but I do regret it as I have realized that you guys are important to me and have helped me in more ways than you could imagine. I know I actually don't 'know' any of you outside my computer screen, but I've spent so much time here, and having a good time, too, which is a definite plus, that I've forgotten what it's like to be friends with someone in real life. The honest truth is it's just hard for me to find good friends like you guys. I want to extend a sorry to my friends and anyone here who I've been a jerk to. Nobody deserves it and I'm trying to become a little more humble. I've had many people here 'put me in my place' many times and each time that happens, I always learn something new. Modesty and humility will allow you to go a long way.

All the best to each of you!

[Karl Henning]

Well, we all make mistakes.

[The new erato]

Well, we all make mistakes.

Yes, but only some of you realize it.  Nice post, John.

[Karl Henning]

Yes, but only some of you realize it.  Nice post, John.

. . . happy are they that hear their detractions and can put them to mending.

[North Star]

Yes, but only some of you realize it.  Nice post, John.

[Karl Henning]

Aye, I noted that witticism, too

[ibanezmonster]

Well, he was a prick offline much of the time as well. Somehow I could tame him.

I was going to say something like "maybe you just have that magic touch" or something, but then I realized how weird that sounded. 

Are you suggesting that the kind of Youtube commenter you're referring to is probably a really nice guy in real life?

To a certaint extent, I bet most of them are. Many people can be nice to friends and family, but turn into a vengeful person when behind a protective barrier. Most people tend to be nice in general, while on youtube it's rare to see more than 10 comments in a row that aren't involved in someone spewing their garbage online. So either nasty people are very vocal online or people that aren't normally nasty feel the freedom to be that way online, so they behave so when they feel like it.

[North Star]

To a certaint extent, I bet most of them are. Many people can be nice to friends and family, but turn into a vengeful person when behind a protective barrier. Most people tend to be nice in general, while on youtube it's rare to see more than 10 comments in a row that aren't involved in someone spewing their garbage online. So either nasty people are very vocal online or people that aren't normally nasty feel the freedom to be that way online, so they behave so when they feel like it.

Well it's obviously easy to say nastier things online than one would say against somebody's face. But abusing that shows something of the person. I wouldn't like to participate in a re-enactment of the Stanford prison experiment with those people..

[Szykneij]

Gosh, I remember Mel. You either loved Mel or you hated Mel. There was no middle ground. He did have a lot of fans, I remember.

Mel loved baseball, so that was a plus in my book.

(I just noticed your location, Tom. I wonder if I've ever seen you in Congdons?)

[Mirror Image]

Well, we all make mistakes.

Indeed, Karl. As my mom told me growing up "If you can't say something nice, then you shouldn't say anything at all."

[Mirror Image]

Nice post, John.

Thanks, erato.

[ibanezmonster]

Well it's obviously easy to say nastier things online than one would say against somebody's face. But abusing that shows something of the person. I wouldn't like to participate in a re-enactment of the Stanford prison experiment with those people..

Yes, I think there is a definitely between "nice" and "truly nice" people and that's what would be the difference. Some "nice" people act nice but aren't truly nice...

[Mirror Image]

Some "nice" people act nice but aren't truly nice...

Yeah, like me! I'm bad...very, very, very bad. I'm like the Big Bad Wolf but only in an even more foul mood. Kind of like somewhere between incredibly annoyed and "I'm going to kill you!"

[drogulus]

Indeed, Karl. As my mom told me growing up "If you can't say something nice, then you shouldn't say anything at all."

     I attended a performance of the Rutter Requiem last week.

     

[drogulus]

     The refreshments were top notch. I distinctly recall a lovely brownie.

[North Star]

Indeed, Karl. As my mom told me growing up "If you can't say something nice, then you shouldn't say anything at all."

Hey, you and Marge Simpson have the same mother! 

[Karl Henning]

     I attended a performance of the Rutter Requiem last week.

     

Did you really? Or was this but an awful hypothetical for demonstration purposes only? Here's hoping!

[Bogey]

Mel loved baseball, so that was a plus in my book.

Yup.

[springrite]

Indeed, Karl. As my mom told me growing up "If you can't say something nice, then you shouldn't say anything at all."

I see that never stopped ya.