Kepplers contribution for 2016 on sniping and bickering.

[M. Frary]

Lol too quiet....not enough BS lately!

I'll have to get on that.

 

[sorce]

Like a monkey on a toad!

Sorce

 

[Vance Wood]

I think a few more people around here need to "joint" and mellow...

I tried to go back and read this thread and there are so many fights going on at the same time I couldn't follow who was mad at who and why! WTF just happened here? LOL

I am just glad I don't have a Masterpiece below my name, I hear the mods are gonna ban all those fools!

Eric: I know you are not stupid and should know the term Masterpiece assigned to your screen identity is assigned (I assume ) on the basis of the number of post and those of us that have that designation did not go looking for the designation. Then you call all of us fools? That's a cheap shot beneath you.

 

[Tentakelaertje]

Eric: I know you are not stupid and should know the term Masterpiece assigned to your screen identity is assigned (I assume ) on the basis of the number of post and those of us that have that designation did not go looking for the designation. Then you call all of us fools? That's a cheap shot beneath you.

Damn. Having a hard time deciding whether this is serious or not..
I'll let you know when I know, cya next week!

 

[thumblessprimate1]

I love CHAINSAWS!!!View attachment 90764the two favorites in my collection!

That's kinky.

 

[amcoffeegirl]

Eric: I know you are not stupid and should know the term Masterpiece assigned to your screen identity is assigned (I assume ) on the basis of the number of post and those of us that have that designation did not go looking for the designation. Then you call all of us fools? That's a cheap shot beneath you.

I'm pretty sure the word fools was used in jest based on the accusatory tone some have taken against the big dogs here.

 

[Dav4]

I'm pretty sure the word fools was used in jest based on the accusatory tone some have taken against the big dogs here.

Woof! Woof!

 

[Vin]

You did ask to see my penis....

Oh, you didn't get notified? I guess you didn't make the cut?

 

[Eric Group]

One can only hope!
That and the gratuitous usage of foul language and profanity. Seems a FEW just can't find it in themselves to respect the young people, women and generally polite and non profane folks that might come here looking for some actual learning and who do not have any desire nor need to hear innuendo about alcohol or dope usage.

LOL- you just reminded me of the progressive commercial: "where is your husband"?

Eric: I know you are not stupid and should know the term Masterpiece assigned to your screen identity is assigned (I assume ) on the basis of the number of post and those of us that have that designation did not go looking for the designation. Then you call all of us fools? That's a cheap shot beneath you.

Yeah Vance... I am pretty sure I am not stupid too just as sure as I am that none of the people labeled "Masterpiece" are fools. If you didn't catch the sarcasm there... I believe I AM a "Masterpiece" member here... technically if you want to take it literally I just called myself a fool! So... Maybe I AM stupid?

 

[Andrew Legg]

Why not answer a post that's hilarious with humor?
That is what you were shooting for right?

Yeah, that's it Mike. Because I have a personal vendetta against someone I've never met in my life. That makes a heck of a lot of sense doesn't it. But don't worry. You are too busy seeing the 'personal attack' to read the post and think about what I have said. If you read it clearly it is actually not attacking anyone. Perhaps you missed that. All it's doing is commenting on the reality of any Internet forum. You may be Captain Fantastic in the bonsai world. Heck, you may be a person who has contributed hugely on this forum, but only the old guard on here would know that. For all I know you are probably a really cool guy, but your last 60 posts mate, what have they contributed to the bonsai fraternity other than snarky one-liners? If you don't like that it's just tough. Don't blame it on me. Internet psychology is not my fault. If you walk down a road being really cool to folks handing out all your money, and then you turn the corner and there is a group of folks sitting there. One asks you for a tenner and you tell him to get lost. They can't see what happened one block down. That's all I'm saying to you guys. That new group, they'll think you are mean.

I'm not going to ask you to justify yourself like so many people are asked to post pictures of their trees. You know what you have contributed her recently in term of valuable bonsai info/discourse, not me. I qualified my post.......I say only what I see. If I missed your great posts like that cracker on maples from Smoke, then what's the issue?

 

[M. Frary]

Because I have a personal vendetta against someone I've never met in my life.

Kind of sounds like it.

snarky one-liners? If you don't like that it's just tough.

But I do like them.

mate

Not your mate.

your last 60 posts

Killer weren't they. Must be for you to remember them.
Maybe,just maybe you should look back farther. You'll find all you seek and then some.
Saying I haven't contributed anything sure sounds like a personal attack to me.
What real knowledge have you contributed to this forum lately besides bitch about not being treated right.
To earn respect one must give respect.

 

[sorce]

Sounds like some Beaufort.

All of it.

Why do my friends always have to fight with my friends?
And why does such a popular guy have no groupies?
How did JKL find the fountain of youth?
JKL2 is already getting on my nerves!
If Grouper is OK with our freedom of speech, shouldn't we all be?
Is it ok for me to start a penis contest?
Winter silhouette selfies?
Why are you still reading this when you knew at "sounds" it was going to be BS?
Better still, why hasn't Colin givin you simple bastards an easy Google link to put me on ignore!?
Does Carp really have Space Junk?
If our double D's haven't gotten upset over cussing, which women will?
If the art of language is hurtful, trees must really give you a wallop!
Am I really moving to CO? RMH!
There is more harm on your TV screen in the form of pill ads alone!
Speaking of pill ads, look up. Foogle.
Am I crazy for believing in aliens?
Do aliens keep Bonsai?
What happened to building 7?
Is the Govey tracking me?
What is a rhetorical question?

Somebody shit on the coats!

Sorce

 

[Anthony]

Knock, knock, Senor Sorce,

I am here to give you your meds.
Afterwards, we will be featuring a relaxing movie - Spacial Junk - stars -- Seth Carp

Then you have a meeting with the Vulcans, their trees won't stop moving to Soca music.
The Ferengi are next, they need their Ears trimmed, and potted on.
This is the Captain speaking
J.Tiberius Kirkumura

Music to relax to - How deep is your pot [ Bonsai ]
Now singalong, let those meds really sink in.

2 versions

 

[LanceMac10]

 

[Andrew Legg]

Kind of sounds like it.

But I do like them.

Not your mate.

Killer weren't they. Must be for you to remember them.
Maybe,just maybe you should look back farther. You'll find all you seek and then some.
Saying I haven't contributed anything sure sounds like a personal attack to me.
What real knowledge have you contributed to this forum lately besides bitch about not being treated right.
To earn respect one must give respect.

I know you like them. That's pretty obvious from the effort you put into them.

Come on Mike. Are you reading what I'm writing? Mate is a term I often use to refer to anyone, so don't take it personal and don't flatter yourself. It comes from having lived in London and dealing a lot with Australians. It's the non-American version of buddy.

"Maybe just maybe you should look back further" . . . . seriously????? Have you read and understood absolutely nothing I have written. I am commenting on internet culture, I am not commenting on you!!!! Don't you understand that? In fact, you are EXACTLY proving my point for me in the very nature of your response. The only thing I can think of is that it's a generational thing. The Internet is not the real world Mike. It is fake and your contribution here no matter how valuable is absolutely transient. It's nothing personal. It is the same for everybody. And therein lies the rub.

Take me as an example. I have contributed over many years hugely on Ausbonsai, and I continue to do so, so there I am relatively well respected. Here though because I started on a thread on a highly topical and global issue (the Paris shootings that I found highly interesting) I am just a troll. And because I have had a bit of fun with being called a troll for the first time in my life and have only posted one thread with photos of my trees and commented hopefully constructively on a few other bonsai specific threads in your mind all I do is bitch. Again.......your response to me highlights and proves EXACTLY what I said about Internet psychology in my original post that you have decided to misinterpret and take offense to.

Take Bill Valavanis. The man continues to contribute value on the web. The result is that he is generally highly thought of online. He does not rest on his laurels and sit in front of his computer throwing out corny one liners. The moral? If you want to remain relevant, continue to be relevant. If you can't be arsed, don't moan when folks ON THE INTERNET who don't know you and your story don't value or recognise or give you kudos for your contribution. People don't respect snarky one-liners Mike. Get over it.

Go on then. Ask me to show my treas........ You must be gagging to.

 

[carp]

Omg I didn't know .gifs worked here....brings my trolling to a whole new level. Sorry guys, you're done for.

 

[eferguson1974]

Would like to add my own personal contribution to 2016.

I am tired of all of it.

I just want to do Bonsai.

The year 2015, has been for me one of the crappiest years of my 44 years of existence. I have had to sadly endure so much sorrow and pain through multiple loss of love ones, and through Family struck with grief. Me and my wife are so financial in debt over medical expenses that we will probably end up spending the rest of our lives and then some trying to just climb out from under it. At times, I don't even know how we even manage to get out if bed and carry on...

I have never been one to really discuss personal issues with others, because I have always felt why should I burden others with this, I am sure everyone has their own issues that are just as bad and in some way we are all just struggling to hold on at times...

I have never had an easy life and sadly have spent a good half or more of it, trying to quite literally bury my ownself with either drugs, alcohol, or reckless behavior. Art, and the meeting if my wife, for me has been the only real thing in life that has managed to hold all of it together.

It has quite literally through the years been the only ray of hope in a world that has often been not so shiney.

After meeting my wife, this began to change... I had a purpose. I began to feel I had value. Allow me to pat myself on the back for moment... for I began to realize I had real talent and hopefully could make a difference. And I want to make a difference. .. for life now seems to have a purpose.

I have managed to dig myself out of all the mess I have created for myself and no longer seek to just bury myself. I want to live. As I have sat and watched folks who have passed being remembered for what they have contributed, 2015 has made me really question what it is I want folks to remember me by.

All, I hope in 2016, is that I can stay the course and give them something better to remember. I don't think so far, I would like what they would remember.

Hope this year is better for you!

 

[LanceMac10]

Oh no.....I feel like I just lent the keys to the Volkswagon to Ted Bundy......

 

[M. Frary]

Ahhh Andrew.
You're proving my point for me just responding like you do. So long winded,trying to say you didn't comment about me.
And really all of this is humorous to me. Bonsai is a hobby,not life or death. So why not have a little fun?

 

[sorce]

Come on Mike. Are you reading what I'm writing?

Only half A. Legg!
Don't fall farther into the.....

Oh hell with it.....

The American Version of mate is more area and time specific.
Bro, Dog, Dude, Man, Cuz....

But "Buddy", only old guys use that when referring to their friends with others.

Other than that....I find it insulting mostly...usually you hear, "hey buddy" followed by "what the fuck...."

Then theres the "buddy" that comes after "thanks" and before, "come again!"....
And is usually reserved for use under turbans in convenient stores. Used in this context it usually comes off as condescending, but if you ever seen, wow what's the word for it, it's wigger for white folk....but if you ever seen a middle eastern dude act like a dude he sells blunts to....that shit is funny.

Anyway.....it seems my words of peace only effect Godzillas relationships with Americans.(with huge penis') So apparently you oversears get no overseers!

Just play nice.

Sorce