Kepplers contribution for 2016 on sniping and bickering.

wireme said:
On a more serious note it would be a shame if stuff like this stopped people from sharing good info passed on from time spent with professionals or self taught.
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I agree 100 percent. I just do not appreciate when they jump down peoples throats for no damn good reason - especially when a post is clearly written in English, not pointed to them, and they make up reasons to show their knowledge aggressively when it could have been used as a decent learning session...

Grimmy
 
Hello everybody! I'm new here. What I missed!?

I used to play basketball a whole lot when I was young. Was tough by school coach taught me the technique to shoot the ball. But once I got comfortable with the game and handling the ball the way the coach thought me, I tweaked it to where I'm more comfortable. Can I still shoot the ball the way I was taught? Sure, but doing it the way I'm comfortable with made my game better. Now I'm getting old and can't last the 2-3 hours like I used to : (
 
Grimmy, much this thread has been my posts about your "Charlie Brown" tree. IF you had stayed in that bread that your intent was to make a Charlie Brown tree, I would have said it was well done. But, no, you didn't. If I remember correctly, the tread was a newbie asking about wiring, yes? So, you chose as an example of quality wiring a tree purposely designed to look ugly? And you wonder why everyone is confused?

Look, beginners are confused enough. I try to make it simple. Once the simple concepts are mastered, THEN the student is ready to "break the rules".
 
Adair M said:
Grimmy, much this thread has been my posts about your "Charlie Brown" tree. IF you had stayed in that bread that your intent was to make a Charlie Brown tree, I would have said it was well done. But, no, you didn't. If I remember correctly, the tread was a newbie asking about wiring, yes? So, you chose as an example of quality wiring a tree purposely designed to look ugly? And you wonder why everyone is confused?

Look, beginners are confused enough. I try to make it simple. Once the simple concepts are mastered, THEN the student is ready to "break the rules".
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Hey, you been down in the wine cellar again? I hope so...not much on tv tonight
 
I honestly think that this was nothing more than a social experiment on Smoke's part with three threads posted all within about 90 minutes to show which one gets the most attention in both number of views and comments. The ones with actual content and sharing of information are laggards and the flame war thread is way out in front by almost 2x for both views and comments.

Just my thoughts on this.
 
I can well imagine this site being moderated and only one of these arrogant masterpieces (that think the site belongs to only them) being banned for a week. Instantly all the brothers of the shit on you committee will have a drastic change in attetude, that would send the potential of this forum into the stratosphere.
 
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Smoke I really admire your bonsai abilities and achievements. I started off reading your blog and loved it. I since deleted it from my favourites because I can't get myself so far to learn from anyone that I don't respect. Most of these jokers are up your ass and taking their lead from you. You are the main one that can make a real difference here.
There are so many looming in the dark that has valuable contributions to make.
As I see it...it's up to you to stick to your word and make it a better 2016 here.
 
Dav4 said:
Hey, you been down in the wine cellar again? I hope so...not much on tv tonight
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Dave, I had a bottle of Ridge Monte Bello 1975 Cabernet Sauvignon with Chistmas Dinner.

Obviously, I need to bring a bottle and share it with you!
 
fredman said:
I can well imagine this site being moderated and only one of these arrogant masterpieces (that think the site belongs to only them) being banned for a week. Instantly all the brothers of the shit on you committee will have a drastic change in attetude, that would send the potential of this forum into the stratosphere.
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NO DUDE BONSAINUT IS GREAT WITHOUT MODERATORS. FUCKKKK
 
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.
 
coh said:
Smoke is an evil genius, he knew exactly what he was doing when he started this thread!
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wireme said:
You know it man!
It's right there in the title.
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Bawahahahahaha...man I'm nieve. Didn't see that coming. Though, Al has grown on me. Because he does have much to offer...along with some orneriness tossed in. Who can't love those pink thongs. Well...maybe more than a few. But it sure gives ones something to talk about.

Happy New Year Al!
 
sawgrass said:
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.
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I don't know anyone who was sorry to see 2015 end. Mine sucked a bit, but apparently not nearly as much as yours. I hope 2016 is a better year for you and anyone else who needs a boost...good luck.
 
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