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Hey guys -

Just wanted to drop a note to those of you who have helped me to achieve the coveted "Member of the Month" award.

Iacas - can't wait to get my Miuras, thanks so much for that.

All right - seriously.........

Reputation points (or whatever we call them these days, skins?) are things that I never really noticed before and just spent a few minutes reading some comments from people who took the time to give me a rap.

It's something I haven't done enough of myself - but plan on doing it a bit more - giving a thumbs up and more to people who deserve it.

It is comforting to know that in a virtual world where you have to kind of guess what people are really thinking (or saying sometimes) that there are lots of people out there who are on a similar wavelength and enjoy a bit of sparring, a bit of irony and some fun.

Something that is quite interesting -

There have been quite a few times when I've typed something - knowing that it's provocative (but always my honest thoughts on the subject) and thought - "OK I'm gone now, I wonder what happens when they put you in the hole or wherever you go."

To my surprise, and occasional amusement, I find that I am supported and I feel better. The positives tend to outweigh the negatives. Life's a bit like that, I find. Thankfully!

There have been times when I've sailed alittle close to the wind - and have been gently reminded of the fact (as if I didn't know ) in PMs that are always friendly and understated. I appreciate it.

I do know that you catch more flies with honey than vinegar, but forgive me if occasionally I go a little crazy about something that I feel strongly about.

I promise to give out more skins and encourage others to do the same.

Shorty

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In the race of life, always back self-interest. At least you know it's trying.

 

 

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I'd say "congrats, Shorty" but I know how you hate that abbreviation

I've said this is in a couple threads already but it seems more appropriate here: great avatar

Wait, you hate smiley faces too right? My fault.

Well done though. And hey, at least I spaced out my post appropriately.

Cheers, buddy

Constantine

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Originally Posted by Shorty

Something that is quite interesting -

There have been quite a few times when I've typed something - knowing that it's provocative (but always my honest thoughts on the subject) and thought - "OK I'm gone now, I wonder what happens when they put you in the hole or wherever you go."



The last time I was there I think it was called the "penalty box".

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Originally Posted by shades9323

The last time I was there I think it was called the "penalty box".

Still is. I don't think Shorty's ever been in it. It takes willful ignorance or repeatedly overtly caustic and/or immature posts to get in there.

I like hockey and there's no equivalent in golf to the Penalty Box - a temporary "cooling down" area. I mean, really, we'd call it the "Drop Zone" but that doesn't make any sense, right?

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Originally Posted by shades9323

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Originally Posted by Shorty

Something that is quite interesting -

There have been quite a few times when I've typed something - knowing that it's provocative (but always my honest thoughts on the subject) and thought - "OK I'm gone now, I wonder what happens when they put you in the hole or wherever you go."

The last time I was there I think it was called the "penalty box".



My first few rep points were all negative.  Thank goodness that button is gone, eh guys?!?!?

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Originally Posted by sean_miller

My first few rep points were all negative.  Thank goodness that button is gone, eh guys?!?!?


I'm happy it's gone. When we looked at the stats you would have been surprised at who dished out the negative rep points and to what extent.

It wasn't anyone who's posted here, btw.

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Shorty,

At first I read:  "Iacas - can't wait to get my Miuras, thanks so much for that.", then I got secretly jealous.  Then I got over it and was happy for you to enjoy your new blades.  Then I read: "All right - seriously.........", and I got secretly relieved

Glad you're member of the month.  I don't think anyone deserves it more my friend.

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Originally Posted by bunkerputt

Shorty,

At first I read:  "Iacas - can't wait to get my Miuras, thanks so much for that.", then I got secretly jealous.  Then I got over it and was happy for you to enjoy your new blades.  Then I read: "All right - seriously.........", and I got secretly relieved

Glad you're member of the month.  I don't think anyone deserves it more my friend.



Haha, me too. At first I said to myself, jeez, maybe I really should start making more quality posts....oh wait, he's kidding. Back to mediocrity!

BTW, Jamo's thumbs up comment is hysterical.

Constantine

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lol Reference Nick Swardson... "Nobody ever honestly accepts an award and says - Yeah, this is sweet... ummm, well first and foremost, I'd like to thank the Devil, the man downstairs!". For the rest of it, just watch his stand-up skit lol.

Congratulations, Shorty!

Your TST success proves to me that I can continue to post in my usual "snarky" way and yet, still be appreciated at the same time! Ahhh aspirations, you've got to love them.

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Guys, just remember: Tagger of the Month and Reviewer of the Month are going to be easy to win, too. And Shorty is ineligible to win MOTM for 12 months. So you can win that too. But still, Reviewer and Tagger will be easier to win. Get on 'em! ;-)

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Congrats shorty...I certainly enjoy your passion!

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  • 3 years later...
Congratulations, and I also think that there should be a Shorty Award given to members who make others fuss up to the truth! :-) Great job finally getting the recognition you deserve!

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The thread is 4 years old boys.

Yours in earnest, Jason.
Call me Ernest, or EJ or Ernie.

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The thread is 4 years old boys.


And it'll never get too old. . . :beer:

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The thread is 4 years old boys.


And still going strong, eh?  Cool :-)

In the race of life, always back self-interest. At least you know it's trying.

 

 

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Congratulations Shorty, I might now always agree with your perspective, but you're usually entertaining.

Well said ... and my thoughts as well for the short time I have been here.

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