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    Quote Originally Posted by Herf N Turf View Post
    Edit: Oh and bytheway, we're not going to discuss any specific events, or specific members or groups in this, or any other thread. This is nothing, but bad blood that occurred in a long, far off, forgotten place and time. That stuff will not be carried into Cigar Bum.
    I disagree with you on the hows and whys, and I always will, but I absolutely agree that doesn't need to be brought here.

    All I meant in my response above was that bombing groups, in and of themselves, are not a negative thing, and don't intrinsically fly in the face of the spirit of giving. In fact, one of the best things about a group bomb it that it often leaves the recipient so buried in appreciation, he had no choice but to forget about retaliation and simply enjoy be appreciated.
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    Quote Originally Posted by StogieNinja View Post
    I gotta disagree with you there, Don. The Squids always were about recognizing and thanking members in the community that we appreciated. We had members who did their own thing, as did all the groups, and there were a few individuals towards the end that took things too far (there always are, and they're not exclusive to bombing groups) but I don't think it's fair or accurate to say that everything about the gangs flew in the face of the very spirit of giving.



    That may be the fairest thing that can be said on the matter.
    Thanks Derek, sums it up pretty good.

    When the Zillas came into being it wasn't about what it turned into at all.
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    Quote Originally Posted by StogieNinja View Post
    All I meant in my response above was that bombing groups, in and of themselves, are not a negative thing, and don't intrinsically fly in the face of the spirit of giving. In fact, one of the best things about a group bomb it that it often leaves the recipient so buried in appreciation, he had no choice but to forget about retaliation and simply enjoy be appreciated.
    Quote Originally Posted by Big Bull View Post
    Thanks Derek, sums it up pretty good.

    When the XXXX came into being it wasn't about what it turned into at all.
    Benn, please, I asked we not discuss this element. It can serve no purpose, but to perpetuate ire.

    I do, however, completely agree that at least initially, the "groups cum gangs" was a righteous endeavor. What I think will remain in dispute is at what point it began heading in the wrong direction. Either way, if you analyze the end game, it wasn't worth it.
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    Errrrrr...did y'all hear about the four meteorologists that went on a fishing trip together???


    They ended up FOURCASTING all day...
    Like my father before me, I will work the land,
    And like my brother before me, I took a rebel stand.

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    Don, if I have anyway stirred up a storm it was not my intent. The fact that everyone here TRULY does understand what a bomb or pif or maw is is great and it will remain that way. You can delete this thread if necessary as to not stir up anything else.
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    Done, and Done good sir!

    Quote Originally Posted by Herf N Turf View Post
    Benn, please, I asked we not discuss this element. It can serve no purpose, but to perpetuate ire.

    I do, however, completely agree that at least initially, the "groups cum gangs" was a righteous endeavor. What I think will remain in dispute is at what point it began heading in the wrong direction. Either way, if you analyze the end game, it wasn't worth it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by droy1958 View Post
    Errrrrr...did y'all hear about the four meteorologists that went on a fishing trip together???


    They ended up FOURCASTING all day...
    Nice.....lol, I actually haven't heard that one before.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Bull View Post
    Nice.....lol, I actually haven't heard that one before.
    I actually made it up MANY years ago...
    Like my father before me, I will work the land,
    And like my brother before me, I took a rebel stand.

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    I was never a part of the bombing groups but have friends on both sides of the argument. I can see both sides...but I think it's a difference of personality and a generational gap that created the issue. While it might look like they were puffing out their chest, the intention was always good. There was CERTAINLY a negative aspect of it as a few seemed to draw lines and you were either a cool kid or you weren't...but I think it all boiled down to a willingness to be a little immature and "fun" for some and a desire to keep the forum mature and 'respectable" from others. I can see both sides and respect both sides but personally it's a lot better now that the groups have a playground as an outlet.
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