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The Karate Squid
Originally Posted by
Herf N Turf
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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Bummin' Around
Originally Posted by
StogieNinja
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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The Walrus
Originally Posted by
StogieNinja
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.
Originally Posted by
Big Bull
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.
Debt is the weapon used to conquer and enslave societies and interest is it's ammunition.
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Royal Bum
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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Jumpin’ Railcars and Collectin' Cans
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.
Better to be thought a fool, Than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
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Bummin' Around
Done, and Done good sir!
Originally Posted by
Herf N Turf
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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Bummin' Around
Originally Posted by
droy1958
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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Royal Bum
Originally Posted by
Big Bull
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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