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Amiga computer related discussion => General chat about Amiga topics => Topic started by: redrumloa on January 11, 2004, 02:41:48 PM
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I want to apologize for my loud and public exit from Amiga.org. I am not a drama queen and frankly I would probably roll my eyes if someone else did it, so I am not to be above criticism myself.
I cannot get into the details to why I did what I did, so I present to you a multiple choice. Please pick the answer that best fits.
A) Brother's wedding
B) Backhoe accident
C) Artica problems
D) It only affects pirates, but it really didn't happen
E) The tee-shirt and coupon is in the mail, stop calling me!
F) A drunk employee really did it **
Ok, ok enough of my poor attempt at humor, but seriously as many know I am very open about most issues, but I really can't elaborate on why I acted so out of character. It has nothing to do with Amiga.org, the staff or users. Amiga.org is quite frankly my favorite website on the internet. I say this with no disrespect to ANN, Moob or even AW.NET but IMHO AO is the center of the Amiga universe.
I resolve to never make such an announcement again and do everything in my power to assist the AO staff and members. You can pry AO out of my cold dead hands
So let's recap. A) I acted like a jackass. B) I apologize C) I deny everything D) I am here to stay.
Regards,
Jim Farley
aka redrumloa
** This comment was not intended to imply CyberEye is drunk. He just naturally acts this way
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I also want to thank everyone who emailed kind words and positive encouragement. It was a little humbling to see how many and who emailed and PMed.
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A) I acted like a jackass.
So do most people at one time or another
B) I apologize
Accepted :-D
C) I deny everything
:-D
D) I am here to stay.
Yaaay!!! :-D
Welcome back :-)
--Edit--
Congrats on becoming a Guru Meditator :pint:
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Whoohoo! *pops the champagne* now lets get ready for this exiting year for the Amiga, and let the good times roll :-)
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@redrumloa
(http://yourdreamnet.co.uk/amigacentre/hosted/icon_welcome.gif)
Welcome back - we've missed you :-D Looks like you're now one of (two?) Gurus on the site now :-o :-)
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@Redrumloa
Good to have you back!! I know how you feel. I get sick of the crap Amiga goes through myself, but I just cant pull away. I have to much fun in spite of it all.
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@Red
WB
Things happen that make us react suddenly and make decisions that we have to reverse later.
But it is these type of circumstances that make us wake up and look at the world differently.
I can understand that you would like to keep the reasons under cover and maybe we do not need to know. Maybe all will be told. Who knows?
The occurence af a few things in succession did lead to speculation and rumours though, as you are probably fully aware. Some of these may have been way out but some maybe true. Whatever the situation is now, it has got to be positive.
It is not easy to eat your own words so things must have improved (hopefully) to a great extent that you feel that you can put it all behind you and continue.
Well to be truthful, I never thought it would be easy for you to leave after being such a regular. If AO exists it is only natural that Redrumloa is part of it.
So welcome back Jim. Sit back and make yourself comfortable. Your're here for the long haul ;-)
Oh BTW, about the apology.......think we'll let you get away with it, just this once :-P
"Guru Meditator" LOL :-D
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I say we reset his post count as retribution :-)
So, you couldn't stay away, couldn't resist it eh? Told you you thought I was GREAT!
:-)
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drama queen
:lol:
welcome back, let the fun begin!
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Welcome back mate!!!!!!!!! :pint: :pint: :pint: :pint: :pint: :pint:
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@redrumloa
Welcome back Jim. :-D
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redfox
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Whatever the problem was, (none of our biz)
Good to see you back :-)
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@Redrumloa:
Welcome back!
/Patrik
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Welcome back. FYI I got the case and my A3000 will soon have a nice new(er) home. :)
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Welcome home m8 :-)
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I say we reset his post count as retribution
:lol: :roflmao: :roflmao: :lol:
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So let's recap. A) I acted like a jackass.
So let's recap. A) I acted like a jackass.
Actually I missed the part where you left, what did I blink again?
Anyway, I can safely say I wasn't offended, but you know... if I think about it really hard... ya I think I'm starting to get upset. Ya, what you did was wrong man. oooooohhhh I'm steamed...really really steamed.
Anyway, good to have you back. I've learned to never say I'm leaving. You can't leave. No one ever leaves. I understand the sentiment, but its just not going to happen, not ever. I think we will all learn to get along together, because we have no choice. Everyone look around, these are the people you will know for life.
ok, hows that for drama.
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i missed what happened :-?
but yeah welcome back ya big softie :-P
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That job at Amiga Inc certainly did not last very long :lol:
Welcome back and become a moderator again.
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So let's recap. A) I acted like a jackass.
So we should reset his post count AND have him do something usually seen in Jackass?
AO members drive a hard bargain :-)
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I'm completely unsurprised by this :-). Redrum, you often tend to react too emotionally to things (no offense!).
Anyhow good to see y'r back dude! :-D
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Wb Red ..
In the words of a few songs .. It helps to Sleep on it, Baby Baby coz its a New world in the morning
I hope Your personal crisises get resolved favourably.
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Welcome back. Thanks for the Mouse... It rocks! :-D
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mikeymike wrote:
I say we reset his post count as retribution :-)
So, you couldn't stay away, couldn't resist it eh? Told you you thought I was GREAT!
:-)
WOOF! WOOF!
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Reddrumloa Ah.. I hope things are ok now.. Or at least better.
Anyhow.. Welcome back
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Nice to see you again, Mate. I hope that all is well in your world.
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Good to see you as being you Red :-D
So let's recap. A) I acted like a jackass. B) I apologize C) I deny everything D) I am here to stay.
Read my sig ;-)
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Well, I'm just happy to see you back, and there's no need for an explanation. Of course I still reserve the right to bust your balls, but I'll wait for the most opportunistic time for that! ;-)
- Mike
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@ redrumloa
Great! :-) So what about your cancelled business venture? Are you "reloading" that aswell?
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@redrumloa
I haven't been a member of this site for very long, but long enough to see that you are a big part of it! It's good to see you back but I don't think that an apology to A.org is necessary - you needed a break, so you took a break - good on you. I applaud long term members' courage in leaving for either a while or good (quite a few recently) but I am puzzled by the guilt that they seem to feel - surely people aren't shallow enough to hold it against you so why worry yourself so much?
I think someone said you one of two people with over 5000 posts - wow! It is good to see anyone with such commitment back.
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Abou27 wrote:
@redrumloa
I haven't been a member of this site for very long, but long enough to see that you are a big part of it! It's good to see you back but I don't think that an apology to A.org is necessary - you needed a break, so you took a break - good on you. I applaud long term members' courage in leaving for either a while or good (quite a few recently) but I am puzzled by the guilt that they seem to feel - surely people aren't shallow enough to hold it against you so why worry yourself so much?
I think someone said you one of two people with over 5000 posts - wow! It is good to see anyone with such commitment back.
heheheheh, yeah he took a break... for about 9 days :lol:
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What's so funny? He took a break - it could have been shorter or it could have been longer. Are you laughing at what I said or taking the cynical view that Redrumloa's break was a publicity stunt? :-o
Yo, shall I get my coat....
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@redrumloa
I am not a drama queen and frankly I would probably roll my eyes if someone else did it, so I am not to be above criticism myself.
I think I already rolled my eyes in that thread in a manner of speaking... (http://www.amiga.org/forums/viewtopic.php?topic_id=13817&forum=1&49):roll:
but seriously, I've not made an "I"m leaving thread" yet but I'm sure I've posted a couple of other silly things when I've been angry with the world for being so crap at times.
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its life jim, but not as we know it :-)
welcome back dude!
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Abou27 wrote:
What's so funny? He took a break - it could have been shorter or it could have been longer. Are you laughing at what I said or taking the cynical view that Redrumloa's break was a publicity stunt? :-o
Yo, shall I get my coat....
I'm amazed he managed to say away as long as he did!!! :lol:
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Oh, I see, It is very strange how addictive this site is. I've found myself gone from asking occasional question to being online for 5hrs every night! Nicotine addictive levels!
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bloodline wrote:
heheheheh, yeah he took a break... for about 9 days :lol:
Yup, and that means we missed out on about ~300 Redrumloa posts in that period! ;-)
- Mike
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What about a pancake option? :-D
Never knew you were gone but glad to see you back.
Do you have 4 32meg simms for a CSMKIII?
Stew
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Do you have 4 32meg simms for a CSMKIII?
Does a bear crap in the forrest? :-D Sure I do. IIRC we ask $29 for the set typically on eBay. We don't have any on eBay ATM, but email me if you need them.
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@all
You are all too kind, and yes I do expect some light hearted ribbing. Eh, i do the crime I must face the music:-)
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You are all too kind, and yes I do expect some light hearted ribbing
Jim's ribbed, for Amiga's pleasure. :-P
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Jim's ribbed, for Amiga's pleasure.
Hmm.... That would mean we'd be stickin' it to Amiga. That'd be a first! ;-)
Welcome back, Red!
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Takes a big man.
Didn't even read the post, but you got guts.
We all flip sometimes. :-)
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Good to see ya made it back and are OK. :)
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Redrumloa related:
You are all too kind, and yes I do expect some light hearted ribbing.
;-) And light hearted ribbing you'll get, but as Glaucus suggested, we'll wait until the right moment...
It's been said that if you open your mouth while you're upset, you'll make the best speech you'll ever regret, and I've taken that to heart in my life.
:roll: Not that I always stick to it, mind you... At any rate, you should know that you're always welcome in this crowd. It's good to have you back.
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redrumloa wrote:
@all
You are all too kind, and yes I do expect some light hearted ribbing. Eh, i do the crime I must face the music:-)
Knew you'd be back. The withdrawl could be permanently damaging to the Amiga soul, not to mention making life just plain unbearable. :getmad:
And yes, if you do the crime you must face the music, but please, Laurence Welk makes my teeth chatter . . :lol:
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Hey Jim,
Welcome back my man!
Whatever your reasons, I'm glad you had a change of heart!
:pint: (Alcohol free ;-) )
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w00t w00t!
WB Jim!
Check your PM ;-)
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HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHA (breath)
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA(breath)
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHa (gag)(cough)(sputter)
ok ok, so I can on;y laugh at you so long, I'm new-er to the commune of Amiga.org but From the past posts that had something good to say, you were in them!!! TANKZ 4 coming back!
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Alrighty, then.
Apology accepted. :-)
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@Red
Welcome back dude. I see you got a new ranking too :-D
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Welcome Back Red.
It just wouldn't be the same without you!
Cheers,
Graham C
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Welcome back Red. :-)
I didn't know that you had left.
Leave for a few days to enjoy the holidays and all hell breaks loose. :-P
Again, welcome back.