Courtesy On The Forum

[Harry Bonar]

Gentlemen:
I guess I got a nerve touched. We, the way I look at it, are all "brothers" here on the forum. We ought not always, "be out to get someone, or someones posts or ideas" - we ought to be here to exchange ideas, yes, sometimes incorrect, but our best ideas. Yea, we'll all make mistakes, but there is no reason to get on someones back - I don't like it!
I try to be as courteous as possible, I expect the same - and 99% of the time we all do a great job, I like every member - but it can get me personally a bit riled when I feel someone is on my back. I live at Veto, Ohio and everybody knows me and where I live and the kind of difference of opinion I appreciate is a face to face meeting.
Now, I'll be the first to, now, apologize if I've been out of line if I've offended anyone, personally if need be - but if I get the feeling like someone wants a piece of me that's different.
I guess I need to apologize, now, for getting a bit riled - I apologize!
Harry B.

 

[Don P]

Question

What happened to bring this about. I seem to be behind the 8 ball on this But I do agree with you.

 

[Harry Bonar]

O.K.

Sir:
Thanks for the reply - things are settled as far as I'm concerned (I shouldn't let things bother me) - the man who it's about knows who he is - I'm sorry I got riled - I've got a very short fuse - I probably was wrong about the whole thing --- I apologize.
Harry B.

 

[CowTowner]

Better to vent and apologize here, than on the street with violence.
Also better than allowing a rift, real or imagined, from escalating.
Bravo, sir.

 

[VaFisher]

Harry I havent had the pleasure of dealing with you on a personal issue but I have seen some of your post and consider you to be a asset to this board so keep your thoughts coming.

 

[Harry Bonar]

Thanks Guys!

Sirs:
I apologize for the short temper - this happens once in a blue moon - I'm sorry for losing it momentarily.
Everythings O.K. now - I apologize.
Harry B.

 

[SmokinTom]

Good for you Harry.It takes a real man to do this.Sometimes you just have to chill.A good day to you sir.Tom

 

[srtrax]

Harry Sir! We all have good days and bad, i try to keep my mouth shut on thoes bad days,or just plain tuckered out, and sometimes words wrote sound harsher than if we were talking one on one. I hear ya and from what i have seen in your posts is a great way to deal with people, i always enjoy reading yours! Sir you have a great day and enjoy the holidays! Steve

 

[TexasSeaRay]

You know, it's hard to get across exactly what you're trying to say--and especially in context--with just words on a screen. When you're having a bad day, are tired, or are just a little thin-skinned on certain issues (as we all are from time to time), it IS easy to "lose it" from time to time.

It's a whole new world on this internet thing.

Jeff

 

[grymster2007]

You know, it's hard to get across exactly what you're trying to say--and especially in context--with just words on a screen.

Ain't that the truth! I think I've offended a couple of times merely by forgetting to add a smiley face to a snide comment. Thread gets closed and maybe someone doesn't like me anymore.... well, more likely.... just likes me even less.

In any case, always considering that it's far more difficult to convey emotion with the written word is something I try to remind myself of frequently. That and don't take any of this too seriously. Life is hard enough without voluntarily submitting ones self to more grief here.

 

[The Tourist]

Harry, I hope you feel better. It appears that something is bothering you, and I won't belittle the way you feel. No man knows the nature of another man's heart.

Having said that, I read your stuff. Frankly, my posts, feelings and relationships with several TFL members is a lot more toxic than yours. In fact, I cannot even think of one comment you have made that sticks out in my mind as over-the-top.

A properly run forum is an exchange of ideas. In that vein, you reacted to something--something that must have been very important to you.

Any guy here whose posts are worth reading (and worthy of a response) feels and writes that way.

 

[Harry Bonar]

thanks

Guys!
I really do apologize - I think I was wrong anyway! I'm really sorry - I love you all - everybody have a great Christmas.
Harry B.

 

[Hawg]

You know, it's hard to get across exactly what you're trying to say--and especially in context--with just words on a screen.

That is so true. People don't always interpret what you say to mean what you said. Harry,I know I've ticked some people off here but for the life of me I can't recall anywhere you said anything to get somebody's knickers in a knot.

 

[Redneckrepairs]

I am an ******* in real life too . With that being said i do try and be polite online , but occationaly i look away and the snark comes out .

 

[Neophyte1]

visit

I cruise through here daily. Each of you have treated me kindly and with respect. For that I say thanks. Each of us have opinions Each of us have knowledge each of us have sensitivity
My visits are to learn, and visit with your thoughts. Thanks to all.
Harry: Sir; if it were me that insulted; your thoughts would embarrass me to no end. Sir; you would be owed a most humiliated apology for my indiscretions.