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    Default I get the hint, finally. Wrong place to be.

    I've decided to call it quits here folks. I'm getting too old to be reminded nobody really cares what I add here, or say. I drop in every day, several times. Often leave a post, and it seems it's just foolishness to expect anybody would respond to an old man who KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT ANYTHING. Or at least, that's the feeling I have been getting for a long time.
    I know my time has come when it seems talking to the wall would get better responses. So. Though I will drop in. There's no sense in trying to be heard anymore. Either deaf ear's, or Ignore seem to be the price of saying anything anymore.

    See ya all around. I've still got my six grandkids who are willing to listen. Bye.
    I may be older than most. I may say things not everybody will like.
    But despite all of that. I will never lower myself to the level of Liars, Haters, Cheats, and Hypocrites.
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    Quote Originally Posted by icansayit View Post
    I've decided to call it quits here folks. I'm getting too old to be reminded nobody really cares what I add here, or say. I drop in every day, several times. Often leave a post, and it seems it's just foolishness to expect anybody would respond to an old man who KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT ANYTHING. Or at least, that's the feeling I have been getting for a long time.
    I know my time has come when it seems talking to the wall would get better responses. So. Though I will drop in. There's no sense in trying to be heard anymore. Either deaf ear's, or Ignore seem to be the price of saying anything anymore.

    See ya all around. I've still got my six grandkids who are willing to listen. Bye.
    You'll be shocked, but I for one, would be sorry to see you go! I really enjoy your posts about your military time, your grandkids, and the very few you've written about the love of your life.

    I may not respond to your current event posts, but blame me, not what you're posting. Hells bells, most don't like my stuff either.


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    Quote Originally Posted by icansayit View Post
    I've decided to call it quits here folks. I'm getting too old to be reminded nobody really cares what I add here, or say. I drop in every day, several times. Often leave a post, and it seems it's just foolishness to expect anybody would respond to an old man who KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT ANYTHING. Or at least, that's the feeling I have been getting for a long time.
    I know my time has come when it seems talking to the wall would get better responses. So. Though I will drop in. There's no sense in trying to be heard anymore. Either deaf ear's, or Ignore seem to be the price of saying anything anymore.

    See ya all around. I've still got my six grandkids who are willing to listen. Bye.
    Geez man... I usually ALWAYS give your posts a "like." I read them all. If I don't respond it's mainly because I agree with you and don't really have anything to add.

    Course I'm "old" too... but I'm just a chatter box. I don't have people around me to talk to so I let it all out here...
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    Don't bail bro. Things are forever changing. Sometimes I start a thread and it gets 100 various replies, and other times it goes unanswered. All depends on the day and week and the world around us, and of course the subject content. Lately with all the crap in government, and now this virus, times are feeling a little weird.

    But don't bail for a lack of replies. I know for one that I definitely read your posts AND enjoy them. But that goes for most posts so long as it's not fighting crap. Like Kath pointed out, I love the experience you show in some areas and definitely the old navy stories! After awhile, we all learn that little much more about one another and then we feel like we know one another that much more.

    Things fluctuate weirdly, which seems to affect overall posting and then individual responses from many.

    I don't see any issues with you bro. I enjoy your posts as much as from anyone else here. And yeah, sometimes I will click like/thanks and move on as I agree 100% with what you wrote!

    And there's no hint, NO ONE wants you gone!! You ARE part of our little family.

    Oh, and no doubt I enjoy much of your stuff as you can be a funny bastard at times!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by jimnyc View Post
    Don't bail bro. Things are forever changing. Sometimes I start a thread and it gets 100 various replies, and other times it goes unanswered. All depends on the day and week and the world around us, and of course the subject content. Lately with all the crap in government, and now this virus, times are feeling a little weird.

    But don't bail for a lack of replies. I know for one that I definitely read your posts AND enjoy them. But that goes for most posts so long as it's not fighting crap. Like Kath pointed out, I love the experience you show in some areas and definitely the old navy stories! After awhile, we all learn that little much more about one another and then we feel like we know one another that much more.

    Things fluctuate weirdly, which seems to affect overall posting and then individual responses from many.

    I don't see any issues with you bro. I enjoy your posts as much as from anyone else here. And yeah, sometimes I will click like/thanks and move on as I agree 100% with what you wrote!

    And there's no hint, NO ONE wants you gone!! You ARE part of our little family.

    Oh, and no doubt I enjoy much of your stuff as you can be a funny bastard at times!!
    There is no rhyme or reason I can figure out. I can post something I think is a stupid, off-color comment and gets thanks and likes from everyone; conversely post something I think is important, well presented and definitely to be considered by all and crickets chirping Even worse, someone else will come along and post the same thing later and get a 3 pager, thanked and liked top to bottom

    As stated, it's just weird and I gave up trying to figure it out years ago.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gunny View Post
    There is no rhyme or reason I can figure out. I can post something I think is a stupid, off-color comment and gets thanks and likes from everyone; conversely post something I think is important, well presented and definitely to be considered by all and crickets chirping Even worse, someone else will come along and post the same thing later and get a 3 pager, thanked and liked top to bottom

    As stated, it's just weird and I gave up trying to figure it out years ago.
    hells bells, most do not respond to my posts or they start their own thread, ignoring mine. I don't give a fig, I stay and piss them off.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Kathianne View Post
    hells bells, most do not respond to my posts or they start their own thread, ignoring mine. I don't give a fig, I stay and piss them off.
    I just found a thread I started that someone actually responded to and got all light in the head about it

    If I start 20 threads and 1 begins a discussion I consider the effort a success. I gave up trying to figure out what is and isn't selling besides the most obvious.
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    I switched to a tablet from computer a couple years ago. I can't type as fast so I don't spend as much time responding. Linking to articles is also more complicated. It's not due to who posts the info ... it is just how much time I have.

    I have plenty to say ... just don't want to type one letter at a time. When I switch back to computer I'll say more I'm sure.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gunny View Post
    There is no rhyme or reason I can figure out. I can post something I think is a stupid, off-color comment and gets thanks and likes from everyone; conversely post something I think is important, well presented and definitely to be considered by all and crickets chirping Even worse, someone else will come along and post the same thing later and get a 3 pager, thanked and liked top to bottom

    As stated, it's just weird and I gave up trying to figure it out years ago.
    I think it's human nature at times to post and feel like our opinions aren't responded to, or that it means they are ignored and/or discounted.

    I have similar experiences to you. I have posted what I thought were just little funny photos, and sometimes get 20 thanks/likes from it and maybe even some replies feeding off one another. Then other times I can post what I think are similar little pics or such, and get it ignored, no thanks/likes and no responses. Hell, those may be the days that the news is slow and not many here, or a day that has tons of political news and folks are invested in that.

    And yeah, other times I could have written a post that took 30 minutes and well thought out, and it's followed by silence. Sh and the it happens.

    But I can say this, and I think factually, that no one I know hates AT, nor wants him gone, nor has an issue with him.... but I have seen many discuss his Navy experiences and his input based on his experiences. And for me, I think at times he can be a funny old bastard!!

    I truly hope he doesn't go.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jimnyc View Post
    I think it's human nature at times to post and feel like our opinions aren't responded to, or that it means they are ignored and/or discounted.

    I have similar experiences to you. I have posted what I thought were just little funny photos, and sometimes get 20 thanks/likes from it and maybe even some replies feeding off one another. Then other times I can post what I think are similar little pics or such, and get it ignored, no thanks/likes and no responses. Hell, those may be the days that the news is slow and not many here, or a day that has tons of political news and folks are invested in that.

    And yeah, other times I could have written a post that took 30 minutes and well thought out, and it's followed by silence. Sh and the it happens.

    But I can say this, and I think factually, that no one I know hates AT, nor wants him gone, nor has an issue with him.... but I have seen many discuss his Navy experiences and his input based on his experiences. And for me, I think at times he can be a funny old bastard!!

    I truly hope he doesn't go.
    If I thanked you for every post you make that I like you might think I'm crushing on you Jim ...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kathianne View Post
    hells bells, most do not respond to my posts or they start their own thread, ignoring mine. I don't give a fig, I stay and piss them off.
    Nah, not true there either. You've been around with us a little bit. You get many replies, and like everyone else you can make some posts that hit the ignored region for no reason.

    And the thread thingy always happens, and folks always think their headline is different than another thread, or that the subject is worthy of another thread, not that it's done to anger anyone. I know that "I" am likely the most guilty of that one, and will sometimes do it to my own threads!

    And if someone has an issue with me, I too will just try and ignore it and post away anyway. There's always someone that digs the subject being posted and will perhaps engage. And if not? Then I go out here in NY and look to kick a liberal.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gunny View Post
    I just found a thread I started that someone actually responded to and got all light in the head about it

    If I start 20 threads and 1 begins a discussion I consider the effort a success. I gave up trying to figure out what is and isn't selling besides the most obvious.
    Ding ding ding!

    That's what I try to do. Hit the news circuit and post the important things and things that are of interest to myself. Some will get ignored and some might get some friction.
    “You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the U.S. of arrogance, Germany doesn't want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named "Bush", "Dick", and "Colin." Need I say more?” - Chris Rock

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    Quote Originally Posted by SassyLady View Post
    If I thanked you for every post you make that I like you might think I'm crushing on you Jim ...
    LOL

    I used to be extremely reserved about giving them out, only when truly deserved. I mean, I still do, but then found myself sometimes using it instead of replying. Like "I like that and agree 100% with you" and then leave that thread.

    I am still that way with rep points. That's reserved still.
    “You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the U.S. of arrogance, Germany doesn't want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named "Bush", "Dick", and "Colin." Need I say more?” - Chris Rock

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimnyc View Post
    I think it's human nature at times to post and feel like our opinions aren't responded to, or that it means they are ignored and/or discounted.

    I have similar experiences to you. I have posted what I thought were just little funny photos, and sometimes get 20 thanks/likes from it and maybe even some replies feeding off one another. Then other times I can post what I think are similar little pics or such, and get it ignored, no thanks/likes and no responses. Hell, those may be the days that the news is slow and not many here, or a day that has tons of political news and folks are invested in that.

    And yeah, other times I could have written a post that took 30 minutes and well thought out, and it's followed by silence. Sh and the it happens.

    But I can say this, and I think factually, that no one I know hates AT, nor wants him gone, nor has an issue with him.... but I have seen many discuss his Navy experiences and his input based on his experiences. And for me, I think at times he can be a funny old bastard!!

    I truly hope he doesn't go.
    I don't have a problem at all with AT. When discussing the military and deployment via Naval vessel, he's the only Fleet squid I know on the board. Matter of fact, I think he's the only Fleet squid I know anymore.

    I can also say as everyone should know by now, I do and have had to put my grandchildren first. Way it is. But they don't listen any more than any of you ya-hoos
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    Quote Originally Posted by jimnyc View Post
    LOL

    I used to be extremely reserved about giving them out, only when truly deserved. I mean, I still do, but then found myself sometimes using it instead of replying. Like "I like that and agree 100% with you" and then leave that thread.

    I am still that way with rep points. That's reserved still.
    I guess I sort of judge both content and delivery. I often agree with the point someone is making, but they go all bad language or prejudices and such, I do not respond or thank, etc. I'm not sorry about not doing so, I wish they'd just make their points.


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