A little overdue, but I wanted to thank KARMATOSE for helping me move and setup 3 pins a little while back. And thank you as well for fixing that pop bumper on Starship Troopers!!  It works like a charm.

Nothing like having having friends over to play pinball when 3 of your 5 are in need of repair    

Although the amount of beer we had kinda made up for it.  

hey! you didnt thank me for playing that horrible... horrible... Motordome game.

I also want to thank KARMATOSE for picking up some things for me at the last starburst auction. THANKS KARMA for being such a stand up guy!!!  

So is it a this point that I post a poll on if I should reactivate his account?

Hmm... fine... just for curiosity's sake.

There... now you all can decide. Have fun.

See in the polls thread.

Quoted from Sparky

There... now you all can decide. Have fun.

See in the polls thread.

Poll thread deleted?

If Sparky acts autocratically he gets flamed.

If Sparky acts democratically he gets flamed.

If Sparky acts period..... he gets flamed.

He may be able to please some of the people some of the time, but he will never please all of the people all of the time. Give the guy a break for goodness sakes.

I'd love to know your definition of "flamed", 'cause I saw no flaming going on at all.

Crazy place, this MAACA... there's definitely a lot more drama (and drama queens) here, than on CGCC.  

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Quoted from machine.slave

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Me too. Just the odd distraction on here while I am trying to find pinball related stuff.

Now tell me what's wrong with my System 7 MPU and I will be content.

Im still waiting to see what sys 11 are for sale?

Quoted from machine.slave

I'd love to know your definition of "flamed", 'cause I saw no flaming going on at all.

It's all  via PM's.

Quoted from cooke

Poll thread deleted?

Good question.......

Last night when I checked, it was still up.  It was 2:1 for Karma's reinstatement, or 19 votes in favour, and 9 against.

Quoted from necro_nemesis

If Sparky acts autocratically he gets flamed.

If Sparky acts democratically he gets flamed.

If Sparky acts period..... he gets flamed.

He may be able to please some of the people some of the time, but he will never please all of the people all of the time. Give the guy a break for goodness sakes.

Yup, maybe Ian should consider changing his approach in dealing with future conflicts... I find this one works quite well in situations like this  
Whether or not he lets KAMATOSE back, I think is an issue for the two of them to resolve. Regarding the pole thread: we all know it didn't just evaporate. I'm sure it's gone for a reason. Best to just leave sleeping dogs lie at this point I think.
Besides, I'm sure there'll be another train wreck in the near future for us to get our jollies on... There always is.

Move along folks, nothing to see here.
Adam

I find the differences between MAACA, RGP, TOPL and CGCC are mainly of tone.  The admins have set a tone here of a "family" atmosphere, respectful discourse, less tolerance for pornographic remarks or photos, less off colour language.  I find it in keeping with the Ottawa/Montreal collectors crowd who are especially laid back, trustworthy, tolerant and respectful.  Sometimes the line gets crossed for one reason or another, but we deal with it in our own way, people migrate to the forum they feel most comfortable.   I for one am happy with the way things are run here, it's one of the most welcoming, productive and useful forums I've participated in.

Quoted from websherpa

but we deal with it in our own way, people migrate to the forum they feel most comfortable.

I just joined to work on my French.

Quoted from necro_nemesis

I just joined to work on my French.

Me too, and I'm French!!!

This is not the french section,it is the chat section.The french section was separated to a different forum :p

I just don't know why y'all feel the need to PM the poor guy whenever your fur gets ruffled a bit..

that hardly ever happens to us mods at the "less family oriented"(?) CGCC     In fact, I think that's happened to me once in the last 4 years -- same issue, a "naughty picture" was posted.

Anywho, why do you all have to derail my "Thank You" thread?  

Quoted from goodicksa

I'm sure there'll be another train wreck in the near for us to get our jollies on... There always is.

Move along folks, nothing to see here.
Adam

Amen brother!

I'm sure if Karmatose wants to come back he'll contact Sparky himself if he hasn't already.

OK, I would also like to thank KARMA for pickin up a case of CHERRY COKE in MICHIGAN for me,dam that is getting hard to find.

(I was schooling them on ROCKY AND BULLWINKLE yesterday) lol

Cool game if your old enough to know who they are.


CHERRY COKE ROCKS!!!!!

Quoted from machine.slave

Anywho, why do you all have to derail my "Thank You" thread?  

I guess the guy needs to work on his posting skills. Apparently to some, he is a decent guy in person, but then again I have been accused of the same thing.

Hasn't done mess for me so I still think he's an a**.

Where's my case of Cherry Coke?

P.S. Poolman, why do you need to be so picky? What's wrong with Dr. Pepper? Sheesh!

Quoted from necro_nemesis

I guess the guy needs to work on his posting skills. Apparently to some, he is a decent guy in person, but then again I have been accused of the same thing.

Hasn't done mess for me so I still think he's an a**.

Where's my case of Cherry Coke?

P.S. Poolman, why do you need to be so picky? What's wrong with Dr. Pepper? Sheesh!

ya but alot of people think your an a**.

Quoted from poolman

ya but alot of people think your an a**.

I think I already alluded to that in my previous post. Perception is an interesting thing.

Oh the compliments are flying today. Good thing I have my flame proof suit on again. You might want to go shopping for one yourself if you think you can handle the heat.

Quoted from necro_nemesis

I guess the guy needs to work on his posting skills. Apparently to some, he is a decent guy in person, but then again I have been accused of the same thing.

Hasn't done mess for me so I still think he's an a**.

Where's my case of Cherry Coke?

P.S. Poolman, why do you need to be so picky? What's wrong with Dr. Pepper? Sheesh!

Maybe we should have a poll on who would like you to shut up for a change.

Quoted from poolman

Maybe we should have a poll on who would like you to shut up for a change.

Why? Are you unable to make a point on your own?

At this point... I'm just in for the +1 (and before the lock / delete!)

Wash, rinse, repeat.

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Because you still wouldn't know when to shut up.

I'm offended nobody has offended me yet...  PM sent to Sparky!

Quoted from websherpa

I find the differences between MAACA, RGP, TOPL and CGCC are mainly of tone.  The admins have set a tone here of a "family" atmosphere, respectful discourse, less tolerance for pornographic remarks or photos, less off colour language.  I find it in keeping with the Ottawa/Montreal collectors crowd who are especially laid back, trustworthy, tolerant and respectful.  Sometimes the line gets crossed for one reason or another, but we deal with it in our own way, people migrate to the forum they feel most comfortable.   I for one am happy with the way things are run here, it's one of the most welcoming, productive and useful forums I've participated in.

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Quoted from Menace

I'm offended nobody has offended me yet...  PM sent to Sparky!

Wait your turn. Sheesh! Only one drama queen at a time.

Quoted from Menace

I'm offended nobody has offended me yet...  PM sent to Sparky!

You Suck! (hows that?)

Quoted from cooke

Poll thread deleted?

Yes.

Quoted from Sparky

Yes.

Should I just let it go? Or if I post my thoughts in this regard will the thread just get deleted?

I gotta tell ya, I'm *seriously* close to sending Sparky a PM.

censorship rocks  

Quoted from cooke

Should I just let it go? Or if I post my thoughts in this regard will the thread just get deleted?

I gotta tell ya, I'm *seriously* close to sending Sparky a PM.

Again... damned if I do, damned if I don't.

It ended up being a completely useless post as even YOU mentioned that Karmatose may not even want to come back. So be it. All the thread ended up doing is stirring up a hornet's nest again.

As for your thoughts, post em here... I just eliminated the poll thread. I am not censoring anyone. mess... I didn't even censor Karmatose when he posted up a dildo, yet he deleted his post... and he is not guilty of censorship?

Come on guys... enough of this. Some of you need to lighten up. This group is about vids and pinball.... a HOBBY... a fun thing to do. It is not about politics, or religion, or censorship... don't make it to be. Do you honestly think people are enjoying this? I know I am not.

Quoted from Sparky

As for your thoughts, post em here...

It's just not worth it and will only serve to stir the pot further. Enough time has been wasted on this subject.

Quoted from Sparky

Some of you need to lighten up.

I sincerely hope you won't take this the wrong way, Ian, but you could benefit from taking some of your own advice.

And on a lighter note:

i suddenly have this strange craving for noodles...

Quoted from cooke

I sincerely hope you won't take this the wrong way, Ian, but you could benefit from taking some of your own advice.

No worries... I don't. Not at all. I fully understand the perspective you all have. But I did give admin rights and access to my account to a close member once for a day. He freaked out so bad at what he saw that he quit. It is surprising how some take it way too seriously.

That being said, on a lighter note as well, is why I changed my avatar.   The one with the number board and a grenade attached to it is so overused...

Now, that being said, I feel like driving to London, have some beer and play some Sterns....

And before I forget, those displays are on their way Corey.

Quoted from machine.slave

i suddenly have this strange craving for noodles...

Ramen or the good stuff?

I like those szechuan noodles in curry powder that you find in all chinese buffets... mmm, good stuff!

General Tao chicken too...  oh yeah...

Quoted from Sparky

Ramen or the good stuff?

I like those szechuan noodles in curry powder that you find in all chinese buffets... mmm, good stuff!

General Tao chicken too...  oh yeah...

Udon noodles are the best....once you go udon, you don't go back!

You know, I've got a BG to pick up, so we COULD pop by that chinese place again...

Quoted from The Loafer

You know, I've got a BG to pick up, so we COULD pop by that chinese place again...

Mmmm... peanut dumplings, orange beef, hunan beef, general tao chicken, shrimp fried rice and oriental broccoli.

STRAIGHT to your a**...10 lbs guaranteed.

Oh... and a Tsing Tao beer to wash it down.

So... how about them Habs, eh?

Quoted from Sparky

I like those szechuan noodles in curry powder that you find in all chinese buffets... mmm, good stuff!

I believe you are referring to Singapore Noodles made with rice vermicelli...http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Singapore-Noodles/Detail.aspx... mmm, mmm, good.