Heartless Idiot

[plasticman1973]

Originally posted by Banshee7
Here's my opinion about the whole blessed thing.

MAJIssue posted a thread letting everyone know that his mom has recently passed awya and he won't be online for a while.  Then some lame arse genuine stunninghunk comes in and starts throwing negative crap about how this shouldn't be posted here...blahdy blah blah.  The point is...whether his mother had direct contact with the game or not...she should be respected.  As someone said..whether it is friend or foe we give them our condolences and what not to respect not only his mother..but MAJissue.  We've all been through it some time or another and we all know how it feels.  Even though Aces High is a Virtual world...we are still a FAMILY (Virtual or not) and we are all here to back others and comfort them in their times of need.  We may not be close to other players...hell we might even hate their guts...but how would you feel if you had lost a loved one, posted a thread in remembrance and honor and to let us know you'll be off a while, and someone throws in a bunch of negatives words and actions.  How heartless can you be...?  Think about that why dont ya.

#S#

Banshee7

Great point Banshee7.   and respected!

[2bighorn]

Originally posted by RELIC
Shame on you for dumping your petty anger on another member of this community who has lost a loved one.

How is that different for dumping anger for far lesser reason? Like some are doing in this thread?

You see, opinions of what is important, inappropriate, who deserves respect, and for what, etc, differs.

Some are of opinion that grievance is personal matter and is usually shared among family, friends and those who are close to each other, and not publicly in front of strangers. Celebrities are perhaps exception due to public nature of their lives.

It has been so for centuries, probably for a good reason.
Many here don't take death easily and have enough trouble when their family members are passing away. It would be impossible to deal with every death in this rather large community, even less when you count all the "fakes".

Just because you feel bad doesn't mean everyone else has too...

[MajWoody]

Originally posted by 2bighorn


Just because you feel bad doesn't mean everyone else has too...

Who said you have to feel bad? What does that have to do with showing some respect by not posting a spiteful remark?

Like has been stated numerous times already, don't like it? don't read, or respond to it.

[Grits]

I am sorry for the loss of his Mother, but some things are better kept to a small circle. Posting it in here is like throwing raw meat in a Lions Den. I can not believe anyone is shocked this happened. God forbid, if I lose my Mother, I sure wont post it outside my squad forum.

[2bighorn]

Originally posted by MajWoody
Like has been stated numerous times already, don't like it? don't read, or respond to it.

Take your own advice then and stop complaining about Drunky.

[Gixer]

Originally posted by 1Boner


Boner

Ok, sorry to throw off subject. But what on earth is this stupidity?


...-Gixer

[Ack-Ack]

Originally posted by Gixer
Ok, sorry to throw off subject. But what on earth is this stupidity?


...-Gixer

Some fringe group of Christian whackos that have been going around with their signs to the funerals of fallen servicemen.  They believe that the war with Iraq was God's way of punishing us for our sins.  They also some how, have come to the conclusion that since our armed services have a "Don't ask, don't tell" policy, then that means that each serviceman is also defending homosexuality, which is another reason why God has stuck them down and explains some of their anti-homosexuality posters at these funerals.

Just another example of religious nut jobs, though these aren't wearing any turbans.


ack-ack

[Widewing]

Originally posted by pluck
With statement, Its hard to believe you support free speech, unless it is to your liking.  For example, it's okay to disagree with the president, as long as you don't call him an ahole, and when you do talk bad about him, it is only once a week.

Away from a bb, privately owned, people should be able to express themselves however they want, regardless of how it makes others feel.  That doesn't mean you have to agree with them, or not think that person is a jerk, you are free to do so.  The minute you start using caution and words like moderation, you no longer have free speech.  You just can't say you support free speech, as long as it is used carefully and with moderation....because then it is not free to people who do not agree with your individual ideas and definitions.  Just because you wouldn't say it, doesn't mean someone else shouldn't.  Though veryone is accountable for what they say in one way or another.

You seem to think that freedom of speech means freedom to be cruel, heartless and vicious. It does not. In this country, freedom of speech means freedom of political speech and social expression. It's generally allowed wide interpretation, but there are limits when it strays away from political or social expression into personal attack as a deliberate effort to inflict suffering. If vile speech is protected, why do thousands get sued for libel and slander? Hate speech is not protected, it's often proscecuted.

There are both legal and social limits on speech. There are corresponding penalties that can be enacted.

People need to show some common sense and compassion. Whether or not this was the proper forum for expression of grief is irrelevant. If someone doesn't feel to offer condolences, they should, at the very least, say nothing.

My regards,

Widewing

[ghi]

Originally posted by Grits
I am sorry for the loss of his Mother, but some things are better kept to a small circle. Posting it in here is like throwing raw meat in a Lions Den. I can not believe anyone is shocked this happened. God forbid, if I lose my Mother, I sure wont post it outside my squad forum.

 Somehow i agree with you, i lost my mother 2 months ago, i did talk about it with squadies i know for 4-5 years ,and few friends i know on game.
But still "drunKY< "atitude is miserable, he was alway one of the few  large dirty mouths tolerated by HTC that makes this game a disgusting experience for many players, but i hope at least learns from his mistakes and improves his behavior, but what i see from him is just high ego,poor defense of his imature atitude, not appologises.

[Gixer]

Originally posted by Ack-Ack
Some fringe group of Christian whackos that have been going around with their signs to the funerals of fallen servicemen.  


ack-ack

At Funerals?!!  Speechless!


...-Gixer

[TheflyingElk]

I dont care how you say it, try to cover it up or shovel it CRAP is CRAP and this Yturd shows the judgement of a callus and comtemptable internet social misfit.

somethings are just WRONG and his post in the previous thread was just that WRONG!
 oh by the way IN

[yanksfan]

Originally posted by pluck
Gotta say, I don't agree with the way yk posted in that thread.  Though his first post was a statement related to himself, and not towards anyone else, it was not appropriate, imho of course.

But, making a thread to highlight this issue is in bad form as well.  Really, should just left a reply to his first post in the thread alone, and I'm not sure what one could hope to accomplish by replying to it, let alone making a new thread.

He made a new thread as a show of respect to Maj

The comment from yknurd was inappropriate to say the least

anyone that does not like these kind of post's (loss of a friend or loved one) should move on without comment

he left this post to get a reaction

he is a sad individual to try and get attention in this way and should feel ashamed of himself for doing so. To defend such an action in any way shape or form is ,in my opinion equally shameful. And to tell someone that they should not post such a thread and seek comfort from their friends is also a disrespectful statement.
 
Common sence would tell a normal thinking inteligent person that if they disagree with such a thread being started, to simply ignore it and move on while keeping your negative opinions to yourself.

his actions are distasteful at best and he deserves the negative feedback he was abviously looking for.

[Max]

The loss of a parent, or any loved one, isn't an easy pill to swallow. MajIssue's post about his mother's passing may be a far reach as to what's appropriate on a general discussion WW2 air combat simulation but in this instance, I believe he was simply paying tribute to his mom, and sharing his feelings with friends and members of this community.

Frankly, I'm disturbed that something so poignant could churn up so much turmoil. No doubt, it was the last thing MajIssue intended.

IMHO it's time we all take a hard look at what we contribute to these forums and the game, as a community. In another thread, Aces High "then and now", a lot has been articulated as to the integrity of the AH community - then vs. now. A little courtesy and civility go a long way. This thread demonstrates the lack of either.

Where we go from here is soley up to YOU.

[Slash27]

Originally posted by Yknurd
You took my post out of context.  My original post was innocuous and I was subsequently attacked.

I responded to his attack in a very careful and deliberately proportional manner.  My post directly paralleled his.

Your first post was stupid and got the reaction you were looking for.

[Yknurd]

Originally posted by ghi
Somehow i agree with you, i lost my mother 2 months ago, i did talk about it with squadies i know for 4-5 years ,and few friends i know on game.
But still "drunKY< "atitude is miserable, he was alway one of the few  large dirty mouths tolerated by HTC that makes this game a disgusting experience for many players, but i hope at least learns from his mistakes and improves his behavior, but what i see from him is just high ego,poor defense of his imature atitude, not appologises.

I would like to clarify something about your post.

I am THE Drunky.

Perhaps you are thinking of Drunky07.  I rarely type/say much in game and I have heard that he was quite 'loquacious'.