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Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 15144974)

I don't think either owe me an "apology." But you are correct about how bizarre it is that posters here gave Solo the third degree about not blocking someone on Facebook, and then say nothing about him recklessly endangering other people's lives by DUI'ing.I don't get it either.

see my previous posts.

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Originally Posted by RTDub (Post 15145234)

With a responsibility to be a little more above it all than are we, the unwashed masses.

The sharing of an opinion is not against the law. I am certain that maintaining a slight bit of order doesn't include installing a permanent muzzle.

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Originally Posted by RollCNY (Post 15145194)

I look at this thread as the conversation that goes along on a JRA, and find it very enjoyable at times. Other times it is a collective of gossipy women stabbing whoever isn't around.

I'm not sure what a JRA is, but this raises another annoyance: People who use this thread to discuss posters in other threads. If you've got an issue with someone in another thread, respond to them in that thread! Don't bring it here like this is a high school clique where we talk about all the weirdos behind their back.

RollCNY is on a roll today.

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Originally Posted by coasting (Post 15145219)

Everyone. I know I am.

I am Velo Vol.

I think getting the business is part of the fun. I just don't like giving the business to someone who isn't defending themselves. Seems much like kicking a prone opponent.

I would give the NTTAWWT disclaimer, but it doesn't apply. TISWWT.

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Originally Posted by gsteinb (Post 15145141)

The only one who generally brings up iJen is SA.

I wouldn't hang out with either of them, and haven't had an issue saying what I think. Sorry SA, but you're a ****ing train wreck. IJen is a therapist's wet dream. I don't even believe the new guy exists. I'm sure that chick is going to end up on an episode of Catfish.

Point taken Gary. I know I've acted irresponsibly, and I've made lots of bad decisions. A good bit of those in the last few months. I'm moving past that. I can only dream one day I will be able to sit on top of my own high horse, and pass judgement on you.

This thread is about nothing. It is like the Seinfeld thread.

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Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 15145260)

I'm Spartacus.

uh huh.

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Originally Posted by RTDub (Post 15145234)

With a responsibility to be a little more above it all than are we, the unwashed masses.

I disagree. And I find myself agreeing with gsteinb most of the time. IMO, both of the people that RollCNY mentioned acted irresponsibly. SA is at least owning up to it. I woulk like to see him get some therapy, because obviously there are other issues. Drunk driving is reprehensible, and needs to be punished. I see the results of it every day.

iJen's actions are completely different. I don't believe that if someone cheats the only person they cheat is themself, because it lessens the result for those who don't cheat. BUT it is not a crime. I would welcome her back here with no complaints and would never mention it again.

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Originally Posted by RTDub (Post 15145234)

With a responsibility to be a little more above it all than are we, the unwashed masses.

Then you people need to start taking a daily bath, dammit!?

But seriously, there's one sad thing that I've relearned recently - as a moderator you can't always jump into the fray, no matter how tempting. Because How can you referee if you've picked sides? And if it goes out of control, who's going to put it out?

Not criticizing anybody else, that's just me.

Sunny and 77 degrees outside... I'm going for a ride.

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Originally Posted by RTDub (Post 15145234)

With a responsibility to be a little more above it all than are we, the unwashed masses.

I don't table my right to an opinion or my ability to express them. In all honesty if you don't like it report me to an admin.

This venting has been therapeutic.

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Originally Posted by Soloist Assassin (Post 15145263)

I actually appreciate the way you take criticism. I just hope, for your sake, you actually enact some change in your life lest you find yourself repeating the same dysfunctional patterns time again.

How dramatic.

Some of you clearly take your internet too seriously.

Calm down and go watch some climbing videos.

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Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 15145310)

This venting has been therapeutic.

You're being a bit of a sally.

The search for consistency and structure on an online forum for lycra clad men (few exceptions) is odd.

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Originally Posted by gsteinb (Post 15145314)

I actually appreciate the way you take criticism. I just hope, for your sake, you actually enact some change in your life lest you find yourself repeating the same dysfunctional patterns time again.

I am Gary. I genuinely want to break this cycle.

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Originally Posted by Velo Vol

I don't think either owe me an "apology." But you are correct about how bizarre it is that posters here gave Solo the third degree about not blocking someone on Facebook, and then say nothing about him recklessly endangering other people's lives by DUI'ing.

I don't get it either.

A sample of the "nothing" that was said about that.

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Originally Posted by gnome (Post 15131602)

for getting a DUI i have absolutly no sympathy for you. drunk drivers are stupid idiots who don't deserve to have the privilege use a motor vehicle. even as a young university student it was automatic amongst my friends and i: you drink, someone else drives. most of us actually biked to parties for that reason.

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Originally Posted by RollCNY (Post 15136720)

SA, .116 is not a small margin. It is 50% over the limit. Many of us have crawled into a bottle after a bad breakup, so you are not alone. Take your lumps (which you are doing) and be careful. The phase passes quickly. You effed up, it isn't about not eating, it isn't about being less than others blow, its about screwing up, putting yourself and others in harms way, and don't, do it again.

Good luck. Best wises.

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Originally Posted by rjones28

45% above the limit is not really a small margin. That would be like saying a 22 pound bike is only slightly heavier than a 15 pound bike.

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Originally Posted by RTDub

Nothing at all against SA, first off.

There is no favor in drunk driving. The best favor anyone can do is spend some significant time in the box. I have known too many people who have damaged property, killed a pet or blinded themselves in one eye (real life) - basically come short of killing anyone while drunk driving. Getting off easy is a disservice to those of us who would otherwise be hurt by this reckless behavior.

Sorry to be preachy, but the closer you are to the damage driving drunk can cause, the stronger you feel about it.

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Originally Posted by sbxx1985

Let it be a learning experience. Take something from it, improve as a person, and educate those close to you. Never make the mistake again.

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Originally Posted by gsteinb

I feel bad for you. As a guy who is ceaselessly swayed by someone petty and troubled how little control you must have over your own actions. So much so that you got behind the wheel drunk. From a guy with a family and friends I love very much you're an idiot.

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Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 15145037)

NHTSA's entire budget is less than $1 billion.

DHS budget ~ $68 billion.

In 2011 we were spending $3 billion/week on the Afghan/Iraq wars.

NHTSA sounds like a more efficient operation then.

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Originally Posted by sbxx1985 (Post 15145315)

How dramatic.

Some of you clearly take your internet too seriously.

more importantly, are you going to stick with those hubs?

so who else wants to have a hissy fit?

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Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 15145250)

I thought we were the weirdos.