Author Topic: The Truth's Rant And Rave Show: Now In Progress (Read 67994 times)

thetruth · « **Reply #15 on:** December 17, 2013, 12:22:24 pm »

I'll admit to being addicted to this place.

Being here is like night and day.

I was over there one day and it was rather pathetic, just the way they carry on.

So, I left and haven't even bothered to peek back in.

Although I may at some point, but it would only be for one reason and it might be a long time coming.

I have wearied of all the foolishness.

Clay Death · « **Reply #16 on:** December 19, 2013, 11:56:15 pm »

I just took a look there about an hour ago.

now they have some monkey called "minky" or something like that who is suppsed to be brand new with around 7 posts but he is firing up one hateful thread after another.

and that forehand of doom is way too intelligent for that place. he is too sharp to be arguing with those hapless trolls all day.

and so are Michael nadal, crissti, the order, and a couple of more. mustard is brilliant too.

it is same old crap. who gives a dam about that GOAT nonsense. I am sick and tired of the bickering and sniping.

by the way I just thought of something. our nature and wildlife center is too cool to be way below there.

it might get some more attention if we elevate it.

I can try adding it to your board so it will be under your direction.

let me know if you like the idea. if you do not like the idea then I will move it back tomorrow.

right now I getting ready to grab some sleep.

thetruth · « **Reply #17 on:** December 20, 2013, 12:08:20 am »

Quote from: Clay Death on December 19, 2013, 11:56:15 pm

I just took a look there about an hour ago.

now they have some monkey called "minky" or something like that who is suppsed to be brand new with around 7 posts but he is firing up one hateful thread after another.

and that forehand of doom is way too intelligent for that place. he is too sharp to be arguing with those hapless trolls all day.

and so are Michael nadal, crissti, the order, and a couple of more. mustard is brilliant too.

it is same old crap. who gives a dam about that GOAT nonsense. I am sick and tired of the bickering and sniping.

by the way I just thought of something. our nature and wildlife center is too cool to be way below there.

it might get some more attention if we elevate it.

I can try adding it to your board so it will be under your direction.

let me know if you like the idea. if you do not like the idea then I will move it back tomorrow.

right now I getting ready to grab some sleep.

Eww.

That place is horrible. It's amazing that they allow it to be run that way.

So many of those people are there because there is some intelligent discourse (albeit, few and far between), but the prevailing thought is that all forums are, or will eventually be that way.

Your and your founders have offered something totally revolutionary and it will take a while for the idea to take hold. People are so resistant to change, even if the change is good.

Hm, nature?

I don't think I would have much to offer on that subject. I'm a homebody and a recluse.

The only time I witness nature is walking back and forth to the car.

thetruth · « **Reply #18 on:** December 21, 2013, 10:45:27 am »

I rave because everything is calm on the home front.

I have accomplished many projects on my to-do list.

I have resolved many conflicts, both personal and professional.

And I feel totally at peace.

Life is good!

thetruth · « **Reply #19 on:** December 26, 2013, 10:04:39 pm »

Quote from: Clay Death on December 19, 2013, 11:56:15 pm

I just took a look there about an hour ago.

now they have some monkey called "minky" or something like that who is suppsed to be brand new with around 7 posts but he is firing up one hateful thread after another.

and that forehand of doom is way too intelligent for that place. he is too sharp to be arguing with those hapless trolls all day.

and so are Michael nadal, crissti, the order, and a couple of more. mustard is brilliant too.

it is same old crap. who gives a dam about that GOAT nonsense. I am sick and tired of the bickering and sniping.

by the way I just thought of something. our nature and wildlife center is too cool to be way below there.

it might get some more attention if we elevate it.

I can try adding it to your board so it will be under your direction.

let me know if you like the idea. if you do not like the idea then I will move it back tomorrow.

right now I getting ready to grab some sleep.

Oh CD,

You were far too kind. I went over there today and couldn't even make it through one thread (with only a few pages). You have to be away from there to understand the futility of that forum. The place is overrun with trolls who create threads for the purpose of eliciting vile and hateful comments. Some of these people are functioning adults, that's the scary part.

I can't believe how people go out of their way to try to convince others to see things their way. That to me, is the true mark of a fool. The sad thing is that some of the trolls are (lightweight) intelligent, I say lightweight, because if you think you're so smart that you can make someone else abandon their views your supposed intelligence is heavily outweighed by your extreme arrogance and conceit.

I couldn't even fulfill my purpose for going, I found it totally revolting.

Emma · « **Reply #20 on:** December 28, 2013, 09:47:26 am »

These posters or people that you talk of - they just might be very young (very likely scenario) so they don't know any better just yet or they are just simply stuck at their own belief system. If they believe certain things to be true, for example, their own likings based on their preference and therefore, opinions, then no amount of reasoning or arguments is going to work. These are all dogmatic attitude and no one other than their own self will be able to resolve it but only through experience. There's literally no other way. I would just leave things at that.

thetruth · « **Reply #21 on:** December 29, 2013, 04:14:27 am »

Actually, many of them are not. That's the worst part. Many are (according to them) in decent professions, have been watching tennis for decades and write very intelligently.

The young people without a clue you can easily dismiss, but the seasoned, intelligent posters who choose to troll, rather than enlighten is a bit harder to take.

But, I am over it. Sometimes I think these forums are not about tennis per se, but finding a voice, getting attention, and plain trolling for the heck of it.

Emma · « **Reply #22 on:** December 29, 2013, 09:24:44 am »

Some of them could be lying too since it's so easy to do it on the internet where nobody would be able to track you down. But it's also the nature of the sport, it's highly competitive and bound to bring out the worst in people. In fact, I don't see anyone who's truly and deeply intelligent taking part in any of these discussions/arguments let alone trolling on any forum. That would be a sharp contrast to what we call intelligence.

Another thing that factors in is the so called belief system. If, say, a Federer fan or even a Nadal fan (I believe they'll get there too) believes their player is the best player of all time or the so called GOAT, then no amount of argument is going to change their mind or see things otherwise - no matter what you present in front of them. A belief system is that strong and tend to be that blind, unfortunately.

thetruth · « **Reply #23 on:** December 29, 2013, 02:15:28 pm »

Some could be lying, but some of them are very intelligent, to me.

Intelligent people have foibles too.

Emma · « **Reply #24 on:** January 01, 2014, 09:30:39 am »

IMO, only superficial intelligence has flaws. A truly intelligent person wouldn't want to waste his or her time online arguing about matters that are highly speculative. Because no one is going to put those speculative matters to test and prove it as true or false as it's not science. The matter of sport is not a philosophical debate either.

A truly intelligent person is creative first and foremost; therefore, I see him or her spending their time doing something creative or thinking about it or just being - definitely not arguing online about highly speculative matters that can never be proven. It's fun yes, but it's also quite foolish and a complete waste of time. Even if they do get involved just for the sake of it, I still see them quitting while they are ahead quickly realizing that they are wasting their precious time arguing with people who will never change their mind no matter what.

Emma · « **Reply #25 on:** January 01, 2014, 10:17:53 am »

Also, true intelligence, like talent, is inborn. You are born with it. Any other intelligence is improved upon and that's called superficial intelligence. For example, there are artists, players, actors, writers who are born with this natural talent whereas others have to work really hard for it. Also a truly intelligent person is almost always creative.

thetruth · « **Reply #26 on:** January 03, 2014, 11:34:58 pm »

I had been looking for a desk forever. I had this one desk that I didn't like very much and tried to replace it.

But, I couldn't find anything that fit my needs. All of the new desks (unless I wanted to spend a fortune) were more like workstations with virtually no storage.

I went to office discounter stores, furniture stores, etc. and still I couldn't find anything that met my needs.

Then, one night I was helping my son take out the trash when I noticed a desk that fit my needs in my garage. I have a friend who takes old furniture and refinishes it. He gets stuff dirt cheap and gives it a new look. He has furnished his entire house this way. Now mind you, he used to take interior design, and his house looks like a magazine layout.

Anyway, before he bought his house he used to store his finds in my basement and garage. And after a few years of his castoffs being downstairs I was walking by it and not paying it any attention.

A month ago I noticed that this old desk had all of the storage that I needed. So, I had it brought upstairs. It was an eyesore, but it had great lines. I decided to try my hand and making it over.

I finished it the other night. I sanded it down, painted it almond white and bought some really cute knobs. It looks fantastic! I am so proud of myself. I found a solution without spending an arm and a leg and the storage is out of this world.

Emma · « **Reply #27 on:** January 05, 2014, 07:13:01 pm »

That's a lovely story, TT and very creative. You should upload a picture of your artwork and let us be happy and proud for you too!

thetruth · « **Reply #28 on:** January 06, 2014, 04:37:42 am »

Alas, my creativity stops when it comes to technology. I have not been able to post pictures like I used to. If I get that straightened out though, I will.

Clay Death · « **Reply #29 on:** January 07, 2014, 12:24:24 am »

have come up with another pet peeve.

blistering cold. I cant stand extreme cold weather.

low here tonight is 18 here. that is too damn cold.

tomorrow's high is 34 and then another low of 20 or so. and this is gulf coast we are talking about.

of course it can always be a lot worse. it is probably -20 in Detroit right now for example.

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