A Mod's Rant From Another Board: Texans!
Ran across this one this morning - thought NUNN would get a kick out of it (seriously).
Here's MY disclaimer before *I* get flamed all to hell - my wife and her people are ALL fourth generation Texans - one of my very favorite people in the world is a daughter in law who is a Texan - she and her family are absolutely delightful folks. Two of my very good friends are Texans who still live in Texas - enuff said!
The angry Mod wrote:
I've got to vent.
As some here may know I've been a moderator and now staff at BEEP for the last eight years. I was a member from the very first day. I was one of the General Discussion (also known as the sewer) moderators from 1999 forward and the senior moderator from about 2002 onward. I've seen it all - 9-11 and the s'fest that followed - all of it.
I've jumped into likely a thousand arguments and settled down those engaged. I've locked probably several hundred treads and warned as many posters as to their indiscretion.
CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHY? WHY ARE THE ONLY FIVE - YES JUST FIVE - POSTERS WHO GOT IN A B'FEST WITH ME ALL - ALL - EVERYONE OF THEM FROM TEXAS?
I had one Nazi in Ohio flip out and another in Washington State do the same but they were there simply to do that - throw a bomb, get caught, and then b' and moan as long as they could. I actually understand where they're coming from - sick and demanded I understand. But the pure attitude that is a Texass poster is not to be matched by anyone - even at the smallest degree.
I can't give names/dates/posts/details but a typical thread lock goes like this. Post in violation of the conduct code, someone reports it or I stumble upon it and lock it. IM is sent to the poster "your post "how to knock out an M1 Abraham Tank" is in violation of the conduct code. Please explain why you posted such a violation. Do not do so in the future. Thanks" to which to I'd get a reply like "sorry won't happen again", "I didn't know that was a violation, sorry" etcetera.
But if the member is Texass I'll get two bitching IM's even before I'm done typing the warning to the poster. Once he (OR SHE! I swear) gets the warning the real gutter language comes out. I get called everything but late for dinner.
For the years when I was a moderator I had a couple of "godfather's" in staff who would back me - and spoke of the Texass BEEP "mafia". Apparently I locked one or two posts from their members because I would sneak into the Texass web site (I got busted and banned from not knowing anyone face-to-face under my account name when they went restricted) and read the bashing I would take for enforcing the conduct code upon them. My very own fan club.
How dare a non-Texan!
I even had a couple of Texans reviewing each post I made every night and making all sorts of twisted readings as to how they were violations of the rules. My very own stalkers.
Every single one of the heated arguments has been with a Texan - is it their personality or their hatred of all things Californian? What? I assume since they are number two in every thing - size, population ... that they've got the typical small man hate of everyone - especially of those that are bigger then them. (that's us) ... That was MY favorite part!
In the service I found that the biggest liars and braggarts were always from Texas. I had one kid bragging about how everything was bigger in Texans - I told him to put up or shut up. I told him we're both put in $100 into a pot and hire an "independent businesses woman of the night" to one-at-a-time see all things were bigger in Texas or in Illinois (my home state) if you get what I mean. The winner got to keep the purchase and what was left in the pot - Tex shut up. The whole shop of 8 guys laughed and anytime Tex would start to run his mouth they'd start making who's got $100 jokes.
I really don't like Texans must at all but keep looking to move there to retire. I can sell my 4/2.5/2300 on 7500 sq.ft. and move into a 4/2.5/5000 on 15 acres with a 3000 sq.ft. work shop, running water, oaks, screen porches ... do ya' here where I'm coming from?
Can I get an amen?
Though you'd get a chuckle out of this!
[:D]
Here's MY disclaimer before *I* get flamed all to hell - my wife and her people are ALL fourth generation Texans - one of my very favorite people in the world is a daughter in law who is a Texan - she and her family are absolutely delightful folks. Two of my very good friends are Texans who still live in Texas - enuff said!
The angry Mod wrote:
I've got to vent.
As some here may know I've been a moderator and now staff at BEEP for the last eight years. I was a member from the very first day. I was one of the General Discussion (also known as the sewer) moderators from 1999 forward and the senior moderator from about 2002 onward. I've seen it all - 9-11 and the s'fest that followed - all of it.
I've jumped into likely a thousand arguments and settled down those engaged. I've locked probably several hundred treads and warned as many posters as to their indiscretion.
CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHY? WHY ARE THE ONLY FIVE - YES JUST FIVE - POSTERS WHO GOT IN A B'FEST WITH ME ALL - ALL - EVERYONE OF THEM FROM TEXAS?
I had one Nazi in Ohio flip out and another in Washington State do the same but they were there simply to do that - throw a bomb, get caught, and then b' and moan as long as they could. I actually understand where they're coming from - sick and demanded I understand. But the pure attitude that is a Texass poster is not to be matched by anyone - even at the smallest degree.
I can't give names/dates/posts/details but a typical thread lock goes like this. Post in violation of the conduct code, someone reports it or I stumble upon it and lock it. IM is sent to the poster "your post "how to knock out an M1 Abraham Tank" is in violation of the conduct code. Please explain why you posted such a violation. Do not do so in the future. Thanks" to which to I'd get a reply like "sorry won't happen again", "I didn't know that was a violation, sorry" etcetera.
But if the member is Texass I'll get two bitching IM's even before I'm done typing the warning to the poster. Once he (OR SHE! I swear) gets the warning the real gutter language comes out. I get called everything but late for dinner.
For the years when I was a moderator I had a couple of "godfather's" in staff who would back me - and spoke of the Texass BEEP "mafia". Apparently I locked one or two posts from their members because I would sneak into the Texass web site (I got busted and banned from not knowing anyone face-to-face under my account name when they went restricted) and read the bashing I would take for enforcing the conduct code upon them. My very own fan club.
How dare a non-Texan!
I even had a couple of Texans reviewing each post I made every night and making all sorts of twisted readings as to how they were violations of the rules. My very own stalkers.
Every single one of the heated arguments has been with a Texan - is it their personality or their hatred of all things Californian? What? I assume since they are number two in every thing - size, population ... that they've got the typical small man hate of everyone - especially of those that are bigger then them. (that's us) ... That was MY favorite part!
In the service I found that the biggest liars and braggarts were always from Texas. I had one kid bragging about how everything was bigger in Texans - I told him to put up or shut up. I told him we're both put in $100 into a pot and hire an "independent businesses woman of the night" to one-at-a-time see all things were bigger in Texas or in Illinois (my home state) if you get what I mean. The winner got to keep the purchase and what was left in the pot - Tex shut up. The whole shop of 8 guys laughed and anytime Tex would start to run his mouth they'd start making who's got $100 jokes.
I really don't like Texans must at all but keep looking to move there to retire. I can sell my 4/2.5/2300 on 7500 sq.ft. and move into a 4/2.5/5000 on 15 acres with a 3000 sq.ft. work shop, running water, oaks, screen porches ... do ya' here where I'm coming from?
Can I get an amen?
Though you'd get a chuckle out of this!
[:D]
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If you mess with a bull, you'll get the horns.[:)]0 -
My girl friend through HS was also Texan - Denton - and I know how THAT
works too!
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But he wants to move to Texas?
Cain't have it both ways.
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quote:Originally posted by Oklahoma223
If you mess with a bull, you'll get the horns.[:)]
I agree..0 -
quote:Originally posted by Oklahoma223
If you mess with a bull, you'll get the horns.[:)]
I've dehorned many a steere. Even a texas long horn.0 -
A lot of Texans go to Ontario in the summer, a few come in winter to hunt ....
Generally, texans are not well thought of or even welcomed....Rude New Yorkers are even more liked than texans..least new yorkers for the most part are honest.
Now with that beings said, it was/is NOT my opinion of texans...so dont flame me...its the general feeling of texans in and around my home town...0 -
BlackRoses: Interesting observation about New Yorkers.
Once while vacationing in the Maritimes, it was explained to us that the
folks from Quebec "hated" New Yorkers first and foremost - the the
English speaking Canadians ... thirdly, everybody else.
... for some reason, I never forgot that!
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Good one zip...
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I was speaking about Ontario, and from what others have told me, the feelings tend to be mutual about Texans in other provinces as well....English speaking Canadians dont usually consider Quebec as part of the provinces...[}:)]0 -
Altho I don't currently live in Texas, I was raised there and consider myself a Texan. And I think it's just part of the Texan culture to be straight forward and blunt. Say what they mean, mean what what they say, and screw you if you don't like it. And in todays PC world,it doesn't always go over too well w/people from other more PC places. 0 -
In all honesty I have never never met a texan who was straight forward and blunt..
quote:Texan culture to be straight forward and blunt. Say what they mean, mean what what they say, and screw you if you don't like it
Mean what they say, say what they mean???????? Didnt think I would have to have waders on to read a thread....0 -
i would beg to differ. texans rock and we say what we mean and mean what we say.... yankies suck!!!!! lol - just kidding about the yanks but i'm pretty disappointed with black roses at this point. [xx(] 0 -
Disappointed with me?...For what?...
I did say it wasnt how I felt...and if you cant take some teasing, then you need to get a bit thicker skin...0 -
aw hell, i'm just dissapointed that you don't think i'm blunt and to the point! and also, your in florida... your damn near a texan urself!!!!! 0 -
quote:your in florida... your damn near a texan urself!!!!!
Damn girl, bite your tongue...HARD!!!!!!!!!...*LOL0 -
I made the MISTAKE, of going into "business" with a Texan. (ONCE)It was a small BBQ joint,here in WPB.Big guy, with a big family(inTX)and a very small brain.Spent a bunch of money getting the building,smoker,kitchen,bar,etc. all set up.I procured a small warehouse bay to store wood,dry goods etc.Right behind the BBQ joint.Perfect setup....Right?WRONG!!!!DUDE had all the utilities ,cable,sat.TV,etc in his name.We did 1-hellofa good month, yet NOTHING GOT PAID!!!
I find "bent beer cans,foil,all sorts of "smoking parafernalia in the "wood-room"..[xx(]
Needless to say,it all came crashin down and it took me 3 yrs. to fix my reputation...
I've never had any "doins" with him, or his family(wich seemed to be good folk to me) since then...
OH... And to top it off, he was beatin the crapp outta his wife!!! and she is one of the most likeable,agreeable people i have EVER met. She was from Jupiter Florida...Man,,, i hate rememberin' this crappola!!![B)][B)]
Jeff0 -
quote:BlackRoses
Advanced Member
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Posted - 08/09/2007 : 4:17:37 PM
In all honesty I have never never met a texan who was straight forward and blunt..
we have never met0 -
quote:Originally posted by fishkiller41
I made the MISTAKE, of going into "business" with a Texan. (ONCE)It was a small BBQ joint,here in WPB.Big guy, with a big family(inTX)and a very small brain.Spent a bunch of money getting the building,smoker,kitchen,bar,etc. all set up.I procured a small warehouse bay to store wood,dry goods etc.Right behind the BBQ joint.Perfect setup....Right?WRONG!!!!DUDE had all the utilities ,cable,sat.TV,etc in his name.We did 1-hellofa good month, yet NOTHING GOT PAID!!!
I find "bent beer cans,foil,all sorts of "smoking parafernalia in the "wood-room"..[xx(]
Needless to say,it all came crashin down and it took me 3 yrs. to fix my reputation...
I've never had any "doins" with him, or his family(wich seemed to be good folk to me) since then...
OH... And to top it off, he was beatin the crapp outta his wife!!! and she is one of the most likeable,agreeable people i have EVER met. She was from Jupiter Florida...Man,,, i hate rememberin' this crappola!!![B)][B)]
Jeff
sounds like a bad judge of character... there are people like that everywhere, not just texas.0 -
Dunno, quite a few yankees in florida. 0 -
(Didn't mean to start a fight - I just thought it funny!) 0 -
i don't think anyone's fightin'! br got a kick out of my response, i think... 0 -
So who's fighting?.... 0 -
quote:Originally posted by zipperzap
(Didn't mean to start a fight - I just thought it funny!)
Can't think of much anything that can be said that can't start a ruckus on this most forum.[;)]0 -
quote:Originally posted by hisbigbootygirl
quote:Originally posted by fishkiller41
I made the MISTAKE, of going into "business" with a Texan. (ONCE)It was a small BBQ joint,here in WPB.Big guy, with a big family(inTX)and a very small brain.Spent a bunch of money getting the building,smoker,kitchen,bar,etc. all set up.I procured a small warehouse bay to store wood,dry goods etc.Right behind the BBQ joint.Perfect setup....Right?WRONG!!!!DUDE had all the utilities ,cable,sat.TV,etc in his name.We did 1-hellofa good month, yet NOTHING GOT PAID!!!
I find "bent beer cans,foil,all sorts of "smoking parafernalia in the "wood-room"..[xx(]
Needless to say,it all came crashin down and it took me 3 yrs. to fix my reputation...
I've never had any "doins" with him, or his family(wich seemed to be good folk to me) since then...
OH... And to top it off, he was beatin the crapp outta his wife!!! and she is one of the most likeable,agreeable people i have EVER met. She was from Jupiter Florida...Man,,, i hate rememberin' this crappola!!![B)][B)]
Jeff
sounds like a bad judge of character... there are people like that everywhere, not just texas.
Well "Booty", when a Texan is askin for help openin a bisiness, he ain't usualy gonna come right out and show his ass, right off'n the bat! I had known the guy, and his momma and daddy for over 10 years.I never lived with the jerk, but knew him fairly well(i thought) he never happened to tell me he was a fuggin crak-head.
As far a "poor judgement", on my part goes, you're right and wrong... I shouldda NEVER went in with the dude, just on account'a he was from TEXASS!![xx(]
Jeff
PS. "DEBBIE" didn't "do" West Palm...She did DALLAS...I dunno what that means, but it sounds good..[8D]0 -
why. that's rediculous. texas is just a line in the dirt. we're all the same... just different colors! 0 -
I'm green!
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quote:Originally posted by hisbigbootygirl
why. that's rediculous. texas is just a line in the dirt. we're all the same... just different colors!
Don't think so.. Skippy. Don0 -
quote:Originally posted by dcon12
quote:Originally posted by hisbigbootygirl
why. that's rediculous. texas is just a line in the dirt. we're all the same... just different colors!
Don't think so.. Skippy. Don
i do0 -
ok now it became a fight. lol
that's why i try not to talk in here.
~~i'm too - blunt and straight forward. hehe.
bye YA'LL!0 -
I won't even bother...
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I've lived in the north and the south. I'd rather be in Texas then some tree hugging northerneastern state.
Rather be in Montana or Alaska over them all though. [;)]0
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