tonyXIII Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Late on Friday night, I made a number of posts on a thread here which were ill-judged and poorly thought-through. I then spent the weekend trying to decide how best to put things right. This is the result of that. Firstly, I owe Johnoco an apology. I went steaming into a thread that I should have stayed out of. I was out of order and I apologise. Johnoco, I am sorry. Secondly, I need to take a break from the forum. I am an angry old man at the moment and I can’t guarantee that I can keep that anger under control, so I am going to contact JD and seek a way forward. tonyXIII Rethymno Rugby League Appreciation Society Founder (and, so far, only) member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramite Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Very honest to say that , nobody thinks they are wrong on the internet. Homer: How is education supposed to make me feel smarter? Besides, every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain. Remember when I took that home winemaking course, and I forgot how to drive? [ i]Mr. Burns: Woah, slow down there maestro. There's a *New* Mexico?[/i] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Don't stay away long. And very few people, on the internet or otherwise, are big enough to apologise for anything these days. So don't feel bad. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Its a talking shop. We don't change the world. Ive forgotten how many people ive had barnies with over the years and how much tripe ive posted. But barring very rare exceptions, id be more than happy to share an hour over a pint with folk on here "I love our club, absolutely love it". (Overton, M 2007) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vambo Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 You are doing the right thing. I was in a dark place a few years back and found myself not exactly covering myself in glory on forums. I took a break, got my head sorted and now I like to think I make a more positive input to the forums I frequent (although to be honest I rarely post on here). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I had a pretty dark time earlier this year and taking breathers from social media and forums was a key part of recovering. I know I still go over the top sometimes but I try not to be personal (or take things personally). Sometimes I even succeed! Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Don't stay away too long "Freedom without socialism is privilege and injustice, socialism without freedom is slavery and brutality" - Mikhail Bakunin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billypop Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Come back soon. There wouldn't be a worthwhile forum if we didn't have a bit of emotion sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clwydianrange Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 We've all been there Tony mate. Take a bit of time out to sort yourself out and come back when you're ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Dont worry about offending Johnoco, he's an idiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I too hope you will be back soon. If we all agreed there would be no point in the forum in the first place. Just because your wrong and support a rubbish team doesn't make you a bad person! Seriously, I look forward to your contributions in hopefully the not too distant future. All The Best. Ron Banks Midlands Hurricanes and Barrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billypop Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Don't you have a kilt to wash or something? It's not the done thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GURNER Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 jeez mate, we all go ott at times, (me included and i talk more than you) don't beat yourelf up, have a breather and get back in Caught by a feckin speed camera. try these I did and it saved me a heap o money and penalty points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Exactly. Its what makes this place so...er...interesting. As you are a Salford supporter Tony, you've already done penance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Frightful Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Can only add to what other folk have said Tony. I haven't the faintest idea what you were involved in on Friday night but, at the end of the day, at least you weren't supporting Wigan. The fact that you've seen fit to come on here with an apology shows what a decent bloke you are because it's obviously preyed on your mind whereas other people might have not even bothered about what they'd put. Whether or not you choose to have a break is up to you but this forum will be a poorer place without you, that is for certain. Best wishes mate. Hull FC....The Sons of God... (Well, we are about to be crucified on Good Friday) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Doffarf Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Tony, you're known as one of the good guys on here, so don't be gone too long eh? And when they found our shadows Grouped around the TV sets They ran down every lead They repeated every test They checked out all the data on their lists And then the alien anthropologists Admitted they were still perplexed But on eliminating every other reason For our sad demise They logged the only explanation left This species has amused itself to death No tears to cry no feelings left This species has amused itself to death Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I admire you very much for your post Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmduck Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I don't know what it was about but if you have enough integrity to apologise on the internet then you should definitely stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Tim Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I've always considered TRL as a modern day version of the Monty Python Argument Clinic....which may explain my previous bans..... Sometimes it's good to vent and I think most folk on here are pretty thick skinned (even when they pretend not to be). I've been called most things over the years and I still can't think of anyone on here I wouldn't buy a beer for if the opportunity arose. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnTmBjk-M0c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I got into trouble on here myself a short while ago, things were going wrong in my private/career life, and I came on here when angry & worried, and took a ban. I sat it out for a while until my head was right, and apologised. I'm now on a final warning which helps me think before I post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I generally follow a rule.... no internet output when i would fail a breath test if stopped by the police. Its not a hard and fast rule, but if adhered to it can save no amount of embarrassment and social discord "I love our club, absolutely love it". (Overton, M 2007) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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