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threemonkeys · 17 November 2011, 04:12 AM

Hi TRF,

I posted a link to an article yesterday ('warm and fuzzies') that offended a number of you. I'm really sorry as that was not my intention. And I made a point of not posting my personal comments on the article as I did not want to make the post a political piece.

Obvously, I failed miserably. Like you, I was offended by the spin that a certain group was placing on their former leader. Trust me - I was in no way being sypathetic to their cause. Quite the contrary. My immediate reaction to reading the piece was one of disgust and outrage. My knee-jerk reaction was to try and share my strong feelings on this topic by posting the article. Yes, a very bad and insensitive decision.

I have a lot of respect for you folks and it pains me that I caused such a reaction. Please accept my apology.

Craig

NYC6 · 17 November 2011, 04:13 AM

Jocke · 17 November 2011, 04:15 AM

Craig I was very offended because I haven't get the chance to read your post.

figbo · 17 November 2011, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

Craig I was very offended because I haven't get the chance to read your post.

I'm so sorry of offending you,Jocke.Please forgive me!

laphroaig007 · 17 November 2011, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

Craig I was very offended because I haven't get the chance to read your post.

wantonebad · 17 November 2011, 04:18 AM

Nice of you to reach out to everyone, takes a stand-up person to admit when there are mistakes made!

Hear that Jocke?!?!

Chipmunk · 17 November 2011, 04:23 AM

Your apology is accepted but first give me 50 push-ups.

TheVTCGuy · 17 November 2011, 04:31 AM

Thanks for the apology Craig

And just like Jocke... I ALWAYS MISS THE CONTROVERSIAL THREADS!!!!!

blackmsport · 17 November 2011, 04:42 AM

Likewise my post about Obama visit got crashed and burnt

My apology too

FeelingTheBlues · 17 November 2011, 04:49 AM

Great sense of humility Craig, I'm sure this is appreciated by everyone who was offended.

316lad · 17 November 2011, 05:02 AM

Wow, I go away for three days and missed the thread.

Never mind - probably best -

mtrunner · 17 November 2011, 05:57 AM

Thanks for the post Craig. To be honest what I am even more surprised about is the fact that the Seattle Times actually printed the article in the first place!

Route 66 · 17 November 2011, 06:14 AM

Thanks Craig.

I actually took that post as a failed attempt at dark humor and thought that it should have been posted in the 'Jokes and Cartoons' section of this forum rather than the 'Open' section.

No harm done.

yannis · 17 November 2011, 06:18 AM

Hi Graig, as a free speech advocate i did not take any offense. You just quoted an article so what? My understanding is that since you made no sympathetic comments for anyone there is no wrong in your quoting an article and it should be apparent that no harm was intended.

On the other hand, since some people are more sensitive than others it is nice that you acknowledge the fact that you had no bad intentions.

Peace man.

Grumpy Badger · 17 November 2011, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yannis7777

Hi Graig, as a free speech advocate i did not take any offense. You just quoted an article so what? My understanding is that since you made no sympathetic comments for anyone there is no wrong in your quoting an article and it should be apparent that no harm was intended.

On the other hand, since some people are more sensitive than others it is nice that you acknowledge the fact that you had no bad intentions.

Peace man.

Copy that! You saved me a bit of typing there!

conrail · 17 November 2011, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yannis7777

Hi Graig, as a free speech advocate i did not take any offense. You just quoted an article so what? My understanding is that since you made no sympathetic comments for anyone there is no wrong in your quoting an article and it should be apparent that no harm was intended.

On the other hand, since some people are more sensitive than others it is nice that you acknowledge the fact that you had no bad intentions.

Peace man.

Here, here!

Even if you did make comments on it, so what. As long as its within forum rules, people whose sensitivities border eggshell thickness, don't have to read it. I understand no politics, but a general international issue can be discussed civilly.

cedargrove · 17 November 2011, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yannis7777

Hi Graig, as a free speech advocate i did not take any offense. You just quoted an article so what? My understanding is that since you made no sympathetic comments for anyone there is no wrong in your quoting an article and it should be apparent that no harm was intended.

On the other hand, since some people are more sensitive than others it is nice that you acknowledge the fact that you had no bad intentions.

Peace man.

Well said.

Craig, big of you to apologize too.

17 November 2011, 04:12 AM	#1
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	My apology to you Hi TRF, I posted a link to an article yesterday ('warm and fuzzies') that offended a number of you. I'm really sorry as that was not my intention. And I made a point of not posting my personal comments on the article as I did not want to make the post a political piece. Obvously, I failed miserably. Like you, I was offended by the spin that a certain group was placing on their former leader. Trust me - I was in no way being sypathetic to their cause. Quite the contrary. My immediate reaction to reading the piece was one of disgust and outrage. My knee-jerk reaction was to try and share my strong feelings on this topic by posting the article. Yes, a very bad and insensitive decision. I have a lot of respect for you folks and it pains me that I caused such a reaction. Please accept my apology. Craig

17 November 2011, 04:15 AM	#3
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Craig I was very offended because I haven't get the chance to read your post. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

17 November 2011, 04:18 AM	#6
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	Nice of you to reach out to everyone, takes a stand-up person to admit when there are mistakes made! Hear that Jocke?!?! __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

17 November 2011, 04:23 AM	#7
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Your apology is accepted but first give me 50 push-ups. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

17 November 2011, 04:49 AM	#10
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Great sense of humility Craig, I'm sure this is appreciated by everyone who was offended. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

17 November 2011, 04:13 AM	#2
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17 November 2011, 04:31 AM	#8
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Thanks for the apology Craig And just like Jocke... I ALWAYS MISS THE CONTROVERSIAL THREADS!!!!!

17 November 2011, 04:42 AM	#9
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	Likewise my post about Obama visit got crashed and burnt My apology too

17 November 2011, 05:02 AM	#11
316lad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Posts: 1,642	Wow, I go away for three days and missed the thread. Never mind - probably best -

17 November 2011, 05:57 AM	#12
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	Thanks for the post Craig. To be honest what I am even more surprised about is the fact that the Seattle Times actually printed the article in the first place!

17 November 2011, 06:14 AM	#13
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	Thanks Craig. I actually took that post as a failed attempt at dark humor and thought that it should have been posted in the 'Jokes and Cartoons' section of this forum rather than the 'Open' section. No harm done.

17 November 2011, 06:18 AM	#14
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Hi Graig, as a free speech advocate i did not take any offense. You just quoted an article so what? My understanding is that since you made no sympathetic comments for anyone there is no wrong in your quoting an article and it should be apparent that no harm was intended. On the other hand, since some people are more sensitive than others it is nice that you acknowledge the fact that you had no bad intentions. Peace man. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

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