Posted by SueW/Tn on 1/27/06 8:55am
Msg #91688
Extremely long day/night yesterday and...
I came here, oh about 1 a.m., for some pick-me-up chat. I was disappointed.
Harry has a wonderful site here, it's read by tons of folks related in various ways to our industry. 90% of my calls come from this site, I am a premium member and feel it's money well spent.
I have no clue how many members Harry has but I venture to say it's well beyond the 2 dozen or so steady posters. I enjoy the regular posts, it's sorta like having a friend that's going through some of the same things I am. Most times I don't have to post my question because someone else has, I get to benefit from the answers.
IF I was a SA looking for places to market and I found this board today, I'd run. "Shut your piehole", "idiots", "know it alls", "NNA wonder children", this is professional? Don't give me that "this is the 3rd time today the same question was asked" crap, what in God's name is wrong with some of you? You're not talking to the neighbor, to your brother...this is a message board ONLY and it's for our industry.
If you don't like the anon's, DON'T ANSWER. There is no rule here that says you MUST reply to every post or there's an added fee to your membership. IF the question has been asked 143 times, it's the easiest thing in the world to walk past it. Instead we take up a page or two of senseless, rude and somewhat cruel remarks. Don't tell me to get a thick skin, that seems to be the common reply to anyone that mentions the word "rude". You're using what is commonly known as the gang mentality and it's ugly and takes away some of your value. Some of the comments I see are downright embarrasing, not adult behavior in any way.
You can bash this post all you want, it's cheap entertainment. It almost seems like you reply, read the others, and try with all you've got to beat it as far as rudeness goes. I am shaking my head at the display of grace I'm reading today. To the regular posters who give rock solid advice and who's names don't appear on this page today, I bow to your professionalism and you've set the bar. To those of you that delight in the art of putting others down, you should be ashamed of yourselves. How any one of you can present a professional appearance, deal with borrowers that are irate with a calm demeanor and help those that need some extra time and assistance and then come in here and act like second graders is beyond me. Maybe Harry should change the name of this place to Joe's Place and hire a couple of bar maids.
Nasty doesn't belong on this board and some of the remarks are exactly that, nasty.
| Reply by Anonymous on 1/27/06 9:11am
Msg #91692
Well, if Harry is going to start serving, I'd like a Whiskey Sour.
It's only 10:15 am, but what the heck.
| Reply by Charm_AL on 1/27/06 9:18am
Msg #91694
since it's so early, I'll do a bloody Mary, extra spicy please
throw in some Worcestershire, Tabasco, pepper and a celery stalk 
| Reply by MistarellaFL on 1/27/06 9:23am
Msg #91696
I'm with you Charm
Yesterday was so busy, and soooo late, I feel like I have a hangover, LOL.
Harry, make mine a double, extra spicy!
| Reply by MistarellaFL on 1/27/06 9:26am
Msg #91699
I'lll take a bloody Mary, too, with Kettel One, mmmm...
Or anything else I can get my hands on, LOL
| Reply by Charm_AL on 1/27/06 9:28am
Msg #91702
Re: I'lll take a bloody Mary, too, with Kettel One, mmmm...
that's good, I also like Skky. I'm collecting those pretty blue bottles to break up and do some mosaic.... some day.
| Reply by Charles_Ca on 1/27/06 10:50am
Msg #91741
Herradura, lime salt and a sangrita chaser! NM
| Reply by MistarellaFL on 1/27/06 11:03am
Msg #91748
Re: Herradura, lime salt and a sangrita chaser! NM
Charles, you're hardcore, LOL (I think I'll try one of those, too
| Reply by srnotary_CA on 1/27/06 11:10am
Msg #91752
Re: Herradura, lime salt and a sangrita chaser! NM
I'll take one as well. Sounds good.
| Reply by SLB SIGNING SERVICES, INC. - Sherry on 1/27/06 9:19am
Msg #91695
Sue, I truly agree with you and I would like to apologize for on occassion, contributing to the insanity (and I am truly opening myself up for some bashing on this comment I am sure). I am sure you are aware, that there have been many a time that I have been reamed left and right for something I posted (including rude insults that have absolutely nothing to do with the original post). There is one person in particular who although he seems to disagree with everything I say, he consistently reads my post just for the amusement of harrassing me. Unfortunately, there are times when I have pushed things a little beyond the limit in retaliation. I am working on trying to be one of those people that ignore the constant bashing and listen to the people who actually have something constructive to say. Now constructive criticism is one thing but these rude and demeaning comments are another.
I for one come here to post my point of view and see what is going on in the industry. This site is an invaluable resource when it is used for the appropriate purposes.
I commend you for stating your opinion so eloquently! Have a great weekend!
| Reply by Charm_AL on 1/27/06 9:24am
Msg #91697
yeah, but what are ya drinkin'?...n/m
| Reply by srnotary_CA on 1/27/06 9:27am
Msg #91700
Re: yeah, but what are ya drinkin'?...n/m
I'll have a strawberry daiquiri with some Casadores Tequila please.
| Reply by SLB SIGNING SERVICES, INC. - Sherry on 1/27/06 9:28am
Msg #91703
I think I need a shot of something after the day I had
yesterday.....Make that 2
| Reply by ColleenCA on 1/27/06 9:33am
Msg #91706
Re: make mine a marg, blended w/salt w/1800 YUM!!!
| Reply by Charm_AL on 1/27/06 9:37am
Msg #91711
Re: make mine a marg, blended w/salt w/1800 YUM!!!
Coleen, that's my hubby's fav...he adds Grand Marnier (sp) too
top shelf stuff and makes this too awesome mushroom saute...
| Reply by ColleenCA on 1/27/06 9:41am
Msg #91712
Re: make mine a marg, blended w/salt w/1800 YUM!!!
Yes, I also add Triple Sec which has an orange flavor. It makes for one great drink and also as a marinade for chicken fajitas!!!! Boy, you know it must be Friday with all this talk of drinks.
| Reply by SarahBeth_CA on 1/27/06 10:46am
Msg #91738
Make mine a double Jack and a Sprite. Make Sherry the same, it's on me. Sue may need a triple, I would be willing to take care of hers too.
| Reply by SLB SIGNING SERVICES, INC. - Sherry on 1/27/06 10:53am
Msg #91743
I got the next one Sarah...Thanks! n/m
| Reply by SLP_VA on 1/27/06 9:58am
Msg #91717
Re: Well Said Sue!
I steer clear of the nasty comments.
I also think comments are left best unsaid instead of some of the comments I see on this board.
This board is a great board with tons of helpful information and has helped me a couple of times. I think posters like BrendaTX, Paw, Charm and a few others are very informative about their knowledge in this industry and I applaud them.
The other posts, I just ignore.
Thanks for posting that.
And oh, by the way..I'll take an Apple Martini with extra vodka please.
| Reply by Clarise_OH on 1/27/06 9:58am
Msg #91718
Sue,
You are 100% correct. Btw, not all annon posters are newbies. I posted annon the other day because the question was about a tc that I know reads this board. I feel like the responses I recieved would have been more helpful if I had in fact posted my name. That is a shame, especially because it was a valid question and not "how do I get started in this business?"
Harry, margarita on the rocks, no salt. Thanks.
| Reply by MistarellaFL on 1/27/06 10:01am
Msg #91721
Harry, where are those beverages? LOL, you're slackin!N/M
| Reply by CaliNotary on 1/27/06 2:19pm
Msg #91827
Minor error in your post
It was "shut your freaking piehole" thankyouverymuch.
Why do people expend so much energy telling us things like "If you don't like the anon's, DON'T ANSWER" when it's crystal clear that it does no good? These type of responses to stupid questions are going to continue, so you might as well accept it.
Just as you're free to chastise us for our posts, we are free to chastise others for their posts. You are doing the exact same thing that you're complaining about us doing. But of course it's ok for YOU to insult us by calling us "second graders" and the like.
It's nothing but pure hypocrisy on your part, which completely invalidates your message.
| Reply by SueW/Tn on 1/28/06 12:50pm
Msg #92059
Cali...
It's been a really long Friday and Saturday BUT I wanted to take the time to reply to your post. For months I have been reading your Terminator posts and wondering the entire time why any professional would bother giving you the time of day let alone call you "funny". You persist in name calling and insults that sometimes would be better off on the bathroom walls. You are not funny, quite the opposite. You are vulgar, immature and downright cruel. You say whatever you want regardless of who is posting and for some reason people love to press you on. If you took it as an "insult" that I stated your post had the intelligence of a 2nd grader, take it to heart, YOU ARE ACTING EXACTLY THAT WAY. If you can honestly say that "shut your freaking piehole" is grown up and professional...you are laughable and I will consider the source. Until then, rave on and good luck to you.
| Reply by JanetK_CA on 1/27/06 3:10pm
Msg #91848
I think this entire thread is a great illustration of how different people come here for different reasons and we all have our own interpretation of what this board should be all about. I don't think we're ever going to agree about that. And what one person comes here for ("I came here, oh about 1 a.m., for some pick-me-up chat.") may be a cause of irritation to someone else.
Personally, I've found myself coming here and posting less and less partly because of the nastiness, but also because it's so time-consuming to sift through all the chit-chat to find messages of substance about our business. This board has evolved in many ways over the past couple of years and probably will continue to do so.
| Reply by JanetK_CA on 1/27/06 3:22pm
Msg #91851
Oops! Continuation...
[I posted by accident.] "This board has evolved in many ways over the past couple of years and probably will continue to do so. "
But none of us (except maybe Harry who does a great job of letting this be what it will, within reason) has the right to dictate what should or shouldn't be posted here. We all have the ability to skip or read whatever we choose. I confess that my biggest issue with the board lately has been trying to keep up! There's been lots of laughs available here - from all directions - and we can never get too many of those!! ;>)
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