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i have been accused of being a bully, a hypocrite, a wind bag lol, and various other adjectives. i don’t believe i am those things, i realize that’s their only defense to indefensible actions – tear me down, try to drag me to their level.

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OP: i don't begrudge them saying what they want to say because i have the option of not reading and or responding to them, simple as that. 

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  Whenever someone does something as a "pack" tells me they are basically a bully.
  

  why they can't see how bad they look to other people
  

  i get annoyed when i read those threads
  

  i just dislike hypocrisy.
  

  those drama mongers
  

  stick to the thread topic - or do you enjoy being discourteous
  

  i feel rather sorry for you.
  

  i call that "pack mentality" 
  

  the "clique" is far to  clever as to make it that obvious.
  

  you can't stand drama but are so willing to become a part of it - in the name of hating it.... utter nonsense
  

  And a sad commentary it is on those people
  

  they must revel in it

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To those of you who responded with sincerity i thank you and apologize for the mêlée that ensued

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 because a group of people became so threatened someone dared attempt to rain on their little parade…..

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ORIGINAL: Mercnbeth

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OP: i don't begrudge them saying what they want to say because i have the option of not reading and or responding to them, simple as that. 

At least in this thread, the option was never taken.

Obviously not since it was actually a thread i started

Begrudge-ment? You be the judge from these references:

If you read the op carefully you would realize i did not begrudge the drama thread starters - not the drama mongers - meaning they have every right to post like everyone else and not be intimidated and ridiculed by the clique

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  Whenever someone does something as a "pack" tells me they are basically a bully.
  

  why they can't see how bad they look to other people
  

  i get annoyed when i read those threads
  

  i just dislike hypocrisy.
  

  those drama mongers
  

  stick to the thread topic - or do you enjoy being discourteous
  

  i feel rather sorry for you.
  

  i call that "pack mentality" 
  

  the "clique" is far to  clever as to make it that obvious.
  

  you can't stand drama but are so willing to become a part of it - in the name of hating it.... utter nonsense
  

  And a sad commentary it is on those people
  

  they must revel in it

All, obviously, taken out of context; and in reality 'constructive' ideas offered to those views in opposition of the OP.

Most of what you took out of context was in response to posts attacking me - look at it in any way you like. 

To summarize...

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To those of you who responded with sincerity i thank you and apologize for the mêlée that ensued

= My clique.

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 because a group of people became so threatened someone dared attempt to rain on their little parade…..

=That Asshole clique.

Beyond the rhetoric, we've now completed the circle; a Seinfeld-esk; nonconstructive constructive thread.

i will repeat what i have already stated - i am no part of any clique - i leave that up to the drama mongers

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ORIGINAL: gypsygrl

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i have been accused of being a bully, a hypocrite, a wind bag lol, and various other adjectives. i don’t believe i am those things, i realize that’s their only defense to indefensible actions – tear me down, try to drag me to their level.

And, now you've become a martyr.

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ORIGINAL: velvetears

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ORIGINAL: happypervert

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Disagreements are fine - it's when people do make personal attacks i have an issue.

Unless, of course, it is you making the personal attacks -- then it is ok because you have staked out the moral high ground solely for yourself and you simply deny ever actually intending offense with your passively-aggressive snarky remarks.

What's really funny about your obsession with this moral crusade to "educate" others about the bad behavior of the "click" [sic] is that it should have been obvious to everyone else before the lightbulb went on over your head. So we've been blessed with the spectacle of seeing you put yourself up on a pedestal, congratulate yourself after a few agree with you, weasel around to avoid admitting you could possibly be a hypocrite while engaging in the same behaviors you deplore, and pretend to be interested in discussion until even thoughtful, objective posters like darkinshadows give up on you in disgust. Give youself a medal because it looks like everyone is getting bored with you, and so you'll finally get the last word.

This is all so ludicrous it is priceless! Thank you very much!

arf arf arf!

You obviously have trouble reading...poor dear.  You have a vested interested in the clique... without them you would have no purpose here... no one to bounce rude, crude and cruel remarks off of who will tolerate your rudeness. They give you a platform, and that makes you feel like a somebody - too bad you can't feel that way on your own through thoughtful dialogue and interesting thoughts of your own, instead of arfing at everyone, making snide comments and general childish behavior.... but glad it gave you something to read.... tata

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ORIGINAL: VeryMercurial

That pervert is far from happy!
In fact I rarely see anything "happy" in anything he types.
This is a great thread, it shows what people are made of.

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ORIGINAL: LaTigresse
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Some like to have everything nice and tidy.....categorized......organized. It drives them batshit when they don't have a good grasp of where everything fits and are able to keep it there. Then there are those of us that simply thrive on the messiness of life, see the beauty in imperfections. And of course all the varying degrees in the middle.

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But I must say the one style of post that is guaranteed to never interest me aside from wanting to poke sharp objects in a person to see if they whistle or just hiss when the hot air comes out...
All I see when I read that, is someone behind the computer that must be really irritating to spend too much time around...

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One thing you should do, for your own well being, is accept that no matter how much you harp, harrange, whine, get on your high horse and preach.......your not going to change it. You will only continue to give the sharp stick pokers a target and make them damned glad they are not you.

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It is obvious then that you are as small minded as others have shown to be.
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Wether or not I agree with Velvet is of no consequence, wether or not I think she is showing acceptable behaviour in telling others what to do is also of no importance at all. I also find humour in the fact that you seem to have taken my words as a personal attack on Velvet and felt the need to come to her rescue and make a pathetic attempt to chide me and defend her. Rather juvenile but then, that also is of no consequence. I do not know Velvet, I have zero idea of the whole person she is.

This is one small insignificant subject that I found interesting and had a different point of view than the one presented. I enjoy the back and forth of a good debate. Keep it up! I always enjoy a humorous diversion in my work day.

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ORIGINAL: Marc2b

There are so many subtle euphemisms being used in this thread that I’m still not one hundred percent sure what the hell is going on. Also, it’s way past my bed time and I may be having brain farts. Still, sometimes I feel like everybody is speaking in code and I don’t have the key.

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I am alone here on these boards- I dont know any of you- I' dont talk to any of you. I read the threads I answer when I want too.

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Where is brother ... Chaingang

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ORIGINAL: domiguy

Nonsense, Cliques are formed by extremely special, like minded individuals....Who tend to prey on the weak....They are a thing of beauty.  Why would anyone take the time to bitch about such organizations?  Cliques don't necessarily need to bully their lesser counterparts but when operating at top capacity it is one of the great side benefits of being a part of such an illustrious group.  I would hate to live in a world where the stupid, or the unattractive thought they were entitled to the same benefits and life as the beautiful people....There is a complexity to the universe that has placed the "clique" at its center....Without cliques mankind would not exist....Imagine if our early ancestors did not bond together....All would have been lost.