I want to be a good regular again.

[Shaun]

You heard right. I am positive there were some people who liked my posts here quite a few months back and I'm sure I was a good regular at this community then. I've realised how much of a pompous asshole I've been lately though. I guess it's because I've been honest lately and been myself. The reality is, I'm not a very chatty person and my opinions are quite limited, which triggers the negative responses in so many threads.

Before any CKs feel their trigger finger twitching with the cursor over the lock icon because this is on a personal note or because it doesn't have a specific topic, this thread is here for a good cause. So hear me out. A lot of bad stuff has happened in my life lately, and many days I've been pretty pissed off, so sorry if I acted like an idiot in anybody's thread. (I prefer the words 'berk' and 'moron' personally.)

If anybody liked my posts here those months back (before anyone says nobody liked my posts, I have proof), I would like to know what they liked about the way I used to post. I am trying to improve every aspect of my life right now. Sometimes I feel it's a losing battle, but I think being a better poster at this, and other communities, and being positively acknowledged for it will be one small step out of many, which will make a huge change in my life.

So, what do you want to see in Shaun v2? Remember, if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. Or PM it if you have to, but don't post it in here.

Edit: Oh yeah, I don't want to be a good regular for the sake of the bigots who closed that poor member's thread. I want to be a good member for the actual decent members here.

[Sergeant Hartman]

Starting over fresh seems like a good idea to me.

[Shaun]

I'd be banned if I created a second user account. I use similar IPs so they'd know. If that's what you meant, I'm not doing that.

[Nasarian Altimeros]

Calling the moderators bigots seems like a good start imho

[Agent Proto]

Just be yourself dood. Not like anyone really cares if you sounded mean. More like they need to face reality once in awhile. Quite frankly, if you want to post, then post. If you feel that what you want to say will not add anything constructive to the thread, then don't post. No one here is forcing you to post a certain way.

[Shlup]

Dear Shaun,

No one really cares. Just chillax.

Sincerily,
The Management

P.S. Thowing the word "bigot" around makes you suck.

[Shaun]

Proto, I can see where you're coming from but I know my posting style was preferred as opposed to how it is now. Hey, bigot was an example of how I am now. I posted my thoughts. A bigot is primarily someone who is prejudiced. Obviously, to close that thread and leave the poor soul with so many harsh posts has got to involve some form of prejudice. So, I reach my conclusion. Of course, a post like that shouldn't exist, but cut him some slack, will you?

ShlupQuack. Likewise, I don't care what you think.

[Lindy]

I've realised how much of a pompous asshole I've been <s>lately though</s> since I joined the forums.

Fix'd.

[oddler]

Berk. /em goes to find a definition.

I've got a feeling this is going to be closed anyway. Getting attacked on a personal level is pretty much what happens on a forum because you post your personal thoughts on subjects; getting ridiculed is practically inevitable because everyone has different opinions. However, if that was an apology, then I accept - even though I may or may not know exactly what you're talking about.

But good job with the humility.

[Shaun]

Gee, thanks Lindy...

As for oddler... *types reply*

I disagree with you, oddler. I post on a forum where there is zero prejudice, and everyone is friendly. The only thing I dislike about that forum is their opinions and thoughts are about as narrow as mine, and it's not very active. But otherwise, I love everything about that forum. I post here because there is variety, but unfortunately, a few negative 'bonuses' in the package.

[Nasarian Altimeros]

I post on a forum where there is zero prejudice, and everyone is friendly.

Give me the URL to the forum and 24 hours.

[Shaun]

I am not giving you the URL to the forum, because it's very personal and I think some people would just like to go in there and flame everyone. Giving any decent forum's URL away in an EoFF topic is suicidal.

[Lindy]

I bet it's http://forums.vnunet.com/index.jspa

[bipper]

Starting over fresh seems like a good idea to me.

Taht is too verbose for your average post. I was expecting more of a :

EAT YOUR FIBER!

[Shaun]

I bet it's http://forums.vnunet.com/index.jspa

Eh? No, it isn't related to geekdom at all.