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'St. Louis Bob said:
It's pinewood derby car making day and I'm enjoying sanding a little too much. Kill me now?
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A few weeks ago, my g/f and I went to Old Town Scottsdale and the highlight of my day was going to the Olive Oil store. I bought three olive oils and a spritzer. I'm still excited about it.
 
'YSR said:
'T Bell said:
'YSR said:
'General Malaise said:
'T Bell said:
'General Malaise said:
'strykerpks said:
My sister used to date #######s. They were the softball jocks that thought their poop was Jaeger, money and chicks. This was probably 10-15 years ago. First instance was a guy about 5'8" (I'm 5'11") but he had muscle and I drank beer and poked smot. He got pissed at my sister at our parents house and kicked a hole in their wall.

I have thrown 1 punch in my life. And got sued for it so I knew the damage, but I saw him at a bar one night with his friends. I walked up to his biggest buddy (who knew me and my sister) and said "This is not about you. He hurt my sister. Let it play" I then grabbed him by the shirt as he tried to buy me a shot and said "If you ever #### my sister over again, you won't have enough friends to stop me" He still bought the shot and he never called her again (they had been broken up for a few months but he had been badgering her)

The other time was a guy who was about 6'3 and 40 lbs heavier than me. This was about 3 years later. He "allegedly" hit my sister prior and I ran into him and some of his friends. He tried to pull the same thing and buy me a shot. I didn't grab his shirt but I was heavy with the finger in the face and said

"Are you cool hitting chicks? Don't ever think you can get away with what you did. You think your friends will back you? Where are they now?" As they all backed away and the few chicks they were with ran.

Physical violence isn't the best option but sometimes asserting (SP?) yourself does a wonders. :shrug:
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I'm not really afraid of the guy and have enough history with him that I think I could at least address it with him in a calm yet direct manner. He has two little sisters and makes a huge showing about how protective he is of them. I might appeal to that side of him. I may not be able to intimidate too many, but I'll put my people/negotiating skills up against anybody's. All that said, I talked to a friend of mine about this on Thursday. He IS big. Really big. And he too likes guns and told me that at a drop of a hat, he'd be there if I needed him to help deliver a message. So I got that going for me, which is nice. :thumbup:
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I think you have to address it, and it has to be addressed directly, which means either verbally or more physically. I'd go with the former too, especially because it wasn't violence inflicted on her.I'm curious, what did your sister tell you about this incident that you haven't yet related? Has she asked for your help or given an opinion either way on what you should do?
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She makes excuses for him constantly...says he's just a high strung, very aggressive, adrenaline junkie who would NEVER lay a finger on her. He just got really pissed at her and threw the phone. She was texting the GF of her ex-husband who I've never met, but by all accounts, has been very good to my nephews and has laid down some good rules to follow when they are at her house. However, she thinks it is bad form to spend the night with Greg (sister's ex-husband, my former BIL) when the kids are there. So they were in a little text war about it as my sister has no problems letting her BF spend the night when she has the kids. The boyfriend then grabbed my sisters phone and sent a text out saying to the ex-husband's GF "You need a glass of wine or 10 and loosen the F*** up!". Well, my sister was pissed about this and refused to let him see her phone again and when he demanded to see the response, he grabbed from her and threw it against the wall.So...two to tango, for sure. I'm sure they were both drunk. He's a boozer and so is she. And I'm hoping it's an isolated incident and that's as far as his hostilities will go, but the big brother in me is a little nervous that he won't stop there. Maybe I'm paranoid?
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Sadly, you're probably not paranoid. I'm in the camp that thinks his behavior is not okay, but I also think that there's only so much you can do.

If this is the same sister about whom you've posted before, things aren't going to change because you give the guy a talking-to or rough him up. The relationship itself is probably pretty toxic and in my experience, these types of things don't always fix themselves in the best way. Not saying that you shouldn't do anything, but I just don't really have any advice as to what you should/can do. :shrug:
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This is the basic view I have. It's a no-win situation for you. I'm assuming her kids weren't present when this went down. If you act too assertively, your sister will side with her boyfriend.

I think you approach her and indicate very simply that you're concerned and that this is not acceptable to you and tell her that she can come to you anytime if she's got a problem with this guy.

I think you approach the guy and just tell him that hearing about this brought out your protective older brother instincts but that she's defending him and you just want him to know you're aware of it.

Beyond that, I'm not sure what you can do. I'd only step into this more decisively if you're at the point where a restraining order was appropriate, but even then you'd need her on board with that and women in abusive relationships are known to do the exact opposite of what they should do to protect themselves.
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This is what I did a poor job of conveying, but agree completely.
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Good stuff both of you and thank you very much.No, her kids were not present.

 
'strykerpks said:
'RenegadeGM said:
Just a quick question for you guys in this thread, and I guess to GM, since he started it... when you started this thread, did you envision what it would become?

I'm asking from this standpoint: I've checked in and out of the FFA off and on for a few years, but I've never been what you'd call a "regular" to the forum. I'd always see this thread title on the first page, and usually ear the top, but never clicked on it.

The past few weeks I've spent a little more time in the FFA and finally clicked on the thread one day. Of course I didn't go back to the beginning, but I lurked and read the last few pages at the time. Over the past few weeks I've casually read it a bit more.

Now, I don't know any of you at all, outside of playing some fantasy sports with a few of you... (and pissed off a few in the process, not my best moment) :bag: But it is pretty cool to see what you guys have going here, a community within the thread, the FB group, the coshole, etc.

So I was just curious if the goal in starting the thread was to have these "regulars" post in here to keep up with each other or if that's what the thread evolved into over time...

Apologies for lurking on your thread :)
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I don't even remember what the topic was that GM originally started but if you look at the first page, it went nowhere fast. The (d?)evolution of this thread has been interesting to watch and be a part of, that's for sure. I don't think anyone could have predicted a 2000+ page thread, 3 years running.
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Plus it introduced to me the greatest shirt mankind has ever seen.
 
'St. Louis Bob said:
'Plorfu said:
'St. Louis Bob said:
It's pinewood derby car making day and I'm enjoying sanding a little too much. Kill me now?
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A few weeks ago, my g/f and I went to Old Town Scottsdale and the highlight of my day was going to the Olive Oil store. I bought three olive oils and a spritzer. I'm still excited about it.
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Minus the spritzer, I like this too. :bag:
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Minus the spritzer??? Tell me, you GD SOB, how you are going to apply your Tuscan Olive Oil blend to some popcorn evenly and in a most delicious fashion? What, you can't? Because you have some clumsy bottle and you're just going to mix it around? Is that why?I bid good day to you, sir.
 
'strykerpks said:
'RenegadeGM said:
Just a quick question for you guys in this thread, and I guess to GM, since he started it... when you started this thread, did you envision what it would become?I'm asking from this standpoint: I've checked in and out of the FFA off and on for a few years, but I've never been what you'd call a "regular" to the forum. I'd always see this thread title on the first page, and usually ear the top, but never clicked on it.The past few weeks I've spent a little more time in the FFA and finally clicked on the thread one day. Of course I didn't go back to the beginning, but I lurked and read the last few pages at the time. Over the past few weeks I've casually read it a bit more.Now, I don't know any of you at all, outside of playing some fantasy sports with a few of you... (and pissed off a few in the process, not my best moment) :bag: But it is pretty cool to see what you guys have going here, a community within the thread, the FB group, the coshole, etc.So I was just curious if the goal in starting the thread was to have these "regulars" post in here to keep up with each other or if that's what the thread evolved into over time...Apologies for lurking on your thread :)
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I don't even remember what the topic was that GM originally started but if you look at the first page, it went nowhere fast. The (d?)evolution of this thread has been interesting to watch and be a part of, that's for sure. I don't think anyone could have predicted a 2000+ page thread, 3 years running.
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I was drawn here for the gang bangs.
 
That "Democrats are trying to overturn the Constitution" thread is off to a flying start. There is a very real chance this will become the biggest political crapfest in FFA history.

 
'Uruk-Hai said:
'strykerpks said:
'RenegadeGM said:
Just a quick question for you guys in this thread, and I guess to GM, since he started it... when you started this thread, did you envision what it would become?

I'm asking from this standpoint: I've checked in and out of the FFA off and on for a few years, but I've never been what you'd call a "regular" to the forum. I'd always see this thread title on the first page, and usually ear the top, but never clicked on it.

The past few weeks I've spent a little more time in the FFA and finally clicked on the thread one day. Of course I didn't go back to the beginning, but I lurked and read the last few pages at the time. Over the past few weeks I've casually read it a bit more.

Now, I don't know any of you at all, outside of playing some fantasy sports with a few of you... (and pissed off a few in the process, not my best moment) :bag: But it is pretty cool to see what you guys have going here, a community within the thread, the FB group, the coshole, etc.

So I was just curious if the goal in starting the thread was to have these "regulars" post in here to keep up with each other or if that's what the thread evolved into over time...

Apologies for lurking on your thread :)
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I don't even remember what the topic was that GM originally started but if you look at the first page, it went nowhere fast. The (d?)evolution of this thread has been interesting to watch and be a part of, that's for sure. I don't think anyone could have predicted a 2000+ page thread, 3 years running.
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:goodposting: I lurked for the longest time in this thread. I've interacted with various regulars on various topics for over a decade (The Underground, book thread, college hoops), but I normally felt like an outsider in here. That's not because of anyone being rude - I just didn't know what the hell these people were talking about (still don't, for the most part). Now, in a matter of several months, I've rented a vacation home in Central America from one of the regulars and am meeting many of these derelicts in Austin in a few weeks. This thread has allowed me - without doing a "look at me" thread - to vent about some pretty heavy stuff.

Here's my take on why this thread is what it's become: there are some here who may skate on thin FFA ice from time to time. I think that maybe some of the powers that be feel that it's better to have some valuable-but-risk-taking members in a kind of FFA rubber room. Hell, I've posted stuff in this thread - in wording, if not subject matter - that may have gotten me in trouble out in the general public.
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I like this theory...

 
'kevzilla said:
That "Democrats are trying to overturn the Constitution" thread is off to a flying start. There is a very real chance this will become the biggest political crapfest in FFA history.
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Jeez...thanks for leading me to that #### pile. I hope your hair loses to gravity.Others: Tim is by far the smartest poster in that thread. You have been warned.
 
'kevzilla said:
That "Democrats are trying to overturn the Constitution" thread is off to a flying start. There is a very real chance this will become the biggest political crapfest in FFA history.
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I attempted to pull of the # of posts by member for that thread. At least for the first three pages, you could tell it was going to be magic, just by looking at the metrics/
 
'ScottNorwood said:
'RenegadeGM said:
'Tremendous Upside said:
'ScottNorwood said:
'cosjobs said:
Guys, if my wheelhousing gets too much someone needs to tell me. I don't know if I'll be able to stop on my own.
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I was just trying to cipher a way to get you to turn it up a few clicks.
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Favorite football themed gay porn? Mine is Helmet to Helmet
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Going Downfield to the Tight End for me
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I'm staying the hell away from this topic. I have very little finesse and would likely get the whole damned thing locked down.
 
'Plorfu said:
'St. Louis Bob said:
'Plorfu said:
'St. Louis Bob said:
It's pinewood derby car making day and I'm enjoying sanding a little too much. Kill me now?
Click to expand...
A few weeks ago, my g/f and I went to Old Town Scottsdale and the highlight of my day was going to the Olive Oil store. I bought three olive oils and a spritzer. I'm still excited about it.
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Minus the spritzer, I like this too. :bag:
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Minus the spritzer??? Tell me, you GD SOB, how you are going to apply your Tuscan Olive Oil blend to some popcorn evenly and in a most delicious fashion? What, you can't? Because you have some clumsy bottle and you're just going to mix it around? Is that why?I bid good day to you, sir.
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:lmao: My Mom went back to work when I was a teenager. I always came home from football practice hungry as good be and I never looked back.
'Gadzooks said:
'strykerpks said:
'RenegadeGM said:
Just a quick question for you guys in this thread, and I guess to GM, since he started it... when you started this thread, did you envision what it would become?I'm asking from this standpoint: I've checked in and out of the FFA off and on for a few years, but I've never been what you'd call a "regular" to the forum. I'd always see this thread title on the first page, and usually ear the top, but never clicked on it.The past few weeks I've spent a little more time in the FFA and finally clicked on the thread one day. Of course I didn't go back to the beginning, but I lurked and read the last few pages at the time. Over the past few weeks I've casually read it a bit more.Now, I don't know any of you at all, outside of playing some fantasy sports with a few of you... (and pissed off a few in the process, not my best moment) :bag: But it is pretty cool to see what you guys have going here, a community within the thread, the FB group, the coshole, etc.So I was just curious if the goal in starting the thread was to have these "regulars" post in here to keep up with each other or if that's what the thread evolved into over time...Apologies for lurking on your thread :)
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I don't even remember what the topic was that GM originally started but if you look at the first page, it went nowhere fast. The (d?)evolution of this thread has been interesting to watch and be a part of, that's for sure. I don't think anyone could have predicted a 2000+ page thread, 3 years running.
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I was drawn here for the gang bangs.
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:lmao:
 
'cosjobs said:
'kevzilla said:
That "Democrats are trying to overturn the Constitution" thread is off to a flying start. There is a very real chance this will become the biggest political crapfest in FFA history.
Click to expand...
I attempted to pull of the # of posts by member for that thread. At least for the first three pages, you could tell it was going to be magic, just by looking at the metrics/
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Cos, how they hanging friend?
 
'RenegadeGM said:
'Uruk-Hai said:
'strykerpks said:
'RenegadeGM said:
Just a quick question for you guys in this thread, and I guess to GM, since he started it... when you started this thread, did you envision what it would become?

I'm asking from this standpoint: I've checked in and out of the FFA off and on for a few years, but I've never been what you'd call a "regular" to the forum. I'd always see this thread title on the first page, and usually ear the top, but never clicked on it.

The past few weeks I've spent a little more time in the FFA and finally clicked on the thread one day. Of course I didn't go back to the beginning, but I lurked and read the last few pages at the time. Over the past few weeks I've casually read it a bit more.

Now, I don't know any of you at all, outside of playing some fantasy sports with a few of you... (and pissed off a few in the process, not my best moment) :bag: But it is pretty cool to see what you guys have going here, a community within the thread, the FB group, the coshole, etc.

So I was just curious if the goal in starting the thread was to have these "regulars" post in here to keep up with each other or if that's what the thread evolved into over time...

Apologies for lurking on your thread :)
Click to expand...
I don't even remember what the topic was that GM originally started but if you look at the first page, it went nowhere fast. The (d?)evolution of this thread has been interesting to watch and be a part of, that's for sure. I don't think anyone could have predicted a 2000+ page thread, 3 years running.
Click to expand...
:goodposting: I lurked for the longest time in this thread. I've interacted with various regulars on various topics for over a decade (The Underground, book thread, college hoops), but I normally felt like an outsider in here. That's not because of anyone being rude - I just didn't know what the hell these people were talking about (still don't, for the most part). Now, in a matter of several months, I've rented a vacation home in Central America from one of the regulars and am meeting many of these derelicts in Austin in a few weeks. This thread has allowed me - without doing a "look at me" thread - to vent about some pretty heavy stuff.

Here's my take on why this thread is what it's become: there are some here who may skate on thin FFA ice from time to time. I think that maybe some of the powers that be feel that it's better to have some valuable-but-risk-taking members in a kind of FFA rubber room. Hell, I've posted stuff in this thread - in wording, if not subject matter - that may have gotten me in trouble out in the general public.
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I like this theory...
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My link
 
'Uruk-Hai said:
'cosjobs said:
'kevzilla said:
That "Democrats are trying to overturn the Constitution" thread is off to a flying start. There is a very real chance this will become the biggest political crapfest in FFA history.
Click to expand...
I attempted to pull of the # of posts by member for that thread. At least for the first three pages, you could tell it was going to be magic, just by looking at the metrics/
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Cos, how they hanging friend?
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I may be a tad irritable
 
Because me and rude participate, this thread gets some leeway. And part of that is because the inmates gather in one spot.

 
'Abraham said:
Because me and rude participate, this thread gets some leeway. And part of that is because the inmates gather in one spot.
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Makes sense. We are easier to gun down when we're all in the yard together.That's exactly what we want the man to believe.
 
'cosjobs said:
'Uruk-Hai said:
'cosjobs said:
'kevzilla said:
That "Democrats are trying to overturn the Constitution" thread is off to a flying start. There is a very real chance this will become the biggest political crapfest in FFA history.
Click to expand...
I attempted to pull of the # of posts by member for that thread. At least for the first three pages, you could tell it was going to be magic, just by looking at the metrics/
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Cos, how they hanging friend?
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I may be a tad irritable
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Telling you - e-cigs that nuke nicotene inside of your bod help
 
'-fish- said:
'RenegadeGM said:
Just a quick question for you guys in this thread, and I guess to GM, since he started it... when you started this thread, did you envision what it would become?I'm asking from this standpoint: I've checked in and out of the FFA off and on for a few years, but I've never been what you'd call a "regular" to the forum. I'd always see this thread title on the first page, and usually ear the top, but never clicked on it.The past few weeks I've spent a little more time in the FFA and finally clicked on the thread one day. Of course I didn't go back to the beginning, but I lurked and read the last few pages at the time. Over the past few weeks I've casually read it a bit more.Now, I don't know any of you at all, outside of playing some fantasy sports with a few of you... (and pissed off a few in the process, not my best moment) :bag: But it is pretty cool to see what you guys have going here, a community within the thread, the FB group, the coshole, etc.So I was just curious if the goal in starting the thread was to have these "regulars" post in here to keep up with each other or if that's what the thread evolved into over time...Apologies for lurking on your thread :)
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Can't speak for anyone else, but this thread sort of formed organically (sorry, pickles--we should retire that phrase). GM is one of the most well-liked posters around here, and the thread attracted funny, mellow people. As this thing was taking off, the rest of the FFA seemed to be free-falling into crap led by a wave of new and horrid posters. Many of us just simply stopped venturing out into the rest of the FFA much, since all the entertainment you could want can be found here, the gambling thread and the drunk thread. Bunch of clever, funny, semi-like minded miscreants have formed a dysfunctional community. Almost everyone that has wanted to participate has been welcomed, since this thread has no politics, religion, or serious division (except age and dumb married bastards).
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It's the FFA speakeasy.
 
'Uruk-Hai said:
'cosjobs said:
'Uruk-Hai said:
'cosjobs said:
'kevzilla said:
That "Democrats are trying to overturn the Constitution" thread is off to a flying start. There is a very real chance this will become the biggest political crapfest in FFA history.
Click to expand...
I attempted to pull of the # of posts by member for that thread. At least for the first three pages, you could tell it was going to be magic, just by looking at the metrics/
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Cos, how they hanging friend?
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I may be a tad irritable
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Telling you - e-cigs that nuke nicotene inside of your bod help
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Since I've technically kicked the nicotine habit, I'm thinking of taking up a less addictive substance this round. Maybe black tar heroin or crack cocaine.
 
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