rap music fans? (mini gloat)
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The problem is, something might be a joke to some (generally the originator and mabybe a few others), but if the intended person does not percieve it as funny or a joke (kinda hard to get sarcasm from typed words, there is no tone of voice/body or facial ques to give away the fact you are not being serious).
Personally, I joined IAP to learn about pen turning. And I have see that there is generally a great group here, that want to help teach, improve and push eachother to better work. I like that and would like to see it more in other communities. I don't have a problem with people talking about what they like here. But I do have to say in the last 2-3 posts from RA, he gets blasted. Doesn't matter if it is for pen turning or here for his taste in music. ( RA, I like the old school stuff, but the newer generation is a little to hard core and generally gives me a headache now. But I do like to hear the older generation once in a while.)
Here is my take, if you don't have something constructive to say about someone's post. DON'T POST ON IT! Read it and move on to something that interests you. IF you are going to post a joke it won't be taken in the wrong light, if it can be, it will be. Saying "it was a joke" does not change how someone feels from the original comment.
Slyotter
Funny, the USMC isn't 300 years old yet, so how can they be guarding our gates? OH WAIT, I haven't seen a marine on one of base gates I was stationed at or visited in the last 16 years. As a matter a fact, my last two carriers only one had marines on board, AIRWINGERS who are not much more than sailors in Marine uniforms anyways.
I really cannot say much bad about the Corps though. 18 years in the Navy and my closest friends are Marines, and the few times actually in harms way, I was with Marines and soldiers. Funny, the one group that wasn't liked and picked on the most was the Air Force personnel. Guess complaining they were forced extended to 4 months deployments, didn't do them any good.
Slyotter
jasontg99
Member
Slyotter,
Please read all my posts on this subject before commenting. Ron (RAdams) and I were joking around. Check my friends list, he is on it!
jasontg99
Member
HAHAHA. I have a lot a friends who are marines. We are constantly messing around with each other. I have heard the chauffeur joke a few times. In all seriousness, I have nothing but respect for those guys/girls.
NewLondon88
Local Chapter Leader
I agree. From now on, all posts should consist of either:
1. Nice pen. or:
2. I agree.
In fact, we should make it easier. Just type 1 or 2. We'll know.
Now .. was this post full of #1 or #2? :biggrin:
jasontg99
Member
NewLondon88
Local Chapter Leader
I just figured it would cut down on my spelling errors..
Slyotter:
Thanks man! I was kinda feeling like i was being singled out as well. I don't know why. I guess i rub people the wrong way. Maybe it is my superior pen making skills. Or maybe it is my big fat mouth. Or it might be my abrasive nature. Whatever it is I apologize. I won't be changing any time soon, and i kinda like hangin out here, so if i do rub someone the wrong way then we can keep flaming, or we can just learn to get along.
To the other crazies posting on this thread..... ROFL! MAN YOU GUYS ARE FUNNY! Thanks for saving a dying thread!
Thanks man! I was kinda feeling like i was being singled out as well. I don't know why. I guess i rub people the wrong way. Maybe it is my superior pen making skills. Or maybe it is my big fat mouth. Or it might be my abrasive nature. Whatever it is I apologize. I won't be changing any time soon, and i kinda like hangin out here, so if i do rub someone the wrong way then we can keep flaming, or we can just learn to get along.
To the other crazies posting on this thread..... ROFL! MAN YOU GUYS ARE FUNNY! Thanks for saving a dying thread!
jasontg99
Member
we can just learn to get along.quote]
I don't know....you are from Oklahoma.....
SnowLeopard_2001
Member
Yeah Now!!! I am proud to be an OKIE, and I can get along with almost anyone, except maybe those who charge for free stuff.
jasontg99
Member
Roger,
I am a Texan, born and raised. I am currently stationed in Japan, but I will finally be back stateside (VA) in Feb. I can't wait to get home! I am just knocking on Ron being from OK because earlier he had started a thread about state to state rivalries and started knocking on Texas!
I am a Texan, born and raised. I am currently stationed in Japan, but I will finally be back stateside (VA) in Feb. I can't wait to get home! I am just knocking on Ron being from OK because earlier he had started a thread about state to state rivalries and started knocking on Texas!
jasontg99
Member
Hey now!!! Ron, I decided to follow your advice.
1. I think we "can all get along".
2. But only after your kid stops crying!!!
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el_d
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Now thats Funny!!!!
TowMater
Member
We have to tactically plan out our responses to make sure we cover Key Terrain, Observation of Fields of Fire, Cover and Concealment, Objectives and Avenues of Regress.
That takes time. And our tiny brains hurt to much to type after we figure all that other stuff out.
Mater-Who still thinks the Navy should be a Department of the Marine Corps.
That takes time. And our tiny brains hurt to much to type after we figure all that other stuff out.
Mater-Who still thinks the Navy should be a Department of the Marine Corps.
TellicoTurning
Member
TellicoTurning
Member
Funny, the USMC isn't 300 years old yet, so how can they be guarding our gates? OH WAIT, I haven't seen a marine on one of base gates I was stationed at or visited in the last 16 years. As a matter a fact, my last two carriers only one had marines on board, AIRWINGERS who are not much more than sailors in Marine uniforms anyways.
I really cannot say much bad about the Corps though. 18 years in the Navy and my closest friends are Marines, and the few times actually in harms way, I was with Marines and soldiers. Funny, the one group that wasn't liked and picked on the most was the Air Force personnel. Guess complaining they were forced extended to 4 months deployments, didn't do them any good.
Slyotter
Hey Jerry,
Don't take it seriously.... there's been banter between the Navy and Marines since their inception.. I have nothing but the utmost respect for the marine corp... They are some of the finest people I have ever met, dedicated and true to their calling.
tbroye
Member
I live in area where I don't have to have my radio on the hear it 24/7 People don't know what the volume knob/button is for in their cars. In this area rap only brings out the worst in people. The accompanying picture were take of my house and truck last Wednesday morning. The little s*** went around the area tagging fences signs, play ground equipment and 6 houses that fly the flag. U.S.D.A United Streets Dopeboyz of America is what it stands for a rap group out of Atlanta GA. CTE is some artists group U.S.D.A belongs to. Took the police and Gang task force a while to figure it all out. Rumor is they were caught over the weekend and were given instant justice and that all I heard and don't want to know more. If I would have caught them, the would have been stripped tagged with red appliance epoxy paint and sent down the nearby main street for the cops to clean up.
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rjwolfe3
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Tom, that sucks that they did that to you and your house. But rap is not responsible for that - bad parents or lack of is. I understand that they spray painted a rap group's initials but if that said Aerosmith, would you have blamed the rock industry? Rap is no more responsible for that, then Country is for the suicide rate. (Remember I like country too!) I am not trying to stir things up but broad generalizations are not the answer.
TowMater
Member
that really sucks. Jackass kids that accidently found their dad's spray paint no doubt. I am a fan of a rap group that is INFAMOUS for "tagging". Their tag can be seen worldwide now, literally. Their tag is so famous, it is a car window sticker, it is a poster line, t shirt line, magnets, belt buckles, and other jewelry, a tattoo, and still a tag. In fact, If you look for him, you can probably find him in your own town. No matter where you live. That is not Rap's fault. That is Brilliant advertising. Spray Paint is cheap, and everybody can find some. If you can get chump kids to tag your music group, and the victims post it on the internet, you are National overnight. Believe it or not, these cats today actually think about this stuff. All part of a Marketing package. It wouldn't suprise me at all to find out that they either just released an album, or are just about to release an album.
I also wanted to take this opportunity to mention a little happening in my birth city of Oklahoma City. A while back, we had a Celebrity in town. Jessica Alba. Yes, THE Jessica Alba. I don't remember why she was here, but she was. Well, while in OKC, Miss. Alba decided to go out with a friend or two and plaster "FREE WILLY" posters all over the city. On Electrical junction boxes, ice coolers, Hospital walls, Billboard ads that companies paid for, Just all over. They used a rediculous glue that was harder to remove than spray paint according to the report I saw. Cost the City a boatload of money to clean the crap up. She did it as a protest for something. The city threatened her, and she agreed to make a donation to somebody or the other.
The point of me telling that story is this: There are IDIOTS EVERYWHERE. WE ARE SURROUNDED!
I also wanted to take this opportunity to mention a little happening in my birth city of Oklahoma City. A while back, we had a Celebrity in town. Jessica Alba. Yes, THE Jessica Alba. I don't remember why she was here, but she was. Well, while in OKC, Miss. Alba decided to go out with a friend or two and plaster "FREE WILLY" posters all over the city. On Electrical junction boxes, ice coolers, Hospital walls, Billboard ads that companies paid for, Just all over. They used a rediculous glue that was harder to remove than spray paint according to the report I saw. Cost the City a boatload of money to clean the crap up. She did it as a protest for something. The city threatened her, and she agreed to make a donation to somebody or the other.
The point of me telling that story is this: There are IDIOTS EVERYWHERE. WE ARE SURROUNDED!
glycerine
Member
I have to disagree with that part. It's vandelism, not brilliant advertising. Putting up posters or handing out fliers is one thing, but spray painting property is another...
Music and the entertainment industry in general cannot be BLAMED for any misconduct or illegal acts, BUT I believe it all has a strong influence over people, just like any form of media. It is up to parents/guardians to teach right from wrong, but with the entertainment industry the way it is, it only makes things harder.
Music and the entertainment industry in general cannot be BLAMED for any misconduct or illegal acts, BUT I believe it all has a strong influence over people, just like any form of media. It is up to parents/guardians to teach right from wrong, but with the entertainment industry the way it is, it only makes things harder.