I'm quitting the forums

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Big_Boy_4005

Sounds like the perfect plan Mark, welcome back!!![:D][:D][:D][8D][:)]

here,here[#ditto][#ditto][#ditto][#ditto][#ditto][#ditto]

[Big_Boy_4005]

Sounds like the perfect plan Mark, welcome back!!![:D][:D][:D][8D][:)]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by CNWfan5525

Dougal IS BACK now back to trains!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah I'm not going to post as much but I am officially back.

[Anonymous]

Good grief guys, let the poor guy go. I've been on a number of forums where the person leaves, with a flourishing good-bye post; only to return. When you get some one with a high post count, it usually means they really enjoy forums so usually they're back.

And the more you respond to the "Good Bye" posts, the more they're encouraged.

So guys, this is the last time I am ever going to ever post in the next ten minutes... and I mean it. Its good bye (until the next time).

[Anonymous]

Dougal IS BACK now back to trains!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[rambo1]

dougal






























dougal please don,t leave the fourms. It is people that


dougal please don,t leave the fourms. It is people like you that I rely on to help educate me about the model railway industry. dougal I need your help please don,t go. rambo1......

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by trainjunky29

Dear dougal,
Welcome back.

I'm going to sound like an idiot for asking this, but who's "Bergie?"

Dear Railroading_Brit,
What's an IMHO?

Sincerely,
Daniel

IMHO = In My Humble Opinion

[Big_Boy_4005]

You are quite welcome 4884, you earned it. Keep in mind that I don't hand out praise lightly, so you must be doing something right to hear that from me.[:D]

I think the storm has passed, you can come back now Mark

[:D]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Big_Boy_4005

QUOTE: Originally posted by 4884bigboy

What if someone new came to this forum and saw what's going on here do you think they'd stay!!??? Probably not. Now, can we please drop this?? Dave9999 already apoligized to dougal, so let's get back to trains, please?????

Bravo!

What an adult thing to say, I'm proud of you, especially after all of the bickering we went through over the photo signature thing.[8D]

Why thank you, 4005.[:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D]

[lupo]

And all ease up at the youth please,
I read some posts on the Under twenty Crowd topic abiout them being harrased at school for being into model railroading and not being able to share their fun in the hobby with ohter youth their age, must be awfull !
We must be FLATTERDED if they share it with us older dudes,
I think the over 20 crowd should keep that in mind, before getting aggrevated about something the under 20 crowd posts
or before flaming one of the younger forum members.

http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=12317

[Big_Boy_4005]

QUOTE: Originally posted by 4884bigboy

What if someone new came to this forum and saw what's going on here do you think they'd stay!!??? Probably not. Now, can we please drop this?? Dave9999 already apoligized to dougal, so let's get back to trains, please?????

Bravo!

What an adult thing to say, I'm proud of you, especially after all of the bickering we went through over the photo signature thing.[8D]

[Anonymous]

What if someone new came to this forum and saw what's going on here do you think they'd stay!!??? Probably not. Now, can we please drop this?? Dave9999 already apoligized to dougal, so let's get back to trains, please?????

[eastcoast]

QUOTE: Originally posted by dougal

After what happened today I don't feel welcome here so I've decided to quit the forums. It's not everybodys fault but when people talk to me like that I feel better leaving than heard more of it. I will still check here and maybe post a LITTLE bit. I'l come back if I get enough good feedback.

[:(][:(][:(][:(][:(][:(][:(][:(][:(][:(][:(][:(][:(][:(]

[:)]
The sun will come out tomorrow.
Dougal,
I am a late comer to the topic ,but went and read that entire posting
that you had a problem with. What occured can not be excused but
an OPNINION was taken out of context and the battle ensued.
You have EVERY RIGHT to defend yourself and/or not post any longer.
PLEASE, may I suggest to take what others on the forums say with a
grain of salt? Our main purpose here is to learn from each other and
to share a common interest. You are young and still learning, don't let
some negative control your decisions when you have an over abundance
of positive help and sincere people who will help and support you in this
hobby. DON'T QUIT.
kEN_ECR

[Big_Boy_4005]

Way to go Mark..... 101

You are the straw that stirs the drink, that is this forum.
I'm not sure whether this is irony or hypocricy, but it is a riot.[:D][bday][bday][bday][oX)]

[Anonymous]

Everyone,
The last time I posted on this topic, I thought everybody was starting to calm down a little. But now, we are reaching what I call the "critical mass for personal attacks" once more. So everyone, just calm down, and don't make Bergie get involved. And where's Kevin's girlfriend when we need her reason and good sense.

Sincerely,
Daniel

[Anonymous]

Here's A few words of wisdom for the younger crowd: Winners don't quit , & Quiters don't win !....................Hang in there !

[joecool1212]

Wow I go to a train show and look what happens when i get back!!!!!!!! I wont even comment. Joe

[Anonymous]

Here here, Mdemt!

[Anonymous]

95 replies....

We can't get this kind of input on MR issues that often!

Just disengage guys. Let the steam fall, stop feeding the furnace, throw her over to coast, ease in the brakes, and ride the steel down to the station.

I have seen good forums go through this. The admin will crack down on personal attacks, people will lose interest in the topics and threads that we are here for, and many people will spread bitter feelings about our forum. Time will pass, others will come, the forum will become more helpfull again.

Let's just skip to the more helpfull part.

[Anonymous]

Why can't you people (and I use the term as loose as it possibly could be used) just let it go. At this point your all just crying out for attention and ganging up on each other. Its not a popularity contest. And I think its pretty ironic that dougal typed this...

QUOTE: What matters is QUALITY NOT QUANITY. ARE YOU OBEYING THIS?? NO. I TRY TO POST WITH QUALITY, WITH DOS THE ONLY EXECPTION. I DON"T LIKE NONSENSE TOPICS AND THIS FORUM IS GOING TO START TO GET AGGRAVATING AND PEOPLE WILL QUIT.

There is not one quality post on any of these topics about you leaving, saying your going to leave, threatening your going to leave, staying, or defending your "position." Practice what you preach. I dont think DOS is the ONLY exception to your posting habits.
And why do you people keep posting here? It just detracts attention from useful posts.
Let this thread just die and float slowly to the next page and so on.[xx(]

[dharmon]

QUOTE: Originally posted by steampass

QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon

[ The only thing that really bugs me is senseless personal attacks and folks with holier than thou, condescending attitudes.

QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon
there's plenty of time later in life to be a grumpy old ACL Fan.

hypocritical personal attack alert !!

LOL...this is great..Let's see I'm not sure what is funnier...You joined yesterday, and your first post is to get in the middle of this thing....Hah, hah, hah...Hellooooo...this is great.....hold on let me wipe my eyes....this is too good to be true......

..If you're confusing what I said with a personal attack...you got issues hoss...

Yeah....let me get a new screen name to post with........oh this is good...LOL...

You made my day......

At least your not picking on the kids right now......so that's a start........

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon

[ The only thing that really bugs me is senseless personal attacks and folks with holier than thou, condescending attitudes.

QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon
there's plenty of time later in life to be a grumpy old ACL Fan.

hypocritical personal attack alert !!

[AggroJones]

"Can't we all just get along?" [;)][;)][;)]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by cfdfireman
To quote a MR saying, "We are just one big family", think about it. Do you ALWAYS get along with YOUR families????

you are right

[dharmon]

QUOTE: Originally posted by CNWfan5525

well Dharmon i don't think you saw the gelp us beat FSM then if you say that

Well I did. And what exactly was I supposed to be taking away from it? That some folks can't control their emotions? I'm not trying to pick a fight with you...what I 'm saying is that Bergie and the folks at Trains.com don't have the time to police you. If you can't do it yourself..don't post. Is is your desire to get someone banned from the forums becasue they were mean to you? Grow up......in fact the title of the post I quoted from Bergie was just that ... "Grow Up". The only reason someone should be banned is for misconduct....hurting someone's feelings isn't misconduct........I can't tell you how many times I've written a post..then after rereading it ...before I post it...I change my mind. I have also edited numerous of my posts......and I've even deleted a few..after second thought....

I don't care if you post about nothing to get stars. I don't care if are a rivet counter..just don't count my rivets....The only thing that really bugs me is senseless personal attacks and folks with holier than thou, condescending attitudes....You may have other pet peeves...you can debate facts, not opinions..

You guys are making much ado about nothing....get over it and get on with entertainment...there's plenty of time later in life to be a grumpy old ACL Fan.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by cfdfireman

I don't know, folks. I've been reading these forums for quite some time now and have seen ALOT of posts that were just for fun........ It seems to me that that is what this hobby is all about. Also, the beauty of these forums and the internet in general is if you don't like a topic, don't read it. If you read one & don't care for the replies, so be it..... This is supposed to be a "general discussion" forum & to me, it should be just that.
emeraldisle, I personally enjoy your posts.
To quote a MR saying, "We are just one big family", think about it. Do you ALWAYS get along with YOUR families????

Thankyou, I appreciate that[:)][:)][:)]

[Anonymous]

I don't know, folks. I've been reading these forums for quite some time now and have seen ALOT of posts that were just for fun........ It seems to me that that is what this hobby is all about. Also, the beauty of these forums and the internet in general is if you don't like a topic, don't read it. If you read one & don't care for the replies, so be it..... This is supposed to be a "general discussion" forum & to me, it should be just that.
emeraldisle, I personally enjoy your posts.
To quote a MR saying, "We are just one big family", think about it. Do you ALWAYS get along with YOUR families????

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by CNWfan5525

i did that becuase dave was out of control just read the help us beat FSM in the proto type help foum

I understand, however I really wish we could have taken care of this ourselves in stead of bringing BERGIE into it. Having said that, please understand, I do respect you decision. No hardfeelings...[:(][:(][:(][sigh][sigh][sigh]

[Anonymous]

well Dharmon i don't think you saw the gelp us beat FSM then if you say that