TimBones wrote:
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I think we run amuck whenever we chose the weak as an example to say "see, I told you so" which seems to me to be Chi's wont. Yes, people who are prone to failure will fail with regularity. To extrapolate from that that the thing is impossible would be a mistake, in my opinion.
After all, it is the individual involved who decides the success or failure of a venture, how much he wants to invest and when to cash in his chips win or lose. He only comes with the tools he has assembled and if his tools aren't up to the task, he will fail. For us to judge the task based on his attempt is, in my opinion, the wrong conclusion.
No, it just makes for great reading. Its the same reason that people watch soap opera or slow down and turn their head in the direction of an accident and most times there is nothing personal in it. But if there is, the German's even have a special term for it called: schadenfreude; Pleasure derived from the misfortunes of others.
The thread about Rolltide was some of the most dramatic, entertaining and downright funny reading that I ever enjoyed on this board. Moreso because he told everyone, it wouldn't happen to him, then, he is in love, then he got burned. Don't know what happened to PS, but I guess that was what someone wanted to know. Personally, I have sworn off CR as there are places that are a lot more fun. However, since I am stuck out here in the middle of nowhere with not even a cold beer to keep me company, I think it makes for great drama and is very entertaining.
Of course, I could be wrong....
From a pure "this is how and what they posted" standpoint, I don't see a lot of difference between PS and Rolltide. This is how I break it down:
Common things:
1. They both fell in love with HDR chicas on their first trip.
2. They both blew off the board on advice and in some cases became very verbal and confrontational.
3. They both married (or at least I know PS did) their chicas
4. At some point, both were looking for work, to support their bad decision making and lifestyle change.
5. Both were very public and posted details on this board
6. They both got burnt. Rolltide posted his end story and we never heard from PS.
Uncommon things:
1. Rolltide was very brash, flamboyant, and pretty much said "I'm right. You're wrong. She's special and different. Phuck you all."
2. I suspect Rolltide may have been caught up in drugs and probably partying at a dangerous level with these chicas. He talked about buying drugs from them and even alluded to crack. Woahh.... this brings stupidity to a new level. Why wouldn't even buy his junk straight from a drug dealer??? Ofcourse, the girls are going to rip him off.
3. PS has the board backing - or - at least a faction of buddies that come to his defense and are very emotional about it. Pretty much everyone hates Rolltide.... even guys that don't know him. Its like the ultimate bandwagon that everyone jumped on... PS seems to have gotten a different kind of bandwagon... which I still don't understand.
So, I see six things in common and three things NOT in common. I'm not saying their situations are EXACTLY equal at all - but there is certainly a similar theme.
BB57 has really flamed on me directly and pointedly for pretty much all my posting. Has even taken it personal with me. Others like Pac55 and a few have just shown disagreement and ____________ (fill in the blank) because they dont' like how my version of reality sits on their version of fantasy. Or, they feel I'm pissing on PS's bandwagon... which I'm not.
To all - I really don't care what you think of me. This is a public information board. We have contrastring opinions. What do you expect?
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