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I lost a bet....part II....the rest of the story.
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kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
Dear Angela.... Please let me reiterate that I was, and am, in no way offended by your thread. In fact, I found it somewhat humorous. I don't care what anybody else's arguments were, they were not the target of the bet or joke, so I personally find it a bit out of line for them to show such angst towards it. Now, I accept that it might not be in good taste to target such a thread towards almost anybody else here on Seti.... But, let's face facts. I am not just anybody else here on Seti. Good or bad, 'tis true. My history here lends itself to some kidding around and jabs that others would not deserve or understand. I certainly did. And if I do not think it was rude, I don't think anybody else should, Angela. I think you let some others' opinions sway you too easily. And I would appreciate it if you kept the bet going. As I said before, Seti wins. I have done some other unusual fundraisers....let's look at it as that...LOL. All in good fun, Angela and Chris. "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
David S Send message Joined: 4 Oct 99 Posts: 18352 Credit: 27,761,924 RAC: 12 |
I was never a party to the bet, and have not made myself party to it. (Sorry, but I can't afford it.) As to the merits of the thread, I thought it was a bit distasteful. If it had been about me, I certainly would have resented it very much. However, it was not about me, and since the person it was about was going along with it, I said nothing. After this single post, I plan to continue to say nothing. Sometimes that's as supportive as I get. David Sitting on my butt while others boldly go, Waiting for a message from a small furry creature from Alpha Centauri. |
Es99 Send message Joined: 23 Aug 05 Posts: 10874 Credit: 350,402 RAC: 0 |
Well all I can say is that I had been willing to put money in the pot I would have lost a lot of money by now. Mark is doing fairly well at the moment with the occasional slip up. I give him an "A" for effort, of course there is room for improvement. So no $10 donation (Sorry seti) but he can have a smiley sticker instead. Reality Internet Personality |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34041 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
Well all I can say is that I had been willing to put money in the pot I would have lost a lot of money by now. :) rOZZ Music Pictures |
Monday Send message Joined: 24 Sep 05 Posts: 9676 Credit: 20,067,888 RAC: 12 |
Well all I can say is that I had been willing to put money in the pot I would have lost a lot of money by now. :-( |
Gary Charpentier Send message Joined: 25 Dec 00 Posts: 30608 Credit: 53,134,872 RAC: 32 |
AFIK when the thread originated, no mention was made of what was happening. Mark guessed it and posted asking if his guess was correct. The acknowledgement of the direct question might have been the only thing that could have been out of character. However I doubt Mark would have asked if an affirmative answer was going to cause him pain. Now as to it continuing, well, in AA they give lots of positive feedback every time you pass a milestone, even if it is minute by minute. I consider this thread in that light and not in some negative manner. Any real support we can give is positive and it seems Mark is taking it that way. Oh, he also has found a place to blow off steam when he needs, The Seti is Down Cafe on the BOINC dev boards. Which BTW is open to all of you as well, and a few of us hang out there on Tuesday Mornings. And for those of you who must talk politics 24/7, The Seti is Down Politics is also available. Now what's the Vegas line on the prop ..... ;-) |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34041 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
Well all I can say is that I had been willing to put money in the pot I would have lost a lot of money by now. ? rOZZ Music Pictures |
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...however it could be said that the very existence of this thread and extra donations do set him aside as different to others. Well, if He Ever Dies, then The Money Should Roll In. Since He is So Special. Yep. May we All have a METAMORPHOSIS. REASON. GOoD JUDGEMENT and LOVE and ORDER!!!!! |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
...however it could be said that the very existence of this thread and extra donations do set him aside as different to others. Well, ya just never know.......... "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
Sirius B Send message Joined: 26 Dec 00 Posts: 24877 Credit: 3,081,182 RAC: 7 |
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kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
ooh, be careful there Mark, remember Clint Eastwood... Ummm....I don't think I shall endorse that particular fundraiser.... "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34041 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
ooh, be careful there Mark, remember Clint Eastwood... :))) rOZZ Music Pictures |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
I agree, typical in poor taste post. Aww...he was just making a joke, and may recall that I am a big Clint Eastwood fan. "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
Sirius B Send message Joined: 26 Dec 00 Posts: 24877 Credit: 3,081,182 RAC: 7 |
I agree, typical in poor taste post. Okay I shall enlighten you of so little humour... ...Mark has a propensity to post Eastwood clips so thought as the distain showed previously, a little light humour would be appreciated There's not that much difference in betting on how long the man remains without an unscheduled holiday booked & what I posted, especially as many really do not understand how depression can knock a person down. Nice to see that Mark took it that way, shame others could not! Edit: Mark, they may need this :-) |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
I was referring to Dulls post, we don't want any dead people around here. Just sayin'.... If you had used the reply button, we would've known that. "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34041 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
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Mr. Kevvy Send message Joined: 15 May 99 Posts: 3776 Credit: 1,114,826,392 RAC: 3,319 |
I pledge a donation of $100 to SETI@Home on Monday 2015-Feb.-23 if, and only if, userID 421968 is able to post to these forums under the name "msattler" on that date. So, his choice. (Edit: Just so it isn't misinterpreted, I'm offering an incentive to Mark to stay within the guidelines... not bribing the moderators to not enforce them! Yes, I know it's obvious to most.) |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
I thank you. "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
I pledge a donation of $100 to SETI@Home on Monday 2015-Feb.-23 if, and only if, userID 421968 is able to post to these forums under the name "msattler" on that date. So, his choice. That is a very nice offer. I got one day left to go...... I think my storm has passed now. I do wish it were always so easy to garner funds for the project just by being a good kitty. Meow. "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
I am being a good kitty NOW. "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
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