Hey "smooth operator???"
First of all, let me be the first to "WELDCOME" you to the AWS BBS Grand Central Forum!!! ;) :) :) Now that I've got that out of the way, here's my wooden nickle's worth regarding the conduct or lack of - coming from some of you newcomers into this forum... {Now do you know what I mean by stereo typing?}
Well, I'm also from South Western PA (originally from NYC), and I consider Sourdough a friend!!! Anyone - no matter where where they're from but, especially from "STEELERS COUNTRY" should know better than to be so arrogant as your self "smooth operator!!!" I wanted to remain neutral in this thread mainly because I have confidence in Sully handling himself in the face of adversity... However, when you start to berate someone here that I know while at the same time act as if you're representing the folks from South western PA, then I have to intercede!!! When you start "Stereotyping" people in here especially if you just started to post in here looking to make a name for yourself, and acting as if your sh*t don't stink, that is when I decide to get involved!!!
One question for you "smooth operator???" if that's what you want to call yourself... Have you ever been to Rifle, Colorado???
Do you know what the cost of living is out there, Do you know the outdoor working conditions there??? As an Iron worker, do you know your way around a compressor station like Sully (Sourdough) does??? I didn't think so!!! I could go on and on but, I don't want to come off as the judge jury and executioner all at once or maybe I do but, I also want to show you a wee bit of mercy so you can understand the value of respecting your fellow man despite of their supposed shortcomings in which you seem to be so eager to pounce on without having any specific or detailed knowledge of their circumstances... Anywho, The point I'm making to you is that YOU DO NOT REPRESENT the sentiments of most of the folks here in South Western PA who are welders or contractors!!! So, if you want to express your opinion towards someone about something or another, that's definitely permissable but, when you start inferring that most of the folks from SW PA think the same way you do then you are very mistaken, and are totally misrepresenting the fine folks here in our "neck of the woods."
Now I don't always agree with Sourdough ,and there are certain things that you mentioned in which I agree with you in your post but, to berate and insult someone because he or she is only expressing their own opinion on the topic at hand is inexcusable in my book because, there will never be even an hour that will go by in which everyone who participates in this great forum of ours or in this great country of ours for that matter - in which everyone will agree with one another!!! One has to understand that it is the very unique quality of being able to agree that we do not always agree with each other, and that it's okay to disagree so long as we do not become hostile towards each other - is the very reason why this, and any other great forum has such a vast following, and earns so much respect because of that quality!!! I have been guilty in the past of not showing the necessary respect towards other folks here in the past, and have since reconciled with many for doing so which is why I try to remind new comers that in this forum we command mutual respect towards each other as we also make fun of ourselves from time to time.
We all need to project a more respectful attitude towards each other in here or else we'll have to deal with the actions coming from the moderators who WILL NOT HESITATE for a moment to make sure that everybody understands that this lack of mutual respect towards each other will NOT be tolerated!!! They're really great folks however, and they will give you just enough rope to hang yourself with :) :) ;)
So, without further boring you with this lesson in etiquette... Please permit me to ask you a question... Do you attend any of the AWS section meetings in your area and which Iron Workers local do you work with???
Respectfully
Henry
P.S. Go Penguins!!!