Jim R Posted December 6, 2004 Report Posted December 6, 2004 I understand the criticisms (always have, going way way back), but I always found it pretty easy to ignore what I didn't like about him. I think it's in bad taste to bash the guy here like this. Quote
kh1958 Posted December 6, 2004 Report Posted December 6, 2004 I understand the criticisms (always have, going way way back), but I always found it pretty easy to ignore what I didn't like about him. I think it's in bad taste to bash the guy here like this. I recall his "review" of Ornette Coleman's last concert in New York--I believe he called him "Moronette." And he hadn't even been to the concert, he was just distorting the New York Times review in a negative way. So he deserves any insults he receives. Quote
Jim R Posted December 6, 2004 Report Posted December 6, 2004 I understand the criticisms (always have, going way way back), but I always found it pretty easy to ignore what I didn't like about him. I think it's in bad taste to bash the guy here like this. I recall his "review" of Ornette Coleman's last concert in New York--I believe he called him "Moronette." And he hadn't even been to the concert, he was just distorting the New York Times review in a negative way. So he deserves any insults he receives. I too shared boards with him for years (maybe longer than you). I've read those things. It's old news. I'm not defending his positions or his attitudes. I just don't see any value (or much class) in a public gang-bashing. He's a person, not a cartoon character. If it's just me, then so be it. Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted December 6, 2004 Report Posted December 6, 2004 Of course you are correct, Jim. Quote
Christiern Posted December 6, 2004 Report Posted December 6, 2004 Sorry Jim, but when posters routinely make an effort to disrupt threads, call other posters names, and deliberately make a nuisance of themselves, I don't see any reason why they should not be severely criticized. Heaney is a troll, plain and simple. Quote
Big Wheel Posted December 6, 2004 Report Posted December 6, 2004 True, but he hasn't done any of those things here. In any case, making a big deal about him can only serve to bait him to come over, which I don't think too many here particularly want. Quote
Jim R Posted December 6, 2004 Report Posted December 6, 2004 Sorry Jim, but when posters routinely make an effort to disrupt threads, call other posters names, and deliberately make a nuisance of themselves, I don't see any reason why they should not be severely criticized. Heaney is a troll, plain and simple. I don't think he was ever a "troll", Chris. We've seen enough trolls over the years to recognize the difference. He needed attention, that's for sure, but he was sincere (if often misinformed/misguided). He was usually so focused on his own opinions and his own topics, that he actually ignored (or overlooked) much of the flaming that came his way, until he lashed back. Anyway, like I said, I don't want to appear to be defending everything about the guy. Does he deserve some criticism? Probably, although I'm not sure it has to go on forever. Oh well, I've said what I wanted to say... and I know for damn sure I'm not going to change YOUR mind. Quote
Soul Stream Posted December 6, 2004 Author Report Posted December 6, 2004 ...believe me, this all started out as an innocent question... Quote
Christiern Posted December 6, 2004 Report Posted December 6, 2004 True, but he hasn't done any of those things here. In any case, making a big deal about him can only serve to bait him to come over, which I don't think too many here particularly want. Good point. Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted December 6, 2004 Report Posted December 6, 2004 Joe, Randy and I talked about all y'all behind your backs all the time. "You read what Jim Dye just posted in the Hardbop thread?" "Yeah, what a sucker." Quote
CJ Shearn Posted December 6, 2004 Report Posted December 6, 2004 (edited) and what about that loser CJ Shearn? Edited December 6, 2004 by CJ Shearn Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted December 6, 2004 Report Posted December 6, 2004 CJ! You got your avatar working! BRAVO!!! That takes one thing off our list to rag on you behind your back about... Quote
catesta Posted December 6, 2004 Report Posted December 6, 2004 CJ! You got your avatar working! BRAVO!!! That takes one thing off our list to rag on you behind your back about... As far as I'm concerned, the non-working avatar thing is still good for several months. Rag away! Quote
CJ Shearn Posted December 7, 2004 Report Posted December 7, 2004 yeah, I just didn't add a new one for months. I could still see everyone elses Quote
Dave James Posted December 7, 2004 Report Posted December 7, 2004 I barely remember this guy, but he sure seems to elicit some pretty strong reactions and opinions. Was he the "tome" guy on the BNBB or am I thinking of someone else? Up over and out. Quote
J.A.W. Posted December 7, 2004 Report Posted December 7, 2004 I barely remember this guy, but he sure seems to elicit some pretty strong reactions and opinions. Was he the "tome" guy on the BNBB or am I thinking of someone else? Up over and out. He was. Quote
Big Al Posted December 7, 2004 Report Posted December 7, 2004 Still is. As well as the "ducats" guy. Quote
Jim Dye Posted December 7, 2004 Report Posted December 7, 2004 Joe, Randy and I talked about all y'all behind your backs all the time. "You read what Jim Dye just posted in the Hardbop thread?" "Yeah, what a sucker." Hey! Quote
l p Posted December 7, 2004 Report Posted December 7, 2004 hardbop, soulstation, aricefron. 18 year old morons who don't know shit about the music. there are older people here who fit that description, but we'll save that for another time. Quote
catesta Posted December 7, 2004 Report Posted December 7, 2004 (edited) there are older people here who fit that description, but we'll save that for another time. I can't wait. edit for rolling eyes Edited December 7, 2004 by catesta Quote
Dan Gould Posted December 7, 2004 Report Posted December 7, 2004 hardbop, soulstation, aricefron. 18 year old morons who don't know shit about the music. there are older people here who fit that description, but we'll save that for another time. Hardbop is in his 40s, judging from his descriptions of growing up as a Red Sox fan. Soul Station, I believe is also in his 40s. And what SS is doing in your list of so-called "morons" is totally beyond me. Quote
catesta Posted December 7, 2004 Report Posted December 7, 2004 Careful Dan, you probably just guaranteed your place on the next list. Quote
RDK Posted December 7, 2004 Report Posted December 7, 2004 And while Aric may be closer to your definition of an 18-year old moron - - I would never say he doesn't know shit about the music. If nothing else he's passionate about it - and that's good enough for me. Quote
Guest Chaney Posted December 7, 2004 Report Posted December 7, 2004 What say we lay off on slamming Aric as he's been very well behaved ever since he joined this board. I'd also suggest that we refrain from posting lists of members of this board that we dislike. (That's what PMs are for. ) Quote
maren Posted December 7, 2004 Report Posted December 7, 2004 hardbop, soulstation, aricefron. 18 year old morons who don't know shit about the music. there are older people here who fit that description, but we'll save that for another time. Hardbop is in his 40s, judging from his descriptions of growing up as a Red Sox fan. Soul Station, I believe is also in his 40s. And what SS is doing in your list of so-called "morons" is totally beyond me. Really. What Dan said. Quote
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