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Katz being gone is my fault. He started really going at a poster and I said we don’t do that level of personal attacks here, we leave that to Ace and PGU and within a day he was vanished.

I apologized about the tone. Never heard back. Long short of it, I wish I had g done it out in the open like I did. But I’m sure if that was enough for him to quit, then something else would have happened in the years since.

He was very prickly and also incredibly defensive of particularly bad parts of German history and liked to expound upon how the British and Americans were the true bad guys in ww2 etc...

I'd rather have him back than the guy who made him quit.

Nope.

UAEebs86 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 9:23 pm I'd rather have him back than the guy who made him quit.

Not sure if this is directed at me. But cool. Not everyone’s groove. I get it. And he posted lots of nudes.

JMarkJohns wrote: ↑Thu Apr 08, 2021 7:35 pm

UAEebs86 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 9:23 pm I'd rather have him back than the guy who made him quit.

Not sure if this is directed at me. But cool. Not everyone’s groove. I get it. And he posted lots of nudes.

I meant the person who complained not you JMJ.

UAEebs86 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 08, 2021 7:41 pm

JMarkJohns wrote: ↑Thu Apr 08, 2021 7:35 pm

UAEebs86 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 9:23 pm I'd rather have him back than the guy who made him quit.

Not sure if this is directed at me. But cool. Not everyone’s groove. I get it. And he posted lots of nudes.

I meant the person who complained not you JMJ.

Got it. I understand that. But the thing about Bullies is they rarely are content with one victim, even if the victim is an easy target, even deserves some scorn.

He was posting personal info and images without permission. I have a serious problem with that and will respond the same way no matter the bully no matter the victim.

Still wasn’t my intent to cause him to leave.

Was that the thing with Salty when someone posted an image of him and his girlfriend/wife?

Merkin wrote: ↑Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:07 am Was that the thing with Salty when someone posted an image of him and his girlfriend/wife?

It wasn't Salty but the rest is correct.

Nice to see Schnebly drop in.

Might as well say hey for my 2nd post in the last few years or so. Update, uh still in Boston, still professing at the same joint, the boys are 12 (still has the trach, wheelchair, non verbal and his other issues but is really healthy) and the new wrinkle is the 3 yr old is autistic. In the process of working through diagnostics to challenge that finding I ended up instead convinced that I am also and probably Mrs JW is also on the spectrum (we're both engineers . So yeah, that and we're surviving a pandemic in the lone town N of Boston that voted for trump in 2016 and 2020. Wife and I both employed, got covid vaccine in Feb and other than not seeing any family since Christmas 2019 we're all ok. Hope all is well here despite the coaching crisis. You could be a Patriots fan!

Welcome back JW!

CST seems to have dropped off now too. Hasn't posted in 6 weeks.

What was the name of the poster who sold a software company to Google then disappeared?

azgreg wrote: ↑Sun Oct 03, 2021 5:47 pm What was the name of the poster who sold a software company to Google then disappeared?

Was it CryptoCat?

I was working very late tonight yet again (the end of the year is when I'm busiest, unfortunately) and out of sheer boredom I started poking around my profile here and found this. I have literally no memory of doing this but coming across it tonight made me laugh.

I do wonder how that dude's life is now.

Who was the poster who worked for Big Oil who went to Alaska to search for oil in something like this? Said he was going to tell us about his adventure when he got back, and was never heard from again.

scumdevils86 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 28, 2021 7:53 am I do wonder how that dude's life is now.

I'll forever remember him as the guy who tried to score with a lady friend by watching the Book of Eli to get her in the mood.

Spaceman Spiff wrote: ↑Tue Dec 28, 2021 11:49 am

scumdevils86 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 28, 2021 7:53 am I do wonder how that dude's life is now.

I'll forever remember him as the guy who tried to score with a lady friend by watching the Book of Eli to get her in the mood.

That is amazing.

Did he lie about being a cop?

Chicat wrote: ↑Tue Dec 28, 2021 12:19 pm

Spaceman Spiff wrote: ↑Tue Dec 28, 2021 11:49 am

scumdevils86 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 28, 2021 7:53 am I do wonder how that dude's life is now.

I'll forever remember him as the guy who tried to score with a lady friend by watching the Book of Eli to get her in the mood.

That is amazing.

Did he lie about being a cop?

When I say that's how I'll forever remember him, The Book of Eli is the one thing I remember about him.

It isn't just that Book of Eli isn't romantic, it's just a very random, uninspired choice too. On an embarassing personal note, the first time I watched it, I didn't figure out Denzel's character was blind.

I think he tried to figure out a way to meet up with busty Winter too...

I don't have Facebook anymore but I know Salty's real name (my wife worked at and my daughter attended the high school Salty went to and his dad works at).

I'll try to use my wife's login to see what he's up to - I know he became a daddy.

Looks like Salty is a military recruiter now.

Lol the only thing less shocking than that would be if he was an actual cop

Merkin wrote: ↑Tue Dec 28, 2021 10:01 am Who was the poster who worked for Big Oil who went to Alaska to search for oil in something like this? Said he was going to tell us about his adventure when he got back, and was never heard from again.

azlax04? (from TOS)

CST is back... JMark sighting... ByJove I know is lurking....

Come on guys... jump back in here for the greatest time of the year!!!!

Chi hasn't posted in 12 days. Not sure if it's because of the dustup with Spiff or he's just taking a needed break.

Sure miss him on a day like today.

I heard from Mtzwami the other day via Facebook. Still hanging in there, getting stronger and now playing some rec basketball.

The point he wanted to make is never give up hope, there is always a chance you can survive and he has.

Good to hear - thanks Merk!

UAEebs86 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 24, 2022 3:03 pm Chi hasn't posted in 12 days. Not sure if it's because of the dustup with Spiff or he's just taking a needed break.

Sure miss him on a day like today.

He gave me rep on a post so I think he’s around so my guess he’s just taking a break from the lunatic fringe.

Hoping when football cranks up my favorite poster Cordera will return with his awesome takes.

Hoping when football cranks up my favorite poster Cordera will return with his awesome takes.

UaEebs86. Obviously Chi.

Eebs started a new job if memory serves although it still isn't an excuse. We shared a lot of the same memories at UA in the early 80's in regards to clubs and such.


Finally saw posts from Chicat on twitter and Facebook after a very long absence. If he took a hiatus from the 'net maybe he will work his way back here.

Merkin got run off huh? That sucks for everyone.

Chicat wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:22 am Merkin got run off huh? That sucks for everyone.

He said he'll probably come back when basketball season starts up. He's not happy with how the de Laura situation was handled and it got testy between him and a couple posters.

Yes it sucks but I understand his point. Glad to see some other faces back here though too.

Chicat wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:22 am Merkin got run off huh? That sucks for everyone.

Merk's gone? What happened?

HiCat wrote: ↑Sun Aug 27, 2023 6:33 am

Chicat wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:22 am Merkin got run off huh? That sucks for everyone.

Merk's gone? What happened?

He wasn’t happy with the way our administration handled the Jayden de Laura sexual assault situation.

UAEebs86 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:56 am

Chicat wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:22 am Merkin got run off huh? That sucks for everyone.

He said he'll probably come back when basketball season starts up. He's not happy with how the de Laura situation was handled and it got testy between him and a couple posters.

He was right too. Hope he comes back soon.

GlobalCat wrote: ↑Sun Aug 27, 2023 11:15 am

UAEebs86 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:56 am

Chicat wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:22 am Merkin got run off huh? That sucks for everyone.

He said he'll probably come back when basketball season starts up. He's not happy with how the de Laura situation was handled and it got testy between him and a couple posters.

He was right too. Hope he comes back soon.

He said he'd be back for BBall season, IIRC. Meantime it's been hard to shoulder the load he carries for us in the political arena. The man is a true Keeper of the Flame and I admire the fuck out of him for doing it.

dovecanyoncat wrote: ↑Sun Aug 27, 2023 12:38 pm

GlobalCat wrote: ↑Sun Aug 27, 2023 11:15 am

UAEebs86 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:56 am

Chicat wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:22 am Merkin got run off huh? That sucks for everyone.

He said he'll probably come back when basketball season starts up. He's not happy with how the de Laura situation was handled and it got testy between him and a couple posters.

He was right too. Hope he comes back soon.

He said he'd be back for BBall season, IIRC. Meantime it's been hard to shoulder the load he carries for us in the political arena. The man is a true Keeper of the Flame and I admire the fuck out of him for doing it.

I hope he comes back for the bball season. I like reading most of his thoughts on sports/ other issues.
The board truly benefits from his presence.

HiCat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 28, 2023 5:22 am The board truly benefits from his presence.

100%

He’s been the best “non-insider” member of any Arizona fansite for a couple of decades now. Losing Merck’s humor, experience, and intelligence is not something I want to experience outside of the occasional break for him of course.

Chicat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 28, 2023 6:10 am

HiCat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 28, 2023 5:22 am The board truly benefits from his presence.

100%

He’s been the best “non-insider” member of any Arizona fansite for a couple of decades now. Losing Merck’s humor, experience, and intelligence is not something I want to experience outside of the occasional break for him of course.

Yep, I relate to Merk more than just about anyone here on most issues.

Chicat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 28, 2023 6:10 am

HiCat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 28, 2023 5:22 am The board truly benefits from his presence.

100%

He’s been the best “non-insider” member of any Arizona fansite for a couple of decades now. Losing Merck’s humor, experience, and intelligence is not something I want to experience outside of the occasional break for him of course.

Agreed. Especially for me going back 19 years now in the different forms of this community.

Chicat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 28, 2023 6:10 am

HiCat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 28, 2023 5:22 am The board truly benefits from his presence.

100%

He’s been the best “non-insider” member of any Arizona fansite for a couple of decades now. Losing Merck’s humor, experience, and intelligence is not something I want to experience outside of the occasional break for him of course.

It's high time you cheap bastard insiders let him use the BDW corporate jet. It's downright criminal how y'all hog the perks like that.

dovecanyoncat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 28, 2023 8:02 am

Chicat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 28, 2023 6:10 am

HiCat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 28, 2023 5:22 am The board truly benefits from his presence.

100%

He’s been the best “non-insider” member of any Arizona fansite for a couple of decades now. Losing Merck’s humor, experience, and intelligence is not something I want to experience outside of the occasional break for him of course.

It's high time you cheap bastard insiders let him use the BDW corporate jet. It's downright criminal how y'all hog the perks like that.

The jet isn't available. I wrecked it trying to land in St Johns.

azgreg wrote: ↑Mon Aug 28, 2023 8:23 am

dovecanyoncat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 28, 2023 8:02 am

Chicat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 28, 2023 6:10 am

HiCat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 28, 2023 5:22 am The board truly benefits from his presence.

100%

He’s been the best “non-insider” member of any Arizona fansite for a couple of decades now. Losing Merck’s humor, experience, and intelligence is not something I want to experience outside of the occasional break for him of course.

It's high time you cheap bastard insiders let him use the BDW corporate jet. It's downright criminal how y'all hog the perks like that.

The jet isn't available. I wrecked it trying to land in St Johns.

OK smart guy, what about the chopper? Is it in a smoldering heap outside The Turn bar and grill?

dovecanyoncat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 28, 2023 8:51 am

azgreg wrote: ↑Mon Aug 28, 2023 8:23 am

dovecanyoncat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 28, 2023 8:02 am

Chicat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 28, 2023 6:10 am

HiCat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 28, 2023 5:22 am The board truly benefits from his presence.

100%

He’s been the best “non-insider” member of any Arizona fansite for a couple of decades now. Losing Merck’s humor, experience, and intelligence is not something I want to experience outside of the occasional break for him of course.

It's high time you cheap bastard insiders let him use the BDW corporate jet. It's downright criminal how y'all hog the perks like that.

The jet isn't available. I wrecked it trying to land in St Johns.

OK smart guy, what about the chopper? Is it in a smoldering heap outside The Turn bar and grill?

Sumlin