TP Lowe wrote:Wow, my topic has really been hijacked. But, we're past 1500 views, so somebody must not mind the wandering internal threads ...
I just finished voting for proxy materials for about 25 companies, and it reminds me of one of my earlier posts (that actually relates to the original topic!): executive compensation at Fortune 1000 companies is just out of control. But, then you run into a really fine American company like Harley-Davidson and it's refreshing: reasonable comp, all the primary officers own large blocks of stock, minimal conflicts of interest. Wish all companies were so straight-forward in the way their execs are compensated.
TP Lowe wrote:executive compensation at Fortune 1000 companies is just out of control.
Robin Garr wrote:Doogy R wrote:To be fair, it takes at least 2, and in this case, maybe 3 to degrade this thread to the level it has sunk.
Without Robert's dedicated trolling, that wouldn't have happened. It's all cleaned up now, but let's be real: It doesn't take two or three trolls to mess up a forum, it just takes one.
as far as the two clowns across the river I am sure you are both very happy...Like frick and frack....
You really still need to talk to someone about your anger and bitterness....
Ron Johnson wrote:John: My "crack" comment was not meant to be taken literally. I do not actually think that Robert smokes the rock form of crack cocaine. I also do not believe that Robert free-bases or snorts it. In fact, I don't really think that Robert uses cocaine or any other illegal narcotic. As far as I know, his intoxicant of choice is Hungarian pear brandy. Sorry, if my little joke upset you as a "flame" toward Robert. Sometimes, people will use hyperbolic metaphors to convey a sentiment like disagreement or disblief. You will sometimes hear someone say, "You're crazy!" in response to the assetion that Magic Johnson was a better ball player than Michael Jordan (as an example). This person does not really believe that his friend has become insane. It's just his way of disagreeing strongly. Sorry that I gave you the wrong impression.
As for your comments about chains in defense of Robert, I don't know how many more ways all of us can say that we don't hate ALL chains, nor do we believe that there are no chains that serve decent food at a decent value. I guess we will keep saying it, and you can keep ignoring it. However, when there is a chain restaurant or a local, independently owned restaurant that serves poor food, overpriced food, has bad service, or implements a policy that somehow offends me, I am going to say so. That's what we do here. This isn't the only say something nice forum, and it's not the you must agree with everything everyone else says forum.
What still remains a mystery to me is why it is taken personally if someone is critical of: chains, suburbs, shopping malls, or planned communities.
Jon K wrote:John:
I don't think Robert got hammered for the chain comments. His views about chains are well-known. Robin has pointed out many times that he has given favorable reviews to chain restaurants when he thinks that they deserve it. What got out of hand IMO were comments like:as far as the two clowns across the river I am sure you are both very happy...Like frick and frack....You really still need to talk to someone about your anger and bitterness....
And I won't even begin to quote the "gnat" and "Leni Riefenstahl" comments. IMO all of this (carefully chosen from both sides!) doesn't shed any light on the topic. Although I have to say again, you have to love a group that references fascist movie directors and anarchist feminists all in one week.
John Mayhugh wrote:I agree that it's not appropriate to call people clowns. He did this after the moderator agreed with their criticisms of him. Just seems unfair to me.
John Mayhugh wrote:Ron Johnson wrote:John: My "crack" comment was not meant to be taken literally. I do not actually think that Robert smokes the rock form of crack cocaine. I also do not believe that Robert free-bases or snorts it. In fact, I don't really think that Robert uses cocaine or any other illegal narcotic. As far as I know, his intoxicant of choice is Hungarian pear brandy. Sorry, if my little joke upset you as a "flame" toward Robert. Sometimes, people will use hyperbolic metaphors to convey a sentiment like disagreement or disblief. You will sometimes hear someone say, "You're crazy!" in response to the assetion that Magic Johnson was a better ball player than Michael Jordan (as an example). This person does not really believe that his friend has become insane. It's just his way of disagreeing strongly. Sorry that I gave you the wrong impression.
As for your comments about chains in defense of Robert, I don't know how many more ways all of us can say that we don't hate ALL chains, nor do we believe that there are no chains that serve decent food at a decent value. I guess we will keep saying it, and you can keep ignoring it. However, when there is a chain restaurant or a local, independently owned restaurant that serves poor food, overpriced food, has bad service, or implements a policy that somehow offends me, I am going to say so. That's what we do here. This isn't the only say something nice forum, and it's not the you must agree with everything everyone else says forum.
What still remains a mystery to me is why it is taken personally if someone is critical of: chains, suburbs, shopping malls, or planned communities.
Your "little joke" didn't upset me. I was using it as an example of a comment that could be considered offensive but apparently is OK. The interesting thing about your post was that after Robert and others substantiated his statement about Wal-mart's charitable giving, your response was silence.
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robert szappanos wrote::D Thanks for all of the Pro and Con remarks about me.....But as Robin has said a few times...I think that "ALL" points have been made and it is time to move on.....
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