I took the liberty of going back and looking at your posts, and it seems as if you were giving it as good as you were taking it. In fact, there were several people here who offered you very good advice, and you spat in their faces for it because it wasn't what you wanted to hear.

Everyone doesn't candy coat things, and like you, they have opinions. Just because their opinions differ from yours doesn't mean their advice is any less good. But you know, you get back what you give tenfold.

So rather than complaining about others, why not try toning back your own attitude, and see if others follow suit? At the very least, it will put the spotlight on them, so they can be dealt with accordingly.

 

Not a problem GH! Just go back to the Alcohol and OTR thread.........state that you were wrong in no uncertain terms.......and give appropriate props to the poster(s) that were trying to give the correct info.

And the signatures go away.............

 

I know he "kinda sorta" retracted his position, but never fully admitted to being wrong. I'm not sure if he even thinks he was...

 

Actually if you went back and looked at my posts AND the posts i was responding to, or who responded to mine, you will see that it wasnt till i was 'given' before i started to 'give'. Everyone has their own opinion, but when someone starts talking to me like they KNOW me, or how well (or poor by their standards) i can drive a truck, or start slamming me because of the road i chose to get my CDL, then guess what, i could care less what your opinion is.

You dont take your car into an auto mechanic and before you ask him to even look at it, start complaining how bad you HATE auto mechanics because they are all rip-off artists, do ya?

 

oh, and if you went back and started looking at all the posts that basicly were 'oh you drive for swift, you must suck, or you have no skill..." you'd still be reading....

 

So that makes it okay then? Is this the "They started it!" argument?:thumbsdown:

 

You sure seem to keep finding your way back Kev. New drivers get good advice if that is what they are looking for. If they want to tangle a bit, that is available also.

Kills a board? That's a mighty statement from a poster that's been around for a couple of months. This is the most viewed trucking board on the internet. Something must be right.

You seem to enjoy being in the midst of combat Kev. There's no problem with that at all. Hell, a Kevin0915 is the type that will usually encourage debate. Quit fighting it Kev! You love it, or you wouldn't keep coming back.

BTW.........welcome to CAD. Always good to have some new blood with an opinion!

 

No, it is the "dont blame me for my 'tude, when everyone else started giving it before me" argument. like i said, i didnt give till i got. and the history speaks for itself. Dont like me? i could give a flyin F--k less. But dont give me 'tude (not you specificaly) then 'offer' your opinion and expect me to even consider it. act professional, and i'll treat you professionally. That goes with anybody on here, shippers, cosignees, the company....anything. I was at a Wal-Mart dropping a load the other day, and the guy in charge was soooo having a bad day. He was very short with me, not 'rude' but close. Before i left, i went to the vending machine, bought him a coke, and went back and said "here, you seem to need to take a break. Hope this cheers you up a little."

 

So someone is rude to you, and you're rude back to them, and you somehow expect that they will suddenly change their tune? Seriously - if you want to see change, why not start with yourself?

If you have an issue with someone, your best bet is to take it up with the modulators. You'll see a little red triangle on everyone's posts. If someone is going over the line, click the thing - that's what it's there for.

 

Someone is rude to me, then i will be rude back. Remember that little gay 'golden rule', do unto others..blah blah blah. Rude to me, i'll be rude to you. I dont expect anybody to change their tune because of it, but i dont expect them to blame ME for them being rude to begin with.

I bet you're the kind of guy who would blame the cop for giving you a ticket for speeding because it wasnt your fault he set up that speed trap. Oh, and i could care less about that little red triangle. Someone going to give me 'tude, dont get all butt-hurt when i throw it back at ya, then blame ME for being 'the bad guy'.