To all you guys with wive's who "allow" and "wouldn't allow" you to build cabs..

[missioncontrol]

life changes after marrage and so do your priorities on where money goes....I'd say if your not ready to accept that then your not ready for marriage....because once you get married the suck all the life out of you till your nothing but an empty shell

all those benefits slowly die away a year after she trapped you into saying "I Do"

missioncontrol.....this may be way off base, but are you divorced?   

no, child support is too expensive so I stick with her and just stay bitter......

[missioncontrol]

What's the difference between a married man and a happily married man?

[missioncontrol]

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The happily married one also has a girlfriend....

[CheffoJeffo]

I think it was in poor taste to try and paint me with that brush.

Without trying to fan any flames, I think that QB was pointing out that the OP was in bad taste, just like Zod's jokes, and doesn't belong here. I didn't take anything he said to be directed at you, just that the record shows that Zod was banned with good reason. I may, however, be missing something ...

Cheers.

[Tiger-Heli]

I think it was in poor taste to try and paint me with that brush.

Without trying to fan any flames, I think that QB was pointing out that the OP was in bad taste, just like Zod's jokes, and doesn't belong here. I didn't take anything he said to be directed at you, just that the record shows that Zod was banned with good reason. I may, however, be missing something ...

Cheers.

I got the same impression as CheffoJeffo.

[missioncontrol]

I found nothing offensive in her...

did someone stab a baby or something?

[markrvp]

Let me clarify my position so there is no misunderstanding:

Don't use a quote from me or use my name with Zod in the same post.  Ever.  I don't care what point you think you're making.

[quarterback]

I think it was in poor taste to try and paint me with that brush.

Without trying to fan any flames, I think that QB was pointing out that the OP was in bad taste, just like Zod's jokes, and doesn't belong here. I didn't take anything he said to be directed at you, just that the record shows that Zod was banned with good reason. I may, however, be missing something ...

Cheers.

I got the same impression as CheffoJeffo.

You are both, effectively, correct.  With the possible clarification that I wasn't actually commenting on whether or not the OP's post was appropriate or not.  I was responding to the assertion that: because it's phrased as a joke, it's totally okay to post it here, no matter what the content is.

Clearly that's not the case.  Zod's activity is a clear example.  He made all kinds of "jokes" and even used the same argument of "it's just a joke, lighten up".  Obviously that was no defense of his posting activity and, in the end, resulted in his being banned.

[quarterback]

Let me clarify my position so there is no misunderstanding:

Don't use a quote from me or use my name with Zod in the same post.  Ever.  I don't care what point you think you're making.

Then don't use Zod's line of "logical-reasoning" to support potentially offensive posts.

[missioncontrol]

I have looked through this thread several times trying to find what was so offensive, hell I can't find it..

it it the Chuck Norris video in the first post?
that video has been posted in here a couple times now...

is is a post that was deleted?
well I guess I missed it then...


I have seen a few jokes and light heated stuff is that it?
get a sense of humor or something....

if it's something else then fill me in....

[markrvp]

Let me clarify my position so there is no misunderstanding:

Don't use a quote from me or use my name with Zod in the same post.  Ever.  I don't care what point you think you're making.

Then don't use Zod's line of "logical-reasoning" to support potentially offensive posts.

I think by comparing me to Zod again just now you have proven yourself to be someone we should no longer take seriously.  I haven't seen dedication to the eradication of an idea like yours since Hitler.

See how that works?  Try a little perspective next time.

[quarterback]

I have looked through this thread several times trying to find what was so offensive, hell I can't find it..

Sure you can.

vrf was "offended" that the OP suggested (in a joking manner) that the men of BYOAC should smack their wives around.

markvp was "offended" that vrf would post about how he was offended

I was "offended" that markvp would make the assertion that because it was couched as a "joke", vrf shouldn't be offended

markvp was "offended" that I proved his assertion wrong by using a similar example from days gone by which clearly showed that just because it's "a joke" doesn't automatically mean that it's okay to post here.

markvp was apparantly offended that I accused Zod of being a racist... or that somehow I was accusing him of being a racist, although that's clearly not the case.

I was "offended" that markvp believes that I'm "unreasonable" and that I need to go build something

markvp was also "offended" that his name was in the same post as the letters "Z" "o" and "d" and demanded that I never include the letters z, o, d, m, a, r, k, v & p in a single post again.

And I guess I could be "offended" that markvp believes he can dictate what forum members names I can include in any given post.   


With this kind of offense, we should win the RGVA v. BYOAC superbowl with no problem!

[quarterback]

Let me clarify my position so there is no misunderstanding:

Don't use a quote from me or use my name with Zod in the same post.  Ever.  I don't care what point you think you're making.

Then don't use Zod's line of "logical-reasoning" to support potentially offensive posts.

I think by comparing me to Zod again just now you have proven yourself to be someone we should no longer take seriously.  I haven't seen dedication to the eradication of an idea like yours since Hitler.

See how that works?  Try a little perspective next time.

You're ridiculous.   You tried to make a point to a "newbie", I provided an example of how your point was inaccurate and you've been going nuts ever since. 

Tell me again what user-names I am and am-not allowed to use in my posts.   

[missioncontrol]

o.k. but who is OP?

who am I supposed to be offended by?


oh and one more question....

if mark thinks that it is a joke but doesn't make the o.k. then if I think it is a joke then can the joke be o.k?

because I got some wimmins to smack around, but I can't do it if it's not o.k.

[missioncontrol]

never mind I figured out OP was original poster... (silly me)

and I'm now offended at myself for not figuring it out.... (must be a new internets lingo thingy)

but I still don't know why we can joke about the wimmins in other threads but not this one....

guess I better give it more thought....

[mahuti]

:rolls eyes:

it's more fun to laugh about overbearing wives and wimpy husbands, and to talk about cool spouses than it is to hear you crybabies whine about being offended. Rather than making a demand... I'll make a suggestion. PM this to death.

Back to the subject.

My wife was the one that actually suggested that I get around to a cabinet project, AND the one that suggested I put the finished cab in the living room. Having a great marriage is like having a great garden. You have to tend to it to get good results.

Starting with good seed is a good idea, too

[markrvp]

I have looked through this thread several times trying to find what was so offensive, hell I can't find it..

markvp was apparantly offended that I accused Zod of being a racist... or that somehow I was accusing him of being a racist, although that's clearly not the case.

No, genius.  I think we all agree that Zod is a racist. 

My offense came when you compared me to him.  I have not shown myself in any way to be a racist.  Whatever point you were trying to make in your first post is now irrevocably lost in your haste to try and slander the good name of other members on this board.  It is apparent that you are very sensitive and/or defensive and have let your emotions get the better of you when other members of this board were trying to be humorous at no one's expense.  For you to continue in three posts now to compare me to Zod is indefensible and slanderous at best.

[quarterback]

o.k. but who is OP?

The original Pimp?

who am I supposed to be offended by?

Probably me, although I guess that depends on who you ask.

oh and one more question....
if mark thinks that it is a joke but doesn't make the o.k. then if I think it is a joke then can the joke be o.k?
because I got some wimmins to smack around, but I can't do it if it's not o.k.

I think the joke is a joke unless deemed otherwise.    I guess it depends on the crowd you're in but the ultimate deemer here would probably be saint, with sub-deemers being the other mods.    Things deemed un-jokey here in Main probably differ that those deemed un-jokey in EE.   But if a joke is deemed unjokey and there's nobody around to laugh at it, was it ever possibly jokey in the first place?.... hmmmm...

[arcadefever]

me i'm the most lucky man on earth !!! i've a wonderfull girl friend , she's open minded, she understand completly what i like (i've a gameroom) living together for a while now and she never complain about anything 

No, you're the luckiest man on earth because you got that way cool Astro Fighter for a song !!

 



Cheers.

hahahahahahaha  funny !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DrewKaree]

You're comparing Zod's continued use of his racist comments to a singular use of a joke.  If the "joke" has been uttered before, then I agree with you, quarterback. 

Saying something once when it was clearly intended as a joke, while in poor taste, is a far cry from Zod's behavior.

That said, to the original poster:

When you get married, you take that person for better or worse.  Failing to communicate, or worse yet, communicating in anger with your spouse over silly things like an arcade cabinet will lead to further problems.  We all have our little things we like to complain about when amongst "the guys", but if they were really serious problems, you need to work them out with the wife. 

"Putting your foot down" works when you believe your wife needs to go to the hospital for something that could be life-threatening.  Doing so when saying "I'm gonna put my cab in here, and that's IT!" is a sure ticket to divorce for failing to work with your wife to come to an agreeable compromise. 

You may not think so, but her going out and buying 500 pairs of shoes is a direct result of HER thinking to herself "well, if HE thinks HE'S gonna do "X", then I'll show HIM!", and you continue to go down that path until the judge makes you guys split your stuff down the middle and move into separate living quarters after the divorce.  Realize your WANTS are things to talk about and come to an agreement on.  A cab is a "want", regardless what you think now.  When you're 60 and alone, you'll "want" your wife back, and you'll trade all your cabs for her.

[missioncontrol]

so if a lonely bear tells a joke in the woods then it's not funny

[quarterback]

No, genius.  I think we all agree that Zod is a racist. 

My offense came when you compared me to him.  I have not shown myself in any way to be a racist.  Whatever point you were trying to make in your first post is now irrevocably lost in your haste to try and slander the good name of other members on this board. 

I in no way accused you of being a racist, nor did I imply such a thing.

It is apparent that you are very sensitive and/or defensive and have let your emotions get the better of you

Clearly that's a problem that *I* have 

I know you're still having a tough time reading my first post in this thread.  But maybe after you take a deep breath and read it again, you'll realize that no where in there do I call you a racist or imply that you're a racist.

[rugby1]

because I got some wimmins to smack around, but I can't do it if it's not o.k.

no, child support is too expensive so I stick with her and just stay bitter......
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never mind I figured out OP was original poster... (silly me)

and I'm now offended at myself for not figuring it out.... (must be a new internets lingo thingy)

but I still don't know why we can joke about the wimmins in other threads but not this one....

guess I better give it more thought....

LMAO .... Mission you are too funny!     This thread is getting stupid... everyone take a valium and have a good laugh   

[missioncontrol]

:rolls eyes:

it's more fun to laugh about overbearing wives and wimpy husbands, and to talk about cool spouses than it is to hear you crybabies whine about being offended. Rather than making a demand...

yes let's get back to the wife bashing and how bad marriage is that's way more fun than a pissing match

[missioncontrol]

LMAO .... Mission you are too funny!     This thread is getting stupid... everyone take a valium and have a good laugh  

hey look guys someone really found me funny


w00t, suck it Trebek and Drew

 

[vrf]

Yeah, that's the right attitude... slap her around a bit... she'll come around.

Dude, if that's really your advice to the married men on this board, then I hope you marry a girl who can kick the living sh*t out of you. (And it's a pretty tacky joke even if you're not serious. Grow up.)

Easy, newbie.  It was a joke.  I feel confident he doesn't slap around his wimmins.

ahhh yes, the old put-the-new-guy-down trick, as if his views are somehow less valid because he hasn't stacked up a couple thousand posts. (No quick way to see if a guy is a long-time lurker, I guess.)

Still, in this world, you just can't say anything you want and expect things to be okay because "it's just a joke." (Well, unless you like having no friends.)

[markrvp]

Still, in this world, you just can't say anything you want and expect things to be okay because "it's just a joke." (Well, unless you like having no friends.)

You're right.  You can't even say, "Good morning" anymore because someone planning to have a bad day will be offended and feel their "rights" have somehow been infringed.

Long live the humorless world. 

[missioncontrol]

don't you tell me what kind of morning to have you're not the boss of me....

[vrf]

You're right.  You can't even say, "Good morning" anymore because someone planning to have a bad day will be offended and feel their "rights" have somehow been infringed.

Long live the humorless world. 

Dude, I'm about the most politically "incorrect" guy that there is, and I totally agree with you that the world has gone way too far off the deep end in being "sensitive and accepting" in the silliest of issues.

But there are limits. Advocating violence against a woman--especially one that you've pledged to love and protect, is crossing the line, even if it's "only a joke." What's next, saying all Jews and gays should be deported? (But it's only a joke...)

It's funny how the Internet has loosened the standards of speech. Folks say things online that they'd probably never say in real life.

[DrewKaree]

To the original poster, all these girls don't have problems with their wives because they like to ---smurfette--- as much as de wimmins and have the same issues with LETTING SHITE DROP. 

I wished I had invested in Tampax this morning, sheesh

[missioncontrol]

give it a rest allready. I imagine when Negativecreep0 started this thread he intended it to be fun, if you can't handle humor like that then hanging out in a forum with a male to female ratio of 64.4:1 probibly isn't the best place for you.....

[DrewKaree]

give it a rest allready. I imagine when Negativecreep0 started this thread he intended it to be fun, if you can't handle humor like that then hanging out in a forum with a male to female ratio of 64.4:1 probibly isn't the best place for you.....

What's with all this touchy-feely crap lately where you and I have to be agreeing on issues?  I think you caught teh ghey

[Necro]

Just to be clear...no ones offended enough to start protesting and light arcades on fire yet right?

 

*ducks and runs*

[rugby1]

a forum with a male to female ratio of 64.4:1 probibly isn't the best place for you.....

Did you do a scientific study (with a proper control group) to come up with 64.4:1 or is that number coming out your ---- smurf ----- ?   LOL   



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And who is the .4 person?  Drew?   

[markrvp]

I think you caught teh ghey

Be careful making comments like that, even in jest.  It is likely you will be accused of advocating violence against homsexual persons of color. 

[Necro]

Hey, 20 smurfs died for that study to be completed.

I'm offended.

..and wait, ghey = homosexual greys?  (Like the aliens?)...who knew? 

[DrewKaree]

a forum with a male to female ratio of 64.4:1 probibly isn't the best place for you.....

Did you do a scientific study (with a proper control group) to come up with 64.4:1 or is that number coming out your ---- smurf ----- ?   LOL   



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And who is the .4 person?  Drew?   

That's saint's methodology.  There's evidently parts of this site you haven't seen yet.  The .4 is the extra bits of me that don't fit on a scale easily. 

Neal, was it? 

I think you caught teh ghey

Be careful making comments like that, even in jest.  It is likely you will be accused of advocating violence against homsexual persons of color. 

I'm not too worried.  This train was changed to the Post Hell Express

[missioncontrol]

What's with all this touchy-feely crap lately where you and I have to be agreeing on issues?  I think you caught teh ghey

Dammit you didn't tell me your teh ghey was contagious

[missioncontrol]

a forum with a male to female ratio of 64.4:1 probibly isn't the best place for you.....

Did you do a scientific study (with a proper control group) to come up with 64.4:1 or is that number coming out your ---- smurf ----- ?   LOL   

The stats page is full of usefull information


http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=stats

[rugby1]

and I thought you were making that number up....     so that means (out of 8243 members) that 5308.492 are men and 2934.508 are women.....