Post #37540 by ahilava on Thu, Jun 5, 2003 5:54 PM

I do believe we've scared off another one.

I am not scared off by a few critical replys. Some of us have a life outside of Tiki Central, you know other things to do besides sit and defend our every word. I think it's interesting that a number of people who would most likely consider themsleves "alternative" and like to think that they are more open-minded would get so worked up by someone who would call into question the motives of someone's postings. Be they James' endless plugs or Basement Kahuna's constant updates of his home bar- and the requisite ohs and ahs. No, of course, none of this is about ego building.

And this group think mentality—insult one of us, insult us all. Come on. I had hoped that this cliquish behavior was gone the day I left high school. I think that the majority of folks who post regularly are contributing a great deal to the Tiki revival and they have some real insight and information to share. I can acccept criticisim and I can even accept silly name calling like "boob". I think that everyone should take whatever I might have to say with the same gravity that I take what they have to say- that's not much.

I have to admit the reason that I even bothered to look at this thread was the Playboy reference in the title. I expected it to be more of the nerd-boy oogling of bimbos — look up the previous threads yourself Muggler. I can't belive how thin-skined some people are, assuming that comments are directed at them, when that's totally not the case.

I am not a mean or angry person, on the contrary. And I think it would be wise to point out that like any other medium, the number of people who take time to contribute to the discussion pales to the number of people who simply read or observe. So I am sure that I'm not the only one who holds these opinions, just as there is more than one Buffett fan on Tiki Central.