Originally Posted By Mr X ***I made an effort to elevate the conversation*** And again with the pithy insults. The conversation was just fine here before you showed up, no need for you to come in and "save" it with your foolish conspiracy theories.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros "First, let me dismiss with the obvious red herring in the 'you're a troll fishbowl' scenario festering among some posters." That's fine, but speaking of red herrings, are we ever going to read a story from you about a specific incident where Disney has made an offer to an individual/group/family and later said that they weren't going to do anything about it? I respect your willingness to follow the 'stream of conciousness' of the thread, but I'm pretty sure that I'm not the only one who is still a little leery of your bold claims you made over 230 posts ago. "As many of you know, former imagineers have attempted to interject or stimulate a dialogue here under 'adopted' names." I didn't know that, but it's not terribly surprising. It's also not too shocking that their ideas didn't go over quite as planned, since a lot of people have a preconcieved notion of what Disney means to them, and almost anything but that will disappoint them. Whether for better or worse, I guess it's good that they are testing the waters with their ideas before they invest hundreds of millions of dollars into something that people might not be interested in. "I find it troubling, and telling, that under this "duped" umbrella there is no audible sound of 'yeah, I was at WDW and...' just screams about trolls, questions about motive, and paper airplanes." Maybe that's because nobody here has had an experience like the ones that you've described. I've found that if you let a post sit for long enough (sometimes a few minutes, some times 2 weeks), somebody will usually come along and say that the same thing happened to them. Since that hasn't happened here yet, I'm still a little suspicious, but that doesn't mean that it never happens. As for wondering about motives, it seems like a logical connection, since you went into a pretty heavy topic for a first-time poster, using really heavy language. You definately seemed to be well versed in the official wording of things, which leads people to wonder about your reason for initiating the conversation. "Unlike so many other fan sites, LP.com is committed to being a deep resource for those who have an interest in all facets of TWDC. It is because of that we follow the many comments posted on the site." So you are one of them! I knew it! : )
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Wormy... If you were actually a part of this on-line community you might have some clue as to just how insensitive you are. But of course you have no history here and no knowledge of anything other than the responses to your rather pompous initial post. If you knew jack-shit you would know that I lost my wife of 30 years less than two weeks ago. If you were a part of this community you just might have given me a little slack realizing that a somewhat off-topic and sentimental post was understandable. But you didn't. You know nothing. You are probably a damned MBA... the scourge of the earth. You are nothing but a fly on my wall, and I just swatted you.
Originally Posted By jkayjs Trippy I'm so very sorry for your loss. No words of wisdom just sincere sympathy for the pain you are experiencing. I deal with this everyday I work but it is always harder to hear it from a friend even if it's a cyber friend. Take care of yourself & keep those around you close as you deal with the days & weeks ahead.
Originally Posted By danyoung >The two posters who introduced personal experiences were given responses. Including a highly personal one that many may not see as being connected on the surface.< Well, as one who introduced a personal experience on this topic, I don't begin to understand what you meant by the second half of the above sentence. What am I connected to? As to the bigger picture, I've gotta come down with the regulars here, Wormy (bad nickname, but it seems to be sticking), you have made accusations against the Disney company without any form of evidence to back them up. And when others don't flock to your banner, you devolve to abuse and mocking. Look at this thread right from the beginning - most folks just wanted more info, which you never came close to providing. I don't think you're a troll, Wormy. But I don't think you understand how to communicate with a group like what you have here at LP. Your continued attempts to abuse and diminish the regulars here will continue to be looked at as a desperate attempt to prove your point without having any facts in your favor.
Originally Posted By CarolinaDisneyDad Roadtrip, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It is hard to offer support through a digital medium but know that you have always been such a positive force on LP and your contributions are valued.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey Trippy, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Originally Posted By jkayjs There are many smart folks both on & off these boards. Some are street smart others are book smart & some lucky ones are both. The really smart person is the one that doesn't have to prove they are smart. I know many folks that are incapable of saying things in an 'everyday' manner. This rarely endears them to anyone. Nothing guaranties that any idea posted here or anywhere for that matter will be well received. But there are a few things that will certainly give them a chance. One would be not to make folks feel like they are intentionally being talked down to. Another would be getting to the point as early as possible. Not unlike you many of us have very busy lives that include not having access to the net during working hours. Some of us here are already 'seasoned' with a wealth of information & experience. But as a very wise woman once told me 'you become really smart when you realize you don't know everything'. We are all learning all the time & if you have something that can expand that base bring it on but remember first you have to get our honest attention. This is not intended to be an attempt to run you off but rather a 'new'(I did welcome you early on) welcome to LP from just one person who BTW also lurked in the shadows for >2yrs before signing up & posting.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper I can't believe it has survived this long. I think there are some ambulances for this guy to go chase.
Originally Posted By Mr X ***Wormy... If you were actually a part of this on-line community you might have some clue as to just how insensitive you are. But of course you have no history here and no knowledge of anything other than the responses to your rather pompous initial post.*** Thanks RT. That pretty much sums up the situation so far. I sincerely hope that Wormy takes this to heart, and comes back with some genuine, heartfelt comments and really DOES become a part of the LP community (there's always room for one more)...cause it's a pretty special bunch of people to say the least! So what say you, Wormy?
Originally Posted By Mr X ***Wormy... If you were actually a part of this on-line community you might have some clue as to just how insensitive you are. But of course you have no history here and no knowledge of anything other than the responses to your rather pompous initial post.*** Thanks RT. That pretty much sums up the situation so far. I sincerely hope that Wormy takes this to heart, and comes back with some genuine, heartfelt comments and really DOES become a part of the LP community (there's always room for one more)...cause it's a pretty special bunch of people to say the least! So what say you, Wormy?
Originally Posted By StitchMom84 I'm going "off-thread topic" for just a moment and I don't care. Roadtrip, I, like so many others, here are so very, very sad to hear of your dear wife's passing. I just don't have the words to convey my feeling of sadness. I feel as though I've lost a neighbor ( since I know that you used to live just down the road from me here in Minnesota) Prayers and thoughts to you and your daughter, son and new son-in-law in this most difficult time. Please stay with us here..when you feel like it..keep coming onto these boards..you're insight and opinion are very important. Take care, RoadTrip.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<One would be not to make folks feel like they are intentionally being talked down to. Another would be getting to the point as early as possible.>> That sums it up in a nutshell. I still think wormy is playing around. He obviously has knowledge of some workings of the company, or has at the least been reading this board for some time, judging by all the name-dropping and the like. But IMHO he's not here to gather any information or share some real insight. He's done nothing except step in to keep the thread going. Once it starts to die, he suddenly appears, spouting more non-sequitur BS. Am I jumping all over the guy? Yeah, but so what? I don't respect someone treating everyone else like we're all idiots unworthy of meaningful dialog. If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck. Wormy's a troll.
Originally Posted By Socrates "But as a very wise woman once told me 'you become really smart when you realize you don't know everything'. " HEY! That's MY line!! Socrates "I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance."
Originally Posted By sjhym33 First I want to offer my sympathies to Roadtrip. I cant imagine your loss. Second, can we PLEASE let this thread die?
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey The dead horse still might be alive, sjhym, despite the fact that it's been beaten to a pulp.
