What REALLY grinds your gears?

724Skinsfan · 02-28-2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

You're fine

Well then, it's me. Listen, GTripp and I share exactly, I mean: word for word, the same viewpoint regarding any and all Redskin related subject matter. A while back people complained of seeing an echo on the message boards. I did some research and, sure enough, the complaints came every time he and I posted something within a few ,er...posts. So I decided to take a step back, minimize my involvement and make the discussion a little easier to read for the sake of The Warpath's prosperity.

RedskinRat · 02-28-2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus

Given that my point was about respect for others (hence my repeated use of the word "respect"), yeah, you missed my point.

Show me my initial disrespect in any stated question at the start of any thread I've authored. Not perceived, actual.

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Originally Posted by Lotus

BTW in that other thread I did not insult you. Someone just took it that way. If I wanted to insult you, you would know it. There would be no ambiguity.

No, calling someone 'stupid' by using thirteen or more words in a sentence isn't an insult, it's 'clever'.

/sarc

Please feel free to insult me, this is just a forum, not real life.

The ambiguity is over, there in a box*.

*For my fellow Monty Python fans

RedskinRat · 02-28-2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 724Skinsfan

Well then, it's me. <snip>

No, still me.

Mattyk · 02-28-2012, 08:03 PM

Let's not ruin the parking lot too.

I swear some people are so touchy.

I've always liked SS's sig, so fitting at times.

Hog1 · 02-28-2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

Let's not ruin the parking lot too.

I swear some people are so touchy.

I've always liked SS's sig, so fitting at times.

^^^^^

DynamiteRave · 02-28-2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

Let's not ruin the parking lot too.

I swear some people are so touchy.

I've always liked SS's sig, so fitting at times.

Well to be honest, the sig is about me. Just sayin.

Mattyk · 02-28-2012, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

Well to be honest, the sig is about me. Just sayin.

True

GMScud · 02-28-2012, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RedskinRat

Where in my post does a hint of hurt feeling occur?

'Tone'. Trick, please!

Why not go to PM and save wasting space on this forum, mooby, eh?

Oh, and I have incriminating pictures of some of the original Mods. They let me Mod until I realized it's actually no fun.

Ohhhh, so that's why.

GMScud · 02-28-2012, 10:40 PM

There was a woman at the gym today who was walking around from machine to machine with some awful music blaring from her iPhone speakers.... without wearing headphones. Anyone not plugged in was subject to her crap. I was listening to my own music, but I saw her getting some looks from people who weren't... In what world is that okay? I had half a mind to tell her off, but whatever.

DynamiteRave · 02-28-2012, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GMScud

There was a woman at the gym today who was walking around from machine to machine with some awful music blaring from her iPhone speakers.... without wearing headphones. Anyone not plugged in was subject to her crap. I was listening to my own music, but I saw her getting some looks from people who weren't... In what world is that okay? I had half a mind to tell her off, but whatever.

Wow. I've never experienced that. What I hate is when people hang around on the equipment. Like yeah, I hang a little bit. I take a 1-2 minute breather, then I'm working on my next set. I've watched people have a conversation sitting on the equipment, or just sitting there like its a chair. I'm like come on, there's a lounge, go sit there. Or when someone is lifting and 2-3 of their friends are crowded around 1 piece of equipment monopolizing it. Lifting every 5-10 minutes but mostly just chit chatting. BLAH.

GMScud · 02-28-2012, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

Wow. I've never experienced that. What I hate is when people hang around on the equipment. Like yeah, I hang a little bit. I take a 1-2 minute breather, then I'm working on my next set. I've watched people have a conversation sitting on the equipment, or just sitting there like its a chair. I'm like come on, there's a lounge, go sit there. Or when someone is lifting and 2-3 of their friends are crowded around 1 piece of equipment monopolizing it. Lifting every 5-10 minutes but mostly just chit chatting. BLAH.

I see that all the time. If they're by a piece of equipment I want to use, I straight up ask them, are you using this or can I jump in? If I get an attitude from them, I let them know what's up. The gym isn't social hour. I've had more than one argument on the gym floor. I don't care. If you're here to sort of mess around with some equipment, talk on the phone, text message, and socialize, then GTFO. Sorry, I have a strict workout routine and a finite amount of time to execute it. If you're screwing around and you're in my way, you'll get strong-armed, and I don't feel bad about it.

IMO gyms these days needs to do a better job policing the social networks that camp out on their equipment. I see way too many people who spend 90 minutes on the gym floor, 70 of which are social hour. Screw that. Go to a bar if that's what you want to do. Don't waste my time because you want to look trendy and fit by having a gym membership.

/rant

Hog1 · 02-28-2012, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GMScud

I see that all the time. If they're by a piece of equipment I want to use, I straight up ask them, are you using this or can I jump in? If I get an attitude from them, I let them know what's up. The gym isn't social hour. I've had more than one argument on the gym floor. I don't care. If you're here to sort of mess around with some equipment, talk on the phone, text message, and socialize, then GTFO. Sorry, I have a strict workout routine and a finite amount of time to execute it. If you're screwing around and you're in my way, you'll get strong-armed, and I don't feel bad about it.

IMO gyms these days needs to do a better job policing the social networks that camp out on their equipment. I see way too many people who spend 90 minutes on the gym floor, 70 of which are social hour. Screw that. Go to a bar if that's what you want to do. Don't waste my time because you want to look trendy and fit by having a gym membership.

/rant

Every day.....most don't have a problem with it. Some get a little insulted. BUT, either way, point made.....
As GMS stated, I'm not there for a social.....outing.

mredskins · 02-29-2012, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott

hey thanks to all of you guys for your hardwork in getting the site back up, much appreciated...I do have a question, for those of us who don't know, how does this site get hosted from a financial perspective? I got to thinking about it these past few days when i was really wanting to read all the posts...

That is exactly why I avoid making gym friends.

mooby · 02-29-2012, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by GMScud

I see that all the time. If they're by a piece of equipment I want to use, I straight up ask them, are you using this or can I jump in? If I get an attitude from them, I let them know what's up. The gym isn't social hour. I've had more than one argument on the gym floor. I don't care. If you're here to sort of mess around with some equipment, talk on the phone, text message, and socialize, then GTFO. Sorry, I have a strict workout routine and a finite amount of time to execute it. If you're screwing around and you're in my way, you'll get strong-armed, and I don't feel bad about it.

IMO gyms these days needs to do a better job policing the social networks that camp out on their equipment. I see way too many people who spend 90 minutes on the gym floor, 70 of which are social hour. Screw that. Go to a bar if that's what you want to do. Don't waste my time because you want to look trendy and fit by having a gym membership.

/rant

This. The only time I get to workout any more is after work, between 6-8 pm when the gym is always crowded. Unfortunately the social circles are always there and always chatting around the equipment. I can respect taking a one or two minute breather in between sets, but it seems like they do one set, take a five minute break, do another set, and then rotate and repeat with the next guy, all while talking.

I've seen the same 3 guys hog the biceps curl machine for the entire 90 minutes I'm at the gym. It is ridiculous, and unfortunately nobody stops them because they're all buddy-buddy with the guys that work at the gym. And it sucks because the biceps curl machine is one of the most popular pieces of equipment in my gym.

Mattyk · 02-29-2012, 09:32 AM

The gym sure can be full of fail at times.

Some use it more as a place to socialize, which I don't have a huge problem with in theory, just be respectful of those that are there to, I dunno, actually get in a workout.

I'm thankful to have a gym that's part of our HOA, it's on the small side but usually there may only be one or two people there at a time. Still, you find those that crank up the TV to ungodly volumes, and those that don't wipe down equipment - which is one of my biggest gym pet peeves. Clean up after your sweaty ass!

02-28-2012, 08:03 PM	#544
Mattyk ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 72,689	Re: What REALLY grinds your gears? Let's not ruin the parking lot too. I swear some people are so touchy. I've always liked SS's sig, so fitting at times. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

02-28-2012, 10:40 PM	#549
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Age: 34 Posts: 12,623	Re: What REALLY grinds your gears? There was a woman at the gym today who was walking around from machine to machine with some awful music blaring from her iPhone speakers.... without wearing headphones. Anyone not plugged in was subject to her crap. I was listening to my own music, but I saw her getting some looks from people who weren't... In what world is that okay? I had half a mind to tell her off, but whatever. __________________ Insert witty signature here

02-29-2012, 09:32 AM	#555
Mattyk ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 72,689	Re: What REALLY grinds your gears? The gym sure can be full of fail at times. Some use it more as a place to socialize, which I don't have a huge problem with in theory, just be respectful of those that are there to, I dunno, actually get in a workout. I'm thankful to have a gym that's part of our HOA, it's on the small side but usually there may only be one or two people there at a time. Still, you find those that crank up the TV to ungodly volumes, and those that don't wipe down equipment - which is one of my biggest gym pet peeves. Clean up after your sweaty ass! __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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