WARNING: Kumbaya and hugs follow.
I'm doing this, ambushing two members, to illustrate that as people we're capable of growth. Examples of "good" behavior from "bad" because while I'm hard on people I'd like to think I'm fair.
@ThunderHorse, I'll be honest. a year or two ago you made some posts that had you as a legitimate Stuka target, discussions among the staff level posts. Since then? Even when I don't agree with you your posts are thought out, sourced, provide meaning, just night and day different. Whatever you have going on in life has improved your posts and by extention this forum. As a member of the staff, I'm grateful.
@DasBoot, you joined as a teen as I recall, a typical teenager making typical teenager statements. That is to say..."less than intelligent." Since then? Even my 46 YO ass is a bit jelly of what you've done in life. You're young which means you have a solid future ahead of you. You grew up, adulted, and this board is better off for your maturity, insight, and knowledge.
So, this may feel awkaward to both of you, but sometimes praise can do that and that's what this post is about, praise. I also hope it serves as a teaching aid to others that people can "improve" and shouldn't be tossed out because of some "less than ideal" behavior.
As a man to men, you two are doing well and I think that's fantastic. As a staff member, you're doing well and the forum is better off for it.
Keep on keeping on.
I'm doing this, ambushing two members, to illustrate that as people we're capable of growth. Examples of "good" behavior from "bad" because while I'm hard on people I'd like to think I'm fair.
@ThunderHorse, I'll be honest. a year or two ago you made some posts that had you as a legitimate Stuka target, discussions among the staff level posts. Since then? Even when I don't agree with you your posts are thought out, sourced, provide meaning, just night and day different. Whatever you have going on in life has improved your posts and by extention this forum. As a member of the staff, I'm grateful.
@DasBoot, you joined as a teen as I recall, a typical teenager making typical teenager statements. That is to say..."less than intelligent." Since then? Even my 46 YO ass is a bit jelly of what you've done in life. You're young which means you have a solid future ahead of you. You grew up, adulted, and this board is better off for your maturity, insight, and knowledge.
So, this may feel awkaward to both of you, but sometimes praise can do that and that's what this post is about, praise. I also hope it serves as a teaching aid to others that people can "improve" and shouldn't be tossed out because of some "less than ideal" behavior.
As a man to men, you two are doing well and I think that's fantastic. As a staff member, you're doing well and the forum is better off for it.
Keep on keeping on.
