CHICAGO Man of Mystery (2010).

Browncow75 · #1 04-19-2010, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob D.

I'm not sure what threads you've been reading, Iggy, but in my opinion you're way off base.

I see Chicago as a guy who came to the board and posed a multitude of interesting theories about a wide-range of prewar issues. He challenged many of the accepted theories (some would call them myths) -- long accepted by hobby veterans who simply hadn't done their homework -- in an intelligent way. As a result, many of these dinosaurs picked on the new kid who had the nerve -- not to mention knowledge -- to back up his theories with facts and figures. And he did so in a way that shouldn't have offended even the most crotchety of old farts.

Despite his pleas that he only wanted to learn about the hobby, dislike toward Chicago snowballed, soon becoming an avalanche of hatred that nearly buried the poor guy. For God's sake, he almost left the hobby because of the venom spewed at him. Can you imagine?

Thankfully, he had a change of heart and continues to try to contribute to the board in a positive way. Too bad guys like you just don't get it.

At least that's the way I see it.

Lovely day? I don't think so.

Rob - as long as you arent being facetious, I agree. He may not be as tactful in his approach as we would like, but he does have some valid input.

wonkaticket · #2 04-19-2010, 07:01 PM

Wow the Phil show (Chicago206) his very own thread! Super almost like moving up from the farm team to the show..congrats.

barrysloate · #3 04-19-2010, 07:03 PM

Isn't nearly every thread on the board about Phil?

wonkaticket · #4 04-19-2010, 07:04 PM

Never thought I would say this...but I miss Bruce.

JP · #5 04-19-2010, 07:11 PM

When's the 30 days up?

Jim VB · #6 04-19-2010, 07:36 PM

Iggy,

Excellent summary, but one minor correction Chicago never said that I (or anyone else) was "ruining humanity." He may think that, but he never said it.

It was JP who said it.

Bridwell · #7 04-19-2010, 07:50 PM

Best thread! Love it.

I nominate Chicago206 for the Man of the Year Award for net54! We should vote and give him some sort of prize. He's earned it.

Ron R

SethY · #8 04-19-2010, 08:33 PM

So unnecessary. Im 17 years old, and I'm telling you to grow up?

Blunder19 · #9 04-19-2010, 09:23 PM

FYI,

Im not banned from the board..

Blunder Wonder
Out

PS: who has a seymour throwing drum or lenox back? for God sake show yourself.

JP · #10 04-19-2010, 07:52 PM

Yeah! Don't infringe on my trademark...only I can accuse people of ruining humanity. I tried to keep you on ignore Jim, but I keep seeing too many entertaining quoted messages of yours that I enjoy...

E93 · #11 04-19-2010, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wonkaticket

Never thought I would say this...but I miss Bruce.

Bruce rarely comments, even on the threads he starts. Hmmm....

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