Color me shocked

I've just logged on to have a quick look see, and I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of supportive PMs, some folks even seem to have a good handle on what I was trying to convey.

I know this is going to get me more flack for mentioning CPF, what I was clumsily trying to say these guys are our neighbours and it reflects badly on BLF to be seen bashing the neighbours, I really can't stress how poorly this reflects on BLF.

I'm not strong on law but I would have thought some of the posts about Greta are libellous, once again they do nothing to build the image of BLF.

I feel BLF would be regarded more highly if it wasn't dragged down with the current crap that's going on here.

I know it's probably not going to happen but I really hope this can be rationally discussed.

Forget the past and let's try to make BLF a better forum.

This is becoming a little blown out of proportion. There is not a war going on between BLF and CPF. Both serve the flashlight community and many use both. A lot of people here have had bad experiences with CPF so they vent about it. The image of BLF is not being tarnished by some massive anti CPF hate that pervades the whole place. The whole thing is goofy.

hey Burro. don't worry about making BLF a "better forum". it's fine as it is, just enjoy it. and stay away from those CPF bashing threads. they are not for you, apparently. Bam! problem solved.

Burro: As you point out, lots of us use both. One of the unique things that makes BLF great is self-moderation. While we may not agree with a thread or an individual post, those people have the right to say what they want. On almost any other forum that might get them banned or warned. Even some of the 'quote' personal attacks have been pretty mild in comparison to other forums.

And BLF is a great place to be - best I've ever run across in all my years surfing the web. I think Lang is right: a few venting posts are not a reflection of BLF - they are just someone else's opinion. And you know what happens when you try to tell someone there opinion is wrong....

Anyway, glad you're back and I hope you'll stay to discuss flashlights, batteries, crappy ship times, ebay scams, vendor ratings, giveaways, favorite songs and daily jokes. There really is so much more to BLF!

Dave

Burro, I think you know how I feel and I'm not going to repeat what Lanng, robostud, and BT said, though I agree with all that too. I'm glad you stayed and I, for one, welcome the different view points from you and others. I mean, how else were you going to get more recipes. :glasses:

:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

I asked information how to stop/cancel and order from Sandwich Shoppe/theled.com and they closed my question.

They are one of cpf's protected ones.

Called credit card company they gave me a phone number that was wrong.

Called credit card company they gave me a plhone number that worked.

Spoke with a lady on the phone re: order.

She was so nice it was instant Love :love: :love: :love:

Minutes before my order arrived postman was told of problem.

He said I will return to sender not wanted.

If I had been able to speak with the nice lady first I would have kept the plart and not returned it.

Learned by protecting their chosen they are costing them money Embarassed.

I belong to both, and don't bother with the problems. If I don't like CPF I'll stop going there. Life is too short to spend ANY time hating or bothering with thoughts of a flashlight forum.

Jerry

You are getting this wrong and taking this CPF bashing too seriously.

<Puts on CPF hat.>
YOU'RE A TROLL! Your name alone is enough to prove it. Burro is an ass. Hence you are an ass baiter. You never fail to defend CPF and admonish anyone who post something bad about CPF. Go away troll....

<Puts on BLF hat>
I don't care.... me out.

LOL! You forgot to add “BANNED FOR ALL ETERNITY!!!” while wearing your CPF hat.

+bam!

oldbobk - well put.

Not only that, an entire thread was created to say "nana-nana boo-boo, I'm right and people like me!!!"

Burro, you forgot your face-mask:

+1 what robostud5000 said.

You find some of members here being haters, well someone might find you a fan boy.

But seriously, I dont see a point in arguing with people who have had bad experience with CPF and just want to vent their anger and disappointment, that just seems like trolling to me to try to convince them that their feelings are unfounded and exaggerated.

Enjoy BLF and dont pay attention to those two anger management threads and youll be fine both here and at CPF :D!

Agreed.

Dismissing the experience of others is the core issue here, IMO. You had a different experience - GREAT ! I posted up my 'welcome to CPF' thread, and it was not pleasant.

Others were treated like so much Dino-dung; accept it or ignore it - but don't tell them they are wrong.

I was trying to be kind with the 'apologist' tag, but fanboy is easily as appropriate.

Welcome back, Burro!!

Hope you can enjoy what you like here and can stay on positive point with your posts, just as you suggest.

+1

LOL

Jeez, cantakerous are we?

Welcome back Burro.

I don't hate CPF, but I do find them entertaining in a sick sort of way. It is amazing to see a successful forum that is so poorly (almost intentionally so) run.

Besides, CPF bashing is one of the finer joys in life. Love the info there, hate the way it is run. They brought it on themselves, and they could fix it themselves if they wanted to. But I guess they like it that way it is.

Can we get a permaban on ChicagoX for posting that pic? I just threw up in my mouth.
LOL!

That's it! Like a train wreck... you just have to stop and look. Apalling yet fascinating.

Rich

OK, not another Word about the other place.

You may have noticed I do contribute to other threads.

As you can see I've tried to change any attitude that exists here that obviously isn't what most folks want to hear.

I'll continue to contribute where and when I can, but no more lectures on love thy neighbour.

I apologise to those I've offended. I'll try to ignore threads where I really don't understand the reasoning that drives those threads, obviously not having been subjected to the abuse you guys describe, it's hard to understand the feelings behind those threads.

I guess like a lot of new comers I thought I could change something that I saw and felt uncomfortable about.

This thread is on the first page of new posts when I logged in, I have no idea whats its about.

But sounds like a lot of drama...so its either about CPF or DinoDirect, LOL.

Actually first I thought it was about new color HA coating, hahah. I was hoping Fenix would do a limited run of mil colors, Olive Drab and Desert Sand.

I like your new perspective, Burro.
It's okay that we don't all agree with each other. In fact, it reminds me of an old xkcd comic:

By the way, you might want to change your username. If you're not going to be a stubborn ass, I don't see how you can call yourself "Burro". (That's a joke.) ;)