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Bonobo

(29,257 posts)
Wed Jul 18, 2012, 05:21 AM Jul 2012

Cheers to Warren

Warren, I just wanted to say well-done.
You did not bow down to bullying.
You stayed cool when we were mocked.
You cited facts to counter unwarranted slander.
You spoke out in defense of the members of this group and you did it well.

I tip my hat to you.

Well done.

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Cheers to Warren (Original Post) Bonobo Jul 2012 OP
Well Said. +1 OneTenthofOnePercent Jul 2012 #1
he just stated the truth. sometimes the truth wins out loli phabay Jul 2012 #2
+1 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #3
+ a brazillion opiate69 Jul 2012 #4
This. n/t lumberjack_jeff Jul 2012 #5
can`t forget the love for Jeff too.... opiate69 Jul 2012 #6
Jeff's the man. Warren DeMontague Jul 2012 #16
Both Warren and Jeff have been excellent hosts.. Upton Jul 2012 #7
Bravo!! hifiguy Jul 2012 #8
Why thanks, but it was really nothing. Warren Stupidity Jul 2012 #9
I'd laugh if you two were brothers. ZenLefty Jul 2012 #11
There are lots of Warrens, that's for sure. Warren DeMontague Jul 2012 #15
Thanks for blocking Trumad Gore1FL Jul 2012 #10
And he pushed it for a LOOONG time. Jeff and I had discussed it, and whether blocking him would give Warren DeMontague Jul 2012 #17
For he's a jolly good fellow, and so say all of us! ZenLefty Jul 2012 #12
This group is nothing like its supposed reputation. Kaleva Jul 2012 #13
Best testimonial ever. lumberjack_jeff Jul 2012 #19
Aw, thanks, man. Warren DeMontague Jul 2012 #14
Yes, hats off to the leaders here ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jul 2012 #18
 

4th law of robotics

(6,801 posts)
3. +1
Wed Jul 18, 2012, 10:57 AM
Jul 2012

Sorry for my part in that.

Wasn't my intent.

But I think it's obvious to all impartial observers that the claims made about this group in that one thread by that one angry individual were entirely false.

 

opiate69

(10,129 posts)
6. can`t forget the love for Jeff too....
Wed Jul 18, 2012, 11:15 AM
Jul 2012

Hosting this group and dealing with the disruptors/distractors is a job I don`t envy either for, and both do it with aplomb and wit not often seen on the interwebz

Upton

(9,709 posts)
7. Both Warren and Jeff have been excellent hosts..
Wed Jul 18, 2012, 02:06 PM
Jul 2012

advocating for the group and defending it against disruptors. You can't ask for anymore.

ZenLefty

(20,924 posts)
11. I'd laugh if you two were brothers.
Wed Jul 18, 2012, 06:25 PM
Jul 2012

"Hi. I'm Lumberjack Jeff. This is my brother Warren. This is my other brother Warren."

Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)
15. There are lots of Warrens, that's for sure.
Wed Jul 18, 2012, 07:41 PM
Jul 2012

I don't know if there'll be a name change amnesty after the election, I'm getting sort of used to this one.

I especially like it when people assume it means I'm some sort of weird, foul-mouthed European Aristocrat.


Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)
17. And he pushed it for a LOOONG time. Jeff and I had discussed it, and whether blocking him would give
Wed Jul 18, 2012, 07:48 PM
Jul 2012

him what he wanted as far as an excuse to gripe about this place in meta.

It became pretty clear that he was going to do that whether or not he was blocked, though.

Kaleva

(38,160 posts)
13. This group is nothing like its supposed reputation.
Wed Jul 18, 2012, 07:25 PM
Jul 2012

Early on I did believe some of the comments made about this group but after I took the time to read a number of threads, I came to the conclusion that my view was wrong. Which reminded me once again that I ought to check things out myself and draw my own conclusion rather then rely on the opinions of others.

Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)
14. Aw, thanks, man.
Wed Jul 18, 2012, 07:39 PM
Jul 2012

(I'm glad the other Warren is getting some well-deserved credit, too. )

I'm proud of this group. Invariably when the critics and bystanders have taken the time to see what is ACTUALLY being said over here, they realize that there's been some deliberate misrepresentin' going on. Thank you, all, for keeping cool as well.

Maybe we should have a slogan, like "The Men's Group: Don't believe the hype, and we've got cookies. Or Pie."

Or Miller 64, I hear we like to drink that.



Bonobo

ProudToBeBlueInRhody

(16,399 posts)
18. Yes, hats off to the leaders here
Wed Jul 18, 2012, 07:59 PM
Jul 2012

My hope is that for all the whining that goes on, people will come here and see for themselves as opposed to taking the word of some very angry, very strange individuals with too much time on their hands.

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