Why so many newbies with so much karma? - Page 20

neilmarr · 08-15-2011, 09:56 AM

Although my comment was meant in genuine appreciation, Diap? I'm pretty sure you'd agree with the sentiment expressed. And that would not be ass-kissing. But here's karma for the giggle, and -- believe me -- I have no desire to kiss your ass or anyone else's for that matter. In more than six decades on this odd wee planet, it's one taste I never acquired. Bestests. Neil

DiapDealer · 08-15-2011, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by neilmarr

Although my comment was meant in genuine appreciation, Diap? I'm pretty sure you'd agree with the sentiment expressed. And that would not be ass-kissing. But here's karma for the giggle, and -- believe me -- I have no desire to kiss your ass or anyone else's for that matter. In more than six centuries on this odd wee planet, it's one taste I never acquired. Bestests. Neil

All in fun, Neil. Check your Karma messages.

(and I do agree with the sentiment)

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lestatar · 08-15-2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by neilmarr

....SNIPPED...I have no desire to kiss your ass or anyone else's for that matter. In more than six centuries on this odd wee planet, it's one taste I never acquired. Bestests. Neil

lol. I hear ya! But you clearly have been blessed to have never worked in corporate life.

Ajax · 08-15-2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by lestatar

lol. I hear ya! But you clearly have been blessed to have never worked in corporate life.

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Originally Posted by neilmarr

In more than six centuries on this odd wee planetl

I'm more impressed that he is over 600 years old

MrsJoseph · 08-15-2011, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by neilmarr

. In more than six centuries on this odd wee planet, it's one taste I never acquired.

Six Centuries??

There's no Moses smiley...so:

DiapDealer · 08-15-2011, 10:16 AM

Methuselah karma comin' your way, Neil!

ApK · 08-15-2011, 10:42 AM

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neilmarr · 08-15-2011, 10:43 AM

Yep, six centuries, Ajax and Mrs Joseph! What a great wee error in a rush, eh? But I'm really not quite that old, I meant six DECADES. I'm a mere wee whipper-snapper of sixty-two.

Yep, Les. I've tried the corporate life several times in massive publishing operations. Most comfortable in terms of security, etc. But none of those spells lasted very long because I simply had no ability ... for ass-licking that is.

I've always preferred freelance work. OK you have maybe a hundred 'bosses' then rather than a handful. But at least to an extent, you can call the shots, and ass-licking ain't part of the job description. Nobody needs give me that treatment to boot because I don't appreciate it and they know it. Leaves a better taste in the mouth and your ass isn't damaged by fawning abuse.

Cheers. Neil

orlok · 08-15-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by neilmarr

I meant six DECADES.

You actually said decades. I think Ajax was messing with your head

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neilmarr · 08-15-2011, 03:46 PM

Nah, Orlok. Ajax was spot on. I sneaked back and edited the change after his/her fun post pointing out my original blunder. Cheers. Neil

orlok · 08-15-2011, 04:01 PM

Ah. That brings to mind a recent thread about being allowed to go back and edit out posts for as far back as we like. I was for it, but now it's made me look stupid...?

VydorScope · 08-15-2011, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by orlok

Ah. That brings to mind a recent thread about being allowed to go back and edit out posts for as far back as we like. I was for it, but now it's made me look stupid...?

Which is part of why on the forums I run, its not allowed.

How ever thats a another topic

HomeInMyShoes · 08-15-2011, 05:24 PM

Apparently I've given too much karma in the last 24 hours. What the heck? That's just punishing helpful people. If I write down the posts I want to give karma for it's jsut going to end up being a Tristram-Shandy-esque proposition.

MrsJoseph · 08-15-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HomeInMyShoes

Apparently I've given too much karma in the last 24 hours. What the heck? That's just punishing helpful people. If I write down the posts I want to give karma for it's jsut going to end up being a Tristram-Shandy-esque proposition.

Aren't you supposed to be destroying the world right now?? Maybe it wants you to get to work.

08-15-2011, 09:56 AM	#286
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Although my comment was meant in genuine appreciation, Diap? I'm pretty sure you'd agree with the sentiment expressed. And that would not be ass-kissing. But here's karma for the giggle, and -- believe me -- I have no desire to kiss your ass or anyone else's for that matter. In more than six decades on this odd wee planet, it's one taste I never acquired. Bestests. Neil Last edited by neilmarr; 08-15-2011 at 10:30 AM. Reason: trypo

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neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Yep, six centuries, Ajax and Mrs Joseph! What a great wee error in a rush, eh? But I'm really not quite that old, I meant six DECADES. I'm a mere wee whipper-snapper of sixty-two. Yep, Les. I've tried the corporate life several times in massive publishing operations. Most comfortable in terms of security, etc. But none of those spells lasted very long because I simply had no ability ... for ass-licking that is. I've always preferred freelance work. OK you have maybe a hundred 'bosses' then rather than a handful. But at least to an extent, you can call the shots, and ass-licking ain't part of the job description. Nobody needs give me that treatment to boot because I don't appreciate it and they know it. Leaves a better taste in the mouth and your ass isn't damaged by fawning abuse. Cheers. Neil

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neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Nah, Orlok. Ajax was spot on. I sneaked back and edited the change after his/her fun post pointing out my original blunder. Cheers. Neil

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orlok Close to the Edit! Posts: 9,797 Karma: 267994408 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Amazon Fire 8", Kindle 6"	Ah. That brings to mind a recent thread about being allowed to go back and edit out posts for as far back as we like. I was for it, but now it's made me look stupid...?

08-15-2011, 05:24 PM	#299
HomeInMyShoes Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,226 Karma: 67780237 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: none	Apparently I've given too much karma in the last 24 hours. What the heck? That's just punishing helpful people. If I write down the posts I want to give karma for it's jsut going to end up being a Tristram-Shandy-esque proposition.