Originally Posted by
Frank Joseph
Well said, HikerT.
I have followed Rick for many years and truly respected the advice he used to give. I felt sorry for him as he started getting "competition" for what he did from all sides. And, yes, people did seem "angry" with him, maybe because he was older, heavier, and more right-wing than the average reader. Some were probably very jealous that he was able to make money off his hobby---this always rankles some of the hardcore internet fringe elements who think everything must be free.
Of course, the anonymity of the internet made it easy for people to take shots at him.
So it is a sad day for me to see someone I respected now give such weaselly answers, and resort to personal insults (against George).
I don't know if he can see his own faults or understand he has changed. It's almost as if he is too close to it all. Maybe it is time for him to step away for awhile...
so I guess it is ok for the anon, including George, to take all the shots they want, but I'm whining when I fight back? It seems I'm the only one fighting back? The other bloggers are just smart enough to ignore the nameless, faceless cowards on the Internet.
Dont worry anons, you won't have me to kick around much longer. I'm almost done. I'm guessing your next target will be Daraius or Rene as they seem to occasionally push back at the 1% of the 1% you represent.
It has been a great ride for me with all the positive comments and feedback I've received over the years. Your insignificant numbers in relation to the positives just substantiate how small of a minority you are. I never wanted to say it out loud but the majority of positive comments and emails I get have suggested it is envy and jealousy that drive the anger. Kind of like " I could have done that".
But you didn't, so we bloggers that did, and made a huge financial success, get the heat?
I always had more faith in humans, particularly the early group of Flyer-talkers that were so giving, supportive and such a fun loving group. I guess the majority is right and envy and jealousy drive this new minority faction. Best of luck to ya
