greg99

It's troubling after almost a week away from FT that some of the flame wars had continued. I guess I had hoped, pollyannishly, that all would be sweetness and light again and nasty words would never be seen in these parts again.

The troubling part is that they threaten to permanently push away people like Catman, whom I've never had the opportunity to meet in person, but without whose presence here, the board would be but a shallow, hollow and decidedly less friendly place.

Per Burkey's point, I've only been here for a little less than a year, so I missed the bad period that caused CATCOP to emerge from his cage, but I think the past few weeks are emblematic of exactly why CATCOP is needed here, to provide a good humored, even tempered hand on the shoulder of the collective board.

Greg

RKG

Rudi: Well said.
Catman, there are more people out here that support you than you can imagine.
-RKG

richard

It is hard to do, but sometimes you've just got to ignore people's posts and flames.

It feels bad but in a public or semi-public forum there will always be some bad apples and the best thing to do is ignore them and stay above the fray. Easier said than done, I know, but necessary nonetheless.

arturo

thank you, rudi, fore yur komints. et es wel said.

arturo hav won peace of guud advise for hes amigo, el gato hombre,

"Always remember that when you are a leader and an innovator, unscrupled people will "shoot" at you. These people only "shoot" when they are jealous and just cannot make it to the top."

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QuietLion

Catbuddy, let me roar a ditto to Rudi's warm post. Your posts are appreciated much more than those of the few who constantly chirp and whine about Catcop. Illegitimum non carborundum, de gustabus non disputandum est.

Dorian

Rudi Thanks for posting this...I too very much enjoy chatting with Catman and reading his posts. BUT, I am also a little disappointed in the Cat....giving in to the people 'attacking' him. I want the Cat to raise his back and hiss...what 'Cop' gives in??!

As posted July 17 by me in the Catman Hiatus thread:

"Catman,

I agree with others above that your posts are useful and informing. I could see new users getting thrown off by the Commander Catcop thing...as even I did.

I will notice your absence ...BUT I am disappointed you are giving in to the few people who try and wreck things for others.

Sincerely,

Dorian"

Dorian


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QuantumLeap

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I am sure Catman is a wonderful human being.
But this Catcop inanity has just got to go.
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Frankly, I'd be happier if this FQTV inanity went.

Keep up the good work Commander!

RudiThank you for giving us a central location to offer support to one of FT's Farvourite Sons.




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A Flygirl

Mark, I too recognise and appreciate the wonderful human being (in fur?) that you are.
Never allow the jealous wannabes to neuter or de-claw you. Consider the source and just treat these posters with the disdainful attitude felines are known for - ignore them.

Three cheers to you Catman!

CaliforniasCentralCoast

Catman

Please don't let a toxic tiny minority of FT posts / posters get ya down.

Four paws up for the Catman -

MileageAddict

Catman,

Ignore the few nasty ones and focus on the great ones (like me!).

Hey, you live in NJ, I'm sure you know some friends in the business who could send a little warning to the nasty FlyerTalkers!

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Ling

Mark, take a deep breath and remember not to fear. The cat you are, with morals and consideration, well... Ignore it! Troublemakers want a reaction, and when they get one (especially a frenzied one), they revel in their power to incite and control. Ha! Don't give them that power! Rudi is sooooooooooooooo right, and I like Quantumleap's idea, too.

Your friend, Linda

Nanook

Catman, I haven't met you yet, but I can tell from your posts and the posts of other FlyerTalkers (well, most of them) that you're a fine human being. I appreciate you most when you're yourself, so please don't let the insults/complaints of others change you.
As for Commander Catcop, I always thought his posts were done in a witty, funny and well-meaning way. I hope he sticks around as well.
If Yaz and Eddie could type, I'm sure they'd have some feline wisdom to post about all this.

Boomer

If I had four paws, they'd be up right now.

CameraGuy

Let me add my very own DITTO to Rudi's comments.

IMHO:

Catman, Rudi and Premex are the heart and soul of the FT Community. These three members go out of their way to make one and all feel welcome within this community.

I have a suggestion to any member out there who does not believe that Commander Catcop has a place here.

Take some time away from this board and try to find a more civil Bulletin Board and/or one that has the vast amounts of knowledge found here.

My guess is that you will not find one. That is due, in no small part, to the efforts of Catman and Commander Catcop.

Mark, if/when you are the subject of a flame, please turn the other whisker. I�m sure that the vast majority of us here would agree that you and Commander Catcop will always be welcome!

JAWS_II

Rudi,

Thank you for your open letter to the one and only Catman. If not for the "kind" Cat, this board would be just another board with no discipline or professionalism. And, if I could put four "boots" up for the Cat, I would.

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