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toedtoes
Explorer III
Sep 05, 2015

I'm better because...

I had started to post this on another thread that had devolved into one of the usual "I'm better than you" arguments, but decided it might be time to create a thread just for this.

This is NOT to actually argue about these things (sheesh, we do that enough on all the other threads), but to list the various "I'm better because I" arguments that go on. Maybe we will see ourselves in some of these and smack our hands off the keyboard next time...

1. I'm better because I buy new - I'm better because I buy used
2. I'm better because I'm outside all the time - I'm better because I use the inside fully
3. I'm better because I go to campgrounds on the weekends - I'm better because I stay away from campgrounds on the weekends
4. I'm better because I RV - I'm better because I CAMP
5. I'm better because it's bigger - I'm better because I know how to get the most out of smaller (OK, I had to play with the wording on that)
6. I'm better because I have a toad - I'm better because I don't have a toad
7. I'm better because I only boondock - I'm better because I only stay at developed campgrounds - I'm better because I only stay at RV parks - I'm better because I only stay at Walmart and truckstops
8. I'm better because I have a DP - I'm better because I have a gasser - I'm better because I have a 5er - I'm better because I have a TT - I'm better because I have a TC - I'm better because I have a C - I'm better because I have a B - I'm better because I have a pop-up
9. I'm better because I move around every day - I'm better because I spend a week or more in one spot
10. I'm better because I full-time - I'm better because I part-time - I'm better because I weekend - I'm better because I do 2-week-stretches - I'm better because I snowbird
11. I'm better because I don't talk to other RVers/Campers - I'm better because I visit with everyone in the campground/park/Walmart/Truckstop/boondock location
12. I'm better because I always use hookups - I'm better because I never use hookups - I'm better because I do both
13. I'm better because I use flooded batteries - I'm better because I use AGM batteries - I'm better because I use 12v batteries - I'm better because I use 6v batteries
14. I'm better because I use solar - I'm better because I use a generator - I'm better because I use hookups - I'm better because I use none
15. I'm better because I don't make reservations - I'm better because I make reservations

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  • myredracer's avatar
    myredracer
    Explorer II
    Sep 09, 2015
    I am better because when I was growing up, mom always taught me that I was better than everyone else and therefore I could have and do whatever I wanted in life. I'm now in my sixties and still trying, in fact I am trying harder than ever to have and do whatever I want and it's just not working... Thanks mom. :M
  • ol_Bombero-JC's avatar
    ol_Bombero-JC
    Explorer
    Sep 09, 2015
    toedtoes wrote:
    2oldman wrote:
    toedtoes wrote:
    2oldman wrote:
    16. because I use a GPS, because I use paper maps17. because I don't watch TV.- can't finish that one
    Respecting other people's opinions is a lot harder than it sounds.


    Thanks for "getting" this thread. :) Those are good ones I had forgotten about.
    Thanks. You can now add another I'm better.. due to the above responses. Maybe "..because I have no sense of humor"


    Ah yes, the:

    19. I'm better because I take things literally - I'm better because I read humor in everything"

    and

    20. I'm better because I use sarcasm to get jabs in and you don't get that I'm not really joking - I'm better because I just get mean and you know I am not joking




    21. You're better because you have too much time on your hands -
    ahhhh - at your keyboard.

    ~
  • toedtoes's avatar
    toedtoes
    Explorer III
    Sep 09, 2015
    Oh yes, the infamous "I'm better because I have a real life" vs. "I'm better because I take time to carefully read each and every post". I see that one on many many forums.
  • willald's avatar
    willald
    Explorer II
    Sep 10, 2015
    Here's some more that come up on here quite frequently, that I haven't seen anybody mention yet:


    I'm better because I paid cash for my RV and get to live debt free. Nooo, I'm better, because I know how to use other people's money wisely, to have the things that I want while I'm still young enough to enjoy them.

    I'm better because I never drive faster than 60mph with my RV, making me much safer because I can stop quicker. Nooo, I'm better, because I keep up with traffic (even if its going 70mph) and don't risk causing a traffic slowdown.

    I'm better because I carry Emergency Roadside service (Good Sam ERS, AAA, whatever). Noooo, I'm better, because I'm resoureful enough to take care of my own problems without such, and don't have to spend $$ on roadside service plans.

    I'm better because I carry a spare tire for my RV and am prepared to handle a flat tire on my own. Noooo, I'm better, because I rely on roadside service to take care of that, and don't have to waste $$ and space on my RV for a spare that will probably never be used.

    The OP is exactly right - Threads/discusssions on here end up like this waaaaaay too often. In some cases it does take away from the intended purpose of forums like this.
  • garmp's avatar
    garmp
    Explorer II
    Sep 10, 2015
    I'm better because on our last outing while cooking over the open fire I had the mp3 player going with some Grateful Dead songs at a subtle volume. An elderly lady, (I'm 68 - get the irony) was walking her dog and stopped. My knee jerk reaction was Oh My Gosh! it's to loud. Don't want to offend any one, but I really like this album. The lady stopped and moved gently to the music, nodded and said, "I haven't heard that in a while." Smiled and moved on.
    Yes, I'm better now.

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