toedtoes wrote:
Except that he has stated that his opinions are fact and that everyone elses' opinions are lacking.
When you then combine this thread with his OP on the types of people who RV, it becomes more obvious that he was not just opening up a civil discussion butt baiting forum members (such as WRVPO - who even received PMs from the OP egging him on to continue the argument).
Folks suggest others are too thin-skinned. However, when the majority of respondents took offense at his posts, then perhaps THEY aren't the ones with the problem. Sometimes it's the OP with the problem.
Please post a quote from any of my posts where I wrote what you describe...it cannot be done because I never claimed anything of the sort. That is your interpretation. And just not accurate.
Secondly my second post was an obvious next step after the first and thinking about what kinds of parks I had seen and their owners. One led to the other in my mind. It's not trolling. that's just a way too easy criticism when one disagrees or the topic may be uncomfortable.
And again WRVPO needs no egging on to enter any discussion about RVParks. His past postings tell the story clearly. Besides what satisfaction could there be in baiting someone that so readily jumps on any criticism of business people or RV park owners. It's all too predictable and rarely balanced. He could be a great resource here for helping those who don;t understand the RV Park business. But in his view the customer is NEVER right and that doesn't inspire credibility or further the reputation of his industry.
To name me as thin skinned here is laughable. I have taken every insult and derogatory name thrown at me including some pretty harsh criticism. (I have been called a Liar, Pompous, a Blowhard and a Bloviator all by about 3 posters. These personal kinds of attacks are against the rules if I recall) I believe I have done this with equanimity and remained civil (although pointed at times) throughout. Even to those who clearly were beyond the pale.
No Toedtoes just because one doesn't like what one reads doesn't give them carte blanche to say anything. Or misquote or skew my words out of any of their original meaning and context. But sadly that is what has passed for "discussion" in many cases on this thread.
I obviously hit a nerve with this post ...an unintended one for sure...which sent it spiraling off and because of a few it became not about what I wrote but about me. That is unfortunate.
