I must have brain damage

SPC Charles Brown — Mon, 12 May 2014 18:09:06 -0400

It seems here lately that all I have been doing is alienating my connections by asking stupid questions, or making ignorant comments. I would really like to apologize to all of you for my recent comments. I make no excuses for my words, but I ask forgiveness from those I have irritated. Have a great day.

Response by MSgt Keith Hebert made May 12 at 2014 6:12 PM

MSgt Keith Hebert — Mon, 12 May 2014 18:12:52 -0400

All is good

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2014 6:40 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 May 2014 18:40:49 -0400

No problems here.

Response by SSG V. Michelle Woods made May 12 at 2014 7:14 PM

SSG V. Michelle Woods — Mon, 12 May 2014 19:14:30 -0400

I like you :)

Response by TSgt Scott Hurley made May 12 at 2014 7:15 PM

TSgt Scott Hurley — Mon, 12 May 2014 19:15:31 -0400

I have seen no problems... So all is well...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2014 7:17 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 May 2014 19:17:57 -0400

Im slightly confused as I have not seen what you speak of.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 12 at 2014 7:28 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Mon, 12 May 2014 19:28:29 -0400

Don't know unless you ask. I haven't felt offended by you, Keep on Keeping on Brother.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2014 7:37 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 May 2014 19:37:34 -0400

I am proud to have as a friend..

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2014 7:47 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 May 2014 19:47:34 -0400

I haven't noticed. You're just being a human being. It happens to the best of us.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2014 7:52 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 May 2014 19:52:02 -0400

I am sure we all say things on here that goes against what others believe. The trick is to have thick skin and realize that just because an opinion is different from your own, dies not mean that the opinion is bad. You have your own way of dealing with issues and if you tried to do the things that everyone else thinks you should be doing, then you would not be you! Stay strong, drive on, and let the haters deal with their own bitterness.

Response by SFC Christopher Perry made May 12 at 2014 7:54 PM

SFC Christopher Perry — Mon, 12 May 2014 19:54:25 -0400

Again, I have not been irritated in any way, shape or form by what I have seen you post. Granted, I am relatively new to the conversation side of the house so I may have missed something.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2014 8:25 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 May 2014 20:25:23 -0400

I mostly say stupid things. Or at least others think they are stupid things because they don't pay enough attention to know what I am even talking about. Don't sweat it.

Response by Cpl Ray Fernandez made May 12 at 2014 8:53 PM

Cpl Ray Fernandez — Mon, 12 May 2014 20:53:21 -0400

It's just part of the learning process, chances are that for every person that asks a stupid questions, there are at least another few that had the same question just weren't willing to ask the question.

As far as making ignorant comments, those can be funny but once again it's a learning process.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2014 9:09 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 May 2014 21:09:28 -0400

You're forgiven and all is well.

Response by SSG Robert Burns made May 12 at 2014 9:55 PM

SSG Robert Burns — Mon, 12 May 2014 21:55:50 -0400

Quit being a punk and stand up for yourself! Who cares what these folks think? I dont! Your opinion is just as good as everyone else's (except mine of course).

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2014 10:05 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 May 2014 22:05:53 -0400

I'm sure you don't have brain damage. You might be the first to openly admit that you might have "foot-in-mouth disorder".

I haven't seen any of these posts you are talking about. However, if you didn't use a filter when responding to me I wouldn't take any offense. Just be right.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2014 11:03 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 May 2014 23:03:51 -0400

Sometimes, people need to grow up...

Stand behind what you believe, even if it isn't popular.

Also, you need to understand, that even IF your belief isn't popular, it is YOUR belief.

So, that being said here's the thing about beliefs: They CAN be changed. If your beliefs are based on ignorance or lack of education, get educated, update your beliefs, and you'll be fine.

If your beliefs are based on fact, or even on opinion, but not misinformed opinion, to hell with what anyone else thinks. Stick by them. Be prepared to support your beliefs if that is the case. No one can argue with sound logic. If your logic is flawed, listen to what people are saying, but DO NOT take their word for it - go and do the research based on what they are saying and figure it out. If you're wrong, post that, but don't apologize unless you actually offended someone - in that case, apologize to them publicly or privately (public gets you more "Apology points" so to speak with the offended individual, but private may be more appropriate in certain types of situations).

If people take a nasty tone, ignore them, unfriend them, explain your thoughts, and/or tell them to get bent, but don't apologize to them. They are the ones that need to grow up and they don't deserve an apology.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2014 11:37 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 May 2014 23:37:10 -0400

I like your comments CPL

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2014 12:06 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 May 2014 00:06:18 -0400

Don't worry bud, we're here for you and as long you're sharing your thoughts with respect. Sky is the limit!!!

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made May 13 at 2014 7:24 AM

MSG Wade Huffman — Tue, 13 May 2014 07:24:54 -0400

Don't change a thing. I was once told, if everyone in a room agrees on everything, no one in the room is thinking. I enjoy reading and participating in healthy debate and that's only possible with opposing views. Keep speaking your mind! Just because someone doesn't agree, doesn't mean you are wrong, or that they are right... that's what debate is for! Let's just all agree to keep it civil and not allow ourselves to take it personally!

Response by MAJ Jim Woods made May 13 at 2014 1:41 PM

MAJ Jim Woods — Tue, 13 May 2014 13:41:08 -0400

I must have missed it, didn't pay much attention to it, or agreed with it. Whatever the reason, don't stop stating your opinion. Us "V" guys can say whatever we want as long as it is on topic based on experience, can be solidly backed up, and coherent. OK forget coherent. Just Drive On!

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made May 13 at 2014 1:45 PM

SFC William Swartz Jr — Tue, 13 May 2014 13:45:03 -0400

Fuck 'em, Feed 'em fish-heads!! Keep on doing what you do, if someone takes things too seriously on here then they may need to re-paper their thin skin with something a bit thicker...everyone is entitled to their opinions, that is one of the greatest gifts we were presented by the Founding Fathers!! FIDO, CPL Brown, FIDO!

Response by 1SG Michael Blount made May 13 at 2014 5:48 PM

1SG Michael Blount — Tue, 13 May 2014 17:48:52 -0400

Ummm...let me see if I'm getting this right. You're apologizing for making "ignorant" comments? Ignorant is too subjective a term to be meaningful here. If you're referring to "alientating" people - you're not here for a popularity contest. If you think you have a legitimate point to make, do not be afraid to speak up. How are you going to learn otherwise? OH, and when you get to supervise others, experience is a good teacher.

Response by SSG John Bacon made May 14 at 2014 2:46 PM

SSG John Bacon — Wed, 14 May 2014 14:46:04 -0400

We all do it, Type something inappropriate or what we think is stupid, then just as soon as you hit send, instantly regret it. But once it's out there... It's out there! Only thing you can do is damage control. But like others have said F-it if people take it too seriously.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made May 14 at 2016 7:46 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 14 May 2016 07:46:56 -0400

SPC Charles Brown - I have no clue what you did . . . and I rather suspect forgiveness is not necessary . . . but I would certainly forgive you your past transgressions . . . and pray that God may bless you, your family, and your extended family . . . now and forever in the future. Warmest Regards, Sandy