Never Thought I'd Say This...

[Psycho Circus]

Sorry Andrew, but I think Ash knew he was posting something provocative and intended to get a response that was possibly negative. The fact that he makes a point to say that he's "done with the board for a while", but then keeps signing in just to check the responses to this topic - what's that about?

I did not like the thinly veiled attack on certain members of this board, just because their posts are not up to Ash's standards. That is egotistical and elitist in my eyes. I find everybody's contribution no matter how big or small to matter in some way or another. We all still discuss movies, have the occasional heated debate on serious issues, make goofy lists and make each other laugh.

I'm not kissing ass to someone just because they demand it, especially someone who can't even express properly and respectfully what their particular problem seems to be. Hell, if I'm here in ten years time, I can assure you that I won't be trying to sucker people's sympathies just because I get 2-3 replies to a post, it's pathetic!

[Ash]

I wasn't posting this thread to be provocative or to get attention.

I posted it to let you all know how I truly felt.
This forum has changed and not for the better.

Maybe I did come across as sounding elitist and egotistical, but I don't care.
You can't deny that many of the posts here have become about quantity rather than quality.
What I mean by that is that the quality of most posts has severely degraded over time and it's ridiculous.
If wanting people to write better offends you, than you're the one with the problem.

I never demanded that anyone kiss up to me.  All I'm trying to do is point out something I feel is fundamentally wrong here.
It started with that "Differences in Webmasters/Moderators" thread that Andrew wrote and progressed from there.
Circus, you and I have spoken on the phone before, and you generally seemed like a nice guy.  But there's this negativity in you that's disturbing.
If you don't like what I've written here, go elsewhere. 
I don't have to prove myself to you or anyone here.

And yes, I will continue to check in on this thread as much as I like.  I never said I was leaving permanently.

There is a much bigger picture here that I'm trying to paint, and only a select few have been able to see it and understand.

If all people are gonna do is belittle and berate me, then I'll lock this thread and be done with it.

[Psycho Circus]

You're not painting any damn picture my friend, just talking in riddles.

...And if you really believe that you don't care and will do as you please, then it is also okay for everyone else to do the same, thus deflating your stupid arguement. You're a hypocrite and I will say no more. 

[Andrew]

Very well, thread closed.  In the future, you gents can keep this sort of thing to PM or email.