Dude -
Since this is an open forum and no offense is allowed to be taken, I got to tell you brother to brother, AU man to AU man that BG wins more of those battles than you'd care to admit. He's punked you a couple of times. It was occasionally painful to witness.
I hate to bring it up but I gotta. I know the guy off the board. Know him reasonably well, actually. He derives a sense of pleasure from getting under our collective skins. He gets a chuckle out of watching us rant. I used to go at him the same way and whatever abuse I gave him, I probably got just as much or more in return. It got so bad some of the regulars there quietly told me to back down because it was getting disgraceful, like Ali against Spinks or something.
Best thing you could do? One word answer to anything he says: Whatever. And then leave it alone.
Not saying but sometimes the better part of valor is knowing when to walk away.
I can respect that. Shots are exchanged, and I'm sure he's got me, and I know I've gotten him, but the biggest difference is, is that most people take the 'whatever' route. If you're friends with him, I guess there's all sorts of reasons that you'd rather see me back off. You guys are just used to it, accepted it, and for you, it's okay that he does what he does. That's even fine. I'm sure over time, I'll even back off a little, cause I know it's pointless for the most part.
Some guys get what I'm doing, and some guys don't. I can't help that, but untill I'm ready to back off of him, and unless I'm personally offending you guys somehow, I'll continue to point out what a douche bag he is 80% of the time he's on that board.
Sorry, no offense, I know you know the guy, but I don't. He's not my purpose for being around either, so I don't want to get pigeon holed as just the guy who attacks BG. I've got more to offer than that.
So, I get what you're saying. I appreciate it, but I'll dial it down when I'm ready.
I hear ya Ulysseess, ignoring him WILL be the right call in time... I'm just not ready quite yet.