[quote name=\'STYDfan\' date=\'Jun 18 2004, 06:41 PM\'] [quote name=\'dzinkin\' date=\'Jun 16 2004, 02:03 PM\'][quote name=\'adamjk\' date=\'Jun 16 2004, 02:56 PM\'] Well maybe you didn't actually say it, but you kinda implied it. [/quote]
You mean in the way you "kinda imply" that everything you see, hear, or read, no matter what the source, is reliable enough that you should post it here? Adam, Brandon didn't "kinda imply" anything. He simply asked Zach a question -- a question that Zach should answer, and would answer if he cared about anyone other than himself.
Adam, I sincerely believe that you, unlike Zach, actually want to be a good citizen here. Please don't prove me wrong.[/quote]
I think that is one of the most asinine assumptions I've ever seen anyone make. I think that Mr. Horan is one of the few worthwhile posters on these boards, and it is a travesty that you or anyone one of the many overrated posters (Mr. Lemon and Mr. Smith especially) are allowed to verbally assault him time and again out pure spite and jealousy. You would think that on a game show discussion board, that someone knowledgeable in game shows would be somewhat popular, but because of the immaturity of many posters that is not the case.
It annoys me when people complain that Mr. Horan adds things that people didn't ask for, but don't mind when Mr. Lemon adds nothing to a discussion but a hateful, sarcastic, searing dart aimed at someone's post (usually Mr. Horan). As far as I'm concerned every person on these boards should strive to be more like Zach Horan. I'm not suggesting that everyone become a walking encyclopedia of useless game show knowledge, but I am saying that more people should be courteous, informative, and pleasant. That would make things so much better around here. [/quote]
Well, STYDfan, you just issued an open invitation for the very kind of conduct you condemn. You're going to reap what you've sown, and I'm going to laugh as I read all about it. I don't feel sorry for you for one instant.
However, I'm going to take the higher ground here and just say that you ROYALLY screwed up! You obviously conveniently forgot, don't remember, or just plain weren't around when Zach pulled his BS in the ATGS room. Even people who were generally civil in there fell over themselves to criticize Zach for his behavior. We're talking about a guy who took the moniker ZHIFOS and turned in into his OWN screenname!!! If that doesn't tell you how out-of-touch this guy is, I don't know what will.
Let me put it another way: I teach European government at a major state university. I do know my material, but I couldn't tell you the name, constituency, political party, and spread of votes for every candidate for the British House of Commons last general election. Yes, I do spend a great deal of time at study, but I also get off my ass and go do things out of doors. I go have a beer or three or four or five on a Friday night. I don't make government the center of my life. For Zach, game shows is really an unhealthy obsession.
Let me put it yet another way: Saying that Zach Horan is a "worthwhile poster" (excuse me while I laugh hysterically!) is like saying that Osama bin Laden is not a terrorist, he's just misunderstood. Come to think of it, the Marines ought to recruit Zach. He could drive ObL out of that cave all by himself!