bobthehobbyguy Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 I know that Bill has been moving to his new place in Arizona but wanted to know if that was the case. Just want to make sure he isn't having health issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine 51 Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 I hope that all is well with him....But I can't help but wonder if he has been given some involuntary time off from the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 True. Could be related to the "How about a laugh" thread in the off-topic forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Yea, not everybody 'gets' Bill's sense of humor, I guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 AFAIK, Bill is in good health. I'm hoping we'll see his return to the forum sooner or later. He's a very valuable and valued voice here, and I miss him. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share Posted August 7, 2023 (edited) I agree. His automotive knowledge is outstanding and when he has time to work on his projects there is always something to be learned. Hopefully we will here from him soon. Edited August 8, 2023 by bobthehobbyguy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelercarl Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 I have a whole different take on his absence. I even PM'd a moderator and thanked him, assuming he has been locked out of the forum for his many negative comments, his denigrating the youth of today, managers, women, USPS, eBay and many other people and factions. His constant use of vulgarities (or camouflaged) utterances which he KNOWS are against forum rules but keeps pushing the envelope as though rules don't apply to him. But the biggest complaint I have is his constant "doom and gloom" postings. For the past four or five days It has been a real treat to see the forum being used for what it is intended for, an online site that is intended for those of us who enjoy building plastic scale models of cars and trucks. And offers a chance to interact with others who share that hobby. Not for one individual to post their negative, offensive commentary, and derision of many people and entities. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 46 minutes ago, modelercarl said: I have a whole different take on his absence. I even PM'd a moderator and thanked him, assuming he has been locked out of the forum for his many negative comments, his denigrating the youth of today, managers, women, USPS, eBay and many other people and factions. His constant use of vulgarities (or camouflaged) utterances which he KNOWS are against forum rules but keeps pushing the envelope as though rules don't apply to him. But the biggest complaint I have is his constant "doom and gloom" postings. For the past four or five days It has been a real treat to see the forum being used for what it is intended for, an online site that is intended for those of us who enjoy building plastic scale models of cars and trucks. And offers a chance to interact with others who share that hobby. Not for one individual to post their negative, offensive commentary, and derision of many people and entities. You have a pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, modelercarl said: I have a whole different take on his absence. I even PM'd a moderator and thanked him, assuming he has been locked out of the forum for his many negative comments, his denigrating the youth of today, managers, women, USPS, eBay and many other people and factions. His constant use of vulgarities (or camouflaged) utterances which he KNOWS are against forum rules but keeps pushing the envelope as though rules don't apply to him. But the biggest complaint I have is his constant "doom and gloom" postings. For the past four or five days It has been a real treat to see the forum being used for what it is intended for, an online site that is intended for those of us who enjoy building plastic scale models of cars and trucks. And offers a chance to interact with others who share that hobby. Not for one individual to post their negative, offensive commentary, and derision of many people and entities. You do know, Carl, If you hover over someone's avatar to the left of the screen, there pops up a small menu. At the bottom right on that menu is an "ignore" button. It will save you from having to look at posts from anyone you don't want to interact with on this site. 👍 BTW, I should add, I didn't mean this post in a mean to hurtful way at all, just mentioning a feature that some on this board don't know about. Edited August 7, 2023 by Can-Con 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Bill's a good guy, man..... You just have to take him with a grain of salt, so they say. He builds model cars for pete's sake....... How bad of a guy could he be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 1 hour ago, JollySipper said: How bad of a guy could he be? He LIKES PT Cruisers. He's not right in the head..... 🤣 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeakDoc Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 4 hours ago, modelercarl said: I have a whole different take on his absence. I even PM'd a moderator and thanked him, assuming he has been locked out of the forum for his many negative comments, his denigrating the youth of today, managers, women, USPS, eBay and many other people and factions. His constant use of vulgarities (or camouflaged) utterances which he KNOWS are against forum rules but keeps pushing the envelope as though rules don't apply to him. But the biggest complaint I have is his constant "doom and gloom" postings. For the past four or five days It has been a real treat to see the forum being used for what it is intended for, an online site that is intended for those of us who enjoy building plastic scale models of cars and trucks. And offers a chance to interact with others who share that hobby. Not for one individual to post their negative, offensive commentary, and derision of many people and entities. Well, thank goodness you took the high road. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redscampi Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 (edited) Ugh. Here we go again. Could we all just not use the model car forum to air grievances or make snide comments about each other or the world in general? These types of posts are what drive me away from forums as a whole. Edited August 8, 2023 by redscampi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share Posted August 8, 2023 10 minutes ago, redscampi said: Ugh. Here we go again. Could we all just not use the model car forum to air grievances or make snide comments about each other or the world in general? These types of posts are what drive me away from forums as a whole. I agree. My sole intent is to make sure Bill isn't having a health issue. I didn't want to assume his absence was because of his move and find out it was health related. Was hoping someone could clarify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 9 minutes ago, bobthehobbyguy said: I agree. My sole intent is to make sure Bill isn't having a health issue. I didn't want to assume his absence was because of his move and find out it was health related. Was hoping someone could clarify. Well Bob, no good deed goes unpunished sometimes. 😌 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share Posted August 8, 2023 14 minutes ago, Can-Con said: Well Bob, no good deed goes unpunished sometimes. 😌 Yup that is so true. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 To my knowledge, Bill is healthy. He's just enjoying some...time off...for a while. Maybe doing a little reflection. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share Posted August 8, 2023 I'm glad to hear that Bill's absence is not health related. Considering we've recently lost several members due to health it is always a concern. Most of us are at the age that health issues are always a potential issue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicholiday Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 I just kinda assumed he was busy with his move. Hope that all there is to it. His experience and skills have been a huge help to me, especially when I was really struggling with paint issues. As far as any drama, I never really saw that side, and it’s not my concern. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Wow, Carl. You've got some . . . issues . . . there. [Rest of thought redacted after third reading before posting.] 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 36 minutes ago, Danno said: Wow, Carl. You've got some . . . issues . . . there. [Rest of thought redacted after third reading before posting.] Danno, you did the right thing. Trust me. More later, probably. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 I really enjoy Bill’s take on things, and his extensive knowledge that he will altruistically share with anyone that asks for help. He’s taught me a bunch without ever having met him, so I selfishly hope he returns soon 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 12 hours ago, Snake45 said: Danno, you did the right thing. Trust me. More later, probably. Very sage advice. It's often way to easy to type an inappropriate response. I've typed stuff , reread it , and realized it was best not to go there and delete it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage AMT Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 (edited) On 8/7/2023 at 8:45 PM, redscampi said: make snide comments But its OK for Ace to do it?? Majority of his post are riddled with comments putting others or something in the world down...he sounds like a very angry person at times.. Edited August 10, 2023 by Vintage AMT 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redscampi Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 The comments I'm referring to are the ones that are obviously aimed at other members, trying to get an emotional response. I haven't particularly noticed Bill doing anything of the sort. I appreciate his rather cynical sense of humor and share many of his sentiments, but I'm interested in the site remaining a neutral zone, if you will. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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