I'm tired of giving free advice...
04-16-04, 08:07 PM
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Christianity and Catholocism (yes not the same thing) also pay healthy homage to codependent behaviour as well. 
I don't think Jeff ever was coming across as saying he didn't want to provide if he never received in return - but more so that it becomes tedious and unrewarding to provide and NEVER receive appreciation.
I don't think Jeff ever was coming across as saying he didn't want to provide if he never received in return - but more so that it becomes tedious and unrewarding to provide and NEVER receive appreciation.
04-16-04, 08:13 PM
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Originally posted by clayne
but more so that it becomes tedious and unrewarding
but more so that it becomes tedious and unrewarding
re·ward·ing ( P ) Pronunciation Key (r-wôrdng)
adj.
1. Offering or likely to offer satisfaction or gratification: a very rewarding career as a paramedic.
2. Affording profit; remunerative: a rewarding business venture.
3. Constituting a reward: a rewarding hug.
If you ever look to receive them, then it doesn't bother you not getting them.
04-16-04, 10:08 PM
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There is a difference between an expectation following every instance and an expectation arising out of or facillitated by consistent behaviour over time.
They are not the same - nor is it black and white like offering with zero expecation vs offering with full expectation.
They are not the same - nor is it black and white like offering with zero expecation vs offering with full expectation.
04-16-04, 10:13 PM
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Originally posted by clayne
There is a difference between an expectation following every instance and an expectation arising out of or facillitated by consistent behaviour over time.
They are not the same - nor is it black and white like offering with zero expecation vs offering with full expectation.
There is a difference between an expectation following every instance and an expectation arising out of or facillitated by consistent behaviour over time.
They are not the same - nor is it black and white like offering with zero expecation vs offering with full expectation.
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04-16-04, 10:16 PM
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Originally posted by Mahjik
I don't think that. I know that your posts are among the most helpful of this section of the forum. Hell, we could build an archive of just your posts.
I don't think that. I know that your posts are among the most helpful of this section of the forum. Hell, we could build an archive of just your posts.
Dave
04-16-04, 10:56 PM
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Originally posted by JONSKI
Most of the time doing the right thing is it's own reward. I just wish my new shitty job would afford me more time to spend on the forum and help people who were exactly where I was about two years ago. In fact, I only slept two non-contiguous hours last night, and technically I'm supposed to be working right now. I'm sure you heavy hitters have been so for so long that you've forgotten what it's like to be a newbie. I just want to be like the people who were there for me when I was totally clueless.
Most of the time doing the right thing is it's own reward. I just wish my new shitty job would afford me more time to spend on the forum and help people who were exactly where I was about two years ago. In fact, I only slept two non-contiguous hours last night, and technically I'm supposed to be working right now. I'm sure you heavy hitters have been so for so long that you've forgotten what it's like to be a newbie. I just want to be like the people who were there for me when I was totally clueless.
Jonski was there for me when I was clueless! THANKS DUDE!
04-16-04, 10:57 PM
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Originally posted by apneablue
Jonski was there for me when I was clueless! THANKS DUDE!
Jonski was there for me when I was clueless! THANKS DUDE!
Originally posted by Mahjik
Nope, you are confused Jeff.
Asking for thanks and saying thanks are two completely different things. Giving praise and receiving praise are different. You give because you want to, not just so you can receive. I guess that's just a little of the Christianity coming out of me as it's always better to give than receive. .........
Nope, you are confused Jeff.
Asking for thanks and saying thanks are two completely different things. Giving praise and receiving praise are different. You give because you want to, not just so you can receive. I guess that's just a little of the Christianity coming out of me as it's always better to give than receive. .........
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04-16-04, 11:06 PM
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Originally posted by Mahjik
I place importance on certain things. Receiving praise/approval from a forum where I offer what little help I can, is not one of them.
You may think this is some facade, but it's not. This is who I am, believe it or not.
I place importance on certain things. Receiving praise/approval from a forum where I offer what little help I can, is not one of them.
You may think this is some facade, but it's not. This is who I am, believe it or not.
You see, Mahjik was there when I posted my first "newb" question. He directed me then, as he always has, down the right path. I've seen him do this with most of the members time after time, after time. Not once has he used improper language, made arrogant remarks, or posted sarcastic, insipid replies. He defends his ground firmly, as he should, and does an outstanding job as a Moderator. I KNOW WE ALL AGREE.
He has never asked for, implied, or demanded, any thanks or aknowledgment for his assistance. Mahjik handels his position as a Moderator with a standard and professionalism that all forum members should practice.
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04-16-04, 11:28 PM
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Originally posted by areXseven
He directed me then, as he always has, down the right path.
He directed me then, as he always has, down the right path.
Mahjik
04-16-04, 11:39 PM
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Originally posted by jimlab
Well, then you should return the favor by spelling his alias correctly, right?
Mahjik
Well, then you should return the favor by spelling his alias correctly, right?
Mahjik
BTW, thanks for the advise. It has been corrected.
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04-17-04, 12:00 AM
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When did this turn into a "we love Mahjik" thread. I mean I know we all do, but I thought this was a therapy session for turbojeff.
Either way I think it's nice that we can all sit around and talk about our feelings on a Friday night. Very uncharacteristic of rx7club
(Said with LOTS of sarcasm)
Either way I think it's nice that we can all sit around and talk about our feelings on a Friday night. Very uncharacteristic of rx7club
(Said with LOTS of sarcasm)
04-17-04, 12:20 AM
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Originally posted by 911GT2
When did this turn into a "we love Mahjik" thread. I mean I know we all do, but I thought this was a therapy session for turbojeff.
Either way I think it's nice that we can all sit around and talk about our feelings on a Friday night. Very uncharacteristic of rx7club (Said with LOTS of sarcasm)
When did this turn into a "we love Mahjik" thread. I mean I know we all do, but I thought this was a therapy session for turbojeff.
Either way I think it's nice that we can all sit around and talk about our feelings on a Friday night. Very uncharacteristic of rx7club
(Said with LOTS of sarcasm)
04-17-04, 12:22 AM
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Originally posted by 911GT2
When did this turn into a "we love Mahjik" thread. I mean I know we all do, but I thought this was a therapy session for turbojeff.
Either way I think it's nice that we can all sit around and talk about our feelings on a Friday night. Very uncharacteristic of rx7club (Said with LOTS of sarcasm)
When did this turn into a "we love Mahjik" thread. I mean I know we all do, but I thought this was a therapy session for turbojeff.
Either way I think it's nice that we can all sit around and talk about our feelings on a Friday night. Very uncharacteristic of rx7club
(Said with LOTS of sarcasm)
04-17-04, 12:26 AM
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Hey, this IS a therapy session for me!
Most of you guys don't really know me, I'm 35, I've got a 4yr old daughter and a 1mo old. The newborn keeps a guy up at night. Most of the younger guys here will find it out later but there is a big difference between getting up at 3am for a booty call and getting up a 3am to change a diaper, LOL.
Maybe that is why I'm so grumpy lately, 4-6hr sleep night after night will do that to a guy.
Most of you guys don't really know me, I'm 35, I've got a 4yr old daughter and a 1mo old. The newborn keeps a guy up at night. Most of the younger guys here will find it out later but there is a big difference between getting up at 3am for a booty call and getting up a 3am to change a diaper, LOL.
Maybe that is why I'm so grumpy lately
, 4-6hr sleep night after night will do that to a guy.
04-17-04, 12:31 AM
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Originally posted by turbojeff
....there is a big difference between getting up at 3am for a booty call and getting up a 3am to change a diaper, LOL.
....there is a big difference between getting up at 3am for a booty call and getting up a 3am to change a diaper, LOL.
04-17-04, 12:35 AM
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Originally posted by turbojeff
Hey, this IS a therapy session for me!
Maybe that is why I'm so grumpy lately, 4-6hr sleep night after night will do that to a guy.
Hey, this IS a therapy session for me!
Maybe that is why I'm so grumpy lately
, 4-6hr sleep night after night will do that to a guy.
And some of us routinely get by on 4-5 hours of sleep
04-17-04, 12:42 AM
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Originally posted by 93BlackFD
if jimlab, turbojeff, damonb all stopped posting, this forum would die
if jimlab, turbojeff, damonb all stopped posting, this forum would die
i havent PMed jeff yet hehe, i usually ask questions in public... in public i would expect a little less posting of "gratitued" from the question asker, since other people are also reading. that being said i ALWAYS try to thank ANYONE that goes out of their way to help me! its the least that someone can do. ive also recieved a bunch of PM's from people asking specific questions, and so far everyone i have PM'ed with has been wonderful. im always friendly, and i think people pick up on that, and respond in a similar way. jeff's situation may be a little different because he has such a wealth of specific knowledge, so i imagine that people are PMing him to diagnose a perticular problem, and when they get their answer they just take the info and run away without even a thanks. i think this may have to do with the maturity of many "new owners" of rx7's ... since the price on FD's has dropped we are seeing some younger and possibly less mature owners on the forum. so please, if you claim to have the maturity to be able to own, understand, and maintain such a difficult car... please show your maturity on the forum, and in PM's to other members. im not claiming to be the most mature member on the forum (im only 22) but regardless of ones age please show some social grace. id like to see the forum get better not worse, because i do care about it, and it has helped me very much. -heath
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04-17-04, 07:23 AM
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Originally posted by turbojeff
Hey, this IS a therapy session for me!
Most of you guys don't really know me, I'm 35, I've got a 4yr old daughter and a 1mo old. The newborn keeps a guy up at night. Most of the younger guys here will find it out later but there is a big difference between getting up at 3am for a booty call and getting up a 3am to change a diaper, LOL.
Maybe that is why I'm so grumpy lately, 4-6hr sleep night after night will do that to a guy.
Hey, this IS a therapy session for me!
Most of you guys don't really know me, I'm 35, I've got a 4yr old daughter and a 1mo old. The newborn keeps a guy up at night. Most of the younger guys here will find it out later but there is a big difference between getting up at 3am for a booty call and getting up a 3am to change a diaper, LOL.
Maybe that is why I'm so grumpy lately
, 4-6hr sleep night after night will do that to a guy.
http://mahjik.homestead.com/files/ba...n_20040224.jpg
of course, the wife has the other half. I only have the one so I can't imagine dealing with two "yutes", but this one is more than I can handle on most days.
I know that when things are bothering me, the smile in that picture makes everything else seem trivial.
04-17-04, 09:19 AM
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Originally posted by DamonB
Then there's that keith guy. He don't even know which end of a screwdriver to hold 
Then there's that keith guy. He don't even know which end of a screwdriver to hold
I thought they took all sharp objects away from him during the intake process...
04-19-04, 11:47 PM
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*** PS i think we need some sort of subsection in the 3rd gen. section where we can post how-to stuff (you know all the common stuff, how-to pictorials, explanations) etc etc. the miata.net forum does this rather well (check it out if you dont know what im talking about -> http://miata.net/garage/ ). id be willing to contribute, and im sure many others would as well. a quick reference section would be good for everyone, and it would help keep the 3rd gen section free of the same old posts that everyone gets tired of. soooooooooo, anyone with me?? mods? how bout it? check out the miata.net link to see what i mean.... can we make something like that happen?? thanks . heres the link again http://miata.net/garage/
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*** PS i think we need some sort of subsection in the 3rd gen. section where we can post how-to stuff (you know all the common stuff, how-to pictorials, explanations) etc etc. the miata.net forum does this rather well (check it out if you dont know what im talking about -> http://miata.net/garage/ ). id be willing to contribute, and im sure many others would as well. a quick reference section would be good for everyone, and it would help keep the 3rd gen section free of the same old posts that everyone gets tired of. soooooooooo, anyone with me?? mods? how bout it? check out the miata.net link to see what i mean.... can we make something like that happen?? thanks . heres the link again http://miata.net/garage/
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