Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Not new to SASS, but fairly new to the Wire, so excuse my ignorance about some things I see here that kinda concern me. To the point, why is it that there exists a seemingly "clandestine nature" that prevents most of us from knowing what's going on in certain privileged forums like the Territorial Governors and the RO III forum areas. I'm not saying that those of us who ain't a TG or RO III need to be able to contribute our drivel to the stuff going on there, but a "read-only" capability for the general population on this forum so we can at least see what they're up to sure would be nice. Seems that they have more secrets and hidden agendas here than the NSA. My daddy always taught me that "If what you're doing can't stand the light of day, then maybe you ought not be doing it." Not intending to conjure up a brush fire or political debate here, just curious about the supposed need for secrecy. Just what exactly goes on behind those "closed doors" so to speak that we aren't allowed to see. Are we not worthy of being informed of current issues and what's in the wind? After all, we are the ones "paying the freight" here by supporting SASS. "Nuff said, just my two cents worth. I'll probably catch an earful here, but so be it. I opened this can of worms, so I'll take what lambasting I get for attempting to gore an apparent sacred cow. OK Pards! I give up! Thanks to Miss Allie and those pards who gave good insight and reasons. I just had what I thought was a simple straight-forward question, but like a pack of wild dogs and wanna-be comedians, I see that a simple question meets primarily with abusive and non-productive responses by and large. My sincere thanks to all of you who answered my question in a reasonable fashion, and yes, now it makes sense. The rest of you wiseapples can take your sarcasm and venom and put it where, well, you know where... Might be a long time till I post anything else here if this is the "cowboy way"... Dear Stumbling Bear, Please don't give up on the Wire! It seemed that you knew what might happen when you stated, " I'll probably catch an earful here, but so be it. I opened this can of worms, so I'll take what lambasting I get for attempting to gore an apparent sacred cow." I think your comment "If what you're doing can't stand the light of day, then maybe you ought not be doing it." & my previous quote might have led to some of the " sarcasm and venom," which may have been replying in kind to your initial post. Regards, Allie Mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 That and the words 'secret societies' stirred up some emotions as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumbling Bear Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 Well, it did get your attention, but it wasn't my intent to flame anyone here. Again, thank you Miss Allie. Never meant to shove a stick in a beehive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvil Al #59168 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 +1 My TG is very good about making current topics of discussion known to the club and gets input to take back to the other TGs. Sounds like you got a good one. That's the way it should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvil Al #59168 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 OK Pards! I give up! Thanks to Miss Allie and those pards who gave good insight and reasons. I just had what I thought was a simple straight-forward question, but like a pack of wild dogs and wanna-be comedians, I see that a simple question meets primarily with abusive and non-productive responses by and large. My sincere thanks to all of you who answered my question in a reasonable fashion, and yes, now it makes sense. The rest of you wiseapples can take your sarcasm and venom and put it where, well, you know where... Might be a long time till I post anything else here if this is the "cowboy way"... WOW. A little thin skinned. Like with any conversation with a group of people. You are going to get mixed conversation. Some will just answer it. Some will joke, some will poke fun. Always love it when they throw out the Cowboy Way thing. Ever been around a bunch of real cowboys. You want to talk about being hard on each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 That's funny Yul, I am making 3 different kinds of sausage right now so I do know whats in them No cats or dogs I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 OK Pards! I give up! Thanks to Miss Allie and those pards who gave good insight and reasons. I just had what I thought was a simple straight-forward question, but like a pack of wild dogs and wanna-be comedians, I see that a simple question meets primarily with abusive and non-productive responses by and large. My sincere thanks to all of you who answered my question in a reasonable fashion, and yes, now it makes sense. The rest of you wiseapples can take your sarcasm and venom and put it where, well, you know where... Might be a long time till I post anything else here if this is the "cowboy way"... One thing is for sure on the wahr a high percentage of respondents aren't gonna give ya a straight forward answer and there are a huge number of wise apples practicing the so called cowboy way. IMHO of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Sometimes ya gotta be prepared to accept answers however they come - I have had my fill of dealing with responses to my inquiries(and still do)...you did say "I'll probably catch an earful here, but so be it. I opened this can of worms, so I'll take what lambasting I get for attempting to gore an apparent sacred cow." Small hint: The SASS ain't the Wire and the Wire ain't SASS... GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumbling Bear Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 OK, I'm done here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shoer 27979 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 No cats or dogs I hope. No to had to catch and I am to lazy to chase them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shoer 27979 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 OK, I'm done here.... Why you done?? just a bunch of clowns here, having some fun, don't take it personal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvil Al #59168 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Why you done?? just a bunch of clowns here, having some fun, don't take it personal. +1 Dang. My friend always give me a hard time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shoer 27979 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I hear you Al, if I took my ball and went home ever time somebody gave me a hard time, I would never leave the house. Plus if I don't get my balls busted atleast 6 or 7 times in the first 5 minutes of a conversation I would think they were mad at me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowCatcher Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Not new to SASS, but fairly new to the Wire, so excuse my ignorance about some things I see here that kinda concern me. <SNIP> I opened this can of worms, so I'll take what lambasting I get for attempting to gore an apparent sacred cow. Do you worry about why they put doors on bathroom stalls? Spend your time and energy and volunteer to be part of those 'secret' societies and you too can know the secret handshake . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kajun Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I hear you Al, if I took my ball and went home ever time somebody gave me a hard time, I would never leave the house. Plus if I don't get my balls busted at least 6 or 7 times in the first 5 minutes of a conversation I would think they were mad at me! I wonder how the women feel....they can't...well you know...cuz they don't have none :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowCatcher Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 OK Pards! I give up! Thanks to Miss Allie and those pards who gave good insight and reasons. I just had what I thought was a simple straight-forward question, but like a pack of wild dogs and wanna-be comedians, I see that a simple question meets primarily with abusive and non-productive responses by and large. My sincere thanks to all of you who answered my question in a reasonable fashion, and yes, now it makes sense. The rest of you wiseapples can take your sarcasm and venom and put it where, well, you know where... Might be a long time till I post anything else here if this is the "cowboy way"... Oh do grow up - you started by asking questions in a very accusatory manner, implying all kinds of potentially negative motives and bad behavior, couched in the 'reasonable' logic of asking people to defend their need for privacy, and then complain when people call you on it or point out that it's nothing interesting, just folks working on stuff without the need for looky loo's and shoulder browsers . . . . You accuse folks of having more secrets and hidden agendas than the NSA. You impugn the honor of the folks who volunteer by saying that they think of "us' as unworthy. You quote your daddy as a reason to say that if folks won't tell you what they're doing it must be nefarious . . . You claim a right because you think you're paying the freight? Hello - those volunteers don't get paid. Let me get this straight, you walk in with guns blazing making a lot of stupid comments and then wonder about the cowboy way . . . As the Phantom would say... Oy! SC p.s. - I don't go to those forums, but I ride for the brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefro, SASS#69420 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Haven't read all the replies, but if you want the combination to the secret societies send $19.95 and two Coke caps. In return you will receive a secret decoder ring that has the combination to unlock the forums. If you are interested in the Merwin Hubert pistols please send a $2000 down payment to be added to the list. We hope to ship out the first batch in early fall . Good Luck Jefro Relax-Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Golly Jeepers, I find it incredible & how many people are quoting Phantom lately, especially when he...Oh, never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Golly Jeepers, I find it incredible & how many people are quoting Phantom lately, especially when he...Oh, never mind. It's because of the Phantom Secret Society Club...........I thought you were a member......OY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calico Mary Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 There's a secret society over in that Saloon that hangs out in tha drivel threads...buy us enuff drinks and we'll let ya hang out wit us..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Bull Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Might be a long time till I post anything else here........... That's probably for the best because we like to act like friends around here. If you stick around SASS long enough you'll find a gigantic group of incredibly friendly people who like to have fun, whether that be at a match, here on the Wire or any other activity. Yes, serious topics get discussed but, that doesn't mean we have to act like mourners at a funeral while doing so. So in the words of the immortal Sergeant Hulka, "Lighten up, Francis." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Pete SASS #42168 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 When I was still working I was a member of a lot of private email lists. Many subjects on those lists needed to be resolved and everyone in step before some decisions were made public. Every layer of management had their own lists. Some really controversial stuff never happened so why stir the pot by making everything public. I don't see much difference here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 OK, I'm done here.... Well…Bye! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Golly Jeepers, I find it incredible & how many people are quoting Phantom lately, especially when he...Oh, never mind. Only in America can a feller becomes notoriously famous by misspelling a 2 letter word like 'YO'. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Let's see-The OP asks a 'loaded' question. He doesn't get the answers, HE wants to hear. Then, said OP cry's 'FOUL', and runs away yell'n this ain't the 'cowboy way' .......... His last 'poke' at us was "Might be a long time till I post anything else here..........." I say, WELL-BYE You know what they about say about d'at swing'n door........ LG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Sorry that I crossed the streams. But this thread was quickly hitting ludicrous speed. And I couldn't find a logo from Dr Loveless from Wild Wild West. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 HUH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kajun Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 HUH? AM...you need to run his comments through the decoder ring....it will all be clear to you then :D .....and the secret password, for today anyway is "YO"....tomorrow it will return to "OY"....such are the ways of secret societies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Allie Mo, the picture is a comic book reference. A kind of secret criminal organization. A conspiracy if you will. Or...it could be a special sign to another SASS secret society... Cross the streams is a Ghostbusters reference. Also, i was crossing the comic book and cowboy genres. Ludicrous speed is a Mel Brooks reference from SpaceBalls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Kind of misses something when you have to 'spalin it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 It's because of the Phantom Secret Society Club...........I thought you were a member......OY. Great... So much for my secret society being secret... Now I'z gotta go...must finish my manifesto. Yo! Phantom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubious Don #56333 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Well....you might want to read your own posts. Pretty clear what your inference was with the first post. Not everything that's secret has a hidden agenda. I bet if you was to ASK your TG what went on or what was said on such and such he'd tell ya. Of course he might have to kill ya afterwards or mebbe stash ya in the same place that we keep the REAL sass rules which is in the same underground bunker at Area 51 where they keep the real Declaration of Independence. (You know, the one with the secret treasure map in invisible ink on the back.) You might have noticed some people took a bit of offense at your post and responded accordingly. Others perhaps rolled their eyes and simply answered the question. (there ain't no secret...anything in SASS) and still others poked a little fun because most cowboys have a sharp wit and, believe it or not, a good sense of humor. Now if you don't mind, I have to go back to shooing the black helicopters away. Oh, anyone got any tinfoil I could borrow? One of them choppers flew so low that my hat blew off... Not new to SASS, but fairly new to the Wire, so excuse my ignorance about some things I see here that kinda concern me. To the point, why is it that there exists a seemingly "clandestine nature" that prevents most of us from knowing what's going on in certain privileged forums like the Territorial Governors and the RO III forum areas. I'm not saying that those of us who ain't a TG or RO III need to be able to contribute our drivel to the stuff going on there, but a "read-only" capability for the general population on this forum so we can at least see what they're up to sure would be nice. Seems that they have more secrets and hidden agendas here than the NSA. My daddy always taught me that "If what you're doing can't stand the light of day, then maybe you ought not be doing it." Not intending to conjure up a brush fire or political debate here, just curious about the supposed need for secrecy. Just what exactly goes on behind those "closed doors" so to speak that we aren't allowed to see. Are we not worthy of being informed of current issues and what's in the wind? After all, we are the ones "paying the freight" here by supporting SASS. "Nuff said, just my two cents worth. I'll probably catch an earful here, but so be it. I opened this can of worms, so I'll take what lambasting I get for attempting to gore an apparent sacred cow. OK Pards! I give up! Thanks to Miss Allie and those pards who gave good insight and reasons. I just had what I thought was a simple straight-forward question, but like a pack of wild dogs and wanna-be comedians, I see that a simple question meets primarily with abusive and non-productive responses by and large. My sincere thanks to all of you who answered my question in a reasonable fashion, and yes, now it makes sense. The rest of you wiseapples can take your sarcasm and venom and put it where, well, you know where... Might be a long time till I post anything else here if this is the "cowboy way"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Mushman Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Oh do grow up - you started by asking questions in a very accusatory manner, implying all kinds of potentially negative motives and bad behavior, couched in the 'reasonable' logic of asking people to defend their need for privacy, and then complain when people call you on it or point out that it's nothing interesting, just folks working on stuff without the need for looky loo's and shoulder browsers . . . . You accuse folks of having more secrets and hidden agendas than the NSA. You impugn the honor of the folks who volunteer by saying that they think of "us' as unworthy. You quote your daddy as a reason to say that if folks won't tell you what they're doing it must be nefarious . . . You claim a right because you think you're paying the freight? Hello - those volunteers don't get paid. Let me get this straight, you walk in with guns blazing making a lot of stupid comments and then wonder about the cowboy way . . . As the Phantom would say... Oy! SC p.s. - I don't go to those forums, but I ride for the brand. +1 Go back out to the shoots, all this stuff is just here on the wire - the shoots are where SASS and SASS members really are, and what SASS is. Thank God for Spring - we'll ALL start shootin' again! It was a long winter....................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead Ringer Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 You mean you don't know about the "secret" handshake? We could tell you about it, but then . . . .I put on my black hooded robe, cutyself and drip blood on my keyboard prior to going on to the TG wire.Ringer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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