Warbird Information Exchange

John,
Go! And spend the extra time working on that ball turret! There are plenty of people in the world who live and breathe warbirds without coming to WIX. I think it is an okay place and don't like the people who are pinheads, but you know the deal- there are some everywhere. I like most people here. I contribute as I feel the need. But this is not the nexus of the warbird universe. You are part of the movement, and have a plank because of taking on a very difficult project. So, go, if you really want to, and leave the master baiters to their warbird fantasies. They don't need WIX, they only need Monogram and a tube of glue. I also suspect all they really need is female companionship- if only their mother spanking their rear.

Wish you well with your turret. I still have that hydraulic motor if you need it. Keep me posted on how the project is going.

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REMEMBER THE SERGEANT PILOTS!

Looks like the ones who are causing problems are probably the 8 that voted to have john leave.

Come on, stay - if you leave, the you-know-whos win!

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All right, Mister Dorfmann, start pullin'!
Pilot: "Flap switch works hard in down position."
Mechanic: "Flap switch checked OK. Pilot needs more P.T." - Flight report, TB-17G 42-102875 (Hobbs AAF)

Hey... some of us like building Monogram, and manage not to act like complete a55holes on the board.

John, as a LONG-time member of various boards (especially Hyperscale), believe me when I say that it's not worth getting upset when some jagoff attacks you. I don't blame you for not wanting to put up with it, but y'know, there's a lot of folks who appreciate your enthusiasm and input... don't let the bastiges get ya down. Take a break if you need to, but don't totally bail out...

Cheers,

Lynn

For the record I'm voting for him to stay.

BTW for those of you offended by my nose art posts, I recently found a nice photo blocker for myself inside of Firefox - that way I can determine from the context whether or not I want to view each individual picture! I'll have my WIX cake and eat it too.

Ryan

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Aerial Photographer with Red Wing Aerial Photography currently based at KRBD and tailwheel CFI.
Websites: Texas Tailwheel Flight Training, DoolittleRaid.com and Lbirds.com.

The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD. - Prov. 21:31 - Train, Practice, Trust.

I'd vote for a stay... have to have adequate WI representation..!
plus I have learned alot on turrets etc from the dialogue and other
posts.. I think with everyone chatting about this we can be a bit
nicer ..

henning the optimist...

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"The best way to control the future is to create it".

I am also fairly new to WIX and have read most of John's postings in the HANGER. While my interest lays mostly with PBJs (otherwise known as B-25s), I have learned more about the different Warbirds on WIX, and appreciate the knowledge I get from other contributors.

I have also noticed that some topics do have the "unwanted" tendency to degrade in personal comments from a few writers. Sometimes I continue to read the Threads and shake my head or laugh at their comments; sometimes I just move on to other topics. As others have already noted, these "ten-percenters" can be found on many forums.

John has made a decision that he has to live with and from reading the postings, the majority feel saddened by that decision and loss of his contributions. I know hardly little about ball turrets, and I don't know if this poll will influence John to return, but my vote is for him to stay and continue with his contributions.

Dave

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In Honor and Memory of Marine Bombing Squadron VMB 611 "Black Seahorse" 1943-1945
Remembering 1st Lt Doit L Fish, MIA May 30, 1945 in PBJ-1J "MB 11"
Cherry Point - Parris Island - Emirau - Zamboanga

After voting yeah it dawned on me that we can't make John stay by having a poll vote. It's his right has a free man to make that decision for himself.
John, I hope you see by this poll though that you're a valued and respected member of this community by the vast majority. Has I said before John, I respect both you and your decision. but, i hope you stick around

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Don't touch my junk!!

He gone, by his own request. So the point is moot.

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