HamSexy "Politcs" Forum Shut Down

[k4kyv]

Quote[/b] ]The politics forums is now closed. There are plenty of other boards for political discussion. Hamsexy is no longer one of them. Please take any topics of a political nature elsewhere. This has been an administrative decision and is not targeted at anyone.

The "Politics" forum has existed on the HamSexy website for at least several months, but until recently, remained obscure with only occasional postings. About a week ago some new faces showed up and the volume of activity suddenly increased from maybe one new topic per week, to several per day. Most of the new threads were clearly of a liberal/progressive persuasion, but postings included opposing viewpoints. The discussion remained clean, without insults, profanity, threats or personal attacks, and the new participants followed the rules. But apparently, the only "politics" to be tolerated on that board were of the neo-conservative variety, so that forum was promptly taken off the site.

[K8TEK]

I'm sure it will be missed!

Looks like that forum is going downhill fast, which is too bad because it used to be a fun place.

[kc7jty]

Hamsexy ain't worth it's weight in urine ( the P word). They (admistrators) are so cool using the F'ing F word, and all their juvenile preoccupation with stupid childish sex nonsense.
They can't handle anything truly adult.

The place is for toddlers who can't properly wipe themselves.

And for the meathead bozo who BANNED me there: I call you onto the carpet anytime, you want to do some verbage? Try me.....loser.

[nx6d]

Quote[/b] (k4kyv @ Sep. 13 2006,20:06)]Quote[/b] ]The politics forums is now closed. There are plenty of other boards for political discussion. Hamsexy is no longer one of them. Please take any topics of a political nature elsewhere. This has been an administrative decision and is not targeted at anyone.

The "Politics" forum has existed on the HamSexy website for at least several months, but until recently, remained obscure with only occasional postings. #About a week ago some new faces showed up and the volume of activity suddenly increased from maybe one new topic per week, to several per day. Most of the new threads were clearly of a liberal/progressive persuasion, but postings included opposing viewpoints. The discussion remained clean, without insults, profanity, threats or personal attacks, and the new participants followed the rules. #But apparently, the only "politics" to be tolerated on that board were of the neo-conservative variety, so that forum was promptly taken off the site.
I don't really get why the HamSexy dudes are so phobic about political posts, yet they allow juvenile potty humor all over their site. I guess they want everyone who visits there to have the junior high school boy's locker room experience.

It's too bad, really. Some of the satire IS funny, and it's obvious some of their front page writers are intelligent and keen observers. The obscene avatars and constant adolescent sexual references are really boring, so I don't post there.

Dave NX6D
Sonoma County, CA

[K1OU]

Quote[/b] (k4kyv @ Sep. 13 2006,21:06)]Quote[/b] ]The politics forums is now closed. There are plenty of other boards for political discussion. Hamsexy is no longer one of them. Please take any topics of a political nature elsewhere. This has been an administrative decision and is not targeted at anyone.

The "Politics" forum has existed on the HamSexy website for at least several months, but until recently, remained obscure with only occasional postings. #About a week ago some new faces showed up and the volume of activity suddenly increased from maybe one new topic per week, to several per day. Most of the new threads were clearly of a liberal/progressive persuasion, but postings included opposing viewpoints. The discussion remained clean, without insults, profanity, threats or personal attacks, and the new participants followed the rules. #But apparently, the only "politics" to be tolerated on that board were of the neo-conservative variety, so that forum was promptly taken off the site.
Once again, you see the hypocrisy. #Liberals speak their mind, it is filth. #A neocon can plainly say that liberals are crybaby commie pinko America-haters who lack decency and are rootin'-tootin' disciples of dirt, and it is free speech.

[ac4ut]

The thing to be considered is that such sites are privately owned and maintained and the owner has control and there is no majority rule.
I support private property and the ability of an owner to control it. Liberal , conservative or moderate.
It has to work both ways.

"you can speak your mind,but not on time"

Billy Joel

[W3MIV]

Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 14 2006,08:04)]Once again, you see the hypocrisy. #Liberals speak their mind, it is filth. #A neocon can plainly say that liberals are crybaby commie pinko America-haters who lack decency and are rootin'-tootin' disciples of dirt, and it is free speech.
Hypocrisy, like beauty, lies in the eye of the beholder. Like the proverbial "log."

Not all of us, not even many, are capable of keeping a dialogue at the level of gentlmanly discourse, Jerry Maximus, and frequently it is only we two who can manage it.

Lately, I seem to detect some slippage at your end.

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[K1OU]

How so, Albert?

[nx6d]

Quote[/b] (W3MIV @ Sep. 14 2006,04:25)]Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 14 2006,08:04)]Once again, you see the hypocrisy. #Liberals speak their mind, it is filth. #A neocon can plainly say that liberals are crybaby commie pinko America-haters who lack decency and are rootin'-tootin' disciples of dirt, and it is free speech.
Hypocrisy, like beauty, lies in the eye of the beholder. Like the proverbial "log."

Not all of us, not even many, are capable of keeping a dialogue at the level of gentlmanly discourse, Jerry Maximus, and frequently it is only we two who can manage it.

Lately, I seem to detect some slippage at your end.

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
An example of MIV "gentlemanly discourse" from the US Marine thread.

Quote[/b] ]RCM:

Your need to post jibes about Americans and the US speaks volumes about you. Indeed, it says far more about your character than it does about anyone to whom you reply or seek to agitate.

I have come to the conclusion that yours is a life fraught with some despondency, and that you have a bottle ready at the keyboard.

You are a sad sack, for sure, if what you post is the best you can offer.

You have "haven't slipped", Alberto. You've fallen, and you can't get up!

Dave NX6D
Sonoma County, CA

[KC4HGH]

Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 14 2006,05:26)]How so, Albert?
Albert, is it the vile hatred oozing from his pores for anyone not of his ilk?

[K1OU]

Quote[/b] (KC4HGH @ Sep. 14 2006,05:39)]Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 14 2006,05:26)]How so, Albert?
Albert, is it the vile hatred oozing from his pores for anyone not of his ilk?
There's some free speech for ya!

[KC2ESD]

Expect more Political discussions here as those on Hamsexy move to QRZ to get there debate fix. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[nx6d]

Quote[/b] (KC4HGH @ Sep. 14 2006,04:39)]Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 14 2006,05:26)]How so, Albert?
Albert, is it the vile hatred oozing from his pores for anyone not of his ilk?
Ok, let's roll out the stale "hate" chestnut yet again...

So, if I disagree with you, I must "hate" you. Is that what you're saying HGH? Or is it the other way around?

Dave NX6D
Sonoma County, CA

[K1OU]

Quote[/b] (KC4HGH @ Sep. 14 2006,05:39)]Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 14 2006,05:26)]How so, Albert?
Albert, is it the vile hatred oozing from his pores for anyone not of his ilk?
Yes Dave, some don't realize that you can separate a principle from a personality.

[KC4HGH]

Quote[/b] (nx6d @ Sep. 14 2006,05:45)]Quote[/b] (KC4HGH @ Sep. 14 2006,04:39)]Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 14 2006,05:26)]How so, Albert?
Albert, is it the vile hatred oozing from his pores for anyone not of his ilk?
Ok, let's roll out the stale "hate" chestnut yet again...

So, if I disagree with you, I must "hate" you. Is that what you're saying HGH? Or is it the other way around?

Dave NX6D
Sonoma County, CA
No, Dave, some people can disagree on an adult manner- and then some like to constantly pick at scabs. I feel that some posts here are nothing but mean-spirited attacks upon others in Hamdom simply because of their ideals. We ought to be better ambassadors....

Everyone's entitled to their opinion...but where does "respectful disagreement" end and "mean-spiritedness" begin? It's a matter of taste and maturity.

[W3MIV]

Quote[/b] (nx6d @ Sep. 14 2006,08:34)]You have "haven't slipped", Alberto. You've fallen, and you can't get up!

Dave NX6D
Sonoma County, CA
Your perspective is off, as usual, Dave; you are looking through the wrong end of the prism, as is clearly evidenced by your resort to that post.

Clearly what should be beneath you is sometimes found to be too far above for you to reach.

[W3MIV]

Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 14 2006,08:26)]How so, Albert?
Twas naught but a needle tossed in jest, J.M. That it went awry is the fault of the picador, not the bull.

[W3MIV]

Quote[/b] (KC4HGH @ Sep. 14 2006,08:39)]Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 14 2006,05:26)]How so, Albert?
Albert, is it the vile hatred oozing from his pores for anyone not of his ilk?
I sense no "vile hatred," only a desire to stir the pot. Where would any of us be without some of the spoons that inhabit this thread.

Don't go there.

[ab8ma]

What does any of this have to do with dyepole antennas?

oops, wrong thread - sorry.

[nx6d]

Quote[/b] (W3MIV @ Sep. 14 2006,05:23)]Quote[/b] (nx6d @ Sep. 14 2006,08:34)]You have "haven't slipped", Alberto. You've fallen, and you can't get up!

Dave NX6D
Sonoma County, CA
Your perspective is off, as usual, Dave; you are looking through the wrong end of the prism, as is clearly evidenced by your resort to that post.

Clearly what should be beneath you is sometimes found to be too far above for you to reach.
Naw, as it has been said. "It is what it is". Or, "If it walks like a duck, etc"

As usual, your prism has flaws. The prism's distortions of reality and time have blinded you. You make an attempt to make quantum leaps in logic with each post, but alas, fail.

Peace be with you, brother.

Dave NX6D
Sonoma County, CA

[K3BM]

Politics and Religion have no place in ham radio.
Both cause hard feelings, which this hobby is
not supposed to create.

If someone wants to discuss either, there are a several political boards to sign up for.

[ve2nsm]

Quote[/b] (K3BM @ Sep. 14 2006,10:25)]Politics and Religion have no place in ham radio.
Both cause hard feelings, which this hobby is
not supposed to create.
Absolutely, but then again, you didn't think these forums were ham radio no? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[K3BM]

Quote[/b] (ve2nsm @ Sep. 14 2006,10:34)]Absolutely, but then again, you didn't think these forums were ham radio no? #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
sorry I didnt have my particle microscope with me
so I could split the short and curlies any finer.

But no, it is a ham radio "related" site.
Not the "lets Bash Bush or Shooter site".
and my view would be the same if the topics
included stained blue dresses, whitewater or Iran Contra.

Back to "RADIO" talk.

[al2n]

Quote[/b] (K3BM @ Sep. 14 2006,08:03)]Quote[/b] (ve2nsm @ Sep. 14 2006,10:34)]Absolutely, but then again, you didn't think these forums were ham radio no? #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
sorry I didnt have my particle microscope with me
so I could split the short and curlies any finer.

But no, it is a ham radio "related" site.
Not the "lets Bash Bush or Shooter site".
and my view would be the same if the topics
included stained blue dresses, whitewater or Iran Contra.

Back to "RADIO" talk.
Radio talk is for the Q&A forum and the like.

This is the off topic forum. Even the title of this forum:

Rag Chew Central - Politics, Jokes, Recipes and Stuff would suggest that this is the place for such discussion.

[ve2nsm]

Quote[/b] (K3BM @ Sep. 14 2006,11:03)]Quote[/b] (ve2nsm @ Sep. 14 2006,10:34)]Absolutely, but then again, you didn't think these forums were ham radio no? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
sorry I didnt have my particle microscope with me
so I could split the short and curlies any finer.

But no, it is a ham radio "related" site.
Not the "lets Bash Bush or Shooter site".
and my view would be the same if the topics
included stained blue dresses, whitewater or Iran Contra.

Back to "RADIO" talk.
This forum is titled "Politics, Jokes, Recipes and Stuff" altough I agree with you politics and religion should be absent from it since it still is within a ham radio environment.

Anyways I think politics and religion topics should be avoided everywhere in society, virtual or not, and be confined to very restricted places.

[nx6d]

Quote[/b] (K3BM @ Sep. 14 2006,07:03)]Quote[/b] (ve2nsm @ Sep. 14 2006,10:34)]Absolutely, but then again, you didn't think these forums were ham radio no? #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
sorry I didnt have my particle microscope with me
so I could split the short and curlies any finer.

But no, it is a ham radio "related" site.
Not the "lets Bash Bush or Shooter site".
and my view would be the same if the topics
included stained blue dresses, whitewater or Iran Contra.

Back to "RADIO" talk.
Uh, wrong, station.

Check the title of the forum. It includes "politics" as did the Hamsexy forum. The Hamsexy boys decided to shut off the politics threads as KYV says, because they couldn't handle the content. There's no way you can spin it otherwise.

Great. Talk "radio" all you want. There are other forums on this website for that purpose. I rather enjoy the discourse with people who don't share my worldview. If that disturbs you, oh well...

Dave NX6D
Sonoma County, CA

[KD6NIG]

Hamsexy. #Oh yeah. #That site I registered for, made about 5 posts, then was suddenly banned.

I guess my posts in the railroading section about the artifical bells they were using at crossings in Roseville, Ca bothered them.

No biggie. #They can do what they like. #I find the policital rhetoric on QRZ to be perfectly fine with me. #I know when I click on one of those topics I'm bound to get a chuckle or two. #Some of the people on here, if they could get consistant one liners going would be good comedians. #But of course, one persons humor is another persons aghast look, so you never know.

As for HS....if it was to slip off the face of the internet, I'd probably notice it about as much as a tree falling in a forest with nobody around, to be honest http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

If QRZ were to do anything, I'd suggest making a seperated politics only forum. That way if I need a laugh I can find those particular topics quickly.

That way I wouldn't even have to put even a minimal amount of effort into locating them amongst the other ragchew stuff.

But other than that, keep on keeping on. With the return of some people who shouldn't have been barred, the Zed is back to its old primetime form in my opinion, and I look forward to seeing whats happening on it daily again. It got a little bland for a while.

Keep on keeping on!

[K3BM]

Quote[/b] (al2n @ Sep. 14 2006,11:09)]This is the off topic forum.
my explanation of radio is in regards to the topic.

HamSexy "Politcs" Forum Shut Down

not the placement of this thread on this
website which is correct.

[W3MIV]

Quote[/b] (ve2nsm @ Sep. 14 2006,11:12)]Quote[/b] (K3BM @ Sep. 14 2006,11:03)]Quote[/b] (ve2nsm @ Sep. 14 2006,10:34)]Absolutely, but then again, you didn't think these forums were ham radio no? #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
sorry I didnt have my particle microscope with me
so I could split the short and curlies any finer.

But no, it is a ham radio "related" site.
Not the "lets Bash Bush or Shooter site".
and my view would be the same if the topics
included stained blue dresses, whitewater or Iran Contra.

Back to "RADIO" talk.
This forum is titled "Politics, Jokes, Recipes and Stuff" altough I agree with you politics and religion should be absent from it since it still is within a ham radio environment.

Anyways I think politics and religion topics should be avoided everywhere in society, virtual or not, and be confined to very restricted places.
The simplest way to avoid politics and religion is not to read or respond to those topics.

Why is it that people wish to muzzle others whose discussions -- arguments -- make them uncomfortable? Or, perhaps worse, make them think.

The urge to censor seems to be equally impetuous from either side of the coin.

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif

[ve2nsm]

Quote[/b] (W3MIV @ Sep. 14 2006,12:23)]The simplest way to avoid politics and religion is not to read or respond to those topics.
Of course it is, I'm just saying that those are subjects that SHOULD NOT be used in society, unless you're very comfortable with the people you're with, and you know their reactions.
These are topics that are KNOW to be controversial and some people take them VERY seriously, so you have to be sure where and when to start them.
Quote[/b] ]Why is it that people wish to muzzle others whose discussions -- arguments -- make them uncomfortable? Or, perhaps worse, make them think.
Why is it that people just think because they are "on the internet" that all the rules of civility and social behavior that they (I assume) learn when they were young don't apply anymore, or can be transgressed?

Do you go in the middle of a crowded shopping mall and start expressing your views about politics, religion or any other sensitive subject? Of course you don't http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[WF7A]

Just as a possibility, could it be the HamSexy site has a relatively small limit of filespace available on their server and, seeing how fast political comments were adding up, decided to head off a potential filespace problem?

I've never been to their site--I'm content being here after being disenchanted with the goings-on at eham.com

(C'mon, Bill--tell me how you really feel.)

[W1GUH]

"Anyways I think politics and religion topics should be avoided everywhere in society, virtual or not, and be confined to very restricted places. "

Religion, yes...

But politics...

The very essence of our form of government depends on the electorate, citizenry, people being informed about what our elected officials are doing and, if they have something to say, be it praise or critism, they are obligated to talk about it. #Whether or not any particular forum or arena is an "appropriate" place for politics is a fair question and one that hopefully can be determined by concensus of the participants. #And I agree with you that politics are not appropriate anytime, anywhere. #But I gotta disagree with "very restricted places." #That statement brings up the questions:

Restricted to where? #And by whom? #And when? And why?

[N2RJ]

We bought a couple t-shirts at Dayton, because we thought that making fun of skywarn was cool (skyporn.. heh).

But I really don't get these guys. They seem to be a bit juvenile at best. They seem to have a real hatred for ARES yet they embrace RACES to the fullest. I really also don't get a lot of their jokes. What is up with them, really?

[al2n]

Quote[/b] (ve2nsm @ Sep. 14 2006,09:37)]Do you go in the middle of a crowded shopping mall and start expressing your views about politics, religion or any other sensitive subject? Of course you don't http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
I see such things all the time.

Politicians or such groups handing out fliers or looking for petition signatures.

Church groups selling candy bars or cookies talking to folks.

Boy Scouts doing the same.

Girl Scouts, Sportsmen Club, local rock band, etc......

If we all held in what we think and just went about our lives, the world would be a pretty boring place wouldn't it?

And remember, your comments against such things are themselves, an opinion on a subject to which others may not agree with.

Interesting paradox, isn't it? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[n3jfw]

Quote[/b] (kc7jty @ Sep. 14 2006,04:03)]And for the meathead bozo who BANNED me there: I call you onto the carpet anytime, you want to do some verbage? Try me.....loser.
I banned you for being the anti-semitic piece of trash you are.

[ac4ut]

I have been belittle many times for expressing my opinion. Such as"hey baby I think you got a nice butt" in my opinion.
Yep,free speech ain't free,sometime you pay the price.

[ka5piu]

Hello.

One of them is a vollie with a fire department.
ARES is one of the groups with "SuperHamCop" mentality.
RACES seem to be a bit more tame.
With that said, I was banned, primary would be my view on religion.
I do not disagree that they have every right to ban, for whatever reason.
What I disagree with is changing the posts once the person is banned.
Now, with that said, you will find that the "Islamic" websites I go for echo the sentiment of most Amarican Muslims.
"Nothing is sacred" should give you a hint.
http://iranian.com/
Or, there is always Islamica, try the news section, shall we?
http://www.islamicanews.com/
You will find that 99.99% of all American Muslims think that the clerics that are making all the noise are nuts.
But, as was pointed out, we have the press showing the American flag burning in Islamic countries.
Where did they get an American flag from?
You will notice, this is always a fresh flag, perhaps right out of the package?
My politics are the same as your politics, I could care less about the royal family in Saudi Arabia.
Likewise, the royal Bush family does not excite me.
But some, like HamSexy, take issue, and they have every right.

[al2i]

Quote[/b] (nx6d @ Sep. 14 2006,04:34)]An example of MIV "gentlemanly discourse" from the US Marine thread...
Sigh. I tried to warn Albert as a friend... http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[al2i]

Quote[/b] (n3jfw @ Sep. 14 2006,09:40)]Quote[/b] (kc7jty @ Sep. 14 2006,04:03)]And for the meathead bozo who BANNED me there: I call you onto the carpet anytime, you want to do some verbage? Try me.....loser.
I banned you for being the anti-semitic piece of trash you are.
A dear friend of mine who passed away a year and a half ago became more and more agitated online in some sorts of Islamic forums because he felt there were many murderous racist sentiments expressed there. I was never interested in his lonely battles and I really didn't give a flying flip about Israel, Palestine, Jews, Arabs, or anything else going on over there other than it worried and irritated me, especially when I witnessed the most evil act of my life on that fateful Tuesday in September.

At my friend Paul's memorial service, I found out that he had been a war hero, something he never mentioned. I also was shocked at the letters sent from Israel. Paul was Arab by blood, but the letters from Israel were heartfelt outpourings of the human soul for a fallen loved one from people who did not know Paul for anything but his comments in a web forum.

It is amazing what kind of people there are in this world. Just when you think you've gone way past cynical, someone is wonderful.

[WF7A]

Quote[/b] (n3jfw @ Sep. 14 2006,02:40)]Quote[/b] (kc7jty @ Sep. 14 2006,04:03)]And for the meathead bozo who BANNED me there: I call you onto the carpet anytime, you want to do some verbage? Try me.....loser.
I banned you for being the anti-semitic piece of trash you are.
So much for gentlemanly discourse. :S

Before this gets any uglier, could you all take a deep breath and count to ten before posting or take it to private e-mail...please?

[K8TEK]

Quote[/b] (ka5piu @ Sep. 14 2006,13:59)]Hello.

One of them is a vollie with a fire department.
Yes, I am.

What does this have to do with anything, Rudy?

[n2nh]

Quote[/b] (WF7A @ Sep. 14 2006,14:50)]Quote[/b] (n3jfw @ Sep. 14 2006,02:40)]Quote[/b] (kc7jty @ Sep. 14 2006,04:03)]And for the meathead bozo who BANNED me there: I call you onto the carpet anytime, you want to do some verbage? Try me.....loser.
I banned you for being the anti-semitic piece of trash you are.
So much for gentlemanly discourse. :S

Before this gets any uglier, could you all take a deep breath and count to ten before posting or take it to private e-mail...please?
Yep. Pretty much. Maybe JFW being an authority on HS could enlighten us on why the Political thread is being shut down. I'm sure the perceived notion that it had to do with Liberals expressing their views is flawed. Hopefully he can set the record straight. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[kc7jty]

Quote[/b] (ve2nsm @ Sep. 13 2006,09:12)]Anyways I think politics and religion topics should be avoided everywhere in society, virtual or not, and be confined to very restricted places.
And this is the main problem facing America today. Our obligation to be accurately politically aware via grassroots discussion or other is always inappropriate, even in very restricted places.

And religion's almost cart blanche position in our society certainly has it's down side as well.

[ka5piu]

Hello.

The vollie thing ties hand in hand with the RACES thing, and why you and a few others are not happy with SOME hams.
I know, I was there at Dayton talking to the bunch, I am the guy carrying the "GE lowband" talkie in the large blue denim case strapped to waist.
I also did quite a bit of listening on the bands.
Now, for the rest of the story.
I am not pro Israeli, nor anti Israeli.
I do not agree with most Islamic countries, the politics suck.
The reason I have any relations with Saudi Arabia is the Kabba is there, that and the US has sent me there 7 times.
Now, to make this clear, I disagree with attacks on people who are non combatants, people who have no weapons, are not fighting.
I could care less who is doing it, be it the US, Israeli,
Arab, whoever, that is my beef.
The last "anti-semitic" remark I said was my disagreement with an Israeli settler killing a 9 year old boy with no weapon.
If you recall, the settler was tried and given almost no punishment.
I would be upset if this went on in the US, as it did in the 30's in the US, think white vs black in the south.
That was what I pointed out.
That was, at least in part, why I was banned.

[kc7jty]

Quote[/b] (WF7A @ Sep. 13 2006,11:05)]Just as a possibility, could it be the HamSexy site has a relatively small limit of filespace available on their server and, seeing how fast political comments were adding up, decided to head off a potential filespace problem?

I've never been to their site--I'm content being here after being disenchanted with the goings-on at eham.com

(C'mon, Bill--tell me how you really feel.)
I joined HAMSEXY way back towards it's beginning. Got a lot of laughs, and made a few posts.
It was almost right out of the box being there I detected an aura to be lax in some areas, that wouldn't be tolerated on most sites, and a feeling of walking on eggs in areas that should have been OK to talk about.

Again the best way to describe them is juvenile. Lewd, tastelessness in an adolescent light is fine. Anything of an adult nature which is thought provoking or contra to the values of the guard there is strictly out.

[ve2nsm]

Quote[/b] (kc7jty @ Sep. 14 2006,15:08)]Quote[/b] (ve2nsm @ Sep. 13 2006,09:12)]Anyways I think politics and religion topics should be avoided everywhere in society, virtual or not, and be confined to very restricted places.
And this is the main problem facing America today. Our obligation to be accurately politically aware via grassroots discussion or other is always inappropriate, even in very restricted places.

And religion's almost cart blanche position in our society certainly has it's down side as well.
Well, after re-reading my post, I can see that it was not appropriate, it's hard for me sometimes to express in english what I think in french in my head http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

What I meant is that to engage in political or religious discussions should be made among people who are aware and conscious that it's a sensitive topic, an also that agree about discussing it. This is obviously not "anywhere anytime"

There are places and times to discuss it, it's not like talking about weather or cars.

Am I out of track or it was really something that was taught before? Not to engage in political or religious discussions in public?

[kc7jty]

Quote[/b] (n3jfw @ Sep. 13 2006,11:40)]Quote[/b] (kc7jty @ Sep. 14 2006,04:03)]And for the meathead bozo who BANNED me there: I call you onto the carpet anytime, you want to do some verbage? Try me.....loser.
I banned you for being the anti-semitic piece of trash you are.
Yes.....I'm completely unpatriotic, and ANTI-SEMIDIC, and #I wish all JEWS dead because I dare to criticize even the slightest thing related to them or Israel.

Now you can come clean by posting why you are so PRO-SEMIDIC big boy!

[ka5piu]

Hello.

ALL Jews!?, what, are you Nazi?
Remember, there is an Israeli, who Should be Jewish.
There is Jewish, the race.
There is Jewish, the religion.
Where do you draw the line? or do you.

[KD6NIG]

Quote[/b] (WF7A @ Sep. 14 2006,10:05)]Just as a possibility, could it be the HamSexy site has a relatively small limit of filespace available on their server and, seeing how fast political comments were adding up, decided to head off a potential filespace problem?

I've never been to their site--I'm content being here after being disenchanted with the goings-on at eham.com

(C'mon, Bill--tell me how you really feel.)
Unless they are paying for hosting (and diskspace) 300+GB drives have come way down in price.

I just bought a 360GB for $135 recently. #If they have thier own server, another drive shouldn't be too bad.

But, they may not. #Who knows http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Don't really matter to me either way.

I'm still trying to figure out why HS has to announce site changes on the Zed. Can't they announce these things on thier own site?

Just seems odd.

[n3jfw]

It wasn't any liberal vs conservative thing, or some neo-con agenda. #Those of you who know me outside the internet will most likely agree.


We'd been flip flopping on whether to kill it or not for months.



BTW-"WE" didn't announce any site changes on QRZ.

[kc7jty]

Quote[/b] (ve2nsm @ Sep. 13 2006,13:34)]Quote[/b] (kc7jty @ Sep. 14 2006,15:08)]Quote[/b] (ve2nsm @ Sep. 13 2006,09:12)]Anyways I think politics and religion topics should be avoided everywhere in society, virtual or not, and be confined to very restricted places.
And this is the main problem facing America today. Our obligation to be accurately politically aware via grassroots discussion or other is always inappropriate, even in very restricted places.

And religion's almost cart blanche position in our society certainly has it's down side as well.
Well, after re-reading my post, I can see that it was not appropriate, it's hard for me sometimes to express in english what I think in french in my head #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

What I meant is that to engage in political or religious discussions should be made among people who are aware and conscious that it's a sensitive topic, an also that agree about discussing it. This is obviously not "anywhere anytime"

There are places and times to discuss it, it's not like talking about weather or cars.

Am I out of track or it was really something that was taught before? Not to engage in political or religious discussions in public?
I feel relieved to know your first language is not English. I was about to put you on my don't bother to read list, but now will try to understand you better.

[WF7A]

Quote[/b] (ve2nsm @ Sep. 14 2006,04:34)]Am I out of track or it was really something that was taught before? Not to engage in political or religious discussions in public?
I was taught that at office parties and when dining with your date's parents you don't discuss politics or religion else you risk finding yourself being escorted out the door in either case...though there was the time after meeting a date's parents and when asked what my intentions were I glibly answered, "Don't worry--I'll have her in bed by ten." I was shown the door then.

Well, I thought it was funny...

[kc7jty]

Quote[/b] (kc7jty @ Sep. 13 2006,13:38)]Now you can come clean by posting why you are so PRO-SEMIDIC big boy!
jfw: I took your cheap "trash" hit. The least you can do is answer my question. Perhaps your "silence says it all"?

[N7RJD]

Quote[/b] (K3BM @ Sep. 14 2006,01:25)]Politics and Religion have no place in ham radio.
To this all I can say is thank God one of them there righty neocons finally said this. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[W4BCR]

If it were not for the facist neodems, there would be little to laugh about. I say let the liberals speak! After all, since they have lost touch with the thinking working people in America, and they don't have any political clout in America, they have no forum other than a place like this to vent. If hamsexy can't stand the heat stay out of the shack.

[KI4PEQ]

Hamsexy? The mere NAME sounds infantile, something you might see as a fraterinty prank.

My wife thought I was sexy BEFORE I got my ticket. #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[K1OU]

Quote[/b] (W4BCR @ Sep. 14 2006,14:17)]If it were not for the facist neodems, there would be little to laugh about. I say let the liberals speak! After all, since they have lost touch with the thinking working people in America, and they don't have any political clout in America, they have no forum other than a place like this to vent. If hamsexy can't stand the heat stay out of the shack.
In the words of Billy Joel...

"And man, what are YOU doing here?http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif"

http://www.guesswhosthejew.com/photos/thumbnails/200x300/Joel%20Billy.jpg

Shoot me now for making a Billy Joel reference.

[KC4HGH]

Quote[/b] (ve2nsm @ Sep. 14 2006,09:37)]Quote[/b] (W3MIV @ Sep. 14 2006,12:23)]The simplest way to avoid politics and religion is not to read or respond to those topics.
Of course it is, I'm just saying that those are subjects that SHOULD NOT be used in society, unless you're very comfortable with the people you're with, and you know their reactions.
These are topics that are KNOW to be controversial and some people take them VERY seriously, so you have to be sure where and when to start them.
Quote[/b] ]Why is it that people wish to muzzle others whose discussions -- arguments -- make them uncomfortable? Or, perhaps worse, make them think.
Why is it that people just think because they are "on the internet" that all the rules of civility and social behavior that they (I assume) learn when they were young don't apply anymore, or can be transgressed?

Do you go in the middle of a crowded shopping mall and start expressing your views about politics, religion or any other sensitive subject? Of course you don't #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif Politics in our country is possible BECAUSE of God- religion is just man's b@$tardation of Relationship. However, dunno where you live, but we folks Down South have meaningful, mature discussions about both politics and religion.

We can't help it that our elected officials have perverted the original intent of our laws. Vote the b@$stards out & get some decent folks in that'll abide by the Constitution....and I mean on BOTH sides of the aisle.

[nx6d]

Quote[/b] (W4BCR @ Sep. 14 2006,13:17)]If it were not for the facist neodems, there would be little to laugh about. I say let the liberals speak! After all, since they have lost touch with the thinking working people in America, and they don't have any political clout in America, they have no forum other than a place like this to vent. If hamsexy can't stand the heat stay out of the shack.
Still trolling with your "facist (sic) neodem" nonsense, BCR?

[K1OU]

Quote[/b] (KC4HGH @ Sep. 14 2006,14:26)]However, dunno where you live, but we folks Down South have meaningful, mature discussions about both politics and religion.
Yes, we hear them on 75 whenever a contester beats you to a frequency that you have owned since 1913. It sounds like a bunch of old fat ladies arguing over a bucket of chicken at a quilting bee.

[K1OU]

Quote[/b] (W4BCR @ Sep. 14 2006,14:17)]If hamsexy can't stand the heat stay out of the shack.
And you can thank a Democrat for your chance to bastardize history.....

http://www.bibl.u-szeged.hu/bibl/mil/ww2/who/pics/truman.jpg

[KC4HGH]

Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 14 2006,14:29)]Quote[/b] (KC4HGH @ Sep. 14 2006,14:26)]However, dunno where you live, but we folks Down South have meaningful, mature discussions about both politics and religion.
Yes, we hear them on 75 whenever a contester beats you to a frequency that you have owned since 1913. #It sounds like a bunch of old fat ladies arguing over a bucket of chicken at a quilting bee.
*sigh* As usual, you are wrong...I don't own any frequency, but am licensed to use them all, when they are not previously in use...and there you go again, painting everybody not of your ilk with the broad, hateful brush you tote around daily....

Your ulcers must be tremendous; you seem to be a creative, intelligent fellow, but misguided. You appear to me like a computer hacker: using his vast talents for the wrong reason.

[K1OU]

Quote[/b] (KC4HGH @ Sep. 14 2006,14:47)]...and there you go again, painting everybody not of your ilk with the broad, hateful brush you tote around daily....
You totally opened yourself up for that, with the "We'eez heeer down saauth" routine. No polarizing on your behalf, is there?

[N7RJD]

Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 14 2006,08:29)]It sounds like a bunch of old fat ladies arguing over a bucket of chicken at a quilting bee.
I won't ask just how it is you came to know what that would sound like, mainly because I don't think I could handle knowing. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[K1OU]

Quote[/b] (KE7DLG @ Sep. 14 2006,14:56)]Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 14 2006,08:29)]It sounds like a bunch of old fat ladies arguing over a bucket of chicken at a quilting bee.
I won't ask just how it is you came to know what that would sound like, mainly because I don't think I could handle knowing. #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif
I could only imagine....

[W2ILP]

I had joined HamSexy but never posted any opinions there. I find enough here on QRZ to keep me busy and HamSexy is not sexy from what I did read there.

w2ilp (I Like Politics)...but not most politicians that are incomebent.

[KC4HGH]

Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 14 2006,14:50)]Quote[/b] (KC4HGH @ Sep. 14 2006,14:47)]...and there you go again, painting everybody not of your ilk with the broad, hateful brush you tote around daily....
You totally opened yourself up for that, with the "We'eez heeer down saauth" routine. #No polarizing on your behalf, is there?
Jerry, I do my utmost to conduct myself like a gentleman, Southern or otherwise....not like a sneering, finger-pointing angry young man who's wasting his resources...whether I'm on this or any other board or on the airwaves. #This follows through wherever I am, whatever I am doing.

Your bigoted attack is, at the most, like the skeeter I just squashed...only a mild annoyance.

Just to let you know, we have an Alabamian who disrupts the statewide net just to yell his bigoted, left-wing vitriol when he checks in. #It only takes seconds to say a callsign & mention if there's any traffic to be passed or not- but this inconsiderate dimwit can take up to a full minute or more with his hate-filled garbage. #IMO, he's definitely NOT a gentleman, Southern or otherwise...and he's lived here all his life. #He's a disgrace to what many of us here are. #BTW, whatever you meant of the "we'eez heeer down saauth" comment, generally we Southern gentleman tend to be more tolerant, thoughtful and considerate to others around us. #And I don't speak like that- my pronunciation of the English language is quite proper and clear- it has to be, what with the business I'm in. #Now, for the others who's parents didn't bring them up in a mannerful way, well, I can't speak for them.

Now, I'd be obliged if you'd drop the condescending attitude- it doesn't become an otherwise intelligent guy like yourself. #Find a better outlet for your resources....

[w2amr]

Quote[/b] (K8TEK @ Sep. 13 2006,21:32)]I'm sure it will be missed!

Looks like that forum is going downhill fast, which is too bad because it used to be a fun place.
It still is fun, If you are a 10 year old, or act like one.

[n3jfw]

Quote[/b] (kc7jty @ Sep. 14 2006,16:34)]Quote[/b] (kc7jty @ Sep. 13 2006,13:38)]Now you can come clean by posting why you are so PRO-SEMIDIC big boy!
jfw: I took your cheap "trash" hit. The least you can do is answer my question. Perhaps your "silence says it all"?
Hah hah hah

Was it Bryan or me that used that line on you?

Funny.

Dude, you don't have to like Jews. However, you crossed a line with statements such as this:
Ever wonder why the Nazis were so hell bent on destroying the Jews? It wasn't due to some senseless racist nonsense like you have been brainwashed.


I tolerate alot of things I don't like over there. You took it too far and didn't know when to stop.

BTW-If you are trying to turn this into a jewish guy defending jews-bzzt wrong answer. If you actually knew me, you would know you are way off target.

[K1OU]

Quote[/b] (KC4HGH @ Sep. 14 2006,14:47)]...and there you go again, painting everybody not of your ilk with the broad, hateful brush you tote around daily....

Your ulcers must be tremendous; you seem to be a creative, intelligent fellow, but misguided. #You appear to me like a computer hacker: using his vast talents for the wrong reason.
I keep coming back to the "hateful" thing. Please show me anywhere where I have ever said "I hate Bush". I am hateful because I do not agree with you.

You will also see that I have previously stated that I hate what he represents.

Concerning your preoccupation with what I should be doing with my life? Well, I certainly wouldn't consider your manner to be that of a gentleman.

However, thank you Dr. Welby.

[K1OU]

Quote[/b] (KC4HGH @ Sep. 14 2006,16:05)]Your bigoted attack is, at the most, like the skeeter I just squashed...only a mild annoyance.

Just to let you know, we have an Alabamian who disrupts the statewide net just to yell his bigoted, left-wing vitriol when he checks in. #
Now THAT is funny!

[kc7jty]

Quote[/b] (n3jfw @ Sep. 13 2006,18:02)] Ever wonder why the Nazis were so hell bent on destroying the Jews? It wasn't due to some senseless racist nonsense like you have been brainwashed.
You have no idea what I was referring to with your quote of mine. I never got to the point. Just throw the anti-semidic blanket when you feel it necessary, it will neutralize all you are uncomfortable with, especially when you can permanently nullify all who disagree with you simply by just a click of the mouse.

I wonder who cooked the "anti-semidic" shield and cure all against any comments even slightly less than pro Jew up?

[VE3HBD]

Quote[/b] (WF7A @ Sep. 14 2006,10:05)]Just as a possibility, could it be the HamSexy site has a relatively small limit of filespace available on their server and, seeing how fast political comments were adding up, decided to head off a potential filespace problem?
No, he was right. We got a call from Karl Rove to shut the politics forum down, so we did.

Yeesh... Are hams so bored with their lives that they must seek controversy wherever in every dark corner? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif I'm flattered that people think of us enough to accuse us of such underhanded backroom wheelings and dealings.... I guess our humble site has finally 'made it'!! Woo hoo!!

Kidding aside, wouldn't a simpler strike against the 'Liberals', as you so call it, would be to ban all 'Liberals' from the board? I mean - there was plenty of 'neo-con' opinion going on there.... Wouldn't it make more sense to just silence the 'Liberals' and give the 'neo-cons' more of a voice? Why are you even giving Hamsexy that much credit?

But hey - as P.T. Barnum said.... any publicity is good publicity as long as they don't call us eHam.com Keep mentioning us, please!!

Bryan VE3HBD
One of the guys who runs Hamsexy

[w4rot]

Sticks and stones
May break my bones.
So I use off line voodoo
http://www.voodooshop.com/images/products/dolls/A-1.jpg

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
rot

[n3jfw]

cool, I dig the airplant hair

[kc7jty]

Quote[/b] (VE3HBD @ Sep. 13 2006,19:57)].... any publicity is good publicity as long as they don't call us eHam.com #
did you conveniently forget to add Cue-R-Zed?

[kc7jty]

Quote[/b] (n3jfw @ Sep. 13 2006,18:02)]bzzt wrong answer. #
Yeah.....I'm sure it has absolutely no bearing whatsoever on the equation.

[VE3HBD]

Quote[/b] (kc7jty @ Sep. 14 2006,19:08)]Quote[/b] (VE3HBD @ Sep. 13 2006,19:57)].... any publicity is good publicity as long as they don't call us eHam.com
did you conveniently forget to add Cue-R-Zed?
No. There is no official quarrel between QRZ and Hamsexy. Fred and I get along just fine.

QRZ is a fine site with a great history, and serves it's members well. Hamsexy is a mere gnat compared to the grand dragonfly that is QRZ.

I'm not too sure why people are getting their panties in a knot about Hamsexy, though. Who cares? I mean, don't get me wrong... the publicity is great and I'm happy everytime we are honored by being mentioned on QRZ - but hey... if us removing our Politics forum causes enough gnashing of teeth that people feel it neccesary to put finger to key and accuse us of all sorts of crazy things, man... that warms me down to the cockles of my heart.

I think it's great!

[kc7jty]

Just scoped your bio. Are there any beavers in Taiwan? If so say hi to one for me.

[VE3HBD]

What?

This issue is very amusing to me, considering who is weighing in. A lot of the names I see posting in this thread are those who have been kicked off of Hamsexy for one reason or another (or are boyfriends of those who were kicked off). You've gotta try pretty hard to get kicked off of the site, though.... and the few that have gotten the golden boot certainly have been kicked for good reasons. Going on racist and anti-semetic rants is a pretty efficient way to get booted from any respectable forum, though (even ours). A few other names I don't know - some have visited and decided Hamsexy wasn't for them... God bless 'em, they have that right and we thank them for giving us a shot. Our site certainly isn't for everyone. On the other hand, some have decided to call us out without even visiting our site, which is also their right (I guess).

The politics thing is a new one, though..... but if you've got a chip on your shoulder, you'll try anything to take a dig wherever and whenever.

[K8TEK]

Bryan,

The only problem I have with the site is tvsjr. That man stops at nothing to harass me, and you allow him to do it.

[k5mke]

Gentlemen?

I'm not at all familiar with the HamSexy site....but I do see a lot of political bashings going on here at QRZ.com. Some (no names) have even taken to posting less flattering 'perceptions' of others. The old, Dr. Phil line about, "There IS no REALITY, merely perception." doesn't hold water. If I've smashed my thumb accidently when hammering a nail, the pain, swelling and blood blister are Reality, Phil, not a perception. Can you TELL, I'm not a Dr. Phil fan?, hehehehehe. Should I "accept" your "perception" of me, knowing that it is not TRUE, then I'm allowing you to have "POWER" over me and I simply refuse to do that.

IMHO, the Politics name should be removed from this forum, along with any discussions about organized Religion as well. These type of discussions do nothing positive for the Ham Radio community nor the World, for that matter. It only inflames the minds of those with opposing thoughts.

HATE is such a harsh word to use. I hate no one and yet I may agree to disagree with anyone, I will still fight for their right to express and have that feeling. Hate is a wasted emotion. It does nothing to the offended target, but eats like a cancer on one's mental health, physical health and one's soul. It causes ulcer's, raises one's blood pressure, which in turn, shortens one's life.

I, for one, want to hang around for a l-o-n-g time to be able to ENJOY LIFE with my family and those good friends I have made via ham radio. Yes, I'd like the "opportunity" to have a QSO with each one of you, no matter what your political or religious stance. No, I won't discuss politics and my Faith is a very deep and personal relationship and may NOT be right for you. If asked, I can only tell of what that relationship has been between THE CREATOR and myself, period.

Now, having said that...Why aren't y'all are sharing recipies about bar-b-que sauces, the UTLIMATE tail-gating dip, the perfect steak (hickory/mesqite/apple wood?), LOL! Y'all should KNOW that MEN are the Top Chefs.

Why aren't there more Texas Aggie Travelin' Salesman jokes... I have a real good "groaner" (aka. corney) one, hehe.

Now, if I've offened anyone's sensibilities, my deepest and most sincere apology. But, this is just MY OPINION.

NOTE: Your mileage may vary; guaranteed 90 days or 90 feet, which ever comes first; does not include tax, title, license, or insurance. Void where prohibited. My opinion may appear smaller in your right-side rear view mirror. I do not validate parking tickets. Linux operation optional. Clearance height is 16.5 feet for half-wave 10 meter operations. Speed limit is approximately 86,000 miles per second..no passing. Live LONG and prosper.

Make it so, Number One.

Respectfully submitted,
73,

Buck / K5-MKE

Shakespeare's Henry V, Act 4, Scene 3:

Rather proclaim it, Westmoreland, through my host,
That he which hath no stomach to this fight,
Let him depart; his passport shall be made
And crowns for convoy put into his purse:
We would not die in that man's company
That fears his fellowship to die with us.
This day is called the feast of Crispian:
He that outlives this day, and comes safe home,
Will stand a tip-toe when the day is named,
And rouse him at the name of Crispian.
He that shall live this day, and see old age,
Will yearly on the vigil feast his neighbours,
And say 'To-morrow is Saint Crispian:'
Then will he strip his sleeve and show his scars.
And say 'These wounds I had on Crispin's day.'
Old men forget: yet all shall be forgot,
But he'll remember with advantages
What feats he did that day: then shall our names.
Familiar in his mouth as household words
Harry the king, Bedford and Exeter,
Warwick and Talbot, Salisbury and Gloucester,
Be in their flowing cups freshly remember'd.
This story shall the good man teach his son;
And Crispin Crispian shall ne'er go by,
From this day to the ending of the world,
But we in it shall be remember'd;
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition:
And gentlemen in England now a-bed
Shall think themselves accursed they were not here,
And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
That fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day.

[KC4HGH]

Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 14 2006,17:09)]Quote[/b] (KC4HGH @ Sep. 14 2006,14:47)]...and there you go again, painting everybody not of your ilk with the broad, hateful brush you tote around daily....

Your ulcers must be tremendous; you seem to be a creative, intelligent fellow, but misguided. #You appear to me like a computer hacker: using his vast talents for the wrong reason.
I keep coming back to the "hateful" thing. #Please show me anywhere where I have ever said "I hate Bush". #I am hateful because I do not agree with you.

You will also see that I have previously stated that I hate what he represents.

Concerning your preoccupation with what I should be doing with my life? #Well, I certainly wouldn't consider your manner to be that of a gentleman.

However, thank you Dr. Welby.
It concerns your constant picking and unprovoked attacks at those who do not constantly jive with your way of thinking....

Go get some medicine for that ulcer- if you let it heal, maybe you won't be so irratable.

[wv6z]

Being the obnoxious sod that I am, I enjoy both sites........ QRZ for the features and information and Hamsexy for the lighter side of our 'shared-by-us-all' hobby of misfits. It is unfortunate that the Politics thread is gone from Hamsexy as it made a pleasant alternate to the far left liberal, PITA, 'Let's Start A Hug A Terrorist Day' and 'Hug A Tree' bunch here and for serious radio discussion beyond what Motorola has to offer, QRZ has it's place.

As much as we pick on each other and everyone else on Hamsexy, it's all in good fun, well, for most of us, as I was the obnoxious little fat kid who would jab you with a stick to see if you would cry to Mummy or be up for a bloody good fight, my opinion may not be shared by anyone else either here or there, but, I can honestly say that I really don't care.

Anyway, if you are stupid enough to take it beyond an opinion and take it down to a personal level, expect to be banned from either site. If you think that it all needs to be serious all of the time, try this....... go look yourself in the eye in the mirror and say out loud, "I am an amateur radio operator." If you can do that without, laughing, crying or being proud, come on over, I'll be glad to jab you in the eye with a stick to help snap you back to reality.

My point? Easy really, Hamsexy is a collection of friends that may or may have not met face to face who share similar views, interests and complimenting senses of humor.... if you don't fit in, so what, there are other places to go and share your interests with other like minded individuals......... QRZ is a group of thousands upon thousands of predominantly amateur radio enthusiasts who share a common hobby, or here's another analogy, Hamsexy is Frankie's FunPark and QRZ is Disneyland, we all have our preferences so we can choose one or the other, or both and if you don't like one or the other, just STFU and don't go back, or don't come back..... how hard can this be to grasp, even for a bunch of hams. Geebus, this is all supposed to be fun and entertaining, if it's not, consider your options. You have the right to speak your mind and I have the right to agree, disagree, laugh, cry or slap the taste out of your mouth.

Oh, and have a lovely day, won't you? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Oh and Buck…… have you ever considered writing a sequel to ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy?’ You should, you, sir, are brilliant!

[kf4uga]

Bacon-wrapped bbq Scrimp
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups Jack Daniels BBQ Sauce ,Spicy
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pound peeled and deveined scrimp
1/2 pound pepper bacon( or preferred bacon)

Preparation
1.Cut slices of baconin half.
2.Cook bacon halfway ( should not be crisp).
3.CombineJack Daniel's sauce , lemon juice,and garlic powder( pour half of mixture into seperate bowl for later use).
4.Dip scrimp into half of sauce to thoroughly coat.
5.Wrap each piece of scrimp with 1/2 piece of bacon.
6.Place on skewer( leave small space between pieces).
7.Place on greased hot grill, basting with remaining sauce mixture.
8.Grill for approximately 4-6 minutes( depending on size of scrimp).


*Note ... this recipe is not approved for non bacon loving individuals
* Also goes well with Busch's Beans.
* Combination of scrimp, Busch's beans, and 40 oz's of your favorite beer may be deemed a noxious pollutant by your XYL



Enjoy the SCRIMP .......73's KF4UGA

[WF7A]

Quote[/b] (k5mke @ Sep. 14 2006,21:36)]IMHO, the Politics name should be removed from this forum, along with any discussions about organized Religion as well. These type of discussions do nothing positive for the Ham Radio community nor the World, for that matter. It only inflames the minds of those with opposing thoughts.
I'd have to disagree with you there, Donald: politics and religion should be discussed on-line and elsewhere; it's important to see the flip side of a philosophy or point of view. I think the world would be a better place if we used the two golden words (not those two, silly), "I understand."

The problem is that we take politics and religion to heart because we're passionate about them on one level or another...and it's that passion that gets the better of us sometimes so we lose objectivity.

Nuke the gay, Republican whales for Jesus! (That should pretty much offend everybody. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

[wv6z]

Nuke the gay,Jewish, Puerto Rican, Republican, Welsh whales for Jesus!

THere...... much better!

[VE3HBD]

Quote[/b] (K8TEK @ Sep. 15 2006,05:25)]Bryan,

The only problem I have with the site is tvsjr. #That man stops at nothing to harass me, and you allow him to do it.
Oh, your problems with Hamsexy go a lot deeper than just Terry, man.

[G7HEU]

I do remember the Hamsexy people making fun of fat radio hams. After a while pictures emerged of the Hamsexy forum operators.

Pots / kettles?

[nx6d]

Quote[/b] (VE3HBD @ Sep. 15 2006,02:16)]The politics thing is a new one, though..... but if you've got a chip on your shoulder, you'll try anything to take a dig wherever and whenever.
Bryan:

You still haven't really explained your phobia about any political discussions on your site, especially when they are confined to one forum, and one forum only. You decided to post here, so the question is fair game.

Dave NX6D
sonoma County, CA

[kc7jty]

Quote[/b] (VE3HBD @ Sep. 14 2006,04:16)]You've gotta try pretty hard to get kicked off of the site, though.... and the few that have gotten the golden boot certainly have been kicked for good reasons.
In your mind only pal.

[kc7jty]

Quote[/b] (VE3HBD @ Sep. 14 2006,04:16)]any respectable forum,
oh brother!

[VE3HBD]

Quote[/b] (nx6d @ Sep. 15 2006,08:52)]Quote[/b] (VE3HBD @ Sep. 15 2006,02:16)]The politics thing is a new one, though..... but if you've got a chip on your shoulder, you'll try anything to take a dig wherever and whenever.
Bryan:

You still haven't really explained your phobia about any political discussions on your site, especially when they are confined to one forum, and one forum only. You decided to post here, so the question is fair game. sonoma County, CA
It's certainly fair game - the truth of the matter is this: We have no phobia regarding political discussion - the two anti-Bush threads started in the two weeks before we decided to axe the forums had no bearing on why we deleted them.

Removal of the politics forum has been discussed among our moderators for quite some time (moderators of Hamsexy are among the users and moderators of QRZ - they can tell you).

As well, there are several forums on Hamsexy that could very well get the axe in the near future as we try to 'trim the fat' and get rid of some of the non-radio oriented forums (railfanning, our buy & sell forums, gun discussions, NWS postings area, etc.). If we get rid of the gun forum, does that mean that we are suddenly anti-gun? Kinda falls to the wayside of the whole Neocon conspiracy.

Honestly, with the amount of people on here (and in general) who have chips on their collective shoulders regarding Hamsexy, we could have deleted anything and people would have started bitching.

It was not a political thing. I, myself am no fan of Bush nor how Iraq was handled, so the whole "neo-con conspiracy" theory really holds no water. These accusations were made by a vocal few who have nothing better to do but whine about something that makes no sense.

Seriously, though - this whole argument was started and continued by crybabies who were banned from Hamsexy for some reason or another, so this whole exchange doesn't really concern me in the slightest. A lot of the names I see crying against us here aren't even members of the site nor have visited the forum in question. Unfortunatley, those who are members of and contribute to Hamsexy are now getting false impressions of our intentions, which is my real concern.

[VE3HBD]

Quote[/b] (G7HEU @ Sep. 15 2006,08:28)]I do remember the Hamsexy people making fun of fat radio hams. After a while pictures emerged of the Hamsexy forum operators.

Pots / kettles?
Hey - One of the founding testaments of hamsexy is that we are making fun of oursevles...

We're fat, nerdy hams who devote our time to an archaic and pointless hobby.

We've said it many times, but nice attempt at the insult though http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[kc7jty]

Quote[/b] ][QUOTE=kc7jty on hamsexy] Ever wonder why the Nazis were so hell bent on destroying the Jews? It wasn't due to some senseless racist nonsense like you have been brainwashed


My greatest sin on Hamsexy is quoted right here for all to see. That wasn't what got me canned though. It was contesting the "your silence says it all" remark that did it.

Nobody but me speaks for what I'm thinking or not thinking.

Interesting you know I'm "anti-semitic trash" but you don't know who made the "your silence" remark or who did the actual banning.

then there is this:
"I banned you for being the anti-semitic piece of trash you are".

[G7HEU]

Quote[/b] (VE3HBD @ Sep. 15 2006,11:21)]Quote[/b] (G7HEU @ Sep. 15 2006,08:28)]I do remember the Hamsexy people making fun of fat radio hams. After a while pictures emerged of the Hamsexy forum operators.

Pots / kettles?
Hey - One of the founding testaments of hamsexy is that we are making fun of oursevles...

We're fat, nerdy hams who devote our time to an archaic and pointless hobby.

We've said it many times, but nice attempt at the insult though #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif
'The insult'? An insult surely? I realise though you are a teacher...

If I wanted to insult you I don't think there would be any perception of an attempt. Thanks for your answer though.

The hobby may be archaic and perhaps anachronistic too. It's not pointless for me though - I enjoy it a great deal. It's 'point' is to provide me with enjoyment and sometimes a learning experience. If you find this hobby pointless why do you continue with it?

Steve.

[VE3HBD]

Quote[/b] (G7HEU @ Sep. 15 2006,11:42)]If you find this hobby pointless why do you continue with it?
So I can continue to commune with such kind and enlightened folks such as yourself http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Quote[/b] (kc7jty @ Sep. 15 2006,10:00)]Interesting you know I'm "anti-semitic trash" but you don't know who made the "your silence" remark or who did the actual banning.

Eh.. you're just under the false idea that everyone is entitled to a response. Oops...

[kc7jty]

Quote[/b] (VE3HBD @ Sep. 14 2006,13:16)]Eh.. you're just under the false idea that everyone is entitled to a response. Oops...
false

[ve2nsm]

Quote[/b] (k5mke @ Sep. 15 2006,08:36)]Gentlemen?
Hey man! That's MY avatar!!! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

[nx6d]

Quote[/b] (ve2nsm @ Sep. 15 2006,12:25)]Quote[/b] (k5mke @ Sep. 15 2006,08:36)]Gentlemen?
Hey man! That's MY avatar!!! #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif
I thought yours was the little yellow boxes! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[W1GUH]

A bunch of posts ago I read someting like "you have to try really hard to get canned" or something like that.

The thing is that I recently tried to register for the first time, ever, and got the message:

This email has been banned.

There was no further explanation, even after a polite email to ask them why.

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif

[W2LYS]

Quote[/b] ]Why aren't there more Texas Aggie Travelin' Salesman jokes... I have a real good "groaner" (aka. corney) one, hehe.


Post it! Post it!!!!

(or email it to me....)

[k4kyv]

Quote[/b] (VE3HBD @ Sep. 15 2006,11:17)]Removal of the politics forum has been discussed among our moderators for quite some time (moderators of Hamsexy are among the users and moderators of QRZ - they can tell you)...
...It was not a political thing. I, myself am no fan of Bush nor how Iraq was handled, so the whole "neo-con conspiracy" theory really holds no water. These accusations were made by a vocal few who have nothing better to do but whine about something that makes no sense.
Perhaps I can shed some light on the situation. The sudden upswing in political discussions on the HamSexy site was the result of the closure of another ham radio related board, that had originally been specifically set up to handle off-topic discussions, similar to this forum on QRZ. That board was closed because one or two cry-babies didn't like the political orientation of most of the threads (even though they just monitored, without participating). Just before that board was closed, one of the cry-babies had even publicly contacted the administrators and offered to make a hefty monetary contribution (bribe) if that forum were given the axe. But as far as I know, he never followed thruough with his promise once the forum was gone.

So the dislocated participants decided to try to carry on using HamSexy's "Politics" forum, given that it was somewhat obscure and activity was very light, while seemingly inviting just the kind of activity that had been squashed on the other forum. I recall posting a message there (on HamSexy) several months ago, and it still appeared on the first page of the topics index.

Then, within a week of joining the HSX "Politics" forum and generating a greatly increased volume of activity, the new members found it too, to be unexpectedly pulled from under them.

No justification for suspicion?

[K8TEK]

Bryan,

Go ahead and "trim the fat" from the forum. You are already losing a ton of contributers over there, why not give people more of a reason not to post there!

[w4rot]

Quote[/b] (W2LYS @ Sep. 15 2006,16:43)]Quote[/b] ]Why aren't there more Texas Aggie Travelin' Salesman jokes... I have a real good "groaner" (aka. corney) one, hehe. #


Post it! #Post it!!!!

(or email it to me....)
Ditto here.
Be forewarned though...I am a knee slapper type.
Gut wrench is good too.
rot

[N7RJD]

Quote[/b] (VE3HBD @ Sep. 15 2006,05:17)]Seriously, though - this whole argument was started and continued by crybabies who were banned from Hamsexy for some reason or another, so this whole exchange doesn't really concern me in the slightest.
My guess is a lot of these that have worked their way into being banned from your site are also those who took great pride in working to be banned here so they could claim it as a badge of honor at your site. They thought that as long as they were bashing QRZ they would be welcome with open arms. Now they find this not to be the only requirement for their membership being held in good standing and have flip flopped their griping.

Funniest is that one of those in this thread most outspoken against you is one that was throwing all kinds of things around on these forums during the last uprising between members of this site and yours. I bold the word members to emphasize that the problems at that time were stirred by members and not the staff of either site. Their basic jest at that time was that QRZ was evil and HamSexy could do no wrong (and vice versa I'm sure.) Looks like that honeymoon is over. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif I'm sure you won't lose too much sleep over it.

Anyway, best wishes for continued success with your site. I have visited and found a good deal of humor there. I have never registered as a user so obviously have never been banned. Maybe someday I will register and we can make arrangements for you to ban me so I can get in on the bash fun too, I hate feeling left out. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[G7HEU]

Quote[/b] (VE3HBD @ Sep. 15 2006,12:16)]Quote[/b] (G7HEU @ Sep. 15 2006,11:42)]If you find this hobby pointless why do you continue with it?
So I can continue to commune with such kind and enlightened folks such as yourself http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Quote[/b] ]Interesting you know I'm "anti-semitic trash" but you don't know who made the "your silence" remark or who did the actual banning.

Eh.. you're just under the false idea that everyone is entitled to a response. Oops...
A cheap trick to quote my text and mix it up with something else that I didn't type.

Very low class.

[kf6rdn]

Quote[/b] (K8TEK @ Sep. 15 2006,14:09)]Bryan,

Go ahead and "trim the fat" from the forum. #You are already losing a ton of contributers over there, why not give people more of a reason not to post there!
Weren't you a moderator there at one point?

Not an accusation, or insult intended, I just vaguely remember you posting things about it. Of course my memory may be failing...
(Probably)

[gw4rcm]

Quote[/b] (KC4HGH @ Sep. 14 2006,22:47)]*sigh* As usual, you are wrong...
Been through the last 5 pages And I have not seen a post by W3SY.

RCM

[N7RJD]

Quote[/b] (kf6rdn @ Sep. 15 2006,10:21)]Quote[/b] (K8TEK @ Sep. 15 2006,14:09)]Bryan,

Go ahead and "trim the fat" from the forum. You are already losing a ton of contributers over there, why not give people more of a reason not to post there!
Weren't you a moderator there at one point?

Not an accusation, or insult intended, I just vaguely remember you posting things about it. Of course my memory may be failing...
(Probably)
You are right (about the claim anyway.) I did a bit of research before adding my last post to be sure I was thinking of the right person. I found a number of posts with TEK defending HamSexy and stating he was a moderator at their site. If you were to look through some of the same things I did you would find he and one other with a very similar callsign heavily baiting the old QRZ vs. HamSexy feud.

[VE3HBD]

Quote[/b] (W1GUH @ Sep. 15 2006,13:40)]A bunch of posts ago I read someting like "you have to try really hard to get canned" or something like that.

The thing is that I recently tried to register for the first time, ever, and got the message:

This email has been banned.

There was no further explanation, even after a polite email to ask them why.

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif
If no response was given, I apologize. Spam filter sometimes chomp messages.

phpBB has a very ineloquant way of informing prospective members of such, but you got that message if you tried to sign up with a 'disposable' e-mail address (gmail, yahoo, hotmail, etc.) - due to the large amount of people who like to join Hamsexy to spam or tell us off, we only accept ISP or ham radio callsign e-mail domains (ARRL, RAC, etc.)

[VE3HBD]

Quote[/b] (K8TEK @ Sep. 15 2006,15:09)]Bryan,

Go ahead and "trim the fat" from the forum. You are already losing a ton of contributers over there, why not give people more of a reason not to post there!
Haha. Like who? Shaun? Big loss. We're still reeling.

Whatever, man. If Hamsexy is going down hill and sucks as much as you say, why do you still visit? Why not just follow your little buddy and leave?

[VE3HBD]

Quote[/b] (G7HEU @ Sep. 15 2006,16:17)]Quote[/b] (VE3HBD @ Sep. 15 2006,12:16)]Quote[/b] (G7HEU @ Sep. 15 2006,11:42)]If you find this hobby pointless why do you continue with it?
So I can continue to commune with such kind and enlightened folks such as yourself http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Quote[/b] ]Interesting you know I'm "anti-semitic trash" but you don't know who made the "your silence" remark or who did the actual banning.

Eh.. you're just under the false idea that everyone is entitled to a response. Oops...
A cheap trick to quote my text and mix it up with something else that I didn't type.

Very low class.
Yeah, I just noticed that. It was certainly not intentional, and I will go back right now and edit the post.

Sorry about that, mate - it was 100% my mistake. I was just trying to cut down on 5000 posts from me at once by combining the message and including a post from you and kc7jty (the "anti-semetic trash" comment). I certainly wasn't my intention to put words in your mouth.

I humbly apologize for that.

[kc7jty]

God help he be confused with ANTI-SEMITISM!http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif

[K8TEK]

Yes, I was a moderator.

Click here (http://forums.hamsexy.com/viewtopic.php?t=4891) to see why I am no longer one. WARNING: CONTAINS COLORFUL LANGUAGE

[K1OU]

Quote[/b] (KC4HGH @ Sep. 15 2006,05:54)]Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 14 2006,17:09)]Quote[/b] (KC4HGH @ Sep. 14 2006,14:47)]...and there you go again, painting everybody not of your ilk with the broad, hateful brush you tote around daily....

Your ulcers must be tremendous; you seem to be a creative, intelligent fellow, but misguided. #You appear to me like a computer hacker: using his vast talents for the wrong reason.
I keep coming back to the "hateful" thing. #Please show me anywhere where I have ever said "I hate Bush". #I am hateful because I do not agree with you.

You will also see that I have previously stated that I hate what he represents.

Concerning your preoccupation with what I should be doing with my life? #Well, I certainly wouldn't consider your manner to be that of a gentleman.

However, thank you Dr. Welby.
It concerns your constant picking and unprovoked attacks at those who do not constantly jive with your way of thinking....

Go get some medicine for that ulcer- if you let it heal, maybe you won't be so irratable.
And you came after me because you obviously don't agree with my way of doing things. Sounds like the ulcer is yours.

[w4rot]

Ok.. We agree.
Coors Light sucks.
I can live with that.
When and where can I say mean stuff about Tom,KC9ECI?
Just trying to fit in.
Good Morning WisCOWsin!
rot

[N7RJD]

Quote[/b] (K8TEK @ Sep. 15 2006,12:23)]Yes, I was a moderator.

Click here (http://forums.hamsexy.com/viewtopic.php?t=4891) to see why I am no longer one. WARNING: CONTAINS COLORFUL LANGUAGE
Requires username and password. Tell me why your story would be worth registering a username to read.

[K8TEK]

Quote[/b] (KE7DLG @ Sep. 15 2006,21:54)]Requires username and password. Tell me why your story would be worth registering a username to read.
Honestly, it wouldn't be worth it.

[K1OU]

http://private.freepage.de/cgi-bin/feets/freepage_ext/41030x030A/rewrite/anhab/WestSide1.jpg

[VE3HBD]

Ooohh... Can I be a Jet?

Because....

When you're a Jet,
You're a Jet all the way
From your first cigarette
To your last dyin' day.

When you're a Jet,
If the spit hits the fan,
You got brothers around,
You're a family man!

You're never alone,
You're never disconnected!
You're home with your own:
When company's expected,
You're well protected!

Then you are set
With a capital J,
Which you'll never forget
Till they cart you away.
When you're a Jet,
You stay a Jet!

[K1OU]

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[w4rot]

Alice Cooper
Gutter Cats Vs. The Jets


I met an alley cat
Pussyfootin' around
Till the break of dawn
Found me knocked out flat on my head

Some feline beauty
Waved her tail my way
I just had to stay
I couldn't get the blood off my hands

She made my eyes bug out
Her tail stand up
And I ain't even in heat for a month

Meow
House cat
You really got it made
Sleepin' all night
And perfect delight of day

Some feline beauty
Waved her tail my way
I just had to stay
I couldn't get the blood off my bed

She made my eyes bug out
Her tail stand up
And I ain't even in heat for a month

Meow
Meow
Meow
Meow
Meow

Some bad cats from 4th Street
Come down to our alley
Well, we say that's cool
But just stay away from me and my boys

Eyes clash
And claws slash
And green-eyed fur goes flyin'
Midnight
Cat fight
Neck bite
Die

When you're a jet, you're a jet all the way
From your first cigarette till your last dyin' day
When you're a jet, let 'em do what they can
Little boy, you got friends, you're a family man
The jets are in gear
They're always well respected
You're never alone
When company's expected
You're well-protected

Here come the jets like a bat out of hell
Somone gets in our way
Someone don't look so well
When you're a jet you stay a jet

[kf6rdn]

Quote[/b] (K8TEK @ Sep. 15 2006,17:57)]Quote[/b] (KE7DLG @ Sep. 15 2006,21:54)]Requires username and password. Tell me why your story would be worth registering a username to read.
Honestly, it wouldn't be worth it.
True...

It's kinda like some of the stuff here... Kinda like driving by an accident, for some reason you can't help looking.. then wish you hadn't..
http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Wow... had to dig in my memory to 'rememer the west side story quote.

[wv6z]

Quote[/b] (gw4rcm @ Sep. 14 2006,17:39)]Quote[/b] (KC4HGH @ Sep. 14 2006,22:47)]*sigh* As usual, you are wrong...
Been through the last 5 pages And I have not seen a post by W3SY.

RCM
Bwaaa Haaa Haaa, you cheeky old sod! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[ve2nsm]

Quote[/b] (nx6d @ Sep. 15 2006,16:26)]Quote[/b] (ve2nsm @ Sep. 15 2006,12:25)]Quote[/b] (k5mke @ Sep. 15 2006,08:36)]Gentlemen?
Hey man! That's MY avatar!!! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif
I thought yours was the little yellow boxes! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif
Shhhht, don't bring this back http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[N7RJD]

Quote[/b] (kf6rdn @ Sep. 15 2006,13:29)]Kinda like driving by an accident, for some reason you can't help looking.. then wish you hadn't..
http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
I don't drive by accidents although I have passed a number of acts of stupidity recently. I have often wondered how far from the scene the cell phone lands under varying conditions. Maybe I can get a federal grant to study this. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Oh well, by next month we will have our first snow and ice of the season and we can break in all the Calif. guys that moved up here over the summer.

[n3jfw]

Quote[/b] (K8TEK @ Sep. 15 2006,21:23)]Yes, I was a moderator.

Click here (http://forums.hamsexy.com/viewtopic.php?t=4891) to see why I am no longer one. # WARNING: #CONTAINS COLORFUL LANGUAGE
I defended you two degenerates more than you'll ever know.

oh well


BTW-you don't need a user/pw to read that thread now

[K8MHZ]

I would definitely say that the HamSexy site has changed ham radio for the better.

When I first stumbled across the site I thought it's existence was merely to bash the ARES groups. #I wrote to Bryan and explained that our ARES group, as the case with many others, was nothing like the groups that they were making fun of and I explained how we worked to keep the much complained about 'wannabees' out of our groups.

He printed my e-mail and asked to keep them coming. #It seems that the site was very interested in posting both sides but had little in the form of sensible posts to that effect.

The site illustrated to me that the wannabee problem exists in many areas, even in the UK, and can hamper the working relationships between well trained and well meaning volunteer communicators and their intended served agencies. #If they would have made their point in the usual blah-blah manner, who would have noticed?

The site also brings to light many other not so endearing attributes of ham radio in a manner meant to entertain those with adequate senses of humor. #

What was once a scourge has now become a sought venue for HamSexiness. #Now hams with scores of antennas and radios actually want their vehicles to be in the HamSexy limelight. #The word HamSexy itself now has multiple meanings. #It can mean either hideous or cool, depending upon the context used.

As Bryan said the site tries to remain close to the subject of ham radio. #There are plenty of places to talk politics and I see no problem with Bryan's desire to remove it as a non-ham related sector of the site.

I applaud the modus operandi of the HamSexy staff to resist the erosion of the site by attempting the unattainable task of trying to please all that visit. #The mere attempt would dull the site to mediocrity. #I am glad that HamSexy realizes that it is the flair that fans seek and the outrageous pictures and stories are the main attraction of the site, a site becoming rapidly well known among hams and non-ham EMS workers alike.

Bryan did not have to come here and explain his actions, but he did. #He did so very succinctly and still had to dodge a few arrows in the process.

I suggest that some time is spent on the HamSexy site before uttering a critique. #There will be posts that will enrage some folks but more that are just plain hilarious. # The pictures alone are worth taking a few hits to our egos. #And if you have a beef with them I can tell you by experience that a well written message to Bryan will answered with respect. #It may even get your view of a hot topic on the cover of HamSexy.

73,

Mark K8MHZ

P.S. #They like pictures!

[ka5piu]

Hello.

Do not get me wrong, I do not agree with everything that goes on at hamsexy.
But several of my friends are now hams, due in part to hamsexy.
Everybody who knows me knows I like to mess with radios.
A lot have said that they liked the idea of what I was doing but did not like the supercop mentality.
Hamsexy is anything but supercop, more like a bunch of high school kids gone wild with radios, nothing wrong with that.

[VE3HBD]

Quote[/b] (n3jfw @ Sep. 16 2006,08:15)]Quote[/b] (K8TEK @ Sep. 15 2006,21:23)]Yes, I was a moderator.

Click here (http://forums.hamsexy.com/viewtopic.php?t=4891) to see why I am no longer one. WARNING: CONTAINS COLORFUL LANGUAGE
I defended you two degenerates more than you'll ever know.

oh well


BTW-you don't need a user/pw to read that thread now
Yes, the registration-requirement for that thread has been deactivated.

So take K8TEK's advice.. check the thread out... see why he was removed as moderator.

Tim must be completley mentally ill at this point, because the thread paints him and his boyfriend in a *terrible* light.

[wd0ct]

I skimmed through the link. Jeez, the one dude couldn't even shut up about a guy's sister when he was at the guy's house. Can you get any dumber than that?

[K8TEK]

Quote[/b] (VE3HBD @ Sep. 16 2006,12:54)]So take K8TEK's advice.. check the thread out... see why he was removed as moderator.

Tim must be completley mentally ill at this point, because the thread paints him and his boyfriend in a *terrible* light.
Someone asked what happened and they were told. I don't see how my mental illness has anything to do with that.

[K8MHZ]

Quote[/b] ]Someone asked what happened and they were told. #I don't see how my mental illness has anything to do with that.


http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[KC9JIQ]

Quote[/b] (KC2ESD @ Sep. 14 2006,05:42)]Expect more Political discussions here as those on Hamsexy move to QRZ to get there debate fix. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif I don't think they can! I belive many of those have been banned, according the the *other* QRZ site, *F*qrz.com.

Quote[/b] ]Join the QRZ-FREE Ham Club
Email Fred Lloyd and demand that he remove you from his ********** database!
Then email me and let me know that you are QRZ-FREE
Here is the ever growing list of hams who have already been removed. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif

and THIS IS hilarious, Hamsexy shutting down the Political forums, and then I read this:
Quote[/b] ]--On Friday, September 17, 2004 1:48 AM -0400 Mike Iszak
<@warpzone.ca> wrote:

> Fred;
>
> Thanks for the quick replies.
>
> However, I fully support free speech, which is exactly what Hamsexy
> supports. It serves as a site to archive (and admittidly, poke fun
at) the
> side of ham radio that the public sees. The general public doesn't care
> about Skywarn or ARES or anything like that - all they see ham radio as
> being as a bunch of social rejects that smell and have no life. That's
> exactly what Hamsexy pokes fun at. It doesn't poke fun at those of
us who
> actually make a (good) difference in the community, just those few bad
> apples as you mention. Personally, I think banning somebody that is in
> support of free speech and just trying to make ham radio fun for
everyone is
> a major step in the wrong direction, that's why I choose to side with
them.
>
> -Mike

[n0jaa]

Quote[/b] (ab8ma @ Sep. 14 2006,09:39)]What does any of this have to do with dyepole antennas?

oops, wrong thread - sorry.
That should be, "What does that have to do with the price of Yagi antennas?" http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[N7RJD]

Quote[/b] (n3jfw @ Sep. 16 2006,02:15)]BTW-you don't need a user/pw to read that thread now
Well, since you folks went to the trouble to do that, probably at least partially due to my post, I had to thumb through it.

I have no side on this issue so all I can say is SAD. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

[ai4ep]

---------- QUESTION ----------

Are you folks griping or bragging about humsixty ?

I posted there some time back, mostly about the " n4dia situation " which I never really got any answers about....and now it really does not matter. :rock:

QRZ is still the best, most organized and fastest moving amateur web site on this planet. YOU know it, and that settles it.

I DO wish something was done on the PRODUCT REVIEWS to be better ( mo' betr ) organized here on qrz,... but that is the only thing E-HAM has going for it in my opinion.

But you know what I really hate is whenthespacebardoesnotworkonmykeyboardandallthewor dsallruntogetherlikethisuntilallofasudde
nitdecidestoworkcorrectlyagain, and then it works correctly.

hee hee hee http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[KI4PEQ]

Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 14 2006,16:29)]Quote[/b] (KC4HGH @ Sep. 14 2006,14:26)]However, dunno where you live, but we folks Down South have meaningful, mature discussions about both politics and religion.
Yes, we hear them on 75 whenever a contester beats you to a frequency that you have owned since 1913. #It sounds like a bunch of old fat ladies arguing over a bucket of chicken at a quilting bee.
Better than listening to all of those folks from Ohio moaning and groaning about how their union jobs all went to the southern states or overseas.

# http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[wv6z]

Quote[/b] (ai4ep @ Sep. 16 2006,10:30)]---------- QUESTION ----------

#Are you folks griping or bragging about humsixty ?
Well, I see you are keeping with tradition, you just missed the whole point........... as per usual! HAH! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[K1OU]

Quote[/b] (KI4PEQ @ Sep. 17 2006,13:23)]Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 14 2006,16:29)]Quote[/b] (KC4HGH @ Sep. 14 2006,14:26)]However, dunno where you live, but we folks Down South have meaningful, mature discussions about both politics and religion.
Yes, we hear them on 75 whenever a contester beats you to a frequency that you have owned since 1913. #It sounds like a bunch of old fat ladies arguing over a bucket of chicken at a quilting bee.
Better than listening to all of those folks from Ohio moaning and groaning about how their union jobs all went to the southern states or overseas.

# http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
At least in the north, people are willing to work... http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[ac4ut]

Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 18 2006,06:19)]Quote[/b] (KI4PEQ @ Sep. 17 2006,13:23)]Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 14 2006,16:29)]Quote[/b] (KC4HGH @ Sep. 14 2006,14:26)]However, dunno where you live, but we folks Down South have meaningful, mature discussions about both politics and religion.
Yes, we hear them on 75 whenever a contester beats you to a frequency that you have owned since 1913. #It sounds like a bunch of old fat ladies arguing over a bucket of chicken at a quilting bee.
Better than listening to all of those folks from Ohio moaning and groaning about how their union jobs all went to the southern states or overseas.

# http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
At least in the north, people are willing to work... http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
Your statement says all I need to know about you. I hope you are happy in your alternate reality.

[K1OU]

I was just kidding....jeez, it's a joke. Get over it!

[ac4ut]

Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 18 2006,06:30)]I was just kidding....jeez, it's a joke. #Get over it!
I am not upset. I just like to shake the tree every once in a while and see what falls out.

[K1OU]

Cool.;)

[al2n]

Quote[/b] (ac4ut @ Sep. 18 2006,06:47)]Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 18 2006,06:30)]I was just kidding....jeez, it's a joke. #Get over it!
I am not upset. I just like to shake the tree every once in a while and see what falls out.
My wife says that is how she found me. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[ac4ut]

Quote[/b] (al2n @ Sep. 18 2006,07:05)]Quote[/b] (ac4ut @ Sep. 18 2006,06:47)]Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 18 2006,06:30)]I was just kidding....jeez, it's a joke. #Get over it!
I am not upset. I just like to shake the tree every once in a while and see what falls out.
My wife says that is how she found me. #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
My wife say she is a fortunate woman to have found me.
I wonder what else she is lying about.

[K1OU]

My wife left with my best friend. I really miss my best friend.

[KD6NIG]

http://www.kd6nig.net/ms/beatingadeadhorse.gif

So, has HS got the publicity they wanted from this thread? #Because except for maybe warning all of us that they may be coming here, I don't see the point of the rest.

Or maybe I'm just not awake yet. #If its to warn us, I'm sure our group of political discussion persons will easily handle them.

[KC4HGH]

Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 15 2006,18:24)]Quote[/b] (KC4HGH @ Sep. 15 2006,05:54)]Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 14 2006,17:09)]Quote[/b] (KC4HGH @ Sep. 14 2006,14:47)]...and there you go again, painting everybody not of your ilk with the broad, hateful brush you tote around daily....

Your ulcers must be tremendous; you seem to be a creative, intelligent fellow, but misguided. #You appear to me like a computer hacker: using his vast talents for the wrong reason.
I keep coming back to the "hateful" thing. #Please show me anywhere where I have ever said "I hate Bush". #I am hateful because I do not agree with you.

You will also see that I have previously stated that I hate what he represents.

Concerning your preoccupation with what I should be doing with my life? #Well, I certainly wouldn't consider your manner to be that of a gentleman.

However, thank you Dr. Welby.
It concerns your constant picking and unprovoked attacks at those who do not constantly jive with your way of thinking....

Go get some medicine for that ulcer- if you let it heal, maybe you won't be so irratable.
And you came after me because you obviously don't agree with my way of doing things. #Sounds like the ulcer is yours.
Well, Jerry, we can disagree in a mature, adult manner without attacking one another- and lately, your posts have taken on the attack mode....and I haven't attacked you in any way.

Nope, never had an ulcur- I have peace in my life- and I certainly hope you find same in yours, since it seems something of great turmoil is bothering you....

Just remember, whether you believe it or not, the greatest Commantment is to love- and all else follows after.

73, Bud, out.

[K1OU]

Quote[/b] (KC4HGH @ Sep. 18 2006,10:29)]Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 15 2006,18:24)]Quote[/b] (KC4HGH @ Sep. 15 2006,05:54)]Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 14 2006,17:09)]Quote[/b] (KC4HGH @ Sep. 14 2006,14:47)]...and there you go again, painting everybody not of your ilk with the broad, hateful brush you tote around daily....

Your ulcers must be tremendous; you seem to be a creative, intelligent fellow, but misguided. #You appear to me like a computer hacker: using his vast talents for the wrong reason.
I keep coming back to the "hateful" thing. #Please show me anywhere where I have ever said "I hate Bush". #I am hateful because I do not agree with you.

You will also see that I have previously stated that I hate what he represents.

Concerning your preoccupation with what I should be doing with my life? #Well, I certainly wouldn't consider your manner to be that of a gentleman.

However, thank you Dr. Welby.
It concerns your constant picking and unprovoked attacks at those who do not constantly jive with your way of thinking....

Go get some medicine for that ulcer- if you let it heal, maybe you won't be so irratable.
And you came after me because you obviously don't agree with my way of doing things. #Sounds like the ulcer is yours.
Well, Jerry, we can disagree in a mature, adult manner without attacking one another- and lately, your posts have taken on the attack mode....and I haven't attacked you in any way.

Nope, never had an ulcur- I have peace in my life- and I certainly hope you find same in yours, since it seems something of great turmoil is bothering you....

Just remember, whether you believe it or not, the greatest Commantment is to love- and all else follows after.

73, Bud, out.
Please, please, PLEASE show me where I have personally attacked you.











Didn't think so.

[K8TEK]

Discussing politics in general is like pissing on a forest fire. It may be fun, but you aren't going to get anything accomplished.

[KC4HGH]

Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 18 2006,11:51)]Quote[/b] (KC4HGH @ Sep. 18 2006,10:29)]Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 15 2006,18:24)]Quote[/b] (KC4HGH @ Sep. 15 2006,05:54)]Quote[/b] (K1OU @ Sep. 14 2006,17:09)]Quote[/b] (KC4HGH @ Sep. 14 2006,14:47)]...and there you go again, painting everybody not of your ilk with the broad, hateful brush you tote around daily....

Your ulcers must be tremendous; you seem to be a creative, intelligent fellow, but misguided. #You appear to me like a computer hacker: using his vast talents for the wrong reason.
I keep coming back to the &q