Since Tim’s useful and timely post below took two comments before a flame war broke out between me and Slide, we might as well have some fun with this.
Here is the flame warriors roster. Go through, laugh, and then decide who is who.
For example- Birdzilla.
This fits for me and Slide as well as me and PPGAZ (and PPGAZ and SCS):
In a perpetual personal feud, Duelists generally don’t menace anyone but each other, unless, of course, another Warrior foolishly gets between them. They may not even remember what started the fight, but not they cordially loathe one another and seize every to go at each other. When the other Warriors eventually weary of their endless kvetching the Duelists will be shouted down or Nanny will ban them. Even after getting the heave-ho from one forum, however, it is not unusual for them to seeking each other in other forums to renew their fight.
Have fun. Check your ego at the door on this one, folks.
*** Update ***
Tim ims me: Grunter.
Steve
One of my good Internet buddies used to claim I was this one. Others may have a less flattering comparison in mind.
Darrell, of course, is obviously this one.
Perry Como
Hmmmm.
Krista
I’ve seen this before, and yeah, that is a perfect description of Birdzilla. Not sure which one I am (feel free to enlighten me.)
I think that many people on this site defy description, though.
Ancient Purple
Well, I would say that I am a cross between the Archivist and the Evil Clown.
But what I really want to be is the Perv.
Krista
Shit, I’m BlissNinny, aren’t I?
Pooh
Steve,
PotD.
Ancient Purple
Krista,
You are clearly the Evil Canadian.
Krista
They should have just named this one “the DougJ” and been done with it, really.
Pooh
fellatious
ppGaz
I’m not paying any attention to you, john, until you apologize to me for that completely bullshit blast on the other thread, first, and second, come down out of your glass house and stop throwing stones at your audience.
If you want more respect from commentators, try treating them with more respect. Just a suggestion. Maybe the most rational response to the daily dose of “You people are idiots” is not “I luuuuv you, man.”
You need to start drinking again. Seriously.
Pb
Check out filibuster–I’ve seen Al Maviva do this once or twice, at least… :)
John Cole
I am only throwing back the stones you chuck at me.
Ahem.
This is going to be fun, I can tell.
ppGaz
Seriously, you are way too thin-skinned lately.
There’s a political war going on out there and you are right in the middle of it.
Instead of poo-poohing it, why not lend your talents to it?
Paddy O'Shea
Ballooney Fights are the highlight of this place. The notion that serious dialogue is ever going to happen here is as nutty a notion as can be found on this site.
And the competition for that honor is fierce.
Blue Neponset
Bless his heart and all that, but I think this one describes Darrell pretty well.
Krista
Oh indeed.
This is fun.
John Cole
I am guilty of this.
Slartibartfast
I think there’s at least one of these, here.
Pooh
I was gonna say this, JC
Sock Puppet
Watching the Juicers engage in constructive self-criticism really is a very heartening and positive thing.
The future not only looks bright here, but for the whole world as well.
Krista
We never would have guessed…you’ve always been so subtle about it.
ppGaz
Everyone here knows this is me
However, I will play any part on the list as necessary depending on the theatrics of the scene, the cuplability of my adversary, and the arrogance of the blog owner.
At any given time, I am being at least two or three of these types, and on my best days, half a dozen at the same time.
While doing this I can work a crossword puzzle, mow the yard, and cook dinner for six people, without batting an eye.
I am the finest poster I know, bar none.
DougJ
Come on, John, don’t be an asshole here about ppgaz. If you want to include a liberal flame warrior go with Paddy or the guy who called Stormy that name I won’t repeat.
ppGaz
And, I’m modest to a fault.
John Cole
LOL. And I thought Cheney’s arranged hunt was barrelfishing. You mean accusing a person who publishes his thoughts on his personal website and then defends himself and his ideas might have an ego?
Who would have thunk it?
ppGaz
Now, enough about me. You all talk about me for a while.
Perry Como
John Cole Says:
Mr. Cole, you are too modest. Balloon-Juice is one big grenade and that’s why we love it.
John Cole
I was unaware I was picking on PPGAZ, DOUGJ. I betcha he would agree he and I have duelist mentalities.
Paddy O'Shea
I no longer exist to John Cole. He has shunned me.
ppGaz
I don’t know what “duelist” means, but I’ll bet you five dollars you can’t tell me what I want here, John.
Slide
I guess you can say I’m a “duelist” in my perpetual battle to keep Cole’s feet to the fire. I don’t loathe him in the least however, I actually like the misguided professor from WV. But when he says something particularly dumb (something that is happening with increasing frequency it seems), I find myself obligated to point that out to everyone. For his own good of course.
ppGaz
Oh I see, it’s on the list. No, not a duelist. But you still have a chance at my five bucks. Take a guess.
John Cole
Paddy- I love you still.
John Cole
PPGAZ- I have no idea which one you are. Your money is safe.
ppGaz
I want you on our side. I don’t think that’s on the list.
Pooh
lookatmeLOOKATMELOOKATMEEEEEEE
Paddy O'Shea
Well John, if you really loved me you’d take my home computer off of whatever it is you have me on. It is cramping my spontaneity.
Richard Bottoms
Archivist baby with a side of Centurion.
Though I think more so the Google powered variant.
Ten Hut!
Krista
ppGaz sweetie, didn’t anybody tell you you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar? This is just my guess, and feel free to correct me, but if you want to change a man’s mind about something, you don’t beat them over the head. That just makes guys dig in their heels. (Every woman on this site is probably nodding their head right now. We know how teeth-grindingly stubborn guys can be.) We have to welcome him with friendly smiles and open arms, as he’s being driven away by the corruption of the Republicans.
ppGaz
I’ve tried every approach known to man. Really.
Slide
I don’t see how anyone who is intellectually honest can support this administration. Has nothing to do with ideology anymore. Its not about right or left, conservative or liberal. Its about honesty. Its about competence. Its about fealty to our Constitution and everything it stands for.
ppGaz
I’ve even considered switching to this …
From this
ppGaz
Sorry, I meant, from this
stickler
That train done left the station awhile ago. All we have left now is the unlikely event of serious Democratic opposition, or the extremely unlikely event of Congressional GOP oversight.
Barring that, it’s “Good Morning, Teheran!” Brace yourselves.
The Disenfranchised Voter
ROFL!
Holy shit!
Alright let me find one for me.
ppGaz
Ok, John, I have to admit, these are as funny as hell.
Richard Bottoms
YEes. But who do you do with the flies?
The Disenfranchised Voter
Definitely me on some days:
Heh
and other times, it’s this
and my good days, this.
Oh and pulled one of these once. And it was Stormy’s fault. LOL.
ppGaz
Tomorrow: Why we should never post drunk.
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(Sorry, man, had to do it).
Jay C
This IS a truism, to be sure:
But then, we all know: shit draws the most flies of all….
Al Maviva
PB – I’ll concede that. But right back atcha.
I’m probably more like this on a good day, or this on a bad one.
I’m not sure anybody fits into any one category all the time but most people seem to fit a couple or three, over time.
Pb
Al Maviva,
NOOO, I categorically reject your baseless assertions! Or something. Cheers. :)
demimondian
I always aspired to Ent-ity.
The Disenfranchised Voter
Hahahah, I missed that one Steve.
Well played sir!
Pooh
TDV, I can think of at least one issue upon which you are ferouscrannus ;)
jg
“Have you heard the expression ‘only a hillbilly sits around figuring out the best way to catch flies’?”
:)
We all need a little NewsRadio in our lives.
Now I’m going to hop into my super karate monkey death car and go home.
http://evilzero.com/NewsRadio/Episodes/Ep57.htm
Richard Bottoms
Have you seen Dave Foley on Celeberity Poker? What in the hell happened to him??? He looks more like a Las Vegas lounge comic these days than TV headliner.
The Disenfranchised Voter
Heh, I’m stubborn. I can admit that.
But I still honestly think the commerce clause is misinterpreted.
Pooh
Don’t go all originalist on me, now…well remembered, BTW.
The Disenfranchised Voter
The origninalist term (when used by it’s proponents) is complete bullshit. I have yet to see an self-proclaimed originalist who believes that the Constitution is a secular document.
I don’t like the label. I feel it has been corrupted.
The Disenfranchised Voter
So many typo’s so little time…
Stormy70
If you want a real flame war, then you should be watching figure skating tonight.
Sorry, I couldn’t help myself.
Pooh
That’s not bad, Stormy. Not bad at all.
I mean it’s bad, but there are redeeming qualities to the badness. What were we talking about again?
Luminous Estuary
Stormy? Would you like to go to an Ellen party with me?
YellowJournalism
Definitely a lurker.
RonB
Oh, the trials and tribulations of being a farm league Balloon Juicer. I tried to start this last month, with little success.
scs
Okay John, I come back after being gone for a few days and I see me in your posts. I do not agree. To be a duelist, it seems to me you have to want/try to continue the feud with another person. I don’t think I EVER addressed ppGAz at all, for various reasons which I have told him already. I have no interest in addressing him, ever. But in practically each post I am in, invariable he will jump in on me with a “you suck”, or “you’re a liar” or “you’re always wrong”, with nothing to back it up. Pretty much each and every goddamn time. So to act like we are in some equal feud is ridiculous. I have no desire and never did to ever address ppgaz in any way. I only respond to him addressing me, and usually not after the first time but after the second or third time he tries to harass me. To act like that is morally equivalent is a common human reaction to try and find right and wrong on both sides. In this case he is wrong, because he starts it each and every time. He seeks me out, for I believe more than political reasons. That is what a bully does and he should be called on it and not allowed to continue it here. I don’t think the proper response to it for you and Tim to try and make light of it.
scs
I meant : “I don’t think I EVER addressed ppGAz first at all ” above.
scs
And ppgaz, please feel free to respond here, as it is only fair since I brought you up – only in response to John’s comment, by the way. But I ask you nicely again, after this post do NOT ever address me again, and it goes without saying that I will not ever address you. I am not trying to squelch criticism, but lets face it, what you say to me has no value to the debate here. Don’t even bother, because what you think of me or say to me is of no interest to anyone else on here, and why burden the other readers with long irrelevant drivel that should be devoted to talking about the issues. Stick to the issues, not the irrelevant insults. As much as you may enjoy harassing me, and calling me a little girl, a high schooler and a beauty parlour receptionist, and comment on me sleeping with my teddy bear, try to think more about sparing the other readers than the selfish pleasure you derive from harassment. But if you ignore the rule, than I will have no choice than to go after you as well and pollute the blog with return endless juvenile insults. The choice is yours.