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I've been directed to Newt's unhealthy obsession with me over at his own board, and against my better judgement read what he had to say
Here's some "for the record" for ya, newt.
For the record - I have never, nor will I ever, worship Stephen or anyone else. I have been on the verge of banning on several occasions at koiphen - when I disagree with someone, I say it, no matter WHO it is. It just so happens that the people who frequent your board have a higher concentration of idiocy than most, and thus I'm more inclined to disagree with them more often.
For the record - I'm not "afraid" to post at Newt's, I choose not to. For the same reason I choose not to enter a brothel or a crackhouse. Your board represents a sector of internet society which I will never associate myself with.
For the record - I never claimed to be some expert in koi, I have always presented myself as a fast-learning newbie who has a pretty good nose for BS, and when I notice something that stinks, I point it out.
For the record - my selling off of my indoor pond has nothing to do with my interest in koi, or somehow reaching my peak. It has everything to do with the long hours I'm putting into my real job. Koi is a hobby, and I choose to put the hobby on the back burner while I focus on more important things. Unlike you, I am not a bitter old man who has nothing better to do in his life but cause troubles for others, I am a young man just starting out in the world - the hobby will still be there when I have the time for it.
It's pretty clear to me what's happened here - you define yourself, you gain your value in life, from the fight. Stephen has been relatively quiet lately, so you needed to find a new target. You just can't stand to spend one minute thinking about how truly pathetic you are, so you find anyone and anything you can, and lash out at them. Earlier I called you a bitter old man - perhaps I was wrong, you're just a desperate child screaming for attention and self validation.
Well, here's your validation, Newt - I've read your rantings, I've given you the attention you so desperately desire. I've played into your little game, no matter what persona you have used. I hope you have enjoyed it. I hope I managed to bring a little joy into your life. I hope you spend one more night looking into the mirror and thiking "how the hell did I get like this". Because, if some ridiculous crusade on the internet against someone you've never met, and know nothing about, truly makes you happy, then please continue it. I wish I could gain my own happiness from such trite, meaningless things.
You know the difference between you and me? When I have a problem with soemone, I say it. I don't hide behind my own private board or false identities. I don't spend one minute blaming someone for poisoning boards and start a "board wars" category the next. I might be an *******, but you are an ******* AND a hypocrite.
Please, let your next attack come. Tear me apart on your board where you are "safe" from moderation. Log in and make your subtle jabs at me. Bait me to reply then call me scum for doing so. Play your little game. It's only the internet, and I could care less what games you play. The people who truly matter to me in this hobby, the ones whose opinions I value and respect, have met me at koi shows, or will meet me at koi shows in the future. No amount of your internet drama will change my own sense of self worth, or the opinions those folks have formed about me face to face.
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