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Old 03-May-04, 12:25 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Well as you all know I haven't been around for awhile, I was someplace I didnÂ’t want to be for reasons best left unsaid. It allowed me to look at my life in a different perspective and see what I was becoming. I offended about everyone I met, both in person and here on PR because of my HUGE Ego and my inability to be anything except the best in anything I do. My Family suffered, my friends suffered, and more importantly, I forgot who I was. I was addicted to PC. CouldnÂ’t get me away from it for 5 minutes. Had to test this tweak that. Staying up till god knows when. And on top of it all, I had to tell everyone that mine was faster than theirs. That pisses people off and I know realize that. And I am sorry. Also there were some things passed back and forth between members on IM. I want to apologize for those things also. I have talked to one of the members of those conversations and we have made amends on some of the problems. If that person wishes to post here please do. I just want to take responsibility for my actions and let people know I am sorry for being an a$$hole to everyone. I had a problem, and now I am taking necessary steps to correct that problem. I have knowledge that may help people somehow and I want to share that. To heck with everything else. I know I may be flamed for this post, heck I deserve it, but believe me when I say I am sorry. If you would like any details IM me on MSN, IÂ’ll be glad to answer them.


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Old 03-May-04, 12:32 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Have you gotten tested for overclockeritis? Sounds like you have many of the symptoms.

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Old 03-May-04, 12:36 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Wow, I for one have never noticed that your "ego" is to big, heck this is a computer modding forum...without an ego you will get chewed up and spit out. And as for computer addiction, I have one...hell I have spent 8+ hours today on my computer. Dont be so hard on yourself man, although i dont know any "details" on why your making this post..I still think its good that you made the post, it takes a special kind of person to admit he did rong on a public forum
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Wow, I for one have never noticed that your "ego" is to big, heck this is a computer modding forum...without an ego you will get chewed up and spit out. And as for computer addiction, I have one...hell I have spent 8+ hours today on my computer. Dont be so hard on yourself man, although i dont know any "details" on why your making this post..I still think its good that you mad the post, it takes a special kind of person to admit he did rong on a public forum

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If you need to give your computer away....Im here for ya bro. Whatever it takes to kick this habit, just PM me for my mailing address and ill reluctantly take it off your hands. Help me Help you..... Hehehe Glad your back man.
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Well as you all know I haven't been around for awhile, I was someplace I didnÂ’t want to be for reasons best left unsaid. It allowed me to look at my life in a different perspective and see what I was becoming. I offended about everyone I met, both in person and here on PR because of my HUGE Ego and my inability to be anything except the best in anything I do. My Family suffered, my friends suffered, and more importantly, I forgot who I was. I was addicted to PC. CouldnÂ’t get me away from it for 5 minutes. Had to test this tweak that. Staying up till god knows when. And on top of it all, I had to tell everyone that mine was faster than theirs. That pisses people off and I know realize that. And I am sorry. Also there were some things passed back and forth between members on IM. I want to apologize for those things also. I have talked to one of the members of those conversations and we have made amends on some of the problems. If that person wishes to post here please do. I just want to take responsibility for my actions and let people know I am sorry for being an a$$hole to everyone. I had a problem, and now I am taking necessary steps to correct that problem. I have knowledge that may help people somehow and I want to share that. To heck with everything else. I know I may be flamed for this post, heck I deserve it, but believe me when I say I am sorry. If you would like any details IM me on MSN, IÂ’ll be glad to answer them.


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Well the first step is getting in front of a room and saying....
Hi everyone my name is Charlie and I am a Geekoholic

Seriously though...Your post was well written..Now if you live by the words you preach I see good things for you young padawan....
Keep your a$$ outta trouble. I don't want to have to beyotch slap you.. hahaha
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Old 03-May-04, 03:41 AM   #7 (permalink)
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I noticed the ego but thought a lot of it was just hot air.....

Seriously though, I know how hard it is to admit fault, especially for someone that has a hard time accepting defeat. It can be a kick in the nuts to discover a character/personality flaw in oneself.
Acknowledging the problem (which you have done) is the first step, correcting it can and will be challenging in itself.
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Well, I'm no major player here, but you've always been cool in my book! And I must say that I'm very proud of being a member of such a greatly understanding and forgiving community!
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I'm glad Charlie did this, I got with him on IM and he was like 'I'm done with PR' I'm like 'I'm sure if you give them a sincere apology they will take you back'

I know about what has been going on, and I'm happy he is stepping up to the plate.

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Ahh yeah, alright, sure man, cool, right on, etc..

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Looks like Zennz is going to take a bit more persuading in the forgiveness department ... good, we can carry on making up appropriate anagrams over IM

Charlie - if the person you wronged most is ok with you still being a part of PR then I'll respect that & keep my mouth shut ... but you've got a lot to do to restore the confidence of those that know the score.
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I third that sentiment.
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I'm also of the actions, not words school.
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Well, this is where I say my two cents.

For those that don't know what happened, you may want to disregard this.

For those that do, here's how it goes from my perspective.

If you know what happened recently, yes, it will not be easy to forvige OR forget. But, first of all, I am the one that had to live it, and I am saying this to you now-I forgive him, and what's more, he sought me out first not just asking for forgiveness but taking actions to make sure that he is doing things better this time.

Yes, there were many people wronged, but the fact is, even if you don't live by the tenets of Christianity, it's rather difficult to hold a grudge against someone forever. It hurts you more than them, both in the long run and the short run. Yes, words were said that are extremely hurtful, and there was a lot of arrogance and occasionally misdirection. Words can no more be recalled than dandelion fluff. As they say, this pencil has no eraser. But, amendments can be written, and he is attempting to act like a man, own up to his wrongs, and move on. If you continue to hold things against him, you're not letting go of what he has.

Flame me if you want, burn up my IM, send me PMs, whatever. I'm in a position to be able to actually speak face to face with him, and I think that as long as he wants to change, we should help him. I have had long conversations with him on the phone and on IM, and I say as long as he is willing to change, we should be there.

Last I checked, family don't shoot their wounded.
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Hmm.

If you're on the path to making real changes in your life, and making a real effort at it, I say more power to you, Chrome.
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I'm comletely understanding what you are saying Kayin.'Family dont shoot thier wounded'
I seem to remember the person askin (the presently wounded)
Taking action equal to unloading a few clips/day into another (the previoulsy wounded)
To me, the utter hypocracy of the first post is overwhelming.

I do believe in asking forgivness, as it wont come unless you ask. I personally will be sitting back and watching to see how much effort will truely be put forth.
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That's all that we can ask. I'm watching myself.

But, you got the gist of what I was saying.
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I know some of what happened here, but clearly not all of it. It appears the problem was worse than I surmised, but it does take a lot to ask for forgiveness and to admit that you were wrong. That he will have a long and difficult road to change is a penance in itself, and if he has our support Charlie may come out of this a better person. Sometimes it is better to bite your tongue, hold your breath, and help, rather than to dwell on the past.
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