February Banter 2021

[EHoffman]

Just now, Jebman said:

27 degrees with moderate to heavy snow here. Big big aggregates! Picked up another inch on top of the ice on the old snowpack. That's 9.5 inches snow on the season which puts us at something like ~ 1600 percent of normal.

Come back to NoVa we don't get snow without you

[Wetbulbs88]

35 minutes ago, psuhoffman said:

You are responding to what you created.  People aren't coming at you for no reason unprovoked so stop it with the persecution complex nonsense.  That post I responded to was just picked at random.  I was worried about the warm layer too but I'm not going all over the board this morning while people are disappointed and frustrated saying basically "I told ya so" over and over and over again.   And I am probably guilty of doing some of that in frustration sometimes and I should try to cut it out and tone it down and I admit I have faults but "two wrongs make a right" is a crappy justification.  Lastly, for the record, your NAM comments are a bit much.  The NAM did see the idea of a mid level warm layer first...but it was also WAY WAY WAY off synpitically at range too.  And frankly all the CAM's saw the warm layer the NAM is simply the only one that goes out to 84 hours so yea it "saw it first" I guess.  And the NAM got some stuff way wrong, like the placement of the precip banding...had that super band set up over 95 like the NAM thought last night at 0z DC to Baltimore would have done a LOT better...even if that was all sleet it would have been 3" of sleet!  But we saw that at times it mixed with snow when heavy banding did get east so it would have had some snow...and probably been 4-5" and a win.  But that banding set up NW of 95 and there wasnt steady enough heavy precip for a long enough period to mix out the warm layer...and there wasn't enough precip for sleet to really pile up and accumulate...and so total fail.  But the NAM didnt NAIL it...it was right about the mid level warm layer and wrong about almost everything else!  

Reading the rest of the post, it only gets worse. Moderators of this sub chastised me for being gloomy about last night's NAM. One of which said, and I quote, "Is there another side to this record?" So now you're twisting my assertion that those criticisms are totally baseless. Is it not possible that you're lacking context? So yes, when you respond saying that I'm gloating, it's simply ridiculous. Meanwhile, you're doing your best to cover your own *ss about your own calls last night. How do I respond? Politely, mentioning that you were letting your hope for us getting snow influence your decision, which I would hardly call a bitter criticism. What did I do after that? I suggested that I don't care who's right. What did you do? Double down that I was posting everywhere gloating. Again, show me where I've been 'gloating' and I'll be happy to reflect further. On the contrary, I was pointing out that people within the culture of exclusivity treat others differently.  

Now you're going on and on about your own call, which is 100% irrelevant, and proving my point about your projection. I don't care about that. I made one simple point that was somewhat tongue in cheek because you were rooting for us to get snow. 

You're digging yourself a deeper hole, and there's absolutely no way you're going to bully me into silence. You're simply treating me different than you would treat 'original' members. It's clear. If you maintain the culture of exclusivity, I will push back against it. It provides a disincentive for people to participate. That's why you have trolls, and furthermore, accuse people of being a troll who might not be--which was precisely how I was treated the very minute I stepped in here upon moving back to this area. 

[vastateofmind]

We probably have .5" to .75" here, even on paved surfaces. I've seen a few in the sub mention shoveling already, but I'm wondering if I should get out there to clear the sidewalks/driveway. A couple next-door neighbors are out there making me feel guilty.

[Jebman]

Just now, EHoffman said:

Come back to NoVa we don't get snow without you

Lol I might have to visit some time.

[diatae]

5 hours ago, diatae said:

Night shift banter is always a gift.

 

5 hours ago, diatae said:

Day shift banter is always a gift.

The obs thread is always a gift.

[Eskimo Joe]

1 minute ago, diatae said:

The obs thread is always a gift.

You're catching on quick.  

[MillvilleWx]

3 minutes ago, Jebman said:

27 degrees with moderate to heavy snow here. Big big aggregates! Picked up another inch on top of the ice on the old snowpack. That's 9.5 inches snow on the season which puts us at something like ~ 1600 percent of normal.

How you been holding up over there Jeb? I know this stretch has been one for the record books to the northwest

[EHoffman]

2 minutes ago, diatae said:

 

The obs thread is always a gift.

The wetbulbs/psuhoffman argument is the dumbest thing I've ever read.

[diatae]

Just now, Eskimo Joe said:

You're catching on quick.  

Lol! I've professionally lurked here for 5 years now. Decided to poke my head out this season. 

[psuhoffman]

4 minutes ago, Wetbulbs88 said:

Reading the rest of the post, it only gets worse. Moderators of this sub chastised me for being gloomy about last night's NAM. One of which said, and I quote, "Is there another side to this record?" So now you're twisting my assertion that those criticisms are totally baseless. Is it not possible that you're lacking context? So yes, when you respond saying that I'm gloating, it's simply ridiculous. Meanwhile, you're doing your best to cover your own *ss about your own calls last night. How do I respond? Politely, mentioning that you were letting your hope for us getting snow influence your decision, which I would hardly call a bitter criticism. What did I do after that? I suggested that I don't care who's right. What did you do? Double down that I was posting everywhere gloating. Again, show me where I've been 'gloating' and I'll be happy to reflect further. On the contrary, I was pointing out that people within the culture of exclusivity treat others differently.  

Now you're going on and on about your own call, which is 100% irrelevant, and proving my point about your projection. I don't care about that. I made one simple point that was somewhat tongue in cheek because you were rooting for us to get snow. 

You're digging yourself a deeper hole, and there's absolutely no way you're going to bully me into silence. You're simply treating me different than you would treat 'original' members. It's clear. If you maintain the culture of exclusivity, I will push back against it. It provides a disincentive for people to participate. That's why you have trolls, and furthermore, accuse people of being a troll who might not be--which was precisely how I was treated the very minute I stepped in here upon moving back to this area. 

I said I was wrong.  I was being optimistic.  Oh well.  You were right...now move on.  Or continue to post again and again and again about it, it's not like your popularity can go down much so what's it matter.  I am done.  

[Eskimo Joe]

Just now, diatae said:

Lol! I've professionally lurked here for 5 years now. Decided to poke my head out this season. 

Welcome! How's the ice accretion down there?

[EHoffman]

Is it sad that this doesn't even register to me as an enormous bust? I mean people on here are calling it an all time area wide bust but seems pretty standard to me, maybe even better than most busts in this area.

[Wetbulbs88]

2 minutes ago, psuhoffman said:

I said I was wrong.  I was being optimistic.  Oh well.  You were right...now move on.  Or continue to post again and again and again about it, it's not like your popularity can go down much so what's it matter.  I am done.  

 You want to say you're over it, then attack me again.  I couldn't care less about my popularity, nor whether I'm right. I've made this painfully clear yet you keep weaponizing it, evading the entire point I was getting across. It's frankly depressing. 

[Scarlet Pimpernel]

7 minutes ago, diatae said:

 

The obs thread is always a gift.

Sometimes the obs thread seems the same as the banter thread which seems the same as the obs thread!

[ravensrule]

1 minute ago, EHoffman said:

Is it sad that this doesn't even register to me as an enormous bust? I mean people on here are calling it an all time area wide bust but seems pretty standard to me, maybe even better than most busts in this area.

You are looking at way too many busts. Please control yourself. 

[diatae]

3 minutes ago, Eskimo Joe said:

Welcome! How's the ice accretion down there?

None so far. Got more sleet than I've ever seen in my life though.

[psuhoffman]

Just now, Wetbulbs88 said:

 You want to say you're over it, then attack me again.  I couldn't care less about my popularity, nor whether I'm right. I've made this painfully clear yet you keep weaponizing it, evading the entire point I was getting across. It's frankly depressing. 

you would be the expert so I will defer to you.  Good day 

[vastateofmind]

4 minutes ago, diatae said:

Lol! I've professionally lurked here for 5 years now. Decided to poke my head out this season. 

Your location is just across the river and just slightly southeast of my own in SE FfxCo, so I pay close attention to your obs a lot. 

[Wetbulbs88]

2 minutes ago, wxtrix said:

 

you got pushback last night because you post waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much because it's the same thing over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over.

 

Okay show me the repeated posts. More baseless accusations, and a total disregard for the malignances I point out. I'll try to post less if it's not insightful enough for you. But again, you're totally ignoring the problem and extremely biased. I don't really take this seriously because no one has acknowledged a single thing I've laid out clearly and thoughtfully. 

[Wetbulbs88]

Just now, psuhoffman said:

you would be the expert so I will defer to you.  Good day 

Again, you're not done. More sarcasm and bitterness. I've been sincere and thoughtful. 

[EHoffman]

4 minutes ago, ravensrule said:

You are looking at way too many busts. Please control yourself. 

It's all I have left

[ravensrule]

Just now, Wetbulbs88 said:

Okay show me the repeated posts. More baseless accusations, and a total disregard for the malignances I point out. I'll try to post less if it's not insightful enough for you. But again, you're totally ignoring the problem and extremely biased. I don't really take this seriously because no one has acknowledged a single thing I've laid out clearly and thoughtfully. 

Dude whether you are right or wrong who cares. Just drop it. It’s a stupid weather board. I have been here since the beginning and according to @mappy nobody likes me. I could really give two shits because I know in real life a lot more people like me than her. Internet message boards are not exactly the domain of popular people. I’m sure in real life you are a great guy. Just drop it and forget it. You will never win regardless. 

[ravensrule]

Just now, EHoffman said:

It's all I have left

Fair point. Carry on please. 

[Wetbulbs88]

Just now, wxtrix said:

lol. you take yourself waaaaaaaaaaaaaay too seriously.

also, what are "malignances"?

And you're constantly hostile to everyone but a select few. We all have our faults. I'm just trying to politely point out how I've been treated unfairly, because it happens to far more people than the number that speaks up. Membership numbers speak for themselves. 

[Wetbulbs88]

1 minute ago, ravensrule said:

Dude whether you are right or wrong who cares. Just drop it. It’s a stupid weather board. I have been here since the beginning and according to @mappy nobody likes me. I could really give two shits because I know in real life a lot more people like me than her. Internet message boards are not exactly the domain of popular people. I’m sure in real life you are a great guy. Just drop it and forget it. You will never win regardless. 

Very true. My biggest flaw is not being able to tolerate hypocritical behavior and people who only try to protect their own interests. And to @mappy 's credit, I do take it too seriously (which is quite the opposite of taking myself too seriously). 

[stormtracker]

17 minutes ago, Wetbulbs88 said:

Reading the rest of the post, it only gets worse. Moderators of this sub chastised me for being gloomy about last night's NAM. One of which said, and I quote, "Is there another side to this record?" So now you're twisting my assertion that those criticisms are totally baseless. Is it not possible that you're lacking context? So yes, when you respond saying that I'm gloating, it's simply ridiculous. Meanwhile, you're doing your best to cover your own *ss about your own calls last night. How do I respond? Politely, mentioning that you were letting your hope for us getting snow influence your decision, which I would hardly call a bitter criticism. What did I do after that? I suggested that I don't care who's right. What did you do? Double down that I was posting everywhere gloating. Again, show me where I've been 'gloating' and I'll be happy to reflect further. On the contrary, I was pointing out that people within the culture of exclusivity treat others differently.  

Now you're going on and on about your own call, which is 100% irrelevant, and proving my point about your projection. I don't care about that. I made one simple point that was somewhat tongue in cheek because you were rooting for us to get snow. 

You're digging yourself a deeper hole, and there's absolutely no way you're going to bully me into silence. You're simply treating me different than you would treat 'original' members. It's clear. If you maintain the culture of exclusivity, I will push back against it. It provides a disincentive for people to participate. That's why you have trolls, and furthermore, accuse people of being a troll who might not be--which was precisely how I was treated the very minute I stepped in here upon moving back to this area. 

Next time, just mention me by name or at me. No need to be passive aggressive.   I didn't say that because you were dooming and glooming...but you were going on ad nauseam about it, and people noticed, trust me.  We got it the first 100 times you said it.  Your position was well known.   But congrats on making the difficult call of erring on the side of fail in a subforum not known for it.  Gutsy call. 

[diatae]

6 minutes ago, vastateofmind said:

Your location is just across the river and just slightly southeast of my own in SE FfxCo, so I pay close attention to your obs a lot. 

Yay I helped! Lol. My obs are mostly sleet. Fun times.

[Wetbulbs88]

Just now, stormtracker said:

Next time, just mention me by name or at me. No need to be passive aggressive.   I didn't say that because you were dooming and glooming...but you were going on ad nauseam about it, and people noticed, trust me.  We got it the first 100 times you said it.  Your position was well known.   But congrats on making the difficult call of erring on the side of fail in a subforum not known for it.  Gutsy call. 

I appreciate it, but as mentioned don't care about being right. Just that some people are silenced/treated as inferiors here and I find it frustrating. But I understand if I'm posting too much. I'll rein it in. 

[psuhoffman]

1 minute ago, stormtracker said:

Next time, just mention me by name or at me. No need to be passive aggressive.   I didn't say that because you were dooming and glooming...but you were going on ad nauseam about it, and people noticed, trust me.  We got it the first 100 times you said it.  Your position was well known.   But congrats on making the difficult call of erring on the side of fail in a subforum not known for it.  Gutsy call. 

careful apparently he fells persecuted!  

Help! I'm Being Repressed! (Short Version) - YouTube

 

[ravensrule]

2 minutes ago, Wetbulbs88 said:

Very true. My biggest flaw is not being able to tolerate hypocritical behavior and people who only try to protect their own interests. And to @mappy 's credit, I do take it too seriously (which is quite the opposite of taking myself too seriously). 

It’s all good. If this was happening in real life it would be concerning. Here meh.