An Apology

**TechJumper** · January 3rd, 2002, 06:43 PM

The following text concerns 2 threads recently posted in the community forum.

Friends,

Scott and his team have a heavy task burdeoned upon them, especially since being let go from INT Media Group. There is no need for delving back into the mushes of that unfortunate escapade, and I apologize for riling up these incidents of the past.

While it never compared in size or grandure, I soley maintained and paid for my own information website, which concerned the topic of voice recognition. This was a mountainous task, especially for a 12 year old. Now age 15, I understand all the greater the financial commitments and the efforts of time a well presented website requires.

It is because of this meager experience that I felt I had at least an educated opinion to present.

While I do apologize for my vexing comments, I feel justified by something Sam Walton (WalMart) once said:

"The key to success is to get out into the store and listen to what the associates have to say."

I see us, the users, as the associates - and when there is an issue of emotion and altercation in the midst, it is only right to put it out on the table and discuss it - even if that means singling myself out and placing my name and reputation at the mercy of such comments.

Many would argue that no apology is warranted, but I feel it necessary to admit when I'm wrong - and I'm wrong.

I've been wrong before, and I hope I'm wrong again - because if I've made a lifetime of mistakes by age 15, theres not much to look forward to...

Come on guys - I love this site as much as you, I just have different ways of showing it. I see TechIMO doing great things, things that no other site could even conceptualize - I just want to make sure it is always operating at full capacity, and to its full potential.

I look forward to contributing a great deal to TechIMO, mostly in the form of articles, and I hope all involved can see past this misguided turmoil and move forward with a positive attitude into the new year.

Sincerely,

Michael Morelli
"TechJumper"

**surreal** · January 3rd, 2002, 06:58 PM

Michael, I'm just glad to see you. I worried a little in your absence,
and some of the others did too.
Now just behave and get to submitting the great articles you're going to write for us

**Warthog** · January 3rd, 2002, 07:05 PM

A visit to (one of many) TechIMO Confessionals is in order, I believe.

Never seen you act this way, TJ....it's like you've been eating lead paint chips again (now, I told you.....

).

Next time (if there is...), think before you offend a highly skilled and hard working team.

Warth

g

**TechJumper** · January 3rd, 2002, 07:09 PM

While I don't believe in excuses, I attribute much of my volatile attitudes to the incredibly ugly on-going divorce of my parents.

It really hit me hard, and I'm looking at moving away from everything I've ever known and loved, all for something I had nothing to do with.

I'm sorry for getting personal, but it is personal.

I really apologize that I chose to use this board as an outlet for my agressions...

Tech

**Warthog** · January 3rd, 2002, 07:17 PM

I'm very sorry to hear that (I know, that doesn't really help...

)

Warthog

**Richard Cranium** · January 3rd, 2002, 07:18 PM

Oh Crap, sorry to hear that..

I don't have any wise words to help, just keep on keeping on and I've never seen the thread you're talking about, musta missed it somehow.

For the record, I place you in the same category as another unnamed CYSTPOP member of your age category.

He was one of the "old Wise Ones" even though his years only totalled 14.

Age has little to do with wisdom, total knowledge perhaps but someone can be wise and respected at any time of their life.

I have always placed you in the top 99% of the class.

most sincerely
DrVette

**DutchMaster** · January 3rd, 2002, 07:20 PM

Michael,

Yeah well unfortunately when somebody is bashing in and ranting around we can't see the reason why, especially when you have personal problems. I thoughed you hopped in from sysopt to rant and go back there again. Owhwell I hope things will sort out for you on a personal level.

As for the apology: We are a happy and mature community. Apology accepted (edit:excepted

), but don't do this again. It makes our happy online family sad and mad!!

For as in live you make mistakes all the time. I can bash my head all night long about the mistakes I made in live. But from every mistake I learned and made me the person I am now.

C ya around.

**Mike** · January 3rd, 2002, 07:26 PM

For the record, I place you in the same category as another unnamed CYSTPOP member of your age category.

Dratz! Almost thought you were talking about me there.

**Daft_Ghosty** · January 3rd, 2002, 07:35 PM

I haven't been around long enough to know you.. but I believe you had good reason.. if ill taken to bare..

Sorry to hear about home life.. and I know that doesn't help a bit.. but you know how life goes.. and it isn't always roses.. you will get through it.. but until then.. I say be welcome here.. and apology accepted.. for what it is worth from me.. I hope to get to know you..

peace in the new year..

-Sean

**Knothead** · January 3rd, 2002, 10:27 PM

Well said, Daft.

TJ, I was angered when I read that post, but didn't wanna flame, so I said nothing.

I have mixed feelings still, but anybody got the grace to say what you did, will just have to be ok in my book.

I am sorry about the situation at home. It is a terrible thing. If you need to talk about it, we'll be here.

Yours, Todd

**Warthog** · January 4th, 2002, 12:09 AM

Almost thought you were talking about me there.

lol Mike

Me knows who doc is talking about.

**TonTo** · January 4th, 2002, 11:38 AM

fergive 'n ferget.......
it's a good way to live.

shahani · January 4th, 2002, 12:05 PM

Cheer up, TJ.

It takes a Big man to say Sorry publicly. While dissent/criticism-constructive or otherwise is always welcome, perhaps we need to use appropiate words and language to convey the message.

You would agree that, because of the hostile language towards Scott and others who are working so hard to keep this afloat, the point you made was lost and the medium used to express the point became the point.

Past is Past and as I said, and I'm more than 30 years older to you, it takes a really Big man to say what you said and I think most folks would appreciate that.

**thehig** · January 4th, 2002, 12:38 PM

I must say, although I do not know you it takes an extremely big person to admit that they are wrong.

To have that ability at 15 years is outstanding! Learn from all your mistakes and handle them in this same manner and you will go far.

Take care and God Bless!