Well said too BTW.
I'm here to follow up on AP's commentary of the weeks' events that led up to this now peaceful state we're back in.
Hoping it stays that way.
First of all, I'd like to say thanks for all the support and encouragement behind the scenes to those who wrote in. Both in private and in the open. I was prepared to face the unpleasant task alone to be the agent provocateur to raise awareness for those who couldn't or wouldn't speak out for themselves, whether pro or con(double entendre intended). Felt that the drumbeats got a little too loud for there to be just shameless promotion. Turns out it had been instituted by a very astute marketing wizard. Backed by the ranks of those who couldn't even imagine the wizard doing any wrong. I'm glad I was not alone in this endeavor.
Secondly, an apology for raising such a stink in the heat of the skirmish. Wasn't much of a battle really. But to the upstanding members of the Panhandle Hobbyist and our lovely Panhandle Provider Group, I'm sorry if it stunk in here for a bit. Had to use the stinkiest bait to catch the rats. I saw the need to take extreme measures for an extreme situation before it descended into chaos. I did try to use a little humor and satire to lighten the mood for the non-targeted civilians. An iron fist in a velvet glove is still an iron fist. Forgive me, if my brand of humor didn't suit you or give you reason to laugh.
And lastly,
THANKS to Prof.Eccie for your handling of the situation. It was rather reassuring to be let loose as a "dog of war" to hunt down the guilty without threat of sanctions. I'd hoped that it would not have descended into a complete uproar before checks and balances were restored. And also to Cpal, thanks for raising the initial alarm. I just decided I'd had enough of this monkey business and went full speed ahead. Damn the torpedoes. Sorry if my methods we're not up to your standards Cpal.
Being the spearhead of this wasn't at all fun. The threats, the ridicule, the snide remarks, getting ratted out, the points for unnecessary rudeness(on my part, I'm told), all took it's toll. But in the end, I hope you'd agree that the end justified the means. Keeping it fair in the Panhandle was worth the trouble for me. Keep it that way.
Laissez les bon temps rouler
Almost forgot, to the shameless fanboys, whiteknights and their wannabes that were involved in this shameful act.
We're watching YOU. Don't do it again. And I'm not alone saying this.
And as my cuzzin Buh'wheat would say "Ah sed whut ah needs to say". Thank you