bclarkie wrote:I think that you are giving DM Dave far too much credit. One thing I don't think that a lot of people realize is that Dave has one of the lowest self images of anyone that O have really ever seen beofre in my life. Dave's feel so poor;y about himself inside that he uses Ebay as his way of trying to prove to himself that he is better. I firmly believe that his own self-worth feelings most of the time rest solely in his falsely inflated feedback scores. Dave's perceived arrogance is actually not arrogance at all when you look at it, its actually Dave is trying to prove that he is big enough to stand up for himself, even if its online against people he will likely never have to meet face to face. Another thing Dave does is to over exagerate things to try and make himself look better(most sales EVAR he claims he owns 3 houses, etc.), because he believes that by doing this he will be able deflect the attention away from his own shortcomings that is obviously very afraid that people will see.Badmike thinks that Dave is some 6'4 450 goon , but upon careful consideration, I think that its quite the contrary. Dave shows through his behavior someone who has been picked on his entire life, so I would have too believe that if he is overweight that this only became an issue later in life. I also would be suprised to see Dave be much taller than 5'7" or so and when he was a kid he was quite skinny, which resulted in his being picked on. His home life was also likely quite poor, as typically kids who have good support at home. even if they are initially victims of bullying are able to overcome it through their support system at home. Dave fits a psychological profile of someone who has been pretty much been bullied and picked on his entire life and his actions through Ebay where the threat of real consequences of his actions are almost nil support this theory.
killjoy32 wrote:my 2nd thing i take note of is the feedback that the user LEAVES for others and their replies to something negative that has been left for them. from that, you can tell a lot about someone and i will leave it at that.
killjoy32 wrote:Bennobody is siding with him - where did you get that from?its freedom of choice for some to deal with him if they so wish (ME included). i listen and appreciate what other folk say all the time, but it is an individuals choice whether to deal with him or not.i get on ok with him so thats fine with me. but then i like to get on with everyone - thats my way in life. i have a purpose for dealing and thats that. strictly biz. if someone (and i mean anyone) tries to stiff-arm me in doing biz, i will deal with it personally. i dont disagree with what most say, but in my own practice, things have always resolved themselves satisfactorily for me.i think you will find others take the similar view on the matter (uk folk that is).i try and stay neutral in the matter, because i want to be. be careful when you lay down the compatriots blanket please.Al
That sentence refers to megnewil's recent comment which could be interpreted as siding with Coug.
silver_beetle wrote:How come no one's ever gone round to his place (or one of them, I guess) and just beaten the fertilizer out of him?
FormCritic wrote:I am uncomfortable with jests about violence directed at Dave.Not trying to be self-righteous, since I understand they are jests. It just seems like something people might later regret.
Center_Stage_Hobbies wrote:Regardless of the why and the wherefore, I have a really hard time with anybody who defends this turdstick.No, I don't advocate violence against ANYBODY, but this man's email correspondence (with numerous people!), his attitude, and his demeanor all indicate someone who is indifferent to the hobby, indifferent to others, and above all, a real schmuck.Even if you've never been screwed by him personally, I find it hard to believe that ANYBODY could think that DM Dave is a regular - or even a remotely decent - guy.
Center_Stage_Hobbies wrote:<snip> but the guy is still an asshat. <snip>
bombadil wrote:...There was a pile of heads stacked up around me at the end of every day. Very cold work. No gloves, blowing snow, bloody knife handle slippery as hell...
khartsfield wrote:How exactly does one say this word? Ass Hat? Ashat? Ass Shat?
bclarkie wrote:Here is a graphic that should help you understand and remember:
Center_Stage_Hobbies wrote:Exactly...business IS business, and sorry Al, if you took it personally. It wasn't directed back at you specifically or anybody else.You put it very succintly. Business is business, but the guy is still an asshat. I just get irritated by people trying to stick up for him. Hopefully, we're all adults on this forum and a jibe is just a jibe. No hard feelings my friend, and nothing directed at you. Honest...Cougie is just SO fun to pick on....