jedeimaster

Yes, you post a lot. As do others on here but you seem to be the only one that attracts the most disrespect and contempt. I have seen plenty of challenges on this website, but your response to that scenario often borders on a personal attack; it is a very distinct posting pattern of yours. I could care less if this was any other forum. However, I worry that your personality is dangerous to the sport. Inexperienced jumpers will hesitate to ask a question on here and possibly at their DZ because of the conditioned response they are used to seeing from you. I am sure you will reply, but I am done with this subject. You have overlooked my point and I am sure you will claim I have overlooked yours. The usefulnes of this discussion seems to be gone and we would most likely be going in circles.

Then it should make you wonder why you get so little respect while others seem to get more than their fair share.

No, I prefer to go back to lurking this website. This attack on you isn't the first, and I don't think it will be the last. You are trying to help but how you handle yourself on here stops people from listening. Lack of respect towards an inexperienced jumper will stop others from asking questions not just to you but to others as well. This will only cause more harm in the end. There is tough love, but then there is going over the top.

Yes, it was an attack. No doubt about that. However, what brought him to that point?

I don't think they would ever hear that response. People in this sport continue to hit up them up for help and advice all the time - I'm certain they hear plenty of stupid questions and I have seen them argue their point. They save more lives and make people safe because they listen and talk to the person - they give them the respect they deserve no matter how bad the question may be.

And here is the real issue. Why should he listen to you if you extend no respect to him? This isn't a conversation, it would be a talking down or a lecture. Respect is a two way street and you will never get it if you don't give it. I've been coached by Airspeed, the FlyBoyz, and Alchemy. I've also gone out and had a few drinks with all of them and talked skydiving, et all with them. All of them have medals, years of experience, jumps, and buried more friends than you have. I've yet to see them ever offer such contempt or disrespect towards anyone in this sport that challenged them on their opinions. There is a reason why they are seeked out and requested to help others - because they know how to. You may have the knowledge but because of how you deliver it, no one really listens anymore. There is an old cliche "What you are speaks so loudly I cannot hear a word you are saying."

Most likely because she is very educated, speaks her mind freely and has a worldly view about her because she grew up outside of America. She scares you because she comes across more dominate then most men, and this frightens men who do not like strong women. Men seem to prefer the submissive ways of Laura Bush instead. Also, making fun of someone's name is a child's game and does nothing to win over your point.

And you will find me supporting all of them in their efforts. As far as patriotism? Well, I like this quote: "A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle and patriotism is loyalty to that principle." -George William Curtis