I am sometimes guilty of a snarky reply or blasting some because of politics. I've decided to try to be more civil in my replies and posts and let personal stuff slide. How? i wont instantly respond anymore and let my thoughts percolate. Boards have become a place where negativity is frequent and we are not immune. I am hoping my App compatriots will join me in keeping the personal shots in your thoughts and not on the Message Board.

An while you are at it, one of my friends/fraternity brother and huge App supporter David Vaughn needs some prayers. He had a bad heart attack a week ago and is struggling after by-pass surgery last week.

I will be all in on this request. Its a lesson I have to learn over and over again but the last 4 or 5 months have been hard for me and the lesson I have learned again is that the one thing this world needs more of is kindness. That doesn’t mean we can’t disagree or debate. But we don’t have to do it as often and we can do it with kindness and a respect for our fellow man.

Prayers for David , in these uncivil times.

Stonewall wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:44 am

Prayers for David , in these uncivil times.

Peace Brother

Amen and prayers for David. Thanks for letting us know.

Where is your friend David Vaughn from?

it does seem like it wasn't like this in year's past. Easy to remember....we're all Mountaineers.

WVAPPeer wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 16, 2024 12:36 pm

Where is your friend David Vaughn from?

Burlington

Captain Morgan wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 16, 2024 1:21 pm

it does seem like it wasn't like this in year's past. Easy to remember....we're all Mountaineers.

Yeah the past few years have polarized us and social media made it easy to be mean. I’m just taking a step back after seeing negativity get hold of me. The Golden Rule is pretty simple.

I knew 2 guys from the Burlington area named David Vaughn - was he a high school coach?

WVAPPeer wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 16, 2024 2:33 pm

I knew 2 guys from the Burlington area named David Vaughn - was he a high school coach?

No, a Lowe’s Exec. BUT I think he did volunteer with Cummings HS football for a couple of years.

I don't know him but praying for him.

Now, Civility
I pledge civility........... unless someone dares to take ICE AND CUPS AWAY.

And then ALL bets are off


I feel better now.
Carry on !! and prayers

Challenge...

As long as we don’t talk about this ice & cups or free throws, all will be well here.

Does this mean the cage matches are off?

spacemonkey wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 17, 2024 11:46 pm

Does this mean the cage matches are off?

Hell no. We have put them on pause as we are trying to get tied in with the TIGMA NIL. Unfortunately, that means that we have to make sure the Octagon is OSHA compliant.

Wait...so yall built an octagon in the parking lot of the Mountain City Food Lion?

I hope this can come to fruition. It’s nice to be a part of a passionate board, but there are times it gets out of hand and is no longer related to App and becomes personal. As MJohn mentioned, we will not always agree with what others say, but no reason to start taking personal shots. Debates are needed when conducted correctly.

appdaze wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:07 am

Wait...so yall built an octagon in the parking lot of the Mountain City Food Lion?

No. It’s portable so that we can rent it out for parties.

AppSt94 wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 18, 2024 12:13 pm

appdaze wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:07 am

Wait...so yall built an octagon in the parking lot of the Mountain City Food Lion?

No. It’s portable so that we can rent it out for parties.

Why rent a bouncy house & hire a clown for your kid’s birthday party? Renting the octagon sounds way better. Just Imagine your spouse’s delight when the octagon is set up out back in the front yard on your child’s special day.

“Cage fighting sparks JOY. So button your lip, Marie Kondo!”
–Fonzie

For myself, I wanna rent it for a corporate team building event. 94, PM me so we can discuss specifics.