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Langland · Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 8:39 am Post subject:

Trae I may need some advice and you're like one of the most mature people I know. Plus I think you have a bit more experience with this kind of situation that I am aware of.

Traegorn · Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 6:37 am Post subject:

Ask away
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Langland · Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:59 am Post subject:

When you're in the center between 2 sides that are in constant arguing, what would you do? More importantly how would you address both sides when they both are in the wrong? I just want to end the arguing because it's never a good thing especially when no one ever wins in the end.

Traegorn · Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 12:02 pm Post subject:

Remember the following -

One: You cannot fix other people
Two: If they're asking you to pick a side, tell them that isn't fair of them to ask.
Three: If you don't want to hear either of them bitching about it in front of you, tell them that.

As for what to actually DO...

Umm...

Individually explain to each party why they're wrong? But that's tricky -- it takes being able to read some subtle clues, and if you do it wrong you may make things worse.
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Langland · Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 1:07 pm Post subject:

ok fair enough. I have one dude crying on my shoulder about his problems and the other dude is at a constant rant on the first guy's problems. I'm starting to realize what it's like to be redneck buddy whom I talked about in your nerd dating panel. He seems to be a good problem solver despite his lower IQ.

May 13th-15 just can't come anytime soon can it?

Kellin · Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 10:03 pm Post subject:

So what's everyone up to now that No Brand Con is over? I'm teaching a bunch of middle school kids how to do casting & molding (plaster, resin, vac-form, silicone, foam, etc).
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Langland · Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 9:42 am Post subject:

If you read that I'm asking for advice that's one things.

Another is that I'm preparing my mind for a skydiving experience when I go to Hawaii in July.

And I'm preparing to go to Milwaukee on May 13-16 for some baseball and other stuff.

Traegorn · Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:54 pm Post subject:

I finally finished recording my album Smile

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Itsatrap · Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:55 pm Post subject:

Langland · Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 10:32 pm Post subject:

I finally bought a copy of your UnCONventional comic book. So we all succeeded in something.

Traegorn · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 12:18 am Post subject:

So I'm probably going to Ramencon this August. Who else is with me!

*crickets*
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calvsie · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:32 am Post subject:

Yeah I'm busy that weekend and its a bit of a trip but I love the staff I have met form that convention!
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Traegorn · Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 6:50 am Post subject:

I have heartburn this morning. Suck.
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Langland · Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 7:08 am Post subject:

I've been having heartburn severely for a while so I know it sucks. I had some severe cases that kept me up all night. I understand what you're going though.

*Has inherited acid reflux from his dad*

Traegorn · Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 1:27 pm Post subject:

So the new iMacs look really nice. Now to decide whether to wait a few months to get one, or be irresponsible and get one now... Razz

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Langland · Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 12:55 pm Post subject:

I'd probably recommend that you wait a little bit and save up because they'll likely get cheaper too once they are out a while.

I myself am excited about the Commodore 64 pc because that's litterally a whole computer all in a keyboard just like my old Texas Instrument computer was. I can imagine taking that to LAN parties with more space saved in one of my compact cars.

Traegorn · Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 1:59 pm Post subject:

Pat Sajak is too much man for a shirt.
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Traegorn · Posted: Tue May 24, 2011 9:54 am Post subject:

Wow it's been quiet here lately.
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Langland · Posted: Tue May 24, 2011 2:40 pm Post subject:

I couldn't top Pat Sajak and everything I did want to say somehow couldn't be put into words.

befu · Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 7:11 pm Post subject:

I've just been quite busy. *yawns* Ready for just some time to do whatever I want. But that won't be happening any time soon.

calvsie · Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 9:45 pm Post subject:

Good god am I pack rat. I always forget about this fact until I'm packing to move.
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Langland · Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 10:44 am Post subject:

Let me be the man to revive this thread. How has been for everyone? I know a lot of stuff has happened lately. For me I have added another Niece to family. I am now 3 for 3 in the Nieces and Nephews thanks to Olivia, who is my first Niece to carry the name Langland.

Traegorn · Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 8:22 am Post subject:

I have a new stylus for my iPad, and it makes me very, very happy.
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calvsie · Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:08 pm Post subject:

the week leading up to me getting married has been so surreal.
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Traegorn · Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 10:31 am Post subject:

Good luck Calvsie, and welcome to the world of married people. Smile

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