Sure reads like a bit of a diss.

I have lots of things triggering delusions these days. Zeppelin ain't one of them.

Naw, I was pointing out that Black Sabbath would be ripping off Led Zeppelin. Try to get past the words so you can understand the meaning and context.

Edit: Most people know there are some blatant rip-offs Page used from a few blues players, etc, but that wasn't my intent here.

Reading your words at face value dude. And let's not get into the whole Zeppelin are thieves crap. **** was going on pretty blatantly back in the day.

Yes, this is why you also need to consider meaning.

If all of the songwriters of the time jumped off of a bridge, should they have done it too?

Bro your kneejerk reaction here is supposed to be that they could never have stolen any songs, not that they are justified in ripping off songs because everyone else was doing it at the time. The latter argument not only concedes that Zeppelin might not have been perfect, it accuses them of being conformists and failing to innovate :eek:.

Just stop. I'll try to communicate what I was trying to convey one more time, as gently as possible.

Leave the condensation to Frowny.

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Respect is something you earn.

Ooooow. Typo. You win man.

"condescending"

Feel better now?

Not knowing the right word to use isn't quite the same as a typo. But yes I always feel better, permanent upward trajectory.

Hmm. He can be a bit of a wet blanket sometimes, this is true.

The derp is palpable.

People beading on glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

Everyone jumping on the wetness. Cool beans!

Don't be a dick. This place is already polluted with them.

Jesus all the time with this ****. Have you ever tasted cool beans? They're terrible compared to hot beans. Think before you post.

I was sincerely trying to be nice to you, Don. You keep convoluting it. I don't do condescension, and I'm certainly not a dick. Go back and read what I've said with a different attitude. I have nothing else to say to you about Led ****ing Zeppelin. Jesus ****ing christ.

I actually thought you were replying to me.

Well, Batty, I'm sure you're delighted. The thread has had the effect for which you created it, ie Chula v Frown 6.2 Premium Gold Edition. :clap:

Check OP.

Yeah but it was your suggestion: Monkey just got in first. Otherwise I bet you'd have made the thread. It's a Batty thread in all but name.

I don't remember making any suggestion.

My bad. Must be the aneurysm. Apologies.

Nothing like a good old fashioned aneurysm to spice things up a bit.

Actually they're not all that much fun tbh.

Well, it sure looks sexy on you, baby cakes.

I know we all like to joke around a bunch, and I usually enjoy the lulz, but right now I am cringing over the last couple of post.

Me too.

I'm having a bit of a break down. After 2 decades of drinking and smoking every single day, I decided to quit about 2 weeks ago. The physiological changes my body and brain are going through are making me a little insane. I'm not trying to hurt anyone's feelings, I'm just trying to cope. I never ask for anything, but I could use a bit of understanding right now. I'm thinking I should just move on for my own sake as well as everyone else's.

No problemo from where I'm sitting. Be careful of excessive caffeine in your current situation.

That's a big lifestyle change, so do what you gotta do. You haven't done anything OTT here though, I just chalked your posts up to typical brick wall exasperation. If you're feeling down and want some of my trademark well-intentioned bad advice, feel free to shoot me a PM.

Thank you.

Whatever you do, don't sign up with Quitters Inc. *looks over shoulder*

My feelings weren't hurt, sugar dumpling. :love:

It looks like a lot of us are going through some sort of crisis right now, including me. It's good you quit. I bet in a few weeks you're going to feel a lot better. Meanwhile, if we can tolerate the likes of Merit, we can certainly tolerate what you're going through :)

Sorry man: I didn't think. Amazon aren't delivering my brain till next month. No offence intended. :(
Like the guys say, take a break if you need it but don't leave us. You're a favourite here, even if you don't realise it. Congrats on quitting too by the way. (was going to use beer icon but realised that would be pretty inappropriate so) :) instead.

Nearly impossible pick for me.
Sabs by a hair.

Yep, I agree. Their album Sabbath Bloody Sabbath is barely metal to me.

I feel insulted.

Quitting both is a good move. Big up Plank.

p.s. you thinking about vaping at all? :cool:

lol I'll keep that in mind.

In know, Snookems.

Thanks. It'll take about 90 days before my brain and the rest of me will come to terms with it. Even after that, the residual effects of long term alcohol and cannabis use can last for years. Just something I'll have to live with for a while.

I appreciate that my good friend. Being inappropriate looks good on you though, so go right ahead. :p:

Thanks man. Nah, no vapes. I quit nicotine all together 3 years ago, but if you're meaning THC, that would defeat the purpose of what I'm trying to accomplish. At 51, I feel it's time.

I'll probably be a little sporadic in my posting, since things are a little crazy right now, and I won't derail this thread any further. I'll just end this here.

Sabotage >>>

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