Sometimes it helps if I express myself in narrative form:
(Vadge, Bruce and SirDerek are hanging out in Vadge's Intro Thread discussing the topic of addiction)
Vadge: So... I choose to remember. Every Day. With my promise. With all of you.
Bruce: So.....are you all done with your self exploration?
Vadge: Pretty much....you wanna help me double check?
Bruce: Maybe......
SirDerek: Wow.....words cannot express what just happened
Vadge: Don't you mean that you can't express the words that describe what just happened?
Bruce: Ok you've lost me....
SirDerek: I....just meant....um....
Vadge: I know what you meant.....you wanted to say Bruce and I were being gh.......
(Just then, Wastepanel busts in through the front door)
Wastepanel: {looking at Vadge} Are you done yet.....did I miss it?
SirDerek: Miss what?
Wastepanel: The self exploration of Vadge......at least that's what it says on the big neon sign out front...
SirDerek: Oh.....that's what you were doing?
Bruce: You've been here the whole time and you're just figuring this out now?
SirDerek: Whatever.....{muttering under his breath} Tony Romo sucks...
Bruce: {standing up}What the hell did you just say?
SirDerek: You heard me.....
Wastepanel: {raising his hands} Boys...boys, please! Now Vadge, will you please continue the exploration?
Vadge: Just wrapped it up Waste
Wastepanel: {slumping shoulders} Really....?
Vadge: Yep
Wastepanel: Dammit I always miss the good stuff!
(Just then, Gmann busts in through the front door)
Gmann: {out of breath} Is it.....(heavy breathing)....is he...(heavy breathing)....
Wastepanel: {putting his hand on Gmann's shoulder} He's already done....I'm so sorry.....
Gmann: FUCS
Coach Steve: Wait....what did I do?
Gmann: Whoa.....where'd you come from?
Coach Steve: What do you mean?
Gmann: What do YOU mean what do I mean? You weren't here 30 seconds ago and then you popped up when I said FUCS!
Coach Steve: Oh...that....yeah well, that's kinda my bat signal
SirDerek: Your what?
Coach Steve: My bat signal....every time someone says FUCS I just.....appear
Gmann: FUCS
Coach Steve: Yeah....see I'm already here now so you don't have to say it anymore...
Gmann: FUCS
Coach Steve: Ok....I see what you're doing.....
Vadge: What are you two ph........
(Just then, 2mch2lv4 walks into the front door)
2mch: Howdy boys.......
Bruce: Hey 2mch!
SirDerek: 2mch!
2mch: Hey guys.....Vadge its really great to see you back here!
Vadge: Thanks 2mch, always great to see you!
2mch: I'm glad you're here, Vadge. I've had similar feelings myself and know we aren't the only ones. It's extra frustrating to me when these feelings are brought about by the very people who are supposed to be helping us through our daily battle to remain quit! It's very upsetting when people use their power (so to speak) in a negative way. Even though it is our choice on a daily basis to keep our promise to stay nicotine free, sometimes the actions of others cause us to make the wrong decision. "With great power comes great responsibility" :) I don't EVER want something I've said to play any part in a fellow quitter going back to the can (or pack). We are ALL addicts. I'm so glad you were able to get past the childishness of the unnecessary drama... Heart you my friend!
Vadge: Heart you back girl!
Coach Steve: I strongly disagree! Why would the actions of others cause us to make the wrong decision?
2mch: You took my words out of context jerk face! We're saying the same flippin thing!
Coach Steve: {raising his hands} Ok...ok.....let me start over....
2mch: You're still a jerk face!
Coach Steve: Not gonna disagree with that....
Gmann: FUCS
Coach Steve: {looking at Gmann} Really......?
2mch: Well....I'm waiting......
Coach Steve: Ok, first of all, this place is all about the quit. That said, I agree with some of what you said and I know there are others who feel the same way you do. I'm not here to defend anyone's actions or beat my chest at your expense. I simply read your post and interpreted that particular statement differently
Grizzly25: {from the other side of the wall} Fuck yeah Coach!
SirDerek: Was that Grizzly25? Where the hell did that come from?
Vadge: Oh...hehe.....Grizzly has the Intro thread next to make....it's a duplex thread and there is no party wall.....
Grizzly25: My bad!
Vadge: It's all good Grizzly!
2mch: But Coach you put it out there for everyone to see!
Coach Steve: I understand that.....but to infer that I'm being a bully isn't a fair characterization...
2mch: {crossing her arms} Go ahead....Mr. Super Duper Quit Coach Steve.....tell me what is fair!?
Bruce: You'll always be my super duper quit coach!
Coach Steve: Thanks Bruce. Look, 2mch....this is ridiculous....if we really are saying the same thing then what are we really talking about here?
2mch: {furrowing her brow} We're talking about YOU being a dick!!
Vadge: Whoa there....everybody just calm down.....
Coach Steve: A dick? All I said is that there are no excuses to cave....
2mch: That's what I said!
Coach Steve: Then I misinterpreted what you said....my bad, please forgive me
Gmann: FUCS
Wastepanel: I must admit....I'm slightly aroused by all of this
SirDerek: {awkwardly scootching away from WP on the couch} Ok.......
Vadge: Well after all of that useless banter we've all arrived back at the same conclusion
Gmann: Coach Steve is an asshole?
Coach Steve: FUGM
Gmann: Words hurt sir....words hurt
(Just then, Pavetheway walks in through the front door)
Gmann: Oh look.....it PTGW
SirDerek: PTGW?
Vadge: It stands for Pavethegh......
Pavetheway: What the.....? I thought this was a boys only clubhouse?
2mch: {rolling her eyes} Oh...my....gawd.......
(2mch gives everyone the 'Finger' and storms out of Vadge's intro thread)
SirDerek: Well that went well I think.....
Pavetheway: {sitting down on the couch} Dude....Vadge, its all icky in here now!
Vadge: Oh yeah.....I spilled some of my special cream...
(The quitters scramble to get out of Vadge's intro thread....all except for Bruce)
Bruce: So...tell me more about this special cream.....