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Offline MN_Ben

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Re: Hello
« Reply #55 on: July 18, 2014, 01:54:00 PM »
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You guys have made some good points. I'm glad to have at least gotten you to think more about this site. Regarding the mention from tbe American Cancer Society, one call to them would get that dropped. I would never do that. I'm just sayin'. No reputable organization is going to knowingly associate itself with a site such as this because of the reasons mentioned. It makes them look bad.
This veiled threat pisses me off actually..

You came here and you are you are 129 days quit.. good for you, thats what this place is for.. However in 129 days you have accumulated how many posts? 83.. How many just in your group made it to hall of fame? at least 35 that still post..

And what if you did manage to get the link removed and just one person didn't hear about KTC because you disagree with some members posts.. And they didn't quit when they could have? That's what you are angling for here? You "got yours" so forget everyone who comes after you right?

How many new peoples quits have you helped cultivate? How have you been paying it forward Reese? By giving veiled threats to remove a link (which they wont remove anyway, you think you are the first person who has been offended? You think they just added the link and never read the site?) but the fact that you think you have that right really irks the fuck out of me..

How dare you...

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Re: Hello
« Reply #54 on: July 18, 2014, 01:48:00 PM »
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You guys have made some good points. I'm glad to have at least gotten you to think more about this site. Regarding the mention from tbe American Cancer Society, one call to them would get that dropped. I would never do that. I'm just sayin'. No reputable organization is going to knowingly associate itself with a site such as this because of the reasons mentioned. It makes them look bad.
Reesub,

Change your avatar settings so you dont have to look at what offends you.

Second, take what you need and leave the rest. Your here for you.

Or continue to plan your cave and find a bunch of trivial things to blame for it.

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Re: Hello
« Reply #53 on: July 18, 2014, 01:39:00 PM »
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You guys have made some good points. I'm glad to have at least gotten you to think more about this site. Regarding the mention from tbe American Cancer Society, one call to them would get that dropped. I would never do that. I'm just sayin'. No reputable organization is going to knowingly associate itself with a site such as this because of the reasons mentioned. It makes them look bad.
Reesub,

Change your avatar settings so you dont have to look at what offends you.

Second, take what you need and leave the rest. Your here for you.
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Re: Hello
« Reply #52 on: July 18, 2014, 01:30:00 PM »
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You guys have made some good points. I'm glad to have at least gotten you to think more about this site. Regarding the mention from tbe American Cancer Society, one call to them would get that dropped. I would never do that. I'm just sayin'. No reputable organization is going to knowingly associate itself with a site such as this because of the reasons mentioned. It makes them look bad.
Buddy, grow a set.

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Re: Hello
« Reply #51 on: July 18, 2014, 01:21:00 PM »
You guys have made some good points. I'm glad to have at least gotten you to think more about this site. Regarding the mention from tbe American Cancer Society, one call to them would get that dropped. I would never do that. I'm just sayin'. No reputable organization is going to knowingly associate itself with a site such as this because of the reasons mentioned. It makes them look bad.

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Re: Hello
« Reply #50 on: July 18, 2014, 01:11:00 PM »
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Hey guys. I debated doing this, but decided I should make it known why I am leaving KTC. You guys have been very supportive and this is a great pace to quit, but I just couldn't take the pervasive profanity and disrespect for women. You guys act like a bunch of 13 year old boys when it comes to language and respect for others. This a huge problem with this site. I hope that some of you can see this. There is nudity, crud jokes and profanity everywhere here.

I am not a self righteous guy and I have been guilty of of everything that I've seen on this site, but this is everywhere and it just isn't healthy for me to see it every time I log on. I am trying to live a life that shows respect for women. They are all someone's daughter or sister or mother or wife.

I hope that you guys keep up the good work here and consider changing your policies and making this a place where women are respected and honored as they should be.
Sounds like a lame excuse to me. Good luck with your planned cave.
You have an issue with something? then speak up and try to change it. take a stand for what you believe in and talk to people collectively about resolving the issue. Maybe something along these lines:

Reese: June members, I have 3 daughters and I respect women. Can we remove the stripper poles from June roll???

June Members: Reese, I think that is a good idea bud. We will remove them.

See, its very simple. The way you are approaching the situation is just a planned cave.....

I, for one, am getting tired of people complaining about things on here without resolution or ideas for change. You don't like something that one of the 20,000 members does on a site that allows freedom??? then try to fix it and stop whining about it.
I've certainly never disrespected women on the site, not that I know of or that anyone has pointed out.. And we have many female quitters here also.

Its sad to see anyone leave, but don't make a declaration of something you don't like with no attempt to change it and just pick up your ball and go home. Anytime you get a bunch of guys together you are going to have "locker room talk" its just the nature of the beast, you don't have to agree with every word every person types on the site.. I know I sure dont..

I think we all sometimes need to remember "Take what you need and leave the rest"

Theres always going to be some drama, or cursing, or misogyny somewhere on this site, if you want to go look for it and be offended then i guess thats up to you.. You know what else is here? Freedom from addiction, brotherhood, friendship. You wanna pick up your ball and go home? then do it.. Or stay, pick out a new quitter and mentor them, pay it forward and keep the machine of quit going.. I bet the latter will leave you more fulfilled than the former. Someone was here to pay it forward for you.. think about it..

-Ben
As a female quitter of 141 days today, KTC has been nothing but respect.
There are some glitches like the stripper poles on Junes roll call, and yes some profanity talk but that is NOT i repeat NOT a reason to leave KTC. Everyone here is supportive, and honestly i don't know where i would be with me quit if it wasn't for everyone here.

People need to learn to speak there mind instead of just giving up and leaving....own your quit every damn day , Respect your quit, and NEVER leave KTC no matter what your lame excuse is..

-Slarowe- badass female quitter
Normally I'd say that gave me a chub but.......


what the hell, that gave me a chub
well even I am at a loss at this one.

Those who know I have stood up before, but brother I think you may be misinterpreting some of the things.

Some use some to blow off steam, to get the rage out, to distract from cravings.

But there are definitely ways you can alter that with your settings. So I would suggest do that, stick around for a few days as I have found out that your roll although it may be your promise to help you, it may in fact be looked on by others in helping them too.

But step at a time to help fix it.....just like one day at a time.

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Re: Hello
« Reply #49 on: July 18, 2014, 12:14:00 PM »
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Quote from: MN_Ben
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Hey guys. I debated doing this, but decided I should make it known why I am leaving KTC. You guys have been very supportive and this is a great pace to quit, but I just couldn't take the pervasive profanity and disrespect for women. You guys act like a bunch of 13 year old boys when it comes to language and respect for others. This a huge problem with this site. I hope that some of you can see this. There is nudity, crud jokes and profanity everywhere here.

I am not a self righteous guy and I have been guilty of of everything that I've seen on this site, but this is everywhere and it just isn't healthy for me to see it every time I log on. I am trying to live a life that shows respect for women. They are all someone's daughter or sister or mother or wife.

I hope that you guys keep up the good work here and consider changing your policies and making this a place where women are respected and honored as they should be.
Sounds like a lame excuse to me. Good luck with your planned cave.
You have an issue with something? then speak up and try to change it. take a stand for what you believe in and talk to people collectively about resolving the issue. Maybe something along these lines:

Reese: June members, I have 3 daughters and I respect women. Can we remove the stripper poles from June roll???

June Members: Reese, I think that is a good idea bud. We will remove them.

See, its very simple. The way you are approaching the situation is just a planned cave.....

I, for one, am getting tired of people complaining about things on here without resolution or ideas for change. You don't like something that one of the 20,000 members does on a site that allows freedom??? then try to fix it and stop whining about it.
I've certainly never disrespected women on the site, not that I know of or that anyone has pointed out.. And we have many female quitters here also.

Its sad to see anyone leave, but don't make a declaration of something you don't like with no attempt to change it and just pick up your ball and go home. Anytime you get a bunch of guys together you are going to have "locker room talk" its just the nature of the beast, you don't have to agree with every word every person types on the site.. I know I sure dont..

I think we all sometimes need to remember "Take what you need and leave the rest"

Theres always going to be some drama, or cursing, or misogyny somewhere on this site, if you want to go look for it and be offended then i guess thats up to you.. You know what else is here? Freedom from addiction, brotherhood, friendship. You wanna pick up your ball and go home? then do it.. Or stay, pick out a new quitter and mentor them, pay it forward and keep the machine of quit going.. I bet the latter will leave you more fulfilled than the former. Someone was here to pay it forward for you.. think about it..

-Ben
As a female quitter of 141 days today, KTC has been nothing but respect.
There are some glitches like the stripper poles on Junes roll call, and yes some profanity talk but that is NOT i repeat NOT a reason to leave KTC. Everyone here is supportive, and honestly i don't know where i would be with me quit if it wasn't for everyone here.

People need to learn to speak there mind instead of just giving up and leaving....own your quit every damn day , Respect your quit, and NEVER leave KTC no matter what your lame excuse is..

-Slarowe- badass female quitter
Normally I'd say that gave me a chub but.......


what the hell, that gave me a chub

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Re: Hello
« Reply #48 on: July 18, 2014, 12:06:00 PM »
Quote from: MN_Ben
Quote from: sixercountry
Quote from: grizzlyhasclaws
Quote from: Reeseb
Hey guys. I debated doing this, but decided I should make it known why I am leaving KTC. You guys have been very supportive and this is a great pace to quit, but I just couldn't take the pervasive profanity and disrespect for women. You guys act like a bunch of 13 year old boys when it comes to language and respect for others. This a huge problem with this site. I hope that some of you can see this. There is nudity, crud jokes and profanity everywhere here.

I am not a self righteous guy and I have been guilty of of everything that I've seen on this site, but this is everywhere and it just isn't healthy for me to see it every time I log on. I am trying to live a life that shows respect for women. They are all someone's daughter or sister or mother or wife.

I hope that you guys keep up the good work here and consider changing your policies and making this a place where women are respected and honored as they should be.
Sounds like a lame excuse to me. Good luck with your planned cave.
You have an issue with something? then speak up and try to change it. take a stand for what you believe in and talk to people collectively about resolving the issue. Maybe something along these lines:

Reese: June members, I have 3 daughters and I respect women. Can we remove the stripper poles from June roll???

June Members: Reese, I think that is a good idea bud. We will remove them.

See, its very simple. The way you are approaching the situation is just a planned cave.....

I, for one, am getting tired of people complaining about things on here without resolution or ideas for change. You don't like something that one of the 20,000 members does on a site that allows freedom??? then try to fix it and stop whining about it.
I've certainly never disrespected women on the site, not that I know of or that anyone has pointed out.. And we have many female quitters here also.

Its sad to see anyone leave, but don't make a declaration of something you don't like with no attempt to change it and just pick up your ball and go home. Anytime you get a bunch of guys together you are going to have "locker room talk" its just the nature of the beast, you don't have to agree with every word every person types on the site.. I know I sure dont..

I think we all sometimes need to remember "Take what you need and leave the rest"

Theres always going to be some drama, or cursing, or misogyny somewhere on this site, if you want to go look for it and be offended then i guess thats up to you.. You know what else is here? Freedom from addiction, brotherhood, friendship. You wanna pick up your ball and go home? then do it.. Or stay, pick out a new quitter and mentor them, pay it forward and keep the machine of quit going.. I bet the latter will leave you more fulfilled than the former. Someone was here to pay it forward for you.. think about it..

-Ben
As a female quitter of 141 days today, KTC has been nothing but respect.
There are some glitches like the stripper poles on Junes roll call, and yes some profanity talk but that is NOT i repeat NOT a reason to leave KTC. Everyone here is supportive, and honestly i don't know where i would be with me quit if it wasn't for everyone here.

People need to learn to speak there mind instead of just giving up and leaving....own your quit every damn day , Respect your quit, and NEVER leave KTC no matter what your lame excuse is..

-Slarowe- badass female quitter
#8206;?It?s always down to you and the choices you make. Work on the things you can change and never dwell on the things you can?t. You choose? ?results? or ?excuses? it?s always down to YOU? no one has ever given their BEST and regretted it. GO HARD NO EXCUSES.?
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Re: Hello
« Reply #47 on: July 18, 2014, 12:02:00 PM »
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Look at the plugged title after my name and look up the meaning: "a woman perceived as sexually disreputable or promiscuous."

If I thought these issues could be resolved, I'd've tried to help. This site is so geared toward the degradation of women that it would be a monumental task to correct it. If the owners of the site want to fix it, then they should speak up now.

There are other places on the internet to go for nicotine dependance.
Yes there are reese. Many of them. None hold even a candle next to this bonfire we call KTC.

None. Not even close. You know KTC is even listed on the American Cancer Society's list of resources for quitting?

FWIW, The title under your avatar can also be changed under preferences. Males can be trollops, whores, mega whores, etc. Since we are referencing posting habits though I am going to say you are reaching.

Quitting is hard, and this place needs to be open to venting and free to post what you want so it is dealt with by other addicts, not lashing out at loved ones or doing something stupid. You knew that when you signed up.
Early quit is a poor time to make decisions like this. Your brain is irrational as hell!

Get the sand out of your vas deferens (note the bash on dudes) and keep on quitting.

C'mon, thats funny right there

really. Stay. You won't find support any better anywhere else.

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Re: Hello
« Reply #46 on: July 18, 2014, 11:47:00 AM »
Quote from: Reeseb
Look at the plugged title after my name and look up the meaning: "a woman perceived as sexually disreputable or promiscuous."

If I thought these issues could be resolved, I'd've tried to help. This site is so geared toward the degradation of women that it would be a monumental task to correct it. If the owners of the site want to fix it, then they should speak up now.

There are other places on the internet to go for nicotine dependance.
Yes there are reese. Many of them. None hold even a candle next to this bonfire we call KTC.

None. Not even close. You know KTC is even listed on the American Cancer Society's list of resources for quitting?

FWIW, The title under your avatar can also be changed under preferences. Males can be trollops, whores, mega whores, etc. Since we are referencing posting habits though I am going to say you are reaching.

Quitting is hard, and this place needs to be open to venting and free to post what you want so it is dealt with by other addicts, not lashing out at loved ones or doing something stupid. You knew that when you signed up.
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Re: Hello
« Reply #45 on: July 18, 2014, 11:43:00 AM »
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Look at the plugged title after my name and look up the meaning: "a woman perceived as sexually disreputable or promiscuous."

If I thought these issues could be resolved, I'd've tried to help. This site is so geared toward the degradation of women that it would be a monumental task to correct it. If the owners of the site want to fix it, then they should speak up now.

There are other places on the internet to go for nicotine dependance.
You can go change it if you right click your name in the top left and then under profile options type whatever you want next to "status" and it will change you from trollop to "Reeseb" or whatever you want it to say

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Re: Hello
« Reply #44 on: July 18, 2014, 11:43:00 AM »
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Quote from: Reeseb
Hey guys. I debated doing this, but decided I should make it known why I am leaving KTC. You guys have been very supportive and this is a great pace to quit, but I just couldn't take the pervasive profanity and disrespect for women. You guys act like a bunch of 13 year old boys when it comes to language and respect for others. This a huge problem with this site. I hope that some of you can see this. There is nudity, crud jokes and profanity everywhere here.

I am not a self righteous guy and I have been guilty of of everything that I've seen on this site, but this is everywhere and it just isn't healthy for me to see it every time I log on. I am trying to live a life that shows respect for women. They are all someone's daughter or sister or mother or wife.

I hope that you guys keep up the good work here and consider changing your policies and making this a place where women are respected and honored as they should be.
Sounds like a lame excuse to me. Good luck with your planned cave.
You have an issue with something? then speak up and try to change it. take a stand for what you believe in and talk to people collectively about resolving the issue. Maybe something along these lines:

Reese: June members, I have 3 daughters and I respect women. Can we remove the stripper poles from June roll???

June Members: Reese, I think that is a good idea bud. We will remove them.

See, its very simple. The way you are approaching the situation is just a planned cave.....

I, for one, am getting tired of people complaining about things on here without resolution or ideas for change. You don't like something that one of the 20,000 members does on a site that allows freedom??? then try to fix it and stop whining about it.
You can also turn off avatars and smilies. No pictures or videos can be posted without being a link, so you are choosing to see those if you click.

To turn off avatars and smilies, go to Preferences  board settings and uncheck the box for images and avatars. hit save. boom, no more in your face. That would include the stripper poles, boobie smilies, etc.

Bro, there are dudes here that are preachers and what not - the humor is crude, sure. but I have seen women posting things that make me blush.

Why not let us know whats really going on - you are looking to escape the accountability this site provides by giving some flimsy excuse about delicate sensibilities. Nobody here is buying it.

No one is forcing you to read the jokes, or click the links, or any of the above. You could still post roll, go to areas where the discussion typically stays away from the topics you dont like, etc.

Take what you need, leave the rest. You admitted you are an addict, so my guess is you need this place as much as anybody else posting here.

If you do choose to go solo, best of luck
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Re: Hello
« Reply #43 on: July 18, 2014, 11:42:00 AM »
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Quote from: grizzlyhasclaws
Quote from: Reeseb
Hey guys. I debated doing this, but decided I should make it known why I am leaving KTC. You guys have been very supportive and this is a great pace to quit, but I just couldn't take the pervasive profanity and disrespect for women. You guys act like a bunch of 13 year old boys when it comes to language and respect for others. This a huge problem with this site. I hope that some of you can see this. There is nudity, crud jokes and profanity everywhere here.

I am not a self righteous guy and I have been guilty of of everything that I've seen on this site, but this is everywhere and it just isn't healthy for me to see it every time I log on. I am trying to live a life that shows respect for women. They are all someone's daughter or sister or mother or wife.

I hope that you guys keep up the good work here and consider changing your policies and making this a place where women are respected and honored as they should be.
Sounds like a lame excuse to me. Good luck with your planned cave.
You have an issue with something? then speak up and try to change it. take a stand for what you believe in and talk to people collectively about resolving the issue. Maybe something along these lines:

Reese: June members, I have 3 daughters and I respect women. Can we remove the stripper poles from June roll???

June Members: Reese, I think that is a good idea bud. We will remove them.

See, its very simple. The way you are approaching the situation is just a planned cave.....

I, for one, am getting tired of people complaining about things on here without resolution or ideas for change. You don't like something that one of the 20,000 members does on a site that allows freedom??? then try to fix it and stop whining about it.
I've certainly never disrespected women on the site, not that I know of or that anyone has pointed out.. And we have many female quitters here also.

Its sad to see anyone leave, but don't make a declaration of something you don't like with no attempt to change it and just pick up your ball and go home. Anytime you get a bunch of guys together you are going to have "locker room talk" its just the nature of the beast, you don't have to agree with every word every person types on the site.. I know I sure dont..

I think we all sometimes need to remember "Take what you need and leave the rest"

Theres always going to be some drama, or cursing, or misogyny somewhere on this site, if you want to go look for it and be offended then i guess thats up to you.. You know what else is here? Freedom from addiction, brotherhood, friendship. You wanna pick up your ball and go home? then do it.. Or stay, pick out a new quitter and mentor them, pay it forward and keep the machine of quit going.. I bet the latter will leave you more fulfilled than the former. Someone was here to pay it forward for you.. think about it..

-Ben

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Re: Hello
« Reply #42 on: July 18, 2014, 11:40:00 AM »
Look at the plugged title after my name and look up the meaning: "a woman perceived as sexually disreputable or promiscuous."

If I thought these issues could be resolved, I'd've tried to help. This site is so geared toward the degradation of women that it would be a monumental task to correct it. If the owners of the site want to fix it, then they should speak up now.

There are other places on the internet to go for nicotine dependance.

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Re: Hello
« Reply #41 on: July 18, 2014, 11:31:00 AM »
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Quote from: Reeseb
Hey guys. I debated doing this, but decided I should make it known why I am leaving KTC. You guys have been very supportive and this is a great pace to quit, but I just couldn't take the pervasive profanity and disrespect for women. You guys act like a bunch of 13 year old boys when it comes to language and respect for others. This a huge problem with this site. I hope that some of you can see this. There is nudity, crud jokes and profanity everywhere here.

I am not a self righteous guy and I have been guilty of of everything that I've seen on this site, but this is everywhere and it just isn't healthy for me to see it every time I log on. I am trying to live a life that shows respect for women. They are all someone's daughter or sister or mother or wife.

I hope that you guys keep up the good work here and consider changing your policies and making this a place where women are respected and honored as they should be.
Sounds like a lame excuse to me. Good luck with your planned cave.
You have an issue with something? then speak up and try to change it. take a stand for what you believe in and talk to people collectively about resolving the issue. Maybe something along these lines:

Reese: June members, I have 3 daughters and I respect women. Can we remove the stripper poles from June roll???

June Members: Reese, I think that is a good idea bud. We will remove them.

See, its very simple. The way you are approaching the situation is just a planned cave.....

I, for one, am getting tired of people complaining about things on here without resolution or ideas for change. You don't like something that one of the 20,000 members does on a site that allows freedom??? then try to fix it and stop whining about it.