Not sure if I will post in this forum as much as last year

ColdFront77 · #1 Postby **ColdFront77** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 2:16 pm

Last year, when I brought my opinions of possible tropical development in this forum, it seemed, at least, that some members took me as ignorant when it comes to tropical meteorology and meteorology in general.

I know more than some of you think I know, but at the same time wish I knew more. For some reason or another I am not getting any more complex meteorological information from many people I have met online. I can only do so much reading along with everything else I do online.... How do you all do it along with school and/or work and taking time on this board as well as other sites??

Lindaloo · #2 Postby **Lindaloo** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 2:31 pm

Tom, when you were posting at TWC I always listened to what you had to say. Same thing goes for here.

ColdFront77 · #3 Postby **ColdFront77** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 2:32 pm

I am referring to last year, not the year before at TWC.

You were one of many that apparently did, but there were others that didn't seem to be quite as "nice," for lack of a better word.

Lindaloo · #4 Postby **Lindaloo** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 2:49 pm

ColdFront77 wrote:I am referring to last year, not the year before at TWC.

You were one of many that apparently did, but there were others that didn't seem to be quite as "nice," for lack of a better word.

Well then their loss if they are not nice. I better not see anyone being mean to you. Keep up the good posts Tom. I assure you all of S2K enjoys your analysis and posts about hurricanes.

Josephine96 · #5 Postby **Josephine96** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 2:50 pm

This is my opinion about storm knowledge or lack their of. If a person knocks another because he or she doesn't know as much.. that's not right..

Everybody should be respected for their opinion.. even if it seems a little off base

ColdFront77 · #6 Postby **ColdFront77** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 3:00 pm

It happened more in the chatroom, but still. Oh well. I thought this issue should be put on the table in general as the official Hurricane Season is here.

Typhoon_Willie · #7 Postby **Typhoon_Willie** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 3:19 pm

Hey Tom I always look forward to your posts here!

Lindaloo · #8 Postby **Lindaloo** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 3:21 pm

ColdFront77 wrote:It happened more in the chatroom, but still. Oh well. I thought this issue should be put on the table in general as the official Hurricane Season is here.

Same goes for the chatroom. :wink:

Rainband · #9 Postby **Rainband** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 3:44 pm

I agree Lindaloo. :wink:

S2K is Home to Weather Enthusiasts as well as Professionals. We all co exist here and if there is a problem let of the Staff know Tom. The rules are plain and simple!! 8-)

#10 Postby **Steve** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 3:50 pm

I wouldn't worry about it 77. Some people let their arrogance get in the way of what everyday folks can see before their own eyes. I have jumped the gun on the NHC and several "professional" mets were shooing away something even the next day only to see them reverse their predictions or tracks to something closer to what I was saying. It's the nature of the beast.

Steve

Amanzi · #11 Postby **Amanzi** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 3:57 pm

Tom I hardly ever post in this forum, but it is the first one I come to read! I enjoy your posts and have learnt from you as well as from others. Everyone has a different take on a situation and that is what makes this forum interesting to read and valuable to learn from....

#12 Postby **vbhoutex** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 4:01 pm

Tom and anyone else that feels this way-Do not be intimidated by those that may disagree with you or seem/be arrogant in their responses to you!! We are all here for the weather and we will all have different ideas, forecasts, analyses, etc. based on our knowledge and understanding. Remember this is also a discussion forum so there will be diagreements and forecast busts and arrogant people no matter what.

ColdFront77 · #13 Postby **ColdFront77** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 4:08 pm

Alrighty, Linda, John, Willie, Johnathan, Steve, Bron and David.

I guess it's just me. A combination of my much much less time on this site and one person in particular apparently "rubbing me the wrong" way, set me into bringing this to the table.

Perhaps this topic will bring some light to potential situation. Apologies to all, otherwise.

GalvestonDuck · #14 Postby **GalvestonDuck** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 4:09 pm

vbhoutex wrote:Tom and anyone else that feels this way-Do not be intimidated by those that may disagree with you or seem/be arrogant in their responses to you!! We are all here for the weather and we will all have different ideas, forecasts, analyses, etc. based on our knowledge and understanding. Remember this is also a discussion forum so there will be diagreements and forecast busts and arrogant people no matter what.

Yup, for example, David here arrogantly thinks I'm stupid for living in Galveston.

(For clarification -- I'm kidding! David's opinion is that people should not live on barrier islands. I disagree.

What counts is the friendship, support, and concern we all share when a storm or any other disaster threatens our area, as well as the discussions, opinions, and knowledge that is shared about those situations. Luv ya, David. :wink:

)

ColdFront77 · #15 Postby **ColdFront77** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 4:13 pm

GalvestonDuck wrote:What counts is the friendship, support, and concern we all share when a storm or any other disaster threatens our area, as well as the discussions, opinions, and knowledge that is shared about those situations.

Sure it is. However, when people annoy others, accusing them of not understanding something, in this case a tropical system moving in a certain way, etc... it is more difficult to be friendly, supportive and concerning.

#16 Postby **msbee** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 4:14 pm

Tom
everyone here can learn from others.
You know a lot more than I do and I appreciate your posts

#17 Postby **vbhoutex** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 4:15 pm

And Duckie, you know that WHEN YOU GET EVACUATED you will have a place to stay no questions asked, even if you DO LIVE ON A BARRIER ISLAND!!! :lol: :lol:

All kidding aside, that is an open offer to you and any other S2K member in this area if the occasion ever arises and you don't have somewhere to go.

lp8391 · #18 Postby **lp8391** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 4:45 pm

Tom, I also had same experience. However, I do NOT know much about tropical systems and found this board in an effort to learn. But I learned the hard way not to ask questions. Haven't posted since. I do however read the boards in an effort to learn as much as I can. Thank- you to everyone who does post info, as it is very interesting and helpful. But please remember, that there are folks on this board that are here to learn more and should not be criticized for asking questions.

ColdFront77 · #19 Postby **ColdFront77** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 4:47 pm

For the record, it was more comments than questions.

#20 Postby **vbhoutex** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 5:01 pm

I am locking this thread.

If ANYONE is ever told not to ask questions, flamed by someone else for asking a question, or a response to your query is in violation of STORM2K rules DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT A MODERATOR OR ADMIN End of discussion, this is a weather forum.

Not sure if I will post in this forum as much as last year

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