Mike posts about Robin Williams on facebook

[rab2591]

Hey Rangerover, Micha expressed his opinion, stop shitting on him for doing so. That's the core of your bullshit message, eh?

Stop trying to be the god of the forum.

And Micha, Jesus, stop throwing insults! I've never seen such insolent behavior on this board

[RangeRoverA1]

Stop trying to be the god of the forum.

And Micha, Jesus, stop throwing insults! I've never seen such insolent behavior on this board

What now? I didn't say anything remotely bad, even added "with all respect" sticker, if you didn't notice. And the bit about throwing insults wasn't even in reference to Micha's post. Stop being snarky for no reason. Stop singling me out of all the people, the mess on this thread started before I arrived.

[rab2591]

With all respect, Micha, but I think you shouldn't be "that kind guy" defending the less fortunate & so on. This is a message board, everyone has a right to voice their opinion,

The irony.

[RangeRoverA1]

It's not easy for me to express myself, though I try to be logical. I just wanted to say that no one should jump over Mr. Newcombe, he knows what is depression & as a result, he's angry & doesn't get why kill themselves to hurt their family, is all. Your "stop trying to be god of the forum" was pointless, given most of the time, I compliment everyone here. Never did I big myself up, if that's the right phrase.

[rab2591]

I completely sympathize with Stephen's viewpoint, no matter how much I disagree with it. Fact is, A LOT of people here have first hand experience with this topic, and have a right to be emotional about it. Micha's opinion is just as valid as Newcombe's.

[RangeRoverA1]

I completely sympathize with Stephen's viewpoint, no matter how much I disagree with it. Fact is, A LOT of people here have first hand experience with this topic, and have a right to be emotional about it. Micha's opinion is just as valid as Newcombe's.

You could say that initially, avoing unnecessary b-words & "god of the forum" comments. I never even called you names, I don't like when people use cuss words referring to me. Please, no more of that stuff.

[rab2591]

I completely sympathize with Stephen's viewpoint, no matter how much I disagree with it. Fact is, A LOT of people here have first hand experience with this topic, and have a right to be emotional about it. Micha's opinion is just as valid as Newcombe's.

You could say that initially, avoing unnecessary b-words & "god of the forum" comments. I never even called you names, I don't like when people use cuss words referring to me. Please, no more of that stuff.

I shouldn't've even had to have said it initially. Everyone here has a right to their opinion...Micha as much as anyone else. You've never called me names, but I guess I'm not "that kind guy defending the less forunate" or maybe I'm not "cute" enough. Who knows.

[♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇]

Fucking hell...cut out all this fighting.  Got fired over the phone a few hours ago, come here hoping to get my mind off the hell my life has become, and I see this nonsense? Cut the fighting out, take it to PM,  whatever. Just quit this incessant bickering.  Please.

[18thofMay]

Fucking hell...cut out all this fighting.  Got fired over the phone a few hours ago, come here hoping to get my mind off the hell my life has become, and I see this nonsense? Cut the fighting out, take it to PM,  whatever. Just quit this incessant bickering.  Please.

That's sh*t

[Al Jardine: Pick Up Artist]

This thread would do well in the sandbox at this point.

[Mike's Beard]

Despite having argued with him on more than one occasion I'm sad to see Stepthen go.

Keep the faith Billy. You have many friends on here who are rooting for you.

[rab2591]

Despite having argued with him on more than one occasion I'm sad to see Stepthen go.

Keep the faith Billy. You have many friends on here who are rooting for you.

Agreed on all accounts.

Apologies for the bickering Billy, just had a few too many to drink tonight

[♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇]

It's alright guys. Thank you.

[Mike's Beard]

Reports are that Robin's fortune had been drained to pratically nothing by 2 divorces. This makes me so angry. If you have children with someone then you pay child support every month to help pay to raise them as is your duty. Other then that once the family home is sold and the proceeds split you owe your ex f*** ALL. Get a job ladies and earn your own money.

[guitarfool2002]

It's sad to hear that reports started coming out that financial issues were weighing heavily on Williams in recent years, brought on by that divorce and other issues. He had a ranch which I believe he sold to cover some of it, he took a job in television to make money only to have the show canceled after (I believe) one season which also was tough to deal with, and in recent months he apparently didn't look healthy or didn't seem to be himself.

But the worst part I heard was that he was worried about a trust he had established for the children of his friend Christopher Reeve after he died, to care for them after their father was gone and after what I assume were massive medical bills, which again Williams apparently paid those bills for the family as well. One report said he was worried he would not be able to maintain the Reeve children's trust due to his own financial issues which had him near-bankruptcy.

I'm not suggesting finances were the main cause, but how messed up is it that a man who basically supported not only his family but also voluntarily supported the family of his good friend ends up so distraught over money?

Something is broken here...as in, it just ain't working.

[guitarfool2002]

This thread would do well in the sandbox at this point.

I've been against moving active threads around too much in the past, but this thread brings up some interesting points. It's not necessarily related directly to the Beach Boys, but at the same time it can be a good conversation related to issues members here both feel strongly about and have opinions on covering many sides of the issue.

But...it really isn't a topic related to the Beach Boys. I'm leaning toward moving it.

Going forward...for this thread and others like it, would it be better to have these discussions in the Sandbox? Thoughts and opinions?

[donald]

My opinion on putting such threads in the sandbox.  Sometimes a topic or event is likely something most associates here would feel strongly about such as the loss of a Robin Williams.  When I heard the news I went to the sandbox but there was nothing there.  I was glad someone posted it here under the the heading of Mikes facebook comment.  After a while, yes.  Move such threads to the sandbox.  Regulars will know to look there if they have more to say or want to read the posts.  But I think, on occasion, an "off topic" discussion could justifiably be placed here for a period of time to be decided by the moderator.

[Pretty Funky]

Billy's ex-boss sounds like a right pr!ck and that needs to be acknowledged on the higher profile main board at this stage.

Gutless!

[Mike's Beard]

Billy's ex-boss sounds like a right pr!ck and that needs to be acknowledged on the higher profile main board at this stage.

Gutless!

Well put.

[Paulos]

I apologise for nothing.

I've asked Craig to delete my account, despite there being some fantastic people but others drag it down. Might be back in future but who knows, take care everyone.

[Awesoman]

Thought I'd share a really great book that really opens your eyes on how to combat depression.  It's called The Feeling Good Handbook by David Burns.  He writes a series of self-help books on the subject.  

http://www.amazon.com/Feeling-Good-Handbook-David-Burns/dp/0452281326/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407952107&sr=8-1&keywords=feeling+good+handbook

While depression is not easily controlled, it can be controlled and conquered with the right tools.

[Smilin Ed H]

Billy's ex-boss sounds like a right pr!ck and that needs to be acknowledged on the higher profile main board at this stage.

Gutless!

Well put.

Amen

[♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇]

Billy's ex-boss sounds like a right pr!ck and that needs to be acknowledged on the higher profile main board at this stage.

Gutless!

Well put.

Amen

Thanks guys

[CenturyDeprived]

Billy's ex-boss sounds like a right pr!ck and that needs to be acknowledged on the higher profile main board at this stage.

Gutless!

Well put.

Amen

Thanks guys

The true chickensh*ts are coward bosses who fire others over the phone. Not Mick Jagger. Sorry man.

[zachrwolfe]

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