Yep, agree with the guys. when I came on these forums first I thought you were a grumpy old sod. But you're not grumpy are you
LOL!!!
You have to bear in mind guys n gals that when this forum was born in Jan 2002 it was a rather quiet and genteel place.
I had been reading other American Z forums before this date so unlike many who joined early on I could see the potential for causing a stir by adopting a "forum persona" totally separate to my everyday self. Remember I am a healthcare professional operating in the public spotlight during the day, so i use rather restrained and diplomatic form of communication with my clients.
The forum just seemed to me to be the ideal medium for something different, and so thats how it started. I challenged, mocked, criticised and genarally ran riot verbally. There were some really amusing exchanges and many were completely taken in by it all(at least initially).
The surprising result was that when I was doing my war zone bit site traffic would increase. So Burnsie, john-boy and Myself just carried on.... and on.... The arrival of Russ/aka the Nipper was a highlight indeed as he quickly caught on and joined in.And others too. I already was personally friendly with Albrecht before be joined the forum, but we have always kept this hidden on the forum as he is one of my best "adversaries" on here.
Its not so neccessary now as the site has grown on its own, but I still find it irresistable on occasion to wade in with something provocative or downright silly.
Clearly from some of the kind comments made on this thread some of you have met the "real Pmac" and found the experience enjoyable!!!. LOL how embarassing for a "subscribed troublemaker"!!!
BAH!!! Humbug!!.... You crowd of Wa***rs!! Sod off you know nothing.... etc...