What's with flamboyant Eric, The-Smooth-Talker
Why has there been no communication from this guy who owns the site? First the podcasts are discontinued and then pen review portion is eliminated.
He has, with his well practiced and contrived speech manner along with the wearing of formal cloths at pen shows, given me the creeps.
Odds are that he soon boots me out of the Geeks because of what I've written.
Last edited by k3eax; May 22nd, 2015 at 06:26 AM.
Re: What's with flamboyant Eric, The-Smooth-Talker
I know nothing of Eric, but why the objection to formal clothes?
I think formality in dress is a courtesy to those whom one is going to meet.
Perhaps that is why I like vintage fountain pens!
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Re: What's with flamboyant Eric, The-Smooth-Talker
Not sure 'contrived' is called for, and so far Eric hasn't booted any genuine FP community members out of this forum, has he?
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Re: What's with flamboyant Eric, The-Smooth-Talker
Welcome home. Pull up a stump and set a spell.Originally Posted by k3eax
Very interesting first post. Perhaps Eric did not know you were awaiting an audience.
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Re: What's with flamboyant Eric, The-Smooth-Talker
Welcome home. Pull up a stump and set a spell.
Very interesting first post. Perhaps Eric did not know you were awaiting an audience.That's a very interesting reply.
Re: What's with flamboyant Eric, The-Smooth-Talker
I get the impression the site is being neglected. I feel Eric has no idea what to do with us or what was taken down.
Never met the man, so I can't speak about him. But his actions have left an impression on me. All that drama for what?
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Re: What's with flamboyant Eric, The-Smooth-Talker
Site management controversies (which have soured me on the FPG kool-aid abit) aside, I'm mildly surprised by what creeps you out, k3eax. Flamboyance, evening dress, affected speech... Fairly innocuous?
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Re: What's with flamboyant Eric, The-Smooth-Talker
He did get married at the LA Pen show this year. I'd have to check but I am pretty sure it is okay to wear a tux when that happens.
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Re: What's with flamboyant Eric, The-Smooth-Talker
As regular readers here can attest, I'm not a shrinking violet when it comes to confronting some of the management issues here at FPG over the last few months. That said, what's with the flamboyant first post? Is this an axe grinding session, or a sincere request for info?
BTW, as someone who has to wear 3 differing sets of formal wear for my work, don't knock it. In the right circumstances, a tuxedo or tails is the perfect weapon.
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and that when Truth and Error have fair Play, the former is always an overmatch for the latter."
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Re: What's with flamboyant Eric, The-Smooth-Talker
Mention has been made hereabouts of a "tux" which as an Englishman I take to be shorthand for "black tie" or "dinner jacket" - "Le Smoking" for the French.
I should make it clear that "formal dress" is fine by me - but only if there is no made-up bow-tie.
On the occasion of his twenty-first birthday, an aristocratic - or at least upper middle-class - young man was addressed thus by his father: "My son I have only two pieces of advice for you: first, always pay your tradesmen and second, never wear a made-up bow-tie."
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Re: What's with flamboyant Eric, The-Smooth-Talker
Made-up bow-tie, does that mean clip-on?
Re: What's with flamboyant Eric, The-Smooth-Talker
That is what I would assume. And also never wear.
"When Men differ in Opinion, both Sides ought equally to have the Advantage of being heard by the Publick;
and that when Truth and Error have fair Play, the former is always an overmatch for the latter."
~ Benjamin Franklin
Re: What's with flamboyant Eric, The-Smooth-Talker
Of course you never wear a clip-on bow tie. Or a clip-on tie of any sort.That is what I would assume. And also never wear.
You wear one with a band that goes around your neck and hooks back behind the bow!
(p.s. anyone required to wear a bow tie to work in a kitchen scrubbing pots and bussing tables for minimum wage and actually ties the !@#$!$ thing every day and is pompous about not ever wearing a "made-up" tie should be mocked, at a minimum. and i'm just making a joke here; i'm sure there are many situations where wearing one would be shameful and perhaps those are the only ones you've encountered. never say never. i actually went to a haberdasher when i was 20 and washing dishes and he told me he could teach me to tie a bow tie, but that i should not be a fool and instead should buy the made-up tie. with the band, not a clip-on of course!)
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Re: What's with flamboyant Eric, The-Smooth-Talker
A true story:
Years ago, my wife (I was married in the dim past) visited a smart outfitter's in Burlington Arcade (Piccadilly).
"Can I help you Madam" asked the very urbane salesman.
"Yes, I'd like a bow-tie for my husband - the sort you tie yourself."
"There isn't any other kind, Madam."
Cob
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Re: What's with flamboyant Eric, The-Smooth-Talker
That's what I thought.
I went to a school with tie and jacket as part of the uniform and made-up ties were made fun of even then.
Last edited by velo; May 23rd, 2015 at 07:02 PM.
Re: What's with flamboyant Eric, The-Smooth-Talker
I love initial posts like that from the OP.
"I hate everything and everyone. The things that are dear to the morons who intentionally come to this specific part of the internet are crap. Any questions?"
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Re: What's with flamboyant Eric, The-Smooth-Talker
Ha ha ha! Excellent riposte!
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Re: What's with flamboyant Eric, The-Smooth-Talker
Indeed, Greg. The concept of "hate" goes a lot of directions, but still is a learned trait. As in:
"When Men differ in Opinion, both Sides ought equally to have the Advantage of being heard by the Publick;
and that when Truth and Error have fair Play, the former is always an overmatch for the latter."
~ Benjamin Franklin
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Re: What's with flamboyant Eric, The-Smooth-Talker
I don't know Eric but either way I don't give much of a rat's arse how he dresses or speaks. If you don't like the way the site is run or he gives you the creeps, the door is that way>>>
You are unlikely to be booted off and are free to stick around and spout as much silly crap as you wish.
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Re: What's with flamboyant Eric, The-Smooth-Talker
Out on a date, huh? Have fun!
"When Men differ in Opinion, both Sides ought equally to have the Advantage of being heard by the Publick;
and that when Truth and Error have fair Play, the former is always an overmatch for the latter."
~ Benjamin Franklin
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