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02/17/07 12:48 PM
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Re: The Culture of the Yard
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02/17/07 01:00 PM
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tigerdog
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One of the things I most enjoy about hanging around the Yard is the lack of pretentiousness that exists here. Perhaps it's because the Yard hasn't had time to develop a culture that thinks that the way it used to be is better than the way it is now. Perhaps it's because the affordability of the products produced here discourages elitism. Perhaps it's because Dan & Patti are welcoming to newcomers and participate actively in the chat rooms. Or perhaps it's because those who are attracted to this place are more interested in supporting each other than impressing each other.
Whatever it is, I like it here. And while I realize that everything changes, I hope I never get to the point of looking back wishing things were the way they used to be. I could not have said my own thoughts any better than that...... I feel the same way. The biggest reason I am here is that I feel at home already after a short time. I am not afraid to ask a question or even respectfully disagree with someone because I feel comfortable. I'm not here to impress anyone or to be impressed, or to boast or be boasted upon. I'm here to learn, have a good laugh, and be accepted. That's what a "family" does. I think it all starts with Dan and Patti. They have set the bar here, they participate here, and both truly seem to care about each and every one of us..... and to me that is worth a lot more than the cost of a knife anyday. -Tdog
Last edited by tigerdog; 02/17/07 10:36 PM.
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Re: The Culture of the Yard
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02/17/07 02:20 PM
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Magnum22
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One of the things I most enjoy about hanging around the Yard is the lack of pretentiousness that exists here. Perhaps it's because the Yard hasn't had time to develop a culture that thinks that the way it used to be is better than the way it is now. Perhaps it's because the affordability of the products produced here discourages elitism. Perhaps it's because Dan & Patti are welcoming to newcomers and participate actively in the chat rooms. Or perhaps it's because those who are attracted to this place are more interested in supporting each other than impressing each other.
Whatever it is, I like it here. And while I realize that everything changes, I hope I never get to the point of looking back wishing things were the way they used to be. i think it's a little bit of all of those. if any of them goes away, it will probably lead to wishing things would be as they were, which will only make it worse. a self perpetuating downward spiral like that would be a real shame. these forums are an invaluable resource, so much information in one place. for years i carried a chinese 440 lockback, then i came across the forums. it cost some money but there are worse ways to blow cash. better steel that'll last forever than $100 jeans, i say.
JYD #7
Preserve the Yard.
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 Re: The Culture of the Yard
[Re: Magnum22]
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02/17/07 03:12 PM
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A Pair of Levi's 501 costs AUS$139 retail here in Australia! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/footinmouth.gif" alt="" />
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Re: The Culture of the Yard
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02/17/07 03:24 PM
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scrappy
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Re: The Culture of the Yard
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02/17/07 03:28 PM
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tedwca
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Yup, I like it here too. It's a good place.
Ted Wilson
Dum inter homines sumus, colamus humanitatem.
BTW - Winter is Coming.
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Re: The Culture of the Yard
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02/17/07 03:55 PM
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james_bond
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"Perhaps it's because the affordability of the products produced here discourages elitism"
I belive that that is one of the main things that makes it so inviting to me, and there is a there are a lot of down to earth folks hear too.
JYD #25
Clinging to my Guns, Religion, and Scrapyards.
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Re: The Culture of the Yard
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02/17/07 04:05 PM
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Jerrwhy
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it cost some money but there are worse ways to blow cash. better steel that'll last forever than $100 jeans, i say.
How do the 100.00 dollar jeans make me look, especially from the backside?
Klaatu... verada... necktie
The 16th Dog!
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Re: The Culture of the Yard
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02/17/07 04:32 PM
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Paul the Brit'
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Like a small gold coloured dog in jeans from the backside?? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> The price and quality of the knives attracts serious users (not poseurs or muppets). Dan and Patti being so intouch with us here helps keep us informed and breaks down any barriers- that helps everyone fit in. It's a great forum and with so many stalwarts posting regularly and the general nice attitude, it'd be difficult to forsee it go astray (plus the mostly sensible moderators keep things clean and friendly!) All in all a real oasis on the web! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
JYD #3 Poor, but still dreaming of a sage and black SOD CG... 
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Re: The Culture of the Yard
[Re: Paul the Brit']
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02/17/07 04:33 PM
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Jerrwhy
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Are you picking on my Avatar?
Klaatu... verada... necktie
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Re: The Culture of the Yard
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02/17/07 04:37 PM
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tedwca
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I believe he is. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Ted Wilson
Dum inter homines sumus, colamus humanitatem.
BTW - Winter is Coming.
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Re: The Culture of the Yard
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02/17/07 04:37 PM
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Paul the Brit'
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Jerry I like your avatar, he's cute!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
JYD #3 Poor, but still dreaming of a sage and black SOD CG...
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