# Lobsang: talk about a persecution complex **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [February 7, 2003, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lobsang-talk-about-a-persecution-complex/153434 "2003-02-07T10:58:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![TheLoadedDog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/35a633/32.png) [@TheLoadedDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheLoadedDog)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2003, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lobsang-talk-about-a-persecution-complex/153434/61 "2003-02-08T11:30:08Z")
A Melburnian and a Kiwi… Which way do I… oy, me brain hurts. 😃 Beer’s on me, you sods. ---
**Author:** ![Lobsang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobsang/32/4067_2.png) [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2003, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lobsang-talk-about-a-persecution-complex/153434/62 "2003-02-09T01:37:01Z")
[**kambuckta** and **Ice Wolf**](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=161777) ---
**Author:** ![samarm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4da419/32.png) [@samarm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samarm)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2003, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lobsang-talk-about-a-persecution-complex/153434/63 "2003-02-09T02:14:49Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by LolaCocaCola \* > \*\*Lobsang seems to post only when he’s drunk. \*\* Sorry, just wanted to chime in with a bit of advice: Don’t post whilst intoxicated. You will only post something incredibly silly and/or embarissing, and regret it in the morning. I have learned this lesson. I wish to spread this wisdom to others. That is all. ---
**Author:** ![kambuckta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/53a042/32.png) [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2003, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lobsang-talk-about-a-persecution-complex/153434/64 "2003-02-09T02:25:18Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by samarm \* > \*\*Sorry, just wanted to chime in with a bit of advice: Don’t post whilst intoxicated. You will only post something incredibly silly and/or embarissing, and regret it in the morning. I have learned this lesson. I wish to spread this wisdom to others. That is all. \*\* Hear, hear! I’ll drink to that! 😃 (Well, what’d ya expect?) ---
**Author:** ![Ice\_Wolf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/dfb087/32.png) [@Ice\_Wolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ice_Wolf)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2003, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lobsang-talk-about-a-persecution-complex/153434/65 "2003-02-09T03:53:16Z")
This weekend has made me really _want_ to spend it wasted out of my mind – but cost is a wonderful wowser influence. 🙂 I’ve posted drunk myself on a couple of occasions. While I don’t believe I’ve done anything with that influence that I’m ashamed of on the boards, it definitely makes me ultra careful what I post at the time. That aside – unless anyone _knows_ a poster is tanked while in control of a keyboard, I’m not sure it’s fair to say that that’s the reason for their behaviour. ---
**Author:** ![LolaCocaCola](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7cd45c/32.png) [@LolaCocaCola](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LolaCocaCola)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2003, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lobsang-talk-about-a-persecution-complex/153434/66 "2003-02-09T04:12:14Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Ice Wolf \* > \*\*That aside – unless anyone _knows_ a poster is tanked while in control of a keyboard, I’m not sure it’s fair to say that that’s the reason for their behaviour. \*\* Allow me to present exhibit a: > [@](#): > > _Originally posted by Lobsang_ > \*\*I am pleasantly surprised at the replies I have got so far. I cynically expected ‘get over yourself’ type replies. Maybe it is my current level of alcoholic intoxication, or maybe not, but I love you guys \. > And on the subject of intoxication - it may seem, to anyone that pays attention, that I often post to the SDMB whilst drunk. This is true, but not because I drink often. It is because I am far more likely to post if I am drunk. hence the high ratio of drunken posts to sober posts. > > That said, I am now going to drink that little bit more that is required to activate the knowledge that anything I post hasn’t the remotest chance in hell of being worthwhile or interesting.\*\* [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=159038](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=159038) ---
**Author:** ![kambuckta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/53a042/32.png) [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2003, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lobsang-talk-about-a-persecution-complex/153434/67 "2003-02-09T04:15:27Z")
Geez, why am I always the last to know these things? I could’ve had a LOT more fun if I knew that **Lobbers** was pissed. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Ice\_Wolf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/dfb087/32.png) [@Ice\_Wolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ice_Wolf)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2003, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lobsang-talk-about-a-persecution-complex/153434/68 "2003-02-09T04:36:21Z")
Ta for the information, **LolaCocaCola**. That explains a lot. Sadly, yes, it does. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Lobsang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobsang/32/4067_2.png) [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2003, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lobsang-talk-about-a-persecution-complex/153434/69 "2003-02-09T04:51:51Z")
I am not sure what to make of this. I have posted under the influence. But my apology still stands. I was not drunk when I posted it and I am not drunk now. I don’t want to fall out with you guys again. (also, incedentaly, LolaCocaCola seems to have it in for me. I can’t remember why) ---
**Author:** ![Lobsang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobsang/32/4067_2.png) [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2003, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lobsang-talk-about-a-persecution-complex/153434/70 "2003-02-09T04:53:16Z")
(There should be an ‘in the past’ at the end of that second sentence) ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2003, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lobsang-talk-about-a-persecution-complex/153434/71 "2003-02-09T04:57:47Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by samarm \* > \*\*Sorry, just wanted to chime in with a bit of advice: Don’t post whilst intoxicated. You will only post something incredibly silly and/or embarissing, and regret it in the morning. I have learned this lesson. I wish to spread this wisdom to others. That is all. \*\* Oh, I dunno, then we wouldn’t have had Monkey Suit Butlers. ---
**Author:** ![Ice\_Wolf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/dfb087/32.png) [@Ice\_Wolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ice_Wolf)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2003, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lobsang-talk-about-a-persecution-complex/153434/72 "2003-02-09T05:02:55Z")
No, **Lobsang** – no “falling out” as far as I’m concerned. I still thank you for the apology thread. **Lola’s** info though is relevant – she’s just been more observant than I have been (mind you, it would be a bit of a worry if I trailed after you across the boards, noting your every comment, nuance and all th’ etceteras, now wouldn’t it? :)) All I can say here is – try to look after yourself, okay? ---
**Author:** ![LolaCocaCola](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7cd45c/32.png) [@LolaCocaCola](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LolaCocaCola)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2003, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lobsang-talk-about-a-persecution-complex/153434/73 "2003-02-09T05:07:30Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Lobsang \* > \*\*(also, incedentaly, LolaCocaCola seems to have it in for me. I can’t remember why) \*\* Hmmmm…maybe it has something to do with the fact that you are an arsepick? ---
**Author:** ![John\_Carter\_of\_Mars](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/2bfe46/32.png) [@John\_Carter\_of\_Mars](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Carter_of_Mars)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2003, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lobsang-talk-about-a-persecution-complex/153434/74 "2003-02-09T05:54:51Z")
Posted by **Lobsang** : “alice\_in\_wonderland I know the OP was dumb. I admit my reaction to kambucta was OTT (although it was partly an act - as I have established)” You can pretty much expect to be mis-understood if you post items that are “partly an act”. Remember, other posters can’t see your facial expressions or body language. We can’t see “partly an act”. All we can see is what you write. If you don’t like being mis-understood, then write exactly what you mean. ---
**Author:** ![Lobsang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobsang/32/4067_2.png) [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2003, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lobsang-talk-about-a-persecution-complex/153434/75 "2003-02-09T06:01:10Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by LolaCocaCola \* > \*\*Hmmmm…maybe it has something to do with the fact that you are an arsepick? \*\* So I am an arsepick (whatever that is) Is there something specific that I did? And is there any hope of a reconciliation? ---
**Author:** ![kambuckta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/53a042/32.png) [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2003, 6:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lobsang-talk-about-a-persecution-complex/153434/76 "2003-02-09T06:02:07Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Lobsang \* > \*\* > > (also, incedentaly, LolaCocaCola seems to have it in for me. I can’t remember why) \*\* And it’s comments like this that keep you right up there in the SDMB Jerk Hall of Fame. Urghhhhhhh. ---
**Author:** ![Lobsang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobsang/32/4067_2.png) [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2003, 6:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lobsang-talk-about-a-persecution-complex/153434/77 "2003-02-09T06:02:28Z")
**JC of M** - I will try to remember that. ---
**Author:** ![Lobsang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobsang/32/4067_2.png) [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2003, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lobsang-talk-about-a-persecution-complex/153434/78 "2003-02-09T06:05:13Z")
**kambuckta** - no, really. Lola has posted a lot of things in past posts about me. calling me various things each time. (not that I will hold a grudge) I am trying to build bridges here. Give me a chance. I may be a jerk, but I don’t want to be one. ---
**Author:** ![Ice\_Wolf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/dfb087/32.png) [@Ice\_Wolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ice_Wolf)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2003, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lobsang-talk-about-a-persecution-complex/153434/79 "2003-02-09T06:14:37Z")
Got a question for you then, **Lobsang** – what are you going to do, from here on, to _not_ be perceived as a jerk if you can possibly help it? Granted, if you are on the level here, with us (but more importantly, with yourself) – you’ve got a lot of shit to shovel from folks’ past impressions of you. That’s rough, mate. Bein’ damned if you do and damned if you don’t is a fucker of a situation to be in. If drinking is what affects the way you communicate here – try _not_ drinking while you’re online. You can accuse me of bein’ a preacher-teacher here, especially since I’ve admitted seeking the dual solaces of this addictive place _plus_ booze on occasion. But if that is one of the factors, seriously consider removing it from the equation. At least, while you’re here. Dunno. We can’t see you, can’t see what your reactions are, beyond what you’ll _let_ us see. I ain’t havin’ a go, any rate. Know that, mate. ---
**Author:** ![kambuckta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/53a042/32.png) [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2003, 7:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lobsang-talk-about-a-persecution-complex/153434/80 "2003-02-09T07:10:53Z")
I am damn certain now that we are all being taken on a mega-whooshie ride by **Lobsang**. I’ll email them as well, but if one of you mod’s happens to see this post before I do so, could you please close this thread because I do not want to be the OP for the platform by which **Lobsang** gets his jollies. Oh, and **Lobsang**? I take back my acceptance of your apology in the other thread. You have some serious issues mate, and I’m not convinced booze is the culprit. You might think it’s good fun to play with people on a messageboard, but you haven’t grasped the fact that we here are MORE than that. This is a _community_ of people. We are not just typeface on a screen, we are real people enjoying the communion we experience with other human beings. We laugh and cry with each other. We get angry and sometimes hate with a vengeance the person who posted something that got our hackles up. We argue and we commisserate and we poke fun and we call names. It’s all part of being a member of a community…a community of which I am proud to be a member. But when you come along and shit in threads, and tell us that what you posted might or might not have been bullshit, and how we should all feel sorry for having called you names, but on second thoughts you don’t really care, and how it is sooooo unfair that we don’t _understand_ you, well, enough is enough mate. Many people have given you the benefit of the doubt on too many occasions. You had me going for a while last night, and I lost sleep wondering whether I had really been obnoxious and how come I hadn’t picked up my own indiscretions…(normally I am vaguely aware when I offend somebody…with one notable exception STOP LARFING ICEY!!) But I was at a loss last night, and although I felt somewhat relieved later this morning, your posts this afternoon (our time) have reversed my confidence. Go get a life, go get some therapy, go find some friends because I am damned sure I’m not going to let you interrupt my relationship with this board ever again. **LOBSANG, YOU ARE AN ARSEHOLE**. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lobsang-talk-about-a-persecution-complex/153434.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lobsang-talk-about-a-persecution-complex/153434.md?page=5)