# Skid Row--you crossed the line. **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [May 29, 2003, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skid-row-you-crossed-the-line/178161 "2003-05-29T01:46:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![belladonna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9fc29f/32.png) [@belladonna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/belladonna)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skid-row-you-crossed-the-line/178161/21 "2003-05-29T13:48:21Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Miller \* > \*\*My only hope is he comes in here and tries to “defend” himself. \*\* You and me both, **Miller**. Even after a full night of distance, I’m still in shock that someone could stoop so unbelievably low. Alas, no sign of him here or over in the original thread since his accusations. Is it too much to hope that he’s taken Lynn’s warning to heart and is, at this very moment, sincerely thinking about the harm he’s done? Maybe even feeling a bit ashamed of himself? Ahhhh, wishful thinking… ---
**Author:** ![Zabali\_Clawbane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/ecd19e/32.png) [@Zabali\_Clawbane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zabali_Clawbane)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skid-row-you-crossed-the-line/178161/22 "2003-05-29T13:55:59Z")
((belladonna)) The fact that you felt pain matters to me, and to many others. We empathize. Don’t let the tears of the past drown you now though. You’re stronger than that. You’re a survivor, not a victim whether Skid Row comprehends that or not. You stood up for yourself very well, and we all admire that, even if he never does. I pity anyone who is that “broken” and can’t relate to others. I can’t imagine being that self absorbed. :eek: ---
**Author:** ![lezlers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/258eb7/32.png) [@lezlers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lezlers)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skid-row-you-crossed-the-line/178161/23 "2003-05-29T14:12:03Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by norinew \* > \*\ ***lezlers** , this is me, neverminding. It was good natured, which is why I put a smiley behind it. His intentional mis-spellings of your name in the original thread pissed me off. I was just havin’ some fun with ya! 🙂 \*\* Nevermindaway! Sorry, that whole thread and the other “child beating” thread put me on the defensive. And I don’t even _have_ kids. I can’t believe that chickshit hasn’t even tried to “defend” himself yet. :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![pencilpusher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/d6d6ee/32.png) [@pencilpusher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pencilpusher)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skid-row-you-crossed-the-line/178161/24 "2003-05-29T14:16:05Z")
**belladonna** I am so sorry that that scum sucking dirt crawling maggot infested piece of shit caused you pain. I can TOTALLY relate to your feelings. When I got in here this morning and read his response to you it felt like someone had punched me in the stomach. I literally couldn’t breath. I cannot fathom the pain you felt having that comment directed at you. I think MR Dip Shit needs to apologize and take a time out. Oh no this is more than a time out infraction… wheres my belt? ---
**Author:** ![racinchikki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/eada6e/32.png) [@racinchikki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racinchikki)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skid-row-you-crossed-the-line/178161/25 "2003-05-29T14:21:48Z")
I only read the first and last pages of that thread, and although I’ve never interacted with any of the players before and I have no personal ties to the issue, reading that section made me gasp in horror. What a horrible, heinously low thing to say to another human being. Such assholery is unfathomable in a place that tries to be civilized. ---
**Author:** ![Stonebow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Stonebow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stonebow)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skid-row-you-crossed-the-line/178161/26 "2003-05-29T15:27:29Z")
There’s not much that I can add here. I would just hope that Skid Row will understand the need for a prompt and sincere apology delivered to the lady for his rash words. Though, to be frank, I’m not holding my breath. belladonna, I’m sorry that you had to endure that backhanded attack. you have handled yourself admirably, and have certainly kept a cooler head than I would have. ---
**Author:** ![eirroc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f1d935/32.png) [@eirroc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eirroc)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skid-row-you-crossed-the-line/178161/27 "2003-05-29T18:39:59Z")
\*originally posted by pencilpusher \* > [@](#): > > I am so sorry that that scum sucking dirt crawling maggot infested piece of shit caused you pain. From what I’ve read that’s an insult to scum sucking dirt crawling maggot infested pieces of shit everywhere. My god what a complete fanny. ---
**Author:** ![Ludovic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skid-row-you-crossed-the-line/178161/28 "2003-05-29T18:55:20Z")
I’m sure there is a less sensitive sentence one can post to a chat room. I just can’t think of one right now. :mad: ---
**Author:** ![Hamlet](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hamlet/32/2818_2.png) [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skid-row-you-crossed-the-line/178161/29 "2003-05-29T19:06:43Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Troy McClure SF \* > \*\*If only we had a rule against being a jerk on these boards. Oh wait, we do. Bye, asshole. > > God, and s/he’s a prosecutor! :smack: \*\* First, I don’t buy for a second that **Skid Row** is a prosecutor. Second, if he is, I wan’t to apologize to everyone who has ever existed on behalf of the profession. ---
**Author:** ![CrazyCatLady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dfb087/32.png) [@CrazyCatLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrazyCatLady)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skid-row-you-crossed-the-line/178161/30 "2003-05-29T19:22:01Z")
Well, **lud** I guess he could have topped it by throwing in some racial, religious, or gender-based slurs along with his insults. That might have made it a little less sensitive. Maybe. ---
**Author:** ![Dunderman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecb155/32.png) [@Dunderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dunderman)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skid-row-you-crossed-the-line/178161/31 "2003-05-29T20:03:58Z")
I just want to point out that while I was on the same side as **Skid Row** in the debate, I do not support his assholicious behaviour and find the things he said disgusting to say the least. **belladonna** , I’m really sorry you had to suffer him. **Skid Row** , fuck off. ---
**Author:** ![Diane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/2acd7d/32.png) [@Diane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diane)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skid-row-you-crossed-the-line/178161/32 "2003-05-29T21:16:47Z")
> [@](#): > > First, I don’t buy for a second that Skid Row is a prosecutor. First of all, is anyone actually surprised that this dickhead said this bullshit? Secondly, I second your not buying for a second that Skid Row is a prosecutor. I figured that out way back in the Elizabeth Smart thread when he started yammering crap out of his gob. ---
**Author:** ![kevja](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/aeb1de/32.png) [@kevja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kevja)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skid-row-you-crossed-the-line/178161/33 "2003-05-29T22:20:10Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by StupidSmartAgain \* > \*\*Oh look, Captain Hilarity docking on Port Comedy, aboard the good ship Elm Mao. > > Salute! \*\* I wish I wasn’t at work, because I’m laughing out loud. ---
**Author:** ![World\_Eater](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f04885/32.png) [@World\_Eater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/World_Eater)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skid-row-you-crossed-the-line/178161/34 "2003-05-29T22:35:56Z")
Well I don’t think the guest of honor is going to show up, which could be a good thing as the bloodletting in this thread would require us all to wear smocks. Skid fuck you, ((((((Bella))))))) ---
**Author:** ![belladonna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9fc29f/32.png) [@belladonna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/belladonna)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skid-row-you-crossed-the-line/178161/35 "2003-05-29T23:57:17Z")
I do believe you’re right **World Eater**. Which I guess makes Mr. Row an asshole, a loudmouth, _and_ a coward. What a charming combination. ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Mudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f14d63/32.png) [@Larry\_Mudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Mudd)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skid-row-you-crossed-the-line/178161/36 "2003-05-30T00:08:01Z")
To be fair, it doesn’t appear as though he’s returned to the boards at all since he made the offending post, so it might be a bit early to hang the “coward” sign on him-- he might just be busy pissing people off in meatspace. Then again, he might be staying away because he spontaneously realized exactly how far up his crapper he’s managed to cram his cranium, and has retreated for a period of intense self-examination. The smart money’s on the _former_ possibility, though. ---
**Author:** ![lezlers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/258eb7/32.png) [@lezlers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lezlers)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skid-row-you-crossed-the-line/178161/37 "2003-05-30T00:34:52Z")
Naw. The thing with bullies is deep down inside, they’re all cowards. **Skid Row** has shown himself to be quite the bully. Not with physical actions, but with words. Which makes his stance on corporal punishment all the more ironic. ---
**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:** [May 30, 2003, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skid-row-you-crossed-the-line/178161/38 "2003-05-30T00:48:31Z")
I wonder if his user name is supposed to match where he lives in the intellectual world? ---
**Author:** ![World\_Eater](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f04885/32.png) [@World\_Eater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/World_Eater)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skid-row-you-crossed-the-line/178161/39 "2003-05-30T00:49:14Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by lezlers \* > \*\ ***Skid Row** has shown himself to be quite the bully. Not with physical actions, but with words. Which makes his stance on corporal punishment all the more ironic. \*\* You must have missed… > [@](#): > > \*\* > I was “spanked” as a child. Daily. For talking back, not cleaning my room, making too much noise, et. al. The last of these took place when I was 13, almost 14. For not having my hair cut short enough. Seriously. At 5’10" and around 200 lbs, I knew that these “spankings” were just wrong. In a nutshell, after the dust settled, my dad had a broken mandible and a broken left orbital and my mom lost a tooth and a bit of pride. \*\* Not that I believe him though. ---
**Author:** ![lezlers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/258eb7/32.png) [@lezlers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lezlers)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skid-row-you-crossed-the-line/178161/40 "2003-05-30T00:52:10Z")
Oh yeah, I assumed that was bullshit. Probably some deranged fantasy he’s had since he was a kid that he actually believes really happened now. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skid-row-you-crossed-the-line/178161.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skid-row-you-crossed-the-line/178161.md?page=3)