Why do some people have to be difficult?
Sunday, June 6, 2004 by Fuzzy Logic | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
For the last twelve years I've been going in my local pub every Friday for a game of cards and a few beers. It's a nice group and we have a great night. About six months ago, someone new joined us, herein referred to as 'D' - no problem, all are welcome. But he has PC problems, basic ones. A while back I went and sorted his PC for him, which I don't mind doing for anyone. However, he has yet more PC problems, and now believes I am his own personal PC World 
Three weeks ago he asked me to spend Saturday morning fixing his PC - I said no. He got really angry and said this isn't what friends are for, now we know where we stand etc etc. We've not spoken since then. Some of the others have expressed their concern about his behaviour. I've said, not to worry and to forget about it. It's not worth the trouble.
Last Friday 'D' invited a couple of friends, and ordered a full spread of food, sandwiches etc for everyone. However, he said the food was for everyone except me...! No problem, I wouldn't touch it anyway.
Then, to my surprise, not one of our group touched the food. In fact, one of my friends got up and told 'D' to his face that if one of his friends was excluded, then he was excluded too, and that he could keep the food. This guy 'D' was then left with a dozen trays of food, and no-one to eat it!
I didn't ask for any of this. I prefer to stay out of the way, mind my own business and not get involved in any aggro. But somehow it has been thrust upon me.
It was a great feeling to find out everyone was behind me. I won't forget that - that's what real friends do. I think this 'D' needs to learn something about friends, because he appears to have none right now
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I now have until next Friday to decide what to do. 'D' needs to be sorted. The last few weeks you could cut the atmosphere with a knife. I'm not putting up with him upsetting everyone like this. It's not in my nature to seek confrontation, but I'm afraid for everyone's sake, I'm going to have to do what's necessary.
Suggestions of a non-violent nature welcome
Three weeks ago he asked me to spend Saturday morning fixing his PC - I said no. He got really angry and said this isn't what friends are for, now we know where we stand etc etc. We've not spoken since then. Some of the others have expressed their concern about his behaviour. I've said, not to worry and to forget about it. It's not worth the trouble.Last Friday 'D' invited a couple of friends, and ordered a full spread of food, sandwiches etc for everyone. However, he said the food was for everyone except me...! No problem, I wouldn't touch it anyway.
Then, to my surprise, not one of our group touched the food. In fact, one of my friends got up and told 'D' to his face that if one of his friends was excluded, then he was excluded too, and that he could keep the food. This guy 'D' was then left with a dozen trays of food, and no-one to eat it!
I didn't ask for any of this. I prefer to stay out of the way, mind my own business and not get involved in any aggro. But somehow it has been thrust upon me.
It was a great feeling to find out everyone was behind me. I won't forget that - that's what real friends do. I think this 'D' needs to learn something about friends, because he appears to have none right now
. I now have until next Friday to decide what to do. 'D' needs to be sorted. The last few weeks you could cut the atmosphere with a knife. I'm not putting up with him upsetting everyone like this. It's not in my nature to seek confrontation, but I'm afraid for everyone's sake, I'm going to have to do what's necessary.
Suggestions of a non-violent nature welcome
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I.R. Brainiac
Reply #62 Wednesday, June 9, 2004 12:37 AM
Reply #62 Wednesday, June 9, 2004 12:37 AM
Computr virus ,computer virus...did ou think I menat sex? 
yrag
Reply #63 Wednesday, June 9, 2004 12:37 AM
@Ande
Brainy...I think we need to get you a wee bit of therapy....
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Reply #63 Wednesday, June 9, 2004 12:37 AM
@AndeBrainy...I think we need to get you a wee bit of therapy....
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I.R. Brainiac
Reply #65 Wednesday, June 9, 2004 12:39 AM
Reply #65 Wednesday, June 9, 2004 12:39 AM
aaahh....go ahead and give him one (virus that is) 
IPlural
Reply #66 Wednesday, June 9, 2004 12:54 AM
Reply #66 Wednesday, June 9, 2004 12:54 AM
Fuzzy has all his shots I'll have you know! >
Feline takes him regular to keep them up!
Feline takes him regular to keep them up!
Alternate Setting
Reply #67 Wednesday, June 9, 2004 12:56 AM
Alternate Setting thinks that this is going to need some clarification
Reply #67 Wednesday, June 9, 2004 12:56 AM
| Feline takes him regular |
Alternate Setting thinks that this is going to need some clarification
Stockholm Syndrome
Reply #68 Wednesday, June 9, 2004 3:02 AM
Reply #68 Wednesday, June 9, 2004 3:02 AM
Wow this thread got weird
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Alternate Setting
Reply #70 Friday, June 11, 2004 11:22 AM
Reply #70 Friday, June 11, 2004 11:22 AM
Hope all goes well tonight Fuzzy - i'm sure it will 
feline
Reply #71 Friday, June 11, 2004 11:50 AM
you know, you have to hide the pills in a chocolate bar to make him take them!
Reply #71 Friday, June 11, 2004 11:50 AM
| IPlural - Fuzzy has all his shots I'll have you know! Feline takes him regular to keep them up! |
you know, you have to hide the pills in a chocolate bar to make him take them!
Fuzzy Logic
Reply #73 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:21 PM
Reply #73 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:21 PM
News Update: 'D' didn't show... 
Everyone commented what a good night it was and how different the atmosphere was. People had fun!
ImStein
Reply #74 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:52 PM
Reply #74 Friday, June 11, 2004 8:52 PM
ImStein has tears running down face from laughter!!!
I am glad that you and your friends has a stress free night Fuzzy. I would hate to you have to "infect" 'D' with a "virus"
I am glad that you and your friends has a stress free night Fuzzy. I would hate to you have to "infect" 'D' with a "virus"
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Reply #61 Wednesday, June 9, 2004 12:35 AM