This week, I had yet another "coaching" opportunity related to DX Clusters!
Yep! You know where this is going right?...
Well this whole back and forth you are going to read below is with Rick, WB6JCT... a "fine" gent from the GREAT state of CALIFORNIA....
Let's continue shall we?... <Smiling>
Well, this 'gentleman' thought it "OK" to use the DX Cluster as a "chat room" to as VP6ML to "point your antenna to USA" or something similar. UH... What?
Anyway... You know me... and yes, I sent the guy this email:....
Hello,
When you use the DX Cluster as a “chat room” you are setting off alarms all over the planet.
Would have been better to email her directly… She responds quickly and doesn’t monitor clusters for “messages”.
No mal intent on my part, just pointing out a behavior which is not good.
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What I expected to get back from this "gent" was something like I have received from 99% of others over the past 2 decades. .... "....oh thank you. I was not aware my actions caused this DX cluster chaos and I thank you. I'll spot at the bottom edge of the band from now on or not at all. 73....."
THAT would have been gentlemanlike, the "norm" and very respectable....
But is that what I got? Oh no! This 'west coast' (what appears to be moneybags..... )... took "offense" to my 100% accurate accounting of his personal actions and this dude FLIPPED OUT...and tripped a carotid artery.
This was his exact response:
...."Too bad! everybody does it and they do see the messages! Dxpeditions monitor the cluster!
Perhaps you should go after the idiots that ask for QRS...GO SLOWER BECAUSE THEY ONLY COPY CW SLOWER THAN 5 WPM!!
IF YOU ARE BOTHERED BY THIS, MAYBE YOU SHOULD SHUT IT OFF....and GET A LIFE!!
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LMAO...
Well shiver me timbers and BLOW ME DOWN!!! WOW.. Such filth from a DXers mouth.. <smiling>...
This is not, was not, nor even close to a DXPEDITION... so WTH are you referring to? I digress oh livid one!
So...being a consistent good "coach", I wrote him back:
Good morning Rick,
In no way was I disrespectful to you, but I obviously hit a nerve.
You are correct, they are ALL wrong to do so…BUT their “intent” is truly good…
But they don’t understand the “negative” unintended consequences of their actions.
99% of them, once I “coach” them, “see” the light and are grateful for the ‘learning” experience.
If you just can’t fight the urge to ‘chat’ on DX Clusters… then at least spot at the bottom of the band where it is safe to do so (if you must)…
21.000, 14.0000, 28.000 etc… then, the DX Cluster software won’t post it as a spot…
And… just because everyone does it… doesn’t mean they should, right?
I have taken action on my end to add you to the list of those spotters who I don’t rely on, but I continue to address this issues daily to educate others.
I am sorry this affected you the way it did.
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Well, at this point you would have thought we could have found some common ground and moved on to pleasantries... OH NO!! Mr. "Cali" wasn't about to go there yet.. .
His response...
... "Their you go! Block my spots so u don't see them anymore! What hit your NERVE Buddy?? PERHAPS you need to Learn more about FILTERS! Then you won't have to PLAY CLUSTER COP ANYMORE!"
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Well, at least now he is attempting to get 'technical' and mention FILTERS... Hmmm maybe I could add a "dumbass" filter to accomplish this same intent? Nah! To much fun... so I continued back to him...
My background is psychology and I have learned so much from you, your parents (upbringing) etc.
Nothing hit my nerve at all. Just have to take action so as not to be bothered by those who don’t desire to improve their operating…
I would “guess” you don’t have a very high DXCC or WAZ total, so things I am discussing with you are very foreign to you.
I’ll leave you alone and sorry to have elevated your blood pressure…
Enjoy your week Rick.
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At this point, I was extremely worried about Rick's health. I am thinking, " Man, how has this guy gotten through life with an attitude like this"? ..and then I reminded myself where he lives... Hell! This might be normal at there! LOL...
So, at this juncture, I noticed an incoming email from Mr. Rick and what came through was AB-SO-LUTE-LY NON-Gentleman like! And on what account? ... Just because "chat room Rick" didn't like being reminded of "how" to use DX clusters? just because you can does NOT mean you should "Amigo"....
Hide the women and children and read Rick's response....
.... "That figures....Ur PHYCHOTIC...SELF APPOINTED EXPERT ON ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! BET UR WHOLE FAMILY IS TOO!
GROW UP IDIOT! BET IVE GOT MORE DX CONFIRMED THAN YOU'VE EVER DREAMED OF!! YOU DID EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED YOU DO DO! I SUCKERED YOU INTO A PERSONAL ATTACK MR. EXPERT IDIOT!!! LOL LOL!
GOODBYE MR. PSYCHOLOGY CRYBABY!!!!!
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Well I never heard such filth coming from a ham's mouth! Whew! Sweet Baby Jesus!
AND...at Easter time... BOY...what are you thinking... Definitely not a Catholic... LOL...
Well you would think that Rick made it VERY clear to himself that he over-reacted, but like Santa Claus at the end of his night.. .you just KNOW Mr. Rick HAD TO get THAT LAST parting CHANT/RANT in.... and this is what he chose to end with....
..."TYPICAL FUCKING DOUCHEBAG!! LOOK OVER UR SHOULDER MOTHER FUCKER!!!"
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<Crowd applauding and giving Rick a standing ovation>....
Man!!!! I love this guy... right? NOT.. but that is not important...
ALMOST sounds threatening doesn't it? I better double up on my ammo and install 20 MORE cameras....
NOTE:
Jose N4BAA - Best Coach in the world (at almost everything btw).. but I specialize in good behavior, being respectful, etc.... gave this some momentary reflection and summarized this ...uh..interaction with this "gentleman" as this...
Personally.... "I" assume the best in everyone (ham's included)... until they go and MUCK it up... and guess what Mr. Rick did? Yep! You got it! He MUCKED it up...
He single-handedly destroyed his "learning moment". A keen opportunity to 'better' himself and even better, yet I say, ... "hone" his DX Cluster "Non-chatting" specialization. But alas.... he will continue...
How do I know this? Come on Rick... I already told you what my background is...
So....now what?
What's next?
Well, After chewing on (and laughing absolutely hysterically over this whole ordeal....)..
I have decided to post on my blog and to reach out to the area clubs in his area (LA County CA), and let them be the judge of him. Regardless of his reasoning,....
<Pause for prayer.....>
"There will never be an acceptable substitute for doing the right thing to maintain my integrity".
That is BAA verse 3:11 in case you are wondering!!!
So....
Until next time BLOG and DX wanna be fans...
Keep loving and keep laughing....
Best Coach in the world and DX God....... N4BAA
See N4BAA.com Rick if you want to see MY DXCC and WAZ totals....
I already KNOW what YOURS are!!!!
I am like the shadow..... "HE KNOWS EVERYTHING".....
Need to check out the DX Clusters for "Violations"
Coach out!
