John/Meister.....John, if you feel I called you out in a public forum, I apologize. I didn't think it would bother you since it seemed to me by your first post in this thread that you were more than willing to fan the fire and throw others business out there, different rules for you??? With your first post "Hershey do you have something you want to share with the group?" (I'm guessing he didn't) You did a great job of making sure the ball got/kept rolling on this. Hersheys response says he thought long and hard about posting. I can only assume that he really wanted to let this go and handle things quietly, his way. John, you LOVE to be heard, needed to push this.....well, I'm all ears.
Hershey then posts a detailed, heartfelt account of what he believes happened, and I (and I assume most everybody) believe every word he said. Hershey put blame where it was due, he took responsibility for any of his actions, and he directly and concisely stated how he felt about the situation. He did not need you to then post how you were involved. It was over at that point, but you NEEDED to tell everybody what you saw (who gives a firetruck), "I was there" that's how you start, lol. You were there!! Did you see the whole thing! WOW!! Did you post on instagram too? Like the other teenagers?? Of course, then the tough guy routine, "I would have personally kicked the s*#t out of this kid" (of course you would).
Obviously in your reply to me above, something happened in a restaurant, your parenting is much different than mine. Boys, young men are prone to making mistakes, adults make mistakes (read my above post, I admitted ) as I stated, no need for adults to get on here, threaten to kick his a$$ (when you know damn well you won't), act like a 12 year old girl on facebook so everybody knows "you were there!!! this is what I saw!!" lol
In the past, I made a stout challenge, it was legit and it had nothing to do with you (of course you had to chime in). I can be just as competitive as the next person. At that time only 2 people posted an opinion (I'm sure others had opinions), your weak attempt at belittling, from both you and Jordan.........I never did see any $ from you, of course. Normally when somebody wants to wager, or challenge, the other party steps forward with $ or accepts the challenge. I mean, this is a racing forum correct?? But, nope, just more of your opinion, and, yes, you were heard. My challenge was loud and clear at that time (ok, ok, just so everybody knows "you were there, involved in that thread", in case you forget to say it). I was assuming you were waiting for support at that time, building your team (anything to warrant your post) rules were simple, all I was asking at that time was put up or shut up (or don't chime in if you aren't going to participate). Again, as stated in my post above, I've grown to like Jordan a lot, he's a good kid.
Back on track........Hershey then posts "thanks for the support. Today I have contacted him and we will get this worked out in an adult fashion I'm sure. At this point it's best to drop it on here, it's just out of control etc, etc, etc" Should be over! RIght!?? Right??
It was at this point I contacted Chris to tell him that I'm trying to help end this debacle, and to make sure he was on the same page, to let it go, stupid sh#t happens, do what's right, as I'm confident he will do on his own. Apparently you and many others still need to be seen and heard "I was there!! This is what I saw!!" lol. Your next post" LMAO!! Classic" (reference "his parents must be so proud, you're going to attack his parents now?) you just can't/couldn't understand that it was over, settled, you don't need to puff your chest out anymore. And now you're upset with me because of some reference to restaurant shenanigans??? Possibly involving you?? lol again (maybe some parenting issues? just sayin). Btw, I do know his parents, they are wonderful people.
Hershey stated his side like the big boy that he is, he then updated that contact has been made in his posts in a civil manner and that it's being handled (John/Meister, please reread that last statement and reread Hersheys posts. Hershey updated that he contacted Chris and that things are being resolved. In other words, let it go, again!) People kept the fire burning, why? So they can be heard some more? I then posted the best I could to try and suffocate the flames. I don't want to see any repercussions, anybody banned, one of you big strong opinionated guys that threatened "to personally kick the s#*t out of this kid" to do anything stupid.
Meister, to help analyze my above post, first I tried to relate with everybody, you know, " I've made mistakes, this is how I've learned, even at my age". Next paragraph I reiterated to let the 2 parties involved work this out (per Hersheys request in his posts more than once, please reread). 3rd paragraph, I tried to ask friends on both sides to let this go, Hershey said it's being handled properly, to ask as many people that we know to please butt out. I then admitted mistakes were made and that repairs to bikes will be made.
Meister, I apologize if my attempt at diffusing the situation offends you or John. I'm searching to find where either of you did anything constructive to get some resolution on here, idle threats?? name calling, attack the parents, just fuel the fire, that always helps. I can do that too! And yes, I like Chris, poor decision, not normal character, made some mistakes, bikes can be fixed, yep, it's all in my previous post. If you read Hersheys posts instead of skimming over them and needing to be heard, he hopes that this has been a learning experience, Mr Hershey is an excellent role model.
