Well I for one was touched by Rikter8's defense of the kind pumpers who responded to this thread. His evaluations were heartfelt and thoughtful. I think what is bothering Rikter8 and maybe some others who have read this thread, is the rather glib analysis of the pumper's posts by Nitrofiend. Summarizing a two to three paragraph post as "insecurity and wanting a fatter dick" may be somewhat correct, but it's just maybe a bit insensitive. I picked up on this with Nitro's response to my thread, but I did not take offense. I have taken a fair share of crap on this board, so I don't get my hairs up that easy. Although I didn't get offended, it is because I am in the business of usually turning the other cheek, I am not looking for a reason to be offended. I, however, am not a Saint... and can be provoked.
Nitrofiend does not, however, really have the right to attack someone who was defending others on their behalf. Rikter8 was here trying to help, I know he took a couple of pot shots at Nitrofiend, but it was in the spirit of helping people. Several pumpers took the time to answer Nitrofiend's thread in good spirit. Nitrofiend then made an insensitive response to each of the pumpers ernest posting. Nitrofiend's aggressive responses were not what I expected, I was dissapointed.
A poll with three choices at the top might have been a better way to conduct this thread. There is no problem presenting this thread like a poll, maybe that's actually what Nitrofiend had in mind, I suspect it might be. Anyway, Nitrofiend should not push this matter any further with Rikter8. If Rikter8 wants to respond to Nitro's post, which he probably will, and has the right to, I don't think any further escalation of hostility by Nitrofiend would be warranted. An open thread, with the pumpers who post being allowed to contribute without a glib reply by Nitrofiend, would be a less hostile environment to share something that is rather personal. Just a suggestion because I understand that Nitro started this thread and he can comment how he wishes, he just might attract more pumpers with a more thoughtful approach... just a suggestion. Oh, and Nitrofiend, a visual analogy is not an exageration.
So take a deep breath as you read this Nitro, and just be aware that you might need to be a little more gentle with people, that's all.