Stop being so Politically Correct (PC). I know it's in your English nature but you have a lot of positive things to offer this online community. Say them plainly without any pretext of apology.
I couldn't possibly top BushBaby's diagnosis of the problem, or even Cobraboy's one word description of the whole situation, as being "pathetic".
If Jackieboo's true desire, as mentioned above, is for us to not be politically correct and to say it plainly, why would he get offended about being called gay?
If he feels it is perfectly normal and acceptable, why would it be any different than someone calling me heterosexual?
That certainly wouldn't offend me, even if the person saying it was trying to be offensive.
He admits that he intentionally tries to rub board members the wrong way,
As you may have noticed I tend to rub many board members the wrong way, this is intentional.
so why does he go into a hissy fit when he gets the same treatment back?
What's good for the goose is good for the gander.
Assuming that the general consensus is to allow a person to participate in this forum, despite him having demonstrated a clear intent to irritate others, then the other members would have "carte blanche" to reciprocate.
I personally have wasted money and several days worth of time and energy, trying to help Jackieboo with his problems, from resolving his household electrical problems, to forming a plan and recruiting personel for his trash project.
It's plain to see that he is not appreciative of all this help.
He has wasted other DR1 member's time and money as well.
I know for a fact that BushBaby made a special trip from POP to Sosua to try to assist him with his trash project.
I know that Cobraboy did everything in his power to steer Jackieboo straight in said project, and clearly wasted his time too.
I know that the candidates for the trash project, also had their time wasted.
For Jackieboo to expect respect from any of us is absurd.
My suggestion in a previous post, that he might be suffering from a mental disorder/disease, was nothing less than generous and sympathetic, because if he does not suffer such a malaise, then I must conclude that he has a black heart and a rotten soul.
IN JACKIEBOO'S DEFENSE
We have seen a lot worse than him.
We've had scammers, pedophiles, liars, cheats and more.
I do not put Jackieboo into this class, and nowhere near it.
I would be willing to bet that he can be a generous man, when he wants to be.
I would also be willing to bet that he has other good qualities, that have not been seen here.
Maybe it's time he show us his good side, and learn to subdue his bad side.