LOL,

What took you so long? Geez, I'm gonna need some pepto after that commercial.... I give you props for being a good pilot, Duky, but
when it comes to arses, toilet paper and stank, you're definitely the guy I'd ask. Speaking of arses, if you'd peel your lips off Tam's long enough, maybe you could let him know I'm still waiting for the details on that "feds" thing. Oh, and while you're "down there", remind him that it's not a crime (in the rest of the world) to mention a better product or better service to someone on the net. That's about the only thing I've ever done (unprovoked) to piss him (or his arse-monkeys like you) off. You don't see Mueller crying or sending his b*tch in here everytime a guy mentions Tam's pipes, do you? Why the double-standard?

ALL SMACK-TALKING ASIDE, THOUGH:

Duky, I know Tam is your friend and so I appreciate why you come in here and talk trash like this. You're backing your buddy, and that's cool. I know that at the end of the day, you're a decent dude, so it's all good. I also know that the next time I see you, you'll most likely be cordial and cool like you always are in person, despite the keyboard courage when it goes ugly in these threads. In fairness, though, you have to admit that I don't go looking for trouble with him...I just speak my mind truthfully which sometimes is disfavorable toward him but is sometimes favorable too. If I've done something wrong here, it's just been my refusal to recognize the sacred-cow status. I treat him (and everyone else) like he treats me. When he calls me out and I stand up to it, I don't cherry-pick details and/or grossly mischaracterize things or, for that matter, tell flat-out lies the way [I think I've demonstrated to any thinking person] he does. He's a big boy, and he can fight his own battles, don't you think? I certainly don't need anyone to come in here and jump in on my side so why do you need to come in here and write stuff you know damned well you'd never say to my face when the thinking part of you has to know he's no innocent victim here? In this particular case, it started with me offering a fellow modeler some help. How can you possibly justify how Tam reacted to that, let alone try to support the 'poor, persecuted Tam' theory in this case?

For the record, you can expect that anytime I happen to read a question where someone is asking for a recommendation for a straight pipe, I'm going to advise Jet Tech for all of the reasons I've stated again and again. I think it's a better product with better service so.....shoot me. That's my honest opinion, and I'm not going to shy away for fear that Tam or his friends are going to start net-bullying. If that's going to start a flame war every time, then so be it. I've never, ever been one to run from a fight. I seldom start them, but I'm always game if the other guy is. If you don't know by now that I'm not afraid of anybody, let alone their internet disfavor....

I still recommend (and use, BTW) lots of Tam's stuff so the persecution thing is pure nonsense and maybe you guys could just consider getting over it? My personal feelings about a guy are not going to cause me to treat him or his wares unfairly, especially when asked by a customer. I just think it's crazy that I can't think ONE item from another manufacturer is superior (and say so in public) without it being some kind of attack. To me, that's just egotism at its worst, and friend or not; you know this thread proves that case pretty easily. Come on, I offer the guy a failsafe for a good price and all this?? Really??

If Tam is the great man you say, then maybe he'll take a moment to reflect on his proclamation about how low it was of me to offer up my failsafe to a guy who needed one. Also, if he's not a liar, then he'll take me up on my public offer of reward for substantiating the details of his "feds" story. That one seems like a no-brainer to me...

I'm done with this one. Certain types of people will take that as their cue to come in and add their trash-talk because they know I won't respond, but that's how some people are. Everyone else can draw their own conclusions.

Over and Out on this one. Bob and Tom, your failsafes are on their way.