[Cocteau 101]

As most of you know who know me on this forum and have dealt with me in person I don't lose my rag very often and try to maintain the good humour of the forum.
Yesterday I was well pissed off, one because I missed the Banksy which I really like after flicking to another thread on this forum. The appearance of a print on ebay almost immediately tipped me over the edge and led to my outburst within the Banksy bunfight thread.
This was on top of attempting to buy a print where I felt the provenance just didn't stack up after much consideration.
I don't want to add to the bad feelings on here and apologise to my fellow forum members. My respect has taken a hammering which I'm not that bothered about except I hope it was earned for the contribution and comments I have made since being a member.
I'm taking a break from the forum and from the scene as a whole. I'll keep searching for a reasonably priced Stop And Search in my own way. It's been a great year spending time talking with so many of you, my abiding memory will be the nightmare Laz queue and my meeting with BONGO. In fact it is BONGOs contribution that has led me to take a break from the angst that I am experiencing.
Cheers all and good luck in 2008.

Cocteau101

[Cocteau 101]

Of and of course of the great art and humour I have enjoyed.

Have a great xmas

Cocteau101

[a4mnt]

Nooo, not you as well Joe.

At least whack some crazy comment into my inbox every now and then just to make me laugh.

[Coach]

don't go

[themightyreds]

Have a good Xmas mate!
Hope you can get the print you seek at a decent price and see you back on here soon.
Yo.

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..too many of the good guys goin..bit gutted about it personally.. best of luck xx

[goatislander]

respect for owning up to your actions. +1

[johnas]

Joe... i can understand your frustrations of late. take a deep breath, count to 10 and see you back here in the new year yeah?

[1800garrett]

respect +1

[dave313perry]

Oh what a big bag of buggering bollocks!!!!

People dont leave me here by myself!!!!!! Iv had a massive shake-up myself over the past couple of months, slimmed down my collection extremely - and have a whole new outlook on my collecting, im searching further afield at new artists, CHEAPER artists, within my price range where i dont have to consider prices and such....i know this is not your reasoning for taking a break Joe but alot of this negativity is due to greed and price pushing so i urge others to do the same and diversify away from what people tell you to like and find your own tastes wether its worth £10 or £10k!!!

Merry Crimbo

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..nice one Dave! yep, got a £20 to the door Dan McCarthy coming.. love it! 5k,2k..just to have summat special? don't think so..

[dave313perry]

Iv got a Dan McCarthy - its nice to have something a little bit different sometimes! variety being the spice of life and all that!!!

[shavemysoul]

+1 to you Joe. Like many others, I have met up with Joe in trading some artwork. He's a top top bloke, chatted for ages and ages about art (his passion is clear to see) and made me many cups of tea . I've found that keeping up with the boards and the scene as a whole can drain the energy somewhat. That said, don't stay away for too long Joe, the board needs you.

[Michael Jacob]

+1 Joe,
Take a break and come back!

[fartofthestate]

You a proper good man, I've done many deals with you and everyone has been A1.

This art buying shit has gotten out of control and I don't blame you for jacking it in.

[otomi]

People are really on the edge I lost all my respect because I mentioned that POW managed this release better than the last ones. Take it easy people.

[fartofthestate]

The respect system is a pile of wank I wouldn't worry too much about it. It was created to stop people from saying what they want, in fear of being given a negative score and made to look little. FUCKING HELL WAHT AN EVIL THING TO IMPOSE ON A WEBSITE NAMED BANKSY.

[dmandpenfold]

Now that is the best post i've read from you FOTS, the respect system is the root of all that is going wrong here, hope it goes.......+1 too ;D

[dime683]

if you quit while you are ahead it really isn't quiting. thanks for explaining why you are taking a break instead of just disipearing. hope to see yo back on here soon.

[darjeeling]

fartofthestate said:

The respect system is a pile of wank I wouldn't worry too much about it. It was created to stop people from saying what they want, in fear of being given a negative score and made to look little. f**kING HELL WAHT AN EVIL THING TO IMPOSE ON A WEBSITE NAMED BANKSY.

Word to that! The RESPECT system on this board is a JOKE. You get negged if you say anything critical and you only get a plus if your one of the clique. ...but who cares, in fact I wish I could neg myself. Kind of like that crazy Albino dude from The Da Vinci Code always whipping himself! And maybe plus myself too if I really felt self indulgent. ;D

What gets me the most though is when people that have like 212 'points' gets knocked down to like 210 and then whine to know who and why they got negged.

[BK83]

darjeeling said:

fartofthestate said:

The respect system is a pile of wank I wouldn't worry too much about it. It was created to stop people from saying what they want, in fear of being given a negative score and made to look little. f**kING HELL WAHT AN EVIL THING TO IMPOSE ON A WEBSITE NAMED BANKSY.

Word to that! The RESPECT system on this board is a JOKE. You get negged if you say anything critical and you only get a plus if your one of the clique. ...but who cares, in fact I wish I could neg myself. Kind of like that crazy Albino dude from The Da Vinci Code always whipping himself! And maybe plus myself too if I really felt self indulgent. ;D

What gets me the most though is when people that have like 212 'points' gets knocked down to like 210 and then whine to know who and why they got negged.

That's true. I have been a longstanding member and have hardly any respect points because I speak the truth... people dont often like that, but I think it is best to keep it real rather than come on here and have a massive wank off session about how great the newest print realease is, when 9 times out of 10 (at least lately) they are marginal at best.

[a4mnt]

Jaypaav - i do nothing but speak the truth also.

It works both ways.

Have a +1 from me though.

[dmandpenfold]

cracka can you get a picture of Lisa the promotions girl's arse wobbling about as your avatar. Maybe you could change it every week, kind of like a celebrity arse....just a thought but it might have some legs....

(see what i did there)

[a4mnt]

DandM - that arse looks remarkably like her's....so i'm told

So feel free to pretend it is. I'm not complaining. I hook my 42" plasma to the internet just for a better look at my avatar.

Matt Small said he'd been studying it but couldn't see the join. I told him he'd go blind!

[ABC]

Good luck on your quest, come back soon.

[Harveyn]

Hi J

Don't know what was said but its very humble of you to admit you got it wrong and apologize (not saying it was necessary). +1 and hope to see you back soon.

[holden]

Had to have a look at what you wrote and not sure I can see the problem
Having done similar in the past, except I was gutless and just f*cked off after throwing a major wobbly........have a great break, get some perspective and be back.
+1 for your honesty and integrity

[corblimeylimey]

Don't blame you from having a break, you're not the only one doing or thinking about it, I hope this place gets back to 'normal' after christmas, hope to see you back in the new year.

[gbh]

we need to set up a members rehab ashram in Bali

[holden]

Rehab in Kho Phangan for me ;D