BS: what is a huff?

Subject: RE: BS: what is a huff?
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 08 Jun 18 - 05:48 PM

That is part of the problem keberoxu. The thread was not just closed, it was closed with a comment from a moderator with no right of reply. Now, that is fair enough as the mods are the ones that run the show but I can see how that could cause a problem.

I have messaged Jim too but as I said to him he has to do what is best for him. No point in continuing something that is no longer enjoyable.

Subject: RE: BS: what is a huff?
From: keberoxu
Date: 08 Jun 18 - 05:32 PM

Raggytash et alia,
the only information I'm privy to
is what's posted on threads for all to see.

In particular,
the BS thread "Censorship" which consists of one post,
having been closed.

Subject: RE: BS: what is a huff?
From: Senoufou
Date: 08 Jun 18 - 05:29 PM

I've messaged him too Steve. He would be much missed if he left Mudcat.

Subject: RE: BS: what is a huff?
From: Steve Shaw
Date: 08 Jun 18 - 05:24 PM

I've messaged him asking him to reconsider. He's the truly human face of this forum.

Subject: RE: BS: what is a huff?
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 08 Jun 18 - 05:11 PM

I really am quite saddened by this turn of events. I also crossed swords with Jim on occasions but he remained a gentleman and never held a grudge. I hope to keep in touch and that he will eventually return.

Subject: RE: BS: what is a huff?
From: Senoufou
Date: 08 Jun 18 - 02:26 PM

You're right Raggytash, he passionately believed in what he wrote, and had a lot of compassionate feeling for various communities of which he had much experience.
Like you, I wish him well.

Subject: RE: BS: what is a huff?
From: Will Fly
Date: 08 Jun 18 - 02:22 PM

As Groucho said, "I'm going to leave in a huff - or, if you're lucky, a minute and a huff..."

Subject: RE: BS: what is a huff?
From: Raggytash
Date: 08 Jun 18 - 02:18 PM

I have missed this particular fracas, so I do not know the details.

What I will say is that Jim is one of the few men on this site who I believe to be truly honest.

Yes, I accept that I have "crossed sword with him on occasion, but not for one second have I ever doubted his commitment to that which he believed in.

He is a better man by far than many posters on here.

Jim, if you don't post again, live long and die happy.

Cheers

Nick

Subject: RE: BS: what is a huff?
From: Senoufou
Date: 08 Jun 18 - 02:03 PM

'Huffen und schnuffeln' - so probably of German or Dutch origins. It dates back to about the 15th or 16th Century = blowing out air and sniffing!

I like the Norfolk snottin' n' snivellin' (as in "Dew yew stop that snottin' n' snivellin'! Yer crazin' me!") = weeping and moaning

I hope Jim does come back. I liked his posts, even if he got a bit heated at times.

Subject: RE: BS: what is a huff?
From: Donuel
Date: 08 Jun 18 - 01:57 PM

he'll be back
with more flack

Subject: RE: BS: what is a huff?
From: DMcG
Date: 08 Jun 18 - 01:55 PM

There are draughts and similar games

Subject: RE: BS: what is a huff?
From: meself
Date: 08 Jun 18 - 01:52 PM

Same as a snit.

Subject: Leaving in a Huff.
From: keberoxu
Date: 08 Jun 18 - 01:44 PM

A Mudcat member has just Left In A Huff.

What is a huff, anyway?

Years ago some wag riposted that
a huff was an antique car with wire wheels,
but I don't find anything to back that up.
Probably a leg-puller.

All I can think of is:
I'll Huff
and I'll Puff
and I'll
BLOW yer house down!

(Too bad. The one who just left in a huff
was capable of contributing interesting and informative
reminiscences about the Oireachtas in the time of Maire ni Scolai,
for example. I'll miss those.)