Patrick

Thank you, Doug, Alex, Heidi and Bob. I really appreciate it. I love hearing that sort of thing, Alex. Thanks all. Patrick

It would be. It is interesting to consider the disconnect between, for example, gyms and martial arts studios and how they are viewed differently, when it comes to what you might be allowed to charge. It isn't good or bad, it is just a cultural thing.

Hello, Thank you for visiting KarateForums.com. On this day, 11 years ago, I launched KarateForums.com. We said and did a lot for last year's 10th anniversary, so we're going to play it a little more low key this time around. What makes KarateForums.com special to me is the environment that we have here; meaning, the way that people treat one another. In this community, it doesn't matter what your background is, what art you take or how much someone likes or dislikes that art, you will still be treated respectfully. That's what we stand for. It's important. Thank you to everyone who has helped to make that possible. Thank you to my team (Heidi, Brian, Danielle, Alex, Clay and Bob). Thank you to all members who appreciate what we have going on and what great contributions, especially veteran members who set a great example for new members. That's an important part of the puzzle that keeps things rolling here. All in all, thank you to everyone who supports KarateForums.com. Sincerely, Patrick

I think this is a really interesting topic and enjoyed all of the posts made so far. Thanks all. Patrick

Thanks for replying, Heidi, Bob and Alex. Patrick

Hello cursedforever, As you already have a thread for this issue, I am going to close this one and redirect the conversation over there: http://www.karateforums.com/what-is-the-deadliest-karate-style-read-help-vt43051.html Thanks, Patrick

Hello and welcome, cursedforever. Please answer the two questions below when you return to this thread, as they will help people offer thoughtful responses. 1. What arts are available in your area? 2. What are you looking to get out of the arts (in a little more detail, if possible)? Thanks, Patrick

Welcome to KarateForums.com. Glad to have you. Patrick

Hey all, Thank you for visiting KarateForums.com. Today marks 5 years since Danielle (DWx) joined the staff here at KarateForums.com. This is an amazing milestone and I wanted to take a moment to mark it. During the time that Danielle has been a member here at KF, I have gotten to know her quite a bit and I really think highly of her. Beyond her involvement with the staff, she's just a great, positive person. As a member of the community, one of the things I appreciate most about her is the consistently high quality of her contributions and presence here. She sets a tremendous example for other members to follow, with not only the great thoughts that she introduces into our discussions, but the kind, calm and respectful way that she introduces them. As a member of my staff, Danielle has exhibited a tremendous level of attention to detail, a trait that I value highly. She has developed into a great moderator, someone who helps me in the quiet task of maintaining the environment that the members of KarateForums.com are familiar with. She's a great team player - very considerate and supportive. Thank you, Danielle, for all of the great contributions that you have made to this community. I appreciate all of your support over the years. Sincerely, Patrick

Thank you for the submission, Bob. Patrick

Welcome aboard, whitegi. Glad to have you. Justice pretty much covered it. You are free to mention your rank in your signature, the styles field in your profile, etc. Thanks, Patrick

Heh. Yeah, it is interesting.

My pleasure, still kicking. Thanks again for bringing this up. Patrick

Thank you for the replies, all. Patrick

Glad to have you, Chris. Thank you for registering! Patrick

Welcome to KF, roaringboy. Glad to have you. Patrick

Mo is such a unique player. That was pretty sad to see - especially him joked up after the injury. Kind of a moment of disbelief. But, I've never really taken him for granted. Can't say that his statement about coming back didn't bring a smile to my face, though. More important, though, is that they caught the blood clot. That can kill you. Patrick

Hello, Thank you for visiting KarateForums.com. This thread was removed accidentally. I apologize for the confusion. Thanks, Patrick

Thank you for the submission, Ed. Patrick

Hello, KarateForums.com recognizes one member every month as the Member of the Month for their positive contributions to this community. The May 2012 selection is... Zaine. Congratulations! Thanks, Patrick

Thank you for starting this thread, still kicking. I appreciate you sharing this and find it interesting. I think it's important, in life and not just in forums (), to have an internal filter that helps you process what is appropriate to say at a given moment. This doesn't mean lying or anything like that, but just in deciding what is appropriate to share, how to share it, who will be affected by what you will share and the responsibility that you have for your own words. When we say something that that we shouldn't have, it impacts everyone who associates with us. Family, friends, employers, etc. But, we all have to decide at what level of sharing is appropriate for us and it will not be the same for every person. Some people will have instructors that are more strict than others, for example. I think what you have is a reasonable fear and you should only proceed in a way that ensures your comfort and happiness. The thing about KF is that, essentially, you choose what you want to share or reveal about yourself. You can list a style, but you don't have to. You can tell us your name, but you don't have to. You can tell us your location, but you don't have to. And on and on. Everyone should share at a level that makes them comfortable. That said, I believe that the people who share of themselves, to a reasonable level (as there is such a thing as over sharing ), will generally get more out of this community than if they keep everything to themselves. You just have to find the line. And, of course, it is always important to remember that not everything you read on KF is true. I believe the vast majority of people are honest, but there will always be a given percentage that is probably lying about some or all details. You have to take what you read with a grain of salt. Assume good faith, but use your own brain. Aside, thank you Rusty for recommending KF to your students. That's awesome. Thanks again, still kicking. Great topic. Patrick

Yeah, the numbers are fun to consider. Yes, it does allow for that breakdown. Of the Windows visitors so far, this year: 1. Windows 7, 57.45% 2. Windows XP, 28.62% 3. Windows Vista, 13.34% 4. Windows Server 2003, 0.37% 5. Windows NT, 0.10% 6. Windows 2000, 0.09% 7. Windows 98, 0.01% 7. Windows CE, 0.01% 9. (not set), 0.00% (1 visit) 9. Windows ME, 0.00% (1 visit)

Jeez. They'll let people out for anything these days.

That's quite a run, Bob. I have been chosen once. I went to the court house, sat there for a day and didn't get called for anything. Patrick

Windows for me. It's what I'm used to. For those curious about such things, here are the top 10 operating systems used on KarateForums.com so far in 2012: 1. Windows, 67.86% 2. Macintosh, 9.79% 3. iPhone, 5.61% 4. Android, 5.56% 5. iPad, 4.09% 6. Linux, 2.31% 7. BlackBerry, 1.92% 8. (not set), 1.20% 9. iPod, 1.11% 10. Windows Phone, 0.12% Technically speaking, iPhone, iPad and iPod aren't operating systems - they all run the same OS, Apple's iOS. But, this is just how our analytics program breaks them down. Add them up and iOS is 10.81%. Patrick