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I saw your posts on the Haircut Reserves board, (and the reactions you got) and your post below. I thought I might be able to clarify things a little...... (By the way, I come as a friend!)
The Haircut Reserves Board is composed of a few,'reactionary,'types. They are, basically, the lunatic fringe of the short hair crowd. They are constantly crowing about THEIR masculinty - and how anyone who doesn't wear hair as short as theirs is a girlie. They IN NO WAY represent the opinions of most of the short-haired crowd - who post mostly on the BuzzBoard of The Haircut Site.
Most of us who post on the Buzzboard do, certainly, like short hair
- on themselves or others. And there ARE many of us who are gay, probably about half. But most of us are NOT judgmental about guys with long hair, and absolutely respect the rights of ANYONE to wear his hair the way he wants.
I realize that some of you have posted there, and gotten blasted; but you've had many defenders, including myself. I believe there should be harmony between both groups - which is why I made this post.
By the way, in case you are wondering why I read (but seldom post) the Haircut Reserves - They often say NASTY things about ME there, (like they do most people) and I just like to keep on top of what they're saying.
Thanks for listening, and enjoy your hair! BuzzCT
Ive noticed that alot of them there are not only intolorent themselves, but become angry at other members of that board who show any tolerance. I know that there are more open minded there (including you and a few others) and I dont think anyone here would see some of the idiots that post there as representitive of men with short hair in general, since I think few of us here label groups of people like that.
Thanks for posting. Im beginning to think that it would be a good idea for someone to create a mixed board for long and short hair.
......hmmmmmmm and then everybody could get to know each other
on 'neutral ground and may realize that it's what
is beaneath the hair that counts.
About four years ago, there was some discussion about the Buzztown Barber Shop. I went there, and there was NONE of that nasty stuff that was on The HairCut site (where the Buzzboard is). I think that someone was Asking Jeeves about men's hair styles, and that's how we found out about Buzztown!
Let's face it: we all have some interest in hair, whatever the length.
However, it's funny, now: When I was young, I took a lot of flak (because I grew my hair long) from the 'establishment,' most of whom wore short hair. Then, about 15 years ago, when I cut it, I got a lot of ridicule (like being called Skinhead or Nazi) from the longhairs, who became the NEW establishment, LOL!
Many of us buzzed guys first went to the Buzzboard seeking valdation. It is really WEIRD now that we're in the majority again......
But, in the end, it's just hair, right?
I've read your posts at the BB and you're a good guy from what I can tell. Don't worry we recognise who the good and bad guys are there :).
where do us people whove had both buzz cuts and long hair fit in? lol
if sexuality was linked to hair id be seriously confused by now. lol
Thanks for posting that message...
To BuzzCT, thanks. Now to whoever suggested making a mixed board for long and short hair, sorry but I think that's a really bad idea. I don't come to this board b/c I'm obsessed w/long hair or anything, I just come here because this is my first time growing and i need advice/tips etc. (same thing goes for someone who has questions about short hair, it would make sense to have a site dedicated to ONLY short hair) It shocks me that there's this idea of a need for shorthaired people and longhairs to "get together" somewhere and be able to get along.... I mean common, it's just hair! If you choose who you talk to b/c of their hair you have some problems. If you refuse to talk to short haired people or vice versa, you're way too obsessed with hair. So the idea of bringing shorthairs and longhairs together seems so crazy to me, it's like saying that we are different species or something.
Most of us went to the shorthair board for the same reasons, so I can certainly see your point there. Only recently, though, a group (SMALL) of fanatics have moved in, making it a very unpleasant place to be, at times.
I find you guys to be a much friendlier bunch than the buzz group, on the whole. I certainly appreciate the hspitality I've received here! So that's why I think it might be appropriate to have a neutral site where we could all interact positively.
I can see both sides, too, but I'm not sure quite what would be posted on a mixed board. People who like long hair wouldn't be interested in the short hair postings and vice versa, and there's only so many times you can say. 'I have long (or short) hair but I don't mind if yours is different', and if it got invaded by people saying. 'I have long (or short) hair and if yours is different I hate you' it wouldn't be very constructive.
On Victor's board we are generally tolerant, helpful, constructive and welcoming. Whether it has something to do with the fact that most of us have or want long hair is debatable: I know a lot of short haired people who have all of those qualities I have mentioned, even if they clearly have no taste (bg). I reckon that the place for interaction between ongs and shorts is right here.
Welcome BuzzCT!! I often read the haircut board and sometimes post there. I welcome your posts and others from "the other board". I post there as a friend, with no intention of causing trouble. I do agree that some of the short hair "posters" are very extreme in their views (I know you know of whom I speak). Thank you for your post. Take care man. See 'ya on the BB!!