'Sorry for your loss' rant

[zoombolt]

OK, I know it can be gut wrenching/jaw dropping or plain funny when anyone crashes their heli/plane. But we do know it goes with the hobby, right!

I understand sympathy & empathy, but being 'sorry for your loss' is a bit overboard don't you think?

I come from a good old Irish background, so when some one was 'sorry for your loss' the person receiving these condolences, were in a very bad place indeed.
In my view, it does not transfer to crashing a heli & feels over the top for a crashed inanimate object, one that can be readily built again - or indeed replaced if needed.

Even the length of the threads for those 'popular' forum posters who crash, offering deepest sympathy & concerns for their loss, seems like an over the top post. Maybe there's some psychological Alpha/pack message in there some where, but that's beyond my ability.

I'm not attempting to pooh-pooh crash posts, or even stop folks offering sympathy or light hearted ridicule. But the object has not died, it can be fixed so being 'sorry for your loss' - come on, PPppLeeease. It's not a friggin grave yard.

Rant over.

[squeaky pete]

did somebody crash at the weekend......... lol

[scallybert]

Yeah, I almost wish there was a 'commiserations' button - like the 'thanks' one.

A few of the recent crashes have been people I know and like - I want to be sympathetic, but really don't have anything to add.

[Tim Procter]

I have to agree with Mick here.

It's only a helicopter you have crashed, hardly life of death.

[oneandonlyian]

did somebody crash at the weekend......... lol

Sorry for their loss they have my deepest sympathy.

[Grant_beltcp]

It might only be a model helicopter crashed, but when their other half finds out, then that "sorry for your loss" may well be a much needed statement when she's cut your b*lls off

[JohnJ]

The only thing I was concerned about when I totally trashed my new 550 was the fact that no one was hurt and the real bloody annoyance at myself for letting it get too far away!

Sure it was an expensive clanger but hey it was my fault and it cost me dear

No need for sad messages and lesson learnt before next flight

John

[Mart61]

I must admit, I find everybody's crashes but my own really rather funny.

I especially love watching crashes, chicken dances etc on YouTube.

[JohnJ]

I must admit, I find everybody's crashes but my own really rather funny.

I especially love watching crashes, chicken dances etc on YouTube.

SADIST

Truth be known most of us chuckle at a good Chicken Dance Vid :-)

[Jamin_00]

OK, I know it can be gut wrenching/jaw dropping or plain funny when anyone crashes their heli/plane. But we do know it goes with the hobby, right!

I understand sympathy & empathy, but being 'sorry for your loss' is a bit overboard don't you think?

I come from a good old Irish background, so when some one was 'sorry for your loss' the person receiving these condolences, were in a very bad place indeed.
In my view, it does not transfer to crashing a heli & feels over the top for a crashed inanimate object, one that can be readily built again - or indeed replaced if needed.

Even the length of the threads for those 'popular' forum posters who crash, offering deepest sympathy & concerns for their loss, seems like an over the top post. Maybe there's some psychological Alpha/pack message in there some where, but that's beyond my ability.

I'm not attempting to pooh-pooh crash posts, or even stop folks offering sympathy or light hearted ridicule. But the object has not died, it can be fixed so being 'sorry for your loss' - come on, PPppLeeease. It's not a friggin grave yard.

Rant over.

Sorry did you say something, look at that avatar

[Mart61]

Here's one now. What makes it especially funny is that we all know he'll never get the parts!



[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NueW7LX3kvc]YouTube - SRIMOK CRASH[/ame]

[Jamin_00]

here's one now. What makes it especially funny is that we all know he'll never get the parts!

:d

lmao :d

[tonystevens]

I must admit, I find everybody's crashes but my own really rather funny.

LOL, So you didnt really mean this then Mart,

Ouch! I feel for you Tony.

Just you wait till your next crash post Martin!

[speedy jon]

Here's one now. What makes it especially funny is that we all know he'll never get the parts!



YouTube - SRIMOK CRASH

I liked the "lower" shout from someone in the crowd after it had hit the deck. lol

[Mart61]

It's a trait of mine I'm not proud of. I often laugh at the misfortune of others.