So I take it you are NOT interested in buying the cymbal?: A lesson in the failures of internet Sarcasm

I recently realized that I have a ton of gear I am not using, and with money being tight as it always is with budding, or not-so-budding, musicians--I listed my unused swag on CraigsList.

Now, this is quite a usual routine for musicians. Nothing new here. However, the ensuing conversation, is rather unusual for a guy like me, as I am probably the least confrontational person on the planet.

True story: in eight grade a girl ran up from behind me, tripped me, and took my soccer ball.

DEADLY SERIOUS.

So yeah... there is that.

Anyway, I don't know if it was the fact that I just finished watching True Romance--perhaps the King had transpired within my spirit. I don't know if its the heat outside, spring fever...

I just don't know.

But what I do know is that this conversation got out of hand rather quickly...I'm not even really sure what this conversation is about. I'd probably be friends with this guy if I met him on the street as I am pretty sure he took this convo about as seriously as I did.

Sarcasm, definitely, does not transale over the internet.

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On Sun, Apr 1, 2012 at 5:00 PM, SomeGuy wrote:
** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams

Call 555-555-5555

http://nashville.craigslist.org/msg/2932788926.html


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On Apr 1, 2012, at 8:10 PM, Fritz Gillis wrote:

Thanks for the interest...but the whole leaving your phone number thing is creepy.

If there is a particular cymbal you are interested in, let me know.

Cheers,

Fritz
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On Sun, Apr 1, 2012 at 9:34 PM, SomeGuy wrote:
Well Fritz it was the A Custom but if Me leaving My Number is Creepy when You posted something for Sale on a Public Sales Board where about 70% Ads have there Number Posted I think that's a little Creepy and the Reason for the Generic Email is because it was Copied and I sent that to a Few different ads Because I was in a Writing Appointment and was in a hurry so for the Sake of not Creeping You out No Thank.

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On Apr 1, 2012, at 9:59 PM, Fritz Gillis wrote:

I'm not a fucking hooker Shane.

If you want the cymbal we can meet @ 5:00 PM at the Jack N' the Box, corner of McGavock Pike & Elm Hill Pike.

If that works, great. if not, best wishes.

Cheers,
Fritz
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On Apr 2, 2012 8:49 AM, "SomeGuy" wrote:
Not Sure what the Hooker Comment Means. I sent 10 emails same as Yours and You was the only Negative Reply back so I'm Guessing Your new here most likely from up North I'm From Muscle Shoals Alabama where the Music Community is close and I have been here Years And have had Success as both a Studio and Road Drummer when I have chose to do that I'm siting here teading Your Email as I have Breakfast with My Publisher and another Prodrummer hear in Town and We agree if Your from Up North go back there its enough of You Ass Holes here already

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On Apr 2, 2012, at 12:04 PM, Fritz Gillis wrote:

I don't know who shoved so much coke up your ass but regardless of who you are and are not, the cymbol is and was the only object of concern in this discussion.

Its good to hear you got outta Muscle Shoals.

Roll Tide!
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On Apr 2, 2012 7:10 PM, "SomeGuy" wrote:
Dude who the Fuck are You I'm asking around and Nobody knows but looking and as far as Coke goes never done it that's for assholes and as far as Muscle Shoals goes that place has forgot more about Music then you'll ever know that Comment alone let's Me know that dumb ass and Im almost positive that you play drums about as good as your personality Blind,In the Dark,Out of Time and not worth a Shit Your a Fucking asshole I bet 1000 bucks you are ready know it and once I find out who you are I assure you My Muscle Shoals word of Mouth in this town Carries alot of wait and Remember My # 555-555-5555.

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On Apr 2, 2012, at 8:41 PM, Fritz Gillis wrote:

Spread it like herpies, buddy.