StormChasers S3.... - Page 4

wxspec · Nov 4th 2009, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BadgerWXman

Take it easy my friend... do you think I was wrong? I just said he was acting like a dick... I understand that he's a great scientist, but he doesn't come across as a great guy from the show. He's condescending imo... I don't like people like that. I respect his work, the guy comes across as somewhat of an ass. Maybe I'll meet him someday and he'll prove me wrong... but if I was caught on camera treating people like crap, I'd expect to be called out on a public forum too.

Acting like an ass? I think I hear the pot calling.

All of the greats I have had the pleasure to encounter, be it the research side or professors could fall into the category that you are implying. I would say more eccentric than anything. Amazing how humans have different personality's "ain't" it? I get the impression that your ego leads you to want everyone to kiss your ass, or to hell with them.

BadgerWXman · Nov 4th 2009, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by wxspec

Acting like an ass? I think I here the pot calling.

All of the greats I have had the pleasure to encounter, be it the research side or professors could fall into the category that you are implying. I would say more eccentric than anything. Amazing how humans have different personality's "ain't" it? I get the impression that your ego leads you to want everyone to kiss your ass, or to hell with them.

Yeah, you're right... a lot of humans do have different personalities. Some treat other human beings with respect, some are condescending. Maybe I should be more accepting of the latter, but I've never been able to bring myself to it.

I guess since he's such an accomplished scientist though, it's ok to treat people like crap and threaten them because you're part of a government project.

wxspec · Nov 4th 2009, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BadgerWXman

Yeah, you're right... a lot of humans do have different personalities. Some treat other human beings with respect, some are condescending. Maybe I should be more accepting of the latter, but I've never been able to bring myself to it.

I guess since he's such an accomplished scientist though, it's ok to treat people like crap and threaten them because you're part of a government project.

If you'll notice, I never said it was OK to do. But I imagine that his ass is on the line a bit. I would probably act the same way if I were able to secure millions in grant money based on something I thought I could deliver, and then have a mediocre start to the project. If you were in his position, wouldn't you want to do everything you could to protect the project? What W implied is no different from what we have to deal with, piss off the wrong people and you'll be black balled and end up working at Best Buy instead behind the camera. It's a relatively small world in the grand scheme of things.

TAFKA wacowx · Nov 4th 2009, 05:30 AM

Never saw this show...and this thread makes me not want to see it even more. :/

News Is Broken · Nov 4th 2009, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TAFKA wacowx

Never saw this show...and this thread makes me not want to see it even more. :/

Naah, it's worth watching even with the over-the-top personalities. The tornado footage alone is worth sitting thru the 600 commercials Discovery crams into every show.

BadgerWXman · Nov 4th 2009, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by News Is Broken

Naah, it's worth watching even with the over-the-top personalities. The tornado footage alone is worth sitting thru the 600 commercials Discovery crams into every show.

DVR my friend... DVR. And yes, even though the drama sucks, the show is quite worth watching just for the tornado footage.

Ping-Pong Ball · Nov 4th 2009, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BadgerWXman

DVR my friend... DVR. And yes, even though the drama sucks, the show is quite worth watching just for the tornado footage.

Also on in HD on Video On Demand with DirecTV.

TAFKA wacowx · Nov 4th 2009, 08:43 AM

Meh...you've seen one tornado video you've seen em all.

rdale · Nov 4th 2009, 01:21 PM

I bet if you gave it a shot - you'd think differently.

wxspec · Nov 5th 2009, 03:28 AM

Come on try it. All your friends are doing it!

TAFKA wacowx · Nov 5th 2009, 04:49 AM

I took a break from sat and cable for several months...maybe when we get it back in February.

wx or not · Nov 5th 2009, 05:26 AM

Conform, waco, conform....

TVShootist · Nov 5th 2009, 11:09 PM

I noticed comments about Reed not offering up his radar frequency ranges to Josh. Reed did. The clip you saw in SC of Reed talking to Josh was before Reed ever got a hold of his radar and knew what frequency it was operating at. Reed always has been willing to work with Josh and Vortex and he did give Josh the information so they could work it out, but the heavy editing of the show made it seem as though Reed didn't.

BadgerWXman · Nov 6th 2009, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TVShootist

Reed always has been willing to work with Josh and Vortex and he did give Josh the information so they could work it out, but the heavy editing of the show made it seem as though Reed didn't.

wx or not · Nov 9th 2009, 11:22 AM

Last night's episode rocked! Reed was a scientist, first and foremost. He explained himself well, and the show was actually interesting.

Keyeser · Nov 9th 2009, 11:30 AM

I almost didn't watch it because my guide said it was an episode from Season 1. Despite my reservations about Reed, I will be interested to see what his data showed. Also, I am waiting to see how things play out if and when Reed finds out Joel is/was with the Scout team.

wx or not · Nov 9th 2009, 11:35 AM

One question: if Reed faces a huge hailstorm, what is going to keep those data boxes from buying the farm?

Keyeser · Nov 9th 2009, 11:38 AM

Didn't think about it, but that is a legit question.

rdale · Nov 9th 2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by wx or not

One question: if Reed faces a huge hailstorm, what is going to keep those data boxes from buying the farm?

My guess is that it's in something at least semi-hail resistant.

$50K?!? Ouch. I'm not sure how much he sold his data for, but I think the earlier comments about him doing this to get rich are clearly not valid...

BadgerWXman · Nov 10th 2009, 12:59 AM

After watching the last episode, it's clear to me that Reed Timmer isn't interested in science at all. I agree with all the Reed-bashers now.

rdale · Nov 10th 2009, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BadgerWXman

After watching the last episode, it's clear to me that Reed Timmer isn't interested in science at all.

I don't know that I'd go so extreme, but I agree - if he got that info in May and here we are 6 months down the road and even the most basic data hasn't been released, seems like something strange going on.

BadgerWXman · Nov 10th 2009, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by rdale

I don't know that I'd go so extreme, but I agree - if he got that info in May and here we are 6 months down the road and even the most basic data hasn't been released, seems like something strange going on.

I think you missed my sarcasm...

But like you, I am wondering where the data is. Maybe he's been keeping it in a lock box until the episode aired

Ping-Pong Ball · Nov 10th 2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by rdale

$50K?!? Ouch. I'm not sure how much he sold his data for, but I think the earlier comments about him doing this to get rich are clearly not valid...

Guess you missed the Lexus car commercial featuring Reed which aired during the show?
I almost missed it when I was fast-fowarding through the ads.

50K is a great investment if it can land you a six-figure deal with a luxury car company.

Keyeser · Nov 10th 2009, 07:29 PM

I saw that and the Discvoery Channel guy with him in the ad. I bet that is NOT sitting well with some folks.

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Originally Posted by Ping-Pong Ball

Guess you missed the Lexus car commercial featuring Reed which aired during the show?
I almost missed it when I was fast-fowarding through the ads.

50K is a great investment if it can land you a six-figure deal with a luxury car company.

Nov 4th 2009, 05:30 AM	#79
TAFKA wacowx King of all Meteo Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,154	Never saw this show...and this thread makes me not want to see it even more. :/ __________________ Everybody's got something to hide 'cept for me and my monkey!

Nov 4th 2009, 08:43 AM	#83
TAFKA wacowx King of all Meteo Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,154	Meh...you've seen one tornado video you've seen em all. __________________ Everybody's got something to hide 'cept for me and my monkey!

Nov 5th 2009, 04:49 AM	#86
TAFKA wacowx King of all Meteo Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,154	I took a break from sat and cable for several months...maybe when we get it back in February. __________________ Everybody's got something to hide 'cept for me and my monkey!

Nov 5th 2009, 05:26 AM	#87
wx or not A Bit Off Center Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North of Cincinnati Posts: 9,117	Conform, waco, conform.... __________________ Enjoy the veal! Be sure to tip your weatherman!

Nov 9th 2009, 11:22 AM	#90
wx or not A Bit Off Center Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North of Cincinnati Posts: 9,117	Last night's episode rocked! Reed was a scientist, first and foremost. He explained himself well, and the show was actually interesting. __________________ Enjoy the veal! Be sure to tip your weatherman!

Nov 4th 2009, 01:21 PM	#84
rdale Fun while it lasted... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 3,921	I bet if you gave it a shot - you'd think differently.

Nov 5th 2009, 03:28 AM	#85
wxspec Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: here and there Posts: 728	Come on try it. All your friends are doing it!

Nov 5th 2009, 11:09 PM	#88
TVShootist Open Line Veteran Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,460	I noticed comments about Reed not offering up his radar frequency ranges to Josh. Reed did. The clip you saw in SC of Reed talking to Josh was before Reed ever got a hold of his radar and knew what frequency it was operating at. Reed always has been willing to work with Josh and Vortex and he did give Josh the information so they could work it out, but the heavy editing of the show made it seem as though Reed didn't.

Nov 9th 2009, 11:30 AM	#91
Keyeser Open Line Veteran Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: The Poky Posts: 3,386	I almost didn't watch it because my guide said it was an episode from Season 1. Despite my reservations about Reed, I will be interested to see what his data showed. Also, I am waiting to see how things play out if and when Reed finds out Joel is/was with the Scout team. __________________ The opinions I express here aren't necessarily those of NOAA, NWS or any other government agency. "What we have here...is a complete lack of respect for the law!" - Sheriff Buford T. Justice

Nov 9th 2009, 11:35 AM	#92
wx or not A Bit Off Center Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North of Cincinnati Posts: 9,117	One question: if Reed faces a huge hailstorm, what is going to keep those data boxes from buying the farm? __________________ Enjoy the veal! Be sure to tip your weatherman!

Nov 9th 2009, 11:38 AM	#93
Keyeser Open Line Veteran Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: The Poky Posts: 3,386	Didn't think about it, but that is a legit question. __________________ The opinions I express here aren't necessarily those of NOAA, NWS or any other government agency. "What we have here...is a complete lack of respect for the law!" - Sheriff Buford T. Justice

Nov 10th 2009, 12:59 AM	#95
BadgerWXman Open Line Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: WXline Outrage Regulator Posts: 1,526	After watching the last episode, it's clear to me that Reed Timmer isn't interested in science at all. I agree with all the Reed-bashers now. __________________ "Happy Wife = Happy Life"

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