Beekeeping Ethics

T Beek · February 19, 2014, 10:43:45 AM

"Kindness begets Kindness"

We catch more flies (or bees) w/ honey"

"Do onto your neighbor as you would have them do onto you".................. :-\........just saying.

edward · February 19, 2014, 10:52:42 AM

Until they do you first :chop:

Moots · February 19, 2014, 11:28:03 AM

Quote from: T Beek on February 19, 2014, 10:43:45 AM
"Kindness begets Kindness"

We catch more flies (or bees) w/ honey"

"Do onto your neighbor as you would have them do onto you".................. :-\........just saying.

In that case, maybe you should mow his lawn and wash and wax his car while you're at it! :lau: :lau: :lau:

T Beek · February 19, 2014, 01:28:05 PM

It appears as a society we've got a very long way to go.........although we keep taking the roads most traveled...... :-\ while avoiding those less traveled :? :? See the cat? See the cradle? (thanks KV).

"Fear begets Fear"....................pass it on.................. :)

edward · February 19, 2014, 02:28:20 PM

Sometimes when you turn the other cheek you wined up with two slapped cheeks :fishhit: :buttkick:

mvh Edward :-P

Moots · February 19, 2014, 04:12:52 PM

Quote from: T Beek on February 19, 2014, 01:28:05 PM
It appears as a society we've got a very long way to go.........although we keep taking the roads most traveled...... :-\ while avoiding those less traveled :? :? See the cat? See the cradle? (thanks KV).

"Fear begets Fear"....................pass it on.................. :)

OH YEAH...Here we go with the cat and the cradle again! :brian: :brian: :brian:

As with most issues T Beek, I think we're going to have to simply agree to disagree! :-D

Satch · February 19, 2014, 05:15:40 PM

Quote from: edward on February 19, 2014, 02:28:20 PM
Sometimes when you turn the other cheek you wined up with two slapped cheeks :fishhit: :buttkick:

mvh Edward :-P

Edward, you are a brilliant mind. :-D

Edgy · February 19, 2014, 10:29:34 PM

Moots, I have never backed down from a fight, except once in the 5th grade. Your right, I didn't realize that I would be rewarding him for his actions. I totally see your point. I need to figure out something to get him to calm down. Humm........... Thanks, Edgy

Edgy · February 19, 2014, 10:34:29 PM

edward...Love your posts! LOL Thanks man! Edgy

chux · February 19, 2014, 10:45:21 PM

Work together. Give a gift if you want. He isnt a dog that needs to be trained to behave. One problem with society today is that nobody is willing to be imposed upon or stepped on in any way. Pride....hmmmm. He is your neighbor. Be like the nieghbor you want to have.

10framer · February 19, 2014, 11:25:27 PM

if you give him a gift it seems more like he's training you. this guy sounds like he's a new dog wizzing on your fence post. i wouldn't confront him but i wouldn't go telling him he's the new alpha male either. i'd ignore him until he came complaining to me again. then i'd politely tell him that those traps were there before him and if he persisted i'd start reading up on trespassing and harassment laws in the area. it's sad that it has to be that way but this guy sounds like he wouldn't think twice about trying to make your life difficult. avoid the confrontation but have your ducks in a row if he starts bugging you again. good luck.

T Beek · February 20, 2014, 06:59:07 AM

Ooops, I thought this thread was about beekeeping "ethics"...........sorry for the bother :laugh:. "Surprise!" No room for 'that' discussion, heh :?

One has to just assume (?) that all parties have some form of ethics to discuss and offer first though......Good luck to all my brothers and Sisters.......you're gonna need it. :-D

If I've learned anything from the posts above, its how much I appreciate 'my' closest neighbors, one a quarter mile, the other a half mile away. We all know we're there for each other when and if 'anything' arises. Guess I should consider that a blessing......and do now more than before.....

THANKS for all the reminders.... :) Now.....go punch that guy in the face and get it over with (NOT!)......neighbor (?)......... :roll: What a crowd.......?

iddee · February 20, 2014, 07:23:04 AM

Most neighbors are back boards. What is thrown at them, bounces right back. Good or bad. It's human nature.

T Beek · February 20, 2014, 07:51:32 AM

Ethics; the study of standards of conduct and moral judgement, the system or code of morals of a particular person or group.

Ethos; the characteristics and distinguishing attitudes, habits, beliefs, etc of an individual or group.

T Beek · February 20, 2014, 07:59:01 AM

Quote from: chux on February 19, 2014, 10:45:21 PM
Work together. Give a gift if you want. He isnt a dog that needs to be trained to behave. One problem with society today is that nobody is willing to be imposed upon or stepped on in any way. Pride....hmmmm. He is your neighbor. Be like the nieghbor you want to have.

Again you have my X:X and admiration for your thoughtfulness (almost missed this comment among all the fog :) PRIDE indeed. There's a very good reason Pride is considered 'one' of the "Seven Deadly Sins."

T Beek · February 20, 2014, 08:01:09 AM

Quote from: Edgy on February 19, 2014, 10:29:34 PM
Moots, I have never backed down from a fight, except once in the 5th grade. Your right, I didn't realize that I would be rewarding him for his actions. I totally see your point. I need to figure out something to get him to calm down. Humm........... Thanks, Edgy

Whiskey? ;)

Leather Jim · February 20, 2014, 08:11:47 AM

Whiskey? ;)
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Oh that's probably not a good idea, if his neighbors attitude is so bad sober I'd hate to see what whiskey would do to it. : )
I retread the original post and this persons attitude is unbelievable. The idea that he demanded the traps come done without any discussion doesn't bode well for the future.

Times like this I really like my Amish neighbors : )

iddee · February 20, 2014, 08:33:07 AM

""Ethos; the characteristics and distinguishing attitudes, habits, beliefs, etc of an individual or group.""

I think the new words for that are profiling and discrimination.

T Beek · February 20, 2014, 08:36:45 AM

The OP didn't offer nearly the detail of this 'confrontation' (between beekeepers) some posters apparently presume. The finger pointing so far has gone in one direction. Perhaps we should invite the 'offending' neighbor to join us...as a fellow Beek...to learn their side...........What about that? Doesn't everyone want to know? :idunno:

Before passing judgement on either party (not my personal style or ethos), I'd like a little more info about the EVENT. "WHO" really knows "who" the jerk is.....really? :) Misunderstandings are all too common whenever humans are involved ;)

Just wondering........ :-\....................Is this a discussion seeking 'ETHICAL IDEAS' for solutions to a common problem or just another drama party used to beat another person down.........? The whole thing is beginning to resemble some reality TV Show..... :laugh:

(perhaps this topic should be moved to the COFFEE HOUSE?)

T Beek · February 20, 2014, 08:38:48 AM

Quote from: iddee on February 20, 2014, 08:33:07 AM
""Ethos; the characteristics and distinguishing attitudes, habits, beliefs, etc of an individual or group.""

I think the new words for that are profiling and discrimination.

Would you care to elaborate some on this?