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Post by lyssalanai on Jul 12, 2007 20:26:31 GMT -5
On a more serious note, I'd like to point out that Wes is unlikely to appreciate it if we run to him just because we don't like someone... I know the vast majority of us wouldn't do that, but hey... Just because someone posts something you don't like doesn't mean he or she has flamed you... I know I could write this much more politically correctly, but I've been up since 0530, and it's 2130 right now. So I'm too danged tired to try.
I can just picture it.
Le sigh.
lyssa
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Post by glofishy on Jul 12, 2007 22:45:17 GMT -5
Ah, man... guess that means that the "Magna Cum Laude Graduate of the Special Kind of Stupid School" awards are out the window now...
*SNIFF* *SNIFF*... could someone hand me a tissue???
I'm sure gonna miss those suckers... *SNIFF* Wait a sec! This doesn't include the prestigious "Boob Award" that is nominated and given in a honorable way in another forum, does it? love you 2 and you know that. I'm not telling you what to do but
Say you're sorry and take We's post iin the serious spirit in which it is intended. Just do it or monkey tears will drip into your cauldrons.Heh I love you too. And honestly, I didn't take Wes' post as anything negative. I only asked about the awards program since that was something instituted on a different board, and I can't recall where I saw on here that anyone has received awards like that on this board. As far as apologizing...sure I wouldn't mind if there was something to apologize for. In fact, in the thread asking if this was a support board, I posted the following: Re: Is "Support Board" the right name for this pla « Reply #76 on Jul 6, 2007, 8:17 » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nah, you won't get nuked, CV. I thought that the "weapons of mass destruction" mention would be pretty clear that it was said tongue in cheek just to point out what I perceive as hysteria over this whole "addict speak" thing. Being a person that doesn't hold back her opinions, I would appreciate the opportunity to respond to someone that was offended at my accusation of addict speak so I could either explain myself or apologize. Sweeping generalizations at unknown persons doesn't solve a thing, nor does it help to clear the air. When I post about things here, I generally post about issues and my own personal experiences. I'd like to know specifically what I said that I should apologize for. I know Wes is up on keeping track of things on here and I have not received any pm's regarding a post in particular. Did I call anyone names on here? Specifically, which posts of mine are inappropriate, if any? I'd really like to know.
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Post by Elphie WWOTW on Jul 12, 2007 23:12:18 GMT -5
I can't recall where I saw on here that anyone has received awards like that on this board.
Uh, that'd be the NP "Magna Cum Laude Graduate of the Special Kind of Stupid School" awards I sorta kinda started giving out a bit ago now, Glo...
Mea Oopsa Greenus Maximus.
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Post by want2quit22 on Jul 13, 2007 10:47:53 GMT -5
Big job Wes but one worth doing and doing well. I come here to read things like "Facing Giants" "Why I use porn (and why I'm stopping) to help me in my recovery. I believe in thoughful dialogue and discussion but mostly I am here to get help. Not awards, not kudos, not nah nah nah, not blah blah blah just help. Thanks for this board Wes it may turn out to be the thing that helps me get rid of this one problem that plagues me. My "thorn in my side". Through His Strength want2quit
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Post by glofishy on Jul 13, 2007 10:50:01 GMT -5
LOL I feel silly now. I think I'm a boob for thinking this thread was about ME. I didn't realize it was specific to other situations going on here. I feel like that song "You're so vain". Haha...now I'll sign off this thread with a good ole Rosanne Rosannadanna and say "Nevermind"
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Post by ferdberfil on Jul 13, 2007 13:31:45 GMT -5
... I actually thought Wes took great pains to make clear he wasn't specifically including or excluding anyone, which is good (what's done is done, anyways).
I feel pretty strongly that it's a warning everyone here should take to heart, and no one should ignore. Again, trolls are easy to spot and deal with, but flaming is something all, even the most thoughtful and compassionate of us, can indulge in, in a moment of pain or thoughtlessness.
I appreciate it because we might be all anonymous here, but unlike the rest of the wild and wooly internet out there, we do have to be accountable for our behavior here, much like we would in the "real world."
I really think that's it's never good to stop trying to put yourselves in the shoes of other people (e.g., empathy), whether you're an SO, SA/PA, or just some shmoe. If we all practiced that this sort of thing would be so much less an issue, I believe.
-FB
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Post by blueclouds on Jul 13, 2007 14:09:25 GMT -5
Thanks Wes. I am glad this has been addressed from an administrative level, since I really do believe it is in the best interest of all involved that we be civil to each other. Some of us have raised this issue before, but when you're just another member... Let's put it this way: "Flaming will get you banned" has a much better ring to it than "Flaming will get you my very sincere but silent disapproval." Also, many previous calls for civility have been construed to be saying, "No one must disagree with anyone," or "SO's should be cheery and sweet to and totally accepting of PA's at all times," none of which was being claimed. I think everyone has their particular war they love to wage, and they will see it everywhere regardless of the evidence or the context, and bring out their guns -- sort of a "preemptive strike" sort of mentality -- and I most certainly don't exclude myself, though I do it more in my real life than here.
Blueclouds
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Post by rosiemj on Jul 14, 2007 16:59:15 GMT -5
Hi Wes, That is nice to know as I feel it will help us to find more tolerance for each other and as you say to examine ourselves more in what is really going on when we post a flaming remark etc.
God bless you and thank you so much for all your hard work on here. Rosie
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Post by So_fedup on Jul 14, 2007 20:13:10 GMT -5
<Sigh> I Go away for a few days to Visit with TooTrue and meet Susan (from this board and MAPA ) , and look what happens... GEESH !!!! ooopps... Guess I better stop now, or I might get myself Banned.. (looking Both ways ) yes, I am aware that I prolly pissed some people off (you know who you are ) SFU... Who is at this time doing Baby Caiden Duty, so its back to babysitting for me... its prolly a good thing tho... Images temporarily disabled by webmaster.i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/sofedup/babyCaiden.jpg[/IMG]
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Post by rosiemj on Jul 14, 2007 20:46:09 GMT -5
Hi Sofed, She is beautiful Thank you for sharing her photo. I love all the pretty baby things around her and her suit. God bless and have fun grandma. I love being a grandmother and have such fun with my little girls and guys. LOL Rosie
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Post by lyssalanai on Jul 14, 2007 21:19:14 GMT -5
Oh. my goodness... she is a little beauty. She looks like mine did when they were newborn... Soft and cuddle and tiny.. (well, relatively. Mine were 8lb 4oz and 8lb 6oz...)
You know, my cousin is a July 3rd baby... I asked her once if she would have preferred to be born on the fourth. She said "No. Then I would have to share my day with the world." Of course, the world, back then, was a tiny city in Washington, and kids don't really realize that we ALL share our days... ;D
By the way... is that blanket hand crocheted? It looks gorgeous from what I can see of it.
lyssa
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Post by johannes3 on Jul 14, 2007 21:30:45 GMT -5
Wes!!! Don't ban the baby!!!!! ex-2x4 wielding monkey: I can't put it into words, but I think most will agree that your 2x4s were dealt out in a different spirit than a spirit of inflammation. (This post should be deleted for its awful syntax!) Let's *all* recover. Johannes
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Post by So_fedup on Jul 15, 2007 10:16:29 GMT -5
Hi Sofed, She is beautiful Thank you for sharing her photo. I love all the pretty baby things around her and her suit. God bless and have fun grandma. I love being a grandmother and have such fun with my little girls and guys. LOL Rosie Thank you, thank you.. she is an Absolute Doll... and She just lives right downstairs. lol, so I get to spoil her as much as I want... ;D I have a 1 year old Grandson, and now My 12 day old Grandaughter , and also a 3 year old STEP Grandson that Comes to stay on the weekends... So, in the Course of almost 2 years , I have recieved 3 Grandkids.... and its the GREATEST THING EVER... Oh. my goodness... she is a little beauty. She looks like mine did when they were newborn... Soft and cuddle and tiny.. (well, relatively. Mine were 8lb 4oz and 8lb 6oz...) By the way... is that blanket hand crocheted? It looks gorgeous from what I can see of it. lyssaYes, she is soft and cuddly and tiny, and we fell asleep on the Sofa last night, with her laying on my chest, all curled up... I miss that time when my own Kids were that small. and we would fall asleep like that... it was a sweet time.... Just me and my Grandaughter... The Blanket, yes it is hand Crocheted and I wished I Could take credit for it... but, I Can't and Won't... Her other Grandmother made that for her... Caiden's Daddy's Mother made it... and it is BEAUTIFUL..... she made her Several blankets like that, but different colors. One is Pink and White.. and it is Gorgeous.. I can't crochet to save my life anymore,,, lol... Hijack over,,, NOW BACK TO THAT BANNING !!!!! OFF WITH THEIR HEADS !!!! Ohhh Wait... This isn't MY Board... ;D SFU ( Shaking her head, remembering, she isn't the Queen here... )
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Post by So_fedup on Jul 15, 2007 12:48:40 GMT -5
Johannes,
thanks, but it won't be the baby that will get banned, ;D it will be the Gramma... ;D
Gramma/ SFU, ( ditching outta here , before the flamming starts.. ) ;D
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Post by glofishy on Jul 16, 2007 10:51:44 GMT -5
She's absolutely beautiful! Although I thought I heard her mutter some addict speak. Oh wait, that was another baby... Congratulations!!! You are an awesome Gramma!
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