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This has been a pleasant visit

by WOODS-HICK May 12, 2006 8:29AM PDT

I entered this forum with opinions apparently unpopular with some of the folks who reside in this dark place.
I have been personally attacked, sworn at (thinly veiled as my eight year old pointed out), threatened with being shunned or worse banished, and now they want to take out my feeding tube. Fascism, bigotry and ignorance are trusted friends here.

h g wells: described the world of the morlocks
a huxley: the world of the epsilons

In '1984' a free mind was the enemy of the state. I better check my calendar.

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Don't
by duckman May 12, 2006 8:39AM PDT

let the door hit you in the butt!!

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Actually it's more fun just reading
by grin_n_bare May 12, 2006 8:54AM PDT

Don't feel stepped on WOODS-HICK, actually you're in very good company. A lot of good people have gone down the same trail you have. LOL

Don't take it personal, this is a private place and strangers and their opinions aren't welcomed.

However their Help Forums are super!

Happy

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All are welcome here...
by EdH May 12, 2006 9:04AM PDT

but not everyone has the same opinions as you do. So sad. So sorry you can't tolerate other people's differing points of view.

Bye bye.

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Opinions
by grin_n_bare May 12, 2006 9:08AM PDT

Hey I tolerate other people's differing points of view just fine. Matter of fact I have been learning from other's points of view since I was born.


Happy

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Didn't say you weren't tolerant...
by EdH May 12, 2006 9:50AM PDT

You said, strangers and their opinions aren't welcomed. I am disputing that. They are welsomed, but no one just rolls over.

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(NT) (NT) We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.
by Rolway May 12, 2006 9:09AM PDT
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(NT) (NT) Bend like the willow, grasshopper
by WOODS-HICK May 12, 2006 9:18AM PDT
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(NT) (NT) Break like the wind, Mr Taggert
by duckman May 12, 2006 10:01AM PDT
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It is fun isn't it
by WOODS-HICK May 12, 2006 9:14AM PDT

I'm a guest who won't leave the party; even though all the balloons have been popped. The hot water here just rolls off this duck's back.
In Chicago we would just pants these folks and send them home to mommy.

The tech/help forums are great, I've learned and been guided by the best people.

Keep the doors open and thanks.

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Damn ...
by Evie May 12, 2006 9:18AM PDT

... I thought the past tense use of "has" meant you were leaving and taking your whine with you.

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Where I learned English
by WOODS-HICK May 12, 2006 9:28AM PDT

It was the 3rd person, singular, present indicative of 'have'. I still be here.

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(NT) (NT) Oh well.
by Evie May 12, 2006 9:43AM PDT
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(NT) (NT) May I use this classic reply if I need a quick retort
by WOODS-HICK May 12, 2006 10:01AM PDT
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My english, grammer, spelling
by John Robie May 12, 2006 9:48AM PDT

are many times off as I type fast (won a contest once after errors noted) do not use a speller with Firefox, and usually just post without a preview. This is just another nit-pick towards you, like others, so take it with a grain of salt and hang in.

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It wasn't a nit pick
by Evie May 12, 2006 9:58AM PDT

It was a normal interpretation of what he wrote.

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Actually, Grim...
by Angeline Booher May 12, 2006 10:13AM PDT

.... I don't recall you calling others ignorant, etc.

Seems to me you are more prone to try to "present the better argument" without getting into labeling and name calling.

Angeline
Speakeasy Moderator
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(NT) (NT) This is grin_n_bare not grimgraphix
by Evie May 12, 2006 10:28AM PDT
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(NT) (NT) Oh no! You've invoked tHe nAmE!!!!
by EdH May 12, 2006 10:31AM PDT
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Grin, Angeline, it's grin ....
by grin_n_bare May 12, 2006 12:59PM PDT

No I don't call people ignorant although it's not the worse thing to be. We all find ourselves in that state at one time or other. I know I have.

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You are correct
by John Robie May 12, 2006 9:24AM PDT

There is a wolf pack element especially if you are a democrat. Also specially if you are not a US citizen and give an opinion unfavorably towards our Government and President, or the current war, you will definately get thrashed upon and even insulted like calling you an idiot or other words to skirt a direct personal attack. Notice though it is by certain people who apparently thrive on it. The Mods have been trying to tone down the attacks, even with getting the Manager of this forum to endorse their effort, but to all avail they can't catch some of posts.

Yes, it is a shame how some people, especially the new are treated if there is any disagreement in the packs thinking. There saying is, even to me, if you don't like it move on, and I have been around CNet and this forum for some years, being supportive of my Government, President, and the war.

Do not let them get you down and drive your off.

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Oh give it a rest John.
by Evie May 12, 2006 9:44AM PDT

Did you happen to read the attitude he came here with?

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(NT) (NT) Yes, and the very unnecessary words of the pack
by John Robie May 12, 2006 9:51AM PDT
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(NT) (NT) You mean your pack of one?
by Evie May 12, 2006 9:55AM PDT
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Drive me off? I don't think so
by WOODS-HICK May 12, 2006 9:45AM PDT

I'm letting the air out their tires not mine. Anybody can tell from my arrogance that I am proud to be an American. My resume that means something: boy scout, altar boy, animal lover, treehugger, thorn to the crown, soldier and closet Quaker.
Thanks for the flank protection. Classic pincer move.
Your posts in the tech/help forums have educated me.

Glad to hear some friendly voices at the doors of the Bastille.

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Anybody can tell from my arrogance....
by EdH May 12, 2006 10:02AM PDT

that you are arrogant. Nothing more. You are not letting the air out of anyone's tires. Try letting some air out of your ego.

This is only a "dark place" if you make it so.

You get what you give.

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just repeat your last line over and over
by WOODS-HICK May 12, 2006 11:48AM PDT

want to borrow a mirror?

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(NT) (NT) T0gO know what t0Go look like no need mirror
by duckman May 12, 2006 11:55AM PDT
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(NT) (NT) too cryptic; referred to wind-talker
by WOODS-HICK May 12, 2006 12:06PM PDT
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Nonsense
by EdH May 12, 2006 9:55AM PDT

If he hadn't come out swinging, obnoxious and holier-than-thou he would have fared much better. Review the posts.

There's no pack mentality here. That's a figment of your imagination. I post as I will, independent of others and expect no different from anyone else.

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I've been meaning to talk to you about
by duckman May 12, 2006 10:03AM PDT

the last 3 meetings you've missed.

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