[Johnny Stew]

Originally posted by CarneVaca
Does this mean you speak to animals with sarcasm? And if so, what are you saying about me?

I may use a sarcastic tone in a broader, general kind of way... such as: "Dubya has had problems with drugs and alcohol, and can barely even control his own daughters, but apparently he knows what's best for the rest of us regarding morality."

But would I speak directly to the president, or anyone else, using a sarcastic tone? No, because that would be disrespectful and rude.
So that's what I meant by that comment.

Originally posted by CarneVaca
I think we should try to make these posts less about the poster and more about the message.

That's a good suggestion actually, and I've often taken pains to qualify comments with "this isn't directed at anyone here," but even that's unfortunately not always adequate it seems.
And since you weren't the only one who has used the term "self-indulgent" here or in other threads, I didn't think to add it this time.

Originally posted by CarneVaca
Perhaps you could have made a comment on what you think of the song to counter what I said instead?

I've discussed "Illumé's" merits in the past, so I didn't bother this time. I just felt like commenting on the fact that I've never seen anyone here, or on other message boards, chastize Lindsey for writing what... based on his own explanation of the inspiration behind the song... seems to me to be a very self-involved and somewhat self-pitying song.
While Stevie... even when her heart's in the right place... more often than not, get's lambasted for the same thing.

And Carne... in the hope of avoiding these types of miscommunications in the future... I want you to know that, despite the fact that we agree on very little (outside of politics, of all things!), and have engaged in very passionate debates on many occasions, I don't consider you the enemy or something, and I definitely don't have it out for you.

I realized years ago that life's way too short to hold grudges, or to carry hate, and trust me, people have done a lot worse to me than saying that a song I like sucks!
So you honestly don't have to worry that I'm making little digs directed at you, or something.

I just enjoy debating, and since we agree on very little when it comes to Stevie Nicks' music, it's often you and I in the middle of these discussions... but it's definitely not a personal thing.

And hopefully dissention knows that too!