The History of the Ledge - Page 5

Jyqm · #61 11-12-2005, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by markolas

Oh, gosh...I would never participate on an unmoderated message board.

Why not?

(And why can't I post something that's fewer than ten characters, dammit?)

amber · #62 11-12-2005, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jyqm

Well yeah, it's more the third-party whining that seems to be prevalent here to some extent. If somebody attacks me, I tend to fight back as well. Then I get over it.

And watch your language! I am shocked and appalled that that word is allowed here.

I know, I usually try to avoid using the word "kinda", but sometimes it's called for.

amber · #63 11-12-2005, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jyqm

Why not?

(And why can't I post something that's fewer than ten characters, dammit?)

Just put dots, it's not that bad. Whiner.
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markolas · #64 11-12-2005, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jyqm

Why not?

(And why can't I post something that's fewer than ten characters, dammit?)

Because they turn into free-for-alls, in my experience. Lately, my tolerance for @$$holes has deteriorated to less than zero, and I just don't think I could take it. At least on the moderated boards, there's a chance of me keeping a somewhat cool head.

Jyqm · #65 11-12-2005, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

Just put dots, it's not that bad. Whiner.
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Dots are for nerds.

BAN AMBER!

amber · #66 11-12-2005, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jyqm

Dots are for nerds.

BAN AMBER!

HUZZAH!!!!

at least I'm not a nerdy whiner.

ryan8472 · #67 11-12-2005, 07:25 PM

I joined at the beginning of 2003 after buying The Very Best Of... CD and becoming a totally obsessed freak. Soon after, the shunned members of Mick's board (

) came over, and it has never been the same.

sodascouts · #68 11-12-2005, 07:36 PM

Well, this is all very interesting. I've heard many different versions of this story and each has a different slant. I have to say, while I sympathize with the need to vent at the idiocy of some posters, you should always be prepared to take what you dish out. You may think doing it in private will make that unnecessary, but obviously that's not always the case. I for one keep in mind that every time I post something, private board / group or not, it might get out. And I have to take the consequences for it if it does.

Johnny Stew · #69 11-12-2005, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jyqm

That's because I don't see any of those types of posts from those types of people. If I see somebody being childishly mean-spirited, I'll gladly tell them to grow up and get over themselves, if you'd like me to. Although it'd probably be more my inclination to just ignore such idiocy.

But in the meantime, yeah, everybody else who likes to play the whiny victim needs to grow up, too.

I know where you're coming from, and I definitely agree that some stuff should just be ignored. But, at the same time, I'll always disagree that people should have to just "ignore it" in those times when they're being belittled or made fun of. And they shouldn't have to be forced to defend themselves either, just so they can post on some message board.

I'll give you that some folks are WAY too touchy... and maybe they're the ones you're really telling to grow up. But there are other times when folks shouldn't have to be expected or required to just "live with it," and pointing out a problem is the first step to fixing it... it's not mere "whining."

At any rate, I'm repeating more than a convenience store burrito, so with that... Stew out.

irishgrl · #70 11-13-2005, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jyqm

And watch your language! I am shocked and appalled that that word is allowed here.

Its an arcane word, but I was thinking the same thing.

thats what you get, Jyqm, for having a "q" in your name. even if it IS silent.

Jyqm · #71 11-13-2005, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by irishgrl

Its an arcane word, but I was thinking the same thing.

I know, I'm not sure anyone's actually used it since the 18th century, or the filming of Elizabeth.

And anyway, the q is silent.

irishgrl · #72 11-13-2005, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Jyqm

I know, I'm not sure anyone's actually used it since the 18th century, or the filming of Elizabeth.

And anyway, the q is silent.

in the word or in your name? because you cant pronounce the word itself without the "q" Im thinking......and I didnt see Elizabeth, I got educated from a book of Victorian erotica, Confessions of ______ or somesuch....I actually threw it away because I had a hard time believing prim proper Victorians had such a seamy underbelly but then I learned OH BUT THEY DID!
Interesting eh? The thing you supress is the monster that gets out of control.

Mari · #73 11-13-2005, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by macfanken

freaks.

Oh yeah

I think someone posts there with my name...

Anyway, been around here since late 96 or early 97. With some intervals.

irishgrl · #74 11-13-2005, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mari

Oh yeah

I think someone posts there with my name...

Anyway, been around here since late 96 or early 97. With some intervals.

when I clicked on the link, it looked like you were the first post ar ar!

Jyqm · #75 11-13-2005, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by irishgrl

in the word or in your name? because you cant pronounce the word itself without the "q" Im thinking...

Oh, in my name.

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...and I didnt see Elizabeth, I got educated from a book of Victorian erotica, Confessions of ______ or somesuch....I actually threw it away because I had a hard time believing prim proper Victorians had such a seamy underbelly but then I learned OH BUT THEY DID!

Hell yeah they did. Victorians were one sexed-up bunch. Check out Christina Rosetti's poem "Goblin Market."

I heart Victorian British culture so hard.