Curses - Page 3

sodascouts · #31 09-01-2005, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by lagringader&r

I wish I knew how to take this. I said I'd clean my language up but I made an observation about some of the other things going on around here. I didn't get specific and they don't only apply to message boards, they apply to life. The thing I'm talking about is something you can't fix. If you're asking me to hunt around for a new message board, please come right out and say it. I like you a lot, Johnny Stew, but if the feeling isn't mutual, that's cool. Just let me know.

Not to speak for him, but I think that was generalized statement. One thing about message boards is ya gotta have a thick skin. I do. That's why everyone loves me - NOT!

Johnny Stew · #32 09-01-2005, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

Biggest offender?

Personally, I'd rather see someone post the word "f u c k" unedited than see someone post the word "c*nt" edited, but that's just me.

I'll stop using the F word, though, out of respect.

Well, I would have to agree that the "c" word should most definitely not be used either.

It seems to me that there are many "minor" slang words that are generally "acceptable" these days, but there are still many that should be avoided.

A good rule of thumb, is that if you wouldn't use it in mixed company, you shouldn't use it here.
Of course, if you would use some of these words in mixed company, maybe you should re-think that!

Johnny Stew · #33 09-01-2005, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sodascouts

I'm not trying to be snarky - I hold you in the highest respect Brian - but I have to ask. Why does everyone keep referring to the Terms of Service / Posting Rules as the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)? I realize they are linked from there but saying something is against the Frequently Asked Questions seems kind of funny.

Hardly a huge issue - I'm just curious!

You're right, technically we're referring to our guidelines and terms of usage. I can't speak for anyone else, but I always refer to them as the "FAQs," so that people will know exactly where to look in order to read the guidelines (the little "FAQ" link in the heading banner on each page).

DavidMn · #34 09-01-2005, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by estranged4life

Bush
Falwell
& Phelps

Right on.

lagringader&r · #35 09-01-2005, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sodascouts

Not to speak for him, but I think that was generalized statement. One thing about message boards is ya gotta have a thick skin. I do. That's why everyone loves me - NOT!

A lot of things in life lately have given me a thicker skin. This message board is the least of them. The statement about finding a new message board was confusing seeing that my quote was the one at the top. So I'd just rather somebody be straight about it. Thanks.

Johnny Stew · #36 09-01-2005, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lagringader&r

I wish I knew how to take this. I said I'd clean my language up but I made an observation about some of the other things going on around here. I didn't get specific and they don't only apply to message boards, they apply to life. The thing I'm talking about is something you can't fix. If you're asking me to hunt around for a new message board, please come right out and say it. I like you a lot, Johnny Stew, but if the feeling isn't mutual, that's cool. Just let me know.

Sue... that absolutely wasn't my meaning at all.
Basically, the first sentence in my response was to answer your question... the rest, I assure you, was simply a general statement.

(By the way, I like you quite a bit... have even PMd you a few times, as you'll recall.

)

Johnny Stew · #37 09-01-2005, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lagringader&r

A lot of things in life lately have given me a thicker skin. This message board is the least of them. The statement about finding a new message board was confusing seeing that my quote was the one at the top. So I'd just rather somebody be straight about it. Thanks.

I'm genuinely sorry I created the confusion. I should have posted my additional comments separately.

lagringader&r · #38 09-01-2005, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Sue... that absolutely wasn't my meaning at all.
Basically, the first sentence in my response was to answer your question... the rest, I assure you, was simply a general statement.

(By the way, I like you quite a bit... have even PMd you a few times, as you'll recall.

)

Ok, cool and

back at you. Glad I misunderstood.

sodascouts · #39 09-01-2005, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by lagringader&r

A lot of things in life lately have given me a thicker skin. This message board is the least of them. The statement about finding a new message board was confusing seeing that my quote was the one at the top. So I'd just rather somebody be straight about it. Thanks.

All I meant by "getting a thick skin" was not being so quick to take personal offense. You are a sweet girl and I think many times you believe people are trying to insult you when they're not.

The Tower · #40 09-01-2005, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

As always, if posters don't care for our guidelines, there are plenty of other message board options out there.

That always has such a charming lilt to it- kind of like "America- love it or leave it". Yeah, yeah, yeah- private message board, blah, blah, blah. Except that this board happens to rely on the support of its members to a certain extent. So, perhaps, this "if you don't like it you can leave" attitude could be dropped. Seems rather Marie Antoinette to me.

chiliD · #41 09-01-2005, 05:53 PM

W*ll, sh*t.

..*k, *'ll f**k*ng

cl*n *p my G*dd*mn*d

f**k*ng

p*sts...*nd I f**k*ng

pr*m*se to s*y th*ngs in a f**k*ng

n*cer w*y .

amber · #42 09-01-2005, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sodascouts

All I meant by "getting a thick skin" was not being so quick to take personal offense. You are a sweet girl and I think many times you believe people are trying to insult you when they're not.

yarp. I agree. Look, lagringa NO ONE HATES YOU! OK?

lagringader&r · #43 09-01-2005, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sodascouts

All I meant by "getting a thick skin" was not being so quick to take personal offense. You are a sweet girl and I think many times you believe people are trying to insult you when they're not.

Good point. I've had it happen a few times here and have been called every name in the book (not always here so everybody can see it), been gay-bashed by two gay guys (LOL and I'm not even gay), put on an ignore list by somebody I never fought with and read the riot act more than a few times so I'm paranoid now I guess. I see it happening with others too and it pisses me off more than cursing ever could. Lack of compassion, that is. That's the thing that can't get fixed by a moderator. Sorry but real life lately has taught me that compassion goes a long way and I think that goes for off AND on line. There. I'm done. I have no problem cleaning up my potty mouth for this message board. I was pointing out (and it's only my opinion) that I could deal with a few four letter words coz they're just words. The other **** is more of an immediate thing, in my opinion. That's what I meant.

On edit: Only one of the guys gay-bashed me. The other one was just insulting. I just typed that in wrong.

wondergirl9847 · #44 09-01-2005, 06:01 PM

You can all go f**tball yourselves!

lagringader&r · #45 09-01-2005, 06:02 PM

Oh that reminds me. This should be posted in the Rumours or Lindsey forums I guess but in the Vh1 thing, does anybody know what word Lindsey is using when he says "I'll eat a **** of a lot of money to make this record"? That has always bugged me and this thread reminds me of it. He gets bleeped but I can't figure out what word he's using. S**t or f**k don't fit. Anybody?