Posted by Dr. Bob on July 16, 2013, at 23:00:32
In reply to Re: a refuge )Dinah » 10derheart, posted by gardenergirl on July 16, 2013, at 22:17:29
> Not true. Twist it, turn in anyway you like, I'm not wrong.
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> You know, Dr. Bob, I'm thinking this is just one big joke to you, where you eagerly await another post so you can play semantic gymnastics with it. I could have picked **any** example of boundaries that are akin to violations of traffic laws, which as I said, and will say for the final time here, are precisely the same analogies you used to use to challenge those who did not understand the need for civility rules.That was the old model. Posters depended on the administration to use its power to define and enforce boundaries to make this a refuge.
> OMG
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> I'd better the h*ll quit reading *your* posts.
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> Dinah> Gosh, how much more I **love** your response to him than my namby pamby one.
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> Succinct, authentic and right to the heart of the matter.
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> Why I bother with any manner of communication, I'll never know...
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> 10derheart> I had a similar response, but didn't muster up a reply, because I don't really feel like I have a dog in this fight anymore. Except that I get mad when people I love and respect are hurt.
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> Standing with you.
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> gardenergirlAnd that's the new model. Sometimes problems can't be made to go away, but posters can support each other, learn ways to cope, and find the energy to persevere.
You guys are still a good team. :-)
Bob
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backpedals well -- PartlyCloudy
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