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Posted by Dr. Bob on October 22, 2003, at 1:28:32
In reply to Redneck Humor and Civility, posted by Susan J on October 21, 2003, at 10:11:01
> Larry's post didn't offend me at all....
That's good, but just because it didn't offend you doesn't mean it won't offend others.
Bob
Posted by jay on October 22, 2003, at 4:28:31
In reply to Re: Redneck Humor and Civility » Susan J, posted by Dr. Bob on October 22, 2003, at 1:28:32
> > Larry's post didn't offend me at all....
>
> That's good, but just because it didn't offend you doesn't mean it won't offend others.
>
> BobDr. Bob:
I know you have to draw the line 'somewhere'...and I do admit that the information on culture-stereotyping was good and important. But, my post made fun of people who use 'exercise machines'...and what about Californians? I know...you have to keep it in perspective.
I just thought maybe something different than a 'PBC' should be directed at us in these cases. That's a pretty heavy thing to toss at Larry, who was doing in, I believe, as innocent fashioned as the rest of us where, trying to lift our spirits. Maybe there should be something less harsh posted in these cases. Maybe like a "please be careful" or something like that? This is not just in this case, but ones that come up once in awhile where-by people are maybe much more incognizant in their intent.
Kinda like getting a parking ticket compared to being charged with some nasty criminal offense. I think that sounds fair, no?
Thanks for listening,
Jay
Posted by galkeepinon on October 22, 2003, at 5:40:30
In reply to Re: Redneck Humor and Civility » Dr. Bob, posted by jay on October 22, 2003, at 4:28:31
Unfortunately Larry got a 'PBC', who was doing in, I believe, too, as innocent fashioned as the rest of us were, trying to lift spirits here. We all know Lar is a great human being and know he would never intentionally offend anyone here~that is definately NOT his style:-)
My 'post' Re: California Driving, if I was 'making fun' of anyone else, which was in no way my intent, then I, too, actually was making fun of myself, (and that's honestly why I posted what I did), because I AM a Californian, and I found it funny, just like we who posted, found are own funny and wanted to share~that's why we posted it;-)
I could see other Californians *feeling* it wasn't funny and I respect that.**I apologize if I offended any fellow Californians**
I like the state, born and raised, after all, where else in the country is it over 90 degrees in late October? hehehe
Jokes are jokes, some offensive, some not.
***If we can all take 1 POSITIVE from the one's posted recently (even if Bob feels a PBC is warranted) IMHO, it made a few people laugh, and that's something we ALL need:-)
man I gotta go to sleep, it's 3:30AM here!****I TOTALLY understand it being quite a very fine line for Bob however...
Posted by Susan J on October 22, 2003, at 9:17:07
In reply to Re: Redneck Humor and Civility » Susan J, posted by Dr. Bob on October 22, 2003, at 1:28:32
> > Larry's post didn't offend me at all....
>
> That's good, but just because it didn't offend you doesn't mean it won't offend others.
>
> Bob<<I know it might offend others, I just was expressing my *opinion* that I didn't find it offensive.
But perhaps, in these types of borderline (to me)cases of infringement on civility, could it just be left to a particular poster to say s/he was offended by any particular remarks?
Just a thought...
Susan
Posted by NikkiT2 on October 22, 2003, at 10:39:30
In reply to Re: Redneck Humor and Civility, posted by Susan J on October 22, 2003, at 9:17:07
Hi Susan,
I think Dr Bob pulled up on this one, as someone was very offended by the redneck joke in the past.. there was a huge hoo har about it then, so there was a reason for his actions this time.
Dr Bob left a link to the previous thread in a post to Larry on PSB
Nikki x
Posted by Susan J on October 22, 2003, at 11:15:19
In reply to Re: Redneck Humor and Civility » Susan J, posted by NikkiT2 on October 22, 2003, at 10:39:30
Thanks, Nikki,
I looked through that thread and couldn't really find where someone was offended, but that doesn't mean anything. I really get lost in threads that are before my time.
But your explanation makes things clearer for me.
Thanks!
Susan
Posted by jay on October 22, 2003, at 19:12:26
In reply to Re: Redneck Humor and Civility, posted by galkeepinon on October 22, 2003, at 5:40:30
> Unfortunately Larry got a 'PBC', who was doing in, I believe, too, as innocent fashioned as the rest of us were, trying to lift spirits here. We all know Lar is a great human being and know he would never intentionally offend anyone here~that is definately NOT his style:-)
> My 'post' Re: California Driving, if I was 'making fun' of anyone else, which was in no way my intent, then I, too, actually was making fun of myself, (and that's honestly why I posted what I did), because I AM a Californian, and I found it funny, just like we who posted, found are own funny and wanted to share~that's why we posted it;-)
> I could see other Californians *feeling* it wasn't funny and I respect that.
>
> **I apologize if I offended any fellow Californians**
>
> I like the state, born and raised, after all, where else in the country is it over 90 degrees in late October? hehehe
>
> Jokes are jokes, some offensive, some not.
> ***If we can all take 1 POSITIVE from the one's posted recently (even if Bob feels a PBC is warranted) IMHO, it made a few people laugh, and that's something we ALL need:-)
> man I gotta go to sleep, it's 3:30AM here!
>
> ****I TOTALLY understand it being quite a very fine line for Bob however...
>
>
Sorry Gal...I was just expanding on the point by including my and your joke.Best,
Jay
Posted by galkeepinon on October 22, 2003, at 19:42:53
In reply to I didn't mean to put you on the spot... » galkeepinon, posted by jay on October 22, 2003, at 19:12:26
>>>>>Sorry Gal...I was just expanding on the point by including my and your joke.
>
> Best,
> JayNo problem Jay, no problem at all:-)
I feel you posted what you felt you needed to, don't worry about 'putting me on the spot'.
Take care:-)
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 22, 2003, at 23:24:58
In reply to Re: Redneck Humor and Civility, posted by Susan J on October 22, 2003, at 9:17:07
> > > Larry's post didn't offend me at all....
> >
> > That's good, but just because it didn't offend you doesn't mean it won't offend others.
>
> I know it might offend others, I just was expressing my *opinion* that I didn't find it offensive.OK, got it.
> But perhaps, in these types of borderline (to me)cases of infringement on civility, could it just be left to a particular poster to say s/he was offended by any particular remarks?
But (1) posters may feel offended but not be comfortable saying so and (2) there are lurkers who don't even post, too...
Bob
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