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Posted by Jai Narayan on April 16, 2005, at 5:59:27
In reply to okay you've got my interest who, what was said?, posted by Jai Narayan on April 15, 2005, at 15:56:19
I've got a novel idea.
we continue with "freedom of speech" but only say
nice things about each other?
I know I'd like to see something nice written about me on PC.
Heck I'd like to see something nice about me here on babble..okay I did digress
Personally I like and admire many people on both sites.
My comment does not address the problem of getting hurt by a poster from one board or another.
how can we say that without offending someone?
Ja*
when I get hurt I just stand there stunned...
in life and on these boards.
I just can't believe it.
Posted by All Done on April 16, 2005, at 8:52:29
In reply to Re: How about if we all agree » AuntieMel, posted by All Done on April 15, 2005, at 15:26:10
I'm still confused. When did this become about Babble vs. PsychCentral? Or maybe why is a better question.
Posted by TofuEmmy on April 16, 2005, at 10:08:23
In reply to Re: How about if we all agree, posted by All Done on April 16, 2005, at 8:52:29
Because TofuEmmy is involved?
It has nothing to do with websites. It had to do with Toph saying something nice about his friend. I thought it would have turned into a thread of people waving "hi" to her. That would have made lots of people to smile.
I'm as confoooosed as you are Lala.
Worn out em
Posted by Jai Narayan on April 16, 2005, at 10:47:35
In reply to Re: How about if we all agree » All Done, posted by TofuEmmy on April 16, 2005, at 10:08:23
Posted by Toph on April 16, 2005, at 17:13:37
In reply to Re: How about if we all agree » All Done, posted by TofuEmmy on April 16, 2005, at 10:08:23
That's right em. I actually prefer the format here. The participants on both boards are mostly kind and supportive. Competition between the two boards seems silly to me. We're two ships on the same ocean. It's regrettable that my post led to such rancor.
Posted by AuntieMel on April 16, 2005, at 17:20:18
In reply to Re: How about if we all agree, posted by TofuEmmy on April 15, 2005, at 18:11:27
I thought you would be least likely to get mad at me?
Or maybe I just clicked the wrong button.
Posted by Dinah on April 16, 2005, at 18:28:14
In reply to Re: I sent it to you 'cause » TofuEmmy, posted by AuntieMel on April 16, 2005, at 17:20:18
Chuckle.
That strategy has led me to more than a little distress, Mel. Addressing a post in the middle of a storm to the person who I knew and liked a lot and assumed would take it in the spirit it was intended. (In that they would realize that I *only* addressed it to them because I knew and liked them dearly and thought it would be safe to address them.)
I do not recommend that. Strangely the unwritten subtext is almost never ever understood in my experience and it led to one acrimonious friendship breakup and a few tense moments in other relationships before I realized that I'd better not use that technique any longer.
I still make a mistake now and then and use it, and still get the same results.
No one *ever* thanks me for liking and trusting them enough to address my comments to them. :)
Go figure.
(So, Mel, if I ever address a comment to you in the middle of a storm, realize I've just forgotten that that technique has never worked well for me.)
Forgive the aside. Your post jut brought up sad, yet self deprecating, memories for me.
Posted by gardenergirl on April 17, 2005, at 0:32:20
In reply to Re: I sent it to you 'cause » AuntieMel, posted by Dinah on April 16, 2005, at 18:28:14
If I wanted to "wave" over to PC, would I be waving at myself? And golly, if I had both windows open at the same time, could I wave back at myself?
Ouch, I think I hurt my brain. Oh well, through the looking glass I go.
gg
Posted by Toph on April 17, 2005, at 7:36:10
In reply to Re: I sent it to you 'cause » TofuEmmy, posted by AuntieMel on April 16, 2005, at 17:20:18
> I thought you would be least likely to get mad at me?
>
> Or maybe I just clicked the wrong button.
>
>
I wasn't addressing my post to anyone in particular and I am definitely not mad at anyone. I'm sorry if you got that impression Mel.
Posted by Susan47 on April 17, 2005, at 13:20:17
In reply to Re: I sent it to you 'cause, posted by Toph on April 17, 2005, at 7:36:10
It was nice to see you here though, Toph.
Posted by AuntieMel on April 17, 2005, at 14:03:43
In reply to Re: I sent it to you 'cause, posted by Toph on April 17, 2005, at 7:36:10
I know you meant no harm, Toph.
It's just that some things are best left unsaid.
And that's about all I feel free to post. Anything more may make this continue longer than it should.
Posted by Gabbi-x-2 on April 17, 2005, at 14:38:32
In reply to Re: up way too late, drunk, and digging through old..., posted by Toph on April 12, 2005, at 15:52:31
> You meet the nicest people when you go on . Well, PB's loss is PC's gain. She has been so nice to me there that I had to see what she was like here years ago. Seems that she was nice here, too.
The way Zen was treated here was absolutely appalling. As much as I want too I can't see any other reason for what was done to her than that she was a personal target. I'm glad she's a moderator at another site, poetic justice.
Posted by Toph on April 17, 2005, at 15:54:36
In reply to Re: I sent it to you 'cause, posted by Susan47 on April 17, 2005, at 13:20:17
Posted by Susan47 on April 17, 2005, at 16:11:17
In reply to Mostly just an occasional voyeur, love (nm) » Susan47, posted by Toph on April 17, 2005, at 15:54:36
Mmmm, see now, this is bad, 'cause you just bring out the naughty in me. You do, I just want to flirt my socks off, or maybe yours, or maybe both. It's harmless, right?
Posted by Toph on April 17, 2005, at 16:56:10
In reply to Re: Mostly just an occasional voyeur, love » Toph, posted by Susan47 on April 17, 2005, at 16:11:17
> Mmmm, see now, this is bad, 'cause you just bring out the naughty in me. You do, I just want to flirt my socks off, or maybe yours, or maybe both. It's harmless, right?
Yeah, but I have difficulty with those damn pantyhose.
Posted by Susan47 on April 17, 2005, at 17:28:23
In reply to Re: Mostly just love » Susan47, posted by Toph on April 17, 2005, at 16:56:10
Ah, whose, yours or mine?
I try not to wear panthose.
Too constricting, you know, and too unsexy. So you know what I like, right? I like, I LOVE garters, but unfortunately opportunities to wear them don't happen everyday, I mean, how many women nowadays wear good, sexy dresses? You know? People see you wearing them and immediately become suspect, like, hmhm, what's She After ... you know? And maybe I am, and maybe I'm not, it all depends now, doesn't it? Does it automatically make me a slut because I like to dress my own way?
Sorry, I went off on a tangent.
Posted by Dinah on April 17, 2005, at 17:30:01
In reply to Re: up way too late, drunk, and digging through old... » Toph, posted by Gabbi-x-2 on April 17, 2005, at 14:38:32
Zenhussy helped ease a transition back to Babble for me after I had made a complete *ss of myself. She reached a hand of kindness to me when most people were afraid to do so for fear of having me explode before their very eyes.
She's always been there when there was a major upset in my life.
I will always remember her many kindnesses to me with gratitude.
Posted by Susan47 on April 17, 2005, at 19:48:45
In reply to Re: up way too late, drunk, and digging through old... » Gabbi-x-2, posted by Dinah on April 17, 2005, at 17:30:01
It sounds like Zenhussy is a woman of many superlative qualities, not the least of which was the ability to pee people off ... but that's not always a bad thing, IMO. What sucks is the hurt when you do pee them off. For me, anyway.
Posted by TofuEmmy on April 17, 2005, at 22:52:03
In reply to Re: up way too late, drunk, and digging through old..., posted by Susan47 on April 17, 2005, at 19:48:45
How unfair to be isolated from your Babble friends, unable to respond to posts, and to have people post such comments about you? Please try to imagine how she would feel. In my imagination, it feels sad and frustrating.
em
Posted by Gabbi-x-2 on April 17, 2005, at 23:28:17
In reply to Re: up way too late, drunk, etc. » Susan47, posted by TofuEmmy on April 17, 2005, at 22:52:03
Emmy I do agree with what you're saying, but
In a way I think Zen might be kinda proud of her ability to pee people off, the way Susan said it
"as not entirely a bad thing" She does speak her mind and I love her for it.Yóu're right though, she's not hear to say what she feels about what, and I shall say no more.
Posted by Dr. Bob on April 17, 2005, at 23:32:17
In reply to Re: up way too late, drunk, and digging through old..., posted by Susan47 on April 17, 2005, at 19:48:45
> The way Zen was treated here was absolutely appalling.
>
> Gabbi-x-2> It sounds like Zenhussy is a woman of many superlative qualities, not the least of which was the ability to pee people off
>
> Susan47Please don't post anything that could lead others to feel accused or put down.
If you or others have questions about this or about posting policies in general, or are interested in alternative ways of expressing yourself, please see the FAQ:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
Follow-ups regarding these issues should be redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration. They, as well as replies to the above posts, should of course themselves be civil.
Thanks,
Bob
Posted by partlycloudy on April 18, 2005, at 7:30:46
In reply to Civility again! » TofuEmmy, posted by partlycloudy on April 14, 2005, at 4:39:11
Posted by Jai Narayan on April 18, 2005, at 7:46:52
In reply to Re: please be civil » Gabbi-x-2 » Susan47, posted by Dr. Bob on April 17, 2005, at 23:32:17
Posted by Susan47 on April 18, 2005, at 8:39:44
In reply to Re: please be civil » Gabbi-x-2 » Susan47, posted by Dr. Bob on April 17, 2005, at 23:32:17
It didn't occur to me I said anything awful about Zenhussy; reading some of her posts, the flavour of them said to me that she wouldn't mind having this said about her. However, if I've upset anyone else on this board by not being in compliance with your wishes, then please forgive me.
Posted by Dr. Bob on April 19, 2005, at 23:49:14
In reply to I'm so sorry., posted by Susan47 on April 18, 2005, at 8:39:44
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