Posted by Granny Babble on June 4, 2000, at 12:25:22
In reply to Be civil and don't respond to people who aren't ?, posted by SLS on June 3, 2000, at 22:06:52
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> I am so naive.Me too.
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> > We all have alter-egos that allow us to play a bit. Blocking one doesn't necessarily solve your problem. Maybe just letting it go would though.Good idea. Who'll be first?
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> I wish more people would think this way. I really hate to see people become so upset.Me too.
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> It seems to me that it would be an efficient strategy to rescue those who may need rescuing without encouraging further entanglements by retaliating against the aggressor.
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> I can't begin to read the contents of this thread. I don't have the intelligence, education, or the mental energy to participate in it. Even if I did, I am not sure that I would do so anyway.Same here.
> I am not bashing BoBB, or anyone else.Me neither.
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> I have nothing to say, really.That hasn't stopped anyone else here :-)
I am just sad to see this happen here.Me too.
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> I don't know if anyone would care to comment on this, but does BoBB suffer from bipolar disorder? Perhaps a dysphoric hypomania or mixed-state would account for some of this.BoBB has never said he suffers from any "mental illness" that I know of. I would never presume to diagnose someone else.
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> Obvious:
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> From debate can come good.
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> From anger can come good. (This might not be so obvious to some)
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> Debate can sometimes lead to conflict.
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> Anger can perpetuate conflict.
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> Anger feels good.
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And don't forget Life is like a box of chocolates :-)
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> In my opinion, BoBB, you are experiencing a dysphoric hypomania.
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In my opinion,polly, you are experiencing soporific pontification. (I'm only telling you because you are so intelligent. Use it as you will or just keep smiling :-))> Anyway, that's all I have to say about that.
Me too.
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> Carry on all - if you decide to.I agree.
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> Bye.Bye.
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> - Pollyanna
poster: Granny Babble
thread:34648
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