Posted by Dinah on October 24, 2012, at 7:55:28
In reply to Lou's reply-phyerofheyt » Dinah, posted by Lou Pilder on October 24, 2012, at 5:22:39
> And the fire of hatred toward the Jews is still burning here.
I find that unbelievably offensive, Lou. There's no fire of hatred burning towards Jews here. This is exactly the sort of thing I'm talking about.
And I don't know what on earth gave you the idea that Dr. Bob has any notions at all about Jews. I've never known him to have any particular feelings about any religion at all, or to show any particular familiarity with any religion. I have no private knowledge of his personal beliefs, but I'd tend to believe it's not a prime concern to him if he's religious at all.
Moreover, to my knowledge, while Dr. Bob deletes posts from blocked posters, and occasionally removes private information from posts, he doesn't alter posts otherwise.
I suppose I believe you believe that. But that's part of the civility rules, Lou. You can believe whatever you want, true or false. But you're not allowed to make accusations - no matter how true you believe them to be.
But Lou, have you not noticed that Dr. Bob is ignoring everyone's notifications? Mine included? He's not monitoring the boards! I suppose it's barely possible that he might deign to honor us with his presence on an irregular basis, and that might keep us somewhat in line. But he's not routinely replying to anyone's notifications. I've pretty much quit trying. Learned helplessness.
Lou, I'm giving you the credit and dignity of holding you to the same standards as everyone else, no matter how unlikely I consider your beliefs on Dr. Bob or anything else to be.
But Lou, his prohibitions against telling everyone who doesn't believe as you do that they're wrong or evil or going to h*ll is not limited to the Jewish faith. Plenty of Christians have been told that as well. As have Democrats and Republicans. His rules were made to keep divisive topics like religion and politics to interfere with the primary purpose of the board.
Really, Lou. I wasn't feeling overly fond of Dr. Bob, and you've made me not only defend him, but actually like and support him again.
This is what I meant by pragmatism. You started out with one goal but achieved a different one - Dr. Bob's goal.
We're all your brethren Lou. Being your brethren doesn't mean we have to agree with everything you say. Perhaps you could use the phrase "followers" instead.
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