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Posted by susan47 on June 11, 2007, at 8:24:31
In reply to Please be civil » susan47, posted by Racer on June 6, 2007, at 1:06:29
It's because this is the "Writing" board that I wrote whatever I wished. Please forgive me for being Uncivil. Please forgive me for using the Lord's name in vain like that. And for saying "sh*t in the bidet" and other stuff. Because I thought this was the Writing board, but I can see very clearly now that Writing has nothing to do with this board, and Writing is not a free activity, not at all. I should have known better than to risk offending anyone, and I'm truly sorry.
Posted by gardenergirl on June 11, 2007, at 8:24:31
In reply to Dear Racer, posted by susan47 on June 7, 2007, at 0:12:29
From the top of the page: "Sorry if it's limiting, but even the creative writing needs to be civil." http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
gg
Posted by Sigismund on June 11, 2007, at 8:24:32
In reply to About the writing board » susan47, posted by gardenergirl on June 7, 2007, at 13:52:43
It's not the sex then?
All this civility. Very reassuring.
Posted by Toph on June 11, 2007, at 8:24:32
In reply to Please be civil » susan47, posted by Racer on June 6, 2007, at 1:06:29
>
> please be sensitive to the beliefs of others who might be offended by "G*dd*mmit."
>
> Racer, acting as deputy to Dr BobThis is an old fight, I know, but the only one who should be offended by this use of the vernacular should be god. I believe, for one, that she doesn't give a damn.
Posted by dispatcher on June 11, 2007, at 8:24:32
In reply to About the writing board » susan47, posted by gardenergirl on June 7, 2007, at 13:52:43
which means that you can write all kinds of nasty stuff on here about other posters, as long as it's *seemingly* cleverly veiled in creative writing - right gg?
Some folks seem to have perfected that -
how's your f*ck you fairy, by the way?
Posted by gardenergirl on June 11, 2007, at 8:34:25
In reply to Re: Please be civil or you'll drown in a flood, posted by Toph on June 11, 2007, at 8:24:32
> >
> > please be sensitive to the beliefs of others who might be offended by "G*dd*mmit."
> >
> > Racer, acting as deputy to Dr Bob
>
> This is an old fight, I know, but the only one who should be offended by this use of the vernacular should be god. I believe, for one, that she doesn't give a damn.I can understand your point, though I also believe that the only one who decides what they should or should not be offended by is that person.
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on June 11, 2007, at 9:23:00
In reply to Re: About the writing board, posted by dispatcher on June 11, 2007, at 8:24:32
> which means that you can write all kinds of nasty stuff on here about other posters, as long as it's *seemingly* cleverly veiled in creative writing - right gg?
Hmmm, since this post is in reply to mine, it wouldn't be unreasonable to interpret that "you" as referring to me. Staying with that interpretation, I feel mildly irritated reading that [I] "write all kinds of nasty stuff on here about other posters... ."
> Some folks seem to have perfected that -
I agree, there are folks who do a very good job following the civility guidelines. I'd like to see more of that.
>
> how's your f*ck you fairy, by the way?You know, one of the hazards of reading ambiguous posts is that it's easy to identify with or project yourself onto what's written. And that identification with another's words may or may not match the author's meaning.
I haven't seen my F*ck You Fairy for awhile. Or maybe I've been ignoring her, who knows? Maybe she's left me for seemingly greener pastures. Or maybe one of those annoyed swats hit its mark. Maybe saying her name out loud made her disappear in a poof of fairy dust. I haven't given it much thought, actually. But thanks for asking, pumpkin. Very sweet of you.
gg
Posted by dispatcher on June 11, 2007, at 9:49:51
In reply to Re: About the writing board » dispatcher, posted by gardenergirl on June 11, 2007, at 9:23:00
I know that your f*ck you fairy isn't me, honey. I'm not projecting or analyzing - but it's actaully pretty clear who it IS. I do know who you are referring to, as well the deputies who posted in the thread.
Do not deign to think posters cannot read between the lines.
The writing is loud and clear and as you have opined so eloquently about someone else's behavior - "it isn't flattering."
You're irritated? - gee, me too!!!!
Hugs and kisses,
you're quite the peach!
Posted by fayeroe on June 11, 2007, at 16:21:50
In reply to should be offended » Toph, posted by gardenergirl on June 11, 2007, at 8:34:25
"I can understand your point, though I also believe that the only one who decides what they should or should not be offended by is that person."
gg
thanks for clearing that up. now we can pick and choose what offends us? it offends me when someone jumps into the middle of something with both her feet when it isn't any of her business.
Posted by susan47 on June 11, 2007, at 16:42:03
In reply to Redirected to Admin., posted by gardenergirl on June 11, 2007, at 8:29:18
> From Racer's post: "Any follow ups should be directed to Administration, and should themselves be civil."
> Thus, I've redirected replies related to administrative action to the admin board. Here is a link:
> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20070605/msgs/762325.html
>
> ggI went to this link, gg, read through to the present end, and was astonished that anyone, ANYONE on this board, would deign to think that I was being personally offensive to anyone else. This is why Babble is such a ridiculously silly place at times. Mirrors are an awesome tool. Thanks, gg, for all your efforts and all your honesties.
Posted by gardenergirl on June 11, 2007, at 17:26:46
In reply to Re: should be offended, posted by fayeroe on June 11, 2007, at 16:21:50
> "I can understand your point, though I also believe that the only one who decides what they should or should not be offended by is that person."
>
> gg
>
> thanks for clearing that up. now we can pick and choose what offends us?What do you mean by "now"? Nothing's changed, each of us has always had the right to be offended by what we will.
> it offends me when someone jumps into the middle of something with both her feet when it isn't any of her business.
Never fear. I held my nose.
Um, and I believe you meant, "I feel offended when blah blah blah?" Because otherwise, well, that would be as if someone else were causing your feelings of offense, and of course that's impossible, you know. Not to mention...
Although please do let me know if you meant exactly what you wrote.
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on June 11, 2007, at 17:31:47
In reply to INTERESTING., posted by susan47 on June 11, 2007, at 16:42:03
Posted by Racer on June 11, 2007, at 17:33:06
In reply to Re: About the writing board, posted by dispatcher on June 11, 2007, at 8:24:32
> which means that you can write all kinds of nasty stuff on here about other posters, as long as it's *seemingly* cleverly veiled in creative writing - right gg?
>
> Some folks seem to have perfected that -
>
> how's your f*ck you fairy, by the way?Please don't post anything which could lead others to feel accused or put down. If you're unclear about the civility guidelines, please check out the FAQ, located at http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
Any follow ups should be directed to the Administrative board, and should also be civil.
Racer, acting as deputy for Dr Bob
Posted by gardenergirl on June 11, 2007, at 17:34:46
In reply to My Dear gg,, posted by dispatcher on June 11, 2007, at 9:49:51
I'm amazed at your mind-reading abilities, truly. Jeepers, can you tell us where Jimmy Hoffa is, pretty please with sugar on it?
snort
gg
Posted by 10derHeart on June 11, 2007, at 18:24:43
In reply to My Dear gg,, posted by dispatcher on June 11, 2007, at 9:49:51
>>I do know who you are referring to, as well the deputies who posted in the thread.
If I understand this to mean that the "deputies who posted in the thread" know who gg is referring to, well, I posted in that thread, and I have absolutely, positively, no earthly idea *what* or *who* you are talking about.
I never even thought gg was referring to one particular person, or even an actual person at all. Although on re-reading, I see how she may have been, but if that's so, I still didn't then, and I still don't now, have a clue what person.
I was responding to the overall emotion or sentiment, in the writing.
Posted by fayeroe on June 11, 2007, at 18:49:56
In reply to Re: should be offended » fayeroe, posted by gardenergirl on June 11, 2007, at 17:26:46
> > "I can understand your point, though I also believe that the only one who decides what they should or should not be offended by is that person."
> >
> > gg
> >
> > thanks for clearing that up. now we can pick and choose what offends us?
>
> What do you mean by "now"? Nothing's changed, each of us has always had the right to be offended by what we will.
>
> > it offends me when someone jumps into the middle of something with both her feet when it isn't any of her business.
>
> Never fear. I held my nose.
>
> Um, and I believe you meant, "I feel offended when blah blah blah?" Because otherwise, well, that would be as if someone else were causing your feelings of offense, and of course that's impossible, you know. Not to mention...
>
> Although please do let me know if you meant exactly what you wrote.
>
> gg
>
>i feel offended by your quickness at jumping in where you aren't wanted or needed. even if you did hold your nose. p.s. but if it kept you from smelling yourself, hey, if it gets you through the night....it's cool with me......
Posted by fayeroe on June 11, 2007, at 18:55:57
In reply to Re: should be offended » gardenergirl, posted by fayeroe on June 11, 2007, at 18:49:56
Verb 1. deign - do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
from THE FREE DICTIONARY......
Posted by gardenergirl on June 11, 2007, at 18:58:00
In reply to Re: should be offended » gardenergirl, posted by fayeroe on June 11, 2007, at 18:49:56
One thing that's true about you, Pat; you know exactly what you're doing here.
Oh, and what you want or need does not necessarily equal what anyone else wants or needs. But then I know you know that, too.
Au revoir,
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on June 11, 2007, at 19:02:03
In reply to Re: p.s. gg » fayeroe, posted by fayeroe on June 11, 2007, at 18:55:57
I was 'spressing my reaction to the use of the word. I didn't think I had to 'splain that. No, there's not enough time. I'd better sum up: Snort!
Posted by fayeroe on June 11, 2007, at 20:19:00
In reply to Thank you, I was aware of that. » fayeroe, posted by gardenergirl on June 11, 2007, at 19:02:03
> I was 'spressing my reaction to the use of the word. I didn't think I had to 'splain that. No, there's not enough time. I'd better sum up: Snort!
it's become too tiresome for words......Ciao!!!
Posted by fayeroe on June 11, 2007, at 20:28:54
In reply to Re: should be offended » fayeroe, posted by gardenergirl on June 11, 2007, at 18:58:00
> One thing that's true about you, Pat; you know exactly what you're doing here.
>
> Oh, and what you want or need does not necessarily equal what anyone else wants or needs. But then I know you know that, too.
>
> Au revoir,
>
> ggjust wanted to add this, it's good that you know why i'm here, because i sure don't!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by gardenergirl on June 11, 2007, at 20:33:33
In reply to Re: should be offended, posted by fayeroe on June 11, 2007, at 20:28:54
Posted by sleepygirl on June 11, 2007, at 21:55:06
In reply to it says 'what' not 'why' (nm) » fayeroe, posted by gardenergirl on June 11, 2007, at 20:33:33
Posted by Phillipa on June 11, 2007, at 22:19:18
In reply to About the writing board » susan47, posted by gardenergirl on June 11, 2007, at 8:24:31
I always thought the writing board was a solitary place that you could spill your guts or frustrations without being afraid to say what you are feeling. As always said a trigger would signal others not to read the post just venting title could say? Love Phillipa
Posted by susan47 on June 11, 2007, at 23:45:44
In reply to Deign???? LOL (nm) » susan47, posted by gardenergirl on June 11, 2007, at 17:31:47
Deign, darling. As in one of The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary's definitions, "Treat as worthy of, dignify with" therefore, when I say I have a hard time believing anyone would think what I have to say as being worthy of offending anyone, when you and others here do it so extremely well (so much better, in fact, than I would ever deign to) under your thinly veiled disguise of "civility".
I don't understand why you think that was worth a "Snort" although it is quite in character with your personality .. of course, this is just my opinion and only that. I could be wrong, and goodness knows I've been wrong before.
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