The Decency of the 'Cat

Subject: RE: The Decency of the 'Cat
From: stevetheORC
Date: 13 Feb 03 - 02:58 AM

well said Amos. I love this place its so much fun.

Orc

Subject: RE: The Decency of the 'Cat
From: Ebbie
Date: 13 Feb 03 - 02:52 AM

hahahha good one, Amos!

Subject: RE: The Decency of the 'Cat
From: catspaw49
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 10:57 PM

Oh........Hmmmmm.......geez, glad you pointed that out Amos! Okay then...........nevermind.........

Spaw

Subject: RE: The Decency of the 'Cat
From: Amos
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 10:55 PM

Spaw:

Thanks so much, man -- but that's a mirror you'r e lookin' at...


A

Subject: RE: The Decency of the 'Cat
From: artbrooks
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 10:51 PM

I know I agree with Amos...I don't have a clue what Spaw said....

Subject: RE: The Decency of the 'Cat
From: catspaw49
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 10:46 PM

What a posting Amos....What a posting! Let's review it...........

It means people who are interested in an open exchange of points of view. Oftimes we find these viewpoints on the end of a rapier

It means people who share a love for the magic that happens when they hear singing, and when they sing themselves. And some of us simply hope for love when we pull a dead rabbit out of the hat

It means people who are generally more willing to be plain and straightforward than they are in need of being fancy, special or egoistical. Yeah, I think that's probably true....at least some of the time.....maybe....or maybe not as the case may be......I dunno'......You could be wrong as you often are as opposed to me as I am never wrong!!! I think the clearly obvious point here is that you're an asshole Amos.

It means people who will find the time to help other people for no other reason than it seems like a good thing to do. Here I think you have left out the entire "brownie point" angle Amos....No small thing to some! In your case you probably don't think of that angle because you are used to "small things"......

It means people who will go out of their way to help others find answers to questions, to share lessons learned, to make each other laugh, to provide comfort and support in hard times, to cheer the wins and celebrate the good times. This simply means that we like to showoff our knowledge and searching abilities, that we all love to talk, and mainly that we're bored stiff.

It means people who are willing to sit down at their keyboard and put their minds to work on behalf of community. Proving my point! You were obviously bored when you wrote this diatribe and I'm bored stiff now.....or I wouldn't be responding to such boringass drivel!

It often means people who will drive for long distances to share music or provide help. Listen....How about you take a run over to my place and clean the drains? We can play a few tunes too....Shouldn't take any longer than 50 or 55 hours round trip. Pick up a rooter snake on your way huh? Also some strings....and a couple of pizzas.....and a case of brew.....maybe a side of beef too if you can fit it in.......

It means people who will often go out of their way to make an environment that is safe for others. I think we could all go in together and build a climatically controlled geodesic dome on the moon for a couple of our anonymous guests.

All these elements are part of what I call the ?decency? of the folks who come here to share songs and swap stories and tell jokes and ponder the tough puzzles of life with each other. Hey Man, we're ALL bored!!!.......and Kermit the Frog solved life's puzzle long ago when he said, "There ain't nothin' to it but to do it."

I have seen this quality coming to the fore here over, and over, and over again, even when the temptations to do otherwise were plentiful and blatant. Let me know if it comes to the fives and I'll break out the duct tape, hardhats, batteries.....

And I think this is an observation worthy of recording, and perhaps pointing to from time to time when the invitations to lesser forms of conduct come knocking. Yeah, you would......oy............

This is a truly decent place, and I love it. Keericed you'd brown nose anyone wouldn't you? What a suck up!!! The truth is that WE all hate you Amos, so why not just bugger off? There's a good boy...

Spaw

Subject: RE: The Decency of the 'Cat
From: Bill D
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 10:25 PM

yup...on the whole we are decent, friendly, helpful folk(s)... and even the dreaded inner clique has been known to come out of their cabalistic meetings and do good things. ;.))

as Pogo 'should' have said, "We have met both the enemy and the friends, and we am both of 'em."

Subject: RE: The Decency of the 'Cat
From: Rustic Rebel
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 10:21 PM

I agree Amos. Everyone here is;
down to earth,
foot-stompin,
breath takin',
ass-shakin',
can't beat 'em
wanna greet 'em,
some day meet 'em.
Music makers,
Ain't no fakers,
egg shakers,
Sisters and brothers,
some are mothers (Ha!)
Damn straight
Don't hesitate
Down-right, good decent folks.

Peace. Rustic

Subject: RE: The Decency of the 'Cat
From: Amos
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 10:19 PM

Aw geeze, man!! I'm gonna turn red all over!! :>)

Thank you for the kind comment, Jerry, but that's a mirror you're lookin' at!


A

Subject: RE: The Decency of the 'Cat
From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 09:59 PM

I find everything you say to be true, Amos. People may get very outspoken around here, but it is rarely directed personally at someone. I think that when tempers start to flare, people do admirably well in restraining themselves. But, it's not just a lack of nastiness. It's a genuine good-will and gnerosity that makes this place run.

And you are one of the finest men here, Amos... don't get me started on picking the top ten.. but you'd be in there..

Jerry

Subject: RE: The Decency of the 'Cat
From: Tinker
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 09:51 PM

Thank you Amos. Thank you Mudcat. Thank you all.

Tinker

Subject: RE: The Decency of the 'Cat
From: Dave Swan
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 09:47 PM

Right again, Amos.

D

Subject: RE: The Decency of the 'Cat
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 09:43 PM

HEear Hear...or here here...you know, what Amos said...

Subject: RE: The Decency of the 'Cat
From: Mark Clark
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 09:37 PM

Yup.

Subject: RE: The Decency of the 'Cat
From: Mudlark
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 09:24 PM

Thanks, Amos, for stating it so well...and count yourself high among like-minded decent folk. You fit the criteria.

Subject: RE: The Decency of the 'Cat
From: Bobert
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 08:49 PM

Right on, Amos...

I tried to make this point on the "angry, rage" thread but you have done it very well.

Hey, I don't know what goes on at other sites other than Tweedsblues but thats more like a few folks hanging on the corner compared to this joint.

Hey, given the times, I think we've held up right well. Civil for the most part. Okay, I might get a tad roudy at times but I respect allmost everyone here...

Bobert

Subject: RE: The Decency of the 'Cat
From: Mr Happy
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 08:46 PM

'whack balls!',.....OUCH!!

Subject: RE: The Decency of the 'Cat
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 08:42 PM

Of course it's decent. And if it's politics in general seem quite liberal to some, that's 'cause we've come here (at first) for FOLK MUSIC!!

I dare say if it was a "Vikings Appreciation and Chat" site, or "Wagner vas a Vimp" forum, those of conservative bent would find a few more kindred souls. But it ain't.

Nope, A LOT of Mudcatters question authority, a lot of folks are pretty scared at the moment, AND feelings are running high....but decency? Of course. I'm not talking about the four or five 'whackballs',.....we've got far fewer than ANY of the other sites.

Cheers

Rick

Subject: RE: The Decency of the 'Cat
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 08:30 PM

That seems to go for most people, regardless of which side they come down on over disagrements.

Perhaps a lot of us save the nicer side of us for the Mudcat - which is the other way round from a lot of places on the Internet.

Subject: RE: The Decency of the 'Cat
From: wysiwyg
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 08:28 PM

I dunno how you can call it decent, what with them photo calendars an' all. :~)

~S~

Subject: RE: The Decency of the 'Cat
From: Mr Happy
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 08:27 PM

you're on a winner there Amos!

Subject: RE: The Decency of the 'Cat
From: Neighmond
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 08:26 PM

Speaker, oh speaker! I second the motion!
I call for a tally to see who agrees!
If any amongst us has a contrary notion
Sit in for awile, and our good side you'll see!
Chaz

Subject: RE: The Decency of the 'Cat
From: Mr Happy
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 08:25 PM

'the Cat' aka 'the kitty' [in uk]

life's not like a sewer!


life's like a kitty- the more you put in, the more you get out!!


thanks for that Amos,

regards,

Mr H

Subject: RE: The Decency of the 'Cat
From: Don Firth
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 08:21 PM

Amen!

Don Firth

Subject: The Decency of the 'Cat
From: Amos
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 08:18 PM

The Mudcat Community is populated most of all with people who are decent. In the thousands of times I have come here looking for lyrics, looking for laughs and looking for a sign of life on the planet, I have never failed to be touched by the fact that the people of the ?Cat are what I can only call ?good people?.

This means a number of things to me,

It means people who are interested in an open exchange of points of view.

It means people who share a love for the magic that happens when they hear singing, and when they sing themselves.

It means people who are generally more willing to be plain and straightforward than they are in need of being fancy, special or egoistical.

It means people who will find the time to help other people for no other reason than it seems like a good thing to do.

It means people who will go out of their way to help others find answers to questions, to share lessons learned, to make each other laugh, to provide comfort and support in hard times, to cheer the wins and celebrate the good times.

It means people who are willing to sit down at their keyboard and put their minds to work on behalf of community.

It often means people who will drive for long distances to share music or provide help.

It means people who will often go out of their way to make an environment that is safe for others.

All these elements are part of what I call the ?decency? of the folks who come here to share songs and swap stories and tell jokes and ponder the tough puzzles of life with each other.

I have seen this quality coming to the fore here over, and over, and over again, even when the temptations to do otherwise were plentiful and blatant.

And I think this is an observation worthy of recording, and perhaps pointing to from time to time when the invitations to lesser forms of conduct come knocking.

This is a truly decent place, and I love it.

A