BS: Very sorry..

Subject: RE: BS: Very sorry..
From: wysiwyg
Date: 01 Jul 01 - 03:05 PM

Proudson, if you are still with us, may I suggest that a way of getting to know people here is through discussions of the one huge area in life all of us here tend to have in common-- music. You can do that in as many music threads as you like-- come on in, if you have not done that yet. And then once people know each other, the policital discussions seem to make a lot more sense.

Let's give Proudson a chance like we would any other new member. I recall others who have needed some time to find out how to use a forum like this one.

Not every newcomer who wanders in knows the ropes of online discussion, never mind the way this particular forum operates in technical terms...

I keep thinking of my dear friend and bandmate who at the age of 72 is just getting online. Clueless, about the Net, but not about life... not a writer, but not a troll either. A musician.

And we had another member posting recently who fit that same description, and was given all kinds of grief for starting multiple threads on one topic. It turned out he just had not waded through the FAQ, because reading is not his main way of learning stuff.

If Proudson is really going to be a creator of problems, it will become obvious, and there's no call to be rude, assuming it.

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Very sorry..
From: Gary T
Date: 01 Jul 01 - 02:57 PM

I'm afraid I still don't know what issue concerns Clarence Thomas and the ACLU (which I didn't see mentioned in the thread linked above).

I also don't know what this is getting at: ...guess you like the terms like Uncle Tom used on Supreme court justices... It's phrased in a manipulative and sarcastic way, which I don't care for. And while being a supreme court justice may merit a certain degree of respect, it doesn't insulate one from being considered unfit or undesirable, or from getting labeled an "Uncle Tom" or similar terms that convey people's feelings about them.

So Proudson, you gonna say something, or just beat around the bush?

Subject: RE: BS: Very sorry..
From: Amergin
Date: 01 Jul 01 - 02:27 PM

That's what he was carrying on about in two seperate threads? Proudson, next time raise that issue in the thread it was stated...that way folks will have more of an idea of what you're talking about.....though I still don't have much of a clue...

Subject: RE: BS: Very sorry..
From: Ralphie
Date: 01 Jul 01 - 06:49 AM

I think we've scared him off....!! Maybe we'll never know Regards...Ralphie

Subject: RE: BS: Very sorry..
From: Roger in Sheffield
Date: 01 Jul 01 - 06:45 AM

Looks like this is what its all about, this thread BS: another end run

Subject: RE: BS: Very sorry..
From: rock chick
Date: 01 Jul 01 - 06:14 AM

I agree, what are you on about, I like a good dicussion but need more info.

Subject: RE: BS: Very sorry..
From: Amergin
Date: 01 Jul 01 - 04:34 AM

same here....

Subject: RE: BS: Very sorry..
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 01 Jul 01 - 04:26 AM

Well said Roger, I was wondering as well.

Subject: RE: BS: Very sorry..
From: Roger in Sheffield
Date: 01 Jul 01 - 04:18 AM

Hello Proudson, could you explain for me (in the UK) what the Hell you are talking about?
If you outline what the Clarence Thomas issue is and your opinion on it then you may get more response - so far I don't know what you are trying to say and it could be interesting

Subject: RE: BS: Very sorry..
From: Proudson
Date: 01 Jul 01 - 03:23 AM

I assume the Clarence Thomas issue is not that big of deal to you all....I am sorry if I did anything to disrespect your thoughts or opionions...

Subject: RE: BS: Very sorry..
From: Proudson
Date: 01 Jul 01 - 03:16 AM

Point taken...sorry..

Subject: RE: BS: Very sorry..
From: wysiwyg
Date: 01 Jul 01 - 02:23 AM

Oh yes, and welcome, but do, please, read the FAQ, top thread on the list. It'll all make sense after that.

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Very sorry..
From: catspaw49
Date: 01 Jul 01 - 02:21 AM

Only when they apply......and it isn't needed to start a separate thread for every post. You now have two threads, three posts and nothing to discuss.

If you have a point, make the argument in it's favor and go from there. A simple one liner is just that......a one liner. it will get only casual and smartass replies like I just gave you. If you want to start a discussion.....do so. Write up your points and give us something to debate.

Free speech is not a problem here, but sillyass trolling one liners are.

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Very sorry..
From: Proudson
Date: 01 Jul 01 - 02:13 AM

Sorry liberal group..guess you like the terms like Uncle Tom used on Supreme court justices..

Subject: Very sorry..
From: Proudson
Date: 01 Jul 01 - 02:10 AM

I really wanted to only open up the Clarence Thomas ACLU debate...