I agree with SS too...... it's a pity that the whole thing had to degenerate into a slanging match; NOT what I like to see here!!

BTW Kim.... a masterful (mistressful?) stroke by you, yet again!! What would we do without you?? :heart:

DM

Look I just like licking Bama's feet, ok? What's the big deal????

;)

CasperTG

I Love the way Sugar Mediates. She's a Darlin.

Oops! Looks like I was wrong about people not posting their opinions.......but reading this thread for the first time since I posted my earlier comment, I can't help but wonder if it would have been wiser for a lot of people not to express their opinions here!!!!! Lol......

Something I have observed here at Pixies is that once a member has become well established they have a lot more freedom to say what they like and express opinions but perhaps we should all look at it from a newbie's point of view for a change.

They come to this place, lurk a little bit and see how we interact....they register, introduce themselves and then begin to post following the suit of people they see around them, although not yet completely aware of all the 'unwritten rules' which apply here. Then an older member comes along and shoots them down in flames.

While we do have certain codes of conduct here at Pixies of which I am in total favour, perhaps it would do everyone good to remember that the new people do not know these rules yet and may occasionally overstep the mark in some people's opinions. Perhaps we could ALL learn to be a little more tolerant at times.

I personally, did not really lurk here at Pixies but I imagine that if I had, and I'd seen some of the new people shot down in flames like they have been in the past, I'd probably never dared to have spoken.

On the one hand we are always encouraging them to post, but on the other, I have so often seen new people on the site being slated for saying something out of turn.....I suppose all I'm trying to say is give the newbies a break! They deserve MORE tolerance than the older members as they don't know the rules. And when it comes to tolerance, politeness and respect, perhaps we older members could try a little harder to lead by example.




(This comment is an observation which has been bugging me for a little while now, and has been prompted by this thread.........it is not meant to be specific to this particular situation, or any particular people who've commented here, and it is said with the ideal of this site remaining a harmonious and peaceful playground in mind.)

I agree with you, Loulabelle. I have been mainly just reading the postings lately. But his comment and the way he originally handled it was the correct way. But got a reply that was not just an opinon of shorten them or leave them. Did he handle it in turn the correct way, no. But then the comments got worse by other regulars telling him to respect his elders (senior members).

Would make me think about posting and just staying as a lurker if this was the first thread I read.

(getting my 3 cents back from the nickle I threw in)

<-------- *Stands on the ridge in the rear, collecting the ax handles that were passed out and crosses out all bets that were placed. Resigned from making any public conviction… makes observation notes on back of bet-slips.*:rolleyes:

“Yep- We quibble. Can’t fuck with our own even with good smoke.”:D

Damn Panty , can I keep my handle.... I kept it last time it's worn so it fits my hands...........

The world is homogenizing everywhere. Nothing allowed to stand in the corner any more. :mad:











(They’re all under the mattress) ;)

This is where I have to respectfully disagree with SS . . . I thought this post attacked the thread starter. I thought the thread was a good one. I have many quotes I use for inspiration but I don't want to clog up the board with them. That's just my opinion. Not having a sig doesn't mean I have nothing to say.

Steph I'm gladthat you're..... no. Dear, you go right ahead. >bows out, in Kims' direction<

You can finish your sentence . . . after all, wasn't it you who said those who have nothing to say shouldn't muzzle the rest of us?

A) I think some sigs were too long. I still respected the people who had 'em.

B) I thought you were kinda harsh in dealing with Ry . . . you mentioned you were PMSing, fer Chrissakes. You knew you were bitchy then asked him who died and made him moderator then talked about him being a newbie. People stood up for you, I'm standing behind him on this one.

Steph I shall defer only to the wise Voltaire in saying "I may disagree with what you have to say, but I shall defend, to the death, your right to say it. "

Kyttn

That is a worse comment? No. I stand it is a true comment. Tossing out a threat is poor judgement, newbie or senior member, but for a short while a newbie is akin to a guest and should take the time to learn the customs of the house. Apparently threatening other members is acceptable behavior to some of you.

And just for the record, Yes... Bama was incredibly rude when it was not necessary... and she's been chastised sufficiently I would say.

I thought this one was over. All has had their valid say. We have to save some of our powder for when a REAL menace may stumble through.

Go post on the 10^6 thread. We can use the help and you can vent there. LOL ;)

Everyone makes poor choices sometimes but to continue to rehash them is pointless in my opinion. Continuing will only serve to cause more hurt feelings and to alienate people. Everyone is entitled to have opinions but at this point what are you hoping to accomplish by expressing it. A question was posed, opinions were given, a solution was enacted and now it's simply arguing over manners. Since I am not Emily Post or her cyber equivalent I will keep my opinion to myself;)


Have we not sexier things to talk about?

Hey Lilith I'm naked wanna come over n rub me up n down ??? :D

Hey Sharni the corn is really starting to grow here in Illinois

Even the beans are starting to come up. Boy if that ain't sexy, what is? :D :D

You can always tell a mid-westerner. :)

woo hoo Sharni AND lil now that would be something :D:D:D