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Post by bubbles on Aug 27, 2014 20:32:47 GMT -5
I love snow.
And simply adore the other twit.
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Post by faune on Aug 27, 2014 21:09:40 GMT -5
I love snow. And simply adore the other twit. Bubbles ~ She is a real sweetheart and a very caring individual. She's been having some health problems in past months and perhaps she just needs some time to get back to feeling like her old self again? As Sharon mentioned earlier, "Sometimes life just gets in the way of one's participation on this board." I'm sure she will be back when she's feeling up to par and able to participate. Perhaps a PM conveying your heartfelt feelings would give her some needed cheer and send a little sunshine her way?
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Post by faune on Aug 27, 2014 22:06:30 GMT -5
I just heard from Snow via Facebook and she wanted me to convey to you all that she's having some health issues at the present, but when she's feeling better, she'll be back on line. Perhaps in the meantime, if you want to keep in touch, you can send her a PM to let her know she's in your thoughts and to wish her well? I must say that Sharon was right in her earlier assessment ~ "Sometimes life just gets in the way of one's participation on this board."
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Post by rational on Aug 27, 2014 22:17:27 GMT -5
Sharon was right in her earlier assessment ~ "Sometimes life just gets in the way of one's participation on this board." Or this assesment: I don't see any recent posts by Snow, so it looks like she has disappeared....and she is one who has added perhaps the most important gradient in these discussions....and that was "love" or the correctness of the workings of "love"...a kind hearted person, Snow is!
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Post by fixit on Aug 27, 2014 22:36:37 GMT -5
Different Sharons, Rational.
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Post by faune on Aug 27, 2014 22:44:55 GMT -5
Sharon was right in her earlier assessment ~ "Sometimes life just gets in the way of one's participation on this board." Or this assesment: I don't see any recent posts by Snow, so it looks like she has disappeared....and she is one who has added perhaps the most important gradient in these discussions....and that was "love" or the correctness of the workings of "love"...a kind hearted person, Snow is! Rational ~ Perhaps both assessments from different Sharons pertain here, since she's been absent for a week now without notice due to health problems? Also, Snow is an "important gradient in these discussions" due to her loving and caring nature. When she's absent, people do take notice.
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Post by faune on Aug 27, 2014 22:54:26 GMT -5
I love snow. And simply adore the other twit. Bubbles ~ I meant to ask ~ Who's the "other twit" you adore?" You can PM your answer, if you wish?
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Post by bubbles on Aug 27, 2014 23:32:04 GMT -5
I love snow. And simply adore the other twit. Bubbles ~ I meant to ask ~ Who's the "other twit" you adore?" You can PM your answer, if you wish?
Just having a bit of fun faune.
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Post by jondough on Aug 27, 2014 23:35:00 GMT -5
"Can't we all just get along?" It would be so boring if we did. I personally don't have a problem with almost anyone here. Like mentioned already, I also have gotten frustrated with my post being broken up sentence by sentence (not thought by thought) and this person finding a way to either contradict every sentence, or at least make a snide remark to each one. Thats ok though...It shouldn't keep us from posting. At some point, you just bow out, understanding that this person will always get the last word. I personally have just been so busy, and TMB can be very time consuming. CD will very much be missed (twisting words and all ). I also learned a lot from him, met him in person, and stay in contact with him. He left for many other reasons than just the last little fight. Nothing to do with the TMB, just on to other things (including his blog). The last little fight most likely caused him to delete his profile, and not come back for visits once in a while tho. I'm glad for all of you that I have met here. I'm glad that I happened upon this site. I hope it continues. I think its a great place for everyone to spend time to help them check out their own beliefs. I really like it best when we have innies, outies, exes, workers, ex workers, and the works....I hope to see Hberry, Snow, CD, Edgar, Bert, and many others that I feel I have gotten to know here - start posting again. I do understand "busy" tho. JD
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Post by bubbles on Aug 27, 2014 23:35:16 GMT -5
A twit is also a bird
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Post by faune on Aug 27, 2014 23:52:15 GMT -5
"Can't we all just get along?" It would be so boring if we did.
I personally don't have a problem with almost anyone here. Like mentioned already, I also have gotten frustrated with my post being broken up sentence by sentence (not thought by thought) and this person finding a way to either contradict every sentence, or at least make a snide remark to each one. Thats ok though...It shouldn't keep us from posting. At some point, you just bow out, understanding that this person will always get the last word. I personally have just been so busy, and TMB can be very time consuming. CD will very much be missed (twisting words and all ). I also learned a lot from him, met him in person, and stay in contact with him. He left for many other reasons than just the last little fight. Nothing to do with the TMB, just on to other things (including his blog). The last little fight most likely caused him to delete his profile, and not come back for visits once in a while tho. I'm glad for all of you that I have met here. I'm glad that I happened upon this site. I hope it continues. I think its a great place for everyone to spend time to help them check out their own beliefs. I really like it best when we have innies, outies, exes, workers, ex workers, and the works....I hope to see Hberry, Snow, CD, Edgar, Bert, and many others that I feel I have gotten to know here - start posting again. I do understand "busy" tho.
JD Jondough ~ You have also been greatly missed on this Board by a number of us who enjoyed your posts ~ myself included. I also understand your sentiments and how life's obligations can keep you occupied.
Your post above reminded me of a thread Snow started by in June 2014 about her friends on TMB. It really touched my heart and made me also appreciate the input that so many of you have had upon my life in recent years. I also miss Bert's posts and his humorous cartoons along with his monthly Blooper List from the past. I used find it very entertaining to see what caught his eye and how he catergorized his subjects' posts. I personally wondered how he would do the same in past months with all the hoopla that has taken place here and how he would categorized those comments, too? I truly hope a lot of the people who ceased posting this year will return and brighten up the Board with their various comments and humerous antidotes. I'm also grateful to see some new members added to our ranks and hopefully they will continue?
I guess we are all like one big dysfunctional family on TMB, each with their own share of baggage from the past that has shaped their lives in various ways? However, we are "one big family," in a sense, of people who have shared experiences from involvement with the 2x2's. Some are still within the faith and others have departed recently or years ago. But, there does seem to be an immutable bond here that unites us together as one and makes it possible to understand one another's feelings and need for affirmation? Hopefully, we can move on from today with the lessons learned and turn this Board into an awesome experience for all who visit or post here regularly or in the future?
Here's a link to Snow's thread and comments shared, if you are interested. She's been having some pressing health problems lately and just needed some space until she's feeling more like herself again and up to posting again, according to a recent post received tonight.
professing.proboards.com/thread/22194/tmb-friends TMB Friends by Snow
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Post by emy on Aug 28, 2014 0:12:40 GMT -5
Rational ~ I don't have the time to go through threads and pick out examples here. Sorry, but I can't oblige you in this area. However, what I'm speaking about as an example of intolerance would be scorn and/or indifference demonstrated in posts towards people of faith. I know what you are claiming but while you keep implying that this happened you have not provided a reference to where this happened.Are you talking about intolerance, disrespectful posts, scornful posts? Providing examples would be a great help. You seem only concerned of what was posted towards christians. FWIW, Rational has always been tolerant of my pov, posts, etc. Can't think of more than a time or two when he tried to put me straight. There was a poster who used to say that meant I (and some others) were close to atheism!
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Post by emy on Aug 28, 2014 0:18:13 GMT -5
So posting here is just a game of some sort? You aren't like this in real life? I will try to just respond to that I wish to. I don't think the issues are about accepting the conclusions without question. It is about constantly questioning others until they give up on the discussion, or simply give up on trying to explain their point of view. I see a lot of people here not wanting to question the details of some posts, as it means a group of people will gang up on them for stating their thoughts. It is almost as if there is an agenda to ridicule people for sharing their beliefs. Not a big deal, as most posters here see it happening, and try to ignore those that do so. Unfortunately, it has caused several people to quit being active posters, as they are tired of the same people diverting discussions from the original topic, and making a mockery of their belief system. Just my own observation and opinion of course, so feel free to disregard it as irrelevant..... Ha!! Got a burr under your saddle?
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Post by faune on Aug 28, 2014 0:30:07 GMT -5
I know what you are claiming but while you keep implying that this happened you have not provided a reference to where this happened.Are you talking about intolerance, disrespectful posts, scornful posts? Providing examples would be a great help. You seem only concerned of what was posted towards christians. FWIW, Rational has always been tolerant of my pov, posts, etc. Can't think of more than a time or two when he tried to put me straight. There was a poster who used to say that meant I (and some others) were close to atheism! Emy ~ Well, I guess I'm in the safe zone then, since Rational just loves to dissect my posts. However, I have appreciated his input on more than one occasion in which he helped me to see things more clearly on some issues. Personally, if asking pertinent questions gets one thinking about their beliefs or options, I feel it does a person no harm. After all, being open to new knowledge is a sign of personal growth along with discernment developed from life experiences.
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Post by faune on Aug 28, 2014 0:55:20 GMT -5
Bubbles ~ I meant to ask ~ Who's the "other twit" you adore?" You can PM your answer, if you wish?
Just having a bit of fun faune. Bubbles ~ I figured the same. I was just playing along.
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Post by rational on Aug 28, 2014 8:11:53 GMT -5
"Can't we all just get along?" It would be so boring if we did. I personally don't have a problem with almost anyone here. Like mentioned already, I also have gotten frustrated with my post being broken up sentence by sentence (not thought by thought) and this person finding a way to either contradict every sentence, or at least make a snide remark to each one. Thats ok though...It shouldn't keep us from posting. At some point, you just bow out, understanding that this person will always get the last word. It is OK to name names.
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Post by sharingtheriches on Aug 28, 2014 9:52:09 GMT -5
I just heard from Snow via Facebook and she wanted me to convey to you all that she's having some health issues at the present, but when she's feeling better, she'll be back on line. Perhaps in the meantime, if you want to keep in touch, you can send her a PM to let her know she's in your thoughts and to wish her well? I must say that Sharon was right in her earlier assessment ~ "Sometimes life just gets in the way of one's participation on this board."
Thanks, Faune! I'm not surprised her health is bothering her....with her back as it is, anything can happen to get in her way....I know it's tough to keep going when pain and sickness just gets one down. And thanks for clarifying there are "two" Sharons.......the other Sharon is Sharon #1........or she is a #1 person....smile here folks, for it's true. I don't remember who was registered on TMB first for I've had a couple of registrations under a couple different names....
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Post by sharingtheriches on Aug 28, 2014 10:04:40 GMT -5
"Can't we all just get along?" It would be so boring if we did. I personally don't have a problem with almost anyone here. Like mentioned already, I also have gotten frustrated with my post being broken up sentence by sentence (not thought by thought) and this person finding a way to either contradict every sentence, or at least make a snide remark to each one. Thats ok though...It shouldn't keep us from posting. At some point, you just bow out, understanding that this person will always get the last word. I personally have just been so busy, and TMB can be very time consuming. CD will very much be missed (twisting words and all ). I also learned a lot from him, met him in person, and stay in contact with him. He left for many other reasons than just the last little fight. Nothing to do with the TMB, just on to other things (including his blog). The last little fight most likely caused him to delete his profile, and not come back for visits once in a while tho. I'm glad for all of you that I have met here. I'm glad that I happened upon this site. I hope it continues. I think its a great place for everyone to spend time to help them check out their own beliefs. I really like it best when we have innies, outies, exes, workers, ex workers, and the works....I hope to see Hberry, Snow, CD, Edgar, Bert, and many others that I feel I have gotten to know here - start posting again. I do understand "busy" tho. JD Thanks, for signing in on this Jondough! We've missed you, but are glad it's business that is keeping you away! Yes, some folks do come back...I think we got one back about the time this thread was started and I'm very glad for her! We also have picked up some more innies and some who seem to be new exes...I'm not sure...but will leave them to tell their own story! Welcome back, JD!
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Post by faune on Aug 28, 2014 10:09:30 GMT -5
I just heard from Snow via Facebook and she wanted me to convey to you all that she's having some health issues at the present, but when she's feeling better, she'll be back on line. Perhaps in the meantime, if you want to keep in touch, you can send her a PM to let her know she's in your thoughts and to wish her well? I must say that Sharon was right in her earlier assessment ~ "Sometimes life just gets in the way of one's participation on this board."
Thanks, Faune! I'm not surprised her health is bothering her....with her back as it is, anything can happen to get in her way....I know it's tough to keep going when pain and sickness just gets one down. And thanks for clarifying there are "two" Sharons.......the other Sharon is Sharon #1........or she is a #1 person....smile here folks, for it's true. I don't remember who was registered on TMB first for I've had a couple of registrations under a couple different names.... STR ~ All we need now is a third Sharon to make you the "Three Musketeers" on TMB. Snow has had a rough time of it with health issues this past year. Hopefully, when she's feeling better we'll see her back posting again? She's a real trooper when it comes to enduring hardship. I trust she will experience a good recovery and be back with us again when she's feeling better?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2014 10:34:46 GMT -5
I personally don't have a problem with almost anyone here. Like mentioned already, I also have gotten frustrated with my post being broken up sentence by sentence (not thought by thought) and this person finding a way to either contradict every sentence, or at least make a snide remark to each one. Thats ok though...It shouldn't keep us from posting. Count yerself lucky. This person rarely dissects my posts line by line no matter what I seem to say. Indeed the more I post, the less this person seems to contradict me. I keep hoping this person will contradict me so that I can look for great gaps in his logical approach and gleefully point them out publicly but, alas, it just doesn't appear to happen. I don't know why this person only does this to certain people here either. I'm actually seriously considering quitting posting here solely because of this person's consistent apathy towards me. And I don't think I'll be the last. I sometimes wonder what sort of board this person wants this to be. Better to have one's posts dissected line by line than ignored completely I say. Matt10
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Post by placid-void on Aug 28, 2014 11:41:50 GMT -5
Count yerself lucky. This person rarely dissects my posts line by line no matter what I seem to say. Indeed the more I post, the less this person seems to contradict me. I keep hoping this person will contradict me so that I can look for great gaps in his logical approach and gleefully point them out publicly but, alas, it just doesn't appear to happen. I don't know why this person only does this to certain people here either. I'm actually seriously considering quitting posting here solely because of this person's consistent apathy towards me. And I don't think I'll be the last. I sometimes wonder what sort of board this person wants this to be. Better to have one's posts dissected line by line than ignored completely I say. Matt10 (. . . Zzzzzzzz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) (ZZZZZZZZZZZzzz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ZzzzzzzzzzzZzzzzz ) (zzzZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . z) ( silence )
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Post by Scott Ross on Aug 28, 2014 11:43:04 GMT -5
I personally don't have a problem with almost anyone here. Like mentioned already, I also have gotten frustrated with my post being broken up sentence by sentence (not thought by thought) and this person finding a way to either contradict every sentence, or at least make a snide remark to each one. Thats ok though...It shouldn't keep us from posting. Count yerself lucky. This person rarely dissects my posts line by line no matter what I seem to say. Indeed the more I post, the less this person seems to contradict me. I keep hoping this person will contradict me so that I can look for great gaps in his logical approach and gleefully point them out publicly but, alas, it just doesn't appear to happen. I don't know why this person only does this to certain people here either. I'm actually seriously considering quitting posting here solely because of this person's consistent apathy towards me. And I don't think I'll be the last. I sometimes wonder what sort of board this person wants this to be. Better to have one's posts dissected line by line than ignored completely I say. Matt10 How often does 'this person' ever dissect the thoughts of a fellow atheist or agnostic? If you post about your belief system that doesn't line up with 'this person's', maybe you can get in with the rest of us who have had our posts meticulously dissected, processed and regurgitated.
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Post by placid-void on Aug 28, 2014 12:25:55 GMT -5
Whoa . . . . .!
That response to Matt10 was a HUGE MISTAKE! I have been sitting here ever since just crying in my beer as I listen to Simon and Garfunkel songs! My gracious do you all realize how evocative music can be? Man, takes me back to '64, '65, '66 those evil but glorious days. Wow! What a hit.
Sorry for the distraction, just had to share . . . . . . . .
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Post by faune on Aug 28, 2014 12:26:17 GMT -5
Count yerself lucky. This person rarely dissects my posts line by line no matter what I seem to say. Indeed the more I post, the less this person seems to contradict me. I keep hoping this person will contradict me so that I can look for great gaps in his logical approach and gleefully point them out publicly but, alas, it just doesn't appear to happen. I don't know why this person only does this to certain people here either. I'm actually seriously considering quitting posting here solely because of this person's consistent apathy towards me. And I don't think I'll be the last. I sometimes wonder what sort of board this person wants this to be. Better to have one's posts dissected line by line than ignored completely I say. Matt10 How often does 'this person' ever dissect the thoughts of a fellow atheist or agnostic? If you post about your belief system that doesn't line up with 'this person's', maybe you can get in with the rest of us who have had our posts meticulously dissected, processed and regurgitated. Scott ~ Unless you are a one-liner type of guy like Ilylo in the past on TMB? Honestly, even Ilylo could create quite a stir himself back in time with those zapping and cheeky one-liners of his! Perhaps its good for us that he has his own private board today where he can be the leader of the band, regulating members' involvement?
However, I tend to agree with you that people of the opposite persuasion in beliefs get targeted more often by "the slicer and dicer" on this Board. Even Emy admitted she must be viewed as "close to atheism" to have missed being selected for lunch...or perhaps Rational has a soft spot for her due to her longevity on TMB?
Emy shared earlier...
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Post by faune on Aug 28, 2014 12:50:28 GMT -5
Whoa . . . . .! That response to Matt10 was a HUGE MISTAKE! I have been sitting here ever since just crying in my beer as I listen to Simon and Garfunkel songs! My gracious do you all realize how evocative music can be? Man, takes me back to '64, '65, '66 those evil but glorious days. Wow! What a hit.
Sorry for the distraction, just had to share . . . . . . . . Ynot ~ I love their music, too, coming from the same generation as yourself. You must be listening to "The Sound of Silence" by your previous post with all the zzzzz....? Here's that song from a collective mix on You-tube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkCKaAgu8h4&list=RDJkCKaAgu8h4&index=1 The Sound of Silence ~ Simon & Garfunkel
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Post by rational on Aug 28, 2014 12:54:38 GMT -5
I personally don't have a problem with almost anyone here. Like mentioned already, I also have gotten frustrated with my post being broken up sentence by sentence (not thought by thought) and this person finding a way to either contradict every sentence, or at least make a snide remark to each one. Thats ok though...It shouldn't keep us from posting. Count yerself lucky. This person rarely dissects my posts line by line no matter what I seem to say. Indeed the more I post, the less this person seems to contradict me. I keep hoping this person will contradict me so that I can look for great gaps in his logical approach and gleefully point them out publicly but, alas, it just doesn't appear to happen. I don't know why this person only does this to certain people here either. I'm actually seriously considering quitting posting here solely because of this person's consistent apathy towards me. And I don't think I'll be the last. I sometimes wonder what sort of board this person wants this to be. Better to have one's posts dissected line by line than ignored completely I say. Matt10 I apologize for the neglect. In the future I will strive to be better and dissect your posts. Of course, that will require that I note the name of the poster but a little extra work on my part is a sacrifice I can bear. But I do thank you for including the one small error in your post. I have done the same for you.
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Post by rational on Aug 28, 2014 13:22:09 GMT -5
How often does 'this person' ever dissect the thoughts of a fellow atheist or agnostic? I wonder if someone like snow counts.Especially if you post it as a fact and not your belief! It is OK to name names. Removes any doubt regarding your post(s). I worry when people take these kinds of measures. It does nothing to shield the target of the post. I guess it could provide plausible deniability for the poster! Next we will be having children read Conrad's The N-word of the 'Narcissus': A Tale of the Sea!
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Post by bubbles on Aug 28, 2014 13:26:01 GMT -5
Whoa . . . . .! That response to Matt10 was a HUGE MISTAKE! I have been sitting here ever since just crying in my beer as I listen to Simon and Garfunkel songs! My gracious do you all realize how evocative music can be? Man, takes me back to '64, '65, '66 those evil but glorious days. Wow! What a hit. Sorry for the distraction, just had to share . . . . . . . . I know how you feel. Bliss huh. I found some old cds the other day. Had Sarah Brightman serenading me as I drove my new wheels. Didnt think you were asleep.
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