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Post by eyedeetentee on Jan 31, 2008 23:20:04 GMT -5
It drives me nuts, when people, misuse the comma. I guess, I should, put this in, the peeves thread. Maybe, people who, type that way, have emphy, sema.
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Post by diet coke on Jan 31, 2008 23:44:24 GMT -5
yeah well that's better than SOME people who don't know how to take a breath it's like the just keep going and going some kinda energizer bunny but don't really say anything worth reading drives me totally nuts.
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Post by Frank on Feb 1, 2008 0:26:43 GMT -5
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Post by Frank on Feb 1, 2008 0:43:28 GMT -5
Is that a "thank you"? In a way I guess you're funny too, Michelle, but not in the traditional sense. You're funny like a hair-dryer in a bathtub is funny. That's not all, I'm sure. I'm probably many things in your little wonderland. Yes, you certainly seem convinced. Issue a vague, poorly worded retraction and we'll pretend to forget. Yes. This one (and the context of it's quote post): professing.proboards16.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1201522053&page=2#1201659940Not this one (an earlier post): professing.proboards16.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1201522053&page=2#1201657445Clearday posted twice. It's always someone else's problem. For some people, someone else is always to blame. Check my posts. I admit my mistakes when I make them. (The record itself proves you are wrong on this.) Oh, and see my retraction here too: professing.proboards16.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1201711847&page=2#1201798136What's relevant is whether or not the accusation is false. Then prove it... or admit you can't by repeating your mantra over and over. Michelle, if you find that civil dialog is just more than you can muster, feel free to call me crazy. What'd you get me? You're welcome, Michelle. There's another; The world is going to end. But then you're good at saying things without thinking them through. BTW, IANDC
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Post by Frank on Feb 1, 2008 0:45:51 GMT -5
Call it what you want. I take it consistency is something to which you object.
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Post by wanttobewithGod on Feb 1, 2008 0:52:46 GMT -5
The world's not gonna end over us disagreeing, Frank. OOPS!!!!! OMG!! I didn't make that clear enough the first time, did I??? Oh my! ;D Edit to add: ooooooooooooh, I didn't realize we were required to either comment *immediately* after the post of someone else if we meant to reference that post or HAD to quote it!! I see now!!! (whatever.) I mean...I see people responding to others several posts down the line all the time! I'm meant to be a mind reader I guess ....I should have known you would (deliberately, I would imagine) misunderstand my intent! Darn! The only foreign language I know is German, so I don't even know WHAT Clearday said in the post YOU referred to...much less what to respond to it! You're still wrong, Frank. (see? Not a THING against consistency! I didn't say there was a thing wrong with your perpetual "testiness"...just that it was there. and....I don't ever need your sort of defense, so....I'm glad you're no longer gonna offer it. Have a nice night. M.
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Post by eyedeetentee on Feb 1, 2008 1:28:45 GMT -5
Two people who absolutely have to have the last word. No, wait, just one. She keeps calling him wrong. How many times have you told him in one way or another that you are done?
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Post by wanttobewithGod on Feb 1, 2008 2:10:21 GMT -5
Oh no...I think you were right. It's definitely two. Where have you ever seen Frank "let it lie?" Just wondering. Perhaps if someone was twisting your words and THEN calling you a liar over something ridiculous you might understand...but ok. You're right in one respect; I have said that too many times on this thread. The bait has just been so tantalising I couldn't resist it! But...just for you, Frank can have it. As you wish. M. Edit: spelling
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Post by gloryintruth on Feb 1, 2008 2:14:57 GMT -5
I mean, besides some totally gutless, unopinionated bore.
Who is a gutless, unopinionated bore? Where? *Eyes darting suspiciously*
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Post by gloryintruth on Feb 1, 2008 2:21:30 GMT -5
In a way I guess you're funny too, Michelle, but not in the traditional sense. You're funny like a hair-dryer in a bathtub is funny.
What an idiot.
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Post by GiveShareLove on Feb 1, 2008 10:09:58 GMT -5
I love this! And... just speaking here for myself, I can tell you I have been many, many times grateful for friends who have cut me deep, but... then are there to sew me back together again. That's how I grow. And.... you gotta love people who (out of kindness and care, not out of rudeness or some sick need to make you feel bad) are willing to tell you that the dress really dose make you look fat and you have green gunk all in your teeth... 'cause that's what keeps me from looking bad in public. I don't think it's about *never*giving an honest opinion that might possibly in some way ever be considered offensive (Nobody really *enjoys* being told they have spinach in their teeth, right? LOL! At least I sure don't.) but--if you know their heart behind it, and they come from a pure place, and you know they aren't purposefully trying to be hurtful or disrespectful--well... then somehow that makes it okay to hear. Of course...that doesn't mean I don't sometimes feel terribly embarrased about not being more perfect and wish I had done things differently... but then...we are all imperfect before God. God doesn't love us because we're perfect... He loves us because we belong to Him. I am very grateful for His mercy and kindness. peace, freespirit Amen to this-- there are times when we know our honest words or actions might be hurtful, BUT, we sure don't want to be dishonest, either; because we care about how dishonesty is more damaging in the long run. Rather, if something we say or do might be hurting someone, to do our best to help during that hurtful time; to in turn be honest about our part in hurting others; to then followup and assist the healing process. I love this concept too;-- how it actually works is quite beautiful. God does not leave us orphans; We belong to God; the good, the bad and the ugly. He takes us as we are and loves us and comforts us and helps us to heal, grow, help others,--- Jesus' showed us to love others -- the good, the bad and the ugly, even though they may not be socially acceptable to society-- So, HOW did Jesus show honesty and was He what you would call brutally honest or blatantly honest or was He so full of God's power that in His honesty was at times FIERCE? Well, wasn't it Jesus who drew the line in the sand? Wasn't it Jesus to gave CORRECTION repetitively? Wasn't it Jesus who SPOKE OUT on behalf of those rejected by society and SPOKE OUT against wrong-doing as/when He saw it? Did Jesus wait for a more politically correct time to correct the Pharisees and let them know in no uncertain terms that they were full of WOE. Jesus. Yes, I do think there were many who did not like his direct HONESTY. In fact, there were times when the multitudes followed Him, until of course He preached on something that was just UNacceptable to them..........wow, come to think of it, JESUS Himself did offend and reprove........... John 6 -- Jesus was teaching His disciples about how they needed to eat His flesh and drink His blood and dwell in Him and He in them, etc, etc, and in verses 60-61 [it says]- Many there fore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it? [in otherwords, "This is unacceptable!"] -When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmered at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you? and so on............... -- verse 66 says- From that time many of His disciples went back and walked no more with Him...Jesus, again sets the standard in what it means to be a true friend; there were many times when His honesty and truth cut deep, but He never forsook and still does not forsake us--though His truth often cuts like a knife.... Yes, Paxil, it WAS Jesus who did all those things and was blatantly honest in certain settings. BUT, Jesus had IMPECCABLE timing...that is what set Him apart from careless, honesty. Integrity and wisdom are what gives the edge with impeccably timed honestly that brings good growth.
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Post by degem on Feb 1, 2008 10:15:53 GMT -5
Actually a hair dryer in a bathtub isn't funny. Its dangerous. I knew someone who died because
a hair dryer fell into the tub and she died...Gem
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Post by CherieKropp on Feb 1, 2008 11:47:26 GMT -5
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Post by diet coke on Feb 1, 2008 12:05:38 GMT -5
Seen the bumper sticker, "Mean People Suck?" I agree with it. But many don't, and that's their legal right, until the meanness goes too far. To me, it is normal behavior to be polite and try to get along with people. Lord knows, I can be testy and non-euphemistic myself, but I don't consider it a good thing. I was going to comment to Frank that he doesn't even try to get along, but I didn't post that message, because I began to realize he already knows he doesn't try. He is a call-em-as-he-sees-em kinda guy, and we will have to accept that. Liars and cults and fat people and idiots (to borrow GIT's favorite non-euphemism) predominate his world.
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Post by hey on Feb 1, 2008 16:05:37 GMT -5
I love knowing that I can be honest with my true friends and they don't forsake me just because they find my honest FEELINGS and/or sayings unacceptable. But, rather, my true friends stay with me and are there for me EVEN WHEN I say stuff that is difficult to accept--difficult[hard], but HONEST. It's a sign of confidence & trust in a relationship when you feel you can lay it on the line and the chips will fall where they may... when you feel at liberty to speak freely; honestly; rather than putting on a dishonest front such as, "all is well and I agree with you and will say what I think you want to hear instead of what I really think and what you might need to hear-" Honesty involves a certain degree of risk sometimes.
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Post by hey on Feb 1, 2008 16:18:59 GMT -5
I love knowing that I can be honest with my true friends and they don't forsake me just because they find my honest FEELINGS and/or sayings unacceptable. But, rather, my true friends stay with me and are there for me EVEN WHEN I say stuff that is difficult to accept--difficult[hard], but HONEST. It's a sign of confidence & trust in a relationship when you feel you can lay it on the line and the chips will fall where they may... when you feel at liberty to speak freely; honestly; rather than putting on a dishonest front such as, "all is well and I agree with you and will say what I think you want to hear instead of what I really think and what you might need to hear-" Honesty involves a certain degree of risk sometimes. If honesty involves risk, then FEAR will always be a major roadblock to living honestly. IMO, most very honest people I know are also rather bold and courageous. I admire their courage; I don't always appreciate they boldness; because I am not always in the condition (inside of myself) to ACCEPT the honest truth. So, when someone tells me something I don't want to hear, yet is the honest truth, one of the first things I find myself doing is feeling defensive - like: "how could I possibly be wrong and you be speaking truth?" Thus, pride & always needing be right gets in the way.
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Post by honesty on Feb 1, 2008 18:22:31 GMT -5
remember, abuse is the sign of a failed argument.
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Post by gloryintruth on Feb 1, 2008 19:35:43 GMT -5
remember, abuse is the sign of a failed argument. Honesty\Frank's defence of Frank\Honesty. H'mmm... How can you take seriously a man who defends an obnoxious bore who constantly calls people long lists of names, even tacking them onto his signature line?
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Post by honesty on Feb 1, 2008 21:04:58 GMT -5
How can you take seriously a man who defends an obnoxious bore who constantly calls people long lists of names, even tacking them onto his signature line? Failed argument quoted above.
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Post by honesty on Feb 1, 2008 21:14:28 GMT -5
I quoted two of your statements which are in direct conflict with one another. Somehow you twist that into meaning that I'm defending someone else's behavior.
Perhaps you should review your own behavior before accusing anyone else of having questionable behavior.
Go ahead and abuse me further. Remember - that's just a sign of a failed argument.
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Post by gloryintruth on Feb 1, 2008 21:26:33 GMT -5
I quoted two of your statements which are in direct conflict with one another. Somehow you twist that into meaning that I'm defending someone else's behavior.
Perhaps you should review your own behavior before accusing anyone else of having questionable behavior.
The same belligerence, the same focus on people, the same "my hands are clean" moral smugness. It's Honesty all right!
Go ahead and abuse me further. Remember - that's just a sign of a failed argument.
You really like that one, don't you. I'm not abusing anyone. It seems you just can resist stirring the pot - especially given your promise (which you airbrushed away seconds later) for a lasting goodbye. Did I not prophecy that this promise would be broken? You just can't help yourself, Honesty.
You're an idiot.
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Post by honesty on Feb 1, 2008 21:31:56 GMT -5
Yes, apparently I am an idiot for talking to you. It's becoming more and more apparent to me that you cannot help but be abusive.
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Post by degem on Feb 2, 2008 10:43:57 GMT -5
Tisk tisk tisk now people! Remember the thread that was started about stopping verbal
abuse!
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Post by Frank on Feb 14, 2008 14:58:34 GMT -5
What concerns me is the endless name-calling; and personal differences as centre stock. The calling people "idiots" for example, which you claim is honest truth - I believe you once called Michelle an idiot [Note: Another one of Jason Landless' many fantasies] (among others). This is damaging behaviour. You will learn that in time. Why would anyone feel the need to communicate to someone else that they are an "idiot"? I have always believed that the label of idiocy is self-generated.
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Post by Frank on Feb 14, 2008 14:59:13 GMT -5
What concerns me is the endless name-calling; and personal differences as centre stock. The calling people "idiots" for example, which you claim is honest truth - I believe you once called Michelle an idiot [Note: Another one of Jason Landless' many fantasies] (among others). This is damaging behaviour. You will learn that in time. Why would anyone feel the need to communicate to someone else that they are an "idiot"? I have always believed that the label of idiocy is self-generated.
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Post by translation on Feb 14, 2008 22:06:24 GMT -5
I think the source is most likely the Bible. It is filled with things that clearly say one thing but, according to many, means something altogether different. The difference is clearly due to the linguistic quality of the language from which it was translated and not intended double speak.Forgot the list! Gen. 3:19 return to the ground = die Gen. 4:1 knew = have sex with (also 1 Kings 1:4) Gen. 18:11 the manner/way of women = menstruation (also Gen. 31:35)
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