Both eyes wide open now - thnx.
quote:To all you zenophobic pedants....
Regarding "xenophobic pedants". Now isn't that "the pot calling the kettle black!"? Regarding "zenophobic" vs. "xenophobic"?!?! How can this be?!? A reckless mispelling? A careless typo? British spelling?!? A setup? But, for what??!?
Omigosh! The civilized English language is being destroyed and rend asunder before our very eyes!! When will the horrifying carnage end!?!?
I say, yet another thread degraded and turned into an opportunity for a bit of personal point-scoring.
Despite the rather serious original subject of this thread it seems the jolly peasants can't help themselves and must resort to childish bickering at every bally opportunity. I have seen better behaved three-year-olds, what?
If this is going to be the future intellectual level of "discussion" on the forum, then I shall cease to grace these pages forthwith.
Emo
Despite the rather serious original subject of this thread it seems the jolly peasants can't help themselves and must resort to childish bickering at every bally opportunity. I have seen better behaved three-year-olds, what?
If this is going to be the future intellectual level of "discussion" on the forum, then I shall cease to grace these pages forthwith.
Emo
Emohawk.
As a member of the landed gentry, I know you will rise to the defence of the monarchy. Obviously this dd101 is`some sort of Roundhead upstart.
For all his attacks on the monarchy, I think they have served us well. I certainly have no wish to adopt a Presidential system. Yes there have been some good 'uns, but there have also been some spectacularly bad 'uns as well - just like the US Presidents. (Yes Jabbergah, I am getting at the US system - of electing them! I just think ours is so much simpler & more cost effective - one dies - and a new one gets in! No costly election expenditure or, more to the point boring TV!
Turning now to dd101 Emo - he obviously has been watching too much telly! (Room 101?) Its in his choice of name that the militancy lies! All this "what did you say mate, put em up stuff - bloody Yanks" belongs to the working classes.
Its a pity Emo old chap, but now they have money, they think they can have a pop at everything. Probably has a has a wide screen tele, a satellite dish, a large 4X4 with "Chelsea" written on it and lives in a Barratt house in Essex! (To the bemused Americans reading this, think trailor parks!)
To those watching cultured Australians, horriified at this outburst, it quite OK the lower classes can take it! have you not seen how people like Emmo & I speak to them on "Upstairs Downstairs" ?
Now dd101 explain yourself my good man - If its not Room 101, why have you adopted the persona of an airship that took off on its maiden voyage and crash landed? - is it because you are full of "hot air?"
signed in his lordship's absence.
Jeeves
As a member of the landed gentry, I know you will rise to the defence of the monarchy. Obviously this dd101 is`some sort of Roundhead upstart.
For all his attacks on the monarchy, I think they have served us well. I certainly have no wish to adopt a Presidential system. Yes there have been some good 'uns, but there have also been some spectacularly bad 'uns as well - just like the US Presidents. (Yes Jabbergah, I am getting at the US system - of electing them! I just think ours is so much simpler & more cost effective - one dies - and a new one gets in! No costly election expenditure or, more to the point boring TV!
Turning now to dd101 Emo - he obviously has been watching too much telly! (Room 101?) Its in his choice of name that the militancy lies! All this "what did you say mate, put em up stuff - bloody Yanks" belongs to the working classes.
Its a pity Emo old chap, but now they have money, they think they can have a pop at everything. Probably has a has a wide screen tele, a satellite dish, a large 4X4 with "Chelsea" written on it and lives in a Barratt house in Essex! (To the bemused Americans reading this, think trailor parks!)
To those watching cultured Australians, horriified at this outburst, it quite OK the lower classes can take it! have you not seen how people like Emmo & I speak to them on "Upstairs Downstairs" ?
Now dd101 explain yourself my good man - If its not Room 101, why have you adopted the persona of an airship that took off on its maiden voyage and crash landed? - is it because you are full of "hot air?"
signed in his lordship's absence.
Jeeves
Touche - at last a little humour.............
Blame the US spell checker..........
By golly old bean, I couldn't have put it better myself, though I'm not so sure about the round-head apellation - perhaps "pointy-head" is more apt, what?
My dear old Grandpapa always said it was a mistake to educate the lower classes beyond the ability to read the road signs. He resented the time the chauffeur, James, spent hosing them off the Bentley's bumper, by jingo.
Emo
My dear old Grandpapa always said it was a mistake to educate the lower classes beyond the ability to read the road signs. He resented the time the chauffeur, James, spent hosing them off the Bentley's bumper, by jingo.
Emo
As best as I can see it, this started with the following fairly innocent post:
Now, someone tell me why that post warranted this post:
The topic went from the controversial subject of the spelling of “favourite” or “favorite” to dying for one’s country.
quote:Originally posted by dd101:
Dave
thanks for your reply - but not being able to spell correctly does not make it another language. Mr Gates in that situation does not give an alternative such as English [English] or English [United Kingdom]. I find the most common example is the misspelling of favourite as "favorite" - this largely I believe has arisen due to laziness - why if spelling is hard lets take out the difficult letters! I think English is the languge spoken in England by the English [often misspoken] not by our once colonies with only a 200 year history. Hope nobody takes offence at this friendly fire)) Regards...........
Now, someone tell me why that post warranted this post:
quote:Originally posted by Serenity:
dd101, yes I do find it offensive! I do not come on here saying anything offensive against your country, which I am sure you love, or anyone's country or the way they speak or write! Several members of my family, including myself, have stood in harm's way for our country and young as it might be, we are free and proud!
The topic went from the controversial subject of the spelling of “favourite” or “favorite” to dying for one’s country.
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This is my goodbye to the forum. Sorry, but it has become HORRIBLE because of Rick and I no longer want to be here. I have kinder, nicer places to fill my time. I have tried time after time to turn things back around to no avail. We both, it seems cannot be here. I hate to see him take over, but it has been his long agenda. He has harassed me, followed me across the net, and made my life miserable. No more. And, to those who tried to help I send my thanks and warmest wishes.
This is my goodbye to the forum. Sorry, but it has become HORRIBLE because of Rick and I no longer want to be here. I have kinder, nicer places to fill my time. I have tried time after time to turn things back around to no avail. We both, it seems cannot be here. I hate to see him take over, but it has been his long agenda. He has harassed me, followed me across the net, and made my life miserable. No more. And, to those who tried to help I send my thanks and warmest wishes.
Oh, something tells me there are still a few surprises out there for you.quote:Both eyes wide open now - thnx.
If there’s been any harassment, or if your life has been made miserable, these are your choices. Grant it, I’m outspoken and irreverent, but you decide how you will respond. I cannot “force” you to do anything. Please take a little responsibility for your actions and your emotions.quote:Not in Serenity's original post:
This is my goodbye to the forum. Sorry, but it has become HORRIBLE because of Rick and I no longer want to be here. I have kinder, nicer places to fill my time. I have tried time after time to turn things back around to no avail. We both, it seems cannot be here. I hate to see him take over, but it has been his long agenda. He has harassed me, followed me across the net, and made my life miserable. No more. And, to those who tried to help I send my thanks and warmest wishes.
As far as “followed me across the net”, you’ll have to come up with something specific. It’s a little hard to run a Google on “Serenity”, and anything else I’ve come across is public information from this forum, or something you've posted to me in a PM. I hope you're not suggesting I'm having communications with you on another forum, or that I'm emailing you, or that I'm having ANY kind of discussion with you outside of the public forums?
This is the second time you’ve done a Swan Song. I hope you rethink this, as well as your priorities, and will stay on this forum. I rather enjoy the diversity.
I’d suggest taking a little time off and gathering your thoughts, and calming down some.
How terribly sad that this forum has lost yet another FRIENDLY and knowledgeable member. Serenity was the very essence of this forum. She always welcomed new comers and answered their questions quickly. Rick, you once said something to the effect that you wanted just your name to appear on the main page in all the categories and you're getting your wish. Obviously your willing to pay any price for that so called glory. I hope you enjoy your fame. You are to self centered and selfish to realize how many times and how many people you have hurt. You have made members cry and forced them to stop doing something they enjoyed. It appears to me you have no conscious, no integrity and are without any honor at all. You have nothing more to lose. You truly are a pathetic individual.
Jake
Jake
Jake, Jake, Jake. Feel better now?
Bash away folks – venting is what “this” part of the forum is for. Next?
Aren't you getting a little carried away? No forum is the "essence" of one person, or at least it shoudn't be. Perhaps you mean the "essence" for you.quote:Originally posted by jakedduck:
Serenity was the very essence of this forum.
Pardon? R2 made some joke a long ways back about having done that, but you’ll have to give me a link if you think you’re accurate.quote:Originally posted by jakedduck:
Rick, you once said something to the effect that you wanted just your name to appear on the main page in all the categories and you're getting your wish.
At least I haven’t used expressions like that.quote:Originally posted by jakedduck:
You are to self centered and selfish to realize how many times and how many people you have hurt.
I’ve “forced” them. Just what is this power I have on this forum, and how come I can’t use that power to force people to stay on? And, it doesn’t seem to work on you (not that I would want it too).quote:Originally posted by jakedduck:
You have made members cry and forced them to stop doing something they enjoyed.
Again, at least I haven’t used expressions like that.quote:Originally posted by jakedduck:
It appears to me you have no conscious, no integrity and are without any honor at all. You have nothing more to lose. You truly are a pathetic individual.
Bash away folks – venting is what “this” part of the forum is for. Next?
I am sorry to see anyone leave the forum, but, I believe that is normal when one starts to bash anyone. If anyone wants to argue politics, language, etc., there are enough web sites to do that on. This used to be a fun place to be.
All I can say is that none of us should be leaving because of one persons unsensitive actions. I am lucky to have a fairly tough hide covered by hard feathers. But I had asked for all of us to stop this bashing and keep this friendly and fun.
All I can say is that none of us should be leaving because of one persons unsensitive actions. I am lucky to have a fairly tough hide covered by hard feathers. But I had asked for all of us to stop this bashing and keep this friendly and fun.
I gather by the change of ID's, that Serenity hasn't left?quote:
Yes,sadly, Serenity did leave the forum but did not want to leave her old idenity.
Chalk up another one for the pointy-heads, what?
Emo
Emo
quote:Originally posted by jakedduck:
You have made members cry and forced them to stop doing something they enjoyed.
Well you certainly made me Cry (when that dammn dog didn't turn up because it was drunk)
And you stopped me doing something I enjoyed (drinking the booze that the aforesaid dog was supposed to deliver)
When I was little my mum used to say "Sticks and stone mat break my bones, but words will never hurt me" I think that any one who can control a forum just by expressing their thoughts should run for president / prime minister / dictator.
I say stand up for your self. The key board is a great leveller. The old lady is as strong as the Kung foo black belt. (Bad example I know but it's for display purposes only)
Blimey - seems I missed loadsa 'fun'.
Just spent time in Germany and got to meet lots of Yanks! Seems they all wanted me to have a wonderful day and to come back soon... Some felt it necessary to apologise for celebrating July 4th as if us Brits might be upset at losing their little colony. Needless to say, I had a good time winding them up!
Whilst I was away, my G/F was in London on a rare trip to the capital and was in the area of the explosions (but not close enough to be involved). She had to walk all the way back home (12+ miles with her old Dad). Whilst most people mucked in and helped, some taxi companies and hotels exploited the situation and are nowing being exposed as the scum that they are! Grr!
http://www.werenotafraid.com/
R2
Just spent time in Germany and got to meet lots of Yanks! Seems they all wanted me to have a wonderful day and to come back soon... Some felt it necessary to apologise for celebrating July 4th as if us Brits might be upset at losing their little colony. Needless to say, I had a good time winding them up!
Whilst I was away, my G/F was in London on a rare trip to the capital and was in the area of the explosions (but not close enough to be involved). She had to walk all the way back home (12+ miles with her old Dad). Whilst most people mucked in and helped, some taxi companies and hotels exploited the situation and are nowing being exposed as the scum that they are! Grr!
http://www.werenotafraid.com/R2
OK, I'm back after more computer problems. (Maybe demonic computer possession isn't such a crazy idea.)
It sounds like Mrs. M. is pretty POed at the minute, but she'll probably be back once she calms down.
That's a heck of a long walk, R2, but at least they're safe. Maybe people will remember who the price gougers are and avoid doing business with them in the future.
It sounds like Mrs. M. is pretty POed at the minute, but she'll probably be back once she calms down.
That's a heck of a long walk, R2, but at least they're safe. Maybe people will remember who the price gougers are and avoid doing business with them in the future.