hey, what happened to that thread? "...to ease tensions"

woodrat

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what happened to that thread? It was here yesterday afternoon, and didn't seem unruly at all... How could it have gone so bad so quick as to get yanked completely? :confused:
 

KeltonKrew

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Re: hey, what happened to that thread? "...to ease tensions"

it got unruly last night....
 

oddjob

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Re: hey, what happened to that thread? "...to ease tensions"

dang .....It was jus gittin good...
 

kenimpzoom

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Re: hey, what happened to that thread? "...to ease tensions"

Kinda funny if ya think about it.<br /><br />Bunch of adults getting POed and unruly about what someone posts on a message board.<br /><br />YOUR MOTHER WEARS COMBAT BOOTS!!!!!<br /><br />You wants a piece of me, eh???<br /><br /> :D :D :D <br /><br />Ken
 

woodrat

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Re: hey, what happened to that thread? "...to ease tensions"

geez. Too bad they didn't just lock it. I would have like to seen how something like that could go so far bad as to be zapped. It seemed pretty neutral last time i looked.
 

woodrat

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Re: hey, what happened to that thread? "...to ease tensions"

guess it didn't ease any tensions after all, huh?
 

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Re: hey, what happened to that thread? "...to ease tensions"

Yes, even the name changing routine should have been considered harmless and good natured.<br /><br />I agree with KIZ, err TIZ, how does this stuff get to where people are really upset and insulting others? I have to admit I was away from the 'puter from the time that the names started changing until this AM. I was actually stressing over this stuff. I was mad at myself for leaving my name changed overnight. Pretty lame, but it shows that these conversations and relationships somehow become important. Apparently they are to me . . .<br /><br />BTW, I can't get my name back the way it was. Had to add the digits behind. Is there some sort of timer? or did my name get swiped while I wasn't lookin'? :confused:
 

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Re: hey, what happened to that thread? "...to ease tensions"

It might have got swiped when you weren't looking.<br /><br />all was going ok until techno..... called me KKK and then it went downhill from there!<br /><br />I was ticked referring me to the KKK.....that's where I thought it got out of hand.
 

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Re: hey, what happened to that thread? "...to ease tensions"

I don't get the name changing all the time, especially people like technowhatever his name is. What is the point? So we don't know who you are anymore?
 

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Re: hey, what happened to that thread? "...to ease tensions"

It gets attention, vipzach. Many people act eccentric to get attention that is short of their needs elsewhere in their lives.<br /><br />Getting attention in ways that do not annoy a lot of people is very difficult. Few manage it.<br /><br />If our friend, Ray (there are too many aliases to mention) does something clownish look at it as a message: "Hey! Look at me. I am a human being. Please be my friend." If he does something hostile look at it as a message that someone penetrated a thin skin and hurt him. Ridicule or parody often hurt.<br /><br />We have other members who made rocky starts here in their quest for acceptance. If they come to feel accepted and valued the "problem" goes away. If not, eventually they go away.<br /><br />He is too bright and creative to wish him to go away. :)
 

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Re: hey, what happened to that thread? "...to ease tensions"

Do not concur with acceptable to some opinion out you go, make good point against some folks out you go, Question who makes the call, out you go, call this a chat room out you go, Make a anti-right wing statement out you go. and on and on.
 

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Re: hey, what happened to that thread? "...to ease tensions"

I was ticked referring me to the KKK.....that's where I thought it got out of hand.<br />
Oh'..I thought he was just studdering.... :confused:
 

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Re: hey, what happened to that thread? "...to ease tensions"

Originally posted by oddjob:<br />
I was ticked referring me to the KKK.....that's where I thought it got out of hand.<br />
Oh'..I thought he was just studdering.... :confused:
LOL now that's funny :D
 
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Re: hey, what happened to that thread? "...to ease tensions"

Originally posted by JB:<br /> It gets attention, vipzach. Many people act eccentric to get attention that is short of their needs elsewhere in their lives.<br /><br />Getting attention in ways that do not annoy a lot of people is very difficult. Few manage it.<br /> <br /><br /> :)
I really don't think it is appropriate to give unqualified opinions about anyone. My feelings have never been hurt and if people would just mind their own business I could handle my own situation nicely. Since I am not allowed to delineate the failings of any one else, I don't think that anyone should presume to discuss my methods. The only thin skin that I see here is exhibited by those who are willing to crawfish and say hey, I was only kidding, when they have been hoisted by their own pitard. Is President Bush Stupid? Now if that is not an insult to anyones intelligence aI will osculate you lower posterior on the parade ground and give you fifteen minutes to gather a crowd. <br />The name thing didn't phase me at all, and if you buy Pony's favorite dish served up by all the name changers especially the instigator then a stupid choice has been made. "My dad told me never to argue with an idiot..." Now is this an insult. If it is someone is surely negligent. If I am an Idiot what does that make someone who comes out on the poor end of every situation in which we are involved.<br />.Pony. and Quietcat22, formerly Pony and Quietcat. How is it that you don't have the names you originally had and there is no change in others? As I stated a long time ago I tried to reinstate my original handle but the system prevented it. In view of all the censoring and scrutinizing that I have been subjected to, is it any wonder that I have had to find other means within the subjective environment I have been placed. I will tell you frankly that some of the "attempts" to "put me in my place" have kept me in a jovial mood for hours. I think of so many funny things I could say If not for the thin skin of people in high places. Some one has a sig that illustrates it to a tee, but I would be doing them a dis-service by misquoting it so I won't try. Initially, I was very taken by Kenneth Browns' sig<br />but it appears that it manifests dissatisfaction rather than humor. The thrust of this upheaval is due mostly to the actions of those who can't deal with their own inadequacies.<br />Now let's all just settle back and enjoy. JB is the only one who can tell an insult from a jibe. Let him do the job so that you can come to your own decision as to whether it is good one or not. <br /> :cool:
 

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Re: hey, what happened to that thread? "...to ease tensions"

Sorry you feel that way, txswinner.<br /><br />None of the "reasons" you quote is valid for editing or deleting. You have not been edited or deleted for any of them.<br /><br />Insult or attack persons (that includes moderators), use bad language or in any other way break our rules and you will be edited or deleted, regardless of your political, religious or social opinions.<br /><br />Your opinions and ideas, presented in a civil manner, are welcome. You are also welcome to challenge or attack ideas you disagree with, in a civil manner.<br /><br />You will not be allowed to attack persons, use foul language or make threats against persons. <br /><br />If you have a comment, question or complaint about iboats policies or moderation you are welcome to report a post or to Email iboats via the "contact us" icon. You will not be allowed to attack policy or moderation in the forum.<br /><br />If you feel you have been insulted or attacked, report the offending post via the "Report Post" icon.<br /><br />If there is anything above that you do not understand, please report this post and we can discuss it further in private.
 
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Re: hey, what happened to that thread? "...to ease tensions"

Hey JB, we must have been typing simultaneously. I was going to remark that I don't see that report Icon on my display, I thought it was because there had been too many complaints. Anyway I used it one time and learned its function and determined that it served no reasonable purpose. I would like to say however that a note to a private box would have prevented some of the problemss manifest on this board. May I asked if you take exception to this post that we discuss it privately. :cool: TIA <br />Edit. Save your self the trouble of telling where it is I wouldn't use it if I saw It....
 

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Re: hey, what happened to that thread? "...to ease tensions"

The name thing didn't phase me at all, and if you buy Pony's favorite dish served up by all the name changers especially the instigator then a stupid choice has been made.
I still stand by what I said, at least for me anyways. You can choose to "buy" it or not, but I am not trying to sugar coat anything. If you notice in that thread I didnt say a single bad thing towards you, nor have i ever on this board in general. Either accept the apology or don't, thats up to you. We made a mistake plain and simple. Whatever beef you had with Kenneth before he made the thread is between you and him, i got invovled by a mistaken interpretation of the motives for starting his thread. I respect everyone on this board, and I expect the same in return. All this crap just has to stop. This whole forum as of late has been on pins and needles and now everyone is on edge all the time. Every single little joke is mistaken as insult. Its ridiculous
 

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Re: hey, what happened to that thread? "...to ease tensions"

Oh look, the minorities want there special rights now....why cant we just get with the program?... Sounds like a bunch of bleeding libs,.. and the repubs try to play nice by apoligizing not playing by their rules only to be bittin again...its a classic story.....I'll just have fun with it...sorry I missed out on the name change. that was hilarious and fitting. <br /><br />Not calling anyone a lib or a conservative...just drawing a behavor comparisan....<br /><br />attackers morf to victims...
 

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Re: hey, what happened to that thread? "...to ease tensions"

poor freedom fighters...
 

lark2004

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Re: hey, what happened to that thread? "...to ease tensions"

DAMN IT KIZ....... MY MOTHER DOES WEAR ARMY BOOTS......<br /><br />your point is?
 
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