alltherage
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Count me in. Good job Robert. We all have to remember that the door to this community is wide open 24 7 and from time to time fools will enter. We ought not tolerate the biggest of them.
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espressolover
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us, Dillinger.
I'm behind you 100%.
I'm behind you 100%.
Mensa
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NO STICKY!!! Laurel loves stickies, I hate them
Good points, Robert! I never noticed the attack threads myself but that is probably because when I open one containing that tone, I immediately reclose it. We can disagree without being disagreeable.
Good points, Robert! I never noticed the attack threads myself but that is probably because when I open one containing that tone, I immediately reclose it. We can disagree without being disagreeable.
BlkPnthr
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Re: NO STICKY!!! Laurel loves stickies, I hate them
My pride and joy is cuter though
Unfortunately I can't post him up a second time, so you'll have to look on the BDSM board under kitty's something or other 
Speaking of Laurel I can't help but say I absolutely love your kitty picture Laurel. It's just so damn cute!Mensa said:
My pride and joy is cuter though
Unfortunately I can't post him up a second time, so you'll have to look on the BDSM board under kitty's something or other
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Re: Re: NO STICKY!!! Laurel loves stickies, I hate them
A cat-lover!!! I knew it, another freaking cat-lover! This place is getting polluted!
BlkPnthr said:Speaking of Laurel I can't help but say I absolutely love your kitty picture Laurel. It's just so damn cute!
My pride and joy is cuter though
A cat-lover!!! I knew it, another freaking cat-lover! This place is getting polluted!
BlkPnthr
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Re: Re: Re: NO STICKY!!! Laurel loves stickies, I hate them
ROFLMAO Yes, guilty as charged. What can I say? Cats have got to be the best pet to have. They're attitude incarnate. They don't just suck up to you. They make you earn thier love.Mensa said:
A cat-lover!!! I knew it, another freaking cat-lover! This place is getting polluted!
modest mouse
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I disagree.
The fallacy of respect of similarity, or respect of friends, or respect of mutual ego stroking is counterproductive to what I value in the board, which is discussion.
Some of those well respected members of this board have almost none from me and the opposite is true as well. Everyone begins with a small amount of respect but its lost easily. On the same hand, with those I respect I listen.
You want my respect? Say something. Right, wrong, whatever. Say something. We might lock horns, we might get nasty. Say something.
You want to play nice and be polite and not ruffle feathers? Thats fine. I'll go watch Television.
My respect is different from the populace. It manifest itself quietly and is more individualized than my friends or those who simply run along the same path.
Think, actively. Speak up. Be willing to change. Be willing to argue. Say something.
If you just want a 'friendlier' environment, count me out.
The fallacy of respect of similarity, or respect of friends, or respect of mutual ego stroking is counterproductive to what I value in the board, which is discussion.
Some of those well respected members of this board have almost none from me and the opposite is true as well. Everyone begins with a small amount of respect but its lost easily. On the same hand, with those I respect I listen.
You want my respect? Say something. Right, wrong, whatever. Say something. We might lock horns, we might get nasty. Say something.
You want to play nice and be polite and not ruffle feathers? Thats fine. I'll go watch Television.
My respect is different from the populace. It manifest itself quietly and is more individualized than my friends or those who simply run along the same path.
Think, actively. Speak up. Be willing to change. Be willing to argue. Say something.
If you just want a 'friendlier' environment, count me out.
Dillinger
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I am thrilled with the response this thread has gotten. I am still reading and re-reading everything. Trying to catch up with all that's been said... and also finding myself unable to keep up with all the PM's I've been getting... but please don't stop. All I can say is thank you. Truly.
There is only one thing I would change about what I posted here. I notice some people read the few comments I made about trolls as being the point of this thread. They are not. I wish I had left that paragraph out entirely. It was my attempt at being witty that may have missed the mark and perhaps distracted from the greater issue.
I said:
The "Stop feeding the trolls" was exactly that... probably unnecessary but part of the flow. "Stop feeding the trolls in sheep's clothing" was an attempted witticism. This meant those who actually have registered names yet conduct themselves no better than a troll.
But the real point... the sentence in that paragraph that should not be lost is...
"Stop feeding those who, by their words and action, have proven they do not deserve our respect."
That is much more to the point of what this thread is about.
There is only one thing I would change about what I posted here. I notice some people read the few comments I made about trolls as being the point of this thread. They are not. I wish I had left that paragraph out entirely. It was my attempt at being witty that may have missed the mark and perhaps distracted from the greater issue.
I said:
The "Stop feeding the trolls" was exactly that... probably unnecessary but part of the flow. "Stop feeding the trolls in sheep's clothing" was an attempted witticism. This meant those who actually have registered names yet conduct themselves no better than a troll.
But the real point... the sentence in that paragraph that should not be lost is...
"Stop feeding those who, by their words and action, have proven they do not deserve our respect."
That is much more to the point of what this thread is about.
modest mouse
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Dillinger said:
As a registered troll in mouse clothing:
Using our is indicative of what I take issue with about this thread, less so with the original post, moreso with the following comments.
The board is already far too homogenized for my liking. As I indicated, my respect differs greatly from that of the masses, especially the general public here at Literotica. If a group mindset of isolating those who don't earn the majority's respect develops, as it has to a degree already, my time at the board will only be more enjoyable.
Looking forward to threads that go ignored except by those I have chosen to interact with. Cool, I changed my mind. So can a group of pariahs remain pariahs?
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Dillinger,
I have great respect for you and your approach to life. I just wanted to add my thanks to you, for your posts and contributions.
Be well and bright blessings!
I have great respect for you and your approach to life. I just wanted to add my thanks to you, for your posts and contributions.
Be well and bright blessings!
bluntforcemama
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A valid point
And one that seems to have been well-taken by a majority of the posters. I believe it's a theory that has been in the back of everyone's minds (except for the few twits), but was rarely acknowledged. So, my practice will now be to try and and ignore those that are idiots, trolls, flamers, etc. I am who I am, I can be a bitch, or an angel. It depends on which side you see first that will tell you where you are in my game.
And one that seems to have been well-taken by a majority of the posters. I believe it's a theory that has been in the back of everyone's minds (except for the few twits), but was rarely acknowledged. So, my practice will now be to try and and ignore those that are idiots, trolls, flamers, etc. I am who I am, I can be a bitch, or an angel. It depends on which side you see first that will tell you where you are in my game.
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respect ...
is a good thing
and it's a two-way street ... give and get.
Biting sarcasm, disguised as wit, is often the prelude to offensive remarks in defense. Provocation is not innocent fun to the one it is aimed at.
Be mindful of your own interactions, as well.
is a good thing
and it's a two-way street ... give and get.
Biting sarcasm, disguised as wit, is often the prelude to offensive remarks in defense. Provocation is not innocent fun to the one it is aimed at.
Be mindful of your own interactions, as well.
hornylady
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I agree...
I'm still pretty new here, but already I try and stay clear of any name-calling and fighting - it reminds me too much of school. I definitely agree with respecting each other, even if we don't agree on everything - what goes around, comes around. I look forward to enjoying the board and all who post here for a long time to come.
I'm still pretty new here, but already I try and stay clear of any name-calling and fighting - it reminds me too much of school. I definitely agree with respecting each other, even if we don't agree on everything - what goes around, comes around. I look forward to enjoying the board and all who post here for a long time to come.
SunnyGirl
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I've been registered here for quite some time now, and as you notice my post count is rather low. I lurk and read for the most part, because I'm a tad wary about airing my opinion for fear of having someone jump down my throat for having that opinion, whatever it might be. This is an adult oriented board, and too many times I've seen what starts as a sane, civil discussion or debate turn into name calling, or worse, a mob turning on one or two people who's opinion might differ from the rest.
Hornylady is right, most of the time this board resembles high school, where children are cruel and thoughtless at times, and don't think before they speak, just lash out at whoever happens to be close by.
I do though, stick up for my friends, if I happen to see them being attacked or derided, for no good reason. Never have and never will respond to trolls...what's the point in that? Just taking up valuable space so far as I can see.
So Dill, I guess I'm on your side of that line. It wouldn't hurt if people learned to treat one another with a little respect around here. It would make the atmosphere a lot more tolerable in my honest opinion, and welcoming to those who are new to this sort of forum.
Hornylady is right, most of the time this board resembles high school, where children are cruel and thoughtless at times, and don't think before they speak, just lash out at whoever happens to be close by.
I do though, stick up for my friends, if I happen to see them being attacked or derided, for no good reason. Never have and never will respond to trolls...what's the point in that? Just taking up valuable space so far as I can see.
So Dill, I guess I'm on your side of that line. It wouldn't hurt if people learned to treat one another with a little respect around here. It would make the atmosphere a lot more tolerable in my honest opinion, and welcoming to those who are new to this sort of forum.
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Calamity Jane
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Copy and paste from another thread
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"Respect" is not the perfect idealistic blanket many of us wish it was.
Respect is complicated, it can run diagonally, it can be multi-tiered, it can be singular and plural - but above all - to bestowe it or not to - is a humansitic choice.
There are nothing but - humans - humans making choices - here in this community. All kinds of choices. And none of those choices really mean all that much - relatively speaking - except to the person who is making them.
People primarily join this community for selfish reasons. And I don't mean that as a bad thing - just a true/real thing - a fact. They don't come here for others. Them come here for themselves. As you did.
And it is my contention that........
Until the day comes that "the majority" of humans on this planet quit "doing mostly for themselves" and turn to "do mostly for others," than until that day - respect, "blanketed, accross the board, total-mutual-respect" - is merely a concept we can, and should - all strive for.
I think that day is a long day off.
Respect is complicated, it can run diagonally, it can be multi-tiered, it can be singular and plural - but above all - to bestowe it or not to - is a humansitic choice.
There are nothing but - humans - humans making choices - here in this community. All kinds of choices. And none of those choices really mean all that much - relatively speaking - except to the person who is making them.
People primarily join this community for selfish reasons. And I don't mean that as a bad thing - just a true/real thing - a fact. They don't come here for others. Them come here for themselves. As you did.
And it is my contention that........
Until the day comes that "the majority" of humans on this planet quit "doing mostly for themselves" and turn to "do mostly for others," than until that day - respect, "blanketed, accross the board, total-mutual-respect" - is merely a concept we can, and should - all strive for.
I think that day is a long day off.
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See? That was me Sparky!!!!
This board must not respect me because it keeps booting me off and I can't tell until I've posted. Shit. I have no respect for this sytem. No respect for these computers.
This board must not respect me because it keeps booting me off and I can't tell until I've posted. Shit. I have no respect for this sytem. No respect for these computers.
Calamity Jane
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Re: Re: Re: NO STICKY!!! Laurel loves stickies, I hate them
Explains a lot though, doesn't it darlin?
Mensa said:
A cat-lover!!! I knew it, another freaking cat-lover! This place is getting polluted!
Explains a lot though, doesn't it darlin?
freescorfr
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There's a pertinent pun in French:
"Tais-toi quand tu parles" (meaning shut up)
and "Tu es toi quand tu parles"
which means that you reveal yourself in what you say. This reflexion - that what you say, or write, is what you are - is confirmation for me that those who are disrespectful often have little self respect. The resevoirs of toxins are in the hearts of those who pollute.
Conversely, the overwhelmingly positive response to Dillinger is that we value Lit. well done for making the point.
"Tais-toi quand tu parles" (meaning shut up)
and "Tu es toi quand tu parles"
which means that you reveal yourself in what you say. This reflexion - that what you say, or write, is what you are - is confirmation for me that those who are disrespectful often have little self respect. The resevoirs of toxins are in the hearts of those who pollute.
Conversely, the overwhelmingly positive response to Dillinger is that we value Lit. well done for making the point.
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