Ok, if this were as the swimming world turns the soap opera we are becoming what roles would we all play? (It's been a long day at work and I am so ready for it to be Friday!)
I'll get the ball rolling ...
Dima and his new girl take on the Luke and Laura role of the 80's (never saw it, but did hear about it)
Ande, is the wise cop or wise pub owner that is always giving everyone advice.
Kyra, is the sweet and innocent girl that everyone adores.
Kari and I apparently are the town drunks! :)
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Originally posted by Tom Ellison
Mike has always been a pretty stand up guy....I think he just doesn't get the sillyness of this thread.....
It is in good fun among fellow swimmers...and yes, it is not related to swimming...but it is between swimmers....and we do have a common bond....I see no harm.....and Mike has ALWAYS been pretty decent and he is very bright....let's all give him some slack if possible...maybe he has had a bad day or two.
Mr. Moose is rather open....so never worry what he is up too....just ask....and remember...he's a nice Moose....
Mike is cool!
On a serious note...
I think maybe he's little worn down with the frequency of the just for fun banter. When there's a lot of it, and one isn't in the middle of it, it can look little too cliquish, especally for someone just coming into it and ends up feeling like they can't get the word in edgewise.
I mean, as much as I like the banter and the inside jokes and friendly commentary ad socializing, I wonder if wouldn't hurt if at some point some of it is taken to email, or private messages so it doesn't appear to go overboard in here. I mean, we do have a wide section of ages and temperaments here, not everyone will fond personal banter amusing or interesting.
Anyways, I think that's the more serious side of the impression I got from his comments. I think maybe part of his concern is that this board is a public place, and it does project part ot the USMS image to the public. And afterall, it is a moderated board, even if they are pretty open minded here.
I'm digging for the full text of the acceptable use policy here, and not finding it... Darn.
Sorry if my comments makes sound like a killjoy :(
Originally posted by Tom Ellison
Mike has always been a pretty stand up guy....I think he just doesn't get the sillyness of this thread.....
It is in good fun among fellow swimmers...and yes, it is not related to swimming...but it is between swimmers....and we do have a common bond....I see no harm.....and Mike has ALWAYS been pretty decent and he is very bright....let's all give him some slack if possible...maybe he has had a bad day or two.
Mr. Moose is rather open....so never worry what he is up too....just ask....and remember...he's a nice Moose....
Mike is cool!
On a serious note...
I think maybe he's little worn down with the frequency of the just for fun banter. When there's a lot of it, and one isn't in the middle of it, it can look little too cliquish, especally for someone just coming into it and ends up feeling like they can't get the word in edgewise.
I mean, as much as I like the banter and the inside jokes and friendly commentary ad socializing, I wonder if wouldn't hurt if at some point some of it is taken to email, or private messages so it doesn't appear to go overboard in here. I mean, we do have a wide section of ages and temperaments here, not everyone will fond personal banter amusing or interesting.
Anyways, I think that's the more serious side of the impression I got from his comments. I think maybe part of his concern is that this board is a public place, and it does project part ot the USMS image to the public. And afterall, it is a moderated board, even if they are pretty open minded here.
I'm digging for the full text of the acceptable use policy here, and not finding it... Darn.
Sorry if my comments makes sound like a killjoy :(
