I know I haven't behaved very well on this thread and it is embarressing to divulge in this junevile fight....I am guilty of my own imperfections. I just think the rules of engagement need to be "fair".....If the guy continues to bait me directly for a response then I suppose I give in to my ugly weakness.....Hopefully we can all still be friends?
Who knew the subject of NSR humor and SR purity would be such a vast unbreachable gulf? Gull was absolutely baiting you, and it was inappropriate to publish a PM. I refrained from publishing them in the past because other posters are usually not interested in reading about an overly nasty personal disagreement and it is none of their business anyway. Indeed, as Beth and Peter make clear, they'd much rather skip it and stick to swimming and humor.
I don't think anyone blames you for punching back. As Rich said, the poo thrower often gets poo back. Others have said your defense of those attacked is more like Lancelot than any "ugly weakness." I appreciated the defense. I'm sure others did too.
Unfortunately, this whole thread may have a somewhat chilling effect on posters. That is sad. Those who are quieter or who defer to the thought police or are just nonconfrontational -- and should be respected -- may bite their tongues further. Everyone else will be walking on eggshells. But maybe that was what was intended -- to have us walk on eggshells or stop posting. Certainly a conceivable strategy.
If anyone leaves the forum, it would be a loss. There's no reason for it. No reason for me or others to be called slackers or flirts or whatever either. It's ridiculous.
I love you too, twin. :smooch: You have made my time on the forum a joy. I think all FAF Sista's have a bit of temper.
I know I haven't behaved very well on this thread and it is embarressing to divulge in this junevile fight....I am guilty of my own imperfections. I just think the rules of engagement need to be "fair".....If the guy continues to bait me directly for a response then I suppose I give in to my ugly weakness.....Hopefully we can all still be friends?
Who knew the subject of NSR humor and SR purity would be such a vast unbreachable gulf? Gull was absolutely baiting you, and it was inappropriate to publish a PM. I refrained from publishing them in the past because other posters are usually not interested in reading about an overly nasty personal disagreement and it is none of their business anyway. Indeed, as Beth and Peter make clear, they'd much rather skip it and stick to swimming and humor.
I don't think anyone blames you for punching back. As Rich said, the poo thrower often gets poo back. Others have said your defense of those attacked is more like Lancelot than any "ugly weakness." I appreciated the defense. I'm sure others did too.
Unfortunately, this whole thread may have a somewhat chilling effect on posters. That is sad. Those who are quieter or who defer to the thought police or are just nonconfrontational -- and should be respected -- may bite their tongues further. Everyone else will be walking on eggshells. But maybe that was what was intended -- to have us walk on eggshells or stop posting. Certainly a conceivable strategy.
If anyone leaves the forum, it would be a loss. There's no reason for it. No reason for me or others to be called slackers or flirts or whatever either. It's ridiculous.
I love you too, twin. :smooch: You have made my time on the forum a joy. I think all FAF Sista's have a bit of temper.
