Wow . . .

[indianasmith]

looking at Nakuyabi's explosive flameout post, I am left at a loss for words.
I love this forum.  I have no enemies here, just friends I occasionally disagree with.
Why are some people so incapable of rational discussion?  Even though there were a few substantive
issues on which I might find myself in agreement with the departed (A FEW), how could anyone not
even be aware of how outrageous, hateful, and divisive such rhetoric is?

I'm sorry I even started the thread.  I thought we could have an enjoyable and thoughtful discussion,
which is what I love about this place.  Some people make such things impossible.  Too bad.

[Allhallowsday]

Indy, sometimes you're naive.  If you feel this is a good forum for friendly, intelligent discussion on myriad topics, how could you repeatedly look the other way when I have been trashed for discussing such in just the manner you describe?  You have seldom come to my defense when I have stood alone, rebuked and reviled... by at least a few... Nakuyabi being just the latest example. 

[indianasmith]

There are some threads I just don't read, but if I sense you are being unfairly piled on, I will come to your defense.  Frankly, I rarely see you needing my help!  You are an excellent debater, and I've alwyas enjoyed our little sparring matches.  Frankly, I thought the place had calmed down a good bit of late, until Naku pulled a nutter.  Anyway, he's gone, we're here, so let's all party!

[Allhallowsday]

There are some threads I just don't read, but if I sense you are being unfairly piled on, I will come to your defense.  Frankly, I rarely see you needing my help!  You are an excellent debater, and I've alwyas enjoyed our little sparring matches.  Frankly, I thought the place had calmed down a good bit of late, until Naku pulled a nutter.  Anyway, he's gone, we're here, so let's all party!

Evasion is what I would expect from you.  My opinion of you remains unaltered.  If there was someone I would trust most, it would be you.  However, CC has truly risen to the plate, never in my defense, but in a way that I can only describe as admirable.  So, he is the one I most admire. 

[lester1/2jr]

I can't really see getting that worked up over the by now practically forgotten Chick Fil A affair. something else must be going on

[Allhallowsday]

I can't really see getting that worked up over the by now practically forgotten Chick Fil A affair. something else must be going on

What are you talking about?  Who's worked up?  What are you reading here?  Stop poking. 

[lester1/2jr]

Isn't that the thread where the guy flipped out and started posting all the disturbing stuff?

[Zapranoth]

Is it reasonable to get all bent out of shape over typed words (lacking nuance) from nearly complete strangers? 

Do I post too many rhetorical questions?

BTW, to the Brits, your isles put on a wonderful Olympics.  Thank you.  :)

[indianasmith]

I'm not the Olympoholic in the family (my wife is), but everything I saw was awesome, including Eric Idle singingin the closing ceremonies tonight!

[tracy]

I'm not the Olympoholic in the family (my wife is), but everything I saw was awesome, including Eric Idle singingin the closing ceremonies tonight!

Eric Idle? Bummer! I missed it.

As for heated discussions,I have been involved in a good many at other forums. I remember over at one in particular a good friend,my sister and I were dog-piled something terrible over the subject of thread drift. Seems that it was a seriously hated thing there and people would really get their knickers in a twist if the discussion even slightly drifted from the main topic. They took it as being uncaring and thoughtless.
Now,I never want to hurt anyone with my words and I realize that everyone has an opinion. But when it comes down to name-calling then it's no longer a debate but a plain old fight. Whether I agree with someone or not I don't want angry feelings to result. I guess I'm a bit like Indy there....that's one thing I love about this site. The ability to discuss without bitterness.

[Allhallowsday]

Isn't that the thread where the guy flipped out and started posting all the disturbing stuff?

I guess that's what Indy was referring to, but he seems more perplexed than "worked up".  Nakuyabi is apparently gone... banned?  I don't know.  I don't care.

[indianasmith]

From the wording of his final post, he apparently entered it and then cancelled his membership.  I will not miss him.

[lester1/2jr]

hallows- I was saying I couldn't understand why that guy was getting so upset about it, not indy. It was also a bit of whagt is sometimes referred to as hobby horsing, using a arbitrary topic to launch into your thing you want to talk about. like I sometimes do with foreign policy

[Ed, Ego and Superego]

Wow, I missed that event and glad I did.  What is it about forums that brings out the nutcases anyhow?  I hate that stuff. civility is important to making a case.

I often disagree with some folks here but its not that I don't LIKE y'all as people.  Indy, you are a wise and kindly friend whom I disagree with on political stuff.  Hallows is a good commentator who always contributes (if pedanaticly   ) interesting spins and information, and a laugh.  
You are BOTH good fellows in my book, no matter how I agree or disagree with what you say. I'll be off in the less contraversial zones.

-Ed

[Ed, Ego and Superego]

Addendum: Screw those scrazy A$$ screed mongers out there.