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Originally Posted by Boomer

I saw that Gracie. You are right. It was over-the-top. But I give you credit for your public acknowledgement and apology.

Earlier this week, you "chastised" me for quoting Warren Buffett. But I knew you were kidding......I hope. But I am pretty good at reading between the lines and I kidded you right back. Besides that, I am one who can confidently embrace that old line we hear from kindergartners, "You are not the boss of me."

I have seen a few trolls on here over the years. But more often I have seen new posters who must feel eviscerated after sincerely having posted something that might not be what others want to hear or acknowledge about TV. -- When I see this happen, I cringe.

But now, here you are, seeing it, too. That is good. Do not forget that you have a fine wit that is so much fun to see, and you can be quite helpful, too. That is the Gracie who adds so much to this forum.

But as far as that other behavior goes, and as much as I do not believe in written punishments, and never, ever assigned one, I must do so now.....

Please write the following sentence 5 times. Yes. Just 5 times. You do not need to write it 100 times. You are smart and can catch on fast when you want to.

Please write: I will try really, really hard to stop frisking posters at the door.

(And now, even I am debating whether to hit send or not. But I think I will. I must leave now to have my roots done. I hope when I look back, I will find a smile.......and maybe even a completed assignment.)

Boomer,

I have never met either you or Gracie but, both of you have shown the right amount of wisdom and humor to deserve the respect of this forum. Gracie's courageous apology and your witty response were both spot on.

I love TOTV and benefit daily from it. Thanks to you both!