[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by sandyblanquera@gmail.com

Or perhaps a sneaky way to say things that are totally uncool to say in 2023?

That and well written and way cool, in spades.....whatever that means

[Normal]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

That and well written and way cool, in spades.....whatever that means

You can’t use the term “spades”. It’s racial.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by sandyblanquera@gmail.com

Ahhhh…flattery will get you everywhere! As a result of being everywhere, you can also be gifted omnipresence!

I hear you and I’m quietly shrugging back to my troll cave on Petty Avenue. Quieter, softer. Gentler. I really should have taken that debate class. Sigh.

We ALL live in a yellow TROLL CAVE, yellow TROLL CAVE......quieter, gentler, softer.......rub my back ?

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by sandyblanquera@gmail.com

Sure, I’ll get over my precious self if you post your real name, phone number, and photo. Hiding behind a cloak of anonymity is easy but also cowardly. I’m so over watching all the anonymous bullies on this forum doze people into the ground. Be brave and bold if you are going to criticize people and tell us who you are. I’ll ’listen to anyone with varying opinions until the judging and labeling starts, name calling or bullying. After that I’m just going to look at them as hurt and angry, trying to find their way out of a torrid of emotions by blaming and lambasting everyone else.

Always keep in mind, those who depend on name calling, bullying, judging, and anger, rather than present their "case" using a series of logical (related) steps rather than "emotions"(what the "feel"), actually have no "case" to make, or have a very weak case or point that lacks factual evidence. Those folks who rely on blame, anger, emotion, would be well served NOT to go to law school ... or join a debate team, LOL, as each statement must RELATE to the previous one in LOGICAL fashion ! Sooner or later, you can't support an idea or point on emotion and "shouting" alone. Also, low self-esteem plays a part in the whole "social media" scene. Many of who felt rather invisible and/or unimportant most of their lives, can become what they have always dreamed through the keyboard, push others DOWN so they can feel better about themselves. Seems to work for most.

[sandyblanquera@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

We ALL live in a yellow TROLL CAVE, yellow TROLL CAVE......quieter, gentler, softer.......rub my back ?

Ahh Jim it’s getting a little weird now. I’m a married woman who reserves back rubbing for my husband. I save ribbing for everyone else tho.

[sandyblanquera@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

Always keep in mind, those who depend on name calling, bullying, judging, and anger, rather than present their "case" using a series of logical (related) steps rather than "emotions"(what the "feel"), actually have no "case" to make, or have a very weak case or point that lacks factual evidence. Those folks who rely on blame, anger, emotion, would be well served NOT to go to law school ... LOL ! Sooner or later, you can't support a point on emotion and "shouting" alone. Also, low self-esteem plays a part in the whole "social media" scene. Many of who felt rather invisible and/or unimportant most of their lives, can become what they have always dreamed through the keyboard, push others DOWN so they can feel better about themselves. Seems to work for most.

Can’t argue with all that good rhetoric. Two thumbs up.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by sandyblanquera@gmail.com

Do what you must to roar the engine.

I think that I am going ALL-Electric Beemer now. I am electric, hear me roar.......a little bit quieter now.......I practically purrrrrrrr.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by sandyblanquera@gmail.com

I’m not sure everyone on here agrees with you. Men have been trying to put baby in a corner for years tho by saying things like, “I counted 32 posts, is that the record?” Puhleeze. Try harder. Post count shaming doesn’t work as a silencer.

NOBODY here EVER agrees with me. It is HARD work, but someone HAS to do it!

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by sandyblanquera@gmail.com

Ahh Jim it’s getting a little weird now. I’m a married woman who reserves back rubbing for my husband. I save ribbing for everyone else tho.

Damn, all the GOOD ones are ALWAYS taken ! On second thought, I could live with a good ribbing now and then.

[sandyblanquera@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

NOBODY here EVER agrees with me. It is HARD work, but someone HAS to do it!

Take it back! For today you have one unanimous concurrence. I can’t swear by tomorrow tho. I may be tied to a stake in the middle of a mob.

[sandyblanquera@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Damn, all the GOOD ones are ALWAYS taken ! On second thought, I could live with a good ribbing now and then.

Ha. He may acquiesce with you on most days. Thank you young and handsome. I’ll work on some ribbing material. I think you can take it.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by Normal

When I was a kid younger men and boys were addressed as “master”. The term is still used quite a bit over in England. Is it derogatory now?

Head Master/Mistress at schools is now Head Teacher.
Head Master denotes Male.
Head Mistress denotes Female.

Can't have that.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

Basically it was my usual long-winded way of reminding people that the world changes - and its denizens should learn to adapt or become extinct. Most folks in this forum don't even know what the word pronoun MEANS. And yet they're so easily offended by someone else's pronoun choice, that they degrade them, and minimalize them, to make themselves feel better about their ignorance and fear.

You don't have to like that John in Accounting wants to be referred to as "shim" and "sher." But John is the one who gets to call the shots on how people address him. You can refer to him as a "him" out of earshot - or away from where it'll get back to him. But when you publicize your disdain and loathing for all things "shim" and "sher" you basically tell everyone that YOU are the one with the problem. And John ends up feeling shamed because of YOUR lack of compassion.

(You and your being the generic use of the word, not you personally)

Racists will excuse their bad behavior by saying "oh yeah we called them colored people in the 50's, why should we have to change that?" "Oh last week it was African Americans, now it's Blifrakels, we can't keep up" etc. etc. That is what racists say. A civilized human being will say "Okay Tom, you want me to refer to you as a blifrakel, then that's how I'll refer to you from now on."

It's no skin of my nose to call someone however it makes THEM comfortable.

The replacement theory comes into play here. When a #2 or a #3 group has success, then within the #1 group some will applaud that success and say that is social progress and it strengthens America. But there are others that will take a darker response and say, "Wait am I losing my share, my power?"

[Chi-Town]

Yankee and nothener are terms the South calls the North. Usually not terms of endearment when used. Snowbird is a universal and a more accepted term for winter vacationers.
At least we don't hear "carpet *******" anymore.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by sandyblanquera@gmail.com

Take it back! For today you have one unanimous concurrence. I can’t swear by tomorrow tho. I may be tied to a stake in the middle of a mob.

I LOVE the visual imagery! Always avoid a mob - that's what running shoes are for.