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Seems some pots calling some kettles black.
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Sorry, but I am simply being honest. I spent years posting on here, having discussions and certainly not agreeing with many others, but we exchanged views without judgement. This is now the norm. Again, I post only in response to the passive aggressive little sneak phrases. I believe in dealing with disagreements in a "positive" manner. I, without a doubt, am wrong a lot.....and I do not expect any agreement from anyone, but I got tired of being looked down on for my moral stance. Just my reason...most don't like to be called out for that stuff...I have become a second class citizen on here, and it used to be fun here even in disagreement......and I might add even on the original political section. Everyone was honest, and most importantly were expected to substantiate their opinions..not much any more. I have been soundly called out for supplying links to back up comments. I apologize, but trying to be honest. I wish good things to those cliques that try to control conversations, and I agree with those who pointed out the cliques. I hope you feel successful and my sense is that much is about winning, whatever that means in a forum which is upposed to be an exchange of opinions. I do not expect this post to survive....some are prone to "report" anything that is opposite of their thinking. |
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The if I don’t like your post you need to leave and don’t let the door hit you. Or the best is you need to pack your bag and move. Or one was the poster must be bipolar or multiple posters under same name. Or I can’t believe you were that stupid to buy in that neighborhood. We we first joined I used this site weekly for informative ideas, thoughts, and sometimes prayers. Some say the reason for the change, is no coffee, Pain of some sort, health reasons. I don’t think any of this should cause anyone to be unkind, yet here we are. |
Am I the only one that finds it ironic that a thread pointing out the lack of activity on the site has gotten the most attention and comments of virtually any thread of the last several days? I don't know whether bullying is any worse than in the past, there are always people on any site that promotes opinion who have an abrasive way of responding. There are a lot of people who, for whatever reason, were reasonable, rational, kind, and thoughtful posters, who no longer visit here. (I'm talking to you BillnBrillo). It just seems to me that back in the day we regularly had threads that were thought provoking, informative, and at the same time fun that would bring lots of good feedback from lots of bright people. They still exist, but seem to me to be far fewer than they were a few years ago. Maybe this is just the natural maturity of a website and the posters that populate it.
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I am far from a wordsmith, so I find it difficult to express what I feel. I recall the days of reasonable, non judgemental debate and discussion. Now, no matter how respectful, thoughtful or reasonable you may be, you WILL be judged and "slotted" into a spot, and by insinuation, you better stay in your place. Not a natural process at all. |
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I am an outspoken pain in the fanny, and often abrasive but others have overlooked my flaws and befriended me. Makes me think it could happen to anyone. |
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I believe I get four NOTHING credits (or five) for this post. |
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323 members online right now. Most ever, 18,000
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Last week, I tried to get some stock market conversation going. That usually takes off.
But I guess not many people were interested or paying attention — or whatever. Oh, well. I tried. Sincerely, Boomer the Wallflower |
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I'd put everything I've got on several people on TOTV'S and your one of them. FW also, Bet the house. Yipeee! There are many! :clap2: |
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Hopefully...the post will stay. |
Don't forget the 100% foolproof philosophy of investing in the stock market, given by Will Rogers a long time ago...
"Don't gamble; take all your savings and buy some good stock and hold it till it goes up, then sell it. If it don't go up, don't buy it." :) |
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I love the stuff Will Rogers said. While I am here I think I will make a total fool of myself by asking this question. (I asked it on here about 10 years ago (mercy me!) and nobody knew.) If you are old enough to have gone on dates to drive-in movies, I need to know if you remember people going around knocking on those steamed up car windows, and asking for donations to "The Will Rogers Fund." I am not making this up. At least, I do not think I am. I was kinda busy at the time. Anybody? |
Live in such a way that you would not mind selling your pet parrot to the town gossip.
Will Rogers. |
A lot more post yesterday...cold outside....
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It will pick up another "new" thread on roundabouts. Same posts being repeated once again.
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Insert classic Pogo quote here.
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