[dillywho]

Originally Posted by Pturner

Hi Dillywho,
I think most of us do recogize the possibility of a problem. If you were referencing my posts, I don't think I came close to calling the original poster less than truthful as I acknowledged both her good intentions and that she received the email from a trustworthy source. I merely responded to TH's question about whether it was an "urban legend".

Once again, from Snopes: "Whether or not the events described in the tale ever actually occurred is irrelevant to its classification as an urban legend."

Here's another definition, from Wikipedia:

An urban legend, urban myth, urban tale, or, more accurately, a contemporary legend, is a form of modern folklore consisting of apocryphal stories believed by their tellers to be true. As with all folklore and mythology, the designation suggests nothing about the story's factuality or falsehood, but merely that it is in non-institutional circulation, exhibits variation over time, and carries some significance that motivates the community in preserving and propagating it....

Urban legends are sometimes repeated in news stories and, in recent years, distributed by e-mail. People frequently allege that such tales happened to a "friend of a friend" -- so often, in fact, that "friend of a friend," ("FOAF") has become a commonly used term when recounting this type of story.

I did not say and do not allege that the incident (or some variation of it) never happened. I do say that its "non-institutional circulation," (sincere, I believe) motivation for community circulation and "FOAF" content fits the definition of an urban legend.

Pt,
I'm sorry if I offended you in any way...that certainly was not what I was trying to do. What I said was not aimed at anyone specifically. I have just noticed that too often when someone on TOTV tries to call attention to something they feel is important, they are challenged as to its validity and I cannot understand why. Again, I apologize. (Maybe it should have been a new thread entirely.)

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by dillywho

Pt,
I'm sorry if I offended you in any way...that certainly was not what I was trying to do. What I said was not aimed at anyone specifically. I have just noticed that too often when someone on TOTV tries to call attention to something they feel is important, they are challenged as to its validity and I cannot understand why. Again, I apologize. (Maybe it should have been a new thread entirely.)

I am the one that mistakenly thought this was an old thread. Sometimes the administrators will restart a topic that was of interest. When I saw a couple of posters comment that I haven't seen for a LONG while on here, I jumped to that conclusion and I am sorry.

I still feel safe here. I don't see solicitors. Haven't seen one since the week we moved in two years ago. If I did see any.....ANY...........I would report it. I am one of the reasons this thread got out of hand.

I just went out and got the paper and the front door is unlocked. Neighbor will be over for coffee in a few minutes.

I had to unlock the door to get the paper. We always lock at night.Husband is in the kitchen fixing bacon and eggs. Daughter is roaming around opening blinds and looking out windows with cup of coffee in hand. I am typing here and appearing argumentative.

Please all just be happy. Lock or unlock as you please. Be safe, be aware. Watch out for each other.

One of the reasons I feel safe is that all of you are watching and reporting what happens.

Of course you are right Dillywho. I did sound like I discredited the first poster. I am sorry.

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by dillywho

Pt,
I'm sorry if I offended you in any way...that certainly was not what I was trying to do. What I said was not aimed at anyone specifically. I have just noticed that too often when someone on TOTV tries to call attention to something they feel is important, they are challenged as to its validity and I cannot understand why. Again, I apologize. (Maybe it should have been a new thread entirely.)

Hi Dillywho, just want to let you know that your post did not offend me at all! I love the back and forth within the TOTV community and the different perspectives people bring to the table. I enjoy your posts.

[Chuckw]

It is different in that it comes directly from the source (Director of Public Safety) rather than a report of something that someone I talked to found out... I think that in a courtroom that is called heresay... If you feel that the memo from Chief Tucker is duplicative to what you have already come to believe, then please feel free to ignore it.

Chuckw