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Post by bluelacedredhead on Mar 1, 2008 8:24:16 GMT -5
I'm Back. But let me say this. Most members are saying that if someone doesn't like the a Thread or a particular members posts then don't read them. Fine. I understand that. I do that on other boards!!
But this board was created to discuss gardening. And last week, when I logged on several times during the day and ALL of the days '10 of the most recent posts' were from the "idig" thread aimed at ripping Jeffery apart, I quit.
I have enough negativity in my life that I don't need that shit. I log online to try and escape. Ya know, like people do when they go on vacation to Mexico or the Bahamas. Would you go to the same vacation destination over and over if you got dysentery every time you went there??
Thanks to my Friends here for supporting me through this decision. And to the others? Well, I'll just have to hit that ignore button more often, LOL
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Post by Jim on Mar 1, 2008 9:35:22 GMT -5
Welcome back Blue Glad to see you here.
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Post by jaliranchr on Mar 1, 2008 10:09:33 GMT -5
well, blrh, I'm glad you came back. Many of us have reached that point a time or two, but I know I'm not gonna change anyone else so I just change my habits and read other things. Its still a work in progress to adapt for me but I'm making headway.
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Post by bunkie on Mar 1, 2008 10:30:51 GMT -5
welcome greenzone! hi blue!
i agree with pretty much all the posts here. alan, this is your forum. i think the soapbox is a super place for members to vent so they don't get off topic on the real gardening threads. i just feel bad that you are getting your inbox full of complaints. tell 'em to compain here, on the soapbox, instead! ;D
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Post by greenzone on Mar 1, 2008 17:02:53 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcome, Flower Power and Bunkie! I'm not sure why I should have felt a bit shy at first, but I did. But really, I'm looking forward to just being myself here. Who knows, I may even cuss!
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Post by Jim on Mar 1, 2008 17:21:04 GMT -5
damned right..
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Post by houseodessey on Mar 1, 2008 21:17:44 GMT -5
Alan: Your initial post was right on and I see no reason to get rid of the soapbox.
That said, if anyone ever bitches about anything I post here, by all means, just delete it. I don't want to alienate other posters; I just post what I think when I feel the need to vent and leave it at that. I will not be offended if you censor any of my posts as it is YOUR forum and totally within your rights to do so and I respect you enough to respect your authoritay (cartman style), as well.
Greenzone, it is a nice suprise to see that you joined. I also have a great deal of respect for you. You are a very considerate and fair moderator over at idig. Welcome to homegrown.
Blue: It is weird seeing you as a gopher but I'm glad that you are back, too.
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Post by moonlilyhead on Mar 2, 2008 0:01:56 GMT -5
Hi Greenzone.
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Post by canadamike on Mar 2, 2008 5:57:00 GMT -5
Bitching about Gere and iDig is the only thing that offends me on this forum. I am glad it will be over. I once got screwed by an asshole, and I had in my hands papers that could drive him down big time, like killing his business. My friend told me, and I will always remember it, not to play his game and be an asshole like him, but instead pray for him and ask the lord to bless him and help him being a better man.
Now, 20 years or so later, we can talk and even enjoy it. And he recognise his failures.
I coulod have killed his business the same way he put us in dire straits, but a loving human being made me realise that it never pays to put somebody down. We always have the luxury to keep it to ourselves, and badmouthing is NEVER noble and always useless. Those who deserve it will find a way to burry themselves anyway.
I am glad that we are over it, there is so much creativity and friendship here, true friendship, that we can leave the ones who do not share that bond alone and let grow this marvelous forum based on its true roots, CARING.
And Blue is back and that is great, I think we all ( the regulars) recognise that her leaving made a lot of people think harder, and her come back made them happy...
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Post by Jim on Mar 2, 2008 6:54:18 GMT -5
xx
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Post by greenzone on Mar 2, 2008 11:55:00 GMT -5
Moonlily, thanks for the welcome. And thank you for the kind words, House Odyssey. I do try to be fair, and to be as unobtrusive as possible. (But nobody's ever perfect.) It's always nice when someone notices your efforts!
Randel
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Post by johno on Mar 2, 2008 13:02:45 GMT -5
[Hi Randall!]
I am all for free speech. I do want to point out, though, that what BLRH said about people ripping on Jeffrey bothers me mostly because he's legally a child! If you would go around talking to the children you know in your daily life like that, I don't know what to say?.. but I doubt many people do.
As far as Alan deleting posts, I think that's exactly what he wants to avoid, if for no other reason, because he shouldn't have to! (Correct me if I'm wrong - but you shouldn't have to!) Most of us here are adults, and we should have the good sense and manners not to post something that needs to be deleted.
For the record, I voted to keep the soapbox open.
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Post by houseodessey on Mar 3, 2008 19:03:30 GMT -5
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Post by hoosierheightsfarm on Mar 3, 2008 20:31:35 GMT -5
I don't get it.
"Drunk man, on horse"
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Post by pugs on Mar 3, 2008 20:33:21 GMT -5
Getting on the hobby horse? Getting off the hobby horse?
I don't get it either.
Pugs
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