daryl1968, I have visited the "stupid" thread from time to time, but have only rarely commented in it, as I'd rather not say anything in that thread unless I can add something humorous (which has happened on occasion).

Also, if a thread is going in a direction at any given time that I am not personally comfortable with, I will simply not post anything at that point in that thread.  I don't care to go along with some stuff, nor (since I am not an arbitrator <smile>) do I care to make a stink about it.

I responded to Bub in this thread, simply because I do believe that some have indeed left because of the issues raised.

As for the "stupid" thread itself, I think that type of thread has been an ideal solution to some of the issues that were raised: it keeps the option for the crazy banter, while at the same time removes the clutter some objected to in the CH.

On another level, it is possible that some of what is being discussed in this thread are simply differing views on the relationship between "my rights" vs. "concern for others".  If one focuses entirely on "my rights" the "other" is completely disregarded.  OTOH, if the concern is strictly for the "other" one then risks becoming a doormat.  Thus, it becomes more difficult to figure out what is reasonable, all the more so, when what one person thinks is acceptable another person thinks is way out of bounds.

I don't pop down here that often so perhaps I notice the differences in temperature more than some that frequent here often.

A bit like how you always notice someone you haven't seen for a long time has put on or lost weight, whereas if you see someone every day you don't.

Anyway it's definitely in a frosty state at the mo'.

The thread title caught my eye, I usually know what to expect when I see the name. I'm not disappointed, this thread is a classic, my sides hurt.

I've been reading Wikipedia just to make sure I had it right.

I'm pretty sure even the "fairer members" of this forum (whoever that might be) would take greivous offense at being refered to as such.  And besides couldn't one be justly offended by a simple misreading of that phrase??  I know I was.  And I, myownself,  have one!!!

I have visited the "stupid" thread from time to time, but have only rarely commented in it, as I'd rather not say anything in that thread unless I can add something humorous (which has happened on occasion).

 
You mean there is actually some humour on the FSF?
 
Can you remember what page you posted it on?  It will be a first and you will be hailed as the true leader of FSF for sure...

Beepster

mike_mccue


Did anyone notice I didn't start this thread?




I just hope someone does before the lynch mob finishes with the rumureulogy.




Good times.

IDK, man. I can't speak for anyone else but you've been rather abrasive on occasion to me personally and that one day when you decided to crawl right up my arse for god knows what it was highly offensive and uncalled for.

Ever consider the possibility the problem may be with your own behavior? I really don't give two farts at this point but it does seem like you do your best to goad people into negative reactions.

You trollin' or what?

The amount of PM's I get per week about McQ  behaving in a similar way is nobodies buisness.
 
They just never stop coming.

Beagle, my humblest apologies! I TOTALLY had you mixed up with someone else. You didn't use the word at all. Of course I should have double checked first....oops, egg on my face (and by a remarkable coincidence, I am indeed currently eating an egg sandwich)...

@McQ... If you had acknowledged my statements one way or another then I'd have a better gauge as to what the heck you were on about. Your complete silence was even more bizarre. It is hard to take any of your statements seriously after that.

You are a very odd duck Mr. McQ. Very odd indeed.

And you are welcome. I would have elaborated further on the theory but I am hesitant to interact with you.

@JB... The McQ ombudsman? That sounds like a crappy gig. :-/

I'm visualizing world peace.

And a couple of you guys aren't in it.



:-)

For those trying to follow along at home, I found a diagram to help explain the relationships of CH participants:


You'll have to identify who's who yourself.

Hint: I'm one of the parasites.