Joined: 31 Jul 2009 Posts: 82 Location: Santa Nella CA
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 4:39 pm Post subject: hostility
Enough folks , a couple of threads here have gotten some people very upset. I can no longer PM a couple because they removed their contact. If you cant act like adults and respect other peoples feelings BEAT IT. Good maners have not gone out of style. I bet you would not talk to someone like that face to face. 40k people can have a great time on the playa however on line they are mean to each other, This is America folks respect views other than your own and that goes for both sides, If you dont like it vote or leave. You know who you are and you should do the right thing...... TALK without predujice (spelling once again) Good luck guys and dolls
Joined: 23 Feb 2004 Posts: 15789 Location: Small Magellenic Cloud
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 5:22 pm Post subject:
So, I'm guessing here, the playa lung one. I forget what the one in the Open Discussion is. And that doesn't include the ones I wont even read, because they are too contentious.
The thing that you don't see is, well not the love, but the affection that us long timers have for each other. And we can come down hard on the newbs, not always justly, and we also can give them a lot of rope to hang themselves first.
Think of it as a bunch of baby wolves really, pouncing, playing, biting, rolling, growling--and at teh end of the day sleeping in a nice big warm pile of wolf pups.
Now, does anyone know what those Afganistan wool hats mad from the skin of aborted lambs are called? _________________ Catch and release thrift store books.
Joined: 31 Jul 2009 Posts: 82 Location: Santa Nella CA
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 5:30 pm Post subject:
When I was a kid , and argued with my sibs my parents made us face each other and tell one-another how much we loved them. Which was worse than the arguement. Point being dont take it too far or get rude because you dont see eye to eye (leave that alone one eye )
Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 7764 Location: Φάρος τς λεξανδρείας
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 5:35 pm Post subject:
theCryptofishist wrote:
So, I'm guessing here, the playa lung one. I forget what the one in the Open Discussion is. And that doesn't include the ones I wont even read, because they are too contentious.
The thing that you don't see is, well not the love, but the affection that us long timers have for each other. And we can come down hard on the newbs, not always justly, and we also can give them a lot of rope to hang themselves first.
Think of it as a bunch of baby wolves really, pouncing, playing, biting, rolling, growling--and at teh end of the day sleeping in a nice big warm pile of wolf pups.
Now, does anyone know what those Afganistan wool hats mad from the skin of aborted lambs are called?
Joined: 23 Feb 2004 Posts: 15789 Location: Small Magellenic Cloud
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:00 pm Post subject:
Yeah, well...
Some of us, and I include myself in this number, need to have a "core" of safety to come back to, before we can go out and be "ourselves" in public. Think of it as a (damn, I'm just little Miss Metaphor today) foundation of a tower. And think of the unwanted person as a rat chewing away at it. Only, more neutral. It may simply an off-limits area.
People are people. They have needs. They have to take care of their own needs before they can tend to another's. Respect that core that they operate from and don't try and get in there without an invitation. Invasion of privacy. _________________ Catch and release thrift store books.
So, I'm guessing here, the playa lung one. I forget what the one in the Open Discussion is. And that doesn't include the ones I wont even read, because they are too contentious.
The thing that you don't see is, well not the love, but the affection that us long timers have for each other. And we can come down hard on the newbs, not always justly, and we also can give them a lot of rope to hang themselves first.
Think of it as a bunch of baby wolves really, pouncing, playing, biting, rolling, growling--and at teh end of the day sleeping in a nice big warm pile of wolf pups.
Now, does anyone know what those Afganistan wool hats mad from the skin of aborted lambs are called?
That would be the Pakol: A traditional adjustable beret tipe hat that is
worn by men in afghanistan and part's of pakistan.
Joined: 20 Sep 2007 Posts: 9618 Location: nevada county
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:53 pm Post subject:
theCryptofishist wrote:
So, I'm guessing here, the playa lung one. I forget what the one in the Open Discussion is. And that doesn't include the ones I wont even read, because they are too contentious.
The thing that you don't see is, well not the love, but the affection that us long timers have for each other. And we can come down hard on the newbs, not always justly, and we also can give them a lot of rope to hang themselves first.
Think of it as a bunch of baby wolves really, pouncing, playing, biting, rolling, growling--and at teh end of the day sleeping in a nice big warm pile of wolf pups.
Now, does anyone know what those Afganistan wool hats mad from the skin of aborted lambs are called?
Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 3379 Location: my computer
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:51 pm Post subject: Re: hostility
trenton wrote:
Enough folks , a couple of threads here have gotten some people very upset. I can no longer PM a couple because they removed their contact. If you cant act like adults and respect other peoples feelings BEAT IT. Good maners have not gone out of style. I bet you would not talk to someone like that face to face. 40k people can have a great time on the playa however on line they are mean to each other, This is America folks respect views other than your own and that goes for both sides, If you dont like it vote or leave. You know who you are and you should do the right thing...... TALK without predujice (spelling once again) Good luck guys and dolls
Trenton - apparently you have not been on Eplaya to know that the snark and banter and wit is the fuel that drives it. This is not a message exchange board, or simply a sounding board. People here talk shit to each other all the time, some pretty nasty shit as well.
The good part is that - you can stop reading any time. Its moderated to prevent libel, and TOS violations but thats about it, oh, and no commerce either.
Joined: 10 Sep 2003 Posts: 7076 Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:04 am Post subject:
This is an online mosh-pit.
Think of the desert. It's not a friendly environment. When something nice comes along, whether it's an oasis with shade and sweet water, or a kind word from a stranger, it's best to appreciate it and not cast it away. _________________ The difference between the Literary and the Real is primarily one of distinction.
Joined: 10 Sep 2003 Posts: 7076 Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:20 pm Post subject:
Speaking of clockwise, when the man burned, everyone seemed to have a tendency to dance counter-clockwise or widdershins around the man? _________________ The difference between the Literary and the Real is primarily one of distinction.
Joined: 23 Feb 2004 Posts: 15789 Location: Small Magellenic Cloud
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:24 pm Post subject:
Ugly Dougly wrote:
Speaking of clockwise, when the man burned, everyone seemed to have a tendency to dance counter-clockwise or widdershins around the man?
That was true in the era before we all got digital clocks. Now we dance around the man backwards. _________________ Catch and release thrift store books.
This is a lame topic. The only reason I looked in was because Fishy posted.
I have no time for " wamby pamby mommas boys ( or girls )" not here OR especially on the playa.. waaaaaaaaa !! _________________ don't forget to floss
Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 7764 Location: Φάρος τς λεξανδρείας
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:08 pm Post subject:
From The Art of Persuasion
Quote:
Biting
Biting is a last ditch effort. You use this tactic when the other person has been given every opportunity to conform to your opinion and still refuses. It is normally best to go for an important artery or organ. The jugular vein is recommended, as it is located roughly at mouth height.
* You: "I'm right."
* Opponent: "I don't agree. In my opinion, yo--"
Now, does anyone know what those Afganistan wool hats mad from the skin of aborted lambs are called?
Persian lamb is usually what lambortions are called in the fashion world. I have a gorgeous vintage coat made of it - it's fun to watch people's reactions when I tell them what it's made of. _________________ Covered in Lint!
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