Many interesting folks on the threads with strong opinions (78)
Many members of CS have their own character, opinions, education, values and I would say they are free thinkers capable of making their own decision without consulting with others.
Deflecting the responsibility of a thread poster on the said members by implying they are mindless members of a gang, clique, group or a troll because of their individual disagreement or dissent in my opinion is not acceptable.
As CS members, it is their privilege to disagree with a post as long it is within the rules.
As to the apology, I find it to be a privilege to be banned from that particular thread. Thank you.
I am very particular in my choice of thread in which I enjoy being banned mind you.
Better chance to stand at the gate of hell and spit on the flames hoping to extinguish them than me apologizing for expressing my opinion about the subject of a thread.
Deflecting the responsibility of a thread poster on the said members by implying they are mindless members of a gang, clique, group or a troll because of their individual disagreement or dissent in my opinion is not acceptable.
As CS members, it is their privilege to disagree with a post as long it is within the rules.
As to the apology, I find it to be a privilege to be banned from that particular thread. Thank you.
I am very particular in my choice of thread in which I enjoy being banned mind you.
Better chance to stand at the gate of hell and spit on the flames hoping to extinguish them than me apologizing for expressing my opinion about the subject of a thread.
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Delatude: Many members of CS have their own character, opinions, education, values and I would say they are free thinkers capable of making their own decision without consulting with others.
Deflecting the responsibility of a thread poster on the said members by implying they are mindless members of a gang, clique, group or a troll because of their individual disagreement or dissent in my opinion is not acceptable.
As CS members, it is their privilege to disagree with a post as long it is within the rules.
As to the apology, I find it to be a privilege to be banned from that particular thread. Thank you.
I am very particular in my choice of thread in which I enjoy being banned mind you.
Better chance to stand at the gate of hell and spit on the flames hoping to extinguish them than me apologizing for expressing my opinion about the subject of a thread.
Deflecting the responsibility of a thread poster on the said members by implying they are mindless members of a gang, clique, group or a troll because of their individual disagreement or dissent in my opinion is not acceptable.
As CS members, it is their privilege to disagree with a post as long it is within the rules.
As to the apology, I find it to be a privilege to be banned from that particular thread. Thank you.
I am very particular in my choice of thread in which I enjoy being banned mind you.
Better chance to stand at the gate of hell and spit on the flames hoping to extinguish them than me apologizing for expressing my opinion about the subject of a thread.
A very well thought out and descriptive opinion you have displayed and I have no problem at all with this comment.
It's a shame that you did not make this effort in your previous visits to my threads instead of copying and pasting segments with manipulate ideas trying to influence people into your way of thinking, because an individual opinion is always welcome when it's written in the way that you have written it on this thread.
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Your thread sounds patronizing as all get-out!
Why should anyone need your approval for expressing themselves using their own personal thought processes?
You give a justification for YOUR banning of certain people, ie) there trying to be manipulative?
I thought the whole reason for any debate was to give a persuasive argument.
BTW - I seldom apologize to others for my beliefs.
Why should anyone need your approval for expressing themselves using their own personal thought processes?
You give a justification for YOUR banning of certain people, ie) there trying to be manipulative?
I thought the whole reason for any debate was to give a persuasive argument.
BTW - I seldom apologize to others for my beliefs.
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Freedom,
I have never been on one of your threads but having been a member of CS for 7years, I am very aware that the examples you have stated are very real and have been going on here for many years and it should not be so. I myself have used the Ban feature for the same reasons as yourself and have been attacked as well, after banning.
Your post comes from a mature standpoint and I stand in it alongside of you.
Very good post!
Hey, I gave thought to those who would send an apology being forgiven and allowed back on the thread, before I read it in your thread. I would give them a chance but revoke it again at the first hint of wrong attitude.
Thank you CS for allowing us the privlege to Ban those who are rude or inconsiderate of others and wise enough to do it.
HL
I have never been on one of your threads but having been a member of CS for 7years, I am very aware that the examples you have stated are very real and have been going on here for many years and it should not be so. I myself have used the Ban feature for the same reasons as yourself and have been attacked as well, after banning.
Your post comes from a mature standpoint and I stand in it alongside of you.
Very good post!
Hey, I gave thought to those who would send an apology being forgiven and allowed back on the thread, before I read it in your thread. I would give them a chance but revoke it again at the first hint of wrong attitude.
Thank you CS for allowing us the privlege to Ban those who are rude or inconsiderate of others and wise enough to do it.
HL
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HealthyLiving: Freedom,
I have never been on one of your threads but having been a member of CS for 7years, I am very aware that the examples you have stated are very real and have been going on here for many years and it should not be so. I myself have used the Ban feature for the same reasons as yourself and have been attacked as well, after banning.
Your post comes from a mature standpoint and I stand in it alongside of you.
Very good post!
Hey, I gave thought to those who would send an apology being forgiven and allowed back on the thread, before I read it in your thread. I would give them a chance but revoke it again at the first hint of wrong attitude.
Thank you CS for allowing us the privlege to Ban those who are rude or inconsiderate of others and wise enough to do it.
HL
I have never been on one of your threads but having been a member of CS for 7years, I am very aware that the examples you have stated are very real and have been going on here for many years and it should not be so. I myself have used the Ban feature for the same reasons as yourself and have been attacked as well, after banning.
Your post comes from a mature standpoint and I stand in it alongside of you.
Very good post!
Hey, I gave thought to those who would send an apology being forgiven and allowed back on the thread, before I read it in your thread. I would give them a chance but revoke it again at the first hint of wrong attitude.
Thank you CS for allowing us the privlege to Ban those who are rude or inconsiderate of others and wise enough to do it.
HL
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HealthyLiving: Freedom,
I have never been on one of your threads but having been a member of CS for 7years, I am very aware that the examples you have stated are very real and have been going on here for many years and it should not be so. I myself have used the Ban feature for the same reasons as yourself and have been attacked as well, after banning.
Your post comes from a mature standpoint and I stand in it alongside of you.
Very good post!
Hey, I gave thought to those who would send an apology being forgiven and allowed back on the thread, before I read it in your thread. I would give them a chance but revoke it again at the first hint of wrong attitude.
Thank you CS for allowing us the privlege to Ban those who are rude or inconsiderate of others and wise enough to do it.
HL
I have never been on one of your threads but having been a member of CS for 7years, I am very aware that the examples you have stated are very real and have been going on here for many years and it should not be so. I myself have used the Ban feature for the same reasons as yourself and have been attacked as well, after banning.
Your post comes from a mature standpoint and I stand in it alongside of you.
Very good post!
Hey, I gave thought to those who would send an apology being forgiven and allowed back on the thread, before I read it in your thread. I would give them a chance but revoke it again at the first hint of wrong attitude.
Thank you CS for allowing us the privlege to Ban those who are rude or inconsiderate of others and wise enough to do it.
HL
HL, Thank you for giving a very detailed and individual opinion on this subject
7 years is a very long time and it is a real compliment to get a praise from a veteran such as yourself on this thread
It's shocking that a fair number of people don't show any respect for the thread creator, because the fact is they are also the moderator of the thread and have the power to ban trouble makers with the touch of a button.
I personally have never been banned from a thread, because I show respect to the thread creator when I contribute and others should do the same, but some will never learn and will always cry about it after they have been banned instead of accepting that the were in the wrong.
Thanks again for your contribution
Freedom
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CasualCarol: Your thread sounds patronizing as all get-out!
Why should anyone need your approval for expressing themselves using their own personal thought processes?
You give a justification for YOUR banning of certain people, ie) there trying to be manipulative?
I thought the whole reason for any debate was to give a persuasive argument.
BTW - I seldom apologize to others for my beliefs.
Why should anyone need your approval for expressing themselves using their own personal thought processes?
You give a justification for YOUR banning of certain people, ie) there trying to be manipulative?
I thought the whole reason for any debate was to give a persuasive argument.
BTW - I seldom apologize to others for my beliefs.
Judging by the attitude that you have displayed on this thread one would think that you may have been banned from many threads previously? and that would not be something to boast about, but rather be ashamed of in my opinion.
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No, I have only been a member for a few months, and haven't been banned yet, but the day is young.
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CasualCarol: No, I have only been a member for a few months, and haven't been banned yet, but the day is young.
Have you created any threads yet?
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freedomofSpeech, have you thought of changing your name ? It appears there are alot of contradictions in your replies here....~i really dont care to get involved but ~i am aware that all is not as Kosher and we would be led to believe. UTUBE being an example, and of course the myriads who come back under a different name. Peace
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Yes, but they are of no interest to you, hence your lack of posting in them.
Although I have posted in yours a few times. You even accused me of slandering you once because I did not agree with your initial premise of gang activity at CS. I merely pointed out that agreeing with another poster does not make you a member of a gang, and that consensus building and compromise is the way of the world.
Although I have posted in yours a few times. You even accused me of slandering you once because I did not agree with your initial premise of gang activity at CS. I merely pointed out that agreeing with another poster does not make you a member of a gang, and that consensus building and compromise is the way of the world.
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goldengloss: freedomofSpeech, have you thought of changing your name ? It appears there are alot of contradictions in your replies here....~i really dont care to get involved but ~i am aware that all is not as Kosher and we would be led to believe. UTUBE being an example, and of course the myriads who come back under a different name. Peace
No hit and run posting please and present your argument if you have one.
The user Name is irrelevant and I'm waiting for you to put your argument forth if you can think of something that is instead of making accusations and tell me what's not cosher about my arguments???? I'm waiting....
Do you mean youtube not utube and what has that got to do with anything?
Yes I post videos on this site sometimes and most are music videos, because I enjoy good music, but not much else
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CasualCarol: Yes, but they are of no interest to you, hence your lack of posting in them.
Although I have posted in yours a few times. You even accused me of slandering you once because I did not agree with your initial premise of gang activity at CS. I merely pointed out that agreeing with another poster does not make you a member of a gang, and that consensus building and compromise is the way of the world.
Although I have posted in yours a few times. You even accused me of slandering you once because I did not agree with your initial premise of gang activity at CS. I merely pointed out that agreeing with another poster does not make you a member of a gang, and that consensus building and compromise is the way of the world.
Please don't get into that subject again because that's old news now and I would like to forget about it now.
I can't honesty remember seeing you on of my threads before and if I did not ban you why are you complaining? Do I have to agree with you on subjects? nope and just because I supposedly did not agree with you complain
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goldengloss: Freedomofspeech I know who you are, but care little, this site has been denegrated by horrible people, look at how you just spoke to that woman? not even a photograph. lol.
Yes I'm freedom of speech and I don't have a photo, because this site gives us the choice weather or not to have a photo and I choose not to have a photo
You Still not valid argument I'm afraid, but thanks for trying
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Freedomofspeech9: Yes these forums have a diverse number of characters with great wit along with good debating skills and as long as we are debating and not trying to manipulate or personally attack others we can all enjoy the experience.
We all have people we don't get on with in life and the term "agree to disagree" is best, but let's not forget that once that term has been used I think the argument should end their.
I have never ever been banned from a thread, because I have always shown respect to the creator of that thread whether I agree with them or not.
How do you run your threads?
Freedom
We all have people we don't get on with in life and the term "agree to disagree" is best, but let's not forget that once that term has been used I think the argument should end their.
I have never ever been banned from a thread, because I have always shown respect to the creator of that thread whether I agree with them or not.
How do you run your threads?
Freedom
Freedom
“A man always has two reasons for doing anything: a good reason and the real reason.” J. P. Morgan
Although I have to agree with JP sometimes, I always preferred Max Lucado quote “A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd” – it is one of management quotes I use often in my dealings. thats how i run my threads
The reason why so many of us are drawn to CS blog/forums is that it’s supposed to be a community that encourages every member to share his/her experience in a “fair and respectful way” so that we may each pick up from each other experience in life. Good, bad, ugly, and normal everyday life.. that was what attracted me to join CS blog/forums - a forum of ideas, comments and opinions that I can either accept or reject. Often I've found myself incompatible with various comments and some articles because I don't just eat everything up without questioning.
Yes, if we start out with hopeless idealism, I suppose a dose of CS helps knock it out- but ONLY if we want and allow it. I think that many people at CS start off as idealists in dating/knowing people, and later become cynical when they realize that some people are “shallow”.. but ... we get to choose how we respond to that.
Some CS bloggers basically takes the posture if you can't “beat 'em, join 'em”; some its “us and “them”; some it’s the “basement” and 1st “floor”- forums and blogs; and some choose to live and let live. For me, I'm aware that some people suck, but I'm going to keep operating by my own standards and kept my eyes open for the exceptions, and seeing the “CS world” on my own terms!!
Been selective, I don't have to deal with any of that crap. I think we learn more from people with different views and backgrounds than from people who agree with us. I wouldn't be here if I didn't believe that.. .
As I said before, I always prefer the path of the lone wolf … Intelligence. Passion. Values. Common Sense. Rebellion. and some insanity… I will continue to act the same way as I have. Answer to the blogs and forums I choose, and interact with people I select. I drive my own life. and we are not a cult.
as William James said “If you want a quality, act as if you already had it. “
Live and Let Live. and no bans.
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M1ck1e: What is this? High School?!
The high school thread presented by the faceless creator
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Bogart_1960: Freedom
“A man always has two reasons for doing anything: a good reason and the real reason.” J. P. Morgan
Although I have to agree with JP sometimes, I always preferred Max Lucado quote “A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd” – it is one of management quotes I use often in my dealings. thats how i run my threads
The reason why so many of us are drawn to CS blog/forums is that it’s supposed to be a community that encourages every member to share his/her experience in a “fair and respectful way” so that we may each pick up from each other experience in life. Good, bad, ugly, and normal everyday life.. that was what attracted me to join CS blog/forums - a forum of ideas, comments and opinions that I can either accept or reject. Often I've found myself incompatible with various comments and some articles because I don't just eat everything up without questioning.
Yes, if we start out with hopeless idealism, I suppose a dose of CS helps knock it out- but ONLY if we want and allow it. I think that many people at CS start off as idealists in dating/knowing people, and later become cynical when they realize that some people are “shallow”.. but ... we get to choose how we respond to that.
Some CS bloggers basically takes the posture if you can't “beat 'em, join 'em”; some its “us and “them”; some it’s the “basement” and 1st “floor”- forums and blogs; and some choose to live and let live. For me, I'm aware that some people suck, but I'm going to keep operating by my own standards and kept my eyes open for the exceptions, and seeing the “CS world” on my own terms!!
Been selective, I don't have to deal with any of that crap. I think we learn more from people with different views and backgrounds than from people who agree with us. I wouldn't be here if I didn't believe that.. .
As I said before, I always prefer the path of the lone wolf … Intelligence. Passion. Values. Common Sense. Rebellion. and some insanity… I will continue to act the same way as I have. Answer to the blogs and forums I choose, and interact with people I select. I drive my own life. and we are not a cult.
as William James said “If you want a quality, act as if you already had it. “
Live and Let Live. and no bans.
“A man always has two reasons for doing anything: a good reason and the real reason.” J. P. Morgan
Although I have to agree with JP sometimes, I always preferred Max Lucado quote “A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd” – it is one of management quotes I use often in my dealings. thats how i run my threads
The reason why so many of us are drawn to CS blog/forums is that it’s supposed to be a community that encourages every member to share his/her experience in a “fair and respectful way” so that we may each pick up from each other experience in life. Good, bad, ugly, and normal everyday life.. that was what attracted me to join CS blog/forums - a forum of ideas, comments and opinions that I can either accept or reject. Often I've found myself incompatible with various comments and some articles because I don't just eat everything up without questioning.
Yes, if we start out with hopeless idealism, I suppose a dose of CS helps knock it out- but ONLY if we want and allow it. I think that many people at CS start off as idealists in dating/knowing people, and later become cynical when they realize that some people are “shallow”.. but ... we get to choose how we respond to that.
Some CS bloggers basically takes the posture if you can't “beat 'em, join 'em”; some its “us and “them”; some it’s the “basement” and 1st “floor”- forums and blogs; and some choose to live and let live. For me, I'm aware that some people suck, but I'm going to keep operating by my own standards and kept my eyes open for the exceptions, and seeing the “CS world” on my own terms!!
Been selective, I don't have to deal with any of that crap. I think we learn more from people with different views and backgrounds than from people who agree with us. I wouldn't be here if I didn't believe that.. .
As I said before, I always prefer the path of the lone wolf … Intelligence. Passion. Values. Common Sense. Rebellion. and some insanity… I will continue to act the same way as I have. Answer to the blogs and forums I choose, and interact with people I select. I drive my own life. and we are not a cult.
as William James said “If you want a quality, act as if you already had it. “
Live and Let Live. and no bans.
Outstanding post bogart and very detailed too
You come across as a man's man and this post proves that you have a very strong opinion of your own and I would think you would be most welcoming on anybody's thread or blog.
Yes you are right we do learn from others, because if we did not we would never have the knowledge that we accumulate along the road.
Thanks for joining the debate
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I say be diplomatic when discussing subjects and let your debating skills shine on.
We all have people we don't get on with in life and the term "agree to disagree" is best, but let's not forget that once that term has been used I think the argument should end their.
Many have claimed on here that I don't run a fair thread and only accept comments of folks who agree with me, but they could not be further from the truth, because when I create a subject matter I welcome others to contribute and a prime example is the thread I created "is it wrong to not want children" Very good people on that thread and a diverse number of differing opinions which made it a very good read for all.
I'm not suggesting that all my threads are easy subjects to discuss and some may get a few who go out of their way to cause trouble on them,but that is what the ban feature is for and before you start saying I am trigger happy with the ban feature I say that the creator of the thread is also the moderator of that thread.
I for one like the ban feature, because there are far too many threads to moderate, so the site has decided to give the creator the responsibility and some people seem to forget that when they attack the creator of the thread.
The creator of the thread is free to ban people if they are getting personal with them or other folks contributing, straying from the subject matter or trying to make a mockery of the subject matter, because without order the threads would sometimes get out of control and a lot of people would be abused and upset.
Don't take it personally if you are banned from a thread, because sometimes we get carried away when debating and don't know when to stop, but that is the time when the moderator has to step in.
I have never ever been banned from a thread, because I have always shown respect to the creator of that thread whether I agree with them or not.
How do you run your threads?
I enjoy reading a diverse number of differing comments and a friendly debate on the subject created.
Are you fair and accepting of others views on your thread?
I am as long as they are not personal attacks on myself or others characters,manipulative comments trying to get others to agree,slander of others characters,copy and paste segments from previous blogs or threads,pointless comments making a mockery of the thread created or any other comments that cause trouble on the thread.
When an argument looks like it is getting out of hand do you as the moderator of the thread and thread creator, let it continue or ban those involved?
I would not let it continue.
If those involved in an argument that got out of hand contacted you to apologise and said that they would behave and asked you to let them rejoin the debate... would you allow them to rejoin the debate or leave them banned?
It's not happened yet with the one's I banned in previous threads so I assume they know they were in the wrong, but if they were to apologise I would most likely give them a second chance as long as they were not personal attacks on myself or others characters,manipulative comments trying to get others to agree,slander of others characters,copy and paste segments from previous blogs or threads,pointless comments making a mockery of the thread created or any other comments that cause trouble on the thread.
Freedom