A bit about ourselves...?
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A bit about ourselves...?
Nikkid | Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 07:41 pm  I have read, time and again (from both sides of whatever controversy) one of the last parting shots is always: Get a life! I worry about you (or alternately - about how you react)in real life! ---- In real life I'm a computer/webmaster/tech/planning assistant (small town) I make decisions, I have opinions, I cry when saddened, I and moan on occasion (and one memorable episode with tequila saw me dancing on a table singing Dirty Deeds by AC/DC) I have loved and I have lost. I have known great joy, and I've been touched by tragedy. I have made terrible horrible mistakes. I have also made ammends. I have said I'm sorry. I have held a grudge. I have been selfish, and I also have been generous. I am loved by loved ones - I'd say my life is full. I would also say, that you, me, anyone who discounts these things about one another, maybe should take another look, or perhaps a step back. |
Soeur | Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 07:55 pm  Great post. I was thinking about this board today and reminding myself that behind each handle and post is a person. Behind each facade or words pounded out in UPPER CASE is a living being. We should not neuter our feelings and be less real in this context but I did conclude that more respectful consideration should be employed when responding with strength in a disagreement. The mean and cruel jibes are a real turn off. There is no hope or attempt at reconciliation between posters who are relating that way. There is no dialogue through insults. Hey, if there is no dialogue then there is no point. |
Zelda | Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 07:59 pm  Great posts you two... I agree My favorite quote now is 'neuter our feelings'... just made me laugh (in a good way) |
Azriel1104 | Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 09:13 pm  Very good post, Nikkid. When someone tells me, ' it's just a game ' I always think, ' No, it's PEOPLE playing a game ' Feelings are involved here and some people feel more deeply about the game than others. That doesn't make them a weird social misfit. That just makes them a person with a different point of view. |
Zelda | Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 09:18 pm  Happy early Birthday Azriel~ |
Azriel1104 | Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 09:27 pm  Thanks Zelda, that reminds me, does anyone want a birthday? I'll gladly give you mine, it's an extra one that I don't need anyway. It's the year 43 and it comes complete with a yummy chocolate birthday cake. Oh heck, I'll even throw in some ice cream. How can anyone refuse that? Please, take it, I don't need it, really I don't. |
Noslonna | Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 09:30 pm  I am a lurker/newbie --- bash away. I am also female --- or am I? |
Zelda | Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 09:32 pm  Az...I have been trying to give away mine for years... not a popular gift! |
Azriel1104 | Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 09:44 pm  I thought if I just packaged it right I'd get a suc...err taker. I guess I'm stuck with it.  |
Sbw | Friday, November 03, 2000 - 06:48 am  Nikkid and Souer - your posts probably touched on most of the problem here. We are ALL human. We ALL do have feelings. Sometimes we have different points of view. Why can't we ALL recognize that. Azriel - I have already had a 43rd birthday. So I guess I could have another 43rd birthday and it wouldn't really matter. So no problem, just don't forget to send the chocolate cake. No presents? |
Affinity | Friday, November 03, 2000 - 07:40 am  i'll take your 43rd birthday if you want, it will get me closer to retirement in return you can have my 21st birthday next year |
Fruitbat | Friday, November 03, 2000 - 08:18 am  I find the phrase "get a life" irritating at the very least. It is a judgement hurled in anger. It has been around too long and it's time for it to go the way of the 4 basic food groups. During BB the policy was, bash the HG's all you want but not another poster. Sparring was fine, but true attacks were deleted by moderators. The Game has taken us into these uncharted waters. Though we often disagreed, during BB, we were still sitting on the same bench looking at the scenery together. Our takes were different but the perspective was the same. We had no access to the targets of our rath and joy. Emotions are running a little higher now. It is time to exhibit empathy, pull back and change gears IMHO. I even feel kindly toward George these days! Well.....maybe kindly is too strong a word. |
Wcv63 | Friday, November 03, 2000 - 08:19 am  Affinity don't go giving away 21!! That is one of the best most memorable birthdays you will have in your life! Hang on to that one and celebrate that milestone with gusto! |
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