Moondance | Sunday, January 21, 2001 - 12:24 pm  Hostess2 Sunday, January 21, 2001 - 11:23 am Merlin Reveals Sexist Tendencies - Support Withers Merlin Sunday, January 21, 2001 - 11:57 am I am thinking the last banner may have some sarcasm involved, maybe the sarcasm even extends to the one with my name on it. As an ordained Minister in the Church of Philogyny, I take exception to being labeled sexist. (just for the record) Hostess2 Sunday, January 21, 2001 - 12:02 pm NOW pickets Merlin Fan Site Dig Out Yer Hip Waders Merlin Merlin Sunday, January 21, 2001 - 12:15 pm How did the viewers vote on that banner so quick? I am getting that Hostess 2 isn't my number one fan. <vaguely remembering some lyrics........another one bites the dust.> |
Soeur | Sunday, January 21, 2001 - 12:25 pm  the stench of paranoia ripens in the air... |
Wink | Sunday, January 21, 2001 - 12:26 pm  LOL he does have a wonderful sense of humour and redeeming qualities go a long way with me. Plus I love his beard!!!! |
Soeur | Sunday, January 21, 2001 - 12:28 pm  philogyny \Phi*log"y*ny, n. [Gr. ?; ? loving + ? woman.] Fondness for women; uxoriousness; -- opposed to misogyny. [R.] --Byron. |
Gail | Sunday, January 21, 2001 - 12:43 pm  I dont think Merlin meant anything bad by his redroom comment. I have always found Merlin to be very much a gentleman. Keep in mind, he is from a generation where men were raised to take care of women and treat them with respect. From his redroom post: "I don't see anyone as a rival. Elitist and Ocean would draw similar outside voters in my opinion. I see them as being rivals. " I think he sees them as similar to him in thought and age and therefore competion for female attention. Merlin is probably in the game for fun and not thinking about "the competition." If that is the case, he would probably want to eliminate the competition (Elitist and Ocean) so he could have more attention from the women. |
Soeur | Sunday, January 21, 2001 - 12:48 pm  Gail, I agree. This little tempest in a teapot is just a bit o' fun... I hope that Merlin can see that angle and use it to boost his profile. He is very sincere and takes things very seriously, I hope he gets a good laugh out of this! |
Soeur | Sunday, January 21, 2001 - 12:51 pm  ...But...he should also know that the women on this side of the board really do know how to KICK BUTT! |
Moondance | Sunday, January 21, 2001 - 12:58 pm  What Sis said! |
Wink | Sunday, January 21, 2001 - 01:00 pm  Amen Missy Soeur. Gail I love Merlin and my feeling is the same. |
Bamagirl | Sunday, January 21, 2001 - 01:15 pm  I think Gail sums it up very well... He did say he knows a woman could win...I do not feel he made his remarks to offend anyone. |
Bamagirl | Sunday, January 21, 2001 - 01:45 pm  I have to say too.. That I really enjoy watching Merlin in chat when it is just one or two there..like his talk with Spam and now the one he is having with Guru...very touching..he is able to get them to open up. |
Tukuul | Sunday, January 21, 2001 - 02:46 pm  I think Gu opened up to Merlin because he was talking to the person he really wanted to talk to. I can understand that. If it was someone else, that convesation might not have taken place. |
Bamagirl | Sunday, January 21, 2001 - 04:45 pm  I agree with you Tuk...I like what I am seeing of Guru in the game!!! |
Bamagirl | Monday, January 22, 2001 - 07:25 am  GO MERLIN GO!!!! I hope he is not voted out...I do think things were taken the wrong way about his RR.(IMO) Again, I see a very soft and caring man in the game. Just cheering for one of my favorites!!!!! :o) |
Lancecrossfire | Monday, January 22, 2001 - 03:52 pm  Merlin is an interesting person. I see him trying to sort out information, specifically from women. For instance, the flirting issue. It seemed like he really doesn't get how to tell from 1 type of flirting to the next. (btw, while I'm here, I will admit I don't either!) He also didn't get why hugging someone was ok in Az's eyes, but calling a guy wasn't. (hey, I'm all for equality on the calling issue!) He seems to be there, trying to get a better understanding of women--I remember he said his most recent relationship ended because of him, not her. I wonder of his lack of giving a lot of personal information (he's given some) is a result of him focusing on trying to get information? He seems like the kind of guy that would really enjoy a bowl of home made soup, and wouldn't expect that the woman would be the one to make it. |
Wink | Monday, January 22, 2001 - 04:01 pm  Well said Lance. I think Merlin is a classy man and has lots more insight about women than he lets on. I love how he can draw people out in a conversation both male and female. |
Lancecrossfire | Monday, January 22, 2001 - 04:04 pm  Wink, I feel he has a lot of insight too--and think he's looking for more. After all, a man can never have enough insight into women! I have come to enjoy the conversations that he has with Az. They seem quite relaxed with each other. |
Wink | Monday, January 22, 2001 - 04:09 pm  And I know some of us have been giving you a sh*tload of it out here Lance. LOL . I'm enjoying their interchanges too. Very straightforward, honest and relaxed. |
Lancecrossfire | Tuesday, January 23, 2001 - 11:38 pm  Ok, all of the Merlin fans (yes, I like Merlin too). It seems he and Az are making a really good connection. For your consideration to toss about---do you think this is a good thing, a bad thing, or a little of both, as far as the game goes?? My opinion?? later on that! I'll post it for the Az fans to chew on as well. |
Bamagirl | Wednesday, January 24, 2001 - 06:37 am  I do not feel when these two are talking/posting...that they are really thinking much about the game. When others are...talking/posting they talk about do you trust this one or that one...they talk about the game. I do not really see Az or Merlin doing this....they have made a connection and I feel they are bonding...a wonderful friendship will come of this. |
Norwican | Wednesday, January 24, 2001 - 08:29 am  Agreed Bamagirl  |
Lancecrossfire | Wednesday, January 24, 2001 - 09:22 am  Bamagirl, I agree 100%. My question wasn't in terms of them thinking about the game on their part--it was in terms of possible outcomes for them. And yes, I agree too that they will most likely become very good friends. My question relates to how this might affect interaction with others, which can affect perception by others, then voting. Or if one gets banished way before the other, how will their closeness (and possible deep sorrow) affect how they approach the game and the other players. Just wondering of anyone had any ideas of what they think could happen if they put themselves in either of their places. Or maybe they will be stabilizing forces for each other so that they can get through anything that pops up. Or something like those lines. I wasn't at all trying to say that they are doing this for the game. |
Wink | Wednesday, January 24, 2001 - 11:24 am  I don't think either one will be banished until they are the only two choices. |
Bamagirl | Wednesday, January 24, 2001 - 12:10 pm  I am hoping that ones that voted for Merlin...will see him in a different light....so he can stay in longer. I am really hoping Az and Merlin are able to stay in the house till the end. :o) I do think had Merlin gotten banished...it would have been hard on Az...their friendship blooming is refreshing. |
Lancecrossfire | Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - 05:30 pm  Merlin seems to be looking at making connections with people and getting to know them. He has taken Guru in as a friend and as someone he can give information to. I think (it's only an opinion folks!) that Merlin really likes Guru a lot. Merlin has indicated that he had a similar approach to Guru when he was younger. I think maybe that will allow guru to see Merlin as someone who can relate to what he feels (again, just an opinion folks!) Good job Merlin! |
Guruchaz | Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 06:16 am  Guru Lite  is that same open person that still would appreciate M's friendship. That's for sure and everything else like dat. |
Resortgirl | Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 06:29 am  Hey Guru! Did you ever get a chance to talk to Merlin last night? I hope so! |
Guruchaz | Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 07:45 am  No, not yet RG. I just got his voicemail. I've decided it's best not to push something as delicate as this. We talk to each other well so I believe he'd let me know what his thoughts are. I think he's just focused on reading right now while I'm focused on our continued collaberation. I really like him and I certainly miss talking to him. |
Bamagirl | Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 08:12 am  Hang in the Guru...he will be around for you...give him time to rest up and get all the reading done |