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In reply to the discussion: META, BETA, VHS... META, BETA, VHS... [View all]WillyT
(72,631 posts)40. No bkanderson76... It's A Simple Reminder...
While in the midst of argument...
Retain a sense of decorum.
And yeah, although I've violated this dictum, too...
It's still worth the reminder.
This place started small, and has grown exponentially...
And to me, EVERYONE is welcome...
But not everyone is ok with being on the recieving end of Internet "Comments"...
Which like it or not is what we are sometimes. And although we were warned when we joined up...
"Thick Skin"
It feels pretty fucked up when a place you felt was your home, seems to have not only been invaded, but never defended.
Me ??? I don't give a shit. I know I'm correct.
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When I was a kid, maybe 12-14, a buddy and I had races to see who could climb up ....
Scuba
Feb 2014
#17
No, there was no neighbor girl involved, just some apples, a bicycle and a long rope.
Scuba
Feb 2014
#25
Most things only hurt for a little while when we were young. Rub some dirt on it you'll be OK.
Prairie_Seagull
Apr 2023
#50
I've only been here about four years, but I sense the tension level has been ratcheted up ....
Scuba
Feb 2014
#8
Okaaay....ummm....I Certaily Admire You for Reaching Out For Times Past And
bkanderson76
Feb 2014
#39