Posted by Hannah on November 9, 2000, at 7:37:10
In reply to Re: Where angels fear to tread . . ., posted by coral on November 9, 2000, at 4:00:38
I guess I should just be a good little lump (hey maybe a coal lump?) and get myself off this thread and cease being uppity and stop complaining and start myself a separate but equal thread. But I think it's important to speak up and support people who are hurt by this kind of thing. Abuse of women includes verbal abuse and being couched in humor doesn't change that. I don't think you have to hurt other people to cheer yourself up. I don't think respecting other people is political correctness, I think it's treating people the way you would want to be treated.
> To one and all,
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> The discussions and discovery of Lumptonia came about as a means to bring a "light-heartednesss" in exploring how some people who suffer from depression co-exist with others (primarily loved ones) who do not suffer from depression. I speak from pure experience since it was my Wonderful Husband (WH) who coined the phrase "Lump person" days.
> It is understandable that some people may be uncomfortable even to the degree of finding some posts offensive with such an undertaking. I suppose that is inevitable, albeit unfortunate. I can think of no less than a thousand ways that not only was the original intent (light-heartedness) and the ensuing tangents could be considered politically incorrect by some. However, given the benefits that I've personally received which include literally laughing out loud out-weighed the risks. I presume that my feelings are shared by others who have to continued to post in the true spirit of Lumptonia.
> As a Lumptonian, I have not encouraged or sought participants (nor have I seen anyone else do this), but rather people got on this particular train because they, too, appreciated the value in light-heartedness. One of the many nice things about this board is that people are free to not read any particular thread if they so choose.
> Those of us, commonly identified as Lumptonians, have playfully pounced on one another, but always using a "light-hearted" approach to explore our differences and different perceptions.
> Frankly, this is not a thread for resolving old and obviously real differences of opinion, thoughts and practices as it flies in the face of Lumptonian light-heartedness. This is just one small corner of the world (or play yard as Lumptonians like to think).
> I speak only for myself --- in battling the viciousness of depression, I am extremely grateful for others who participate in this thread, in Lumptonia, if you will. It has helped me battle demons with laughter. I will actively fight for the spirit of Lumptonia - I realize the potential oxymoron in that commitment, but stand by it, since I know other Lumptonians will understand.
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> Coral (or as I am known to Lumptonians - Couch Person Extraordinaire - CPE)
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