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Posted by just plain jane on January 20, 2005, at 11:42:33
In reply to Re: Atticus » just plain jane, posted by Atticus on January 19, 2005, at 13:25:55
Atticus,
Pre-emptive PBC protocol
To anyone reading this thread.Atticus: ">>Besides, my killin' days are long behind me.
Atticus is kidding here.
>>If I did feel the need at Jane's gathering, I'd kill Larry. Not that I have anything agin him, but I wouldn't want Susan to worry.
Atticus is not threatening to harm anyone, he is joking with the other participants of this thread, particularly with Susan, who, if I am correct, is not hurt or offended by this remark. Neither, unless I miss my guess, is Larry."
Apologies on behalf of all jesters if anyone IS indeed upset by this.
END OF PROTOCOLAtticus,
>>I think the "distancing" effect of cyberspace sometimes makes me much less diplomatic here than I am in real life."
Ditto. However, I have had occasion to be diplomatic here, also. ;)
:) ;)) pj
Posted by Lou Pilder on January 20, 2005, at 11:55:20
In reply to Re: Lou's request - New Thread » Lou Pilder, posted by just plain jane on January 20, 2005, at 11:23:55
jpj,
You wrote,[...separate...meeting...babblers...].
There are posts in the thread with my name. Do you know of a way to have those posts within the thread taken out and put in your new thread?
Lou
Posted by Larry Hoover on January 20, 2005, at 13:33:27
In reply to Lou's reply to just plain jane-sepbab » just plain jane, posted by Lou Pilder on January 20, 2005, at 11:55:20
I don't understand something. Why do you choose subject lines that start "Lou's reply to XXX" when it is obvious you're the poster (Lou Pilder is in black beside the subject line) and it's obvious you're replying to a specific person (there's a >>XXX because you ticked the "add name of previous poster" box when you replied).
Any contextual clues disappear, and it becomes a task to try and figure out what you're replying to (if the thread is complex enough to have multiple pre-existing subject lines).
Lar
Posted by Atticus on January 20, 2005, at 13:52:06
In reply to Before I get PBC'd » just plain jane, posted by just plain jane on January 19, 2005, at 14:05:51
Well, then, let's head off a PBC at the pass. I do not feel offended, put down, hurt, or even itchy due to Jane's comments. I found them perfectly civil and fun, besides. So don't PBC her on my account, Dr. B. Takes a lot more than that to put my knickers in a twist. ;) Atticus
Posted by Atticus on January 20, 2005, at 13:55:02
In reply to Re: C'mon:TButt Lar » Atticus, posted by Susan47 on January 19, 2005, at 20:07:55
Well. What can I offer in return except a gracious "Thank you." ;) Atticus
Posted by Atticus on January 20, 2005, at 13:59:59
In reply to Lou's response to Susan47's post-wrcomgfrm, posted by Lou Pilder on January 19, 2005, at 20:24:27
Oh, c'mon, Lou. Please just let it go. Just let it drift away. I read your second, much more visible apology on Admin and was very gratified. Why not leave that whole fracas in the rear-view mirror for good and just be a wee bit more careful about your subject lines? Why not just move on with the whole affair laid to rest, eh? ;) Atticus
Posted by Atticus on January 20, 2005, at 14:07:44
In reply to Atticus - No Offense » Atticus, posted by just plain jane on January 20, 2005, at 11:42:33
Jane is absolutely right here. One of my habits is facetiousness, and I was just joking based on Susan's apparent trepidation about meeting me IRL. I am in fact a way-lefty pacifist who marched in the big NYC anti-war protest with a Quaker group during the Republican National Convention. So don't take that post literally, Bob. I do sometimes wish you had an "irony" button that I could activate so you could tell when people like me are being loopy. In my case, just assume it's so unless I explicitly state I'm being serious. (Thanks, Jane.) ;) Atticus
Posted by Atticus on January 20, 2005, at 14:15:16
In reply to Lou, a qestion for you... » Lou Pilder, posted by Larry Hoover on January 20, 2005, at 13:33:27
Right. Well. In any case, I met Malthus, we had a very nice time, my latest poem is about her cats, and I hope if any of you do have the opportunity to meet up with a friend on Psychobabble, you'll at least consider it. Ta. ;) Atticus
Posted by Lou Pilder on January 20, 2005, at 14:24:45
In reply to Lou, a qestion for you... » Lou Pilder, posted by Larry Hoover on January 20, 2005, at 13:33:27
Larry,
You wrote,[...why start ..Lou's reply to ...]?
Sometimes what I am posting is a reply, and sometimes it is a response. This way, I know if I was responding or if it is a reply.
You wrote,[...task...what you are replying to...]. Could you point out a URL that you find a task to find out what I am replying to? I thought that by writing, [...you wrote...] in the opening of my post , that I was focusing on what I was replying to. But if there is something that I can improve on here, could you point out the URL for the post in question?
Lou
Posted by NikkiT2 on January 20, 2005, at 14:26:15
In reply to I met Malthus !!!, posted by Atticus on January 17, 2005, at 18:44:34
I've met PartlyCloudy - and I have to say, it was one of the most pleasurable evenings I've ad *g* She is an angel! A true angel *g*
Nikki x
Posted by Lou Pilder on January 20, 2005, at 14:43:23
In reply to Re: Lou's response to Susan47's post-wrcomgfrm » Lou Pilder, posted by Atticus on January 20, 2005, at 13:59:59
Atticus,
You wrote,[...let it drift away...].
I am responding in the thread as per referrences with my name, one posted by you and another cited me in another post in the thread. In your post, there is {linkage} to another thread. There are many things that I would like to bring out in the two threads that I feel could improve the forum.
Lou
Posted by Atticus on January 20, 2005, at 14:47:39
In reply to Lou's reply to Atticus-drftawy » Atticus, posted by Lou Pilder on January 20, 2005, at 14:43:23
Whatever, boyo. Whatever. Please yourself. Atticus
Posted by Lou Pilder on January 20, 2005, at 15:04:12
In reply to Re: Lou's reply to Atticus-drftawy » Lou Pilder, posted by Atticus on January 20, 2005, at 14:47:39
> Whatever, boyo. Whatever. Please yourself. Atticus
Atticus,
You wrote,[...boyo...].
I am not aware of what {boyo} means. Could you clarify what the meaning of the term is?
Lou
Posted by Lou Pilder on January 20, 2005, at 17:21:10
In reply to Lou's reply to Atticus-clrbyo » Atticus, posted by Lou Pilder on January 20, 2005, at 15:04:12
Atticus,
I have been informed that your word in question is an Irish word for "lad". I am not aquainted wwith Irish words and that is why I asked you for clarification. Please disregard my request for clarification of the word.
Lou
Posted by just plain jane on January 20, 2005, at 22:40:10
In reply to Re: Atticus - No Offense » just plain jane, posted by Atticus on January 20, 2005, at 14:07:44
> Jane is absolutely right here. One of my habits is facetiousness, and I was just joking based on Susan's apparent trepidation about meeting me IRL.
>>>Could you please explain to me the meaning of IRL (In Real Life), so that I may grasp what is not real about this forum, or online acquaintance?
Would it be better if, say, we used the terms "online" and "in person" and, if so, how do you propose we effect this change?
>I am in fact a way-lefty pacifist who marched in the big NYC anti-war protest with a Quaker group during the Republican National Convention.
>>>And I invited you to my home???? I, the mother of a young man who is in Marine Boot Camp as we communicate here; the woman who hoped, in her youth, to join the HeII's Angels when they wanted to go to Viet Nam and kick a$$??? Heavens!!! What was I thinking???
>So don't take that post literally, Bob. I do sometimes wish you had an "irony" button that I could activate
>>>An irony button... and an ignore button... two wonderful ideas. As you ARE the experienced professional writer, annnd a published poet (not to mention the in you have with Dr. B), I nominate you to address these ideas with Dr. Bob in an official manner. Besides, I am much too occupied being Loopy, shoveling snow and raising puppies.
>so you could tell when people like me are being loopy.
>>>Are you implying that I am like you just because I am being Loopy? Or is my impression an inference?
>In my case, just assume it's so
>>>Why, Atticus, those are the exact same words that have come from my mouth on innumerable occasions.
>unless I explicitly state I'm being serious.
>>>I'll be looking for your explicit (now there's one really sexy word) "SERIOUS" labels.
>(Thanks, Jane.) ;) Atticus
>>>Whew!!! I was really worried that you might have taken offense at my presumptive behaviour in making those statements regarding what I believed was your intent.
I anxiously await your replies, and thank you, in advance, for your clarification of these issues for me.
;)
pj
Posted by Atticus on January 21, 2005, at 10:26:51
In reply to Re: Atticus - No Offense » Atticus, posted by just plain jane on January 20, 2005, at 22:40:10
Sorry. I was a million miles away, zoning out. I missed the gist of your message.
So, who did what now? ;) Atticus
Posted by just plain jane on January 22, 2005, at 21:28:43
In reply to Re: Atticus - No Offense » just plain jane, posted by Atticus on January 21, 2005, at 10:26:51
Scrabble, with mixed nuts.
Posted by Susan47 on January 23, 2005, at 0:50:21
In reply to Re: Atticus - No Offense » Atticus, posted by just plain jane on January 20, 2005, at 22:40:10
You are just too g*dd*mn funny, pj, I love you too too terribly much... even with those boots.
Posted by alexandra_k on January 23, 2005, at 3:16:54
In reply to Lous reply to Larry Hoover-tskwhtrplyto » Larry Hoover, posted by Lou Pilder on January 20, 2005, at 14:24:45
> Sometimes what I am posting is a reply, and sometimes it is a response. This way, I know if I was responding or if it is a reply.
What is the difference between a reply and a response?
Posted by Atticus on January 23, 2005, at 8:20:30
In reply to Meeting fellow PBers, posted by just plain jane on January 22, 2005, at 21:28:43
Right. Got it. Rubble, with fixed huts. Thanks loads, luv. Clears up everything. No offense taken. I'm chill with you. ;) Atticus
Posted by crushedout on January 23, 2005, at 18:47:13
In reply to Re: Lous reply to Larry Hoover-tskwhtrplyto » Lou Pilder, posted by alexandra_k on January 23, 2005, at 3:16:54
> > Sometimes what I am posting is a reply, and sometimes it is a response. This way, I know if I was responding or if it is a reply.
>
> What is the difference between a reply and a response?I was wondering the same thing. :)
It's a rather curious distinction.
Posted by gardenergirl on January 23, 2005, at 19:00:21
In reply to Re: Lous reply to Larry Hoover-tskwhtrplyto » alexandra_k, posted by crushedout on January 23, 2005, at 18:47:13
I can't answer for Lou, but I interpreted a reply to be when Lou posts something in return after someone posts directly to him. I interpret a response to be when Lou posts something to add to a thread, but not directly in return to something written to him.
Ugh, that was clunky, but does it make sense?
And of course, this is just what I think Lou means. His definitions may of course be different.
gg
Posted by crushedout on January 23, 2005, at 19:01:37
In reply to Re: Lous reply to Larry Hoover-tskwhtrplyto, posted by gardenergirl on January 23, 2005, at 19:00:21
aren't you supposed to be working???;)
Posted by alexandra_k on January 23, 2005, at 20:59:51
In reply to Re: Lous reply to Larry Hoover-tskwhtrplyto, posted by gardenergirl on January 23, 2005, at 19:00:21
> I can't answer for Lou, but I interpreted a reply to be when Lou posts something in return after someone posts directly to him. I interpret a response to be when Lou posts something to add to a thread, but not directly in return to something written to him.
Aaaah. Yes, that makes sense. Is that how it is Lou?
Posted by Atticus on January 24, 2005, at 9:47:27
In reply to Re: Lous reply to Larry Hoover-tskwhtrplyto » alexandra_k, posted by crushedout on January 23, 2005, at 18:47:13
>> What is the difference between a reply and a response?
>I was wondering the same thing. :)
>It's a rather curious distinction.
What is the sound of one hand clapping?
;) Atticus
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