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for the record dr. bob

Posted by crushedout on August 6, 2005, at 16:56:38

In reply to Re: as i confessed before, posted by wildcard on August 6, 2005, at 16:35:25


i don't actually like watching train wrecks -- i've never seen one. it's an expression. and i was just reiterating a fascination for admin that we had a discussion about in social not to long ago, in a tongue-in-cheek (but not sarcastic) manner.

i've asked nick england not to post to me anymore because i'm feeling harassed. i hope he'll honor my request. i had assumed that his apology was sincere and that there were no hard feelings, but it doesn't seem like we can get along with each other, so i feel it's best to disengage. [sigh]

it does feel a bit like kindergarten sometimes. right down to the "timeouts." *wry smile*

 

Wow » crushedout

Posted by gabbii on August 6, 2005, at 18:57:55

In reply to for the record dr. bob, posted by crushedout on August 6, 2005, at 16:56:38

I have heard the admin board compared to car wrecks.. train wrecks.. but never have I seen that anyone respond that way to a common expression.

It's kind of you know like saying you could "kick someone" figure of speech...

Hey Crushed..

I think you're the bomb!

 

Please Be Civil » Nickengland

Posted by gabbii on August 6, 2005, at 19:15:59

In reply to Re: as i confessed before, posted by Nickengland on August 6, 2005, at 16:03:37

I could forward this to Dr Bob for a Determination to see whether or not he thinks it is fit for the "civil rules"
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> >it's a morbid fascination.
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>
I do not have the same morbid fasination like yourself and so won't bother.

Asking for a civility check is not necessarily a desire to incite conflict, and please don't insinuate that about others.
Thanks.

 

Please Be Civil » gabbii

Posted by Nickengland on August 6, 2005, at 19:31:35

In reply to Please Be Civil » Nickengland, posted by gabbii on August 6, 2005, at 19:15:59

I dont think you quite take the whole train wreck thing seriously gabbi.

Any follow ups to this, you can read my message at the bottom of the page.

I'm not posting on this 'admin' board anymore, so please dont reply to this message to tempt me further.

Great tag-team by the way, you make a fine pair!

Thanks

 

how distasteful!!!! » gabbii

Posted by wildcard on August 6, 2005, at 19:33:23

In reply to Wow » crushedout, posted by gabbii on August 6, 2005, at 18:57:55

you are not by any means referring to the bombings in London in any manner are you? i mean you of all people would have no reason to HIDE behind a remark such as "i think youre the bomb" when how ironically, Nickengland and the babbler that you are referring to had a disagreement would you? of course not-that would be against admin. rules now wouldn't it. I HOPE THAT NO PERSON ON THIS SITE WOULD EVER BE DISTASTEFUL ENOUGH TO TRY AND HURT ANYONE WITH A REMARK ABOUT TERRORISM-whether open about it or in a cowardly remark!....and i hope that Dr.Bob looks at your timing w/ that remark and see's it for what it is...a way to try and go between the lines and say something that horrible. Dr.Bob-block me if u must but pls. take a look at the above.

 

Re: how distasteful!!!! » wildcard

Posted by gabbii on August 6, 2005, at 19:47:51

In reply to how distasteful!!!! » gabbii, posted by wildcard on August 6, 2005, at 19:33:23

I use that expression all the time, it's a standard sign off to Crushed, but I apologize I wasn't thinking, and it was bad timing.
I would not make fun of tragedy, and though I can see how it looked to you, perhaps you just could have asked?

 

Nickengland

Posted by wildcard on August 6, 2005, at 19:49:55

In reply to Please Be Civil » gabbii, posted by Nickengland on August 6, 2005, at 19:31:35

I do not blame you one bit for being upset. I lived through 9/11 here in the states but please do not allow certain babblers to hurt you. Look at the source of the remark. I agree-do not even respond to this kind of "support" any longer as neither will i. There are people here that we can do good for so let's use that. Take care and my prayers are with you.

 

excuse me » wildcard

Posted by crushedout on August 6, 2005, at 19:53:06

In reply to Nickengland, posted by wildcard on August 6, 2005, at 19:49:55


but what is that supposed to mean?

> please do not allow certain babblers to hurt you. Look at the source of the remark.

 

gabbii-do not post to me anymore (nm)

Posted by wildcard on August 6, 2005, at 19:57:26

In reply to Re: how distasteful!!!! » wildcard, posted by gabbii on August 6, 2005, at 19:47:51

 

Re: excuse me

Posted by wildcard on August 6, 2005, at 20:00:18

In reply to excuse me » wildcard, posted by crushedout on August 6, 2005, at 19:53:06

it refers to gabbi's remark; your the bomb.

 

Re: excuse me » wildcard

Posted by crushedout on August 6, 2005, at 20:02:01

In reply to Re: excuse me, posted by wildcard on August 6, 2005, at 20:00:18


and what are you trying to imply about her when you say "consider the source"?

 

DNP to me anymore » crushedout

Posted by wildcard on August 6, 2005, at 20:04:31

In reply to Re: excuse me » wildcard, posted by crushedout on August 6, 2005, at 20:02:01

exactly what it states.

 

Please ask wildcard to be civil-Dr. Bob

Posted by crushedout on August 6, 2005, at 20:13:26

In reply to DNP to me anymore » crushedout, posted by wildcard on August 6, 2005, at 20:04:31

I think her comment "consider the source" could lead gabbi to feel put down. It seems to imply something negative about gabbi, don't you agree?

I'd ask wildcard myself but she's asked me not to post to her, presumably because she doesn't like my questions? (I tried to work it out instead of "running to the teacher," by asking what she meant, but...oh well. It didn't work.)


> exactly what it states.

 

Well then...

Posted by gabbii on August 6, 2005, at 20:20:53

In reply to Please ask wildcard to be civil-Dr. Bob, posted by crushedout on August 6, 2005, at 20:13:26

Though I can't agree with Wildcards assessment of my intention, or my character, I'll apologize again for how that came across.
I'd intended to apologize after Crushed pointed out to me in A Babblemail how it looked, but Wildcard had already posted about it.

It's a common expression, I use it frequently, and well it's not my first experience with mind bogglingly stupid things coming out of my mouth..or across my monitor.


 

Re: Please ask wildcard to be civil-Dr. Bob » crushedout

Posted by gabbii on August 6, 2005, at 20:22:08

In reply to Please ask wildcard to be civil-Dr. Bob, posted by crushedout on August 6, 2005, at 20:13:26

> I think her comment "consider the source" could lead gabbi to feel put down.

I suppose in theory...

 

Re: Well then... » gabbii

Posted by crushedout on August 6, 2005, at 20:23:19

In reply to Well then..., posted by gabbii on August 6, 2005, at 20:20:53


i definitely didn't think you did it intentionally, gabbi. i thought you were just trying to make me feel better in case i was feeling attacked.

 

Re: Please ask wildcard to be civil-Dr. Bob » gabbii

Posted by crushedout on August 6, 2005, at 20:24:49

In reply to Re: Please ask wildcard to be civil-Dr. Bob » crushedout, posted by gabbii on August 6, 2005, at 20:22:08


I'm glad if it didn't, gabbi! (did it?)

regardless, i think it's important to stay civil. some people have thick skins, but that's no reason to have lower standards for posts directed at those people. wouldn't you agree?

 

Re: Well then... » crushedout

Posted by gabbii on August 6, 2005, at 20:25:07

In reply to Re: Well then... » gabbii, posted by crushedout on August 6, 2005, at 20:23:19

>
> i definitely didn't think you did it intentionally, gabbi. i thought you were just trying to make me feel better in case i was feeling attacked.

Thanks much,


You're the bbbbbbbbbbest?

 

Re: Please ask wildcard to be civil-Dr. Bob » crushedout

Posted by gabbii on August 6, 2005, at 20:31:20

In reply to Re: Please ask wildcard to be civil-Dr. Bob » gabbii, posted by crushedout on August 6, 2005, at 20:24:49

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> I'm glad if it didn't, gabbi! (did it?)
>
Noooooo.. actually I think it was one of those self defeating comments.

> regardless, i think it's important to stay civil. some people have thick skins, but that's no reason to have lower standards for posts directed at those people. wouldn't you agree?

Yes. I do.

I agree with everything you say, always, all the time..

I'm kidding, of course I agree.

 

wanna get married and stuff? :) (nm) » gabbii

Posted by crushedout on August 6, 2005, at 20:36:32

In reply to Re: Please ask wildcard to be civil-Dr. Bob » crushedout, posted by gabbii on August 6, 2005, at 20:31:20

 

Redirect: wanna get married and stuff? :)

Posted by Dr. Bob on August 8, 2005, at 0:09:53

In reply to wanna get married and stuff? :) (nm) » gabbii, posted by crushedout on August 6, 2005, at 20:36:32

> wanna get married and stuff? :)

Sorry to interrupt, but I'd like to redirect follow-ups regarding getting married and stuff to Psycho-Babble Relationships. Here's a link:

http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/relate/20050724/msgs/538954.html

Thanks,

Bob

 

Re: please be civil » Nickengland » wildcard

Posted by Dr. Bob on August 8, 2005, at 0:11:47

In reply to how distasteful!!!! » gabbii, posted by wildcard on August 6, 2005, at 19:33:23

> I dont think you quite take the whole train wreck thing seriously
>
> Nickengland

> i hope that Dr.Bob looks at your timing w/ that remark and see's it for what it is...a way to try and go between the lines and say something that horrible.
>
> wildcard

Please don't jump to conclusions about others or post anything that could lead them to feel accused.

If you or others have questions about this or about posting policies in general, or are interested in alternative ways of expressing yourself, please see the FAQ:

http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil

Follow-ups regarding these issues, as well as replies to the above posts, should of course themselves be civil.

Thanks,

Bob

 

Re: Dr.Bob » Dr. Bob

Posted by wildcard on August 8, 2005, at 0:46:58

In reply to Re: please be civil » Nickengland » wildcard, posted by Dr. Bob on August 8, 2005, at 0:11:47

i totally understand and expected that Dr.Bob and since i had nothing further to say, i no longer posted RE: that subject. i plan to not post to anything if i feel it wouldn't be supportive and post to the things that i hope i can offer support. i do hope the emails make sense :) thanx

 

Re: please be civil » Dr. Bob

Posted by Nickengland on August 8, 2005, at 8:01:34

In reply to Re: please be civil » Nickengland » wildcard, posted by Dr. Bob on August 8, 2005, at 0:11:47

Hello Dr. Bob

Interesting PBC, that said I understand the concept, whilst also knowing the dangers and uncivilness of a terrerist bomb.

The overall goal is peace though, so in this circumstance, sorry if anyone felt accused.

Kind regards

Nick

 

Re: Please Be Civil » Nickengland

Posted by gabbi on August 8, 2005, at 21:46:11

In reply to Please Be Civil » gabbii, posted by Nickengland on August 6, 2005, at 19:31:35

> I dont think you quite take the whole train wreck thing seriously gabbi.
>
You know Nick, I think that was unfair.
I've been a victim of violence, more times than I care to remember, I often hear common expressions that indirectly refer to it.
"I could just strangle her" is one.
And though I don't think it's necessarily good to become immured to the actual meaning behind what we say casually, there's a difference between pointing it out how it can affect someone, and assuming the intent was to be hurtful, or that the person saying it takes tragedy casually.
What I had said was that I'd heard the admin board referred to as a train wreck before, and a car accident, (People often say that "it's like a car accident, so horrible, but you can't take your eyes off it"
but I'd not heard a reaction like I had yours. It's true I had not.

I think inferring from that, that I don't take human tragedy seriously, even when it isn't close to home, (when in fact it leaves me more shaken than others I know) well.. it was quite a stretch, and it was wrong.

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