Dwayner Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 I note some curious trends Some of you people must think I'm your personal censor and now you're having a rebellion. Here's an example of "muffy's" "civil" discourse from yesterday: "Dawayner you are aan ass and I have lost all respect for you. Didn't you just say something yesterday about people being allowed to express an oppinion. I expressed mine. I guess it wasn't populare enough." How does Dwayner keep anyone from expressing their opinion? Maybe she thinks that if I disagree with her, she's being "shut down". I might say that I think an opinion is wrong, naive or foolish, and try to back it up but anyone can take it or leave it. I don't control this bulletin board. The closest I might come to that is if I find something utterly repugnant (like child abuse jokes, or laughing about people with cancer), I might suggest to the moderators that the topic be shut down, but that's their decision, not mine. And then Mattp. say: "Or is it simply your position that none of us have a right to comment on the Bible?" To which I replied: "Did I ever say that someone couldn't comment? Comment away! Lack of knowledge doesn't seem to stop too many people from popping off around here!" And by the way, not all opinions have equal weight...that disturbing relativistic notion is becoming all too common. Your M.D.'s opinion on your medical diagnosis most likely holds more weight than the guy who just started a MOFA course. Tom Hornbein's comments on high altitude effects hold more weight than some character with one trip up to Camp Muir under his belt. In other words, some of you don't know what the hell you're talking about while others certainly do. All, however, are free to express themselves. And then there were "sex-cocoa's"; comments suggesting that those whose perspectives differ from his require counseling. I don't get it. It's like an odd trend going around here that if someone disagrees with you then they are somehow preventing you from expressing yourself. Like, what-ever!!! - Mighty King Dwayner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg_W Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 People can't handle having their opinions picked apart by logic and facts, I guess. Keep being you, there, buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 You, Adamson and Thor are my heros, Don. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off_White Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 Maybe its just that deep basso rumble that comes out of my subwoofer when you hold forth! Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 LOL, so that's what's coming outta my sub! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 Dwayner - You indicate dismay that I would suggest that you said we have no right to comment on the Bible. I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I sincerely asked what it was that you had intended in your prior post. In that post, you had offered your usual proffessorial remarks and the message seemed to be that nobody could validly comment on the meaning or relevancy of the good book unless they were willing to complete a scholarly study of theology. Dwayner wrote, in part: "unless you understand the historical, cultural and theological context, including a lot of other related information presented in the Torah .... the meaning of these prohibitions is not immediately obvious. ... I've written two books with chapters that deal with the ideas behind these Jewish laws, so I'm not just randomly popping off in the typical cc.com fashion...." I enjoy reading your remarks, Dwayner, but if you are going to be pedantic and put down others' comments as uninformed and random, while exhorting your own as studied and balanced, you really have no right to complain when someone takes offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 Matt's right Dwayner. Even though I admire your misadventures and Kosher dills, I do find you to be a "horse's ass" at times. Practice your mantra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexual_chocolate Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 It wouldn't have anything to do with sanc·ti·mo·ny ( P ) Pronunciation Key (sngkt-mn) n. Feigned piety or righteousness; hypocritical devoutness or high-mindedness. or condescension n 1: the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior [syn: superciliousness, disdainfulness] 2: a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient [syn: disdain, patronage] would it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 People can't handle having their opinions picked apart by logic and facts, I guess. that's rich! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwayner Posted February 14, 2003 Author Share Posted February 14, 2003 Matt's right Dwayner. Even though I admire your misadventures and Kosher dills, I do find you to be a "horse's ass" at times. Practice your mantra. Thanks, Sybil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexual_chocolate Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 Just cuz he can have multiple opinions? Let me guess: ultra-orthodox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexual_chocolate Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 Try the Kabala! Mmmm, delish. And kosher, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 the bible is my favorite kind of text: soft, strong, and thoroughly absorbent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 Thanks, Sybil! point taken; my bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwayner Posted February 14, 2003 Author Share Posted February 14, 2003 "I enjoy reading your remarks, Dwayner, but if you are going to be pedantic and put down others' comments as uninformed and random, while exhorting your own as studied and balanced, you really have no right to complain when someone takes offense." Guess what? Some of those comments are uninformed and random and some of mine aren't. Some people don't like that fact. Reread what I said about comment weight. I never claimed to know everything. I don't participate in the vast majority of the topics here on which I have not much to say. But when I do say something serious, it's usually based on something I'm informed about, often very informed about, with hopes that someone can learn from my perspective. (including learning that they can reject it.) If people don't like it, they can pass it by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexual_chocolate Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 You should be learned to be a Rabbi, my friend. And Rabbis tend to practice humility as an antidote to ego centeredness. Plus, many of your opinions seem mis-informed, so your high-handed opinion of yourself becomes a bit laughable, given the context. But hey, nothing personal! Just pointing something out that might or might not be relevant. You be the judge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwayner Posted February 14, 2003 Author Share Posted February 14, 2003 You should be learned to be a Rabbi, my friend. And Rabbis tend to practice humility as an antidote to ego centeredness. Plus, many of your opinions seem mis-informed, so your high-handed opinion of yourself becomes a bit laughable, given the context. But hey, nothing personal! Just pointing something out that might or might not be relevant. You be the judge. The judge has spoken. a) I don't think you know from rabbi. b) nice opinion, Sparky. what are you an expert on? c) laugh-away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 COWABUNGA JUMP THE SHARK DUDE!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 my comment about my oppinion being unpopulare was directed at large, and to the thred being removed, not at you inparticulare. Don, I am sorry you feel so upset by all of this that you feel the need to harp on it. Perhaps you need to re-evaluate the time that you spend on cc.com and how you formulate your oppinions about your self. I feel you have totaly missed the mark here. I think you are a horeses ass. But it realy has little baring on my everyday life, and I don't stay awake at night thinking of things that I can post the next day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 There is only one thing to be said here: " " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucK Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 This is a cool looking climb. Anybody know where it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 Is that Doctor Don on Canary??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 the salt mines in Jordan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 Toof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegetablebelay Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 Haystack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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