Posted by wow on April 09, 2003 at 06:30:09:
In Reply to: Re: Where all the posters went-blamed wrong person posted by Joe on April 08, 2003 at 11:50:50:
> > > > The reason that Carl pulled some punches (and I'm glad he did in
> this
> > > instance) was a combination of having a million messages being posted
> in
> > > succession of which any two year old could have written as well as
> some of
> > > the language and intent of some recent posts.
> > > > Believe me, I'm just against censorship as you are but y'all gotta
> think
> > > once in awhile before posting the first thing that pops into your head.
> > > > Personal attacks are not justifiable etiquette. You can attack what
> was
> > > said but leave the person (whether indirect or direct) out of it. No
> need
> > > for bashing people especially if you aren't doing it to their face.
> > > > I don't think Carl is out to censor the board. But he (and I and
> > > others) will be watching for the next instance where someone
> deliberately
> > > breaks 'the rules'.
> > > > If we don't police ourselves, then someone will have to do it for us.
> > >
> > > There was a posting 4/8 by wow where he called someone scum- is
> that
> > > ok by your book? To me that is more offensive than the other stuff I
> saw
> > > on here, I didn't see any actual cuss words. I just have a problem
> with
> > > the "rules" as you put them as if you and a choice few can make or
> change
> > > the rules as you go.Please list the rules of this message board so we
> are
> > > all playing on the same level field and are aware of what is allowed
> and
> > > isn't. I am usually quiet and don't say much but sometimes certain
> people
> > > who want to force other people to their beliefs and way of life does
> > > bother me.Don't paint things gray, they are either black or white,
> right
> > > or wrong, same rules apply to everyone.......ok???......
> > I think you need to go back and re-read things! I never called anyone
> scum! All I asked was to "Z", If this person was the new management at
> Valley Dairy?? Go back and read............PLEASE.........
> Yes you are right and I am sorry that I blamed you for something you
> didn't do, it was a posting by Z at 19:32 on 4/7 . It is hard to follow
> some of the messages and I got mixed up, again I apologize.
Apology accepted!!