I sincerely want to know why the thread regarding the article about pedophiles was locked??

It's not right that one person has so much control. She absolutely, no doubt brought it on herself this time.

Please don't let this continue.

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Melissa

Oh, we all know why they were closed. I hope that you took the time to read the whole thing and see where the fault lies and the efforts that were made to remain civil. It's not fair at all and I don't think it should be taken to private messaging, so I respectfully disagree with the decision.

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Melissa

Agree with you, momrajum! Shaking head!!

Agreed, as well. Fair and equitable facts stated by momrajum.

dl

Stopping by after a looong time away.

Now I remember why.

Wow.

I have to admit that it seems silly. Everyone is an adult and it seems clear that decisions to post (or not to post) are made deliberately. I don't understand why threads are closed. When you skip over the ridiculous, there are some interesting points being made.

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Kim

Exactly Newfun4me. We are adults. Period.

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Melissa

Why does one person hold so much sway on an "unmoderated" board?
Why is whining rewarded?

There isn't any one of us here who isn't an adult! I've been "attacked", I've been "picked on" I've taken my fair share of "abuse"--but I've NEVER whined about it, nor have I ever complained to a moderator and got a thread closed

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Mental that one, I'm telling you. ---Ron Weasley, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets"

I wish I could 'splain it, the best I can figure is mc thinks she's entertaining. ill, after all, was a movie and tv star. Think attention. I might be onto something, better not tell Ricky.

dl

No, most of us wouldn't because debate sharpens us. Being disagreed with allows us to grow and learn and we understand that.

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Melissa

I agree, Melissa.

Historically, my two biggest posting issues have been long-windedness and, in the beginning of my 'internet life', way too many LOL's.

There was a time I LOL'd after every sentence. I don't know if I thought I was being lighthearted or what, but when I look back at things I posted ten years ago or so, I cringe.

I absolutely cringe.

Somebody pointed it out to me, and I wanted to explain myself... to prove that I was a nice person... to prove that I was just trying to keep the mood light... to... whatever.

Now when I look back at the way I communicated, I think I sounded ridiculous, and I may very well have taken threads in directions the original posters never intended. I didn't understand back then that that was probably rude of me.

You started a thread about a topic that absolutely merits discussion. I didn't look at the link. I just get ill thinking about organizations like NAMBLA that promote pedophilia and hide behind the guise of 'freedom'. I've appreciated Bill O'Reilley exposing their crap. I appreciated the pressure he had his viewers put on Amazon when they carried a book of child pornography that NAMBLA had put out and called 'art' - and the term 'art' should be used very loosely. No, it shouldn't be used at all. It was sick and demented stuff, and I applauded the pressure he asked his viewers to put on bookstores that carried it.

That's been several years ago, but just hearing the interviews he did with proponents of that organization made me feel pretty certain that we'd hear from that sick segment of society again. They were obviously trying to get their perversion 'normalized' and make themselves seem mainstream.

I'm sorry your topic got derailed.

Obviously, you can ask, but the answer never comes.

I don't think I have ever received any kind of response from the mods. I just don't bother any more.


Maybe we should try writing to them in gibberish...that seems to work in some quarters.

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Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent.

E. Roosevelt

I don't understand the lack of answers. We are adults. I can handle the answer. Maybe there is no answer except that one is being coddled to and to admit that would be difficult. It's silly and frustrating.

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Melissa

I agree with you, momrajum! With all of the coddling going on around here, maybe we should rename the chat board! UUGH!!

You could rename it to the "brat board", I think that would be a good idea!

chelmo said to message her in her post stating she locked threads. I did last night.

I will be hopeful to receive a truthful answer served up with a side of integrity as to how / why one person is allowed to conduct themselves in that manner.

dl

Will be anxiously awaiting the answer. Or will be the answer be for your eyes only dl, since it will be in a pm? I hope not, because I think we all deserve an answer. Which is why I was confused as to why it would have to be dealt with in a pm.

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Melissa

Good Luck with that!

I hope that you aren't holding your breath.

Perhaps a statement could be posted to explain to the rest of us. Obviously several/many of us have the same question.

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Mental that one, I'm telling you. ---Ron Weasley, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets"

I read what chelmo posted and did send a pm. I followed what was stated. I expect an answer and would think it would be via pm. I expect it via pm since I followed what was stated.

I do not think mc/anyone with mc will publicly post the honest answer, as I stated, served with a side of integrity.

In life, there are always those who lump along, are coddled, or somehow know someone. They are treated extra special and it's a taboo subject. I realize that. However, at this point, it's detrimental and unfair to the many who do not coddle that person and are reasonable. The other thing that typically happens is the backlash against others as another form of coddling the single cog in the wheel. I hope that is not what happens.

dl

** crickets**

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Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent.

E. Roosevelt

hearing that pin drop...

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Mental that one, I'm telling you. ---Ron Weasley, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets"

I really shouldn't have to stoop to this but I am going to announce that I did receive an acknowledgment of the PM I sent.

So no crickets, no pins, no tricks.

Can you imagine how many are sent during any one disruption here on the board.
I wouldn't want to imagine facing that and the fall out of not being capable of making every single person happy. It just doesn't work that way... Happiness is a choice and not everyone chooses it.

Option 1: Freedom of choice
Option 2: Freedom of ignore feature (yes it's free on here)
Option 3: Freedom to step back and reassess if this is worth all the bad juju it brings into your life on a daily basis.

We got a WHOLE LOT of freedom here. Make happy!
X

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Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28

Nice post, X!

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Kim

Glad that you got an answer to your PM and were able to communicate to us what you gleaned from the reply.

To answer your question, I cannot imagine how many PMs are sent to the mods during times of "disruption"--I really can't. There are not a lot of people posting here and a good sized percentage would not PM them either from not caring or not bothering because of not having received any response in previous disruptions.

I am puzzled about your use of the word "stooped". Could you explain that? Thanks.

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Guess I need to clarify. Normally I don't air my business in public. I felt as if I were stooping to that level and it's a level I don't feel is necessary to make a point .

But more importantly - I didn't share anything from the PM -
Those words in that post are mine and mine alone. The matter discussed via PM is just that, a PRIVATE message between sender and recipient.

I'm the one that got on the soap box for Freedom. That was my post, my opinion, my voice.

X

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Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28

Thanks for the clarification

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Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent.

E. Roosevelt

Perhaps we need to appeal to whoever is "above" the mods. Who is in the more direct line of actually "running" this board. It may be a matter of the mods having their hands tied, so to speak.

I missed the pedophile thread as well. I'll just say that peodophilia is disturbing, and anyone or anything that would condone or promote it, is disturbed. There are a lot of very ill people in this world, sadly.

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Doing the right thing isn't always the same as doing the easy thing.

Sadly your so correct Aia there are a lot of very sick weirdo's in this world, who ever can bring abuse at any level to any child is sick......God bless all the children in the world who suffer any form of abuse at the hands of so called loved ones. God bless children every where and keep them safe.......Peace. Catherine

? hello ?

knock, knock....

dl

Yes Dl I am here, did you need something just let me know..Peace for now have a lovely day.........Catherine

Why do you guys keep responding to and baiting her? I suspect that's why the moderator closes the threads. Just stop it. It's moronic.

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If this is going to be a Christian nation that doesn't help the poor, either we have to pretend that Jesus was just as selfish as we are, or we've got to acknowledge that He commanded us to love the poor and serve the needy without condition, and then admit that we just don't want to do it.

- Stephen Colbert.

Just guessing, but, I think DL was making that statement in regards to her LACK of a PM from the mods..... ya know....."knock, knock.....anyone there????" I could be wrong, tho, ILL, and it could INDEED be you she is trying to summons.

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Doing the right thing isn't always the same as doing the easy thing.

Yes Aia you could very well be correct about waiting for the mods to answer. I also did as Chelmo asked and sent a pm, did not heard back yet. However if DL did need something from me I am here.. Peace and sincere blessings to all, this really feels so good, good for the soul, mind, and spirit..Enjoy the rest of the day, still very dark here.......Peace. Catherine

I give it 72 hrs, maybe a week---then "everything" will be back to normal!

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