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J-Roc · #51 02-19-2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AmazingGrace

I just dont want to see this place end up like the other...

I distinctly remember you being part of the fist fights with Caston over there, so it really is odd to see you, of all people, complaining of things ending up in some manner...and quite frankly things are going smoothly over there...so I dont know what you mean by "end up like the other"

Darcie · #52 02-19-2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by J-Roc

I distinctly remember you being part of the fist fights with Caston over there, so it really is odd to see you, of all people, complaining of things ending up in some manner...and quite frankly things are going smoothly over there...so I dont know what you mean by "end up like the other"

Sure don't get this kind of grief over there, and no not everyone is a liberal over there.

CC1 · #53 02-19-2008, 04:23 PM

I understand Amazing Grace's concern since DA is almost single handedly responsible for part of the exodus from AFF.

I hope DA and others will learn that they don't do their positions any favors by being offensive in the presentation of their views.

One can contend for a position with class and respect for others.

It is the downward spiral of the quality of posting that has contributed to me not spending as much time at AFF as I had in the past (along with work and some other pressing reasons).

I am posting this as myself not an admin. This is just my personal view.

Mrs. LPW · #54 02-19-2008, 04:24 PM

As long as the name calling doesn't return, I'm sure we'll all be fine.

CC1 · #55 02-19-2008, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrs. LPW

As long as the name calling doesn't return, I'm sure we'll all be fine.

It goes beyond name calling. Some know how to stay within the letter of the rules but yet be condescending and offensive.

dizzyde · #56 02-19-2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CC1

I understand Amazing Grace's concern since DA is almost single handedly responsible for part of the exodus from AFF.

I hope DA and others will learn that they don't do their positions any favors by being offensive in the presentation of their views.

One can contend for a position with class and respect for others.

It is the downward spiral of the quality of posting that has contributed to me not spending as much time at AFF as I had in the past (along with work and some other pressing reasons).

I am posting this as myself not an admin. This is just my personal view.

I do agree with this, I wish that there could be respect for opposing viewpoints, the mocking that has happened at times seem a little mean-spirited.

And I will include myself, I haven't always been as kind as I could have been. That being said, I don't think anyone is looking for a Maranatha, Cumbuya, holding hands around the campfire environment. Discussion is healthy.

It is fine line, but I think as responsible adults we are capable of it!

J-Roc · #57 02-19-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrs. LPW

As long as the name calling doesn't return, I'm sure we'll all be fine.

I, too, can do without all the name calling and offensive labeling...but it was always two-sided.

Mrs. LPW · #58 02-19-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CC1

It goes beyond name calling. Some know how to stay within the letter of the rules but yet be condescending and offensive.

I was just trying to be light.

CC1 · #59 02-19-2008, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dizzyde

I do agree with this, I wish that there could be respect for opposing viewpoints, the mocking that has happened at times seem a little mean-spirited.

And I will include myself, I haven't always been as kind as I could have been. That being said, I don't think anyone is looking for a Maranatha, Cumbuya, holding hands around the campfire environment. Discussion is healthy.

It is fine line, but I think as responsible adults we are capable of it!

I have crossed the proverbial line a few times myself but have tried not to as a rule. Some seem to relish poking others in the eye and I see no positive results from that other than perhaps some perverse pleasure in the mind of the provoker.

Brother Price · #60 02-19-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CC1

I understand Amazing Grace's concern since DA is almost single handedly responsible for part of the exodus from AFF.

I hope DA and others will learn that they don't do their positions any favors by being offensive in the presentation of their views.

One can contend for a position with class and respect for others.

It is the downward spiral of the quality of posting that has contributed to me not spending as much time at AFF as I had in the past (along with work and some other pressing reasons).

I am posting this as myself not an admin. This is just my personal view.

CC1,

I respect the admin team on this forum, and the changes will be for the good of this forum. However, I feel I should point out something.

There was name calling and offense on both sides of this issue. Hopefully we have all grown up to see the error of such actions.

Also, to blame one member among thousands for the exodus, then why did the exodus continue after that member was banned? This reasoning is not in alignment with cognitive reasoning. They left, because they wanted to, not because someone forced them to.

But, you are right, and I will strive to continue in the right spirit I have attempted to post in the past on this forum.

Brother Price