To answer your "mud" allegation I would only need to observe that I too am a member of that forum and not likely to "sling mud" upon myself. Also, there are at least two other members who post both there and here at AFF who announced they are leaving "there" due to the tone the place has taken.
To answer your "slander" accusation I offer the thread in question in it's entirety to anyone who PMs me. I'll send it via email to avoid the informal "cross posting" rule that is sometimes enforced here. To avoid mistakenly identifying you with my own views on the matter I will not discuss who gets an email.
To answer your "gossip" charge I need only to remind you of the way in which AFF and those who post here are "flamed" over there. I feel that the best way to handle such offense is to simply make more information more available to all.
I was falsely accused on this forum recently and responded by changing my screen name to my real name and to openly discuss who I was. That move toward a public identity immediately stopped the accusations and even prompted the pastor of the offender to come onto the forum and apologize and explain the misunderstanding.
There's nothing wrong with shining a little light on these matters. Is there?
One thing that I have left out that has become rather apparent to me is that there are many men on that forum that I count as friends. They have not participated in the "gay jesting" that I described and it is really only the ones with the professed "banning authority" who have.
Also, in the photographs, some men are clearly being victimized and dragged into the mess. One man in particular is taunted even though he himself refuses to engage the others at that level. Something to keep in mind. It is a complex interplay and dialog and not everyone who is named or identified should be understood as being guilty of the "gay jesting."
One thing that I have left out that has become rather apparent to me is that there are many men on that forum that I count as friends. They have not participated in the "gay jesting" that I described and it is really only the ones with the professed "banning authority" who have.
Also, in the photographs, some men are clearly being victimized and dragged into the mess. One man in particular is taunted even though he himself refuses to engage the others at that level. Something to keep in mind. It is a complex interplay and dialog and not everyone who is named or identified should be understood as being guilty of the "gay jesting."
Nothing like a good Apostolic preacher hazing ...
The "grapevine" reports that unveiled attacks on DA the pitbull dog continue unfettered and amened.
The "grapevine" reports that unveiled attacks on DA the pitbull dog continue unfettered and amened.
Can you advocate for us, Lady LPW?
Indignant name calling and then silence from that side.
Maybe Lady LPW is busy and hasn't had time to respond? Maybe she feels that she'll be let down by those she tried to defend?
I had actually waited a couple of days before even saying anything, just watching how the whole thing continued to play out. I also wanted to try and understand the motivation behind the "gay jesting."
There is a fascinating social dynamic at work. Perhaps I'll try and put it into an essay as I learn more about its workings.
Can't wait til the big boys show up to tell us no such thing happened.
My offer still stands...
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Originally Posted by Brother David
... To answer your "slander" accusation I offer the thread in question in it's entirety to anyone who PMs me. I'll send it via email to avoid the informal "cross posting" rule that is sometimes enforced here. To avoid mistakenly identifying you with my own views on the matter I will not discuss who gets an email.
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Some think I interpreted it wrongly. Maybe. Most, just went "eww!"
The "grapevine" reports that unveiled attacks on DA the pitbull dog continue unfettered and amened.
Can you advocate for us, Lady LPW?
Not a member of that forum Dan, so no.
I am a member of this one, though somedays I really question why.
All the talk of how awful some of them are on another forum... if they're Conservative or more Conservative than us, we are looking for every opportunity to point out their faults. Does that make us better? Or does it just make us feel better?
Are we any better for it? No, we're actually worse.
"He called me names first, teacher!"
It's all very "grade school".
Enjoy the playground. I'm out.
Sometimes we just have to get over others... and sometimes we have to get over ourselves.
__________________ Mrs. LPW
Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
Brother David,
I don't know you.
I'm only surmising,
but I think you might need to get over yourself. I'm a busy mother and wife. I used to be more active on the forum but I don't have the time or patience for adults acting like toddlers when I have two to look after in real life.
FYI, read my posts. I never defended anyone for anything.
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Originally Posted by Brother David
Indignant name calling and then silence from that side.
Maybe Lady LPW is busy and hasn't had time to respond? Maybe she feels that she'll be let down by those she tried to defend?
I had actually waited a couple of days before even saying anything, just watching how the whole thing continued to play out. I also wanted to try and understand the motivation behind the "gay jesting."
There is a fascinating social dynamic at work. Perhaps I'll try and put it into an essay as I learn more about its workings.
__________________ Mrs. LPW
Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
Brother David,
I don't know you.
I'm only surmising,
but I think you might need to get over yourself. I'm a busy mother and wife. I used to be more active on the forum but I don't have the time or patience for adults acting like toddlers when I have two to look after in real life.
That's pretty much what I was saying. You're busy.
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Originally Posted by Mrs. LP
FYI, read my posts. I never defended anyone for anything.
Re-reading my posts I don't see where I ever criticized you for "defending" anything. I did mention "name calling" however. You accused me of possibly "slander" but certainly "gossip."
As I pointed out, the "gossip" is more of a "give and take" combined with a healthy bit of "you can take it or leave it." The "slander" accusation however, is an empty one as anyone can read the thread in question if they wish.
You're busy.
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