Is it time for moderators?

[CandyApple]

All that I'm authorized to say is that it involves mind control lasers. And LOTS of broccoli and orange juice. And REALLY big drums- one fills up 1/3 of a room.

[isabel]

George...George, are you fanning the flames? I see a halo that is a little bent:)

Izzy

[Curious George]

Originally Posted by CandyApple

All that I'm authorized to say is that it involves mind control lasers. And LOTS of broccoli and orange juice. And REALLY big drums- one fills up 1/3 of a room.

I did not know that please tell me more if you can . I always wondered what they did there . seems to be a little different than one flew over the co co s nest.

[Curious George]

Originally Posted by isabel

George...George, are you fanning the flames? I see a halo that is a little bent:)

Izzy

Little red pointy ears today

[isabel]

Now I see them. You do like to stir the pot until it boils. Careful they might get you in the cross fire.:)

Izzy

[RAINBOWWAVES]

Originally Posted by Curious George

Candy I’m confused could you elaborate a little more on the mental instruction thing.

Candyapples post has to be the most bizzare to date. This thread was about whether we need mods...i simply pointed out that some come to boards to make trouble and that's a fact...and the bios are not personal..a person puts it there so all can see whether they share some common ground..I only quoted what the person put on thier bio..not a total lie like candyapple put about me..she is obviously into telling fibs and spreading gossip..she totally has mixed bananas and oranges..I would really hate to see her in a court of law..LOL...my bio says i like to play PENNY poker.....once a month and win or lose about $3.00...should i go to gamblers annon? ? ? LOL...I have used her bizzare post as a forward...it has really made alot of ppl hysterical. There sure are alot of wackos loose.

[CandyApple]

You still think I'm serious about you being a gambling addict? Or that I'm unaware that you gamble for pennies? WOW! I was being an a ess ess, but I guess you missed it.

Okay someone tell me, is my writing really that bad? Am I that unclear?
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and the bios are not personal

If, for example, I put in my bio that I was blind, would that not be something that pertains to me, personally? And if someone were to attack/mock me over that detail, would they not be making a personal attack?

LOL...I have used her bizzare post as a forward...it has really made alot of ppl hysterical. There sure are alot of wackos loose.

*I* forwarded this to President George W. Bush himself. He stated, and I quote, "The lack of tact and comprehension displayed by the lady from Florida astounds even me. I would find her writings humorous if it weren't for the fact that her and people like her are voting in this country."

[deeptrance]

CandyApple, 'tis best never to debate RW. She has a persecution complex but is otherwise a fun contributor to this forum. She put me on "ignore" in response to a post that I intended to be friendly and helpful but she read it as an extreme attack against her. Once she decides that you're an enemy, it's hard to regain any confidence from her. Why this is remains a mystery to me. I find her fascinating and will continue to enjoy most of her posts and am sorry that she decided I was a pit bull turned loose to disrupt her playground. I've never seen anyone on ANY forum with so much paranoia about being the target of hate and conspiracies against her. Paranoid much? Aaa-yup!

[Curious George]

Originally Posted by CandyApple

You still think I'm serious about you being a gambling addict? Or that I'm unaware that you gamble for pennies? WOW! I was being an a ess ess, but I guess you missed it.

Okay someone tell me, is my writing really that bad? Am I that unclear?
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If, for example, I put in my bio that I was blind, would that not be something that pertains to me, personally? And if someone were to attack/mock me over that detail, would they not be making a personal attack?

*I* forwarded this to President George W. Bush himself. He stated, and I quote, "The lack of tact and comprehension displayed by the lady from Florida astounds even me. I would find her writings humorous if it weren't for the fact that her and people like her are voting in this country."

You know George bush

[kimbercuddles]

Originally Posted by deeptrance

CandyApple, 'tis best never to debate RW. She has a persecution complex but is otherwise a fun contributor to this forum. She put me on "ignore" in response to a post that I intended to be friendly and helpful but she read it as an extreme attack against her. Once she decides that you're an enemy, it's hard to regain any confidence from her. Why this is remains a mystery to me. I find her fascinating and will continue to enjoy most of her posts and am sorry that she decided I was a pit bull turned loose to disrupt her playground. I've never seen anyone on ANY forum with so much paranoia about being the target of hate and conspiracies against her. Paranoid much? Aaa-yup!

Don't make me send the dog catcher after you, Deeptrance... you raging pit bull!

[Wyody]

Ahhh, I can hear it now.
The first annual Talkstates Choir Concert!
We don't need a moderator - we need a Conductor!!

[deeptrance]

How about MOODerators instead of MODerators?

Mooderators would be able to alter your mood by simply pushing certain buttons. There would be different sections of the forum for whatever mood you want, and if you click on it then your mood automatically changes to match the title of the forum.

A good use for this would be when someone's mate wants sex but you're not in the mood, you just go click on the "sexy and horny" link and BINGO, you're ready to give your partner everything they desire!

One forum would be "random mood" --- that's for when you're feeling adventurous and you'll accept whatever mood you happen to get. How bizarre would that be? Especially if it were programmed so that each person is in a completely different mood from everyone else in any given thread.

[isabel]

You are twisted. I'm in a go to work mood. See yeah.

Izzy

[MyAzi]

Keep this thread going I am finding all of you quite entertaining. Thank you!

[scirocco22]

...sexy and horny link??? hahahahahaaa

*looks around for it*


--'rocco

[deeptrance]

Originally Posted by isabel

I'm in a go to work mood.

Wow, I've never had one of those. Can you post a link to it, please?

[CandyApple]

I tried to change my user status, but it came up censored out. So much for self-appointing myself as Moderator. Let's try a few more name tags

If all else fails, I'll be back to Sleepy.

[Wyody]

think we should discuss the idea of moderators and rules. It is unreal to think there is a place in this world with no rules. I like rules. Keeps people civil.
Izzy

While it might be interesting to establish guidelines, just where would we find moderators? To date (and no offense) I have seen no one among us that should be set over us.
That seems to leave two possibilities:
Flip over to C-D and hire a couple of mods (ar-ar) or
Let Admin do what Admin will.

Heck, we're not even working here yet! Some preliminary data on states and a whole bunch of blustering and/or otherwise benign "passing-of-time" on the forums ... which is beginning to remind me of bowling-night.

[deeptrance]

Originally Posted by CandyApple

All that I'm authorized to say is that it involves mind control lasers. And LOTS of broccoli and orange juice. And REALLY big drums- one fills up 1/3 of a room.

Each time I've visited this thread since it spilled over to a third page, I'm assaulted by this extremely disturbing post at the top of the page.

My nightmares are increasingly vivid and reminiscent of the darkest moments of Fellini mixed with the depressing minimalism of Bergman. I can't even go near a grocery store or look inside my refrigerator out of fear of seeing broccoli and/or orange juice. I've given up my African drumming and canceled my appointment for laser surgery.

Am still working on finding a way to live at least a mile beneath the surface of the ocean, where I'll hopefully be safe.

[washington native]

Originally Posted by RodFarlee

Anyone who feels an additional rule would be helpful to the forum could propose it by posting a poll, so we could take a vote.

A similar vote could be used if a truly disruptive individual requires banning.

where is the line where i can stand to burn books i don't like?

[RodFarlee]

Originally Posted by washington native

where is the line where i can stand to burn books i don't like?

First, you have to buy it. Many of us think the line starts here:
http://www.talkstates.com/forum/comm....html#post6626
with subsequent chapters littered here
http://www.talkstates.com/forum/comm...ry-jewish.html
there, and everywhere it seems.

[Wyody]

Originally Posted by RodFarlee

First, you have to buy it. Many of us think the line starts here:
http://www.talkstates.com/forum/comm....html#post6626
with subsequent chapters littered here
http://www.talkstates.com/forum/comm...ry-jewish.html
there, and everywhere it seems.

Rod1, do you disagree with the content of the mentioned items?
I agree with them and "know" they're correct but wanted to make sure I can read your post in context- even though I'm butting in here to your response. (excuse please)

[RodFarlee]

Originally Posted by Wyody

Rod1, do you disagree with the content of the mentioned items?

It is difficult to get past the beautiful prose, the flawless logic and mountains of objective evidence presented [tongue so firmly planted in cheek it hurts!] to get to the heart of the matter: control of U.S. foreign policy. Let's see, who would be able to actually offer first hand evidence on this question? Any of the hundreds of individuals who have attended U.S. Cabinet meetings over the past several decades could. None have said a thing to substantiate this. All else is inference.

I have previously posted all I have to contribute on this topic:
http://www.talkstates.com/forum/comm....html#post6697
Please note the last sentence of same, and take a read through that and pursue any of the links that you find credible. Far more knowledgable observers of U.S. foreign policy than I would variously give 10% to 90% credence to this theory. The more knowledgable the observer, the lower their number is. None give 0%, but none give 100%.

Again, lacking proof, all one has is inference. All I can claim to believe is that it might be at the very most 50% true with a 50% margin of error, and with far more certainty about that second number than about the first. To claim more, one would have to have served in the U.S. Cabinet, or in the Oval Office, not just be an outside observer. Or be a conspiracy theorist, of course.

[washington native]

Originally Posted by RodFarlee

First, you have to buy it. Many of us think the line starts here:
http://www.talkstates.com/forum/comm....html#post6626
with subsequent chapters littered here
http://www.talkstates.com/forum/comm...ry-jewish.html
there, and everywhere it seems.

maybe i should create a sarcasm font so you get my real point.

[RodFarlee]

Originally Posted by washington native

maybe i should create a sarcasm font so you get my real point.

Yeah, chuckle, I do. Welcome to the ranks of those of us proud to have been banned from c-d, by the way.

And indeed there is irony in that, irony abounds here...

[washington native]

Originally Posted by RodFarlee

Yeah, chuckle, I do. Welcome to the ranks of those of us proud to have been banned from c-d, by the way.

And indeed there is irony in that, irony abounds here...

well thank you rod. i was "modified" one too many times and sent the head idiot, the one who "modified" me a several times in one sitting, an e-mailed copy of the posts i made in response to being "modified" ... for actually, nothing more than wily-nily reasons.

what made me most proud was the time line for my return to that site: NEVER. shoot, i think 100 percent of my old high school girlfriends would at least go out on one date with me again if mrs. washington native wised up and left me. very few people have had enough of me to say NEVER.

good to be here.

[RodFarlee]

Scotty, beam us over to the Welcome Washington Native thread...
http://www.talkstates.com/forum/intr....html#post9740

[Wyody]

Originally Posted by RodFarlee

It is difficult to get past the beautiful prose, the flawless logic and mountains of objective evidence presented [tongue so firmly planted in cheek it hurts!] to get to the heart of the matter: control of U.S. foreign policy. Let's see, who would be able to actually offer first hand evidence on this question? Any of the hundreds of individuals who have attended U.S. Cabinet meetings over the past several decades could. None have said a thing to substantiate this. All else is inference.

I have previously posted all I have to contribute on this topic:
http://www.talkstates.com/forum/comm....html#post6697
Please note the last sentence of same, and take a read through that and pursue any of the links that you find credible. Far more knowledgable observers of U.S. foreign policy than I would variously give 10% to 90% credence to this theory. The more knowledgable the observer, the lower their number is. None give 0%, but none give 100%.

Again, lacking proof, all one has is inference. All I can claim to believe is that it might be at the very most 50% true with a 50% margin of error, and with far more certainty about that second number than about the first. To claim more, one would have to have served in the U.S. Cabinet, or in the Oval Office, not just be an outside observer. Or be a conspiracy theorist, of course.

I get a chuckle every time a link takes me right back to that same post. How many times have you done that lately?? Just absolutely cracks me up - and I still believe it.
What good are a bunch of facts when I truly believe it and there are mind-control lasers out there?

Ooooooh-Ooooooooh The Israelites!! (fade to Steve Martin doing "The Egyptian") (Edward G. riding the Hebrew man-lift).