can we call a truce

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 11:20 am

pantsonfire321@aol.com wrote: If a person has a high post count it tell's me that you are a long standing well respected and highly valued member .. why feel ashamed you have earned it by regular contribution's to many many different discussion's and topic's. .. To reach into the thousands is a great achievement it means you have made many friend's and hopfully new member's will look to you for guidance . I've seen many people come and go and shoot way past me ..i'm not bothered .. the number to me is not important surely it's the contribution and content that count( i like fluffy) No one person is bigger than FG ... in a ideal world we should all be seen as equal:)

Good points Pantz, as well as what BR put, freedom of choice, I hope that newbies and oldies alike take the post counts for what they are, and if they are deciding who to respond to or align with due to post count then they maybe should read into the persons posts further and judge then if they want to stick with reading quality or quantity.

Some posters may look "boring" to others if they post mostly fluff but if you come here to FG looking for substance, then you have to make an honest attempt to look into that further.

Don't judge a member by their post count :wah:

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 12:08 pm

Let me just say this about that (;) ) (meaning Clancy's post)

I'm a very happily married woman, but I could just KISS you!!

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 12:08 pm

chonsigirl wrote: I am sorry to have upset you, especially Bez. It is hard for me to explain sometimes, what FG means to me.

Chonsi, :yh_hugs :yh_hugs

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 12:12 pm

I have already posted my position on post counts early on in this thread. I don't read them as a status symbol, but I do check them for someone I haven't come across before. They can be useful, otherwise, they don't bother me. But if Chonsi goes, I would be very grieved to lose such a wonderful, inspiring, and caring member.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 12:17 pm

chonsigirl wrote:

I am sorry to have upset you, especially Bez. It is hard for me to explain sometimes, what FG means to me.

Chonsi...I haven't been upset at all and i know exactly what FG means to you..:-4

Clancy...I don't care what you and others keep saying about being 'NICE'.....it means being agreeable, kind, friendly, considerate etc. (according to THE LITTLE OXFORD DICTIONARY)...What's wrong with that ????

DesignerGal · Post by **DesignerGal** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 12:31 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: There's nothing wrong with that (sorry for jumping in like this), I think we should all strive for that in life. However, I've noticed people being the Nice Nazis and going around trying to censor other members with comments like "be nice" or "here we go again." Its exhausting trying to predict what someone might, possibly, could maybe, on a bad day, take exception to. The snide little comments could just as easily be left off the boards and just kept as a thought. I'm trying to do my best in that regard.

I FULLY agree. I keep starting to type stuff all over and IM laike, Wait, that could be taken the wrong way. Im terrified to post anything sarcastic or witty around this place anymore.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 12:39 pm

DesignerGal wrote: I FULLY agree. I keep starting to type stuff all over and IM laike, Wait, that could be taken the wrong way. Im terrified to post anything sarcastic or witty around this place anymore.
USE SMILEYS!!! It is a shame that we have to be so concerned that what we are saying, when meant in jest will be taken as a jab. There is still some tension here, but not anything like it was, and I for one, think everyone is doing their best to be understanding and bring peace back to the Garden.

If someone posts something you are taken aback by, just PM them and say, "Could you explain what you menat by that?" It doesn't have to be nasty when you're asking for clarification. Don't stop being yourselves. Because I happen to like yourselves, just as they are, (well, most of you anyway... :yh_bigsmi ) and I am so happy with everyone getting it all out, getting the bad $h!t aired away and trying to all get along.

DesignerGal · Post by **DesignerGal** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 12:39 pm

ArnoldLayne wrote: Oooh! I heard there were kisses being handed out

*Arnold puckers his lips*

*DesignerGal punches Arnold on his mouth!*

Just kidding, its a joke!

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 12:41 pm

DesignerGal wrote: *DesignerGal punches Arnold on his mouth!*

Just kidding, its a joke!

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 1:01 pm

BabyRider wrote: USE SMILEYS!!! It is a shame that we have to be so concerned that what we are saying, when meant in jest will be taken as a jab. There is still some tension here, but not anything like it was, and I for one, think everyone is doing their best to be understanding and bring peace back to the Garden.

If someone posts something you are taken aback by, just PM them and say, "Could you explain what you menat by that?" It doesn't have to be nasty when you're asking for clarification. Don't stop being yourselves. Because I happen to like yourselves, just as they are, (well, most of you anyway... :yh_bigsmi ) and I am so happy with everyone getting it all out, getting the bad $h!t aired away and trying to all get along.

I use smilies too if I make a joke that could be taken the wrong way. They're really useful to express your intent.

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 1:30 pm

ArnoldLayne wrote: Oooh! I heard there were kisses being handed out

*Arnold puckers his lips*

I'll step up to the plate and give you one!! 'Long as they aren't too dang

sore from that OTHER girl!!

;)

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 2:19 pm

CARLA wrote: Personally I don't think post count should be removed, every forum has post counts. Now does it matter to me what my count is, or the next guys count is NO it truly doesn't. But for other it does as so be it, let them enjoy their post counts just like I enjoy reading them. For me its doens't matter a tinkers damn one way or the other but I do feel post count go with the territory called forums.

People relax breath deep take a walk it is a forum not your life perspective is needed we are suppose to be enjoying coming here and chatting with each other.???? :-4

And if every forum had members jump into molten lava volcanos I suppose youd do that too ? :rolleyes:

Whats a post count got to do with the price of beef in Taiwan anyway ?

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 2:20 pm

ArnoldLayne wrote: Oooh! I heard there were kisses being handed out

*Arnold puckers his lips*

:yh_kiss

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 2:21 pm

i cant even believe this thread is still going

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 2:21 pm

Nomad wrote: And if every forum had members jump into molten lava volcanos I suppose youd do that too ? :rolleyes:

Whats a post count got to do with the price of beef in Taiwan anyway ?

the higher the post count the more people online chatting, the more people on line chatting the less time they are out there spending money on beef, less money spent on beef means lower revenue, lower revenue generates higher prices to compensate....

got it

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 2:28 pm

minks wrote: the higher the post count the more people online chatting, the more people on line chatting the less time they are out there spending money on beef, less money spent on beef means lower revenue, lower revenue generates higher prices to compensate....

got it

So its a get rich quick scheme ? :-6 Sure ! Count me in.

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 2:34 pm

Nomad wrote: So its a get rich quick scheme ? :-6 Sure ! Count me in.

k

you send me your bank account number I will be sure to make regular deposits I promise....

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 2:37 pm

minks wrote: k

you send me your bank account number I will be sure to make regular deposits I promise....

;) gotcha Im on it like white on rice.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 2:38 pm

buttercup wrote: i cant even believe this thread is still going

IT'S THE RETURN OF THE "BUTTER" THREAD!!!! AAAUUUUUGGGHHHH!!!! EVERYONE, RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!!!!!!!! :yh_rotfl

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 2:41 pm

Nomad wrote:

gotcha Im on it like white on rice.

Oh I like "Butter" on rice

That was just for BR

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 2:50 pm

I have some red toe jam today.

signed the threadkiller

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 2:51 pm

What the hell are you people talking about ? :-3 Sometimes I think I should just pull my own head off and be done with it.

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 2:52 pm

Nomad wrote: What the hell are you people talking about ? :-3 Sometimes I think I should just pull my own head off and be done with it.

that would be messy

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 2:57 pm

Nomad wrote: What the hell are you people talking about ? :-3 Sometimes I think I should just pull my own head off and be done with it.

:wah: that would be something to watch. Hmmm do you hand out plastic covering for your show like Gallagher does??

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 2:58 pm

Nomad wrote: What the hell are you people talking about ? :-3 Sometimes I think I should just pull my own head off and be done with it.
I got a pair of vice-grips that might come in handy.... :yh_wink

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 3:15 pm

Nomad wrote:

gotcha Im on it like white on rice.

is that brown rice?

:rolleyes:

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:24 pm

Nomad wrote: What the hell are you people talking about ? :-3 Sometimes I think I should just pull my own head off and be done with it.

I haven't read all this thread update, but who could go past such an interesting offer. Can I watch, Nomad??? And can we then maybe auction your head - it would make a really neat trophy above someone's fireplace.... dddddeeeeeppp thought!!

:yh_rotfl

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:29 pm

AussiePam wrote: I haven't read all this thread update, but who could go past such an interesting offer. Can I watch, Nomad??? And can we then maybe auction your head - it would make a really neat trophy above someone's fireplace.... dddddeeeeeppp thought!!

:yh_rotfl

It would stop the kids getting too near the fire anyway Pam....they'd run off in fear

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:30 pm

Bez wrote: It would stop the kids getting too near the fire anyway Pam....they'd run off in fear

Well, it's about time someone found a use for Nomad's head. :yh_rotfl

:-4 ya Puddles!!! :yh_kiss

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:32 pm

And on a more serious note.... please let's keep the post counts. We've had enough change in here right now to last me personally quite a while. Time we moved on, IMHO, and - taking into account what all of us have learned over the past weeks - got back to debating current issues and all the usual stuff we get up to, being our abnormal, outrageous, colourful and fearless selves.

Pam has spoken !!! grin

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:35 pm

AussiePam wrote: And on a more serious note.... please let's keep the post counts. We've had enough change in here right now to last me personally quite a while. Time we moved on, IMHO, and - taking into account what all of us have learned over the past weeks - got back to debating current issues and all the usual stuff we get up to, being our abnormal, outrageous, colourful and fearless selves.

Pam has spoken !!! grin
You're the second or 3rd person I've seen asking for a thread with some substance, Pam, and I just posted one.

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 7:42 pm

I reckon everything you post has substance BR !! I mean that. You've always been a tower of strength too. There's a lot of different kinds of substance - and not all substance involves debating current issues. Substance of any kind requires actual thought - not just nice noises. That's what I meant.

On my way back from a meeting I heard on my car radio a song by Fat Boy Slim - and I thought of all of us, FGers, as I listened. Here's the first verse. And I mean it inclusively of the whole bloody motley crew lot of us!

You've come a long way Baby

Through the bad times and the good

I want to celebrate you Baby

I want to praise you like I should !!!

And we have - come a long way !!!!

(By my definition - this post cost me actual thought and therefore has substance.. grin.)

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 7:50 pm

:wah: :wah: Nomadness you get me every time.

[QUOTE]And if every forum had members jump into molten lava volcanos I suppose youd do that too ?

Whats a post count got to do with the price of beef in Taiwan anyway ?[/QUOTE] :-3

SNOOZE, that new avitar works for me lady..!!

Waltzing Matilda · Post by **Waltzing Matilda** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:16 am

Hi All..I havent been here long..as you can tell by my post counts:) but I have lurked for some time.

I joined this forum because Ive enjoyed the discussions and humour from the posters who particiate here.

I would love to add more to the forum...but atm..Ill just read:-3 .

I ve tried to understand whats been happening here...My welcome thread made me feel comfortable and wanted....but Im still not sure

.

Maybe us newcomers could be called seedlings...sounds nicer

PS.....If you dont want me here..Ill go and start a goodbye thread:p .

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:21 am

Don't be like that Waltzing Matilda!!! Any forum has occasional ructions, and you've happened upon a regrouping time. In a way, this is a good time to join us all. Everyone's done a bit of personal spring cleaning, and we're starting to do kangaroo hops all over the Garden once again. Grin..

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:22 am

Waltzing Matilda wrote: Hi All..I havent been here long..as you can tell by my post counts:) but I have lurked for some time.

I joined this forum because Ive enjoyed the discussions and humour from the posters who particiate here.

I would love to add more to the forum...but atm..Ill just read:-3 .

I ve tried to understand whats been happening here...My welcome thread made me feel comfortable and wanted....but Im still not sure

.

Maybe us newcomers could be called seedlings...sounds nicer

PS.....If you dont want me here..Ill go and start a goodbye thread:p .

Feeling sorry for yourself is not allowed ..YOU ARE VERY MUCH WANTED HERE so join in your opinion count's alot so enjoy.

Waltzing Matilda · Post by **Waltzing Matilda** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:41 am

pantsonfire321@aol.com wrote: Feeling sorry for yourself is not allowed ..YOU ARE VERY MUCH WANTED HERE so join in your opinion count's alot so enjoy.Hi Pants.....I appreciate your reply:) me thinks we,ll be good mates.......and I never feel sorry for myself...I feel sorry for the bloke that married me:wah:

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:43 am

Waltzing Matilda wrote: Hi Pants.....I appreciate your reply:) me thinks we,ll be good mates.......and I never feel sorry for myself...I feel sorry for the bloke that married me:wah:

Stick with me kid i'll get yeh swearing and cursing ...insult's are compulsory by the way ..how are you doing tell us a bit more about yourself ...

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:46 am

Waltzing Matilda wrote: Hi Pants.....I appreciate your reply:).I feel sorry for the bloke that married me:wah:

maybe that's why mine wont marry me ..off to ponder .....................got bored with that...... i'll just live in sin ...i like to be different .:sneaky:

Post by **spot** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:50 am

Waltzing Matilda wrote: PS.....If you dont want me here..Ill go and start a goodbye thread:p .You stick around, Matilda. The rule is the more you talk, the more we feed you. Here, have a biscuit.

Has Australasia suddenly got the Internet? I thought it had been around for ages down under, but there's a slew of antipodeans sticking their heads out of holes all of a sudden.

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:55 am

spot wrote: You stick around, Matilda. The rule is the more you talk, the more we feed you. Here, have a biscuit.

Has Australasia suddenly got the Internet? I thought it had been around for ages down under, but there's a slew of antipodeans sticking their heads out of holes all of a sudden.

Tilly little tip you will always need a dictionary to read anything of Spot's ..He's a good man though .. and he like's newbie's ..he just can't eat a whole one .:wah:

Waltzing Matilda · Post by **Waltzing Matilda** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:57 am

pantsonfire321@aol.com wrote: Stick with me kid i'll get yeh swearing and cursing ...insult's are compulsory by the way ..how are you doing tell us a bit more about yourself ...Pants..I could tell you swear words youve proberly never heard off:

Waltzing Matilda · Post by **Waltzing Matilda** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 1:00 am

spot wrote: You stick around, Matilda. The rule is the more you talk, the more we feed you. Here, have a biscuit.

Has Australasia suddenly got the Internet? I thought it had been around for ages down under, but there's a slew of antipodeans sticking their heads out of holes all of a sudden.Antipodeans....Im getting the dictionary out Spot ...Ill be back:)