Almost ALL of the trash posting here would never happen if that person was directly in front of you. We all are guilty of being Keyboard warriors at one time or another. If you really get offended by what someone types here?...You might really need to just find something else to waste your valuable time doing..and leave.

Some of you guys wouldn't last 5 minutes at a gathering of my brothers, cousins and me. We brutalize each other every chance we get, it's a big source of amusement for us and keeps me from growing up and taking myself too seriously.

(03-23-2023 06:58 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  Almost ALL of the trash posting here would never happen if that person was directly in front of you. We all are guilty of being Keyboard warriors at one time or another. If you really get offended by what someone types here?...You might really need to just find something else to waste your valuable time doing..and leave.

Unfortunately for me I’m plain spoken. So anything I post I would say to your face. It is not always advantageous. When I was younger fists would fly more times than not along with having anger issues life was not always a cakewalk even though i have size on most. Thank God literally he helped me mature out of that. I remember some years back a guy told me that someone told him I was talking trash about him. He told the guy he was a LIAR because he knew without a doubt if I had anything to say about him I would have no problem telling him face to face.

Of course, I grew up before the age of social media and I remember my wife saying when it was in its infancy people will post things on there they would never say in front of you.

(03-23-2023 07:57 PM)TigerBlue4Ever Wrote:  Some of you guys wouldn't last 5 minutes at a gathering of my brothers, cousins and me. We brutalize each other every chance we get, it's a big source of amusement for us and keeps me from growing up and taking myself too seriously.

These are people you know. Good friends have no problem gassing each other without getting pissed off and going to blows. I do it also with good buddies. I don't however get into pissing contests with people I don't know like happens here. I'm too old to get into fist fights over stupid schit.

(03-23-2023 07:57 PM)TigerBlue4Ever Wrote:  Some of you guys wouldn't last 5 minutes at a gathering of my brothers, cousins and me. We brutalize each other every chance we get, it's a big source of amusement for us and keeps me from growing up and taking myself too seriously.

IF my brothers arent givin me some ration of shite then something is wrong.

(03-23-2023 08:50 PM)BlueDragon Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 06:58 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  Almost ALL of the trash posting here would never happen if that person was directly in front of you. We all are guilty of being Keyboard warriors at one time or another. If you really get offended by what someone types here?...You might really need to just find something else to waste your valuable time doing..and leave.

Unfortunately for me I’m plain spoken. So anything I post I would say to your face. It is not always advantageous. When I was younger fists would fly more times than not along with having anger issues life was not always a cakewalk even though i have size on most. Thank God literally he helped me mature out of that. I remember some years back a guy told me that someone told him I was talking trash about him. He told the guy he was a LIAR because he knew without a doubt if I had anything to say about him I would have no problem telling him face to face.

Of course, I grew up before the age of social media and I remember my wife saying when it was in its infancy people will post things on there they would never say in front of you.

I don't recall you being overly ugly to anyone here. I expect you have more self control than you give yourself credit for. There have been plenty of times I wanted to go full on nuclear and then something in my head just says..."I don't know these people. Why the hell do I care what they think or say?" So..then I go find something productive to do besides post BS on a msg. board to someone I couldn't care less about. What a waste time and effort that is.

(03-22-2023 09:01 PM)Kyle Mack Wrote:  Has the OP troll mod providing an example of a personal attack?

If this thread hasn't shown you what an example is then I don't know what to tell you... at least you have finally figured out I've been a moderator here this whole time.

(03-22-2023 03:02 PM)The Sicatoka Wrote:  

(03-22-2023 02:52 PM)Mr_XcentricK Wrote:  People want to have "civilized" discussions when the question posed is something like "can you be Christian and a Democrat?"

Well, can one?

Discarding a thesis statement prima facia out of hand is a sign one is:
- unwilling to carry honest debate, or
- knows their position is indefensible and thus goes ad hominem against the question*.

Frankly, I could argue either side of that question. That may surprise some of you.


*Yes, ad hominem attacks are against humans, not notions, but you understand the point.

The premise is flawed to begin with so an honest debate is highly unlikely. The Bible is very clear on what it takes to be a Christian and political party is not party is not a requirement. It is also telling that the point is very recent and is another stretch to demonize the other side.

Now before you argue that abortion is indefensible as a Christian then so is capital punishment. It also leaves out the 61% of ALL Americans that support legal abortion. And pssst, the Dems that do not favor it

A closer look at Republicans who favor legal abortion and Democrats who oppose it:
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/20...oppose-it/

To be human is to be complex and hypocritical. Sorry but yes discarding a flawed argument prima facia is okay

(03-24-2023 01:13 PM)shere khan Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 07:57 PM)TigerBlue4Ever Wrote:  Some of you guys wouldn't last 5 minutes at a gathering of my brothers, cousins and me. We brutalize each other every chance we get, it's a big source of amusement for us and keeps me from growing up and taking myself too seriously.

IF my brothers arent givin me some ration of shite then something is wrong.

there's a reason I call me brother, lil bubba ... yeah, I'm big bubba .... he's better than thine!

when he finally whooped muh arse, it was too much fonzies moving forward ... talk to him every day!

@tearsOfJoyLaughter&Pain

(03-27-2023 04:16 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-24-2023 01:13 PM)shere khan Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 07:57 PM)TigerBlue4Ever Wrote:  Some of you guys wouldn't last 5 minutes at a gathering of my brothers, cousins and me. We brutalize each other every chance we get, it's a big source of amusement for us and keeps me from growing up and taking myself too seriously.

IF my brothers arent givin me some ration of shite then something is wrong.

there's a reason I call me brother, lil bubba ... yeah, I'm big bubba .... he's better than thine!

when he finally whooped muh arse, it was too much fonzies moving forward ... talk to him every day!

@tearsOfJoyLaughter&Pain

#sacredriteofpassage

(03-27-2023 04:16 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-24-2023 01:13 PM)shere khan Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 07:57 PM)TigerBlue4Ever Wrote:  Some of you guys wouldn't last 5 minutes at a gathering of my brothers, cousins and me. We brutalize each other every chance we get, it's a big source of amusement for us and keeps me from growing up and taking myself too seriously.

IF my brothers arent givin me some ration of shite then something is wrong.

there's a reason I call me brother, lil bubba ... yeah, I'm big bubba .... he's better than thine!

when he finally whooped muh arse, it was too much fonzies moving forward ... talk to him every day!

@tearsOfJoyLaughter&Pain

I was the eldest and biggest and strongest. The middle was the sneakiest, covert ops, fought dirty. They youngest would go besrerk..

We never killed each other beacause dad woulda killed us.



Absolutely nobody messed with one us without expecting severe retribution.

You cant do that to my brother, only i can do that to my brother.

(03-27-2023 02:43 PM)Mr_XcentricK Wrote:  

(03-22-2023 03:02 PM)The Sicatoka Wrote:  

(03-22-2023 02:52 PM)Mr_XcentricK Wrote:  People want to have "civilized" discussions when the question posed is something like "can you be Christian and a Democrat?"

Well, can one?

Discarding a thesis statement prima facia out of hand is a sign one is:
- unwilling to carry honest debate, or
- knows their position is indefensible and thus goes ad hominem against the question*.

Frankly, I could argue either side of that question. That may surprise some of you.


*Yes, ad hominem attacks are against humans, not notions, but you understand the point.

The premise is flawed to begin with so an honest debate is highly unlikely. The Bible is very clear on what it takes to be a Christian and political party is not party is not a requirement. It is also telling that the point is very recent and is another stretch to demonize the other side.

Now before you argue that abortion is indefensible as a Christian then so is capital punishment. It also leaves out the 61% of ALL Americans that support legal abortion. And pssst, the Dems that do not favor it

A closer look at Republicans who favor legal abortion and Democrats who oppose it:
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/20...oppose-it/

To be human is to be complex and hypocritical. Sorry but yes discarding a flawed argument prima facia is okay

You are a fool’s fool if you believe this logic. It was told to us by Christ himself you do not give to dogs what is sacred and you do not cast pearls into the pig pen to be trampled under and not expect you yourself will not be filthy. It is an egregious LIE to defend sin and what the Democrats support and glorify is sin. And, make no mistake the wages of sin are death in the life to come.

No man will serve to masters. He will grow to love the one and hate the other. A house divided against itself cannot stand. We are clearly told we are not of this world and the world will despise us if we hold true to his word.

Clearly from your thought process you do not understand what is required of you or anyone else for that matter to be a Christian.

If you love me you will keep my commandments. Kinda hard to do when you are condoning sin.

Not anything new really. For they loved the praise of men more than they loved the praise of God.

(03-28-2023 08:33 AM)BlueDragon Wrote:  

(03-27-2023 02:43 PM)Mr_XcentricK Wrote:  

(03-22-2023 03:02 PM)The Sicatoka Wrote:  

(03-22-2023 02:52 PM)Mr_XcentricK Wrote:  People want to have "civilized" discussions when the question posed is something like "can you be Christian and a Democrat?"

Well, can one?

Discarding a thesis statement prima facia out of hand is a sign one is:
- unwilling to carry honest debate, or
- knows their position is indefensible and thus goes ad hominem against the question*.

Frankly, I could argue either side of that question. That may surprise some of you.


*Yes, ad hominem attacks are against humans, not notions, but you understand the point.

The premise is flawed to begin with so an honest debate is highly unlikely. The Bible is very clear on what it takes to be a Christian and political party is not party is not a requirement. It is also telling that the point is very recent and is another stretch to demonize the other side.

Now before you argue that abortion is indefensible as a Christian then so is capital punishment. It also leaves out the 61% of ALL Americans that support legal abortion. And pssst, the Dems that do not favor it

A closer look at Republicans who favor legal abortion and Democrats who oppose it:
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/20...oppose-it/

To be human is to be complex and hypocritical. Sorry but yes discarding a flawed argument prima facia is okay

You are a fool’s fool if you believe this logic. It was told to us by Christ himself you do not give to dogs what is sacred and you do not cast pearls into the pig pen to be trampled under and not expect you yourself will not be filthy. It is an egregious LIE to defend sin and what the Democrats support and glorify is sin. And, make no mistake the wages of sin are death in the life to come.

No man will serve to masters. He will grow to love the one and hate the other. A house divided against itself cannot stand. We are clearly told we are not of this world and the world will despise us if we hold true to his word.

Clearly from your thought process you do not understand what is required of you or anyone else for that matter to be a Christian.

If you love me you will keep my commandments. Kinda hard to do when you are condoning sin.

Not anything new really. For they loved the praise of men more than they loved the praise of God.

God had one requirement. To love and accept him. Period. All the other stuff you say is modern day BS to make you feel better.

It is sin not to love they neighbor. It is sin to cast stones. But go on with you "pious" self.

(03-28-2023 12:10 PM)Mr_XcentricK Wrote:  

(03-28-2023 08:33 AM)BlueDragon Wrote:  

(03-27-2023 02:43 PM)Mr_XcentricK Wrote:  

(03-22-2023 03:02 PM)The Sicatoka Wrote:  

(03-22-2023 02:52 PM)Mr_XcentricK Wrote:  People want to have "civilized" discussions when the question posed is something like "can you be Christian and a Democrat?"

Well, can one?

Discarding a thesis statement prima facia out of hand is a sign one is:
- unwilling to carry honest debate, or
- knows their position is indefensible and thus goes ad hominem against the question*.

Frankly, I could argue either side of that question. That may surprise some of you.


*Yes, ad hominem attacks are against humans, not notions, but you understand the point.

The premise is flawed to begin with so an honest debate is highly unlikely. The Bible is very clear on what it takes to be a Christian and political party is not party is not a requirement. It is also telling that the point is very recent and is another stretch to demonize the other side.

Now before you argue that abortion is indefensible as a Christian then so is capital punishment. It also leaves out the 61% of ALL Americans that support legal abortion. And pssst, the Dems that do not favor it

A closer look at Republicans who favor legal abortion and Democrats who oppose it:
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/20...oppose-it/

To be human is to be complex and hypocritical. Sorry but yes discarding a flawed argument prima facia is okay

You are a fool’s fool if you believe this logic. It was told to us by Christ himself you do not give to dogs what is sacred and you do not cast pearls into the pig pen to be trampled under and not expect you yourself will not be filthy. It is an egregious LIE to defend sin and what the Democrats support and glorify is sin. And, make no mistake the wages of sin are death in the life to come.

No man will serve to masters. He will grow to love the one and hate the other. A house divided against itself cannot stand. We are clearly told we are not of this world and the world will despise us if we hold true to his word.

Clearly from your thought process you do not understand what is required of you or anyone else for that matter to be a Christian.

If you love me you will keep my commandments. Kinda hard to do when you are condoning sin.

Not anything new really. For they loved the praise of men more than they loved the praise of God.

God had one requirement. To love and accept him. Period. All the other stuff you say is modern day BS to make you feel better.

It is sin not to love they neighbor. It is sin to cast stones. But go on with you "pious" self.

This whole thread is ridiculous. This is a message board on the internet. What "personal attacks"? Words cannot hurt you you goofy libs. Grow up and face real life.

(03-22-2023 01:03 PM)mlb Wrote:  when discussing politics?

Why can't people discuss points and not try to take a shot at someone's profession, make insinuations about sexuality, looks, etc.?

I'm not talking about shots at the politician/candidate, I'm talking about towards other posters. It just seems weird that we are all a bunch of adults (or I'm pretty sure we are) but a lot of us act like 13 year old girls in cliques who have a burn book on anyone outside of that clique.

1. It seems to be the culture of the board.

2. It wouldn't happen so often if the moderation team were more present.

3. The board serves as a venting mechanism for those on the left and the right. They can't blow off steam at work, school, or in the general public without major repercussions, so it lets them air frustrations in a relatively anonymous and victimless way, unless the words from a total stranger have a greater impact upon your psyche than they should, which says more about your psyche than their opinions.

4. It should be more civil, but it isn't. In a fist fight you ball up your fist in defense. In a rock fight you look for a rock. It is simple human nature. What I find positive about it is that people who blow off steam in a forum like this one seldom do so in public, or for real. In that regard the wild wooliness of this forum is actually a service to the public in general. You do understand the physics of a liquid under pressure? No vent, and boom!

5. What should be moderated are those who begin every thread or discussion with an insult or taunt. There is no recovery from that as the topic devolves from its inception.

(03-28-2023 12:49 PM)JRsec Wrote:  1. It seems to be the culture of the board.

2. It wouldn't happen so often if the moderation team were more present.

I don't buy the moderation issue. When we've been strict we've been accused of silencing one side or the other (generally the conservatives).

Quote:5. What should be moderated are those who begin every thread or discussion with an insult or taunt. There is no recovery from that as the topic devolves from its inception.

By all means, you are a moderator, you can join in. Again, any time that any of the moderators here have tried to be more strict everyone screams, and it just gets worse. I'd love to have a way to get people to be civil.

(03-28-2023 12:38 PM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  This whole thread is ridiculous. This is a message board on the internet. What "personal attacks"? Words cannot hurt you you goofy libs. Grow up and face real life.

I get as many complaints from the conservatives as I do the liberals. I think you fail to grasp how everyone complains here.

(03-28-2023 01:19 PM)mlb Wrote:  

(03-28-2023 12:38 PM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  This whole thread is ridiculous. This is a message board on the internet. What "personal attacks"? Words cannot hurt you you goofy libs. Grow up and face real life.

I get as many complaints from the conservatives as I do the liberals. I think you fail to grasp how everyone complains here.

It isn't "everyone" since I have never complained.

Why would anyone, conservative or liberal, run to a mod over being called a name on the internet?

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