Shades' Paradox

[_Danna]

"We have learned by sad experience that it is the nature and disposition of almost all posters, that as soon as they get a little [freedom], as they suppose, they will immediately begin to exercise unrighteous dominion, hence many are called names and few are not offended. Because their hearts are set so much upon the things of this forum, and aspire to the honors of other posters, that they do not learn this one lesson - That the rights of the posting are inseparably connected with the powers of reason, and that the powers of reason cannot be controlled nor handled only upon the principles of sound debate. That reason may be conferred upon us, it is true; but when we undertake to cover our more rational thinking, or to gratify our pride, our vain ambition, or to exercise control or dominion or compulsion upon other posters, in any degree of unrighteousness, behold, the credibility of that poster withdraws itself; the Spirit of the Forum is grieved; and when it is withdrawn, Amen to the credibility of that poster."

Classic!

[_Yoda]

We, or at least the penguin and I, are banged hardest from our fellow LDS.

I don't think they like me very much.

Oh, I don't know about that. Jason and I have both been labeled hypocrites by our fellow LDS on many occasions. ;)

I love you, Harmony! ;)
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[_Bond James Bond]

the more capable ones...William Shryver.....

Patting yourself on the back there William? Oh wait you're not William, nevermind...


[Where have all the amazing posters gone? I seek out Moniker. She's not there. I yearn for the postings of Blixa and Runtu, they're not to be found. When I search for Bond, he's not to be found, and I weep, weep, weep at the lack of that poster, who brings such joy to so many. I weep weep weep not only at the loss of Bond, but for those who will not know Bond, his spirit, his passion, his silly little laugh.....where is he? *trails off into wailing and breast beating*]

[_Jersey Girl]

the more capable ones...William Shryver.....

Patting yourself on the back there William?



[Where have all the amazing posters gone? I seek out Moniker. She's not there. I yearn for the postings of Blixa and Runtu, they're not to be found. When I search for Bond, he's not to be found, and I weep, weep, weep at the lack of that poster, who brings such joy to so many. I weep weep weep not only at the loss of Bond, but for those who will not know Bond, his spirit, his passion, his silly little laugh.....where is he? *trails off into wailing and breast beating*]

Speaking of William...What's Bond? It is nor hand, nor foot, Nor arm, nor face, nor any other part belonging to a man.

[_Dr. Shades]

We, or at least the penguin and I, are banged hardest from our fellow LDS.

I thought Mormons weren't allowed to commit adultery.

[_harmony]

We, or at least the penguin and I, are banged hardest from our fellow LDS.

I thought Mormons weren't allowed to commit adultery.

Poor choice of words on my part.

Hammered? again, not a good choice. Nailed? even worse. Badgered? Chewed up and spit out?

Nevermind. Time to put the chicken in the crock pot so we can have homemade chicken and noodles tonight.

[_malkie]

.....
What you describe is compounded by the fact that most regular participants on this board, on both sides, are very well versed in the controversial issues and the arguments pro and con. Most of the dialog that constitutes the majority of posts on the other boards is simply assumed by the posters. We do not have a constant influx of new blood to keep the same old posts and topic going over and over again. Many might be scared off by the level of dialog on some of the threads (not the inane ones).

Don't know about "many", but some who are interested (well, at least one who is interested) find the level of scholarly discourse intimidating. They (or he, or, well I!) would like to be able to participate but (OK, let's just go for the simple case here) I know that I cannot participate at the level of the general (not even the exceptional) poster.

An unfortunate byproduct of this is that when I *do* post, as I do occasionally, especially when the discussion is on a topic that I find especially interesting, all I can come up with is a "drive-by" type of remark, often cynical in nature, or a lame attempt at humour. Most of the time the other posters respond in the way that my post merits - they totally ignore it. (I'm not trying to elicit pity here, just stating a fact.) Even when I feel that I have said something that did deserve an actual reply the response is the same. I'm obviously out of my league.

I have thought a couple of times that I should just go back into lurk mode, as I have done several times, but this time I should stay there. That way I can watch the "adults" playing but not get in their way.

Back in the old days (was it about a year ago) I tried to engage Charity a couple of times, but, although she never convinced me, I knew that I was totally out of my depth in attempting dialog with her.

[_moksha]

I'd just like to point out that the shrill don't come from just one side.

You are right, PP is from the dark side.

[_moksha]

We, or at least the penguin and I, are banged hardest from our fellow LDS.

I don't think they like me very much.

I know that when we at MAD our Preparation H usage was very high. Even then we had Mormon Allies who appreciated us.

Here in Shadesville, the only times I ever felt ruffled were when some of the diehards from that other board (no, not Dr. Peterson or LOaP) came here and were belligerent. I have felt good about all my regular fellow Mormon posters here

[_Some Schmo]

Back in the old days (was it about a year ago) I tried to engage Charity a couple of times, but, although she never convinced me, I knew that I was totally out of my depth in attempting dialog with her.

Well, if it's any consolation, I thought that remark was pretty funny.