[FairfieldLife] Re: Civil Speech and Behavior

2007-09-07 Thread curtisdeltablues
I am not a fan of banning foul language but I also didn't dig the insulting Slut title. At first I was going to change it before posting on it but then I remembered the SNL reference from Dan A, Jane you ignorant slut. so I left it alone. But any of us can change the title on personally

[FairfieldLife] Re: Indian state of Kerala maybe not so well off

2007-09-07 Thread shukra69
but all that good education also makes them ABLE to get jobs abroad --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, bob_brigante [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/07/world/asia/07migrate.html TRIVANDRUM, India — This verdant swath of southern Indian coastline is a famously good

[FairfieldLife] Re: Ghandi on Women

2007-09-07 Thread curtisdeltablues
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, new.morning [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In one of his major biographies, it talked about him sleeping with two you virgins -- age 12 or so. The would lie on either side of him, facing the foot of the bet, while he faced the head. To rejuvinate him, to gain

[FairfieldLife] Re: Civil Speech and Behavior

2007-09-07 Thread new . morning
I use a similar heuristic as you in sorting through posts. Some people I read 90% of their posts, Some 10% -- usually only indirectly -- that is, I may read them if they show up unsnipped in someone elses posts. Some are 50/50. And I may read everything on an interesting thread. For example, I

[FairfieldLife] Re: Civil Speech and Behavior

2007-09-07 Thread off_world_beings
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Duveyoung [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm all for rules I knew if I upped the heat in the kitchen something would budge. Rick -- you rejected my offering to impose an oath of good manners; you said you didn't want to be a morality cop. Jane you

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Civil Speech and Behavior

2007-09-07 Thread Vaj
On Sep 7, 2007, at 4:18 AM, TurquoiseB wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Duveyoung [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jane you ignorant slut is a standard SNL line everyone knows, right? I was doing satire. And, let's face it...we've all seen the photograph she posted here. This woman

[FairfieldLife] Re: Ghandi on Women

2007-09-07 Thread new . morning
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, curtisdeltablues [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, new.morning no_reply@ wrote: In one of his major biographies, it talked about him sleeping with two you virgins -- age 12 or so. The would lie on either side of him,

[FairfieldLife] Re: Civil Speech and Behavior

2007-09-07 Thread mainstream20016
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Rick Archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We reached a consensus on the excessive posting issue and all but a few rebels have appreciated and adhered to the guideline. How about if we reach a similar consensus regarding abusive language? I'd like to hear some

[FairfieldLife] Re: Civil Speech and Behavior

2007-09-07 Thread Duveyoung
How many folks don't post because of trolls? How many of these almost posters would be wonderful online thinkers if they weren't sensitive to troll attacks? 1000 members here...could be many who lurk but do not post because of troll fears. Maybe those sensitive to attacks are just the very sort

Re: [FairfieldLife] Ghandi on Women

2007-09-07 Thread MDixon6569
In a message dated 9/6/07 5:52:17 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If by strength is meant moral power, then woman is immeasurably man's superior. Has she not greater intuition, is she not more self-sacrificing, has she not greater powers of endurance, has she not

Re: [FairfieldLife] Civil Speech and Behavior

2007-09-07 Thread MDixon6569
In a message dated 9/6/07 9:36:39 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: We reached a consensus on the excessive posting issue and all but a few rebels have appreciated and adhered to the guideline. How about if we reach a similar consensus regarding abusive language? I’d

RE: [FairfieldLife] Re: Civil Speech and Behavior

2007-09-07 Thread Rick Archer
From: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of TurquoiseB Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 3:12 AM To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com Subject: [FairfieldLife] Re: Civil Speech and Behavior The easiest way -- and in my opinion the most effec- tive way -- to deal with

RE: [FairfieldLife] Judy you ignorant slut -- (Re: An Inspiring Visit to Baba Muktananda)

2007-09-07 Thread Peter
--- Rick Archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of off_world_beings Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 7:12 PM To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com Subject: [FairfieldLife] Judy you ignorant slut -- (Re: An Inspiring Visit to

[FairfieldLife] Re: Civil Speech and Behavior

2007-09-07 Thread tomandcindytraynoratfairfieldlis
The basis of civility is to allow the perceived other the same thing that every one seems to want. Allow other the same freedom you demand for yourself without insisting you are absolutely perfectly right and have the perfect Truth. You are free to say what you will. I am free to respond and state

[FairfieldLife] Re: Civil Speech and Behavior

2007-09-07 Thread Richard J. Williams
How many folks don't post because of trolls? You failed to define what a troll is. Exactly who are you calling a troll? I've been posting here since message number 724. You are supposed to read the messages here BEFORE you post your own, Sir. A Total Knowledge Base:

[FairfieldLife] Perfect Madness

2007-09-07 Thread tomandcindytraynoratfairfieldlis
From the book of the above name subtitled: From Awakening to Enlightenment by Donna Lee Gorrell (daughter of THE famous jazz musician of the same last name) from the top of the first para of the intro. I was naive when my spiritual journey began, I wanted growth without change, wisdom without

[FairfieldLife] Re: Civil Speech and Behavior

2007-09-07 Thread TurquoiseB
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Duveyoung [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Turq posted like he was Hemmingway wandering an ancient town covered with moss and dripping with culture, and some troll up and calls him a drunk. I mean, what the hell is that shit, Rick? Jealousy. Those who have

[FairfieldLife] Re: Civil Speech and Behavior

2007-09-07 Thread TurquoiseB
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Rick Archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We reached a consensus on the excessive posting issue and all but a few rebels have appreciated and adhered to the guideline. How about if we reach a similar consensus regarding abusive language? I'd like to hear

[FairfieldLife] Re: Happy Birthday FFL

2007-09-07 Thread TurquoiseB
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bhairitu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Also we rented an old mansion on Queen Anne Hill as the band house and many folks including the Grateful Dead came to visit. If you've seen the Elvis Seattle World's Fair movie the scene of the fairgrounds and Space

[FairfieldLife] Re: Ghandi on Women

2007-09-07 Thread TurquoiseB
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, curtisdeltablues [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, new.morning no_reply@ wrote: In one of his major biographies, it talked about him sleeping with two you virgins -- age 12 or so. The would lie on either side of him,

[FairfieldLife] Re: Civil Speech and Behavior

2007-09-07 Thread TurquoiseB
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Duveyoung [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jane you ignorant slut is a standard SNL line everyone knows, right? I was doing satire. And, let's face it...we've all seen the photograph she posted here. This woman couldn't be a slut if she tried. She could offer

[FairfieldLife] Re: Survey

2007-09-07 Thread boo_lives
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, hd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, he got 87 people to cough up $1 million to spend a month in the same building with him, interacting with him personally by video a couple of times. Are you half-joking, or did the 87 really get to see

Re: [FairfieldLife] Civil Speech and Behavior

2007-09-07 Thread Bhairitu
Rick Archer wrote: We reached a consensus on the excessive posting issue and all but a few rebels have appreciated and adhered to the guideline. How about if we reach a similar consensus regarding abusive language? I’d like to hear some feedback on how people feel about this sort of behavior,

[FairfieldLife] The Pelagian, an online comic

2007-09-07 Thread Marek Reavis
Not *just* because he's my son, although that's certainly part of the equation, let me recommend a new online comic (or graphic novella) authored and illustrated by Isham Reavis. This part of the story begins at http://pelagiancomic.com/001.html and if you click on the Next button (and the

Re: [FairfieldLife] Civil Speech and Behavior

2007-09-07 Thread Bronte Baxter
I speak as someone new to FFL who mostly lurks. I sometimes feel to share in a discussion but know that if I do, someone's sure to throw shit at me, and it just isn't worth it. I think a lot of women feel that way. It's why few women participate in this forum. As far as

[FairfieldLife] Reminder: Announcement for Saturday's NeoHumanism and Comparative Mysticism

2007-09-07 Thread PROUT News
** ** I know your schedule is busy, you have so much to do, though I wanted to make sure through this heads-up to you that you're welcome to learn more and to dialogue too. ** *Announcement of Saturday, September 8 Event* *PROUTist Universal of Southern California* is pleased to announce a public

[FairfieldLife] Re: Civil Speech and Behavior

2007-09-07 Thread Marek Reavis
Although I've been more in agreement with the POV of moving on and not reading a post or poster I find offensive, after reading Ms. Baxter's message below, I'm convinced that FFL is significantly diminished if it mutes a voice like hers. Thank you for writing; hopefully we can figure this out;

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Civil Speech and Behavior

2007-09-07 Thread Vaj
On Sep 7, 2007, at 7:18 PM, Marek Reavis wrote: Although I've been more in agreement with the POV of moving on and not reading a post or poster I find offensive, after reading Ms. Baxter's message below, I'm convinced that FFL is significantly diminished if it mutes a voice like hers. Thank

[FairfieldLife] Re: yagya and jyotish testimonials

2007-09-07 Thread shukra69
this page has taken on a rather startling transformation! --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, tertonzeno [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.expertvedicastrology.com/index.php?pr=Testimonials

[FairfieldLife] Re: Civil Speech and Behavior

2007-09-07 Thread curtisdeltablues
Other than a few personal battles here, I think you will find this an interesting, safe place to post. I haven't seen anyone getting what they don't give here. You set the tone by how you write and how you respond. You can get into bickering wars but you can also ignore them and interact with

[FairfieldLife] Re: yagya and jyotish testimonials

2007-09-07 Thread qntmpkt
-- No financial interest. I just sent in $715 for a Mother Divine yagya in October. The group facilitors - Ken and Janet Krumpe - act as intermediaries for transferring the $ from Hawaii to India, saving sponsors like myself from the trouble of sending the $ to India. (which I don't like

[FairfieldLife] VOTE to change the rules and VOTE to ban two posters (was Re: Civil Speech and Behavior)

2007-09-07 Thread billy jim
Proposal to FFL members – Rather than endlessly discuss what we all know to be “all to true”, let’s vote to make a deliberate and permanent change in the mode of discussion here on FFL. What I am proposing below is not an attempt at humor but is dead serious: I am proposing to ban two

[FairfieldLife] Re: Civil Speech and Behavior

2007-09-07 Thread lurkernomore20002000
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, curtisdeltablues [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We can all ignore what we want and I think the people who attract foul language have pretty thick skin. I don't see anyone getting dogged out without supporters jumping in. Lurky's POV. Here's the risk. You

[FairfieldLife] NEW IDEA!!!! (VOTE to change the rules and VOTE to ban two posters )

2007-09-07 Thread Duveyoung
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, billy jim THEREFORE: I PRPOSE that I, Empty Bill, also be banned from FFL for not less that 30 days for vicious and flagrant mockery of other posters and for deliberate attempts to insult the claims and propositions of fellow FFL members. Edg: Noo!

[FairfieldLife] Re: The Pelagian, an online comic

2007-09-07 Thread Duveyoung
Hey Dad -- you should be proud -- that's first class stuff sonny's putting out there. Real proud. Thanks for shining a light on us. Edg --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Marek Reavis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not *just* because he's my son, although that's certainly part of the

[FairfieldLife] Re: Civil Speech and Behavior

2007-09-07 Thread Duveyoung
Rough Edges. Hee hee. Edg --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, curtisdeltablues [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Other than a few personal battles here, I think you will find this an interesting, safe place to post. I haven't seen anyone getting what they don't give here. You set the tone