by Aussie Oz 83 Replies latest jw friends
I humbly submit that there was nothing wrong, objectionable or offensive about Auzzie Oz's attempts at a last word on the thread that was deleted.
OTOH, the lesson for us all is that when a thread is locked, the discussion is OVER. Any attempts to further the discussion in a subsequent thread will get that one locked or deleted as well, no matter how well intentioned it is...
V665
I haven't gone through this thread but wanted to chime in: Stick around, Oz. Do it for the family - a lot of us would hate to see you go!
I fully understand what you are saying AO, I would have more t ime in my life, if I got banned. That being said, to the best of my knowledge, my rants have not cured anyone from doormatitis . Perhaps moving on is not a bad idea.
Sigh (again). May you all have peace. Since my name has come up... again:
First, please don't leave, dear Aussie (peace to you!); there really is no benefit in it, other than if that truly is your wish and choice, and so there's a benefit to YOU. Second, to you and everyone else who does so, you really shouldn't hurry in your spirit to take offense because, truly, the taking of offense IS what lies with the stupid ones. I say that because to take (irrevocable) offense at what is posted on an Internet board is... well, stupid. I mean no offense, but it is. Because you don't HAVE to participate on such a board OR read all of the posts: there is, if nothing else, still the freedom of CHOICE.
Look, folks: supposedly we ALL come from (or have some connection to) an organization that not only stifled but punished more than just our freedom of speech: our freedom of thought and our freedom of FAITH were directly affected, as well. And THAT is our commonality, if nothing else. To come from that, however, and then try to direct, control, dictate, decry, denounce, ridicule, or what other word suffices, another's freedom of speech, thought, and/or FAITH... is the epitome of hypocrisy: you really are NO different than they, not at all. You've only traded one "suitcase" to carry your baggage in for another.
Do you have to AGREE with the other's speech, thoughts, or faith? Of course not. But if one's desire is to inflame by what they say (which IS often the case here... and certainly publicly and openly denouncing anyone and pretty muchanything tends to invite that), then one shouldn't be surprised... or take issue... when such inflammation occurs and they are called on it or "reprimanded" for it. Someone else got offended before YOU did... and took action.
Or perhaps the desire isn't to inflame, per se, but one realizes that the possibility exists (as I often must); again, one shouldn't be surprised (as I am not) when inflammation occurs.
I admit I was a bit "hurt" at dear Aussie's post because he and I have rarely had an interchange, so my words offending HIM was a surprise. And yes, I saw myself in his rant. But he was/is entitled to his opinion. That others chose to make it literally personal was quite telling for me. And I responded to that... because I no longer hold enough respect for such individual(s) to have kept my "tongue" and let it slide. It was personal... and puerile... and needed to be addressed. However, apparently others were offended and so a moderator was asked to step in. I have never requested the assistance of a moderator in that fashion... and never will. I know the "potential consequences" of what I post; I counted the cost before I ever came here.
I would, however, as humbly as I can muster, like to ask... AGAIN... that EVERYONE refrain from referring to me personally, if you can find it in your heart to do so. As you all may know, I really am trying to recover from a huge physical ordeal and threads like this aren't helping. Today, for instance, the physical reaction I experienced to this (and the related) thread(s) has caused my organs GREAT stress... which I just can't handle, right now. If not... then I am really going to have to leave the board, perhaps for good... for my own physical well-being. I realize that there are some who have been hoping and wishing (even praying, perhaps) for that for some time... and it could be that their wish is on the brink of coming true. Of course, they will most likely try to attribute it to "Yay, we ran her off - she can't support her faith!" but nothing would be further from the truth. The TRUTH would be that I can no longer handle the physical pain reading some of what is written about me causes - it really is just too much, right now.
So, I am asking... please. If you have an issue with me, take it to a PM. To me or a moderator, whatever. If to me, I have no problem responding, if I think your thoughts warrant it. But I cannot take being the cause of such... melarkey... on this board, right now. I can't afford the physical setback. My faith... and my way of expressing it... is MY faith and MY way of expression. I am sorry, but it won't change. If that truth prompts you to respond with personal attacks... then I most probably will leave at some point... rather than attack you back. THAT is just not "in" me, sorry.
Again, I bid you ALL peace!
A slave of Christ,
SA
I had a bad case of Doormatits Moshe,
got rid of it with some " I QUIT " pills, them pills
cheaper than my blood pressure pills and no
side effects.
Hello Aguest,
I don't mind a pleasant greetin' It's better than the ones I got
when I had the doormatitis, and I rather have you biddin' me peace
than tellin' me to kiss your hind parts
Now the (unnamed) person above (who is not on the same page as I am but whose manifest intelligence and debating skills I admire) is also talking about leaving for good. So much adrenaline is not good for one's internals, to be sure. I suggest a time out.
In the words of Rodney King - " Can't we all just get along ? " And in the words of Rodney Dangerfield - " Can't we all just get some respect ? "
Hey Aussie Oz - You should stay here my friend. You bring a lot of good points and vibes to the board. I've had threads locked as well- it's nothing personal, it's just that discussions can get out of control which is NOT the fault of the initial poster who made a thread - but various people who may try to derail a thread into their own private agendas . So be reasonable dude - stay on here and let's help people start thinking with a free mind. Whether they become atheist or religious is their own concern - the main thing is helping people get out of JW cult mind control
I suggest a time out.
I hear... and will try to obey, dear Nick - LOLOLOLOL! But man, if they talk so when (the unnamed person) is around, imagine where they'll go when (the unnamed person) is "on leave" - LOLOLOL! I hereby commission you, therefore... and dear OUTLAW (the greatest of love and peace to you, dear one!)... to act as personal sentries and give 'em what for when they try and "go there." How's that?
Again, peace to you and yours!
Your servant and a slave of Christ,
SA, who's going to try and take a few days off... for goodness' (and my own) sake!
The greatest of love and peace to YOU, dear Wuz! May the undeserved kindness and mercy of my God and Father, the Most Holy One of Israel, JAH of Armies, and the love and peace of His Son and Christ, the Holy One of Israel and Holy Spirit, my Lord, Master, and King, JAHESHUA MISCHAJAH... be upon you... and your entire household... to time indefinite!
Again, peace to you!
YOUR servant and a slave of Christ,
SA
LOL So this is the famous Aguest. Yeah, I can see how she/he can be annoying.
Live long and prosper.
First Officer and Lieutenant.
