over the last few months, changes have occured on this board.
many that complained have either left or post limitedly.
constant swearing is no longer accepted.
Oh Minimus ... I never meant that you intended anything evil. Good gosh no! I just see the 'potential' for this to blow up, which I really hope does not happen.
The peace and quiet around here has been blissful. If someone misses any who left, I'm sure there is a way to get a hold of them.
I love this place. ((((((((Minimus))))))))
Mimilly
over the last few months, changes have occured on this board.
many that complained have either left or post limitedly.
constant swearing is no longer accepted.
Minimus hon, this topic is a slippery slope. I hope no one uses it as a soap box to start flaming or attacking people.
I don't miss the fighting. It was too much, unnecessary, and depressing. It isn't a matter of the board before or now. It isn't a matter of the personalities involved.
Simon did not set this forum up to be the octagon where it's 'anything goes'. I'm sorry that Simon had to go through what he did, and am glad he's taken steps to lessen the stress on himself and the many people who call this place home.
Here's hoping this thread remains peaceful.
Mimilly
serena williams, after winning the us open women's tennis championship tonight, thanked "jehovah" for blessing her family.
in the background were numerous us flags, and of course, prior to the match, the williams sisters were there and standing while various patriotic songs were played (oh, that's right....they were already standing since they had to walk out onto the court....guess that's okay).
while watching all that i could not help but think of all the jw youths who have been told that they could not particicpate in organized sports at school or otherwise.
Yes - how interesting it is that their family is 'blessed' for doing exactly what the borg prohibits and many would be marked for. Just goes to prove that the borg will bend its rules for anyone with status and money.
Mimilly
how would you react if doctors come up with a test that could determine if your son would turn out to be gay when he grows up?
how would you react?
i personally, having two young sons myself, would not want to know.
Hi again Princess - Then he is of the tiny percent that choose or like to experiment. A homosexual is not interested sexually in the opposite gender - period. I also state again that I think that bi-sexual people are the reason alot of people think that homosexuals can 'choose'. It just isn't so.
hugs,
Mimilly
i generally enjoy most people.
i try to give people the benefit of the doubt.
i am not a hateful person.
I've had moments when I've said " I hate so and so!" but really, it's what they are doing or not doing that I actually hate, not the person.
I'm not a hateful person. Hate is a poisonous and destructive form of anger. I don't have the energy or will to hold onto or breed that state of mind.
Unfortuneately, some people are unwilling to deal with their anger which lets hate grow in all its incidious ways, and they end up abusing others - innocent bystanders who end up being scapegoats.
After all my father has done to me and my mother - I don't hate him. I get really angry about the fall out of what he's done and not done, but I deal with it by punching the shit out of a heavy bag, walking, writing poetry and sketching my emotions. I also cry and have the odd nervous breakdown. Most importantly, I've channeled the energy into changing the viscious cycle to make life better for my own children, and for myself, as well as helping others due to the fact that I understand the emotions involved.
I remember growing up and listening about my brother's accident. In my eyes - it was no accident because the driver of the streetcleaner that dragged and ran him over in front of me, was hungover. I was hateful at the driver, who had a heart attack when someone told him he was dragging a child. Mom and I were there watching while Craig (5yrs old, and I was 3) laid in a heap and the medics helping the driver. I swore that I would find that man when I was old enough and kill him. I was serious. It wasn't until I was about 14 that I realized that this man was so upset he had a heart attack, and lived, with the memory of what he had done. There is no greater punishment. It no doubt ruined his life, as he was a man who cared. I now feel great pity for him and his family. If he is still alive, he would be in his 80s or 90s. I wish I could've searched him out earlier - but not to kill him - to tell him I forgive him, and hug him.
Mimilly
how would you react if doctors come up with a test that could determine if your son would turn out to be gay when he grows up?
how would you react?
i personally, having two young sons myself, would not want to know.
Princess - That person would be called bi-sexual and not hetero or homo sexual.
I think this is where alot of people get the idea they 'choose'. Bi-sexuals are attracted to both sexes.
A real homosexual does not have the desire to be with the opposite gender.
Mimilly
how would you react if doctors come up with a test that could determine if your son would turn out to be gay when he grows up?
how would you react?
i personally, having two young sons myself, would not want to know.
I have seen a great many documentary's that show some biological link to homosexuality. There may be a small percent who 'choose' to be gay. The majority does not make such a choice. Just as being hetero is natural to you and I, so homo is natural to a gay person.
So long as my child has good self esteem and is happy - I would not care if he/she was gay.
I noticed in your line of questioning you pointed towards 'son', but not 'child' or 'daughter'. Yes, indoctrination or plain prejudice is showing itself. If you would withdraw your love for your child in any way for any reason - it smacks of dubdom.
Mimilly
i am sooooo very sick.
i am serious, sick and miserable because of it.
must be some nasty virus, or something i ate.
aw.. Viv sweetheart. Take good care of yourself - pamper yourself. Lots of fluids and rest.
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Viv)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
I hope you are feeling better soon.
love Mimilly
im from turkey/adana..my name is ilem..and 17 .
in spite of i have been going kingdom hall for 10 years , i baptized this summer .and very happy..i want to have new friends ..do you want to meet with me my lovely sisters and brothers.. ?
my mail adress is [email protected] ..i will wait ...thanks...
Welcome! I'm from Nova Scotia, Canada.
Mimilly
canadian panel backs legalizing marijuana .
sept. 11 detainee is ordered deported
(the washington post, sep 4, 2002) .
I have personally seen more lives and families ruined by alcohol than pot. That being said - I disagree with the age of 16. If they are going to legalize it - why bother putting an age on it. If they are going to put an age on it - why not the one equivilent to drinking alcohol?
Yes - legalize pot already.
Mimilly
