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Re: Religious Discussions « Reply #4440 on: January 09, 2013, 09:35 PM »
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Quote from: sidtypical on January 09, 2013, 08:19 PM
Aye, mums know best !
I do sometimes think there is a general difficulty with text-based communication. Problem is there's no way to convey the nuances of tone that would be present in facial expression and  body language. Everything becomes so 'black & white'. I find it best to follow any contentious comment with one of those wee smiley face guys, or 'lol'.  lol ! w00t
I totally agree with that! Smile  Sometimes though even they don't work, either that or you can't find an appropriate one, particularly when discussing religion or politics.
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Re: Religious Discussions « Reply #4441 on: January 09, 2013, 10:24 PM »
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Quote from: sidtypical on January 09, 2013, 08:19 PM
My mother used to warn me against doing that.  Maybe I should have taken her advice.


Aye, mums know best !
I do sometimes think there is a general difficulty with text-based communication. Problem is there's no way to convey the nuances of tone that would be present in facial expression and  body language. Everything becomes so 'black & white'. I find it best to follow any contentious comment with one of those wee smiley face guys, or 'lol'.  lol ! w00t
  All very sound - there's also the problem where people ( and i include myself in this) often feel moved to comment without fully understanding the build-up to a situation, something which I would hardly ever do in everyday life, but which is more likely on-line, and not always just due to the anonymity aspect.
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Re: Religious Discussions « Reply #4442 on: January 09, 2013, 11:01 PM »
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Quote from: Fiverings on January 09, 2013, 10:24 PM
  All very sound - there's also the problem where people ( and i include myself in this) often feel moved to comment without fully understanding the build-up to a situation, something which I would hardly ever do in everyday life, but which is more likely on-line, and not always just due to the anonymity aspect.
I made that mistake when I first joined MW, Fiverings, because I'd never been on a forum before, but quite quickly learnt that sticking my nose into situations about which I didn't know the full facts definitely wasn't welcome!
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Re: Religious Discussions « Reply #4443 on: January 09, 2013, 11:42 PM »
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Quote from: Fiverings on January 09, 2013, 10:24 PM
 All very sound - there's also the problem where people ( and i include myself in this) often feel moved to comment without fully understanding the build-up to a situation, something which I would hardly ever do in everyday life, but which is more likely on-line, and not always just due to the anonymity aspect.
Quote from: Aileen on January 09, 2013, 11:01 PM
I made that mistake when I first joined MW, Fiverings, because I'd never been on a forum before, but quite quickly learnt that sticking my nose into situations about which I didn't know the full facts definitely wasn't welcome!

Mark stuck his nose in.     I would have thought he would have known the build-up and, if not,  what chance is there for anyone else to know ALL the facts about any situation.    Or is it  better not to comment on anything in case you step on some toes.  
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Re: Religious Discussions « Reply #4444 on: January 09, 2013, 11:45 PM »
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Quote from: Iluvandy on January 09, 2013, 11:42 PM
Mark stuck his nose in.     I would have thought he would have known the build-up and, if not,  what chance is there for anyone else to know ALL the facts about any situation.    Or is it  better not to comment on anything in case you step on some toes.   

Yes Mark is the all-knowing lol
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Re: Religious Discussions « Reply #4445 on: January 09, 2013, 11:57 PM »
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 nah
Quote from: Hazybear on January 09, 2013, 11:45 PM
Yes Mark is the all-knowing lol

You mean godlike?    Maybe best not go there!!!
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Re: Religious Discussions « Reply #4446 on: January 10, 2013, 12:05 AM »
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Quote from: Iluvandy on January 09, 2013, 11:57 PM
nah
You mean godlike?    Maybe best not go there!!!



If we're talking physiologically then buddha-like maybe lol (Mark you are really an Adonis among men  Heart )
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Re: Religious Discussions « Reply #4447 on: January 10, 2013, 12:07 AM »
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Quote from: Iluvandy on January 09, 2013, 11:42 PM
Mark stuck his nose in.     I would have thought he would have known the build-up and, if not,  what chance is there for anyone else to know ALL the facts about any situation.    Or is it  better not to comment on anything in case you step on some toes.  
It's because Mark does know the build-up here that he stepped in - probably by invitation.
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Re: Religious Discussions « Reply #4448 on: January 10, 2013, 12:08 AM »
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Quote from: Hazybear on January 10, 2013, 12:05 AM
If we're talking physiologically then buddha-like maybe lol (Mark you are really an Adonis among men  Heart )


Quote from: Aileen on January 10, 2013, 12:07 AM
It's because Mark does know the build-up here that he stepped in - probably by invitation.
I did know the build-up and I was not invited.
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Re: Religious Discussions « Reply #4449 on: January 10, 2013, 12:13 AM »
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Quote from: Aileen on January 10, 2013, 12:07 AM
It's because Mark does know the build-up here that he stepped in - probably by invitation.

Like I'd ever ask Mark to fight my battles for me Rolling Eyes
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Re: Religious Discussions « Reply #4450 on: January 10, 2013, 12:14 AM »
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Oh and love the sloth?? tender
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Re: Religious Discussions « Reply #4451 on: January 10, 2013, 12:20 AM »
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I didn't want to get involved but just couldn't believe the initial comment was the reason for the hostilities. The exchange that followed I do not want to comment on as that's just both of you not getting along as usual.
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Re: Religious Discussions « Reply #4452 on: January 10, 2013, 12:21 AM »
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Quote from: Mark on January 10, 2013, 12:08 AM
I was not invited.
Quote from: Mark on January 10, 2013, 12:20 AM
I didn't want to get involved but just couldn't believe the initial comment was the reason for the hostilities. The exchange that followed I do not want to comment on as that's just both of you not getting along as usual.
OK - my apologies, then.
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Re: Religious Discussions « Reply #4453 on: January 10, 2013, 12:36 AM »
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Quote from: Mark on January 10, 2013, 12:08 AM

I did know the build-up and I was not invited.
I'm not getting involved in the Hoo-Haa..you are all great.

Just wanted to say I have missed your gifs, Markie.

It's been so tedious in MW. No fun anymore. yawn

Sorry, maybe wrong thread to bring that up. But still..strike while the iron is hot and all that.
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Re: Religious Discussions « Reply #4454 on: January 10, 2013, 12:49 AM »
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Quote from: scotnadian on January 10, 2013, 12:36 AM
It's been so tedious in MW. No fun anymore. yawn
Hmm - maybe, but I don't think it's been that bad.  We can't be a laugh-a-minute all the time. Smile
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