For a Couple of Reasons, I Will Be Limiting My Postings in The Religion Group

[MineralMan]

No big deal, but I wanted people to know why I'm not around so much in certain respects. I won't go into any further detail about those reasons, though.

[PJMcK]

1. I have faith you'll be back

I have no evidence for my faith, however.

[MineralMan]

2. Oh, I'll still be here. I just will be posting less.

Being a little more cautious, as well.

[msongs]

3. our thoughts and prayers...lol nt

[MineralMan]

4. The thoughts are fine, but prayers are just a waste of time.

Or so I disbelieve, anyhow...

[guillaumeb]

5. Words cannot express........

[MineralMan]

6. Oh, they can. Yes, indeed.

I just won't be using them. I'll be using other words, instead. I have the best words. Tremendous words. Brazilians of words.

Gloat not; wont not.

[guillaumeb]

7. Well done.

That trumped any possible reply of mine.

Have a good day. And remember, it is Mueller time every day at this point.

[Mariana]

8. You'll be missed, MineralMan. nt.

[MineralMan]

9. Oh, I'm not leaving. Not a chance.

I will just be self-moderating. But I'll be here all the same, just not quite as much the same.

[Mariana]

10. That's good.

Even so, I'm gathering that you don't feel comfortable speaking your mind in this group. If that's the case, it's a damn shame.

[MineralMan]

11. I may have to use some different words, perhaps, and

maybe not some other words. I know many, many words.

[Mariana]

18. I have complete confidence in your ability

to ensure that any competent reader understands you clearly.

Nevertheless, if certain words are forbidden here, this should be publicly known. We should all have access to a list of those words. Of course, it is not your responsibility to provide said list.

[MineralMan]

19. It's not so much the words as the order in which they are used,

apparently. Or, perhaps word associations that are somehow triggers of emotional responses.

In any case, I'll strive to avoid such things going forward and seek other ways to express myself that cannot be misunderstood.

When it comes to topics like religion, it's all too easy to cause, you know, discomfort and uneasiness.

[packman]

12. Now I can place you - John the Baptist

But, don't lose your head over the comparison

[MineralMan]

14. Here, go down in the river, my son.

[rurallib]

13. Santa Claus threaten you with a lump of coal for being naughty?

[MineralMan]

15. Nope.

[marylandblue]

16. IMO you did nothing wrong.

[MineralMan]

17. Oh, well. It doesn't really matter.

Still, I will be mindful of that, going forward.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

20. I'm sorry to read this, although I'm sure your reasons are good.

Your sensible take on things will be missed.

[MineralMan]

21. Oh, I'll still be here posting.

No worries.