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Duncan Grant

(8,257 posts)
100. As long as we don't confuse self-restraint with passive aggression.
Tue Dec 13, 2011, 12:36 AM
Dec 2011

I've been reading this exchange between you and Pabs Sugenis and thought I'd stop by.

You and I disagree about the issue of tombstoning. If Skinner brought them back, that should be good enough reason for them to be eligible for leaderships roles in this group. Especially when they're asked to continue to put up with this kind of judgment without proper context. Skinner never mentioned "self-restraint" regarding those who were included in the mass tombstoning -- quiet the opposite actually.

I suggest Greco-Roman wrestling. Two falls out of three. n/t Scuba Dec 2011 #1
And/or whoever looks best in a singlet Prism Dec 2011 #3
My votes: Fearless Dec 2011 #2
Here is my vote. William769 Dec 2011 #4
Minus 1? DURHAM D Dec 2011 #8
I'm from Florida did I read the Ballot wrong? William769 Dec 2011 #9
This message was self-deleted by its author Fearless Dec 2011 #12
What did I do? William769 Dec 2011 #13
You are not wrong. Fearless Dec 2011 #14
On your edit. William769 Dec 2011 #20
If someone writes-in, "-1,000,000" then I suppose it could be taken personally. n/t Ian David Dec 2011 #46
Perhaps an exception can be made... but not on the voting thread! Fearless Dec 2011 #59
Now would probably not be a good time for that. n/t Ian David Dec 2011 #61
My thoughts exactly. Also do you want your add ons to the ballot from before... Fearless Dec 2011 #65
I already posted my ballot in the correct format and gave them +1 votes. n/t Ian David Dec 2011 #66
My bad... I should've looked over the whole thread before asking. Thanks! Fearless Dec 2011 #67
There are like a zillions posts. n/t Ian David Dec 2011 #69
This message was self-deleted by its author Fearless Dec 2011 #10
Yup, Fearless Dec 2011 #15
I want to nominate Zorra and Jamastiene. n/t Ian David Dec 2011 #5
Adding them to the ballot now... Fearless Dec 2011 #6
Am I automatically considered to be voting for one or both? n/t Ian David Dec 2011 #22
You're right it's not good to assume... Do you vote for none, one, or both? Fearless Dec 2011 #30
My votes Puglover Dec 2011 #7
Here are my votes. TriMera Dec 2011 #11
If nominated, I will decline to run. If elected, I will decline to serve. Please remove my name. yardwork Dec 2011 #16
I thought I remembered you saying that... I just couldn't find the proof... I will update! Fearless Dec 2011 #17
I gave you a -1 because you have said in the past you didn't want it. William769 Dec 2011 #19
Does it make sense to vote for EVERYBODY? n/t Ian David Dec 2011 #24
I'd say it is telling of the good character of our LGBT DUers! Fearless Dec 2011 #29
I voted for each person that I would support to be a host. yardwork Dec 2011 #42
Well, sure. That's a nice gesture. But mathematically, voting for everybody is the same... Ian David Dec 2011 #47
I didn't vote for everybody. yardwork Dec 2011 #71
Sorry, I thought you did. n/t Ian David Dec 2011 #108
I don't know that it matters anymore - there doesn't seem to be BR_Parkway Dec 2011 #18
How about DSC? (nt) jumptheshadow Dec 2011 #21
Adding to ballot... if DSC is around confirm or deny you will accept the position if voted in. Fearless Dec 2011 #28
I added a vote for dsc to my ballot. yardwork Dec 2011 #43
Got it! Fearless Dec 2011 #62
here are my votes La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2011 #23
+1 jumptheshadow Dec 2011 #52
i think before someone is elected they should tell us these things about themselves La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2011 #53
"i also think that if you have been tombstoned here before, you should not be the master host." Pab Sungenis Dec 2011 #76
i dont. nt La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2011 #77
And for good or ill Pab Sungenis Dec 2011 #78
incidentally i held this opinion way before anything else happened. you can check it on the old du. La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2011 #79
You held this opinion before anything else happened? Pab Sungenis Dec 2011 #80
no, i mean i held this opinion before you/dsc were made liaisons La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2011 #83
This has nothing to do with dsc or I Pab Sungenis Dec 2011 #86
As long as we don't confuse self-restraint with passive aggression. Duncan Grant Dec 2011 #100
i dont expect everyone to agree with me on all issues La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2011 #102
I don't want to interject too much so... Fearless Dec 2011 #122
that's where i disagree. i think plenty of people who dislike du, have trashed du on other forum La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2011 #127
My votes Ian David Dec 2011 #25
i will refrain from voting. nt xchrom Dec 2011 #26
My votes jumptheshadow Dec 2011 #27
My vote... foreigncorrespondent Dec 2011 #31
I will take you off the ballot! Fearless Dec 2011 #32
It's cool! foreigncorrespondent Dec 2011 #33
If you want I'll put you back. Yes/no? Fearless Dec 2011 #35
No. foreigncorrespondent Dec 2011 #36
Fair enough, I'm just trying to be very clear to avoid confusion. Fearless Dec 2011 #37
No problems! foreigncorrespondent Dec 2011 #38
Chiming in HillWilliam Dec 2011 #34
I have no strong opinions one way or another. racaulk Dec 2011 #39
My vote Pab Sungenis Dec 2011 #40
Ok everyone, I'm heading out for a bit, keep voting! You're all awesome! Fearless Dec 2011 #41
okay Sentath Dec 2011 #44
I am in a hurry now so I will say that I will accep if voted in dsc Dec 2011 #45
Excellent! Fearless Dec 2011 #54
here's mine booisblu Dec 2011 #48
Fearless - Shouldn't this be considered a nominating process and not an actual vote? DURHAM D Dec 2011 #49
Everyone is free to add their name to the list and I will automatically add them to the ballot Fearless Dec 2011 #56
I nominate Durham D to be host and will vote for her if she accepts. yardwork Dec 2011 #72
I will put it up on the ballot! Fearless Dec 2011 #73
Thank you for doing this. yardwork Dec 2011 #74
You're quite welcome! Fearless Dec 2011 #75
Please note my comment to yardwork. DURHAM D Dec 2011 #82
Fixed! Fearless Dec 2011 #85
Hi Y.W. DURHAM D Dec 2011 #81
I understand. Just wanted to let you know that if you change your mind, you have my full support. yardwork Dec 2011 #87
While I appreciate that others value my contributions, I don't think I can host ATM - closeupready Dec 2011 #50
I will have your name withdrawn from the ballot! Thanks for everything! Fearless Dec 2011 #57
My vote mitchtv Dec 2011 #51
Votes Cherchez la Femme Dec 2011 #55
Though an ingrequent poster in the forum (read more than post usually) I'll add my suggestions - pinto Dec 2011 #58
Self-governance is hard. Duncan Grant Dec 2011 #60
On behalf of myself and my wife NMMNG Dec 2011 #63
I will remove you both from the ballot and I hope that you have a good day! Fearless Dec 2011 #64
Lemme try this Vanje Dec 2011 #68
Vote knowledgeispwr Dec 2011 #70
Is cumulative voting allowed? DURHAM D Dec 2011 #84
Interesting suggestion. I thought that hosts had to rotate off but that's not true. yardwork Dec 2011 #88
You are probably right - DURHAM D Dec 2011 #89
Well it depends...... would it pay as much as Brian is making as head of NOM? evil grin yardwork Dec 2011 #90
Hosts in here do not have to rotate off tammywammy Dec 2011 #96
100% correct Fearless Dec 2011 #99
Oops. I didn't realize that. Sorry for the confusion. I corrected my post upthread. yardwork Dec 2011 #112
:) beyurslf Dec 2011 #91
Voting as I understand the remaining field swimboy Dec 2011 #92
I care what you think. I care deeply. So does Bandit. yardwork Dec 2011 #93
Thanks, yardwork swimboy Dec 2011 #94
Seriously, it's nice to see you here. yardwork Dec 2011 #95
I'll echo yardwork. Duncan Grant Dec 2011 #101
many thousand pluses. yardwork Dec 2011 #113
My votes FreeState Dec 2011 #97
I have been more of a lurker these days. I think any one of you would be great. oxymoron Dec 2011 #98
My votes.... Rowdyboy Dec 2011 #103
I won't vote -1 for anybody here, but here are the ones I would like to see as hosts: Jamastiene Dec 2011 #104
I am not interested in serving as "Master Host" ruggerson Dec 2011 #105
I agree that each of those members would be excellent choices and I wish that they would post again. yardwork Dec 2011 #115
... Maven Dec 2011 #137
Hi there! yardwork Dec 2011 #138
if chovexani was here a lot, she would hands down be my first pick La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2011 #117
Aw, thanks mister. But no way I could do it. Prism Dec 2011 #118
Sounds good, I'll take you off the list. Fearless Dec 2011 #121
Thanks ruggers. Maven Dec 2011 #136
Sapphocrat please! Change has come Dec 2011 #106
Yes please! Betty Karlson Dec 2011 #107
Sapphocrat would be my absolute first choice. Jamastiene Dec 2011 #111
Indeed...... queerart Dec 2011 #134
My votes: Lyric Dec 2011 #109
You are too sweet! I'll cause trouble, er, help things along as a regular member. yardwork Dec 2011 #114
***CURRENT VOTE COUNT*** Lyric Dec 2011 #110
Thanks so much for the help!! Fearless Dec 2011 #125
This is a hard choice... Bluenorthwest Dec 2011 #116
I'll abstain from voting. Tindalos Dec 2011 #119
My votes dsc Dec 2011 #120
My votes: Veruca Salt Dec 2011 #123
I'm OK with whomever the group chooses. Others know everyone interested better than I do. I'm RKP5637 Dec 2011 #124
My vote: Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2011 #126
my votes motely36 Dec 2011 #128
My ballot Rhythm Dec 2011 #129
I'm finding it very difficult to vote here. Zenlitened Dec 2011 #130
We're not sure how many hosts there will be yet... Fearless Dec 2011 #132
My votes Ms. Toad Dec 2011 #131
I voted! Behind the Aegis Dec 2011 #133
My votes: Maven Dec 2011 #135
My vote- DURHAM D Dec 2011 #139
LESS THAN 15 MINS REMAIN FOR VOTING!!! Fearless Dec 2011 #140
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