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Fri Aug-08-03 10:02 AM Original message |
A few words about the temporary General Discussion guidelines. |
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:06 AM Response to Original message |
1. amen |
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Sat Aug-09-03 05:27 PM Response to Reply #1 |
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Sat Aug-09-03 05:50 PM Response to Reply #115 |
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Sat Aug-09-03 06:07 PM Response to Reply #119 |
123. I'm confused. This is an excellent cause and I certainly think DU |
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:06 AM Response to Original message |
2. Skinner, I would follow whatever rules you set. |
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Sat Aug-09-03 06:08 PM Response to Reply #2 |
124. I agree and couldn't have phrased it better n/t |
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:07 AM Response to Original message |
3. kick |
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:09 AM Response to Original message |
4. Hear, hear ... |
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:09 AM Response to Original message |
5. Agreed on all points |
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CatWoman
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:12 AM Response to Original message |
6. Right on Principal Skinner |
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:12 AM Response to Original message |
7. Your house, your rules... |
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:13 AM Response to Original message |
8. one suggestion |
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Skinner
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:16 AM Response to Reply #8 |
13. I actually think people have blindness toward pinned threads. |
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OrdinaryTa
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:13 AM Response to Original message |
9. And Some Just Clap Their Hands |
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:13 AM Response to Original message |
10. Agreed |
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Robin Hood
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Sat Aug-09-03 12:58 PM Response to Reply #10 |
96. And I would consider the new rules to be part of the silly stuff. |
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sangha
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:13 AM Response to Original message |
11. Thank you Skinner |
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newyawker99
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:15 AM Response to Reply #11 |
12. kick |
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:16 AM Original message |
I'd ask only one exception. |
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:32 AM Response to Original message |
21. I second that |
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LynneSin
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Fri Aug-08-03 11:23 AM Response to Original message |
36. If it's an announcement, it would be nice to have it's own area on the boa |
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synthia
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Fri Aug-08-03 12:00 PM Response to Reply #36 |
53. i like the TV ALERT idea!!! |
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FlaGranny
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Fri Aug-08-03 02:50 PM Response to Original message |
67. Yes, yes, yes. |
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BrettStah
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Fri Aug-08-03 06:31 PM Response to Original message |
78. Isn't there already a forum for this type of post? |
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Fri Aug-08-03 06:47 PM Response to Original message |
79. Trof, I agree... |
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mandyky
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:16 AM Response to Original message |
14. It would also be helpful |
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charlie
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:19 AM Response to Original message |
15. S'alright by me |
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:19 AM Response to Original message |
16. I am sorry you lose sleep worrying...... |
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:22 AM Response to Original message |
17. Don't make Skinner call Supernintendo Chalmers on y'all! |
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Bertrand
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:23 AM Response to Original message |
18. Instead of DU attempting to craft "quality" |
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:30 AM Response to Reply #18 |
19. Pehaps it should not be my concern. |
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Bertrand
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:38 AM Response to Reply #19 |
25. You shoud tell them |
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Fri Aug-08-03 11:58 AM Response to Reply #25 |
52. Bertrand what you're describing "un-needed heirarchy and moderation" could |
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Sat Aug-09-03 09:08 PM Response to Reply #52 |
131. i agree |
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Fri Aug-08-03 11:04 AM Response to Reply #18 |
31. i see it as being the difference between a discussion board and |
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ibegurpard
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Fri Aug-08-03 11:30 AM Response to Reply #31 |
37. My mother thinks "fart" is a vulgar word. |
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synthia
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Fri Aug-08-03 12:19 PM Response to Reply #37 |
57. you are right about the name |
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molly
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:30 AM Response to Original message |
20. Thankyou!!! |
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ibegurpard
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:34 AM Response to Reply #20 |
22. Ah yes...this coming from someone who has complained |
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molly
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Fri Aug-08-03 11:31 AM Response to Reply #22 |
38. Example please |
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ibegurpard
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Fri Aug-08-03 12:03 PM Response to Reply #38 |
54. After an exhaustive Lounge archive search |
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molly
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Fri Aug-08-03 12:09 PM Response to Reply #54 |
56. You must have a memory that surpasses even mine |
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ibegurpard
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Fri Aug-08-03 12:21 PM Response to Reply #56 |
58. First off |
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UTUSN
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:36 AM Response to Reply #20 |
23. Dissenters on This Just Want ... |
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synthia
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Fri Aug-08-03 12:33 PM Response to Reply #23 |
59. "quality" verging on "propriety", which is verging on PC-ism. |
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Fri Aug-08-03 02:07 PM Response to Reply #59 |
66. hmmm, that's some loaded language you designed into "slippery slope" |
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bearfartinthewoods
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Sat Aug-09-03 09:43 AM Response to Reply #66 |
90. isn't that what the lounge is for? |
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UTUSN
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Sat Aug-09-03 11:49 AM Response to Reply #90 |
91. LBN Is a Very Specific, Self-Defining Venue |
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Sat Aug-09-03 11:56 AM Response to Reply #91 |
92. That was allowed to stay because he explained his purpose for posting it. |
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Sat Aug-09-03 12:00 PM Response to Reply #92 |
93. O.K. (Taking back the n/t) : Well, But |
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Sat Aug-09-03 02:44 PM Response to Reply #91 |
108. i saw that one too. i even alerted on it. then i noticed the start date |
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Sat Aug-09-03 03:02 PM Response to Reply #108 |
110. Did It? (Sound of Butting Heads Here) |
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Sat Aug-09-03 05:52 PM Response to Reply #110 |
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:37 AM Response to Original message |
24. My take |
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Fri Aug-08-03 11:50 AM Response to Reply #24 |
47. It was a thread about defining rape and consent |
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ibegurpard
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:38 AM Response to Original message |
26. I don't know about this |
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UTUSN
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:42 AM Response to Reply #26 |
27. Yesssss! 1) Curb/Profanity AND 2) Relevant Title. n/t |
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ibegurpard
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:51 AM Response to Reply #27 |
29. I don't have TOOmuch of a problem with the "profanity" rule as is |
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DrBB
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Fri Aug-08-03 10:47 AM Response to Original message |
28. Quality versus velocity |
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clar
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Fri Aug-08-03 11:12 AM Response to Reply #28 |
32. I appreciate the temporary rules |
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MGKrebs
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Fri Aug-08-03 11:01 AM Response to Original message |
30. I think the new rules are fine. |
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Fri Aug-08-03 11:13 AM Response to Reply #30 |
33. I agree with you |
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mike_c
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Fri Aug-08-03 11:17 AM Response to Original message |
34. actually, I'd already like to see the 5 sentence rule made permanent.... |
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HalfManHalfBiscuit
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Fri Aug-08-03 11:44 AM Response to Reply #34 |
44. No way |
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LynneSin
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Fri Aug-08-03 11:19 AM Response to Original message |
35. I like this idea and here's why!!! |
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Fri Aug-08-03 11:34 AM Response to Original message |
39. Must we really have so many Schwartznegger threads? |
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Fri Aug-08-03 11:37 AM Response to Original message |
40. This is your site... |
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newyawker99
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Fri Aug-08-03 11:38 AM Response to Reply #40 |
41. kick |
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Fri Aug-08-03 11:39 AM Response to Original message |
42. Amen |
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thom1102
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Fri Aug-08-03 11:44 AM Response to Original message |
43. Can we have the moderator who locks the thread |
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Terwilliger
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Fri Aug-08-03 11:51 AM Response to Reply #43 |
48. I dont think your CNN poll thread should have been locked |
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Fri Aug-08-03 11:56 AM Response to Reply #48 |
50. It had 5 sentences! |
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Fri Aug-08-03 12:03 PM Response to Reply #50 |
55. To be fair, we are still ironing out proper enforcement. |
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FlaGranny
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Fri Aug-08-03 03:46 PM Response to Reply #55 |
70. Skinner, |
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Droopy
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Fri Aug-08-03 11:48 AM Response to Original message |
45. So far it appears that the new rules are working well |
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Fri Aug-08-03 11:48 AM Response to Original message |
46. Just to point out |
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Fri Aug-08-03 11:52 AM Response to Reply #46 |
49. Just a hunch... |
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Fri Aug-08-03 11:57 AM Response to Original message |
51. Thank you, Skinner |
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Fri Aug-08-03 01:04 PM Response to Reply #51 |
60. You're welcome. |
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Fri Aug-08-03 01:30 PM Response to Reply #60 |
61. kick |
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Sat Aug-09-03 12:02 AM Response to Reply #60 |
85. I'm in favor of this, although I'm mostly in LBN when |
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Fri Aug-08-03 01:39 PM Response to Original message |
62. I think the new GD rules should be made permenant. |
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Fri Aug-08-03 01:55 PM Response to Reply #62 |
63. Yes...instead of 30 one-sentence Arnold posts |
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Fri Aug-08-03 01:56 PM Response to Reply #62 |
64. Bravo Skinner |
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Fri Aug-08-03 02:05 PM Response to Reply #64 |
65. Yea as long as the meat is an |
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Fri Aug-08-03 03:07 PM Response to Original message |
68. People who are complaining about this should have been here |
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Fri Aug-08-03 03:11 PM Response to Original message |
69. Make the temporary rules permanent. The board is much better. |
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FlaGranny
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Fri Aug-08-03 04:03 PM Response to Reply #69 |
72. If the rules are made permanent |
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Fri Aug-08-03 04:12 PM Response to Reply #72 |
73. So post it in the Lounge. n/t |
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Fri Aug-08-03 06:18 PM Response to Reply #72 |
76. I like the new rules |
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Fri Aug-08-03 03:52 PM Response to Original message |
71. in hindsight... |
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Fri Aug-08-03 04:23 PM Response to Original message |
74. Make em permanent |
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Fri Aug-08-03 05:28 PM Response to Original message |
75. A reasonable request, Skinner. /eom |
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Fri Aug-08-03 06:30 PM Response to Original message |
77. I like the new rules |
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Fri Aug-08-03 06:52 PM Response to Original message |
80. Please consider making the temporary rules permanent! |
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Fri Aug-08-03 07:31 PM Response to Original message |
81. No problem. |
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Fri Aug-08-03 08:02 PM Response to Original message |
82. I am with you! |
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AlinPA
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Fri Aug-08-03 08:28 PM Response to Original message |
83. Thank you. We really need to look at threads before posting |
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Fri Aug-08-03 11:41 PM Response to Original message |
84. I can be the most annoying nit-picker around. |
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Sat Aug-09-03 12:08 AM Response to Reply #84 |
86. LOL |
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Robin Hood
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Sat Aug-09-03 12:56 PM Response to Reply #86 |
95. Yeah, that makes for an inclusive board...NOT!! |
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alaine
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Sat Aug-09-03 01:52 PM Response to Reply #95 |
103. The site in question was a fan site for a t.v. show. |
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Robin Hood
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Sat Aug-09-03 02:14 PM Response to Reply #103 |
107. You are assuming that all computer users are well educated. |
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Sat Aug-09-03 04:08 PM Response to Reply #107 |
111. Actually I'm hedging a bet that the people who are |
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Robin Hood
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Sat Aug-09-03 07:18 PM Response to Reply #111 |
126. I'll take your bet.. |
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Sat Aug-09-03 05:02 AM Response to Original message |
87. You know, y'all have put me in a really weird situation here... |
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TahitiNut
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Sat Aug-09-03 06:02 PM Response to Reply #87 |
122. Welcome, Jim. |
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Sat Aug-09-03 05:29 AM Response to Original message |
88. The silliest part of it all... |
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Sat Aug-09-03 05:30 AM Response to Original message |
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Sat Aug-09-03 12:45 PM Response to Original message |
94. This is crap. |
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protect freedom impeach bush now
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Sat Aug-09-03 01:08 PM Response to Reply #94 |
98. agree !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 |
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Robin Hood
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Sat Aug-09-03 01:20 PM Response to Reply #98 |
99. Perhaps what they say about the far left and far right is correct. |
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Sat Aug-09-03 01:30 PM Response to Reply #99 |
100. You're on quite a tear in this thread. |
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Robin Hood
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Sat Aug-09-03 02:05 PM Response to Reply #100 |
105. I understand your purpose, and I hope that it's only for one more day. |
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Sat Aug-09-03 02:12 PM Response to Reply #100 |
106. This may be my fault. |
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Sat Aug-09-03 01:01 PM Response to Original message |
97. Just my two cents |
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Sat Aug-09-03 01:32 PM Response to Reply #97 |
101. This has nothing to do with punctuation. |
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Sat Aug-09-03 01:43 PM Response to Reply #101 |
102. Please make these changes permanent |
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Sat Aug-09-03 08:01 PM Response to Reply #101 |
129. But it does have to do with punctuation. |
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Sat Aug-09-03 02:50 PM Response to Original message |
109. Uncle**** |
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Sat Aug-09-03 04:10 PM Response to Original message |
112. FUCK, Profanity??? I'm not sure where this ends? One can say "jack-off"... |
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Sat Aug-09-03 04:16 PM Response to Original message |
113. Here is a good example of how wrong this is. |
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Sat Aug-09-03 07:23 PM Response to Original message |
127. Yet another example of how faulty the new rules are. |
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Sat Aug-09-03 07:54 PM Response to Original message |
128. And yet another example of a good discussion that was locked. |
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Sat Aug-09-03 08:48 PM Response to Original message |
130. Increase the number of posts neccesary before you can start a thread |
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