On Mon, 24 Nov 2014 11:38:12 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 11/24/2014 11:28 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Mon, 24 Nov 2014 10:17:52 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 11/24/2014 10:12 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Sun, 23 Nov 2014 23:16:32 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:


Scott, one of your posts this evening caused me to step back and
consider something.

You and I have exchanged barbs many times on this newsgroup and disagree
about many things.

One thing I didn't realize however is how you apparently take some of my
comments to heart. Believe it or not most of them are intended to be
light-hearted but I now realize you may be taking them personally and
seriously.

Maybe it's the other than the 'most' that might cause some hard
feelings.

It has never been my intent to cause you any anxiety or to make you
uncomfortable in a lasting way. If I have, please accept my sincere
apology.

Does this refer to 'most' of the time?

I enjoy lively debates and sometimes can get a little caustic.
It's nothing personal. It's the debate.




Those comments were directed to Scott. Not you.


They appear pretty public.

Forgot to ask, do debates cause you to personal attacks?



Occasionally in response to being called an asshole or the "**** you"
that comes along sometimes. Also when comments are taken totally out of
context or simply falsely stated or attributed.

Why do you ask?


Why did you ask what year I retired?

I asked because there has been a notable change in your behavior
lately. You've gone from very respectable to very Toadish, in my
opinion. But, as you say, if I don't like it, "Tough ****."

On Mon, 24 Nov 2014 11:43:46 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

I asked because there has been a notable change in your behavior
lately. You've gone from very respectable to very Toadish, in my
opinion. But, as you say, if I don't like it, "Tough ****."

===

Dick is doing an internet sociology project for a course he's taking
so it's not clear right now just who is speaking.

It would be interesting to know who the control group is however.

:-)

On 11/24/2014 12:14 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Mon, 24 Nov 2014 11:43:46 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

I asked because there has been a notable change in your behavior
lately. You've gone from very respectable to very Toadish, in my
opinion. But, as you say, if I don't like it, "Tough ****."

===

Dick is doing an internet sociology project for a course he's taking
so it's not clear right now just who is speaking.

It would be interesting to know who the control group is however.

:-)



Perhaps I should create an alternate "handle" to sign on with. One for
me and the other for the 65 year old student me.

I think there's some confusion on what I am up to. I am not researching
specific people or personalities. It's more on how
groups interact. Anyone who has taken these types of courses will know
what I am referring to, I think.

Anyway, it's interesting but there are other sources I am using.
Don't know if I'll even finish but for the time being it keeps me
somewhat occupied.

In article ,
says...


I think there's some confusion on what I am up to. I am not researching
specific people or personalities. It's more on how
groups interact.

You probably mean how people interact within a group dynamic.
It's pretty simple to my eyes. A bunch of old men with time on their
hands arguing. The weak ones just jump on the one they don't like, for
whatever reason. You friend Jim is a good example. Hardly ever says
anything unless he's jumping on Harry or Don. Harry doesn't have to
jump on anybody, he's capable of offending everybody at once.
But mostly what you have is a bunch of old dogs who can't learn new
tricks.

On Mon, 24 Nov 2014 11:56:37 -0600, Boating All Out
wrote:

In article ,
says...


I think there's some confusion on what I am up to. I am not researching
specific people or personalities. It's more on how
groups interact.

You probably mean how people interact within a group dynamic.
It's pretty simple to my eyes. A bunch of old men with time on their
hands arguing. The weak ones just jump on the one they don't like, for
whatever reason. You friend Jim is a good example. Hardly ever says
anything unless he's jumping on Harry or Don. Harry doesn't have to
jump on anybody, he's capable of offending everybody at once.
But mostly what you have is a bunch of old dogs who can't learn new
tricks.

You are the expert on group dynamics. Look at your description of
ISIS. Nothing but thugs. Right on.

On 11/24/2014 12:56 PM, Boating All Out wrote:
In article ,
says...


I think there's some confusion on what I am up to. I am not researching
specific people or personalities. It's more on how
groups interact.

You probably mean how people interact within a group dynamic.
It's pretty simple to my eyes. A bunch of old men with time on their
hands arguing. The weak ones just jump on the one they don't like, for
whatever reason. You friend Jim is a good example. Hardly ever says
anything unless he's jumping on Harry or Don. Harry doesn't have to
jump on anybody, he's capable of offending everybody at once.
But mostly what you have is a bunch of old dogs who can't learn new
tricks.

How about you Jim? You seem as spastic as ever. You must be too busy
issuing insults to "others" to offer any boating related material.
Do you have any new tricks you'd like to teach us?

On 11/24/2014 11:43 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Mon, 24 Nov 2014 11:38:12 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 11/24/2014 11:28 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Mon, 24 Nov 2014 10:17:52 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 11/24/2014 10:12 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Sun, 23 Nov 2014 23:16:32 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:


Scott, one of your posts this evening caused me to step back and
consider something.

You and I have exchanged barbs many times on this newsgroup and disagree
about many things.

One thing I didn't realize however is how you apparently take some of my
comments to heart. Believe it or not most of them are intended to be
light-hearted but I now realize you may be taking them personally and
seriously.

Maybe it's the other than the 'most' that might cause some hard
feelings.

It has never been my intent to cause you any anxiety or to make you
uncomfortable in a lasting way. If I have, please accept my sincere
apology.

Does this refer to 'most' of the time?

I enjoy lively debates and sometimes can get a little caustic.
It's nothing personal. It's the debate.




Those comments were directed to Scott. Not you.


They appear pretty public.

Forgot to ask, do debates cause you to personal attacks?



Occasionally in response to being called an asshole or the "**** you"
that comes along sometimes. Also when comments are taken totally out of
context or simply falsely stated or attributed.

Why do you ask?



Why did you ask what year I retired?

I think you and I both entered the military at about the same year give
or take. I had some thoughts on what race relations were like at the
time but changed my mind about expressing them here.


I asked because there has been a notable change in your behavior
lately. You've gone from very respectable to very Toadish, in my
opinion. But, as you say, if I don't like it, "Tough ****."

I try (not always successfully) to treat people with the same degree of
respect that they afford me. In fact, sometimes I've been accused of
being too respectful.

Your comment regarding Harry (above) is along those lines. The group in
general has taken it upon themselves to condemn him and, it seems,
anyone else who is willing to discuss anything with him. Some people
here try to control who can be addressed and who should not, according
to *their* relationship with others. I don't go for that.

On Mon, 24 Nov 2014 12:16:31 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 11/24/2014 11:43 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Mon, 24 Nov 2014 11:38:12 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 11/24/2014 11:28 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Mon, 24 Nov 2014 10:17:52 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 11/24/2014 10:12 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Sun, 23 Nov 2014 23:16:32 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:


Scott, one of your posts this evening caused me to step back and
consider something.

You and I have exchanged barbs many times on this newsgroup and disagree
about many things.

One thing I didn't realize however is how you apparently take some of my
comments to heart. Believe it or not most of them are intended to be
light-hearted but I now realize you may be taking them personally and
seriously.

Maybe it's the other than the 'most' that might cause some hard
feelings.

It has never been my intent to cause you any anxiety or to make you
uncomfortable in a lasting way. If I have, please accept my sincere
apology.

Does this refer to 'most' of the time?

I enjoy lively debates and sometimes can get a little caustic.
It's nothing personal. It's the debate.




Those comments were directed to Scott. Not you.


They appear pretty public.

Forgot to ask, do debates cause you to personal attacks?



Occasionally in response to being called an asshole or the "**** you"
that comes along sometimes. Also when comments are taken totally out of
context or simply falsely stated or attributed.

Why do you ask?



Why did you ask what year I retired?

I think you and I both entered the military at about the same year give
or take. I had some thoughts on what race relations were like at the
time but changed my mind about expressing them here.


I asked because there has been a notable change in your behavior
lately. You've gone from very respectable to very Toadish, in my
opinion. But, as you say, if I don't like it, "Tough ****."

I try (not always successfully) to treat people with the same degree of
respect that they afford me. In fact, sometimes I've been accused of
being too respectful.

Your comment regarding Harry (above) is along those lines. The group in
general has taken it upon themselves to condemn him and, it seems,
anyone else who is willing to discuss anything with him. Some people
here try to control who can be addressed and who should not, according
to *their* relationship with others. I don't go for that.


My comment Harry had nothing to do with your conversing with
Harry. I think it's funny at times, but don't give a rat's patootie
that you do so.

The comment had to do with your behavior, a comparison to Toad's
behavior.

On 11/24/2014 12:37 PM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Mon, 24 Nov 2014 12:16:31 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 11/24/2014 11:43 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Mon, 24 Nov 2014 11:38:12 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 11/24/2014 11:28 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Mon, 24 Nov 2014 10:17:52 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 11/24/2014 10:12 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Sun, 23 Nov 2014 23:16:32 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:


Scott, one of your posts this evening caused me to step back and
consider something.

You and I have exchanged barbs many times on this newsgroup and disagree
about many things.

One thing I didn't realize however is how you apparently take some of my
comments to heart. Believe it or not most of them are intended to be
light-hearted but I now realize you may be taking them personally and
seriously.

Maybe it's the other than the 'most' that might cause some hard
feelings.

It has never been my intent to cause you any anxiety or to make you
uncomfortable in a lasting way. If I have, please accept my sincere
apology.

Does this refer to 'most' of the time?

I enjoy lively debates and sometimes can get a little caustic.
It's nothing personal. It's the debate.




Those comments were directed to Scott. Not you.


They appear pretty public.

Forgot to ask, do debates cause you to personal attacks?



Occasionally in response to being called an asshole or the "**** you"
that comes along sometimes. Also when comments are taken totally out of
context or simply falsely stated or attributed.

Why do you ask?



Why did you ask what year I retired?

I think you and I both entered the military at about the same year give
or take. I had some thoughts on what race relations were like at the
time but changed my mind about expressing them here.


I asked because there has been a notable change in your behavior
lately. You've gone from very respectable to very Toadish, in my
opinion. But, as you say, if I don't like it, "Tough ****."

I try (not always successfully) to treat people with the same degree of
respect that they afford me. In fact, sometimes I've been accused of
being too respectful.

Your comment regarding Harry (above) is along those lines. The group in
general has taken it upon themselves to condemn him and, it seems,
anyone else who is willing to discuss anything with him. Some people
here try to control who can be addressed and who should not, according
to *their* relationship with others. I don't go for that.


My comment Harry had nothing to do with your conversing with
Harry. I think it's funny at times, but don't give a rat's patootie
that you do so.

The comment had to do with your behavior, a comparison to Toad's
behavior.



I see. Wearing the badge today, huh?

On Mon, 24 Nov 2014 12:57:55 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 11/24/2014 12:37 PM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Mon, 24 Nov 2014 12:16:31 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 11/24/2014 11:43 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Mon, 24 Nov 2014 11:38:12 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 11/24/2014 11:28 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Mon, 24 Nov 2014 10:17:52 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 11/24/2014 10:12 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Sun, 23 Nov 2014 23:16:32 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:


Scott, one of your posts this evening caused me to step back and
consider something.

You and I have exchanged barbs many times on this newsgroup and disagree
about many things.

One thing I didn't realize however is how you apparently take some of my
comments to heart. Believe it or not most of them are intended to be
light-hearted but I now realize you may be taking them personally and
seriously.

Maybe it's the other than the 'most' that might cause some hard
feelings.

It has never been my intent to cause you any anxiety or to make you
uncomfortable in a lasting way. If I have, please accept my sincere
apology.

Does this refer to 'most' of the time?

I enjoy lively debates and sometimes can get a little caustic.
It's nothing personal. It's the debate.




Those comments were directed to Scott. Not you.


They appear pretty public.

Forgot to ask, do debates cause you to personal attacks?



Occasionally in response to being called an asshole or the "**** you"
that comes along sometimes. Also when comments are taken totally out of
context or simply falsely stated or attributed.

Why do you ask?



Why did you ask what year I retired?

I think you and I both entered the military at about the same year give
or take. I had some thoughts on what race relations were like at the
time but changed my mind about expressing them here.


I asked because there has been a notable change in your behavior
lately. You've gone from very respectable to very Toadish, in my
opinion. But, as you say, if I don't like it, "Tough ****."

I try (not always successfully) to treat people with the same degree of
respect that they afford me. In fact, sometimes I've been accused of
being too respectful.

Your comment regarding Harry (above) is along those lines. The group in
general has taken it upon themselves to condemn him and, it seems,
anyone else who is willing to discuss anything with him. Some people
here try to control who can be addressed and who should not, according
to *their* relationship with others. I don't go for that.


My comment Harry had nothing to do with your conversing with
Harry. I think it's funny at times, but don't give a rat's patootie
that you do so.

The comment had to do with your behavior, a comparison to Toad's
behavior.



I see. Wearing the badge today, huh?


You asked, I answered.