On 12/3/2014 9:44 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 12/3/2014 9:35 AM, Let it snowe wrote:


So you haven't gone to the dark side. That's a relief.



I've never thought that giving consideration to other points of view is
going to the "dark" side.

There's always something to be learned ... even if it's simply what
makes people think the way they do. Often it simply confirms more
firmly what your current views are.




I always consider all points of view. I make judgements based on what
makes sense. That's what separates my thinking from the Harry Krause
mindset.

On 12/3/2014 9:41 AM, KC wrote:
On 12/3/2014 9:35 AM, Let it snowe wrote:


So you haven't gone to the dark side. That's a relief.


He is an arrogant ****. He started with the name calling and wrong
rubbing for his own personal muse.... at our expense. He is full of ****
above making excuses for his behavior... he trolled, called names, and
then took it from there. It's a flawed study, done by a spoiled kid...
and really the above is just a typical over verbose excuse for his
behavior lately. Let him tell you whatever, he was just being an asshole
at our expense after being your "friend" for over a decade...


Scott, I hate to burst your bubble but out of necessity I had to
discount most of what you have to say. I was interested in the reaction
of mentally healthy people.

On 12/3/2014 9:49 AM, Tim wrote:
Scott I'm talking about my gross mishandling an iPhone key pad in my original post to Richard. Proofreading isn't my strong suit


Oh, funny how these Iphones can't do usenet...

On 12/3/2014 10:00 AM, Let it snowe wrote:
On 12/3/2014 9:41 AM, KC wrote:
On 12/3/2014 9:35 AM, Let it snowe wrote:
On 12/3/2014 9:01 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:

It has been very interesting walking on the left side of the tracks for
a while to observe reactions in the group.

I wanted to see how expressions of unpopular views would be received
and
how quickly the crowd would turn on someone who displayed them.
I tried to present them as alternate ways of looking at and
interpreting
issues and not trying to establish them as fact. In other words,
viewing and interpreting issues through the eyes of others who don't
necessarily reflect your own views.

From gun control issues to the Ferguson event I was not disappointed.
The crowd quickly turns. In some cases the derogatory insults begin
that
have nothing to do with the issue under discussion. Outright denial of
references that offer opposing thoughts and interpretations in
rebuttal.

Granted, it was pretty much to be expected. The only true liberals who
post here are Harry and JPS, IMO. BOA doesn't strike me as a die-hard
liberal.

Surprisingly, the only one who came close to giving consideration to a
more "lefty" view was John H. and that was related to gun control
issues. The rest pretty much stuck to the traditional, conservative
mindset that immediately rejects anything considered as "liberal"
thinking.

Thank you all for your participation,

Luddite

So you haven't gone to the dark side. That's a relief.


He is an arrogant ****. He started with the name calling and wrong
rubbing for his own personal muse.... at our expense. He is full of ****
above making excuses for his behavior... he trolled, called names, and
then took it from there. It's a flawed study, done by a spoiled kid...
and really the above is just a typical over verbose excuse for his
behavior lately. Let him tell you whatever, he was just being an asshole
at our expense after being your "friend" for over a decade...

Everyone has minor flaws in their personalities, even you. Live with it.

I still don't "use" my friends for my own personal folly or profit...
either way, I was one of the first targets in his selfish play and it
actyally hit me at a couple times this summer when I just didn't need it
so it caused me personal pain and anxiety... it was a harryesque thing
to do. It was also very selfish...

Luddite says..

" Scott, I hate to burst your bubble but out of necessity I had to
discount most of what you have to say. *I was interested in the reaction
of mentally healthy people. "


SNERK!

On 12/3/2014 10:18 AM, True North wrote:
Luddite says..

" Scott, I hate to burst your bubble but out of necessity I had to
discount most of what you have to say. I was interested in the reaction
of mentally healthy people. "

Bull**** dick, you came right after me... if it wasn't for your project
then it was just because you enjoy being a bully. Either way, you have
been successful at letting folks here know exactly where you stand on
loyalty and respect for folks you have been dealing with for over a
decade.... no prob dick, I already knew...


SNERK!

On 12/3/14 10:32 AM, KC wrote:
On 12/3/2014 10:18 AM, True North wrote:
Luddite says..

" Scott, I hate to burst your bubble but out of necessity I had to
discount most of what you have to say. I was interested in the reaction
of mentally healthy people. "

Bull**** dick, you came right after me... if it wasn't for your project
then it was just because you enjoy being a bully. Either way, you have
been successful at letting folks here know exactly where you stand on
loyalty and respect for folks you have been dealing with for over a
decade.... no prob dick, I already knew...



Actually, most mentally healthy people would think you are insane. There
are some here on the far right who are on the edge and don't think
you've gone over it, and some others on the right who like to encourage
you because you will post nuttiness they won't but would like to...

Basically, you're sort of like a pet skunk.


--
I feel no need to explain my politics to stupid right-wingers.
After all, I am *not* the Jackass Whisperer.

On 12/3/14 9:01 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:

It has been very interesting walking on the left side of the tracks for
a while to observe reactions in the group.

I wanted to see how expressions of unpopular views would be received and
how quickly the crowd would turn on someone who displayed them.
I tried to present them as alternate ways of looking at and interpreting
issues and not trying to establish them as fact. In other words,
viewing and interpreting issues through the eyes of others who don't
necessarily reflect your own views.

From gun control issues to the Ferguson event I was not disappointed.
The crowd quickly turns. In some cases the derogatory insults begin that
have nothing to do with the issue under discussion. Outright denial of
references that offer opposing thoughts and interpretations in rebuttal.

Granted, it was pretty much to be expected. The only true liberals who
post here are Harry and JPS, IMO. BOA doesn't strike me as a die-hard
liberal.

Surprisingly, the only one who came close to giving consideration to a
more "lefty" view was John H. and that was related to gun control
issues. The rest pretty much stuck to the traditional, conservative
mindset that immediately rejects anything considered as "liberal" thinking.

Thank you all for your participation,

Luddite


Well played.

--
I feel no need to explain my politics to stupid right-wingers.
After all, I am *not* the Jackass Whisperer.

On 12/3/2014 10:32 AM, KC wrote:
On 12/3/2014 10:18 AM, True North wrote:
Luddite says..

" Scott, I hate to burst your bubble but out of necessity I had to
discount most of what you have to say. I was interested in the reaction
of mentally healthy people. "

Bull**** dick, you came right after me... if it wasn't for your project
then it was just because you enjoy being a bully. Either way, you have
been successful at letting folks here know exactly where you stand on
loyalty and respect for folks you have been dealing with for over a
decade.... no prob dick, I already knew...


SNERK!




Bull**** yourself. Any comments I've made to you have been in response
to either some bizarre conspiracy theory you have promoted or a personal
attack initiated by you, usually populated with "**** you" and "asshole"
because you don't like a view on something I posted. You also don't
like the fact that I can converse with people like Harry without going
bonkers, making it a newsgroup issue. It's really none of your business.

You're just a hot head who also exhibits paranoid tendencies. The fact
that you seem to think you are being singled out is another
demonstration of that tendency. You are not that important to me.

On 12/3/2014 11:23 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
I can converse with people like Harry without going bonkers
How do you manage that?