Stepping Up To The Line

Jimmy · Post by **Jimmy** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:27 pm

I wonder if I'll get banned for this. :wah: :wah: :wah: I'll ask Tombstone if he banned anybody when I see him in about 5 minutes. Should I do that?

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:27 pm

zinkyusa wrote: who is the admin? can they be asked?

sure you can ask, but I don't think it's our business, if admin made the choice then I think it's a private matter between them and members. Lets wait and see how it pans out.

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:28 pm

zinkyusa wrote: who is the admin? can they be asked?

Great point, Zinkster.

Tombstone: Did any of the members get permanently banned over the ugly incident we recently had in the Garden? I appreciate your response.

I sent the above in a PM to TStone.

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:28 pm

Jimmy wrote: I wonder if I'll get banned for this. :wah: :wah: :wah: I'll ask Tombstone if he banned anybody when I see him in about 5 minutes. Should I do that?

Now don't you think that would put T on the spot??? In my opinion that would be awkward for him.

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:29 pm

minks wrote: Now don't you think that would put T on the spot??? In my opinion that would be awkward for him.

Ok so if he answers yes then what?

zinkyusa · Post by **zinkyusa** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:30 pm

speaking of trolls we have a visitor "Hot Gurl" thread.

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:30 pm

Yikes

Maybe I stepped over the line sending a PM about it to TStone.

I just thought that the truth might help us move on with it.

Marie5656 · Post by **Marie5656** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:30 pm

Is it time for an end of summer (OK, for the Aussies, an end of winter) garden party? Maybe that will get folks back.

zinkyusa · Post by **zinkyusa** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:31 pm

cherandbuster wrote: Yikes

Maybe I stepped over the line sending a PM about it to TStone.

I just thought that the truth might help us move on with it.

Those kind of things need to see the light of day...

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:33 pm

zinkyusa wrote: Those kind of things need to see the light of day...

Well, that truly was my intention

And I apologize publicly if I stepped over the line

I didn't mean to break the rule of making a PM public

I hope I don't get banned

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:33 pm

cherandbuster wrote: Yikes

Maybe I stepped over the line sending a PM about it to TStone.

I just thought that the truth might help us move on with it.

Nononono don't think that Cherie,,, I just think some days matters of the admin level are best left out of the public eye, remember tis only my opinion.

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:36 pm

cherandbuster wrote: Well, that truly was my intention

And I apologize publicly if I stepped over the line

I didn't mean to break the rule of making a PM public

I hope I don't get banned

nahh if you got banned, Flops would go crazy having to do all the flirting by herself. :p

Marie5656 · Post by **Marie5656** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:39 pm

So, if one of our friends is banned, shall we ban ourselves in protest? Or just say the heck with it and go light another candle for BR?

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:42 pm

Marie5656 wrote: So, if one of our friends is banned, shall we ban ourselves in protest? Or just say the heck with it and go light another candle for BR?

Support our friends by keeping FG alive and well.

Post by **spot** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:43 pm

flopstock wrote: These other folks are less then nothing to me... and god knows I'd seen no redeeming communication out of them... so very simply..'I choose my friend'That, I feel, is where we differ in the matter. The ones on time-out at the moment are the ones who made the running in trying to drive away what they saw as an invasive avalanche of newbies. I agree there are some threads the newbies tend to congregate in at the moment but firstly, I'm sure (and certainly hope) they'll mix more as they get to know us better, and secondly the quality of their posts is more a question of their enjoyment than of non-participants appreciation. I find them quite inventive, though I'm as unlikely to enter the Hotel as I was to enter the Bar in the first place. If the Famous Five want to lick their wounds that's entirely up to them, I'll be more than happy to join in with them when they come back to play. Why on earth anyone would want to hold onto grudges for life beats me.

Marie5656 · Post by **Marie5656** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:43 pm

minks wrote: Support our friends by keeping FG alive and well.

OK, fine by me. :-4 :-6

Adam Zapple · Post by **Adam Zapple** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:44 pm

minks wrote: Support our friends by keeping FG alive and well.

Exactly. And let your friends set their own timetable for return. I think all the public pleading for their return is a nice show of support but it keeps the dust up and may actually be making it harder for them to slide back in. Just my $.02

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:44 pm

minks wrote: Support our friends by keeping FG alive and well.

Perfectly stated.

Marie5656 · Post by **Marie5656** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:45 pm

spot wrote: That, I feel, is where we differ in the matter. The ones on time-out at the moment are the ones who made the running in trying to drive away what they saw as an invasive avalanche of newbies. I agree there are some threads the newbies tend to congregate in at the moment but firstly, I'm sure (and certainly hope) they'll mix more as they get to know us better, and secondly the quality of their posts is more a question of their enjoyment than of non-participants appreciation. I find them quite inventive, though I'm as unlikely to enter the Hotel as I was to enter the Bar in the first place. If the Famous Five want to lick their wounds that's entirely up to them, I'll be more than happy to join in with them when they come back to play. Why on earth anyone would want to hold onto grudges for life beats me.

Again, I find something in Spot's words to agree with.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:47 pm

I swear to GAWD I miss EVERYTHING!!!

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:51 pm

I thought the fracas was rather interesting. Kinda like watching a car wreck. But I cant see giving someone the power of ruining my day or turning me from something I enjoy.

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:51 pm

flopstock wrote: It's only flirting if you would not follow through in real life..given the opportunity...:sneaky: :p

There Floopy goes again.

I'm tellin' you guys

Still waters run deep

I can tell that our Floppy is a very sexual person. :guitarist

Am I right, Floops?

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:53 pm

flopstock wrote: It's only flirting if you would not follow through in real life..given the opportunity...:sneaky: :p

hey there's nothing wrong with flirting, just didn't want you to be overwhelmed with all the flirting to be done here on FG.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:55 pm

Sheryl wrote: hey there's nothing wrong with flirting, just didn't want you to be overwhelmed with all the flirting to be done here on FG.

It does'nt matter where you warm up the oven. As long as you go home to bake the cake.

Tombstone · Post by **Tombstone** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 1:03 pm

Hi Everyone!

Jim asked me about banning, who's banned, etc. You know that I won't say much, but what I can say is this:

1. Jives - he's banned.

2. One other person was put on "silence" for 24 hours. That was a few days ago. (As promised in the Compost Pile sticky.)

3. No other regular is restricted here.

You need to understand that what you see is the very TIP of the iceberg. I spend most of my time thwarting network attacks, spam, and other unpleasantries - the vast majority you never ever ever see.

So...when it comes to conversations, feelings, moods, etc., that's all up to you! Discussions of life...

zinkyusa · Post by **zinkyusa** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 1:04 pm

Tombstone wrote: Hi Everyone!

Jim asked me about bannng, who's banned, etc. You know that I won't say much, but what I can say is this:

1. Jives - he's banned.

2. One other person was put on "silence" for 24 hours. That was a few days ago. (As promised in the Compost Pile sticky.)

3. No other regular is restricted here.

You need to understand that what you see is the very TIP of the iceberg. I spend most of my time thwarting network attacks, spam, and other unplesantries - the vast majority you never ever ever see.

So...when it comes to conversations, feelings, moods, etc., that's all up to you! Discussions of life...

Thanks for the update, we appreciate your hard work.

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 1:06 pm

zinkyusa wrote: Thanks for the update, we appreciate your hard work.

ditto

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 1:10 pm

flopstock wrote: And sometimes, you can be a real dipstick sweetie. (BIG SNIP)

End of discussion.

Oi! Pull your socks up. That sort of thing is what causes trouble.

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 1:13 pm

Bill Sikes wrote: Oi! Pull your socks up. That sort of thing is what causes trouble.

tis proof we all find different reasons to call different folks our friends.

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 1:15 pm

TWEET!!!! (Val makes "T" sign with hands)

There's a quite simple way to tell if someone has been banned, just

look at the "Member's List" in the bar at the top. If there is a

permanent ban, it will say under the user name. Temp "time-outs"

won't show but that shouldn't matter.

I can't speak for the rest of "The Five" (cute!

) and I was just

going to try and take care of it in pm but feel it needs more. My

ego is just fine, I did NOTHING wrong; nobody here made me leave,

not any newbie or oldie or in-betweenie.

I have NO wounds to lick. Okay?

Minks and AZ had it about right, as far as I'm concerned. Just let

FG go on as it does, and let "us" have our own timeline for coming

back. To slide right in here. I've pm'd and posted a little, Cher you

saw one... I've been doing checks on BR's thread so the family

didn't have the additional burden of seeing to it I got an email.

Flopster, no way in HECK did you fail me. I'm strong, I'm fine, I'm

no less than THE VAL.

Somewhere in the middle of the rowdy-dow's (my mom's phrase!!)

a much-beloved aunt died. It wasn't a shock, she was 78 years

old and had been a 2 or 3 pack a day smoker for 65 years. But

there are some things I have to deal with regarding that, and other

family type things that make me less able to devote too much time

to the Garden.

I've been in contact with Snooze and Clancy, Snooze sent me a

VERY funny "Thought for the Day" today. Clancy mentioned AL

so I think he's fine, too.

Alright? (Dusting hands together... turns, leaves... for now.)

(And btw, I'd like you to meet Val Gore... I invented Naked Fridays!)

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 1:21 pm

And this is why we love our Val. :-4

I've also been in touch with Snoozie and Clance -- I've been unable to reach Nomad

-- and I think they just needed a breather.

TStone -- I thank you for your quick and reasoned response

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 1:22 pm

Thank you for that Val. So sorry to hear your aunt passed on

My beams to you.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 1:22 pm

Raven wrote: I swear to GAWD I miss EVERYTHING!!!

Then you shouldn't hide away for so long :p

Welcome back :-6

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 1:29 pm

Here is something for you all to ponder

We currently have 70 members online.... so go on out there and mingle and lets keep FG growing and make everyone a friend of someone.

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 1:30 pm

minks wrote: Here is something for you all to ponder

We currently have 70 members online.... so go on out there and mingle and lets keep FG growing and make everyone a friend of someone.

Minxsy

I'm glad you're my friend :guitarist

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 1:35 pm

Bryn Mawr wrote: Then you shouldn't hide away for so long :p

Welcome back :-6
So true! But I will be back on a more reasonable schedule soon!

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 1:41 pm

Floppy has the wisest advice, we need to stay friends and be aware of what is going on around us. As far as I know, none of them are banned. I've talked to several of them the last few days here, and they chose to take a voluntary journey away from the Garden.

Val, I am thinking of you during this time................:-4

Minks is correct in saying there is plenty out there for us to have fun and be ourselves, until the rest feel comfortable in returning. Which I am hoping they will do soon, because I miss them.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 1:50 pm

Personally I quite enjoy the varied and often suprising personalities of everybody here. A garden is boring if all it has is roses.

Post by **spot** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 2:14 pm

Raven wrote: A garden is boring if all it has is roses.Call me a weed, would you? I'm more of a briar patch.

woppy71 · Post by **woppy71** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 2:16 pm

spot wrote: Call me a weed, would you? I'm more of a briar patch.

He hee:wah:

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 3:02 pm

Originally Posted by Bill Sikes

Oi! Pull your socks up. That sort of thing is what causes trouble.

minks wrote: tis proof we all find different reasons to call different folks our friends.

Of course. Friends are friends, discussions are discussions, disagreements

are disagreements, and fights are fights.

How far should or would one go, if all the protagonists were here, in the flesh?

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 3:08 pm

Bill Sikes wrote: Originally Posted by Bill Sikes

Oi! Pull your socks up. That sort of thing is what causes trouble.

Of course. Friends are friends, discussions are discussions, disagreements

are disagreements, and fights are fights.

How far should or would one go, if all the protagonists were here, in the flesh?

Oh perhaps a lot further but it's nice we kind of self governed ourselves today. We ought to be proud.