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Post by shaxper on Nov 5, 2016 11:13:38 GMT -5
So. Has anyone been following the Standing Rock/DAPL stuff? It's confusing and terrifying, but it's a topic that probably won't go over well here, like Planned Parenthood or LGBTQ rights. I've started writing a few posts about it (Standing Rock); but just ended up deleting them (I do that a lot). As someone who often feels less than human when it comes to politics, it is on my mind though. I don't know that it wouldn't go over well here. I think it could be a healthy and productive discussion. Personally, I keep my sanity by partitioning my life. When I'm at home, I don't think about work. When I'm at work, I don't think about home. And, in a similar sense, I go to facebook to keep up on, discuss, and promote causes that concern me, but I don't talk comics and fun geek stuff there, and I come to the CCF to talk comics and fun geek stuff, not really wanting to give much thought to pressing issues in the real world. So for me personally, I care very deeply about Standing Rock, politics, and a number of other causes, but you'll rarely find me participating in a discussion about any of them here. When I see the CCF logo, I smile and relax. This is the place that replenishes me so that I can go to work and be an advocate for kids, come home and be the best support I can be for my family, and log onto facebook to stay informed and change the world in the best ways I know how. This place is my fun. So if you don't see others discussing an issue that concerns you, it doesn't necessarily mean others aren't like-minded here. Some of us just don't come here to discuss the real world. Nothing wrong with you if you do, though
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Post by Lolatadatodo on Nov 5, 2016 11:27:19 GMT -5
Okay, but if she wants to talk about politics and Standing Rock, she should feel safe doing so. And accepted. And there is already a politics thread here, so obviously politics are already discussed here.
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Post by shaxper on Nov 5, 2016 11:35:33 GMT -5
Okay, but if she wants to talk about politics and Standing Rock, she should feel safe doing so. And accepted. And there is already a politics thread here, so obviously politics are already discussed here. I don't recall I or anyone else suggesting she shouldn't feel safe and accepted here.
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Post by Lolatadatodo on Nov 5, 2016 11:37:22 GMT -5
Okay, but if she wants to talk about politics and Standing Rock, she should feel safe doing so. And accepted. And there is already a politics thread here, so obviously politics are already discussed here. I don't recall I or anyone else suggesting she shouldn't feel safe and accepted here. Of course. Except that your post comes across as telling her not to talk about those things here because you don't want to.
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Post by Lolatadatodo on Nov 5, 2016 13:30:33 GMT -5
It's confusing and terrifying, but it's a topic that probably won't go over well here, like Planned Parenthood or LGBTQ rights. I've started writing a few posts about it (Standing Rock); but just ended up deleting them (I do that a lot). As someone who often feels less than human when it comes to politics, it is on my mind though. I don't know that it wouldn't go over well here. I think it could be a healthy and productive discussion. Personally, I keep my sanity by partitioning my life. When I'm at home, I don't think about work. When I'm at work, I don't think about home. And, in a similar sense, I go to facebook to keep up on, discuss, and promote causes that concern me, but I don't talk comics and fun geek stuff there, and I come to the CCF to talk comics and fun geek stuff, not really wanting to give much thought to pressing issues in the real world. So for me personally, I care very deeply about Standing Rock, politics, and a number of other causes, but you'll rarely find me participating in a discussion about any of them here. When I see the CCF logo, I smile and relax. This is the place that replenishes me so that I can go to work and be an advocate for kids, come home and be the best support I can be for my family, and log onto facebook to stay informed and change the world in the best ways I know how. This place is my fun. So if you don't see others discussing an issue that concerns you, it doesn't necessarily mean others aren't like-minded here. Some of us just don't come here to discuss the real world. Nothing wrong with you if you do, though Just caught your edit. Thank you.
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Post by The Captain on Nov 5, 2016 13:41:10 GMT -5
We all remember the ads from the pages of our classic comics... ...but today, I found myself standing outside of Grit headquarters in Williamsport, PA. I used to travel to Williamsport a lot when I was in the natural gas industry, so I saw that building often. It is halfway between the hotel I stayed at and a number of nice restaurants that I would frequent, including a really good microbrewery.
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Nov 5, 2016 14:56:21 GMT -5
Darn... I really can't watch a movie shot with a handheld camera. I get seasick after ten minutes.
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Post by Confessor on Nov 5, 2016 15:50:37 GMT -5
Okay, but if she wants to talk about politics and Standing Rock, she should feel safe doing so. And accepted. And there is already a politics thread here, so obviously politics are already discussed here. You won't like me saying this, but I think you're looking too hard for something to get offended about, coldwater. Clearly that's not what shax meant or intended. This is the second time in two days you've criticised the moderators or admin over some perceived slight. If I were you, I'd stop looking for trouble where there is none.
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Post by Lolatadatodo on Nov 5, 2016 15:56:24 GMT -5
Okay, but if she wants to talk about politics and Standing Rock, she should feel safe doing so. And accepted. And there is already a politics thread here, so obviously politics are already discussed here. You won't like me saying this, but I think you're looking too hard for something to get offended about, coldwater. Clearly that's not what shax meant or intended. This is the second time in two days you've criticised the moderatirs or admin over some perceived slight. If I were you, I'd stop looking for trouble where there is none. Okay, but I also posted that I caught his edit and said thank you. So, if I actually wanted trouble, I probably would not have done that. Being alert is not looking for trouble. Disagreeing with someone is not looking for trouble. Or is it? Also: if I wanted to be addressed as Cold Water, that would be my username. There is a reason I am not here by that name. Thanks.
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Post by Confessor on Nov 5, 2016 16:06:10 GMT -5
You won't like me saying this, but I think you're looking too hard for something to get offended about, coldwater. Clearly that's not what shax meant or intended. This is the second time in two days you've criticised the moderatirs or admin over some perceived slight. If I were you, I'd stop looking for trouble where there is none. Okay, but I also posted that I caught his edit and said thank you. So, if I actually wanted trouble, I probably would not have done that. Being alert is not looking for trouble. Disagreeing with someone is not looking for trouble. Or is it? No, of course it's not. But, if I may say so, you seem rather over sensitive to this kind of thing. If I can use Wikipedia-speak for a moment, I think you need to "assume good faith" a bit more in the forum. Also: if I wanted to be addressed as Cold Water, that would be my username. There is a reason I am not here by that name. Thanks. Noted. I didn't realise you wanted to hide the fact that you were an older member returning. I thought you'd just chosen a new handle for fun or because you could. No harm meant.
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Post by shaxper on Nov 5, 2016 16:40:56 GMT -5
I don't know that it wouldn't go over well here. I think it could be a healthy and productive discussion. Personally, I keep my sanity by partitioning my life. When I'm at home, I don't think about work. When I'm at work, I don't think about home. And, in a similar sense, I go to facebook to keep up on, discuss, and promote causes that concern me, but I don't talk comics and fun geek stuff there, and I come to the CCF to talk comics and fun geek stuff, not really wanting to give much thought to pressing issues in the real world. So for me personally, I care very deeply about Standing Rock, politics, and a number of other causes, but you'll rarely find me participating in a discussion about any of them here. When I see the CCF logo, I smile and relax. This is the place that replenishes me so that I can go to work and be an advocate for kids, come home and be the best support I can be for my family, and log onto facebook to stay informed and change the world in the best ways I know how. This place is my fun. So if you don't see others discussing an issue that concerns you, it doesn't necessarily mean others aren't like-minded here. Some of us just don't come here to discuss the real world. Nothing wrong with you if you do, though Just caught your edit. Thank you. My edit was for clarity and was made before I ever saw your post. At no point do I feel I was ever implying, even in the original unedited post, that such discussion was unwelcome. My very first line makes the opposite quite clear.
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Post by Lolatadatodo on Nov 5, 2016 16:49:12 GMT -5
Just caught your edit. Thank you. My edit was for clarity and was made before I ever saw your post. At no point do I feel I was ever implying, even in the original unedited post, that such discussion was unwelcome. My very first line makes the opposite quite clear. Okay, Shax.
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Post by Gene on Nov 6, 2016 19:25:32 GMT -5
I used to travel to Williamsport a lot when I was in the natural gas industry, so I saw that building often. It is halfway between the hotel I stayed at and a number of nice restaurants that I would frequent, including a really good microbrewery. I like Williamsport a lot. Two of my best friends live up there, so I went up this weekend for one of their birthdays. I'd like to make it up there for the Little League World Series one year.
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Post by thwhtguardian on Nov 6, 2016 19:30:27 GMT -5
We all remember the ads from the pages of our classic comics... ...but today, I found myself standing outside of Grit headquarters in Williamsport, PA. I remember reading that they were thinking about doing a selling club like that again which made me smile.
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Post by Prince Hal on Nov 6, 2016 20:59:12 GMT -5
^ Bring back Cloverine brand salve!
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