Let's stop arguing

hoosier · #1 07-10-2002, 08:23 PM

Arguing on the internet is like running in the Special Olympics.

Win or lose, you're still retarded.

theta sig agd · #2 07-10-2002, 08:37 PM

Is this in reference to anything in particular????

#3 07-10-2002, 09:03 PM

Uhh, I get the analogy and at times I'm not the most PC of people, but that analogy probably isn't the best one to use. And the fighting does need to stop, but people are always going to find something to fight over. Plus, no offense we already have a few post asking everyone to stop

fuzzie · #4 07-10-2002, 09:20 PM

I can not believe that any human being would use this analogy. It is one of the most insensitive things I've ever seen or heard!

ThielGirlie · #5 07-10-2002, 09:28 PM

I take MUCH offense in that quote, knowing I was wheelchair-bound for 10 years, even into my freshman year of college (due to Juvinile Arthritis, I'm not mentally challenged, as you would probably think)... Besides that, I do believe a lot of the "fighting" needs to stop, but a lot of the "fighting" is just a difference in opinion, and this is a place for people to come together and voice their opinions and to unite together in a same bond. Believe me, it could be a LOT worse on here (and I've heard from a friend of mine it HAS been worse on here as far as fighting.)

And please, for the sake of not starting up another fight, refrain from using such irrespectable analogies.

Dionysus · #6 07-10-2002, 10:12 PM

Now you know better than to say something like that on GC.

James · #7 07-10-2002, 10:29 PM

LOL, a thread making a plea to stop arguing provoking an argument! lol.

SigmaChiCard · #8 07-11-2002, 07:26 AM

oh, the irony!

JMUduke · #9 07-11-2002, 11:25 AM

this is great...hoosier speak for yourself

hoosier · #10 07-11-2002, 03:46 PM

Even I think the above headline - over a story about a fire at the local mental institution - was insensitive. Tony responds:

Column by Tony Persichilli

As a copy editor, I read the stories, correct misspellings, change datelines, insert local references, that sort of thing.
I also write headlines.
So, on Tuesday night, when the story about the fire at the Trenton Psychiatric Hospital was submitted, it was up to me to write a headline.
In three words.
In the tabloid newspaper business, it's called a hammer head.
I should have hit myself with one.
Because, after I kicked a few things around in my mind, I decided on the headline that appeared in the paper.
I wrote it.
No one else.
Just me.
And it in no way reflects the opinions or philosophy of this newspaper or its management.

Tom Earp · #11 07-11-2002, 04:40 PM

AHHHHH HOOSIER, you once again endear yourself on site!

NO matter what you do or say, someone will say you stepped on your PENIS!

I fore ( Playing in a Gof Tourn. with COPs tomarrow ) think your a Hoot!

But You must realize, some of these folks with no regard to my post are beginning to understand them!

I WILL NOT USE SPELL CHECK!

Just figure it is your turn in the Barrel, right Tom DA, and Me! HEHE!

Well OTW and a few others get the hits also, but we stand for the right of the Greek Community and they that are members Gay or straight, He or she, Black, Yellow, Red, or White!

Hell we are a great big Family, do any of you argue with your own blood race, religion, or Gender?

We are the World! I might have Jono write a song about that!

UDZETA · #12 07-11-2002, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by hoosier
Arguing on the internet is like running in the Special Olympics.

Win or lose, you're still retarded.

I understand your point but I really don't think this was the best analogy. But I agree with you fighting with people you really don't know and will probably never see is knida silly. I feel like there has been a lot of drama on GC lately. And even this request to stop fighting has started an argument. I think some of us like the drama and some don't. It is something that is just going to happen on the GC but we shouldn't fuel the fire either. So if you want to piss someone off pm them to do it unstead of posting it all over the board. But what do I know! Just remember happy thoughts!

justamom · #13 07-11-2002, 05:35 PM

Tom, you crack me up!

Good luck tomorrow. BTW, what's your handicap...........and don't say your spelling!
JAM

Tom Earp · #14 07-11-2002, 06:05 PM

Adressing the Ball!!!!

Hello Ball what the F over! I hpope you go staight you #$#%@!

I commune with Nature more than I play Golf! But I wont have bookum with me! I hate when Cops carry guns!

I hated going into a COP Bar as they were all carrying Guns! I did not stay long, Hell I might have shot some of them myself!

PM or E-M me on your find!? K ?