if your post contains the words, "I know...but..."

...the answer is, "No."

hee hee

also:

"Please don't think I'm mean, but...." does not give anyone permission to be mean.

If you think it, own it. 

yeah!

but the detox i bought says i will lose 12 pounds in one week!   

Original Post by kathygator:

hee hee

also:

"Please don't think I'm mean, but...." does not give anyone permission to be mean.

If you think it, own it. 

 hmmmm.... I guess that would be aimed towards me. I dont think anyone should "pick" on what anyone else says on here. We are all here for the same reason so why single out how people decide to word their questions or posts? We may not all agree with each other but still it isnt very nice to be rude.

i know that pg tends to be direct and blunt, but can't people regard that as her way of showing compassion anyway?

Original Post by kcnae3:

Original Post by kathygator:

hee hee

also:

"Please don't think I'm mean, but...." does not give anyone permission to be mean.

If you think it, own it. 

 hmmmm.... I guess that would be aimed towards me. I dont think anyone should "pick" on what anyone else says on here. We are all here for the same reason so why single out how people decide to word their questions or posts? We may not all agree with each other but still it isnt very nice to be rude.

All due respect, but I believe KG's post wasn't directed at anyone in particular.  It's more about how prefacing a comment with something like "no offense" doesn't make it less offensive.

nope!

thanks, nomo!

just trying to share the wisdom, that's all!  like, when i find myself saying, "I really should..." i already know i'm not going to .

I don't need permission to be mean, nor would I feel like asking for it if I did. :P :D

dr thonx,

just because you don't feel like doing it, doesn't mean you don't have to do it.

are you or are you not at work right this very instant?

I rest my case.

and now I bill you at $500 per hour.

Nomo, can I have your permission to be mean to you? :D

I'm free around 6:30 this evening.   

Original Post by dnrothx:

Nomo, can I have your permission to be mean to you? :D

 I think this post indicates some confusion over whether someone should be dom or sub.  ;)

This whole post is a waste of time. Posts like this make people like me not want to post ever again. You are making fun out of other people and honestly I think it is mean.

kcnae3,

what makes you think that kathygator's comment is specifically about you?

I really would like to know why you think that.

thanks!

oh, get a sense of humour.  we're poking fun at human nature, not at individuals.

or stop wasting your time with stupid threads like this.  obviously you have much more important things to do; go do them.

Original Post by nomoreexcuses:

I'm free around 6:30 this evening.   

 Well, I suppose this means you'll be paying me back that $500/hr. :P

Original Post by kcnae3:

This whole post is a waste of time. Posts like this make people like me not want to post ever again. You are making fun out of other people and honestly I think it is mean.

 I really don't know what about this post is offensive or hurtful, but I hope it wasn't me that made you feel bad - nothing I said was meant to criticize you or anyone else.

Original Post by purespark:

Original Post by kcnae3:

Original Post by kathygator:

hee hee

also:

"Please don't think I'm mean, but...." does not give anyone permission to be mean.

If you think it, own it. 

 hmmmm.... I guess that would be aimed towards me. I dont think anyone should "pick" on what anyone else says on here. We are all here for the same reason so why single out how people decide to word their questions or posts? We may not all agree with each other but still it isnt very nice to be rude.

All due respect, but I believe KG's post wasn't directed at anyone in particular.  It's more about how prefacing a comment with something like "no offense" doesn't make it less offensive.

 I think it does...

Its to let people know how they intend it. Like if someone said "i dont mean this as an offense or anything, but you have bad breath"...i would be ok with that....because it wasnt said as being mean or offensive....just informative (and information should never be seen as negative!).