I had a civil discussion in GD!

[Starbucks Anarchist]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=854232&mesg_id=857341

Has hell frozen over? :D

[AussieDave]

1. Wow - I dips my lid you ya, mate

That thread was pure industrial-strength pus, but your exchange with one of the hotheads was just like watching someone turn a spewing lion into a purring kitten.

You used facts - PROVABLE facts - and reasoned argument without resorting to name-calling. Which is as it should be.

Well done !!!!:thumbsup:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

2. Thanks, mate!

:hi:

If only GD was always like that. :D

[johnnie]

3. I tried to ask a question about that issue yesterday

For the most part it went ok, but of course there were a few who have so much rage they didn't read my question and proceeded to blast me with some sort of... whatever the hell it was..lol.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

5. It's a crapshoot.

Who knows, maybe next time you'll fare better and I won't. :D

[nutsnberries]

9. johnnie,

after reading this, I went over to read there to see how you handled things, cuz I'm always amazed that you keep a clear head and stay cool. I don't know what was more amazing at that thread- that anyone could try to twist your intentions or that you could not let them get to you. I've just got to say, You've got my respect.

[johnnie]

10. Thank you

I really appreciate that cosmicbandita. Sometimes I feel myself about ready to blow, but I keep in mind that maybe a person is having a bad day or that something might be seriously wrong in their life.

I am really flattered that you wrote this here. Thank you again. :)

[ScreamingMeemie]

4. Way to go Starbucks! I have avoided that issue entirely.

Actually, in light of last night in the Lounge, I'm avoiding all issues entirely. I'm just a place keeper right now. :(

[Starbucks Anarchist]

6. What happened last night in the Lounge?

[ScreamingMeemie]

7. I started a thread that unintentionally turned into a flamewar.

And had some pretty nasty assumptions made about my character based upon one predilection. You know..the usual.

I sent you a note.

[ZombieNixon]

13. Aww, GrsMumpy, it's OK...just do what I do.

Post sex threads! :D

[DrGonzoLives]

8. Liar

n/t

[ZombieNixon]

11. FREEPER!!

THIS IS HUGH!!!!

:P

[Starbucks Anarchist]

15. HERK YOU!

:D

[LSK]

12. then why is the 2nd reply deleted message?

[ZombieNixon]

14. I think matcom posted something, er, indecorous.

:shrug: