Think I'll sit down here for a bit... (4)

[DaRev]

No more Biblical definition necessary.

Well, in that case...

 

[porterross]

Well, in that case...

I know. My thoughts exactly!!!

Too bad the Holy Spirit is very quick to remind me otherwise when my mind wanders toward such areas.

 

[Flipper]

Oh geez, it's like being at a family gathering with the cackling hens. Now how many different ways and in how many different threads can we say that we don't like some of the new rules?

Is there nothing better to do, like maybe some edifying threads, and real live fellowshipping?

Guys, just because you are absolutely right in your concerns, doesn't mean you have to get on a high horse about it. This board and especially TCL is what the regulars (that would be you) make of it. I've found in my career that sitting around and complaining doesn't solve the problems, and after awhile, doesn't make me feel any better either. I'm sure something similar applies here.

Oh no - some unsavory element might come in... I'm so scared!!!! Jeez Louise - how old are you? How strong is your faith? Really? Some of you are old enough to be my parents, and a couple of you, I kind look up to you with that kind of respect, and right now if you were my parents, I would be embarassed. People I look up to, stand up for and constantly defend their beliefs, and don't let potential "bad" people they may come across get them down. Now, who am I supposed to look up to now?

But, hey, if you don't want to look at this as the challenge and opportunity that it can present itself, go ahead and continue being a bunch of cackling hens. I certainly won't stop you. I'm only a "General" in jokes.

 

[DaRev]

I know. My thoughts exactly!!!

Too bad the Holy Spirit is very quick to remind me otherwise when my mind wanders toward such areas.

Do you hear a whistling sound over head?

 

[porterross]

We are fellowshipping.

Who ate all the fresh worms?

 

[DaRev]

I think it was that big chicken on the left.

 

[porterross]

I blame the rooster. You know how they like to eat.

 

[DaRev]

Ummm... was that a wise crack?

 

[porterross]

Who, me? Would I do that?

 

[Flipper]

+

 

[porterross]

+

Now who's looking to create turmoil for their own purpose, whatever that might be?

 

[DaRev]

Who, me? Would I do that?

Oh, no, of course not.

 

[Flipper]

Now who's looking to create turmoil for their own purpose, whatever that might be?

I'll admit that I had written something mean and then decided that it wasn't edifying so I removed it. There. Happy?

Are you sure you aren't just paranoid? I don't know if you have been following my prayer requests, but I have way too much going on in my life right now to have an agenda here. Sorry, you just aren't worth my time. I'm not even knowledgeable enough to come up with an agenda if I had the time, so maybe I should be flattered that you thought I had one.

 

[porterross]

I'll admit that I had written something mean and then decided that it wasn't edifying so I removed it. There. Happy?

Are you sure you aren't just paranoid? I don't know if you have been following my prayer requests, but I have way too much going on in my life right now to have an agenda here. Sorry, you just aren't worth my time. I'm not even knowledgeable enough to come up with an agenda if I had the time, so maybe I should be flattered that you thought I had one.

You obviously have enough energy to look for a reason to get angry about someone else's posts that were in no way aimed at you. Why you're looking to pick fights is beyond me, but I'll not be helping to fuel it.

 

[seajoy]

I can't tell you how many times many of you here have frustrated me into wanting to leave, and I'm still here - look at my little flag, there's 4 crosses. I've been here a long time. So if I can stay and put up with y'all, the rest of you can stay and put up with me.

I didn't realize I was one of the ones that frustrated you, and that you had to put up with me.
That kinda hurts, Flip.
Look what's happened here already after only a few short days of the CF changes.

From Gal. chapter 5
Love your neighbor as yourself. If you keep on biting and devouring each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.

I never thought I'd see what I'm seeing in TCL and in the conservative fellowship thread. I realize I should not have even lurked.

 

[DaRev]

I didn't realize I was one of the ones that frustrated you, and that you had to put up with me.
That kinda hurts, Flip.
Look what's happened here already after only a few short days of the CF changes.

From Gal. chapter 5
Love your neighbor as yourself. If you keep on biting and devouring each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.

I never thought I'd see what I'm seeing in TCL and in the conservative fellowship thread. I realize I should not have even lurked.

I think the paranoia and the passionate overreacting is getting the best of some folks. Perhaps the site should shut down for a couple more days to allow everyone a chance to get their heads set firmly back on their shoulders. We've all been so worried about "troublemakers" coming in here from outside, but all that I've seen here lately is in-fighting. It's beginning to get to be a little much.

 

[Flipper]

You obviously have enough energy to look for a reason to get angry about someone else's posts that were in no way aimed at you. Why you're looking to pick fights is beyond me, but I'll not be helping to fuel it.

I just stated my opinion. I'm not fighting. I even confessed that that I had written something wrong and removed it. I apologize.

What more do you want from me?

I'm not your enemy.

 

[Flipper]

I didn't realize I was one of the ones that frustrated you, and that you had to put up with me.
That kinda hurts, Flip.
Look what's happened here already after only a few short days of the CF changes.

From Gal. chapter 5
Love your neighbor as yourself. If you keep on biting and devouring each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.

I never thought I'd see what I'm seeing in TCL and in the conservative fellowship thread. I realize I should not have even lurked.

I thought the smilie would show that what I said was mostly tongue-in-cheek, but...

There was a time when everyone here got to me, back when Alex died, and I felt like I got NO support here from ANYONE. I admitted later that maybe it was me. But at the time I got so angry that I almost left, but I didn't.

It's not all about you or anyone else, ok.

 

[Flipper]

I think the paranoia and the passionate overreacting is getting the best of some folks. Perhaps the site should shut down for a couple more days to allow everyone a chance to get their heads set firmly back on their shoulders. We've all been so worried about "troublemakers" coming in here from outside, but all that I've seen here lately is in-fighting. It's beginning to get to be a little much.

I'm usually anti-thread closing, but right now I agree with you. The paranoia is running a bit thick here.

 

[porterross]

I just stated my opinion. I'm not fighting. I even confessed that that I had written something wrong and removed it. I apologize.

What more do you want from me?

I'm not your enemy.

I want you feel better so you don't feel it necessary to come here and take things out on those who've done you no wrong.