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Thanks Quirky !
posted by
David_S
on August 6, 2004 at 10:00 AM
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David S,
Consider yourself pardoned.
posted by
Julia.
on August 6, 2004 at 9:56 AM
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Quirky, please pardon my comment here about T-99
I have nothing good here to defend T-99 about.
He/she doesn't deserve to be defended what with his/her "suggestion" to
me about "joining the military and die for my country in Iraq" on my own blog about "Painless ways to commit suicide"
posted by
David_S
on August 6, 2004 at 9:46 AM
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T-99
Never said you were a newbie, just seems to me that you put some very negative comments in quite a few people's blogs including mine. And, yes I do read your stuff along with a lot of others, but I don't intend to comment when I don't find it interesting enough. Personally, I don't give a damn what you think about me or my work. But, Quirk has had enough negative comments and hits here lately and I intend to guard her rear when someone tries to attack her. That's all. shadow
posted by
Keshet
on August 6, 2004 at 9:27 AM
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T99,
"choosing not to live (or limit) your life by trying not to offend people" is one thing (and I agree with that philosophy)--saying after the fact that you don't care
in the slightest that you did, is another. That, to me, is like saying, "screw you."
posted by
Julia.
on August 6, 2004 at 9:12 AM
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Nevermind - Mercury's going retrograde so no one is comprehending what I'm saying. I know what I meant. That's enough. Carry on.
posted by
Tamara99
on August 6, 2004 at 2:09 AM
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K, now I'm confused, T-99...
When you responded to Shadow's comment here, you said,
"so I don't think I qualify as new." She never
said you were new. So, I'm not sure what you're getting at. Also, none of us have said anything against those who post Dist Lists, per se. It was only stated
(in my blog and this one and it's comments) that it's up to the blogger, but a daily list is a bit over the top and can easily be manipulated. If you remember, I stated in my blog,
"Many of you know I don't care whether anyone posts their reading lists or not.....It's always nice to know you're being read, but some of these lists lately are just too many, out of hand and just for clicks! Many of us are well aware that these "lists" can obviously be manipulated (changed) to your liking for the post.....Just WRITE! Earn the clicks for your writing, not just for clicks from those you're supposedly reading!" THAT is the main point here
and there! As is the same in this post, when Quirky stated, "
I don’t believe any blogger ever “needs” to post a list to make a name for themselves."
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 6, 2004 at 12:18 AM
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"it bothers me that someone would say, "Do I care that I offended you? Not in the slightest!" "
I choose not to live (or limit) my life by trying not to offend people - that's an impossible task. I have no control over your emotions, and I don't plan to cater to them.
Myddrin - You obviously haven't read any of my work if you think I don't have my own unique style or a talent for writing. There are several reasons I'm not in the top ten, first and foremost would be because I don't post every day, and the hours I post are not primetime hours for getting viewed.
Second of all, my ORIGINAL comments were in Spitfire's blog about distribution lists, talking about how NEW people can get noticed. I've been here longer than you AND Quirky combined, so I don't think I qualify as new. Distribution lists *are* a great way for people to draw people to them - there are a number of people I have found via distribution lists that I never knew were there.
posted by
Tamara99
on August 5, 2004 at 11:33 PM
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groucho, lol.
Look what you've turned my blog into!
posted by
Julia.
on August 5, 2004 at 11:01 PM
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well, carlin used the term "crap"
either one is acceptable -- we say "to shoot crap" for example. and of course, as he pointed out there were surely some high rollers flown in for free from texas screaming in the casino, "aww shit, I crapped!" tg
posted by
tbgroucho
on August 5, 2004 at 10:59 PM
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Groucho,
and didn't you mean "craps... not crap?
posted by
Julia.
on August 5, 2004 at 10:56 PM
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oops quirky
damn my spelling -- obviously the reason i'm still awake -- to correct my silly typos -- the big GAME of course --
posted by
tbgroucho
on August 5, 2004 at 10:44 PM
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grouch--the big "came"--you throwing down sexual innuedo's now in
addition to all your talk of poop? And weren't you going to bed, btw?
posted by
Julia.
on August 5, 2004 at 10:39 PM
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quirky
"don't give me any of that shit. i don't have to take that shit! I'm full of sh- you're full of shit!" -- George Carlin who was fired for saying "shit" in a town where the big came was called Crap! tg
posted by
tbgroucho
on August 5, 2004 at 10:35 PM
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wenchy, yes, but don't tell anyone about your "continence" certificate...
they might have issues with that.
posted by
Julia.
on August 5, 2004 at 10:29 PM
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You are very welcome - 'draining' made me think that, too :(.
PS: I can still stay in Pee-Anon?? Yaaaaaaayyyy!!!!!!!!!! :) xx
posted by
Moohahaha
on August 5, 2004 at 10:27 PM
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groucho, lol...how dare ye talk of poop in my post!!
posted by
Julia.
on August 5, 2004 at 10:26 PM
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wenchy--wow, thank you for your kind and complimentary words!
Your comment will go in my "warm fuzzy" file for sure! I guess the word I had trouble with was "draining,"--it conjures up all sorts of negative connotations for me, as though I just open up a vein and spilled my blood onto the page--I mean, anyone can do that, it requires no talent or thought to drain your emotions onto the page. So I really appreciate what you said. As for Pee Anon, you are *always* welcome, certificate or not. 
posted by
Julia.
on August 5, 2004 at 10:26 PM
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Heheheheehehee, tg, it's one of the wonders of the world, our loo ;) xxx
Night :) xx
posted by
Moohahaha
on August 5, 2004 at 10:22 PM
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no wonder you want our poop haikus wenchy!
LOL! tg quirky -- sorry i've not emailed you today. take care, and good night all ye luvlee ladies! tg
posted by
tbgroucho
on August 5, 2004 at 10:19 PM
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I've loved your writing from day one 'cause it's full of wit and warmth and
depth and whimsy. That's what drew me in and what keeps me reading :).
Your accounts of the more painful aspects of your life fill me with admiration for you and your courage. You write of them with great emotional honesty and I do not have the words to express how very much I hope that continues to be a cathartic experience for you. I have never, ever thought of the latter as you "draining" your emotions on to a page and feel it diminishes the magnitude of talent you have as a writer and the sheer depth and insight and wisdom you have as a human being to call it such. I like ya, Quirky One :).
PS: At work I had to attend a continence seminar and I now have an official continence management certificate (needless to say I framed it and put it on the wall in our guest toilet, moohahaha) ... does that mean I can't be a member of Pee-Anon anymore?? ;) xx
posted by
Moohahaha
on August 5, 2004 at 10:18 PM
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Evangeline, thanks for reading and commenting!
posted by
Julia.
on August 5, 2004 at 5:15 PM
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good writing is demanding, raw, provocative
you go girl
posted by
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
on August 5, 2004 at 2:20 PM
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Kay, I don't like to be tricked into clicking on the dist list, either.
It's a personal choice to post it or not, but we should also have the choice to click or not.
posted by
Julia.
on August 5, 2004 at 12:11 PM
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I've been anti-distribution list since my first week here back in January. I have been in the top ten since March and I've never posted a Distribution lists. I am happy to ignore Distribution lists as long as I'm able. It's when Bloggers get tricky and do not state, in their titles, that this is a Dist list that I get a bit miffed.
posted by
Kay-Ren
on August 5, 2004 at 12:02 PM
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shadow, yeah but I have more "quirks"--heehee. As for T99, I couldn't
really say where the comments came from, or why. They're not very flattering, but I respect her right to say what she thinks. Thank you for commenting!
posted by
Julia.
on August 5, 2004 at 11:50 AM
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man-boy, thanks so much for your wonderful words.
posted by
Julia.
on August 5, 2004 at 11:47 AM
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Quirk,
Well, I consider you as a unique individual as I would any one else blogging. All of us have our own little personality "quirks" (hee hee), but that's what makes us special. Personally, T99's comments sound a bit jealous to me, like she's upset that she doesn't have a unique style of writing talent, and/or courage and personality enough to get her into the top ten as fast. shadow
posted by
Keshet
on August 5, 2004 at 11:41 AM
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Quirky you are not draining ...
your emotions. You are naming them. That is a splendid thing.
posted by
man-boy
on August 5, 2004 at 11:39 AM
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qwerty, I agree to an extent...but if a person is "closed off emotionally"
often they bring that to the keyboard and their writing lacks "heart." Anyway, the way you put it "writing their emotions into what they write" sounds a lot better than "draining onto a page." Thanks!
posted by
Julia.
on August 5, 2004 at 11:32 AM
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No one can escape
writing their emotions into what they write, unless they are a technical writer, then they have no heart or soul. (connect blue A to green C)
posted by
qwertyui
on August 5, 2004 at 11:27 AM
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"Scirber," (lol--do you realize that you just typed that same thing in YOUR
comment section to me..how weird is that?)--anyway, to respond...is that what it's called? Who knew?
posted by
Julia.
on August 5, 2004 at 9:20 AM
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Quirky--it's called writing. love Scirber
posted by
scriber
on August 5, 2004 at 9:11 AM
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Wiley, thanks sweetie. I'm going to write a post about the Thin Skin club,
we'll get a lot of member aps I think!!
posted by
Julia.
on August 5, 2004 at 9:10 AM
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QuirkyAlone
I like your writing, we share an ability to write our emotion out, love ya for that,
think your thin skinned like I am and that has to be worked on all the time eh? Blog on as you say, good stuff Q
posted by
WileyJohn
on August 5, 2004 at 8:56 AM
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T99, having slept on it, I just have to say one more thing:
it bothers me that someone would say, "Do I care that I offended you? Not in the slightest!" That seems a little rude and uncaring, which, having come to know you here, seems uncharacteristic. I still like you, and I respect your right to say what you want but it seems you sometimes "don't play well with others." And yet, at other times you've offered me some incredible insight--so, thank you--I look forward to more of those times!
posted by
Julia.
on August 5, 2004 at 8:14 AM
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Spitfire...the definition of normal is...the opposite of me!
Thanks for your comment.
posted by
Julia.
on August 5, 2004 at 8:07 AM
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Well, I do know plenty about ya, PH...
and it would be questionable if you had ever claimed to be "normal." (Of course, what is the definition of normal, anyway?!) Though, I must mention to T-99, you know I read you and hopefully you know I respect the fact that you're not afraid to express your opinions,(preachin' to the choir, there!) but I gotta say, there are many times when your words to some are a bit judgmentally harsh. Playing Devil's Advocate to introduce different takes on a subject now and then is one thing, but....
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 4, 2004 at 11:45 PM
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Good! 
posted by
Tamara99
on August 4, 2004 at 11:31 PM
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T99, well you've never been one to not say what you thought,
so I don't take it personal.
posted by
Julia.
on August 4, 2004 at 11:24 PM
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Is that what I think? Yes. Do I think you're normal. Not in the slightest. Do I mind if you're offended by that? Not in the slightest.
Not trying to bust you down- just don't see any reason not to speak my mind and tell you the truth, as I see it. You're unique. Deal with it. *shrug*
--T99
posted by
Tamara99
on August 4, 2004 at 11:21 PM
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Spitfire, well I have never claimed "normal" as one of my
characteristics...it just wouldn't fly with anyone who knows anything about ol' Poopyhead.
posted by
Julia.
on August 4, 2004 at 11:20 PM
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Oh, PH, PassionF tells all LIES LIES LIES!!
I paid her to say that. Neh, just kiddin. I actually second what she said. (Even though you're a nut job like me.)
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 4, 2004 at 11:08 PM
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Passionflower, truth be told I was a little offended. But I try to give
people the benefit of the doubt, and I don't really think she meant for it to sound quite so harsh. What you said about me, sounds much better!! Thanks for the nice compliment.
posted by
Julia.
on August 4, 2004 at 10:41 PM
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Frankly, I would have been offended by Tamara's comments and I'm surprised that you weren't. She insinuates that you're emotionally fucked up and that this is the major reason behind your success here on Blogit.
While you may well be emotionally fucked up, I think your endearing personality and catchy writing skills are what have placed you above the so-called 'normal' bunch.
posted by
Passionflower
on August 4, 2004 at 10:21 PM
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