Post #120701 by the75stingray on Wed, Oct 20, 2004 9:42 PM

You know, since the big political "art or politics" thread about a year ago, and the 'hippocratic lean' thereafter, I have been a very, very quiet -but old- TC member. I drop in occasionally and stay far away from that dreaded "Beyond Tiki" section (unless the thread pertains to hot rods!).

But I will say that I agree that this is an "open season" on Bong, if what you have posted is the law. And I don't think that an open invitation to anyone to complain is an appropriate or fair measure to be taken.

I'm all in favor of counseling where counseling is needed...but come on, we're all adults here! If we can't take an occasional joke or sarcasm, then maybe we need to look into other forms of communication.

I mean, all these words and text really doesnt do much to express what I'd like for it to. People can construe things many different ways.

I deal in facts and evidence in my occupation. And I hate to see anyone booted from our family. That IS what this site is to me, by the way, a family.
I would venture than many of you feel the same way.
And in any family, we will argue and debate with our siblings. It happens.

But Hanford, people come to this site because it's a place that they feel connected, yet disconnected from the real world. We come here because we love the site and the fellowship of conversing with others who understand and share our interest. We often come here because our spouses or friends think we're insane or obsessed. No one judges us here because we all love the culture. It's family.
Man, I just hate to see anyone be thrown out of this family. Because, you know what? I could be next. Hell, anyone of us could be next. And I know how that would make me feel. I would not wish that depression on anyone.

But, as has been said already, it's your site, your field, your game Hanford and we must play by your rules. I have and will continue to respect that in deep appreciation that this site exists.

But it is my sincerest hope that you are just a little frustraited at the present time and that you will find it in your heart to be generous. Don't throw out someone who genuniely loves this site.

And if you absolutely feel the need to boot a member of the family, then so be it. But please don't just offer up an opportunity for anyone to 'play god' here. It should be your decision and yours alone. (With respect to the moderators, of course.)

Just my two cents. Take it or leave it.

Respectfully.