Do you refuse to suck a binky, and hate the word PWN?

[Homer28]

I really think we all need to stop attacking each other. If you don't like someone keep it to yourself and if you have nothing nice to say perhaps you should do the same.

If you do have some desire to say not so nice things though keep them general.

I would have never guessed you were a teacher!🙂

 

[Artoo]

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[venray]

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[Sandrock74]

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[CrystalLight]

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[Sandrock74]

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[Artoo]

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[venray]

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[Artoo]

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[Cy/MiG]

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[venray]

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[Sandrock74]

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[CrystalLight]

Okay. Back on topic.

No one's going to tell you how to act. There is no secret fucking code. There is no fucking clique or super secret society. If there was, we'd all have jackets. With cool lettering. And a secret handshake. And a theme song.

I digress..

We're all unique in out own dysfunctional little ways. Even though some of us might seem alike, we're more different then you might think. Don't make base judgements simply upon what you see at face value.

If you want to know or learn more, you have to be willing to want to do it. It's not just going to happen by sitting around complaining. Or pointing fingers.

It is now officially Thanksgiving Day. Why don't we focus on being thankful for the ability to have this place, instead of trying to point out any and every little quirk about it and the people in it?

 

[venray]

Everyday Thanksgiving

Even though I clutch my blanket and growl
when the alarm rings, thank you, Lord,
that I can hear.
There are many who are deaf.

Even though I keep my eyes closed
against the morning light as long as possible,
thank you, Lord, that I can see.
Many are blind.

Even though I huddle in my bed
and put off rising, thank you Lord,
that I have the strength to rise.
There are many who are bedridden.

Even though the first hour of my day is hectic,
when socks are lost, toast is burned
and tempers are short, my children are so loud,
thank you, Lord, for my family.
There are many who are lonely.

Even though our breakfast table
never looks like the pictures in magazines
and the menu is at times unbalanced,
thank you, Lord, for the food we have.
There are many who are hungry.

Even though the routine of my job
is often monotonous, thank you, Lord,
for the opportunity to work.
There are many who have no job.

Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate
from day to day and wish my circumstances
were not so modest,
thank you, Lord, for life.


May all of you be blessed on this day and all days going forward.....
__________________

 

[Skipadeedoodah]

we'd all have jackets. With cool lettering. And a secret handshake. And a theme song.

To tell the truth -- I kinda want this now....especially the theme song

 

[CrystalLight]

To tell the truth -- I kinda want this now....especially the theme song

*slaps a hand over your mouth and drags you away quietly*

 

[venray]

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[CrystalLight]

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[Skipadeedoodah]

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[Artoo]

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[meangry]

"Pwn" is a typo of "own" that caught on and has been absorbed into today's bastardization of English popular among eighth graders and certain TMF members. It's one example of many disturbing trends emerging here.

As for the "slang," I've always been a proponent of individuality and distinction, but there is an art to it. And not all art is good art. To me, there is no art or originality whatsoever in deliberate misspellings, lazy abbreviations, and baby talk.

Your commentary on the 'bastardization of English' is completely invalid, and your constructed fallacy shows simply how uneducated you really are. As one who studies language and linguistics, I can say right now that your construct of English somehow must stay privy to rules and if it breaks these rules, the language itself becomes perverted. Perhaps in the proper Standard Written English format, this is true. But SWE is simply one form of linguistic expression, and is no more proper or intrinsically correct than binary code.

While you may be disturbed by this, you should also know that as someone within the field of language arts, I find your opinion on the matter to be alarming. This sort of ideology you have formed is exclusionary. While leet speak might not be something you understand, it is something that the denizens of the net do, and as such, IS a valid linguistic language. How is this? Because all language is supposed to do is allow for the expression of concepts, ideas, and communication so for someone else to understand. If I somehow constructed a language out of periods and someone understood, then this is a valid form of language. You might not like it. But it is far from bastardization, and I think you should take the time to correct your false statement.

Bottom line, if we're to be a forum in which ideas are freely expressed, than Helena and others like her ought to be free to express their feelings with administrative intimidation, just as those who embrace these trends are free to do.

Coming from a grown man who has constructed a binary boogeyman who is constantly in the business of ruining the fetish world, I find this sentiment something to be laughed at. You are allowed to express your opinions here. Often times, you yourself will say inane shit. You poke and prod. You're a glorified troll who understands how to play the game of not getting banned. And you...honestly believe that your existence even being allowed here is not a statement to how the admins run this place? Because, with all your Big Brother spiel over the years, it seems quite ironic that you've been here throughout, rarely facing severe punishments.

Guess what? Opinions are a two ways street. Your entitled to yours, and others are for theirs. Helena and you actively have chosen to air your opinions in a manner which was conceived simply to draw attention from those you wish to rail against as being an Other from you. And then, when people come around packing metaphorical heat, there is this great feign of ignorance and innocence, as if somehow it is you both who are wholly innocent of anything. That the real monsters are those that 'go after you'. There's no respect in that. There's no valor, no moral high ground. That's garbage. If you are going to say these sorts of things, you damn well better be ready to deal with the blow back. And hey, it sucks when you're the one with an opinion that not everyone agrees with, but that doesn't somehow preclude you from having to deal with being ditchraped.

Say whatever, but the whining and crying act that corresponds with these sorts of threads by those who perpetrate the whole thing only shows their level of commitment: they are cowards.

 

[baldadonis]

I get the feeling that I'm one of the hold outs on the forum that enjoys tickling without sucking on a baby binky, or using the phrase PWN.

No, I think you're focusing on a very small group of extremely prominent, active posters that do these things, when the vast vast majority of members of this forum do not do any of the above.

Me for example, I am friends with some of these people that suck on binkies and say P'WN. Do I think sucking on a binky is silly? Perhaps. They seem to be having fun with it and it makes them happy, so why should I care? I also had NEVER used the word p'wn before coming to this forum in my life. But some of my friends are very heavy on their usage of internet slang, so what do I do? I choose to adapt and use it as well when conversing with them. When I speak to other people, I'll talk a little bit differently.

These two things are such incredibly trivial parts of these people's personalities that it never even really entered my mind to dwell on my reactions to these actions. They don't force their beliefs on other people or go recruiting others to behave likewise, and they are far more complicated, interesting people than these very superficial qualities. So, again, these issues seem trivial to me in my interactions with them, or my experience on the forum as a whole.

I just love tickling in general, and for the longest time, I've felt the freedom to enjoy this site in so many wonderful ways.

Again, I don't see how the choices of a select few prominent members influences your freedom in any way, shape or form. There's still a huge number of people that come here to socialize, discuss, and have fun in perhaps a way that seems more suitable to you.

I used to really enjoy the tickling discussion, but since I'm not into the whole group scene, like going to "hump" and "omnomnom" everyone for a weekend grope, all loose and lite-like, I feel perhaps the site has changed enough to no longer meet my needs.

I don't have too much to add to what's already been said in response to this. I would also take exception to your characterization of the group scene in what seems a rather offensive and inaccurate pov. I wish the response to your statement had been a little more civil, but I can't blame people for reacting strongly when they felt personally targeted.

I don't know if you have ever been to a gathering or not, but for most of us that go, first and foremost, it is an opportunity to reconnect with dear friends, make some wonderful new acquaintances, and have a lot of laughs, some from tickling, and some from just generally cutting up with a lot of special people. I would not continue to attend "weekend gropes." If you haven't been to a gathering, I suggest you do go, and discover that you will actually meet a lot of people very much like you.

I expect that this will be an unpopular post, and that I am in the minority.

It was only unpopular, if it in fact was, because it seemed to be directly targeting specific people rather than commenting on a more general perceived shift in culture on the TMF, and directly insulted the gathering scene and those who attend it.

This issue seems to pop up now and again in different forms. There are a lot of different people on this forum who use it in widely different manners. I try my best to get along with everybody I come across, although that is not always possible, and what I don't like or agree with, I'll politely comment on or avoid. The forum is plenty big enough that the actions of a few that I disagree with has no impact on my general enjoyment of this place.

There's plenty of people that come here looking for the same experience you do, Helena. It just doesn't make sense to allow some very superficial preferences of a small group to influence your enjoyment of the forum in any way. I hope you are able to continue enjoying this site and the great people on here, regardless of the presence of some noming and binkies at gatherings.

Have a wonderful, safe and Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Peace and love to you all.

 

[Homer28]

Your commentary on the 'bastardization of English' is completely invalid, and your constructed fallacy shows simply how uneducated you really are. As one who studies language and linguistics, I can say right now that your construct of English somehow must stay privy to rules and if it breaks these rules, the language itself becomes perverted. Perhaps in the proper Standard Written English format, this is true. But SWE is simply one form of linguistic expression, and is no more proper or intrinsically correct than binary code.

While you may be disturbed by this, you should also know that as someone within the field of language arts, I find your opinion on the matter to be alarming. This sort of ideology you have formed is exclusionary. While leet speak might not be something you understand, it is something that the denizens of the net do, and as such, IS a valid linguistic language. How is this? Because all language is supposed to do is allow for the expression of concepts, ideas, and communication so for someone else to understand. If I somehow constructed a language out of periods and someone understood, then this is a valid form of language. You might not like it. But it is far from bastardization, and I think you should take the time to correct your false statement.



Coming from a grown man who has constructed a binary boogeyman who is constantly in the business of ruining the fetish world, I find this sentiment something to be laughed at. You are allowed to express your opinions here. Often times, you yourself will say inane shit. You poke and prod. You're a glorified troll who understands how to play the game of not getting banned. And you...honestly believe that your existence even being allowed here is not a statement to how the admins run this place? Because, with all your Big Brother spiel over the years, it seems quite ironic that you've been here throughout, rarely facing severe punishments.

Guess what? Opinions are a two ways street. Your entitled to yours, and others are for theirs. Helena and you actively have chosen to air your opinions in a manner which was conceived simply to draw attention from those you wish to rail against as being an Other from you. And then, when people come around packing metaphorical heat, there is this great feign of ignorance and innocence, as if somehow it is you both who are wholly innocent of anything. That the real monsters are those that 'go after you'. There's no respect in that. There's no valor, no moral high ground. That's garbage. If you are going to say these sorts of things, you damn well better be ready to deal with the blow back. And hey, it sucks when you're the one with an opinion that not everyone agrees with, but that doesn't somehow preclude you from having to deal with being ditchraped.

Say whatever, but the whining and crying act that corresponds with these sorts of threads by those who perpetrate the whole thing only shows their level of commitment: they are cowards.

Damn, the term "schooled" has a whole other meaning!! 🙂