As I reflect on days of yore, I recall that Suzianne was always gracious to me – as my spiritual proclivities evolved, even as they were far from her own.
I also had really good relationships with FMF and Divegeester. I also had really good relationships (back in that day) with people I argued with vociferously (e.g. lucifershammer, for those who remember).
I recall the days of passionate debate – in an atmosphere of mutual respect and regard.
Am I just a dinosaur? (It’s okay if I am – I’d just like to know.)
@divegeester
Wow: some names even I had (sadly) forgotten. Also bbarr and Dr. Scribbles. I recall long debates with lucifershammer as well (he is now a Jesuit priest, BTW).
With that said, this thread was a mistake on my part. I should have realized that it could be a matter of picking at wound-scabs -- on other peoples' skin. Mea culpa.
@vistesd2 saidWhatever "wounds" the likes of Suzianne and josephw feel they have, there are no scabs on them. No scabs are permitted to grow on them. Scabs would suggest healing. The "wounds" their 'banter' and scorn and disinhibition reflect are just kept open and wet and shiny - for the sake of posturing - just like they have been for years.
@divegeester
Wow: some names even I had (sadly) forgotten. Also bbarr and Dr. Scribbles. I recall long debates with lucifershammer as well (he is now a Jesuit priest, BTW).
With that said, this thread was a mistake on my part. I should have realized that it could be a matter of picking at wound-scabs -- on other peoples' skin. Mea culpa.
@fmf saidOh, the clear and present irony.
Whatever "wounds" the likes of Suzianne and josephw feel they have, there are no scabs on them. No scabs are permitted to grow on them. Scabs would suggest healing. The "wounds" their 'banter' and scorn and disinhibition reflect are just kept open and wet and shiny - for the sake of posturing - just like they have been for years.
