I was not pointing fingers, its called laying the ground rules. We don't need childish fights...

That's cool, Woolfie, I wasn't trying to start anything with anyone, honestly I wasn't. I have only recently started participating here, even though I set up this account long ago. It looks like I have stepped on a few toes (by disagreeing with Guy on another issue, but I thought that what this place was for, debate and discussion?) so I have been rejected by certain "cliques."

That's fine with me, but when the members of those cliques start hassling me on other people's blogs it really takes all the fun out of this place. It seems like everyone is crabby and no one has a sense of humor at ALL. I have been called a troll, been accused of being someone else, been accused of being banned from this site, and blacklisted by this clique.

The Administrator posted an article last week (?) about how this site is getting more traffic but there are fewer new blogs, and if this is how people treat newcomers, it's no wonder. And on top of that, I was accused of not contributing because I don't have any articles on my blog, but this thing won't LET me create a blog, every time I try I get a message that says " We are making changes to the database, try again later" so I'm getting cussed out over something I can't fix!

You seem like a decent sort, Woflie, so I'm sorry if I caused any trouble for you by visiting your page. Have a good day.

Hey Dick...welcome to JU

Why, thank you, Tova7! You are the first person to welcome me, and I shore doo apperisheeate that!

and I shore doo apperisheeate that

VELCOME!

Lucas, sorry for the continued hijack but here’s five from one of your least supporters (don't take offense - I believe in being honest)

Dick - Dr Guy has labeled you as a former blogger here. He and, I suspect the other blogger you mentioned is, Trudygolightly are on a kick that they blame everyone they do not know on this former blogger. Then they say all the admins can do is prove it wasn't her not that it was. Blah Blah Blah.

I wouldn't worry about Baker. He is a cool guy and I doubt you will stay in his BL long. However, someone as petty as Trudy will keep you there because she offers the defense of a three year old. DG deleting your comments is the same sort of behavior. He will bitch and moan if you delete his comment and might even call you a coward. It's ok when he does it though. Let's say it together ... DOUBLE STANDARD.

Dr. - how about since you tell everyone else to drop her, do it yourself. Can you? You obviously refuse to reply on my personal blog on the subject because you know you are wrong. I may not always do the right thing but at least I am honest about my intentions.

Lucas - I don't know that you have learned your lesson but I think you do deserve another chance. I still don't like most of what you put out there, but I don't have to like it, do I?

Dick - Dr Guy has labeled you as a former blogger here.

I kind of figured that.

I suspect the other blogger you mentioned is, Trudygolightly are on a kick that they blame everyone they do not know on this former blogger. Then they say all the admins can do is prove it wasn't her not that it was.

I didn't mention her because I couldnt quite remember her name, lol, but that sounds right. As far a proof goes, you've confused me somewhat. How can they prove anyone wasn't this former blogger? People can move, change ISPs, login from other computers, and as far as proving someone IS the former blogger, the same principles apply.

I do have considerable forum experience and I've seen this sort of thing before, anytime someone leaves, especially if that person was controversial in some way, the whole board gets paranoid for a while. It will pass. Meh, I'll just chill, abide by the rules of posting, and start writing on my own blog as soon as I can. For now all I can seem to do is reply on others', so it will have to do.

Dr. - how about since you tell everyone else to drop her, do it yourself. Can you?

Was this former blogger his girlfriend or something? He really seems to have a hard-on against her.

You obviously refuse to reply on my personal blog on the subject because you know you are wrong.

Good way to drum up traffic, now I'll have to go looking for your article!

Thanks for the heads-up, just john, I was slightly confused there for a minute, !

how fast do you type anyway?

Pretty fast for someone who failed typing twice!

How can they prove anyone wasn't this former blogger? People can move, change ISPs, login from other computers, and as far as proving someone IS the former blogger, the same principles apply.

All true ... just paraphrasing the Guy.

Was this former blogger his girlfriend or something? He really seems to have a hard-on against her.

Funny! Very Funny! He accused me of pining for her.

Did you ever stop to think that it might be your name that gets you off to a bad start?

I admit it's juvenile, but everything else I wanted at the time was already taken. Remember, I set this account up a long time ago, I just never had the occasion to use it. Maybe I should change it.

I'll admit, when I first saw your comment on my blog about bowing to my woman-ness, I was a little suspcious. I didn't know if you were being sarcastic or not.

I was honestly expressing my amazement with all the diverse things you have the chutzpah to try your hand at, and I know the topper was a bit crude, but after all, that sort of thing is important too! (to men, at least) I guess it WAS a bit trollish, and for that I offer my humble apologies.

Blog on, brother. Or sistah. Or whatever.

Thank you very much!

Ohhh! NOW I get the name... Oy, do i feel stupid...

! See? I knew a lot of people wouldn't get it!

Points don't matter.

You wanna trade. I am still -8562. Negative, blech. I guess that is what I get for proving there was a serious hole in the points system (still is).

Lucas - I still think that you have a good bit of growing up to do. However, you are a young guy and entitled to a few mistakes. I think your biggest trouble is when you "slip" up it is usually something that you knew you shouldn't be doing (or at least something that the folks around here feel like you should already know).

You do seem like you have good intentions but perception is a powerful thing. It is going to be hard to convince someone who has already made up their mind (sometimes several times over with you) that you have changed.

I also feel that sometimes your approach is all wrong. (I know I don't see your emails to the admins - well unless you post them) You and I have a bad poo flinging history. That doesn't mean I think you are the poo you fling though. Just as I still like Dr. Guy. I just don't like his behavior right now.

Maybe someday you will receive citizen 1 status again.

I'd be curious to know how many people read your articles and whether being exiled makes much of a difference as far as points go, Lucas.

You seem to have a fairly regular readership, is what I'm getting at. Whether or not you're accessed through the forums, it still seems like you are being read nonetheless.

By not having a phone at all. No phone for them evil telemarketers to call me with.

But when that pottage is eleven bucks an hour

11.00 an hour! Geez...my mum started a 4pm to 1am job at a call center here. Ya know whay she's making...7.50 an hour.

Oh well here's another cookie Lucas

Keep that cookie...save it for trolls.

~EW