I would like to apologize to pnwmom

[Orrex]

In a thread yesterday I allowed my temper to get away from me, and I lashed out at her with unacceptable viciousness. This resulted in two well-deserved hides.

As such, I apologize to pnwmom for going way over the top.

[underthematrix]

1. I admire your willingness to own your speech. Very admirable

if you respond to any of my posts, I will not report you because I want people to bring it the way they see it. I will addtress you directly.

[Hoppy]

3. Exactly. The prevalent trend on D.U. is to "tell the teacher" (press alert) when something is posted

that people disagree with.

That is why I jury vote to let stay all but personal attacks.

Jefferson, supporting free press, argued that all points of view should be allowed. The "disinfectant of sunshine" will remove those that are ill thought out.

[dieter]

6. I've noticed the "tell the teacher" thing has become too prevalent

It used to be people would post a reply with an argument about why they disagreed with a person. Not just click "Alert" or get all butt hurt over some sarcasm.

[bvar22]

19. That can get you 2 "hides" in a row if you aren't careful.

[dieter]

21. I've been lurking here for some time

Just lately decided to post. I've noticed things have really changed.

[Blue_In_AK]

27. That's my position as well.

If someone says, "What you said seems really stupid to me," I let it stand. If they say, "You're stupid," I vote to hide.

[SoapBox]

2. I missed the whole thing but...

Saying that one is sorry and admitting mistake, is one of the hardest things to do in life.

It does speak about an individual that can do such.

I hope all can be healed.

[Butterbean]

30. Agreed. It is a valuable life skill and an admirable trait. n/t

[pnwmom]

4. Wow. Thank you, Orrex.

This is unexpected and very much appreciated. I knew it wasn't your usual style and was wondering why it happened.

Thanks again.

[Orrex]

12. .

[snagglepuss]

5. In such high stressed times as these, I find it's better to

use ignore when one feels furious with someone's POV. Ignored can always be removed when one's stress levels have abated. That said, good on you for apologizing.

[Canoe52]

7. Good for you!

A pat on the back for that. We all lose it at some point in time, we don't always apologize for it.

[Helen Borg]

8. Amnesty for Orrex!

[randome]

9. Weird stuff you find on Google.

[hr][font color="blue"][center]Treat your body like a machine. Your mind like a castle.[/center][/font][hr]

[Dr. Strange]

16. Or in my photobucket...

[lunatica]

10. That's a cool thing to do

I missed the whole thing, but both of you are long timers and to be respected as far as I'm concerned.

[hfojvt]

11. wow nine and a half years

I guess she is a long timer.

Seems like only yesterday I was donating a star for that n00b.

[pnwmom]

13. Time flies!

Many thanks from the former n00b!

[pnwmom]

14. Thanks, lunatica. We do our best.

[Dr. Strange]

15. And yet you never apologize for your posts to me.

Or for every time you post the Brazilian joke.

[hfojvt]

17. he's posted the Brazilian joke???

To quote the Breakfast Club "How do you apologize for something like that? There's just no way."

Which is true, of course, there is NO way, but I think a good start would be sending ten dollars a week to me, Al Franken, Minneapolis, Minnesota (that's all the address you need).


Wait, how many times have I posted that Al Franken joke?

[madinmaryland]

18. Nice post, Tony Romo!!

[Orrex]

20. Oh yeah?

Sez Rumsfeld, "We've lost three Brazilians.
Not soldiers, alas, but civilians."
[font color="white"]XX[/font]Sez the Prez, head in hands,
[font color="white"]XX[/font]"I just don't understand.
How many are in a brazillion?"

[Dr. Strange]

23. You think limericking the joke makes it any more acceptable?!!?

Brazillion joke
Even in limerick form
Orrex offends all

[Orrex]

25. Yes indeed.

Three Brazilians died.
"Dreadful," said the President.
"How many is that?"

[dieter]

22. Isn't great to see DU'ers just being the great people I know they are?

It takes a strong person to admit the error of their ways and one who is just as strong to accept an apology.

I say yeah! for both Orrex and pnwmom.

[Skittles]

24. you're confusing me, Orrex

do I kick your ass or not?

[Orrex]

26. Just go with your first instinct.

[Iggo]

28. Meta!

[mmonk]

29. Tis' the primary season.

It's when cordial and meaningful debate goes on holiday. Hope she accepts your apology.

[Orrex]

31. She has indeed accepted most graciously (nt).