I've got a moral question

[wilomn]

We can all have a healthy conversation here without cursing people out, thank you.

Sure. But why do I have to communicate in a way that makes you comfortable? Maybe I write what I do, use the words that I do, purposely. Perhaps if some were a tad clearer in their communication such tender hinies could be spared the rod, so to speak.

Had I told you that you were brilliant and had a great point, you'd be all over gushing with pride, but, because I used a word YOU don't much care for, you're butthurt over the word, not your apparent over reaction to factless speculation. Why is that? Why can I, or anyone say what is considered polite or pleasant, but not, using the very same language, use words that describe things neither polite nor pleasant?

Is that like eating your cake and having it too because, to me, it is. All words allowed or no words allowed is really how it should be. Why should any have to limit their vocabulary and ability to make a cogent point in order not to offend some namby pamby rump puffer?

I'm also pretty sure that had I "cursing people out," you in particular, you'd know it. So far, I haven't.

[3skulls]

Why is it foolish to ask?

[wilomn]

Why is it foolish to ask?

Use your brain skully, I'm done here.

[Flikky]

I'm also pretty sure that had I "cursing people out," you in particular, you'd know it. So far, I haven't.

Your'e the one that got a warning for your reponse to xFenrir

[xFenrir]

Sure. But why do I have to communicate in a way that makes you comfortable? Maybe I write what I do, use the words that I do, purposely. Perhaps if some were a tad clearer in their communication such tender hinies could be spared the rod, so to speak.

Had I told you that you were brilliant and had a great point, you'd be all over gushing with pride, but, because I used a word YOU don't much care for, you're butthurt over the word, not your apparent over reaction to factless speculation. Why is that? Why can I, or anyone say what is considered polite or pleasant, but not, using the very same language, use words that describe things neither polite nor pleasant?

Is that like eating your cake and having it too because, to me, it is. All words allowed or no words allowed is really how it should be. Why should any have to limit their vocabulary and ability to make a cogent point in order not to offend some namby pamby rump puffer?

I'm also pretty sure that had I "cursing people out," you in particular, you'd know it. So far, I haven't.

Nope, you're entitled to every opinion you choose to share. Nothing you said makes me uncomfortable or even upset; my point was merely that you chose to tell me to basically butt out with unneeded strong language because my opinion and concerns to the OP "might" scare someone. There's no need to jump on anyone, treat others how you like to be treated and all that jazz. I went on the information given, and voiced my opinion that if the OP wanted to be concerned about anything, I would choose the venomous snakes as the priority. As for praise, I expect none. After all, it's just my opinion. It's not like I'm gonna win an award for making a good point on the internet.

But I don't mind clarifying my points. I wasn't trying to scare anyone, and I certainly don't think that the OP's friend should get the cops called on him without knowing for sure what's going on. I just couldn't believe that the OP seemed to not care either way about the venomous. There's so many things that could go wrong, and it would be worth just trying to check up on the guy (even if you just went through the mutual friend) and make sure everything is as it should be. If the guy is running a legit setup, well then I kinda feel that whatever problems he runs into the law with are his to deal with. But if there's problems, it would be a good idea to see what can be done to try and get them righted. At least I feel that would be the best way to settle this whole thing.


The last thing I wanna do is start a fight, and I apologize if I came off as seeming high-and-mighty.

[mr.spooky]

Wilomn, Im with you, but no matter, it s a different generation. A generation of ME,ME,ME..... theyve been fed their whole life (20+/-) year life that they are always right and they have never been tought to respect the laws of the land and the simple understanding to respect their elders. so this is what you get. A generation that is easily offended, and a generation that thinks (for some unGodly reason) that the general populus should give a rats arse about what they think.
I feel sorry for the generations to come, and to be honest,,,,,,,,,, Im glad im half through my cycle. The future is grim.

spooky

[xFenrir]

Wilomn, Im with you, but no matter, it s a different generation. A generation of ME,ME,ME..... theyve been fed their whole life (20+/-) year life that they are always right and they have never been tought to respect the laws of the land and the simple understanding to respect their elders. so this is what you get. A generation that is easily offended, and a generation that thinks (for some unGodly reason) that the general populus should give a rats arse about what they think.
I feel sorry for the generations to come, and to be honest,,,,,,,,,, Im glad im half through my cycle. The future is grim.

spooky

... All I said was that there was no need for the strong language. Was I rude? Was I demanding that s/he take back what they said? Did I demand an apology? No. I even think I responded in a very nice fashion, and even apologized for any misunderstandings I might have given with my post and was more than happy to explain myself further. I WAS taught to respect my elders, but I was also taught that you need to give respect to earn it. Why should you command respect from me if you are not willing to give it? Just because you were born before me? You can get foul or talk down to me, but if I turned and did the same to you, I'm just some ignorant kid who's mouthing off? That seems hardly fair. I've learned that age doesn't always make you smarter, or wiser, or any more of a better person than anyone else. You know what was drilled into me from day one?

You get what you give. If you don't wanna give it, don't expect to get it.

[mr.spooky]

fair enough........................ maby there is hope.

spooky

[reptileexperts]

Wilomn, Im with you, but no matter, it s a different generation. A generation of ME,ME,ME..... theyve been fed their whole life (20+/-) year life that they are always right and they have never been tought to respect the laws of the land and the simple understanding to respect their elders. so this is what you get. A generation that is easily offended, and a generation that thinks (for some unGodly reason) that the general populus should give a rats arse about what they think.
I feel sorry for the generations to come, and to be honest,,,,,,,,,, Im glad im half through my cycle. The future is grim.

spooky

I have to say that this is a very wide generalization for anyone under or at a quarter of a centry old. It's not a generation of ME ME ME, if anything its a generation of impatience and NOW. While I can't deny there are plenty of people that you will find on forums who are very opinionated they probably do believe it's all about them, to say that the future is grim because of a VERY gross over generalization is unneeded.

Sure this is just my opinion and thoughts on your opinion, and that's what a forum is all about - people voicing their thoughts and opinions so that one person, the op, can come to a conclusion based on the thoughts of many. There may be right and wrong answers for a lot of things, but when it comes to opinions it's not so clear cut. So go ahead, pitty our generation... for your generation is the one I pitty. My opinion.


And for what its worth - it's your generation that screwed up our environment, and it's my mission that my generation starts to fix it. So where's this respect?

[wilomn]

You get what you give. If you don't wanna give it, don't expect to get it.

I also don't make many ASSumptions.

You seem to have ASSumed that I want, need, or desire your respect. I mean no ill will, but I don't. Don't need it, don't care what you do with it or who you give it too. This goes not only for you.

I give respect, and I have not disrespected you as yet, as I see fit and not because I want it in return, but because I think it is deserved. Old, young, boy, girl or undecided, makes no difference to ME.

You seem to think that just because you're polite and nice and keep your language PG that you deserve respect. Maybe you do, but all of that, two quarters and some luck will get you a phone call. Nice online means diddly in real life so why should I pretend otherwise?

I have not disrespected you, if anything I've treated you as I would be treated. No BS, to the point, tell me what you mean and let me do the same. I don't see it often, but it is my way. If you wish to feel disrespected, have at it. You want to see disrespect? Go to Fauna and look up mitch behm or ed clark. I HEARTILY disrespect those two. It should be readily apparent.