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Politics, Courage and Anonymity
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Gregory Hartnell
, Feb 09 2007 10:11 AM
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Caramia
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Posted 12 February 2007 - 11:17 PM
Nowadays most people die of a sort of creeping common sense, and discover when it is too late that the only things one never regrets are one's mistakes.
Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900), The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1891
Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900), The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1891
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Holden West
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Va va voom!
Posted 12 February 2007 - 11:24 PM
^ What? No leering at women? That's my regular MO in social situations.
It depends. Wearing a seersucker suit and carrying a mint julep leering at women can be rather charming in a roguish cad sort of way.
"Beaver, ahoy!""The bridge is like a magnet, attracting both pedestrians and over 30,000 vehicles daily who enjoy the views of Victoria's harbour. The skyline may change, but "Big Blue" as some call it, will always be there."
-City of Victoria website, 2009
-City of Victoria website, 2009
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m0nkyman
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Posted 12 February 2007 - 11:27 PM
The Discover Vancouver forum made me despair for humanity.
Thanks Holden
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Yup. That site makes baby jesus cry.
It's sole redeeming feature is that if it was shut down, it's denizens might find places like this. :shock:
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Gregory Hartnell
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Posted 13 February 2007 - 09:33 AM
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Thanks to Caramia for the info, which I find interesting, but not really relevant to the discussion at hand. That which she or he provided may all be, as Holden West says, 'common sense,' but I conclude that in fact, I did not infract any real Vibrant Victoria policy, as no moderator seems to be able to quote such, but rather that I lack 'common sense.' That, apparently is my real crime that has offended the sensibilities of the guardians of the site.
See my comment above where I suggest that people who enter politics either exhibit courage or madness. Thank God no one has suggested I lack courage. Rude references to my mental capacity, and comparisons to lechers cruising parties are all OK, apparently, however.
I confess, I'm mad about politics, thus I lack common sense...mea culpa.
Thanks to Caramia for the info, which I find interesting, but not really relevant to the discussion at hand. That which she or he provided may all be, as Holden West says, 'common sense,' but I conclude that in fact, I did not infract any real Vibrant Victoria policy, as no moderator seems to be able to quote such, but rather that I lack 'common sense.' That, apparently is my real crime that has offended the sensibilities of the guardians of the site.
See my comment above where I suggest that people who enter politics either exhibit courage or madness. Thank God no one has suggested I lack courage. Rude references to my mental capacity, and comparisons to lechers cruising parties are all OK, apparently, however.
I confess, I'm mad about politics, thus I lack common sense...mea culpa.
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Caramia
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Posted 13 February 2007 - 09:28 PM
No intention to compare you to a lecher cruising party here.
Nowadays most people die of a sort of creeping common sense, and discover when it is too late that the only things one never regrets are one's mistakes.
Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900), The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1891
Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900), The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1891
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Phil McAvity
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Posted 08 January 2008 - 10:43 PM
^ no, that's VHF's specialty. It's funny because it's true!
Actually, with the exception of VHF, you guys ALL sound like a bunch of incredibly magniloquent blowhards to me.
As for the topic, I actually agree with Hartnell. People that post their real names on an internet forum are some combination of stupid/brave. As for myself, I prefer to try and be clever (with emphasis on "try!") and see if anyone can decipher what my moniker means, especially given that many of the people at this forum already know my real name anyway. Here's a hint; my moniker has nothing to do with dentistry. And no, i'm also not gay.
Actually, with the exception of VHF, you guys ALL sound like a bunch of incredibly magniloquent blowhards to me.
As for the topic, I actually agree with Hartnell. People that post their real names on an internet forum are some combination of stupid/brave. As for myself, I prefer to try and be clever (with emphasis on "try!") and see if anyone can decipher what my moniker means, especially given that many of the people at this forum already know my real name anyway. Here's a hint; my moniker has nothing to do with dentistry. And no, i'm also not gay.
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