which controversial topics are you willing to stop commenting on ?

Neil, I'd like to see a thread on dogs vs GPS myself. Although to me I already know the clear winner of that one.

Neil said:

if I really said what I thought I would probably have gotten the boot a long time ago. .

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Bring it!

Neil said:

I usually stay away from hot button topics because I only participate in the forums for fun and evasion.

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yep, ditto.

leaf said:

Neil said:

I usually stay away from hot button topics because I only participate in the forums for fun and evasion.

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yep, ditto.

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I take exception to you quoting me like that without getting my authorization first.

And that reminds me of another grievance I have...

Chip said:

I understand Chomp and Giggy don't care for the AMC and they understand I don't have a problem with it. Doesn't mean we wouldn't hike together and hoist a few beers.

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Correct.

There is no one on this forum that I'm sure if I look close enough I would not agree with on some subject. That is why I would tend to focus on the things that I have in common with these people and am sure that I would enjoy any meeting that I had in the woods with them or in most social gatherings.

Those that I disagree with and can find absolutely no common ground I would quietly sneak up behind, give them a swift kick in the gonads, light them on fire and then give them another swift kick in the gonads then beating a hasty retreat. Fortunately, so far, I haven't found anyone that I haven't had some common ground with, so actually, I haven't attempted to put this plan into practice.

Keith

SAR-EMT40 said:

Those that I disagree with and can find absolutely no common ground I would quietly sneak up behind, give them a swift kick in the gonads, light them on fire and then give them another swift kick in the gonads then beating a hasty retreat.

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The second swift kick in the gonads would be for...what, exactly?

Chip said:

Those are the types of comments I'm referring to. I understand Chomp and Giggy don't care for the AMC and they understand I don't have a problem with it. Doesn't mean we wouldn't hike together and hoist a few beers.

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That's because you guys can "disagree without being disagreeable" which seems like most people on VFTT have a reasonably good handle on.

cbcbd said:

People who aren't afraid to express their opinions are interesting. People who skirt every controversial topic because they don't want to offend are boring

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^^^Iz troo.

But, there's a difference between vigorously expressing an opinion and being an a-hole. I try to stay on the right side of that line (most of the time....)


If anybody thinks the "controversial" topic discussions get heated over here, just for grins, go over to SummitPost or rockclimbing.com sometime...

J.Dub said:

That's because you guys can "disagree without being disagreeable" which seems like most people on VFTT have a reasonably good handle on.

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Something for which I'm daily grateful for.

David Metsky said:

Something for which I'm daily grateful for.

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Something for which you're daily grateful for?

My Christmas present to you is Churchill's quote on ending sentences with a preposition (let alone using two!):

"That is a rule up with which I will not put."

Happy Holidays,

--Grammar Weenie

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But, there's a difference between vigorously expressing an opinion and being an a-hole. I try to stay on the right side of that line (most of the time....)

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I agree. I have no tolerance for overly passionate ignorant a-holes. I just walk away from those.

I voted for "it's all good," minus the "screw you" part. (Just did yoga and feeling nice 'n mellow.)

cbcbd said:

I agree. I have no tolerance for overly passionate ignorant a-holes. I just walk away from those.

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It's not the passion, it's the ignorance & a......s.

"That's because you guys can "disagree without being disagreeable" which seems like most people on VFTT have a reasonably good handle on."

The moderators truly appreciate long periods of calm.

Chip said:

I do enjoy a good poll on a slow friday.

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It was, thanks. Have a great weekend all!

As I once said in downtown Denver, Im taking the nickel on this one.

You guys all suck for being so nice.

chomp said:

You guys all suck for being so nice.

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Bit me! Do bag!

leaf said:

don't tell me i can't post-hole. enuff said.

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Just stay out of NY!

I reserve my right/privilege to make any comment as I wish, or even to choose not to make a comment.

I think this is an utterly useless thread.

The reason being is that it's a thread about threads, a meta thread, and it serves no purpose in maintaining the forward momentum of information and knowledge. It's merely a back eddy, with pine needles and cigarette butts swirling around.


The only reason I post on it is to attempt to divert people's attention away from it and towards the more worthwhile threads that discuss more riveting subject matter such as:

What is your dog's religion?

I have taken a long hiatus in posting on Kevin Rooney's "Warmer New England Winters" thread, although I still lurk on that one.