29 Nov 15
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyTelling people who are unimpressed by you or your objectionable comments, that they are emotionally fixated on your shortcomings is not a satisfactory response to fair counter-commentary.
Anyone who is rational rather than emotional and focused on this thread's topic "Our Ethical Creed" rather than fixated on the real or imagined shortcomings of other members of Red Hot Pawn "will very quickly see where the flaws lie". About @divegeester: "Although I love the chess, I'm beginning to grow weary of the bigotry, dishonesty and duchbaggery f ...[text shortened]... I for one will miss you and your contrarian points of view during 2016 and beyond. Regards, Bob
29 Nov 15
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyYou seem more than happy to talk about what you see as the shortcomings of other members of Red Hot Pawn ~ the other member, in this case, being divegeester ~ and then in your very next post you seem to be declaring yourself against talking about the shortcomings of other members ~ when the other member is you.
Anyone who is rational rather than emotional and focused on this thread's topic "Our Ethical Creed" rather than fixated on the real or imagined shortcomings of other members of Red Hot Pawn "will very quickly see where the flaws lie".
What exactly is it you perceive yourself as having apologized for on page 7?
29 Nov 15
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyTo what extent do you think your behaviour on this thread dovetails with the ethical creed you copy pasted into your OP?
As always, you're entitled to an opinion however flawed or emotionally driven it may be.
"There Are None So Blind As Those Who Will Not See." (John Heywood, 1546)
29 Nov 15
Originally posted by divegeesterThe reply if you noticed was directed to you not to other "people" as you've stated.
Telling people who are unimpressed by you or your objectionable comments, that they are emotionally fixated on your shortcomings is not a satisfactory response to fair counter-commentary.
Wish you well with your other online correspondence chess site and other leisure time activities during 2016 and beyond
29 Nov 15
Originally posted by Grampy BobbySpeaking of emotions, Bobby, you've been displaying a particularly detrimental one these days. Seems like arrogance.
Anyone who is rational rather than emotional and focused on this thread's topic "Our Ethical Creed" rather than fixated on the real or imagined shortcomings of other members of Red Hot Pawn "will very quickly see where the flaws lie". About @divegeester: "Although I love the chess, I'm beginning to grow weary of the bigotry, dishonesty and duchbaggery f ...[text shortened]... I for one will miss you and your contrarian points of view during 2016 and beyond. Regards, Bob
29 Nov 15
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyNow there's a great word -- contrarian. It's a person who opposes or rejects popular opinion. But that would seem
Note: I for one will miss you and your contrarian points of view during 2016 and beyond. Regards, Bob
to be you, Bobby, not divegeester. Have you been inhaling fumes from the gluepot again? Regards, Andy
"Our Ethical Creeds" Relevant Quotations Sidebar Bistro Cafe:
"Collective fear stimulates herd instinct, and tends to produce ferocity toward those who are not
regarded as members of the herd.” ―Bertrand Russell, Unpopular Essays
“If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking.” ―George S. Patton Jr.
“Sheep only need a single flock, but people need two: one to belong to and make them feel comfortable,
and another to blame all of society’s problems on.” ―James Rozoff
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyIn this thread you callously insulted a whole swathe of desperately needy people, not to mention their friends and family. Your best response is a qualified apology for a particular word followed by more hubris, platitudes and jabs at your detractors.
"Our Ethical Creeds" Relevant Quotations Sidebar Bistro Cafe:
"Collective fear stimulates herd instinct, and tends to produce ferocity toward those who are not
regarded as members of the herd.” ―Bertrand Russell, Unpopular Essays
“If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking.” ―George S. Patton Jr.
“Sheep only need a single ...[text shortened]... make them feel comfortable,
and another to blame all of society’s problems on.” ―James Rozoff
You've been found out Grampy Bobby.
30 Nov 15
Originally posted by Grampy Bobby to divegeesterOn this thread you have repeatedly suggested that other people who disagree with you are liars ~ you referred to your opinion as "the truth" and those who "reject it in favor of accepting and even peddling a lie" .. you've talked of the "outright falsehoods" and "premeditated lies" of those who don't agree with you ~ how does all this with sit with your 'ethical creed'?
The reply if you noticed was directed to you not to other "people" as you've stated.
30 Nov 15
Originally posted by Grampy Bobby“It was said in the old days that every year Thor made a circle around Middle-earth, beating back the enemies of order.
"Our Ethical Creeds" Relevant Quotations Sidebar Bistro Cafe:
"Collective fear stimulates herd instinct, and tends to produce ferocity toward those who are not
regarded as members of the herd.” ―Bertrand Russell, Unpopular Essays
“If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking.” ―George S. Patton Jr.
“Sheep only need a single flo ...[text shortened]... and make them feel comfortable,
and another to blame all of society’s problems on.” ―James Rozoff
Thor got older every year, and the circle occupied by gods and men grew smaller.
The wisdom god, Woden, went out to the king of the trolls, got him in an armlock,
and demanded to know of him how order might triumph over chaos.
"Give me your left eye," said the king of the trolls, "and I'll tell you."
Without hesitation, Woden gave up his left eye. "Now tell me."
The troll said, "The secret is, Watch with both eyes!”
―John Gardner, On Moral Fiction
30 Nov 15
Originally posted by Grampy Bobby"The biggest men and women with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest men and women with the smallest minds.
“It was said in the old days that every year Thor made a circle around Middle-earth, beating back the enemies of order.
Thor got older every year, and the circle occupied by gods and men grew smaller.
The wisdom god, Woden, went out to the king of the trolls, got him in an armlock,
and demanded to know of him how order might triumph over chaos.
"G ...[text shortened]... tell me."
The troll said, "The secret is, Watch with both eyes!”
―John Gardner, On Moral Fiction
Think big anyway." ~Kent M. Keith (OP)