@suzianne said@kewpie,
Oh, good grief.
Not everyone is a weak pathetic baby.
Having to take precautions during a freaking pandemic is not "losing your freedom". Grow up and deal with it. If this collapses your precious self-image, I'd wager that being inconvenienced is the very least of your problems.
Here’s where the banter began in this particular exchange.
In case you weren’t aware or others had forgotten.
🙂
@very-rusty saidSomething creepy I wager.
Would the moderator who removed my post tell me what I said against the TOS? Much appreciated. Can do it on here or in private makes no difference to me.
-VR
@divegeester saidWasn't that in response to you posting about 'pumped-up fear surrounding COVID19'?
@kewpie,
Here’s where the banter began in this particular exchange.
In case you weren’t aware or others had forgotten.
🙂
You know, the virus that is killing loads of folk.
26 Oct 20
@kewpie saidWell, there you have it, different dictionary saying different things even they don't seem to have it straight. 🙂 😛
Google "banter" yourself and you'll find considerable discussion on reputable lexicography sites such as Merriam-Webster about the way that the friendly connotations have given way to a less pleasant meaning since many in the online community claim it's "only banter" when called out for sniping and personal remarks. I simply chose a short comment to make my point. Sorry if I thought a short comment was all that would be needed.
-VR
@divegeester saidThe word itself isn't really clear one dictionary says one thing another something entirely different. To me it is just teasing not harassment or anything meant in malice.
A banter when it suits seems to misfit you...
-VR
@kewpie saidFor the last time one dictionary tells you one thing about the word another dictionary something else. I use the word bantering as teasing, no harassment or malice is intended EVER! Do you get that?
Google "banter" yourself and you'll find considerable discussion on reputable lexicography sites such as Merriam-Webster about the way that the friendly connotations have given way to a less pleasant meaning since many in the online community claim it's "only banter" when called out for sniping and personal remarks. I simply chose a short comment to make my point. Sorry if I thought a short comment was all that would be needed.
-VR
@ghost-of-a-duke saidNo it was response to me showing empathy toward a fellow RHP member.
Wasn't that in response to you posting about 'pumped-up fear surrounding COVID19'?
26 Oct 20
@ghost-of-a-duke saidActually it wasn't creepy at all. Yours were removed because of name calling. I didn't see why mine would have been removed honestly. That is why I asked a Moderator to explain it to me.
Something creepy I wager.
-VR
@very-rusty saidIt's clear to everyone that Kewpie is correct, that many here use 'banter' as a cover for malicious remarks. It's like insulting someone fiercely and following that with "only kidding". 'Banter', as used at RHP, does indicate, not honest and forthright conversation, but the 'cut and jab' of the forums, especially here at RHP. To pretend otherwise is just lying to yourself. This is why I never use the word 'banter' to describe actual conversation in these forums. It's degrading.
For the last time one dictionary tells you one thing about the word another dictionary something else. I use the word bantering as teasing, no harassment or malice is intended EVER! Do you get that?
-VR
@divegeester saidFunny how you call reality 'fantasy' when it suits you.
Answering direct questions about your fantasies isn’t yours, is it.
@suzianne saidI hardly think someone like myself will listen to chides from someone like yourself over the topic of personal fantasies.
Funny how you call reality 'fantasy' when it suits you.
Nevertheless my replies (on page 11) to your aggressive post (on page 10) remain there for when you feel real enough to respond.
@divegeester saidI've responded to that particular nonsense of yours as much as I have stomach for, thank you. I can't be responsible for your level of reading proficiency.
I hardly think someone like myself will listen to chides from someone like yourself over the topic of personal fantasies.
Nevertheless my replies (on page 11) to your aggressive post (on page 10) remain there for when you feel real enough to respond.