posted November 01, 2009 08:01 PM         

I'll leave the Godzala Code thread up . The rest are about to recieve a nice shiny piece of silver Lol!

And LOL! At the Slappers remark.

T:

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I'm one of the enlightened ones, can't you tell? KIDDING

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Polite AND a Megalomaniac . I need to see that you are hired as a co-manager for the logistics department at our firm Lol!

posted November 01, 2009 08:22 PM         

Overall, my opinion on the matter doesn't need to count for much, as I'm rarely here. But then, there are definite reasons as to why that is.

I miss coming here, I miss the old energy. It seems that much of the heart and soul has dissipated. It's a sad thing. I'm all for humor and having fun. Especially the naughty kind of humor that we've all been told to steer clear of, as per the general rules of the site. It's all about balance, and for me, it's a bit askew.

I think it's important to stand up for free speech. But I think it's equally important to mind those around you when you're in public.

I wouldn't be able to support T if she told everyone to go to hell and shut the threads down. But she wouldn't do that! I don't feel she is trying to stir up trouble or nit pick at anyone. It's just an opinion that some of us here seem to share, and a simple request.

posted November 01, 2009 08:51 PM         

And LOL at the "Polite AND a Megalomaniac" remark. Yeah, that's what I would have said about me, I mean, you, too.

And since I have some free advertising space:

Godzala does run on a handful of long-standing jokes. They're not exclusive. It varies. It's not exactly brain science in there. That's the whole point. Mostly it involves some lighthearted absurdity aka, silliness. It's an open forum, so open to anyone, after all. If you're inclined, of course. Basically it's a bunch of slappers who are easy and think the more the merrier. Join in. It's guaranteed to put a smile on your dial. Or anywhere else you may need it.

posted November 01, 2009 09:02 PM         

T, SunChild, and shura also make good points.

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In fairness, valus (and I've had countless nasty run-ins with valus over the years) presents, almost exclusively, topics of a philosophical and/or esoteric bent. Appropriate given the stated nature of the site, yes? Personally, I would rather have an ugly argument with valus about Nietzsche, the kabbalah or free will vs determinism than read a dozen pages full of silly jokes about Gerard Butler's diick .

But that's just me.

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Thanks, shura.

PA,

I was almost feeling sorry for you, and looking for something in your position which I could support, since you seem to be lacking supporters here. Then I read what you wrote about me on page 3. Its strange to be the last one to see something written about myself. Something I might never have seen if I didnt take an interest in this thread; an interest which I only took because I felt sympathetic towards you -- talk about the irony, eh? Anyway, I waste WAY too much of my energy explaining myself to people like you, who don't understand me, so, I'll just say, your assessments of my motives and my character are absurdly off base, and leave it at that. Think whatever pleases you. Those who know my heart know I'm not purposelessly destructive, but a person with high ideals and passionate principles. Guess what: When they said Scorpios are misunderstood, they were on to something. And when they said Uranians are ahead of their time, and that less progressive types tend to view them as mere troublemakers, they weren't just whistling dixie. While you're thinking up new and remotely clever ways to describe Russell Crowe's shlong, or Clive Owen's ballsack, I'm out here catalyzing mature discussion; provoking people to think outside cultural conditioning, to question the most time-honored myths and traditions, and to feel compassion for the disenfranchised and defenseless. If it sounds lofty, that's because it is. Life isn't a joke to me. I take it and myself seriously, and I'm not going to apologize for that. If I appear to romanticize myself or my life, that's because these things are genuinely charged with romance for me. I have the soul of a poet, PA. If it makes you seem small by comparison, then try breathing some romance into your own life. Your cynicism isn't practical, humble, or funny; its juvenile. Stop playing the buffoon, and people will stop appearing to talk down to you. There's nothing modest about playing dumb; just as there's nothing arrogant about "giving style to one's character" (as Nietzsche puts it). But, I said I wasn't going to explain, and here I am being drawn in again. I need to learn to pick my battles, and win the fights that are worth winning. Some people are too lost to even know when they've lost. This isn't worth it.

posted November 01, 2009 09:20 PM         

We agree on one thing - it's not worth it. I'd rather put my energies into things of value to me.

posted November 01, 2009 09:32 PM         

I haven't addressed you. The thing is I'm not quite sure what to say to you. You're someone that I really appreciate here and have an enormous amount of respect for. I've told you before what I think of you, so I hope you know what that means.

Somewhere today I said that like all things this will pass. I hope that we can come out of this without any bad blood between us. That's all I really have to say to you.

posted November 01, 2009 09:32 PM         

Just wish you could have done it before
delivering your little monologue about me
behind my back earlier today.

You know, if I were the type
to kick you when you are down,
I'd have jumped on T's and BR's threads.

But I purposely avoided this one,
and posted ambigiously on BR's;
if anything, to make him think.

Then I stayed out of it...

Until you dragged me in.

Do me a favor
and leave my name
out of your mouth.

Don't interact with me,
and dont discuss me.

Stick to what you know;
the lowest common denominator.

That way, we'll be sure
not to cross paths.

posted November 01, 2009 09:38 PM         

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It's never the intention of the Godzala threads to be malicious. Same can't be said about other threads and members. Actually, Godzala is about fun and spreading joy and cheer.

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"Never" PA? I think making the "Congrats on not having a God complex" was directed at a member in particular here after a thread he started with a very similar title. This is only the tip of the iceburg. I dont miss subtleties. I never thought it was directed at me because I know you thought highly of me. Still it irked me though and even more that you say the threads you start or posts you make never have ill intent.

Then posting pictures of a priest riding some sort of motorized scooter and the comments directed to him by you and another member had some malicious intent, no doubt. After he linked us up to some monk or priest that he was reading about, you went and made fun of him. If it were any other member this were happening to, i'd feel the same way. The constant snide comments about some folks here thinking they are enlightened, but it's really you GODZALLIANS that are the ones that are because you can laugh and pant at pictures of celebrities, are really tired and posted with ill intent. They are also insulting to the great Masters who have lived and achieved this.

Please stop pretending your threads are doing otherwise.

Similar to Shura, Valus and I have had plenty of run-ins, and he often annoys me too, but I agree with her in that his topics fit with the site and almost always have an esoteric bent. For that I appreciate his presence.

Valus, as a rule, it isnt always the ones that are "lacking supporters" that need the support. And in this thread, I was the underdog. Up until a few people that arent afraid of bullies or to speak their mind showed up.

posted November 01, 2009 09:40 PM         

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If I appear to romanticize myself or my life, that's because these things are genuinely charged with romance for me. I have the soul of a poet, PA.

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Yeah well looking through a mod's prespective, all that translates as you being a total butt sore bubba .

PA:

posted November 01, 2009 09:52 PM         

Is it really any better
to put somebody else down
than to praise yourself?

I'm sorry your butt's sore.
Nobody said it would be easy.

posted November 01, 2009 09:54 PM         

Thanks for clarifiying. I really can't say much because I dont pay as much attention to the astrology forum anymore. But I know when I did, especially towards the end of my studies, there were aspects of the forum that I found tiresome too.

Maybe every so often you could bring these things up...you know, bring what's bothering you about the forum to the member's attention and see what kind of dialogue you can start. Some people might be receptive to your complaints and at least think more before they post something.

Good luck.

Oh, something that bugs me about the GODZALA threads is the amount of them and moreso, the energy they bring/content. Similar to what I quoted SunChild on, but I dont want to reiterate. There's nothing wrong with change, but I miss the old energy too. Maybe you had to be here.

posted November 01, 2009 09:57 PM         

joke (jk)

n.
1. Something said or done to evoke laughter or amusement, especially an amusing story with a punch line.
2. A mischievous trick; a prank.
3. An amusing or ludicrous incident or situation.
4. Informal
a. Something not to be taken seriously; a triviality: The accident was no joke.
b. An object of amusement or laughter; a laughingstock: His loud tie was the joke of the office.
v. joked, jok·ing, jokes
v.intr.
1. To tell or play jokes; jest.
2. To speak in fun; be facetious.
v.tr.
To make fun of; tease.

posted November 01, 2009 10:10 PM         

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Valus, as a rule, it isnt always the ones that are "lacking supporters" that need the support. And in this thread, I was the underdog. Up until a few people that arent afraid of bullies or to speak their mind showed up.

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I wasn't following the thread, so I don't know. I havent even seen page 2. I saw the first post, and then page 4, then 3. It looked like PA was outnumbered. Of course I know someone should not be defended simply because they lack support (which is why, as i wrote, i was looking for something to agree with), but my Aqua tendency is to protect the underdog. If I'd seen or thought it was you, i'd have spoken up for you; not just because you lacked support but because we are in solid agreement on this matter. I think I've proven countless times that I'm not afraid of bullies (or stalkers, or meat-eaters...) or speaking my mind when I see a good reason to do so. I recently had an altercation with PA and i didnt want to throw gas on the fire by opposing her again so soon on this thread. Besides, you, SunChild, Xodian, and shura seemed to be doing a fair job of it without my help, and, lastly, I think my opinion on this matter (and my agreement with you) is already common knowledge.

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I find it odd and interesting that you felt sorry for PA for a number of reasons. Just because someone decides to stay neutral and not lace every sentence with fake words and hearts to calm another's ego, doesnt mean they are being the "bad guy".

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I'm not sure what you are saying or implying here. If I take them at face value, I have to agree with your words 100%. I never meant to imply that anyone was being a "bad guy", or that anyone was ganging up on anyone. I'm fond of a direct tone myself, and I know that doesn't rule-out a nuanced and ambivalent emotional response. I tend to sympathize indiscriminately, so, feeling sorry, for PA or anybody else, is nothing special. I want to be fair. I'm as tired of the GODZALA fad as anybody. But is that news?

posted November 01, 2009 10:19 PM         

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I miss coming here, I miss the old energy. It seems that much of the heart and soul has dissipated. It's a sad thing. I'm all for humor and having fun. Especially the naughty kind of humor that we've all been told to steer clear of, as per the general rules of the site. It's all about balance, and for me, it's a bit askew.

I think it's important to stand up for free speech. But I think it's equally important to mind those around you when you're in public.

I wouldn't be able to support T if she told everyone to go to hell and shut the threads down. But she wouldn't do that! I don't feel she is trying to stir up trouble or nit pick at anyone. It's just an opinion that some of us here seem to share, and a simple request.

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posted November 01, 2009 11:40 PM         

No, BR and I werent a tag-team. He's usually a diick to me and was not in agreement with me in this thread either.

posted November 01, 2009 11:43 PM         

I just read the thread,
and I get a few things now.

I thought BR's other thread
was saying the same thing
that this one is saying,
but I guess he was just
responding to this one.

posted November 01, 2009 11:52 PM         

Then LL Central can be reserved for posts
vaguely related to the theme of the site.