posted November 24, 2010 11:13 AM         

Control has to start from the top, down.

Just like children will throw bigger and worse tantrums if they sense that their parents will entertain it, the flamers and unhappy folks are going to keep flaming these forums with insults and opinions to no end.

They are not here to make peace.
They are not here to find a way to resolve issues.

In their minds, they are blameless.

I can assure you: WE ARE NOT GOING TO ALL END UP BEING FRIENDS. THINKING LIKE THAT IS UNREALISTIC.

The "flamers" are here to force themselves on this board, and regain some sort of lost control with whatever means necessary... by provoking, by insulting, by pointing out unfairness (yet, while being unfair - this is called deflecting)...

Ultimately, these are grown adults that are warped and stuck at a toddler mentality...
And, they enjoy the contention their behavior causes...

I for one, will NOT be leaving these forums. And, I also will NOT be making peace with these people. They are not here to make peace.

For reference, I also just wanted to state the terms and policies of two other popular astrology boards, for comparision:

Astrologer's Community FAQ

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posted November 24, 2010 11:18 AM         

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posted November 24, 2010 11:23 AM         

It's disgusting how you cornered Spanky and you should be stripped of your moderator duties but l guess you will keep on posting as if you are sitting on the top dogs face.

(and you had the audacity to call me a bully!!!!)
lol

Step up to the plate PS. Apologise PUBLICLY to Spanky for fcuking her over, or are you really just a fraulein pussy and can't stand up on your own two feet for what you believe in?

You are the original flamer and i'm not buying this crap. I'm sure l have company in my 'pane of glass' observations of you.

posted November 24, 2010 11:24 AM         

Also, that rules need to be consistent across the board.

But, until some sort of structure is put forth, I see this stuff continuing on and on...

Until some sort of rules are put forth, please consider me like I was, just a regular member of this forum. Because, calling me a moderator is suggestive and misrepresentative of my intent of all other threads (except for responding to new forum members in beginner's astrology), at this point in time.

posted November 24, 2010 11:25 AM         

i find you to be so very rude. of course that is just my humble opinion. you seem to cause a lot of trouble and take your modshiip a little too seriously, so put down your big big stick before you trip over it.

time will prove every word i just said. no matter WHO is actually left to witness it.

even Randall will see someday, because the truth is the truth.

posted November 24, 2010 11:28 AM         

we don't care what you think.
It's disgusting how you cornered Spanky and you should be stripped of your moderator duties but l guess you will keep on posting as if you are sitting on the top dogs face.

(and you had the audacity to call me a bully!!!!)
lol

Step up to the plate PS. Apologise PUBLICLY to Spanky for fcuking her over, or are you really just a fraulein pussy and can't stand up on your own two feet for what you believe in?

I WILL NEVER APOLOGIZE TO SPANKY. I will NEVER, EVER, EVER.

I knew spanky's intent from the moment she posted that inflammatory response on the board, that was insulting to the entire forum...

I did not "**** over" spanky. I just didn't deal with Spanky's ridiculous behavior the way she wanted me to... oh, well... that's on her.

You are the original flamer and i'm not buying this crap. I'm sure l have company in my 'pane of glass' observations of you.

grrrr

I am not the original flamer. I have just pegged you and a few of your friends to distinctive behavior, and that p's you off...

I'm not taking those things back, either.

CHEERS!

posted November 24, 2010 11:29 AM         

so randall, i guess we, your long time supporters, really don't matter anymore. you know us well after all these years. this is not ok with me.

posted November 24, 2010 11:31 AM         

there seems to be people registering here lately that only act according to their own egos..seem that they bring their problems into here,trying to ignite discussions,violent ones,by means of offending,calling names,provoking..and all that is not worthy of importance.

one of the most important person to me here in LL - DD -- said she is leaving and im fed up with these "flamerīs " who only wants to have attention ( cause surely they dont get it in real life).

LL is still a place of familiarity and Love.

those who believe in this - PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE the forum.do not take things personally,as this is what the "flamers"want.

i see now that even "old knowflakes" started to offend mermbers here and those are acts that i cannot agree with also.

but if we are really conected,if we mantain what we constructed here,with each others,instead of leaving.we will be stronger.

we will,no matter the circunstances,mantain and share our love for astrology,and all that in the 1st place,led us here.

DD - if you re reading this,do come back.

the things that have been happening here lately are temporary...

someone once said:

no one inferior to us can offend us, and no one superior would.....

i dont like to talk about sup vers inf themes as its always misinterpreted but here,we do are obbliged to think like that cause respect is the thing that delimits ones from another.

posted November 24, 2010 11:34 AM         

You mean when I said, "venemous snakes"?

Yes. I really feel that you and your flaming friends are that. You're here to cause trouble, and not to make peace.

I don't care if you find that rude. I am like anybody else, reduced to having to deal with toddler behavior. Don't expect me to unreact when you defile every forum that you post in...

posted November 24, 2010 11:39 AM         

PS, to put it nicely you don't really have a context for philosophizing regarding LL.

And, who has a context? You, Lara, Firecracker???

Who has to give me the "context" to make an observation? YOU? Your friends? An mob of supporters?

posted November 24, 2010 11:41 AM         

Randall - insult? Show me my insult pretty please? I'm not about to be threatened by you Randall. I have done nothing wrong here - just observing and it seems quite a few people agree? So you going to ban your entire community?

Maybe you should consider that we are long-standing PAYING members to your "house" and that we have a right to an opinion.

With all due respect, l don't see how i'm insulting pet PS and l am flabbergasted how you fail to see her 'motive' and authoritarian tone on this thread!

I look forward to your response. Bear in mind that a lot of people are p1ssed off and it's not going to go away until PS's tone is corrected.

posted November 24, 2010 11:41 AM         

My opinions of flamers has been a new observation in the last week...

Seeing the things take place, as they have, gives me the incentive to make these observations.

posted November 24, 2010 11:41 AM         

perhaps i missed a lot of posts around here lately....

arent we in agreement - ALL - that everyone that comes here and insults/offends others,must take a step backwards and apologize?

isnt LL a place of sharing,of respect,of love,of brotherwood?

if its so,why all these nasty comments?

i just know that Spanky and Belgz said something very offensive to Randall.and dont know anything more,and if this was true,then i agree 100% that these things should better not happen anymore.

people are banned but they can return.they can apologize.there is room for forgiveness.

posted November 24, 2010 11:42 AM         

I have been here a long time and have friends that respect me. i would never intentionally hurt another person and everyone here knows that...from knowing me for YEARS!
so don't project your crap. dont start no sh!t and there won't be any.
soon everyone will see what you are made of. even Randall. maybe even today if you keep running your mouth.

posted November 24, 2010 11:45 AM         

OHHHHHH! Now, I see where your attitude comes from, Lara! You've paid Randall to deal with your behavior!!!

I see, I see!

But, in response to that, I am also allowed to have an opinion. My opinion will NOT change, and that's regardless of Randall. So, don't target him.

posted November 24, 2010 11:48 AM         

look in the mirror pluto squared. YOU are the troublemaker.
I have been here a long time and have friends that respect me. i would never intentionally hurt another person and everyone here knows that...from knowing me for YEARS!
so don't project your crap. dont start no sh!t and there won't be any.
soon everyone will see what you are made of. even Randall. maybe even today if you keep running your mouth.

No, firecracker. I'm allowed to have my opinions, and whatever you want to project ONTO ME, is just fine...

I will continue to use these forums, like your group of friends do. I guess if you think that's "running my mouth" so be it...

If you're allowed to bring up the past, to no end, then I will give myself the right to react to it...

posted November 24, 2010 11:51 AM         

We have a rat in the kitchen and we are just trying to trap it before it shuts us down!

RANDALL - PLEASE SEE WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?????
I KNOW YOU ARE NOT BLIND.
IF YOU HAVE TO EMAIL ME THEN DO BUT PLEASE!!!!!!!!
this will ruin your site. PS is destroying the love at LL.

Read your members posts. LISTEN. LEARN.
Look at who is the nutter here, ranting and trouble making!

PS, you are crazy. I feel sorry for you. My attitude is of truth and l can smell your manipulation and lies a 5,000 miles off.

I have been here 3 years. I love and admire my friends here. They are honest, trustworthy, good people who LOVE LL. We will not allow LL to be destroyed by scum like you.