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To: Clappy who wrote (32676)	9/9/2000 5:58:40 PM
From: bonnuss_in_austin	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 35685

"Fiddlesticks" ... indeed, Clappy ... Doesn't quite carry the 'punch' as words that Voltaire himself is so 'artful' with ... at least he was when I first started reading this board in February of this year ... He so artfully creates images of 'boomers running around with their fingers in the air" ... down the Yellow Brick road ... LOL ... anybody remember that one? Reason I joined SI. I see some sort of 'double standard' manifest in this 'culture' here ... as I wrote Tom via PM this morning... Will remind all that I 'tested the limits' regarding this board's 'profanity' tolerance using George Carlin's "Seven Words You'll Never Hear on TV" in a 'civil disobedience' manner ... remember? Tom has posted publicly that HE 'loves the dude.' George Carlin. To try to make some 'sense' out of what was 'allowable' here on the Porch ... and what was not. What was (and perhaps remains?) so confusing, is that Tom himself is 'allowed' to 'cuss' ... yet others are not. And is 'allowed' to use some very demeaning description of women who in fact, are like, his own age. I don't particularly myself want to be 'relegated' to the 'field' of discussing cute animal behavior all day long ... I love animals myself, believe me -- bird feeders, dogs and the like ... 'acceptable' female 'chatter' on this board. Further, because I AM female, I highly resent having to endure remarks that women in their 60s, right Tom? Such as that 'radical feminist,' Gloria Steinem, have no real reason to be alive anymore, as they've 'lost their looks.' Isn't this your 'line,' Tom? Part of your 'life philosophy?' As well as your investment philosophy? "Watch out for those women ... will steal ya blind during the ultimate margin call <g> ... divorce?" No need to answer if you so choose, obviously. 'b-i-a' ###

To: Clappy who wrote (32676)	9/9/2000 6:04:27 PM
From: Mannie	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 35685

clappy... I love reading everything you write, and I am very impressed with your stance. But I must disagree, words do hurt, and Bonnie intends them to hurt...that is the real sad thing. If you are the subject of foul names and bizarre accusations, that hurts that person. And when good people leave this porch due to such behavior, our whole group is hurt. I'm sad that Bonnie seems bent on self destruction, I wish we could extend a hand and have it accepted, I think we've tried.I am not willing to sacrifice this great place to accommodate one person who seeks to destroy what we have. For the good of the whole, I think we need to move to a moderated thread. If we met at a physical location, and someone repeatedly acted as she does....I don't think she would be welcome. Actually this last point really sticks, because she was quite fun at the porch party and seemed to have no need for these types of antics. Strange. I think we should move on, and quickly. Scott