Al Franken...is this for real?

[tw]

Originally Posted by TheMercenary

You forgot, wacko, extremist, George Jr., Cheney, White House, Bin Laden, and all the other same old bullshit.

This it tolerated? Even April, Oynxcougar, and Barak were banned for much less. But because he does it often or because wacko extremists are permitted such tolerance, it is acceptable? Silence encourages the 'dumbfuck' to post more of this.

If silence remains from the so many, then I will simply have to discuss more of merc’s family. I have no choice but to respond equally. Fair is fair when your peers remains silent while his posting were, as Brianna put it, 'constant'.

You have a choice. Encourage the diminishing of the cellar by attacking me, or give me no reasons to post like TheMercenary. Silence is no longer an option. If he continues, then Bruce has announced that he will ban tw. April, a teenage girl who was probably only crying out for help, got banned for far less that what TheMercenary has been doing for years.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by tw

This it tolerated?

Yes

Even April, Oynxcougar, and Barak were banned for much less.

April and Onyxcougar were not banned.

But because he does it often or because wacko extremists are permitted such tolerance, it is acceptable? Silence encourages the 'dumbfuck' to post more of this.

Because rather than censor the board, I ignore, as I suspect most do, these childish volleys between you two.

If silence remains from the so many, then I will simply have to discuss more of merc’s family.

Your choice, but you have been warned.

I have no choice but to respond equally. Fair is fair when your peers remains silent while his posting were, as Brianna put it, 'constant'.

Equally as annoying, but allowed.

You have a choice. Encourage the diminishing of the cellar by attacking me, or give me no reasons to post like TheMercenary.

YOU have a choice, play by the rules or you're gone.

Silence is no longer an option. If he continues, then Bruce has announced that he will ban tw.

No, and you know that.

April, a teenage girl who was probably only crying out for help, got banned for far less that what TheMercenary has been doing for years.

No she didn't.

[tw]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Yes April and Onyxcougar were not banned.

So why did both continue to try posting by other means and get stopped again? That was not banning? Of course they were banned.

Because rather than censor the board, I ignore, as I suspect most do, these childish volleys between you two.

Exactly the point. You stayed silent - encouraged - the childish nonsense started and routinely posted by TheMercenary. Meanwhile I replied with posts that also included supporting fact why AND no insults. (Wacko extremisms is a term just like moderate is a term.) Now that TheMercenary has accelerated his personal attack in numbers and intensity, I have again replied in kind – as anyone would be expected to after so long.

If you ban me, then an honest (logical) Bruce must also ban TheMercenary, UG, and classicman. I have simply caused you to stop ignoring your duties as a Cellar dwellar - to maintain the integrity and tone I have seen for 20 years - due to peer pressure. (Also obvious should be that I am not calling for banning - a challenge for you to see what is posted rather than apply assumptions into conclusions.)

So you still do nothing - pretend these is no problem. Where is that post threaening TheMercenary. Oh. You repeatedly attack the symptoms - not the problem. Then what I stated yesterday and accruately about his wife was necessary and unavoidable. Others also defined the problem. Add Griff to the list. Instead you ignore the facts; choose to attack the messenger who finally got your attention. Instead you attack what makes you feel rather than deal with the problem. Where is one post from you to TheMercenary to stop it? You remain both silent and in denial. You encourage him to attack piercehawkeye45, radar, and others.

TheMercenary is the reason long before I had no choice but the reply vicously and with irratation. I responded long after merc routinely posted kindergarten attacks. Yes, assume that sentence is bluntly addressing your denials and misguided response. Shame on 'Bruce the Almighty' for encouraging what then had to happen. Or go away so TheMercenary can continue to destroy the tone and attitude once found in the Cellar for 20 years.

[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by tw

So why did both continue to try posting by other means and get stopped again? That was not banning? Of course they were banned. Exactly the point. You stayed silent - encouraged - the childish nonsense started and routinely posted by TheMercenary. Meanwhile I replied with posts that also included supporting fact why AND no insults. (Wacko extremisms is a term just like moderate is a term.) Now that TheMercenary has accelerated his personal attack in numbers and intensity, I have again replied in kind – as anyone would be expected to after so long.

If you ban me, then an honest (logical) Bruce must also ban TheMercenary, UG, and classicman. I have simply caused you to stop ignoring your duties as a Cellar dwellar - to maintain the integrity and tone I have seen for 20 years - due to peer pressure. (Also obvious should be that I am not calling for banning - a challenge for you to see what is posted rather than apply assumptions into conclusions.)

So you still do nothing - pretend these is no problem. Where is that post threaening TheMercenary. Oh. You repeatedly attack the symptoms - not the problem. Then what I stated yesterday and accruately about his wife was necessary and unavoidable. Others also defined the problem. Add Griff to the list. Instead you ignore the facts; choose to attack the messenger who finally got your attention. Instead you attack what makes you feel rather than deal with the problem. Where is one post from you to TheMercenary to stop it? You remain both silent and in denial. You encourage him to attack piercehawkeye45, radar, and others.

TheMercenary is the reason long before I had no choice but the reply vicously and with irratation. I responded long after merc routinely posted kindergarten attacks. Yes, assume that sentence is bluntly addressing your denials and misguided response. Shame on 'Bruce the Almighty' for encouraging what then had to happen. Or go away so TheMercenary can continue to destroy the tone and attitude once found in the Cellar for 20 years.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by tw

So why did both continue to try posting by other means and get stopped again? That was not banning? Of course they were banned.

April had problems posting while moving from CA to AZ to CA to Hong Kong, but that was not our doing. Neither were banned.

Exactly the point. You stayed silent - encouraged - the childish nonsense started and routinely posted by TheMercenary. Meanwhile I replied with posts that also included supporting fact why AND no insults. (Wacko extremisms is a term just like moderate is a term.) Now that TheMercenary has accelerated his personal attack in numbers and intensity, I have again replied in kind – as anyone would be expected to after so long.

You forgot the LOL smilie, because you can't be serious. If didn't stay silent, half your rants would be deleted. You've insulted everyone that has had the unmitigated gall to question your opinions, since I've been on this board. Your evading questions, and introducing oh-look-a-birdie tangents, is a staple around here. That makes your present attempt for the moral highground the source of great amusement for the rest of us.

If you ban me, then an honest (logical) Bruce must also ban TheMercenary, UG, and classicman. I have simply caused you to stop ignoring your duties as a Cellar dwellar - to maintain the integrity and tone I have seen for 20 years - due to peer pressure. (Also obvious should be that I am not calling for banning - a challenge for you to see what is posted rather than apply assumptions into conclusions.)

Guess what? I do see through what is posted, and so does everyone else, but we tolerate you anyway. If we were to censor this board to maintain the tone you set, the Cellar would be the joke of the internet.

So you still do nothing - pretend these is no problem.

Does laughing count?

Where is that post threaening TheMercenary. Oh. You repeatedly attack the symptoms - not the problem. Then what I stated yesterday and accruately about his wife was necessary and unavoidable.

Wrong, and you've been warned that is unacceptable.

Others also defined the problem. Add Griff to the list. Instead you ignore the facts; choose to attack the messenger who finally got your attention. Instead you attack what makes you feel rather than deal with the problem. Where is one post from you to TheMercenary to stop it? You remain both silent and in denial. You encourage him to attack piercehawkeye45, radar, and others.

Right, it's all my fault, as are diseases, pestilence, wars and MBAs.

TheMercenary is the reason long before I had no choice but the reply vicously and with irratation.

Oh you had a choice, many of them, but if you feel you don't, I can give you some very specific choices I doubt would make you happy.

I responded long after merc routinely posted kindergarten attacks. Yes, assume that sentence is bluntly addressing your denials and misguided response. Shame on 'Bruce the Almighty'

Genuflect when you say that, pardner.

for encouraging what then had to happen. Or go away so TheMercenary can continue to destroy the tone and attitude once found in the Cellar for 20 years.

Well, isn't that special.

I've already spelled out clearly where I draw the line. I will continue to maintain that position until I'm instructed to do otherwise.
By whom? It sure ain't you.