What values do we share?

dar512 · 07-10-2006, 01:20 PM

The dwellars are a diverse bunch. We cover the left to the right of politics. We've got Catholics and pagans. All income levels. Name a topic and we've got people on either side of the fence.

But that's unusual for a group. Most groups end up having some core beliefs that define the group. People who don't have those core beliefs tend not to stay.

I'm wondering. Do you think there's any values that most of us share?

Happy Monkey · 07-10-2006, 01:26 PM

No spam!

barefoot serpent · 07-10-2006, 01:34 PM

witty banter

Griff · 07-10-2006, 01:36 PM

We like argument, witty banter,and no spam!

07-10-2006, 01:37 PM

We all speak English , and the conversation tends to be superficial . I would say that the general ethos is that of the mainstream American who wrongly flatters himself , or herself , as being educated . There are a few Brits on the side , and the occasional Australian . It is a very white community . DanaC has felt threatened on at least one occasion , and I know why .

I see little real concern for others . I see a certain obsession with psycho-babble . Navel-gazing .

I see humour , talent , and fun too , within these limited parameters .

Happy Monkey · 07-10-2006, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Griff

We like argument!

No we don't.

Griff · 07-10-2006, 01:40 PM

We value Monty Python.

07-10-2006, 01:42 PM

Exactly Happy Monkey . Everything is sewn up . One can argue amidst the sewing , but I would hardly class that as argument or thought .

Trilby · 07-10-2006, 01:43 PM

tons of people are cool and tons should really go fuck themselves. Savvy?

Kitsune · 07-10-2006, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Griff

We value Monty Python.

I freaking hate Python.

07-10-2006, 01:51 PM

So do I Kitsune , for I have never objected to a lizard in the bidet .

07-10-2006, 01:55 PM

Perhaps most of us do not dislike lizards ? Could that be a rallying point ?

Shawnee123 · 07-10-2006, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

No we don't.

Chuckle!

AlternateGray · 07-10-2006, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buddug

We all speak English , and the conversation tends to be superficial . I would say that the general ethos is that of the mainstream American who wrongly flatters himself , or herself , as being educated .

Come on, now; you only say that to make yourself feel better. You might as well put a banner up (hey! It could be your signature!) that reads: "I'm desperately clinging to my formal education in hopes it will provide me with some kind of social worth. Love me for my superiority, worms. Please?"

Actually, I may make that my signature. I need to get sum edgukayshun furst.

Or were you not referring to formal education itself, and just calling everyone stupid for the hell of it?

07-10-2006, 03:07 PM

It seems fairly polarized to me.

07-10-2006, 01:20 PM	#1
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	What values do we share? The dwellars are a diverse bunch. We cover the left to the right of politics. We've got Catholics and pagans. All income levels. Name a topic and we've got people on either side of the fence. But that's unusual for a group. Most groups end up having some core beliefs that define the group. People who don't have those core beliefs tend not to stay. I'm wondering. Do you think there's any values that most of us share? __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

07-10-2006, 01:26 PM	#2
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	No spam! __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

07-10-2006, 01:34 PM	#3
barefoot serpent go ahead, abbrev. it Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 2,623	witty banter __________________ Chooses rowing vs. wading

07-10-2006, 01:36 PM	#4
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	We like argument, witty banter,and no spam! __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

07-10-2006, 01:40 PM	#7
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	We value Monty Python. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

07-10-2006, 01:37 PM	#5
Buddug Guest Posts: n/a	We all speak English , and the conversation tends to be superficial . I would say that the general ethos is that of the mainstream American who wrongly flatters himself , or herself , as being educated . There are a few Brits on the side , and the occasional Australian . It is a very white community . DanaC has felt threatened on at least one occasion , and I know why . I see little real concern for others . I see a certain obsession with psycho-babble . Navel-gazing . I see humour , talent , and fun too , within these limited parameters .

07-10-2006, 01:42 PM	#8
Buddug Guest Posts: n/a	Exactly Happy Monkey . Everything is sewn up . One can argue amidst the sewing , but I would hardly class that as argument or thought .

07-10-2006, 01:43 PM	#9
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	tons of people are cool and tons should really go fuck themselves. Savvy? __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

07-10-2006, 01:51 PM	#11
Buddug Guest Posts: n/a	So do I Kitsune , for I have never objected to a lizard in the bidet .

07-10-2006, 01:55 PM	#12
Buddug Guest Posts: n/a	Perhaps most of us do not dislike lizards ? Could that be a rallying point ?

07-10-2006, 03:07 PM	#15
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	It seems fairly polarized to me.

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