Has Shawnee had a temper tantrum? - Page 5

Pie · 04-27-2007, 12:53 PM

I often avoid a lot of threads in which I would otherwise post passionately. That's why my post count is so low. I can't afford to get worked up and post what I really think. I just don't have that many hours in a day.

piercehawkeye45 · 04-27-2007, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by monster

Has abortion been discussed recently? That's usually a winner.

I don't remember a recent abortion thread but I was talking about Israel vs. Palestine.

Sundae · 04-27-2007, 03:12 PM

I like Shawnee. I know she has a temper - she's admitted it herself - and she sometimes goes off like a bomb. But I like her honesty, her sense of humour, her heart and her ability to laugh at herself.

She does seem to be dealing with a lot in her personal life, and although people say you shouldn't bring that onto the board, we all post as real people, not as professional representatives. Given that she has recently posted about the extreme pressure in her job and also issues with her medication I for one am willing to assume that played a part in her outburst. After all, she doesn't regularly post on gun control.

I think Shawnee asked to be banned because she knew she'd lost it big time and wanted to burn her bridges so she wouldn't be tempted to come back - coming back would involve facing up to what she'd said and also seeing what other people said in return. However I think the one thing Shawnee has is courage and personal integrity, and even if she doesn't come back to post I think at least she'll read this thread so that she makes her decisions with her eyes open. I for one will welcome her back.

That said, I do not condone the insults. To bring herself down to the level of making comments about Wolf's appearance is something that disappointed me and Wolf deserves an apology. The rest was general if unpleasant name-calling, although it wasn't on a level I was comfortable with.

At least she chose the right three people - in that it will be water off a duck's back to the three specifically insulted. None of you (them) are likely to worry for a minute about Shawnee's opinion of you, whereas she probably stressed herself sick once she'd calmed down. That's me projecting of course, but I doubt she just shrugged it off.

It's sad this happened - perhaps another victim of the April effect? The month I mean (as previously mentioned) not the banned poster.

glatt · 04-27-2007, 04:14 PM

Hey, that's a good post Sundae Girl, and I think I agree with every part of it. Well said.

Cloud · 04-27-2007, 04:25 PM

you're not supposed to bring your personal life to the board? (confused). Am I missing something?

glatt · 04-27-2007, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloud

you're not supposed to bring your personal life to the board? (confused). Am I missing something?

Did anyone say that?

Edit: Oh, never mind. I see. I don't think she meant it that way. I think she meant that you shouldn't take your frustrations out on the wrong people.

DanaC · 04-27-2007, 04:50 PM

Damnit, I don't come down the Cellar steps for a few days and all hell breaks loose whilst I'm gone. Has someone been spiking the wine down here?

Sundae that sounds a reasonable assessment of the situ to me.

duck_duck · 04-27-2007, 05:52 PM

I think I did something wrong too when I was gone because twice now I received a message saying my IP was banned by the administrator but it goes away a few minutes later.

Undertoad · 04-27-2007, 05:53 PM

The administrator is your uncle!

duck_duck · 04-27-2007, 05:57 PM

My uncle needs to leave my computer alone then.

Sundae · 04-28-2007, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by zippyt

I don't know what was going on in the real world for her , that is her PROBLEM...

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Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

She does seem to be dealing with a lot in her personal life, and although people say you shouldn't bring that onto the board, we all post as real people, not as professional representatives.

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Originally Posted by Cloud

you're not supposed to bring your personal life to the board? (confused). Am I missing something?

Sorry - I didn't make it clear. I meant that there is a feeling that you shouldn't allow problems in your personal life to affect the way you deal with people here.

TheMercenary · 04-28-2007, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Spexxvet

I don't think it was the subject matter, per se. It was the recurring nasty, insulting, degrading that seems to come from the pro-gunners on this board. If you disagree with them, you don't have a difference of opinion, you're stupid or foolish, or mentally ill. I think Shawnee just got fed up with it.

There people on the anti-gun side of that issue who post with the same vitriol. Neither contributes to the crux of the issue.

monster · 04-28-2007, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMercenary

There people on the anti-gun side of that issue who post with the same vitriol.

Yeah, but the gun owners can just shoot them. Problem solved.

:p

Elspode · 04-28-2007, 08:28 PM

Damn. I'm out of the loop too much lately. I feel like a foreigner these days. No access at work, and home life is too busy to do a proper job of being a Cellarite. I suck.

I am a Shawnee fan, too. I'm also a Wolf and Zippy fan, damn it. In fact, Wolf and Zippy are two of my best Cellar pals. I'm so conflicted.

I miss you guys.

zippyt · 04-28-2007, 11:06 PM

we all miss you too Splode

04-27-2007, 12:53 PM	#61
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	I often avoid a lot of threads in which I would otherwise post passionately. That's why my post count is so low. I can't afford to get worked up and post what I really think. I just don't have that many hours in a day. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

04-27-2007, 03:12 PM	#63
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I like Shawnee. I know she has a temper - she's admitted it herself - and she sometimes goes off like a bomb. But I like her honesty, her sense of humour, her heart and her ability to laugh at herself. She does seem to be dealing with a lot in her personal life, and although people say you shouldn't bring that onto the board, we all post as real people, not as professional representatives. Given that she has recently posted about the extreme pressure in her job and also issues with her medication I for one am willing to assume that played a part in her outburst. After all, she doesn't regularly post on gun control. I think Shawnee asked to be banned because she knew she'd lost it big time and wanted to burn her bridges so she wouldn't be tempted to come back - coming back would involve facing up to what she'd said and also seeing what other people said in return. However I think the one thing Shawnee has is courage and personal integrity, and even if she doesn't come back to post I think at least she'll read this thread so that she makes her decisions with her eyes open. I for one will welcome her back. That said, I do not condone the insults. To bring herself down to the level of making comments about Wolf's appearance is something that disappointed me and Wolf deserves an apology. The rest was general if unpleasant name-calling, although it wasn't on a level I was comfortable with. At least she chose the right three people - in that it will be water off a duck's back to the three specifically insulted. None of you (them) are likely to worry for a minute about Shawnee's opinion of you, whereas she probably stressed herself sick once she'd calmed down. That's me projecting of course, but I doubt she just shrugged it off. It's sad this happened - perhaps another victim of the April effect? The month I mean (as previously mentioned) not the banned poster. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

04-27-2007, 04:25 PM	#65
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	you're not supposed to bring your personal life to the board? (confused). Am I missing something? __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

04-27-2007, 05:52 PM	#68
duck_duck Soul Duck Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: over here Posts: 485	I think I did something wrong too when I was gone because twice now I received a message saying my IP was banned by the administrator but it goes away a few minutes later. __________________ Girls are like phones. We love to be held, talked too but if you press the wrong button you'll be disconnected!

04-27-2007, 05:57 PM	#70
duck_duck Soul Duck Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: over here Posts: 485	My uncle needs to leave my computer alone then. __________________ Girls are like phones. We love to be held, talked too but if you press the wrong button you'll be disconnected!

04-27-2007, 04:14 PM	#64
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Hey, that's a good post Sundae Girl, and I think I agree with every part of it. Well said.

04-27-2007, 04:50 PM	#67
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Damnit, I don't come down the Cellar steps for a few days and all hell breaks loose whilst I'm gone. Has someone been spiking the wine down here? Sundae that sounds a reasonable assessment of the situ to me.

04-27-2007, 05:53 PM	#69
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	The administrator is your uncle!

04-28-2007, 08:28 PM	#74
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Damn. I'm out of the loop too much lately. I feel like a foreigner these days. No access at work, and home life is too busy to do a proper job of being a Cellarite. I suck. I am a Shawnee fan, too. I'm also a Wolf and Zippy fan, damn it. In fact, Wolf and Zippy are two of my best Cellar pals. I'm so conflicted. I miss you guys. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

04-28-2007, 11:06 PM	#75
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	we all miss you too Splode __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

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