Human behavior is split between our emotions and our thoughts... how equal those two camps are depends on the person (their biochemistry, thier formal training, whatever).

Sometimes our emotions get us in trouble because the go against common thinking and sometimes our thoughts get us in trouble because they dig at common emotions.

Both have their own qualities and both have their detractions...




my point, the Open board is (generally) safe for emotions... the moderated General board is (generally) safe for thoughts.

Neither is safe. Generally or specifically.

Unfortunately.

Protocol.

there will be cases when antagonistic thoughts will be dealt with...

Yes, I am sure.

My idea to have a safe forum is antagonistic. Apparently.

My wish to discuss that idea is antagonistic. Apparently.

The threads I begin are removed. Unfortunately. And anything I say is invalid, obviously.

Protocol.

Protocol, I am sorry you feel that way.

You threads are only removed if they are antagonistic. That is a judgement call on the part of the mods.

Your wish to discuss it is neutral save in the WAY you wish to discuss it. Annoying the mods is the wrong way. Talking to them in PMs to try and fix any problems or alleviate any misundertandings is the right way.

What you say can be VERY valid, Proto... it's just HOW you say it.

I've said it as easily as it can be said. I insulted no one. BUT any insult appears to be the right way to go about things, does it not?

If I go to the open area, I can antagonise, stalk, insult, degrade, and use malicious behaviour, and that's ok. If my target then comes to this area, well that's ok too. It's only a few clicks away.

I did nothing wrong, and it looks like that was exactly the wrong thing to do.

Protocol.

It's funny that when I read Protocol's posts I read them calmly and without any of this anger other people seem to see. Everyone reads anger into his posts, but I don't see it. I see him raising valid points and people getting pissed off at his points and saying that he's unreasonable.

Emotions are once again on the rise because I refuse to change my stance or idea.

Others refuse to see my point of view and are becoming frustrated with anything I say, and that is where the anger is originating from. It's not from me.

My threads are removed, I'm referred to as antagonistic, and my posts are somehow inciteful. Hardly positive qualities to associate with my username, and hardly placing me in a positive light. I suppose if you can't debate the thought or the idea, you just attack the originator.

Would you like to know what I am inciting by my rebellious posts? CHANGE. And I've proven that change is required, and necessary. But change is never easy, and we're all watching the agony of that change. Only question is will the agony bring change or just stop it in it's tracks.

Protocol.

actually, it is possible to be antagonistic whilst being unemotional.

You've proven that you say no one should ever be hurt by words and still try to cause people pain with them. You have proven that you and water are unhappy with the current set up. Besides that, you have proven little.

And water, people generally read some sort of emotions out of a post that ends in "Check Mate."

may i remind everyone that this is NOT a thread about past threads...

I'm not sure how to apologize without it being considered spam or something. I guess I should just not post at all. Hmm, too late for that. Sorry.

don't apologise... just post something that doesn't bring up past battles (and that isn't just aimed at you).

*off topic content moved to bitch board*

As for the topic of this thread... emotions and thoughts are not as different as you may believe, I generally take both into account when posting, or saying anything. Thoughts that aren't backed up by emotion are empty and ultimately pointless. Emotions without thought behind them are usually incomprehensible to anyone except the person stating them.

Where am I going with this? Fuck it.

I dont know but how DARE you insult the cookbook!

Please don't get me banned

You know what Frog? Here's your chance to apologise.

If you don't wish to, that's ok too. I'll do what I am continually asked to do, and follow the TOS. So far I see two clear violations. Want to continue this?

Protocol.

This is not a thread about past threads, that includes your beloved cookbook. This is a thread about... emotions or something. Lets get back on topic:

current emotion: happy

Emotions are the breadbasket of humanity.

Protocol, please try to stay on topic in the moderated forum.

Current emotion: Still happy, with a bit of annoyance mixed in.