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or better "it's my thread and I can delete it if I want to"....

another one bites the dust

R.I.P Haiti? thread

the best smiles are the ones you lead to

Originally Posted By: WoodlandApplewow, does that make it ALL mods in one page? all talking mod type stuff. ANd the topic isnt banned yet?

well done TJF, nice troll. very crude and blunt but good work

Nah all the mods/admins aren't represented yet

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Help! My personality got stuck in this signature machine and I cant get it out!

Nope. We're missing Flash Fire and Charles. Want I should get them lol

Brenon, what, and you didn't share? Shame on you!

Pele
Higher, higher burning fire...making music like a choir
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I think he brought it over from Rougie's thread. There's lots of it over there at least

Just a dancer in the dark

i would have changed ***** to phallus, and claire to petey Petey

Rougie: but that's what I'm doing here
Arnwyn: what letting me adjust myself in your room?..don't you dare quote that on HoP...

Sorry RD, didn't mean to step on anybody's toes!
I have said nothing of squirrels though!
There is popcorn aplenty, but I put hot sauce on it.
I'm actually a somewhat likable person once you get over the fact I'm a complete a**hole!

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wow i didn't even see the original thread but this is intriguing!

also...can i just mention one teeny little thing that people seem to have forgotten?

THIS IS A FIRE TWIRLING COMMUNITY! we're all here cos we love playing with fire & want to talk with other like minded people!

yes, serious stuff gets discussed sometimes, but holy crap it seems to have gotten out of hand in this case!

now, can we all please share that popcorn (ewwwwww...hot sauce?! ) & in the words of a cute lil powerpuff girl...play NICE!

*runs away with the new batch of hot butter popcorn laughing maniacally*

do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good to eat!

if at first you do succeed, try not to look too astonished!

smile! it confuses people!

Ok a couple of things:

First, I don�t think people should go back and change their original posts, as this changes the meaning of the post, and all subsequent replies. This is a mandatory agreement on many sites, for example - �do not edit your post after it has already been responded to�.

As to what happened?

It�s pretty simple really.

The thread started out as one asking support for the poor unfortunate people of Hati, who had just experienced one of the worst earthquakes in history. Then it turned from a plea for compassion, into a justification for selfishness. In the process, the original intent of the thread was completely destroyed. So, it�s no wonder the thread got deleted.

If we as members of the human race practice meditation, we can transcend our fear, despair, and forgetfulness. Meditation is not an escape. It is the courage to look at reality with mindfulness and concentration. Thich Nhat Hanh

Welcome back Stone

well here I disagree on both accounts.

As the title of this thread indicates:

- a thread seems to be the party of its creator.

In case I don't like the way the party is run, could I go back to the OP and abort the entire thread by deleting the OP? If the answer is "yes" (and as such not intended from the admin) it should/could be changed.

- an OP can (and in cases even 'should') be updated, as well as posts that were already responded to.

why like this? Because: maybe I didn't choose an inappropriate wording for the OP, chose the wrong title or the topic as such had already been touched but not in another context, because my later comment has been poorly worded, been off topic, included a personalized attack or offense ..... etc.

imo it's perfectly legal to edit a post (and I (thankfully) even recall that you once asked me to reconsider (and change) one).

- the Haiti thread (as I recall) started with: "guys, something terrible happened there and I donated a piece of my cake, did you also donate?", after which others said "no - and I wouldn't, because of...." (I for my part recall having said: "and even if I would have, I wouldn't post it here and if being directly asked I would lie about it, because it might prompt you to donate (more)." Other people had different reasons - and I found it perfectly within HoP posting guidelines to elaborate why.)

Threads often move away from the original intent because a topic needs to be looked at from various angles. that's perfectly alright imo.

- if THAT has been causing its deletion - imnsho - it's the wrong motif and would rightfully deserve some or at least smearing vegemite all over the responsible person...

However: from there two threads stem. - (international) and - domestic aid... that's a good thing (imo) though the title of the former would include the latter.

"Selfishness" (again imo) is not as much 'a blemish of one's own character' but 'a sign of undeveloped capacities'. To discuss their origin is perfectly valid (and even necessary).

I would invite you to participate

the best smiles are the ones you lead to

Originally Posted By: FireTom
As the title of this thread indicates:

- a thread seems to be the party of its creator.


Quick point, the party's taking in place in a semi-private venue which has certain house rules

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Hi Tom, thanks for the welcome

You disagree with me on both counts?

Well, I never would have believed that .lol.

We all have our opinions, and you make some good points.

Thanks for the invitation. I have new staff, got it from me mate Rick, so the plan is for more practice and less posting

Cheers

If we as members of the human race practice meditation, we can transcend our fear, despair, and forgetfulness. Meditation is not an escape. It is the courage to look at reality with mindfulness and concentration. Thich Nhat Hanh

you also make some good points, Stone...

enjoy the contact...

the best smiles are the ones you lead to