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Truce?

Hey Rich.... How about you try to take a few steps back. The training wheels appear to be off for the moment, let Lucille coast along and deal with her personal conflicts herself. Shes a big girl, and she seems to be handling herself quite well without the resident babysitter. :)
 
Chris, I fail to see why you are inclined to post your opinions in this thread, and yet you feel that I should somehow not be allowed the same courtesy.

I thought the "Truce?" topic of this forum implied that it was open to everyone, even those people, like Robin, who choose not to accept the offering.
 
I'm not saying you should not be alloted the same courtesy as far as opinions go.

There is an undeniable difference here Rich.....

I stated opinions, yes you are correct.
*hands you a cookie*

Your first post was the same, stating an opinion. Excellent.
*hands you another cookie*

Your second post however shows you are yet again attempting to hold Lucille's hand and "mediate" whatever is going on between the two women in question, Robin and Lucille. Requesting to view private discussions, etc.

WebSlave said:
You say you "tried", Robin. "Tried" to do what, exactly? Why don't you just go ahead and post that PM you sent to Lucille so we can all see what you "tried" to do? No, Lucille hasn't sent me a copy of it, but I am requesting that she do so.
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That my friend is not an opinion...... That's entering yourself into a matter that should remain between the two of them. Lucille took a generous step in trying to resolve any situations here, if Robin chooses not to accept an olive branch so be it. Let them deal with it. Whatever or however they choose to deal with their disagreements is their business. Not mine, and definitely not yours.

*confinscates the cookies*

Bad Rich
 
Yes I dont see that Robin rejected anything at all, i think she clearly stated the terms under which she was willing to commit to a truce. good for robin :)
 
Geeze, how far is this going to go??? Lucille and Robin are both big girls capable of handling themselves.

The main issue at hand here was Lucille and Robin starring in Fauna Wars III.
That issue seems to have reached peace talks.

But there seems to be another underlying issue that needs to stop too.

:eatsmiley Swipes cookies from Chris

Chris, you and Rich need to stop doggin each other over all this. You have both made your positions clear. I mean c'mon............ How badly does this horse need to be whipped???
 
Rebel Dragons said:
I mean c'mon............ How badly does this horse need to be whipped???
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Glue Mike. Glue.


Seriously though.... I'm done. I'm just dumbstruck by Rich's actions lately. I've grown to expect more from him and I'm very disappointed. I'll simply leave it at that until it is addressed at length in the future when it is more appropriate. As for my recent actions in the past few days, sorry to disappoint all of you guys. Really. :)


P.S. Touch the cookies and die. :eatsmiley
 
Oh well. This thread can just be combined with the "Robin " thread. It turned into the same damn thread.
 
leaftail said:
No no NO!!! these are peace talks. ok they are a little edgy. have faith!
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An optimist among us. One can only hope and pray you are right.
 
leaftail said:
No no NO!!! these are peace talks. ok they are a little edgy. have faith!
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I don't know........I had to pick my jaw up off of the floor when I read Lucilles posting of yet ANOTHER private message. I'm not a big De Ja Vu (uh oh....thats a foriegn language) believer, but SHAZAM!!

Of all of the things an image consultant would have suggested she NOT do....that would have topped the list. I mean it was almost masochistic!

Anyway. I hope this does all end up as a succesfull round of peace talks. I would bet my money elsewhere, but theres always hope that all of the peace offerings are genuine.
 
TopShelfExotics said:
I'm just dumbstruck by Rich's actions lately.
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Sorry that you find it incomprehensible that an admin of a site can and will involve himself with situations taking place on his own site. If I had not involved myself, likely someone would be claiming that they were dumbstruck that I was ignoring all of this. Some people will likely get dumbstruck no matter what I do, I guess. Hopefully, however, the effects will not be permanent to those people. :rofl:
 
WebSlave said:
Some people will likely get dumbstruck no matter what I do, I guess. Hopefully, however, the effects will not be permanent to those people. :rofl:
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Indeed.
 
No

Remember my comment regarding the timing of this thread?

I did not claim that NOW was the time for EVERYONE to make amends. Nor did I ever state that I expect everyone to do so. Some things will never change, and I can't expect anyone to do anything they are not ready for. If someone still feels the need to make jabs and attacks at another member, please do not do it here. I can't stop people from posting, and I accept that. However, this is the "Truce" thread, and I would hope that posts here are ones that belong here.

I don't think that anyone wants to be known as the person who turns threads into argumentative pissing contests. If that's the case however, please don't piss all over any hope of fixing things between other members. I see this thread as an opportunity for some of us to rectify things that have been said or done in the past week. If you would rather participate in a thread about the top 10 people that have pissed you off in the last week, start one.

I've gotten positive feedback, whether it be points, PM's, posts, emails or whatever regarding some of the comments I have made in the past few days. I find it confusing though that some of the people who apparently support the intent behind this thread, are actually some of the ones who continue with the bickering and 'disguised' attacks. What's the deal?

Surely you all know the serenity prayer. Some things you cannot change. One of the most important lessons to take from that is that you cannot change some PEOPLE. I don't expect to change people. All I hope for is to help just a few people see things differently. Some are willing to look at this from a different perspective, and apparently some are not. That's the way it is, but if you fall into the latter category, why bring up your 'beef' here?

One of the people I want to apologize to is Marcia. No, I did not post, PM or email anything regarding my thoughts about some of the things she said. In fact, they stayed right in my head for me to think about before I acted upon them. Marcia, I misjudged you, and I am sorry. One of your posts on the Robin? thread had really disappointed me. At the time, I was thinking that I really expected more from you...more neutrality, more wisdom, more compassion. Then I tried to think about what type of situation and perspective you were coming from when you said what you did (and I honestly don't remember it exactly, and I really don't care to revisit that thread right now.) I think you saw a close friend coming under attack and scrutiny. You stood up for her, and didn't hold back. Now that's a friend, and I respect you for that.

Robin, at one point you stated that I 'have no idea'. You're absolutely right. Sure, at first I saw it as the wolves targeting their attack toward me, and I acted defensively. You're statement though was totally provoked by me questioning you about the Portuguese statement, which I should NOT have done. I'm nearly red-faced with embarassment for having done so. Considering the situation, it was very vindictive and cruel, and I apologize.

I guess I don't really know what else to say right now, so I'll shut up. (you're welcome ;) )
 
...and yes, I do know that this is not Burger King, and that I cannot "have it my way." But dag gommit at least I tried. :raspberry
 
Paul at least you voiced your opinion!

There is something that Chris J taught me a while back and that is (and I doubt I have the exact wording correct but you will get the idea):
Sometimes people just have to agree to disagree and move on.

Thats all that has to be done, people will disagree or sometimes just darn well not like each other, but its best at times to just agree to disagree and move on.
 
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