words that make you grit your teeth

[salsabike]

"compedness"?

[Mr. Bloom]

It's your interpretation that what I said is offensive.

Lisa, I think the world of you and agree with much of what you said in this post (even what I didn't quote above) – but particularly with this statement. But let’s look more closely at what transpired here:

First, Flybye posted a comment that was “on topic” with the gist of this thread. Two minutes later, the response was:

Umm excuse me, some of us aren't religious & don't see why we can't say "oh my god"..

I'll keep saying it

I suppose that I could take the same phrase, change a couple of words, and say this:

Umm excuse me, some of us aren’t overweight and don’t see why we can’t say something offensive to overweight people

Or,

Umm excuse me, some us aren’t men and don’t see why we can’t say something offensive to men

This was a disrespectful response to Flybye’s on-topic and unoffensive post. She didn’t attack, she didn’t chastise…she simply stated how she felt about something meaningful to her.

So then, I explained why I agreed with Flybye and I gave the foundation of my belief and support – I believe without an attack and without making it personal - using a single verse from scripture, and I get this response:

Just another thing..Please remember that religion is not shoved down our throats down here as much as it is in the US.
Mr Silver, must you quote every single verse in the Bible? You don't have to point it out, the non religious folks are not complete morons thanks. It's not going to change my view about religion.

Umm, excuse me? For the record, the Bible has over 31,000 verses

This is a generally lighthearted place and I hope to contribute to it staying that way, but simply said:

I will stand up for what I believe and will not accept the current world view that holds that people of faith are fair game for attack when they express the basis for their beliefs - whether it's here or anywhere else.

Having said this, Mr. Silver joins Flybye in allowing this issue to rest.

[salsabike]

LB, what is "compedness"?

[boy in a kilt]

Is this starting to drive you nuts salsa?

Seems like one of those words that can be used in any situation. Could be a new way of saying competitiveness?

[salsabike]

Is this starting to drive you nuts salsa?

Seems like one of those words that can be used in any situation. Could be a new way of saying competitiveness?

1. YES

2. Good thought. Like "bidness". Thank you!

[LBTC]

"compedness"?

Yeah, it took me several televised races before I figured out he was referring to competitiveness.


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