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24-11-2010, 03:10
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#136
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CLOD
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: being planted in Jacksonville Fl
Boat: none
Posts: 20,426
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rgscpat
The onset of winter must be a terrible thing in some parts of the world and to be without a boat as the long nights close in must be rather unpleasant. ....
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YES IT IS!!!!
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24-11-2010, 04:51
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#137
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Senior Cruiser
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W
Boat: (Cruiser Living On Dirt)
Posts: 49,559
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I stand corrected, and enlightened.
This appears, rightfully, to be one of my less well received ideas.
Obviously, I’m just an old fashioned “fuddy duddy” who over-values language and grammar (even tho’ unable to consistently practice such).
Thanks for all the insightful, and witty, comments.
I hope the Moderator & Helpers haven’t wasted too much time on the issue.
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"If you didn't have the time or money to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"
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24-11-2010, 05:06
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#138
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2008
Location: We're technically refugees from our home in Yemen now living in Lebenon
Boat: 1978 CT48
Posts: 5,966
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Good on ya Gord.
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S/V Arctic Lady
I love my boat, I can't afford not to!
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24-11-2010, 05:06
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#139
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Turkey
Posts: 118
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GordMay
This appears, rightfully, to be one of my less well received ideas.
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Gord, I respectfully disagree.
In my view, respectful communication about communication is a hallmark of a healthy community.
Quote:
Originally Posted by GordMay
Obviously, I’m just an old fashioned “fuddy duddy” who over-values language and grammar (even tho’ unable to consistently practice such).
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This question, along with that of quality of photos submitted by members, comes up regularly in magazines of various Alpine Clubs. I prefer the conservative side, but many people feel it cramps their style.
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24-11-2010, 05:11
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#140
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Armchair Bucketeer
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 10,012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GordMay
This appears, rightfully, to be one of my less well received ideas.
Obviously, I’m just an old fashioned “fuddy duddy” who over-values language and grammar (even tho’ unable to consistently practice such).
Thanks for all the insightful, and witty, comments.
I hope the Moderator & Helpers haven’t wasted too much time on the issue.
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A repentent sinner
For that you get awarded the "Grand Order of the Emoticon", that allows you to wear this:-
on your head
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24-11-2010, 05:13
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#141
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CLOD
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: being planted in Jacksonville Fl
Boat: none
Posts: 20,426
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GordMay
Obviously, I’m just an old fashioned “fuddy duddy” ................
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Old fashioned "fuddy duddy", using a computer, on the internet.........I like this
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24-11-2010, 05:54
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#142
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: ontario canada
Boat: grampian 26
Posts: 1,743
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Well that was fun and made for interesting reading.
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24-11-2010, 06:06
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#143
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 204
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Wow....If an emoticon hurts someones feelings in a forum how do they survive in society.
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24-11-2010, 06:18
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#144
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Marine Service Provider
Join Date: Oct 2007
Boat: Endeavour 42CC
Posts: 1,182
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Gord
You put it out there for discussion and it was discussed
While no ban was implemented, perhaps a few are giving second thoughts on HOW to use them.
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24-11-2010, 06:27
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#145
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: California Coast
Boat: Beneteau Oceanis 331
Posts: 681
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Inappropriate Moticons is a redundant oxymoron.
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24-11-2010, 06:28
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#146
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: California Coast
Boat: Beneteau Oceanis 331
Posts: 681
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24-11-2010, 06:45
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#147
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Montevideo, Uruguay
Posts: 242
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Janet H
This is an extremely interesting thread and the first time I've seen a proposal such as this. Gord I commend you on your thought about this, you have made some interesting and excellent points.
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Talking about symbols, your avatar could be parsed as being offensive by the same people that are offended by .
By the standards proposed by Gord, it doesn't matter what it means to you, the author, only matters what it means to the most easily offended person that looks at it.
I vote against this type of censorship.
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24-11-2010, 09:00
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#148
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2003
Boat: Dragonfly 1000 trimaran
Posts: 7,166
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We're here at the permission of our censors for better or worse.
What's acceptable is only in THEIR opinion.
Personally, I don't find this whole thread having ANYTHING to do with sailing which is why I've had posts deleted in the past.
How ironic is that?
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The question is,"Who is going to stop me?"
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24-11-2010, 09:10
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#149
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Land O Lakes, FL
Boat: Samson C Ranger - "Tin Cup" & Samson C-Farer - "Sam McGee"
Posts: 159
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And speaking of emoticons, where is the one for "Gone Sailing"
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Sailors, Adventurers & Friends
Our hulls aren't afraid of things that go "bump" in the night!
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24-11-2010, 10:03
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#150
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Philippines in the winters
Boat: It’s in French Polynesia now
Posts: 11,368
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Quote:
Originally Posted by smallyachts
And speaking of emoticons, where is the one for "Gone Sailing"
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