Here and Now...What's Happening?

[Calz]

... and the answer is ...

Posted by Tarka the Duck (here)
Tony has asked me to post this.



Why I have left the forum.

I have to leave the forum as I do not want to be the cause of disharmony, or bring the Dharma into disrepute. I'm not angry – but I am sad that the world is in such a bad state, and we are trying to find a way to help one another...but people are still choosing to be so negative.

For example, there is a thread about, let's say, how a cheese sandwich could be made, and someone keeps coming onto a thread and saying, “I don't like sandwiches!” Not only that, but they are telling people that cheese sandwiches are bad for their health!

That is not a discussion about how a cheese sandwich could be made. These are pointless, self-obsessed remarks. If you don't like cheese sandwiches, go to what attracts you - that would be a positive action. Whether you personally like sandwiches or not was not the topic of this OP!

A couple of individuals frequently try to disrupt threads I write, because they do not like my approach. And they are unable to let it be. Their reactions are antagonistic, and destroy the flow of a thread, so others who may come along later cannot follow a logical flow of discussion.
I have had to bring this type of action to the forum's notice before. I have spoken to the individuals about this on PMs, but this is still happening. These are not discussions: these are wilful attempts to break up the thread. My main concern is it drags others into thinking the same way.

If you wish to see this in action, analyse the thread, 'Buddhism in a nutshell'.

These are not positive actions,: they are negative actions.
This negativity creates problems on the forum – it does nothing to solve them. It is a pointless destructive activity.
The sad thing is the moderators see this and do nothing: maybe it's too subtle.

Buddhism is such a vast subject, and I can only give people a glimpse at what it is. The true Dharma will not be found in books or on websites.
A true knowledge of the Dharma is found in the practice. To find out about this, one has to go to a Dharma centre.

The point is, how will you know that you have a choice, if it is not presented to you? That is why I write.
I have to leave the forum as I do not want to be the cause of disharmony, or bring the Dharma into disrepute.

I've made some really fabulous friends here...So long, and thanks for all the fish!

All the best,
Tony

[ViralSpiral]

Posted by modwiz (here)

Posted by ViralSpiral (here)
Good morning. Gargantuan headache and Kony is occupying valuable space...

Lets stare at fish instead

I most respectfully disagree about the Kony story:
I believe the Kony story is more important than it is getting credit for. It would behoove us to keep this subject front and center until only a hermit in a cave does not know that this campaign is malicious and insidious propaganda of the worst kind aimed at the most impressionable minds. That they are trying to make a profit and get funding for the rape and pillage of a continent is a new low amongst a crew that already slithers on their bellies. I was ignoring it myself until I was made aware of it and the tentacles it was putting out. This is another 9/11 type psy-ops for war.

This could wake a lot of people up and shine the spotlight of shame on swathes of people considered respectable, with Bono being very noticeable.

Enjoy the fish.

Yes, you are right... posted my findings here

[modwiz]

Posted by ViralSpiral (here)

Posted by modwiz (here)

Posted by ViralSpiral (here)
Good morning. Gargantuan headache and Kony is occupying valuable space...

Lets stare at fish instead

I most respectfully disagree about the Kony story:
I believe the Kony story is more important than it is getting credit for. It would behoove us to keep this subject front and center until only a hermit in a cave does not know that this campaign is malicious and insidious propaganda of the worst kind aimed at the most impressionable minds. That they are trying to make a profit and get funding for the rape and pillage of a continent is a new low amongst a crew that already slithers on their bellies. I was ignoring it myself until I was made aware of it and the tentacles it was putting out. This is another 9/11 type psy-ops for war.

This could wake a lot of people up and shine the spotlight of shame on swathes of people considered respectable, with Bono being very noticeable.

Enjoy the fish.

Yes, you are right... posted my findings here

Nice piece. Your post, that is. They have cobalt as well I hear. Hope your headaches abates.

[modwiz]

Posted by Calz_Avaretard (here)
... and the answer is ...

Posted by Tarka the Duck (here)
Tony has asked me to post this.



Why I have left the forum.

I have to leave the forum as I do not want to be the cause of disharmony, or bring the Dharma into disrepute. I'm not angry – but I am sad that the world is in such a bad state, and we are trying to find a way to help one another...but people are still choosing to be so negative.

For example, there is a thread about, let's say, how a cheese sandwich could be made, and someone keeps coming onto a thread and saying, “I don't like sandwiches!” Not only that, but they are telling people that cheese sandwiches are bad for their health!

That is not a discussion about how a cheese sandwich could be made. These are pointless, self-obsessed remarks. If you don't like cheese sandwiches, go to what attracts you - that would be a positive action. Whether you personally like sandwiches or not was not the topic of this OP!

A couple of individuals frequently try to disrupt threads I write, because they do not like my approach. And they are unable to let it be. Their reactions are antagonistic, and destroy the flow of a thread, so others who may come along later cannot follow a logical flow of discussion.
I have had to bring this type of action to the forum's notice before. I have spoken to the individuals about this on PMs, but this is still happening. These are not discussions: these are wilful attempts to break up the thread. My main concern is it drags others into thinking the same way.

If you wish to see this in action, analyse the thread, 'Buddhism in a nutshell'.

These are not positive actions,: they are negative actions.
This negativity creates problems on the forum – it does nothing to solve them. It is a pointless destructive activity.
The sad thing is the moderators see this and do nothing: maybe it's too subtle.

Buddhism is such a vast subject, and I can only give people a glimpse at what it is. The true Dharma will not be found in books or on websites.
A true knowledge of the Dharma is found in the practice. To find out about this, one has to go to a Dharma centre.

The point is, how will you know that you have a choice, if it is not presented to you? That is why I write.
I have to leave the forum as I do not want to be the cause of disharmony, or bring the Dharma into disrepute.

I've made some really fabulous friends here...So long, and thanks for all the fish!

All the best,
Tony

I feel his pain and frustration.
The mods are busy, besides:

[karamba]

‎"Music doesn't lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music." -Jimi Hendrix

[modwiz]

Posted by karamba (here)
‎"Music doesn't lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music." -Jimi Hendrix

Some people dancing at the ends of ropes might change some things. Workarounds would be better though.

Giving them bonuses is a sure epic fail move.

[ViralSpiral]

Vision blurry.... what does that say? "We are members too"?

why?

[modwiz]

Posted by ViralSpiral (here)


Vision blurry.... what does that say? "We are members too"?

why?

I don't know how to explain how this works. I miss a good portion of your humor as well, VS. Must be a wavelength kind of thing. No biggy. My humor is often questionable anyway.

I am in full support of Tony in case that was in doubt. He was a valuable and sagacious member. The twinkle in his eye will be missed.

[ViralSpiral]

Posted by modwiz (here)
My humor is often questionable anyway.

That's why I did

[modwiz]

Posted by ViralSpiral (here)

Posted by modwiz (here)
My humor is often questionable anyway.

That's why I did

There are other messages in my post. Elaboration would not be wise. Gentle as doves is one part of it.

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Posted by ViralSpiral (here)


Vision blurry.... what does that say? "We are members too"?

why?

Trolls have notoriously bad penmanship and are borderline literate. He did his best. He is still drunk with accomplishment.

[Calz]

Perhaps he didn't watch LOTR as many times as we did???

[ViralSpiral]

Posted by modwiz (here)

There are other messages in my post.

You mean this?

Posted by modwiz (here)
Another Notch On Our Club
Attachment 14610

[Alekahn]

Wandering through the village, watching with keen interest and
a growing compassion for my brethren along this (pathless) path.
We come and we go.

The cows are hungry. A cardinal chirps. A day begins.

[ViralSpiral]

2 x 6.8 Honshu
Solar flares
Phony Kony
Woman's prerogative

and....






((hugs)) n tings

[Calz]

Posted by ViralSpiral (here)
2 x 6.8 Honshu
Solar flares
Phony Kony
Woman's prerogative
and....






((hugs)) n tings

At least the full moon has passed

[ulli]

I have quite a few belief systems amongst my baggage. It could be fun to drag them out one by one and start threads, just to see the ensuing discussions and popularity contests.
But what exactly is fun, if it is not accompanied by the lessons that have been staring one in the eye (I) since birth, or at least since tantrum age three?

I was once a member of a religion so vast that it actually reconciled all the world's paths in one single doctrine. That's how I saw it. I took full responsibility for my perception of things. And nowadays I even take full responsibility for the perception of those who oppose me, as well. It really helps to lessen the drama yet still leaves me with a lesson.
So I went on a soap box, again and again. If someone shot me down I went straight back up...not even took umbrage with those who challenged me or refused to understand.
Life is about learning how to handle the interruptions without interrupting one's own life via the auto saboteur.

[RunningDeer]

Posted by modwiz (here)

Posted by ViralSpiral (here)


Vision blurry.... what does that say? "We are members too"?

why?

I don't know how to explain how this works. I miss a good portion of your humor as well, VS. Must be a wavelength kind of thing. No biggy. My humor is often questionable anyway.

I am in full support of Tony in case that was in doubt. He was a valuable and sagacious member. The twinkle in his eye will be missed.

"We are member too."

WhiteCrowBlackDeer's interpretation of modwiz's comment: You walked away on us all. Don't let one person destroy all the rest of the friends who have supported and cared for you. Come to the "Here and Now...What's Happening?" thread. "Be Here Now", it's also Zen with laughter and joy and heart.

[RunningDeer]

Posted by modwiz (here)
I am in full support of Tony in case that was in doubt. He was a valuable and sagacious member. The twinkle in his eye will be missed.

Had to look up "sagacious". (Not foreign, just forgot. Who makes up all the words any way? And why?) I've digressed... Yes, I agree with your above comment, modwiz.

[Calz]

Posted by WhiteCrowBlackDeer (here)

Posted by modwiz (here)
I am in full support of Tony in case that was in doubt. He was a valuable and sagacious member. The twinkle in his eye will be missed.

Had to look up "sagacious". (Not foreign, just forgot. Who makes up all the words any way? And why?) I've digressed... Yes, I agree with your above comment, modwiz.

One of the zodiac signs isn't it???

ulli???

[modwiz]

Posted by WhiteCrowBlackDeer (here)

Posted by modwiz (here)

Posted by ViralSpiral (here)


Vision blurry.... what does that say? "We are members too"?

why?

I don't know how to explain how this works. I miss a good portion of your humor as well, VS. Must be a wavelength kind of thing. No biggy. My humor is often questionable anyway.

I am in full support of Tony in case that was in doubt. He was a valuable and sagacious member. The twinkle in his eye will be missed.

"We are member too."

WhiteCrowBlackDeer's interpretation of modwiz's comment: You walked away on us all. Don't let one person destroy all the rest of the friends who have supported and cared for you. Come to the "Here and Now...What's Happening?" thread. "Be Here Now", it's also Zen with laughter and joy and heart.

Not it. I use cryptospeak when I feel the need to make a point to satisfy a need to express myself, usually a frustration. So, even if no one 'gets it' it does not matter because self expression, and not necessarily communication, was the impelling motive. I am more than happy to be understood and would be pleased by it, but it needs to happen along the original transmission method. Gentle as a dove is not a style I am known for.

I like your words. They say something very valid.