"~ jan JJsPond.us" wrote in message
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I mostly lurk here and it seems that it's only the past month or two that
things have gotten really nasty.

And we haven't had a political flame war for well over a year? DKat, give
it another month, as the north starts warming up, we'll all be outside
getting our gardens going. Last night I dreamed I heard a Pacific Tree
Frog. Since it got down to 24F I don't think they're awake yet.

Doubtless the culprits will flame me for even this message.
However, those of us who want to carry on civil
converations still can. We just need to ignore those who think wrecking such
a lovely, supportive community is fun. Jacqui

That's right, and not lower ourselves if we're compiled to answer them
back. Just keep it civil. If you read something and it gets you upset,
heart pounding, etc. don't reply till you've calmed down. Anger is simply,
hurt, frustration, or fear. One RPer has all 3 going on apparently,
hopefully he'll get over it and give advice without the bite someday.
~ jan

~Power to the Porg, Flow On!~

We had a warm spell that completely left me unprepared for the 8" of snow we got
last night (yes I know that is NOTHING for those who live where 3' is the norm but
this is Long Island!). And it had just gotten to where I could see in the pond
(which I have to admit I have been avoiding over fear of what I will see since
things completely closed up after the last blizzard....).

So glad to hear your voice and to hear that the room hasn't gone over the edge.
It was a bit of a shock to step in after being gone for so long to not find it as
I remembered pre-flaming days of post 9/11.