Unbelievable...

[simonkodousek]

We're having some relatives over later today, and we have pecan bars, lemon bars, brownies, chocolate eclairs, and key lime pie all ready.

 

[*NikkiBell*]

I made a Food Network recipe the other day. It was a COOKIE, not cake though, but that is very similar! They were raspberry spoon cookies. MmMMm!

 

[exwdwcm]

slowly step away from the community board.........

I don't even go over there except for the 'new moms' thread I have been on for years. Everyone has an opinion and sometimes I just don't want to hear it. so I don't read it. That makes it a lot easier than getting all riled up over something out of my control.

man i am getting hungry guys! stop it!

 

[wishspirit]

The podcast forum is pretty much immune to such bickering. That's why we are special.

Pete calls us special, therefore we are special!

I just ignore all the pettyness on that board. I live in the Gay capital of the UK, so all I see around me is acceptance, and I can't understand how anyone else can think differently! I don't care about your religious views, I don't respect intolerance!

I've had the absolute best Key Lime pie here on Tortola. mmmmmm....

Now Key Lime pie is just wrong! It tastes like shampoo and makes my tongue tingle!

 

[SamSam]

Never been to the Community Board, don't think I ever will now.
I've never understood intolerance for differences of any kind; as long as people are decent, treat others with respect, have good ethics, then thier religion, sexual preference, race, etc. is not going to change how I feel about them.

Cake, pie, cheesecake, cookies................I like them all, if they're made from scratch.

 

[Madi100]

I have learned that I ever want to have my horizons broadened, the CB is a wonderful place to visit. I've also learned that if I'm ever feeling too good about myself I can go and start a thread about ANYTHING, and within two minutes someone will point out how I'm a horrible person. But, at the same time I'll find people who are the kindest people I've ever met. One of the worst things about the internet is that people can say mean and nasty things because they don't have to see the hurt they are causing the other person.

As for cake, I'm not a big cake fan. There is a cake place where we used to live. It was called Yummy's Cakes, and they were awesome. My favorite was Boston Creme. Or snickers. Or Raspberry. Who am I kidding. It wouldn't matter, their cake was awesome. I also like ice-cream cake

 

[funkehouse]

thanks for the support, i guess i was naive in thinking this place was safe from ignorance, but no where is safe i suppose. The person that wrote these hatefull things actually has been in contact with me... this was thier last quote " GAY PEOPLE CAN CHANGE THEIR SEXUALITY IF THEY WANT TO. HUMANS CAN BE TRAINED TO DO ANYTHING. YOU CAN TRAIN A HUMAN TO DO ANYTHING YOU WANT THEM TO. YOU CAN EVEN TRAIN A PERSON TO BE GAY. YOU CAN TRAIN THEM TO BE STRAIGHT. Humans relate emotions to things. So they can be trained. It CAN happen. "

crazy. just plane crazy. You may get someone to Deny or hide that they are Gay, but deep down they are still gay. You are attracted to what you are attracted to, you cant help it. oh well, some people will never learn. Im just glad i dont have people this Moronic in my personal life.

 

[funkehouse]

okay, now i get it. I wish i would have known this from the start. This person is 15 years old. they have no idea what they are talking about. They are also heavily involved in the Christian Community (which is fine) and they probably have crammed all this hatred into their head since birth. they are just reciting the filth that they were taught, im sure eventualy they will grow up and realize the damage they cause with hatefull statements like the ones they made on this board. Thanks again all ! Happy New Year !!

 

[DisneyKevin]

Internet communication allows people to say things that they would probably never say face to face because of the anonymity

I used to believe that this was their chance to tell the world what they are "really thinking".

My thoughts have changed over the years. I still believe that we get to hear some folks unspoken thoughts, but I also believe that some folks like saying controversial stuff as it places them at the center of attention for a short time.

For those that feel attention deprived....this offers them the opportunity to get noticed. Even negative attention seems to be better then no attention.

I visited the CB during the pre-election months and was surprised to see the animosity and sarcasm thrown around as "personal opinion".

That being said.....we have tried to keep the Unplugged board a safe haven for those that wish to visit.

This has to be an accepting place. The Podcast crew is a diverse group in and of itself and none of us would come here if we felt unaccepted.

In it's short history, we have celebrated with folks marking milestones in their lives. Corey and Julie are about to have their lives changed and everyone has been excited and supportive for them. We have celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, marriage proposals, graduations, weight loss....you name it.

We have also been a place that folks feel great comfort come through their computers. We've dealt with job loss, sickness, fires, crimes and the deaths of loved ones. No one that was here will ever forget the very real sense of sadness and grief that came rolling across the internet when Bob passed awaythis year, but also....no one will forget the feeling that the folks here would understand and accept us at our lowest points...that this was a safe place.

I've said it before....this is a very real community. The definitions have been forced to change. We may not live down the street, go to the same schools, worship at the same places or be able to physically be in the same location....but trust me...this is no less a community then the neighborhood you grew up in. In fact....I believe this community is even stronger than those mentioned previously. This community didnt form based on happenstance. This community formed based on the choice to be here.

It's a far flung group...Europe...Asia...Australia...South America....and all across the US....but we're all here because we WANT to be here. You may not alway agree with what we say or do...and you are welcome to respectfully tell us that you disagree...but you will still be welcome.

 

[exwdwcm]

okay, now i get it. I wish i would have known this from the start. This person is 15 years old. they have no idea what they are talking about. They are also heavily involved in the Christian Community (which is fine) and they probably have crammed all this hatred into their head since birth. they are just reciting the filth that they were taught, im sure eventualy they will grow up and realize the damage they cause with hatefull statements like the ones they made on this board. Thanks again all ! Happy New Year !!

that just makes it even sadder that at 15, they already are like that. very sad indeed. i just look at it this way- this person is the one missing out- on all the wonderful people out there he disregards due to their sexuality, religion, race, whatever. his loss, not ours.

well said Kevin! it is very easy to 'hide' behind a keyboard sometimes.

i know i can't change others behavior, so I just worry about my own! and that's hard enough. LOL

 

[Launchpad11B]

I've said it before....this is a very real community. The definitions have been forced to change. We may not live down the street, go to the same schools, worship at the same places or be able to physically be in the same location....but trust me...this is no less a community then the neighborhood you grew up in. In fact....I believe this community is even stronger than those mentioned previously. This community didnt form based on happenstance. This community formed based on the choice to be here.

Kevin and I talked about this exact topic at Mouse Fest. Cocowum and I totally agree.

 

[lorax123]

Actually How Stuff works.com was a tech podcast that explains how Internet trolls work! LOL. It was interesting. But I love there 'casts too. Especially Stuff You Should Know with Josh and Chuck.

I'm a skeptic by nature and I always take anything stated as 'fact' with suspicion. I hate when people try to push their own social agendas with religious dogma or unsupported, inconclusive or mis-interpruted science.

 

[daneenm]

okay, now i get it. I wish i would have known this from the start. This person is 15 years old. they have no idea what they are talking about.

Not defending this person, but I can recall those years as the time I heard the following quote from my mother, a LOT...

"When I was your age, everything was black and white for me too. The older I get, the more grey things are."

I think no matter what the topic, at 15 many (not all) teens are feeling they know it all. It is not until sometime later, hopefully, that we realize how little we really knew then.

Too bad, this is how the person has decided to 'share their knowledge' with the world.

 

[ericafny]

Internet communication allows people to say things that they would probably never say face to face because of the anonymity

I used to believe that this was their chance to tell the world what they are "really thinking".

My thoughts have changed over the years. I still believe that we get to hear some folks unspoken thoughts, but I also believe that some folks like saying controversial stuff as it places them at the center of attention for a short time.

For those that feel attention deprived....this offers them the opportunity to get noticed. Even negative attention seems to be better then no attention.

I visited the CB during the pre-election months and was surprised to see the animosity and sarcasm thrown around as "personal opinion".

That being said.....we have tried to keep the Unplugged board a safe haven for those that wish to visit.

This has to be an accepting place. The Podcast crew is a diverse group in and of itself and none of us would come here if we felt unaccepted.

In it's short history, we have celebrated with folks marking milestones in their lives. Corey and Julie are about to have their lives changed and everyone has been excited and supportive for them. We have celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, marriage proposals, graduations, weight loss....you name it.

We have also been a place that folks feel great comfort come through their computers. We've dealt with job loss, sickness, fires, crimes and the deaths of loved ones. No one that was here will ever forget the very real sense of sadness and grief that came rolling across the internet when Bob passed awaythis year, but also....no one will forget the feeling that the folks here would understand and accept us at our lowest points...that this was a safe place.

I've said it before....this is a very real community. The definitions have been forced to change. We may not live down the street, go to the same schools, worship at the same places or be able to physically be in the same location....but trust me...this is no less a community then the neighborhood you grew up in. In fact....I believe this community is even stronger than those mentioned previously. This community didnt form based on happenstance. This community formed based on the choice to be here.

It's a far flung group...Europe...Asia...Australia...South America....and all across the US....but we're all here because we WANT to be here. You may not alway agree with what we say or do...and you are welcome to respectfully tell us that you disagree...but you will still be welcome.

This is very well said Kevin. I do feel like this is my safe place and I can come here and share anything and I know whatever it is I will be accepted. I love this community and don't know where I would be without it..

Can not WAIT to meet everyone on the podcast cruise!!

 

[eazyeray]

does a pizza "pie" count as pie? because the only thing i like more than cake and pie is pizza.

 

[lisadr]

Talk radio is the same way.

Ain't that the truth !

 

[*NikkiBell*]

Internet communication allows people to say things that they would probably never say face to face because of the anonymity

I used to believe that this was their chance to tell the world what they are "really thinking".

My thoughts have changed over the years. I still believe that we get to hear some folks unspoken thoughts, but I also believe that some folks like saying controversial stuff as it places them at the center of attention for a short time.

For those that feel attention deprived....this offers them the opportunity to get noticed. Even negative attention seems to be better then no attention.

I visited the CB during the pre-election months and was surprised to see the animosity and sarcasm thrown around as "personal opinion".

That being said.....we have tried to keep the Unplugged board a safe haven for those that wish to visit.

This has to be an accepting place. The Podcast crew is a diverse group in and of itself and none of us would come here if we felt unaccepted.

In it's short history, we have celebrated with folks marking milestones in their lives. Corey and Julie are about to have their lives changed and everyone has been excited and supportive for them. We have celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, marriage proposals, graduations, weight loss....you name it.

We have also been a place that folks feel great comfort come through their computers. We've dealt with job loss, sickness, fires, crimes and the deaths of loved ones. No one that was here will ever forget the very real sense of sadness and grief that came rolling across the internet when Bob passed awaythis year, but also....no one will forget the feeling that the folks here would understand and accept us at our lowest points...that this was a safe place.

I've said it before....this is a very real community. The definitions have been forced to change. We may not live down the street, go to the same schools, worship at the same places or be able to physically be in the same location....but trust me...this is no less a community then the neighborhood you grew up in. In fact....I believe this community is even stronger than those mentioned previously. This community didnt form based on happenstance. This community formed based on the choice to be here.

It's a far flung group...Europe...Asia...Australia...South America....and all across the US....but we're all here because we WANT to be here. You may not alway agree with what we say or do...and you are welcome to respectfully tell us that you disagree...but you will still be welcome.

Kevin, that was beautifully put. You actually made me cry a bit. -thwap- I could never have written it better myself. Thank you for putting it into words so well.

 

[lttlmc3]

...and that is why we love you Kevin.