Quote (jlhromeo @ Jan 7 2010 03:26pm)
My only point I am trying to make out of all of this: topics that talk about botting, regardless if they are serious or a joke, get everyone stirred up about it.
Firstly, I agree that public accusations and flames against people under suspicion
as seen on various other threads are not helping to contribute improving the situation.
These issues can and should be reported directly to the authorities in charge as they got the means to investigate.
On the contrary, strict censorship about this topic in general as you suggest is contra productive.
But it is certainly a question of how you deal with it or write such a topic, it needs a good touch and perception
However, no one was ever accused here and if you read the whole text and a bunch of comments properly
you should notice the obvious difference of this topic and that it is clearly to be distinguished from others.
It goes far beyond the forum itself or illegial botting, which is a topic of interest lately.
In contrast, this thread is a smart response to recent developments, namely parodies those inappropriate threads which have been made
and at the same time transferring things over to real life in a special way to add a personal and more mature point of view.
The keyword is irony.
Those few people who carried troubles in here just didnt understand the intention of this thread or arent capable to read properly.
Sometimes, it helps to invest the time to think first about what has been stated and post afterwards or not bother posting at all...
A good sense of humor is a gift not everyone is blessed with and a very effective means
to speak out unspeakable or unpleasant topics in communities e.g. with a touch of irony.
It makes us laugh and at the same time encourages to think independent about what has been said hopefully,
as their is some deeper meaning in it which reflects reality and the truth behind.
If people just stay silent about problems and try to ignore it hoping for it to solve on its own, this doesnt help anything.
Thats why it needs people who have the courage to speak up and open their eyes to arise change for the better.
Not everyone can see that directly or get the joke, but all those who do understand ( which is the majority for sure )
certainly smiled about it and got the intention Marie had to write this.

Quote (MotherOfTwo @ Jan 7 2010 02:13pm)
Most people found my thread funny, and they are not kissing my ass
(I'm retired, I have no more ass to be kissed
)With such a sexy one as you have, there are plenty of people who would just kiss it for the pure fun of it
