Lorraine Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 (edited) Boy did this thread derail fast. This is the only forum that I read that every thread seems to devolve into something sexual. If you see Sheldon start posting in a thread then run.It is not just that. There are things that even I would like to discuss without any male input. The problem is that a large percentage of the time when men start coming in to the conversations they can't be serious about the subjects. They start joking or making fun or basically dropping a thread down to it's basest form. Not everyone does this, and you Narpski are one of the few that don't do it as much. So my comment wasn't really directed at you specifically. I happen to agree with you 100%. I don't get involved in many of the threads for that very reason. And if I am involved in a thread that starts to go that direction, I normally back away. Edited April 23, 2014 by Lorraine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Eagle, maybe it is our age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsterfurious Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 Yeah I mean it would be nice if we could be serious and talk about serious things. Like how cute Geddy's nephew is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Yeah I mean it would be nice if we could be serious and talk about serious things. Like how cute Geddy's nephew is.Gangst, go check out the Geddy is Hot thread and see how I have avenged your honor for that unmentionable thing he did to you. :laughing guy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Boy did this thread derail fast. This is the only forum that I read that every thread seems to devolve into something sexual. If you see Sheldon start posting in a thread then run.It is not just that. There are things that even I would like to discuss without any male input. The problem is that a large percentage of the time when men start coming in to the conversations they can't be serious about the subjects. They start joking or making fun or basically dropping a thread down to it's basest form. Not everyone does this, and you Narpski are one of the few that don't do it as much. So my comment wasn't really directed at you specifically.I am what some would call a gentleman dog. Since most males are dogs deep down there are just varying degrees of dogginess. I am cool with never coming in here again. I self impose banned myself from the chat room for 2 weeks because I felt I was getting nothing out of it. I can stay out of here forever if it would make you guys happy. I must warn you however you will miss my charm from time to time but..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushCanuck Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I'll just throw in my 2 cents, and only my opinion here... there are some threads on New World Women (recent examples 'The final Split' and 'Please, someone, I need help...') where the guys have contributed in a positive way. So, stopping the guys from coming into this section of the forum would lose those contributions. Secondly, if there is a female only section (if that could somehow be set up), there should also be a male only section to keep it fair. Some women might post more personal comments if they had the assurance it was girls only (and the guys likewise). Currently, without changes to the forum, perhaps stating at the beginning of the new thread female comments only, or keep the posts to the topic only might help. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I'll just throw in my 2 cents, and only my opinion here... there are some threads on New World Women (recent examples 'The final Split' and 'Please, someone, I need help...') where the guys have contributed in a positive way. So, stopping the guys from coming into this section of the forum would lose those contributions. Secondly, if there is a female only section (if that could somehow be set up), there should also be a male only section to keep it fair. Some women might post more personal comments if they had the assurance it was girls only (and the guys likewise). Currently, without changes to the forum, perhaps stating at the beginning of the new thread female comments only, or keep the posts to the topic only might help. Well said as usual. I am going to stay out on my own anyway. Some of the posts earlier were pretty clear to me. No sweat. As long as I am a welcome contributor In the PGA Tour thread I will survive this. I welcome any of you ladies to call me out if you see me post in here again without welcome.... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I'll just throw in my 2 cents, and only my opinion here... there are some threads on New World Women (recent examples 'The final Split' and 'Please, someone, I need help...') where the guys have contributed in a positive way. So, stopping the guys from coming into this section of the forum would lose those contributions. Secondly, if there is a female only section (if that could somehow be set up), there should also be a male only section to keep it fair. Some women might post more personal comments if they had the assurance it was girls only (and the guys likewise). Currently, without changes to the forum, perhaps stating at the beginning of the new thread female comments only, or keep the posts to the topic only might help. Well said as usual. I am going to stay out on my own anyway. Some of the posts earlier were pretty clear to me. No sweat. As long as I am a welcome contributor In the PGA Tour thread I will survive this. I welcome any of you ladies to call me out if you see me post in here again without welcome.... :)But nothing has been decided. Besides, I can tell already how this will go. Business as usual. I'll just continue as I have been doing. Maybe Eagle and I can start an "over fifty only" section. :LMAO: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I'll just throw in my 2 cents, and only my opinion here... there are some threads on New World Women (recent examples 'The final Split' and 'Please, someone, I need help...') where the guys have contributed in a positive way. So, stopping the guys from coming into this section of the forum would lose those contributions. Secondly, if there is a female only section (if that could somehow be set up), there should also be a male only section to keep it fair. Some women might post more personal comments if they had the assurance it was girls only (and the guys likewise). Currently, without changes to the forum, perhaps stating at the beginning of the new thread female comments only, or keep the posts to the topic only might help. Well said as usual. I am going to stay out on my own anyway. Some of the posts earlier were pretty clear to me. No sweat. As long as I am a welcome contributor In the PGA Tour thread I will survive this. I welcome any of you ladies to call me out if you see me post in here again without welcome.... :)But nothing has been decided. Besides, I can tell already how this will go. Business as usual. I'll just continue as I have been doing. Maybe Eagle and I can start an "over fifty only" section. :LMAO:Well please let me know when. I think I have shown how much I care for you guys over these months and would never do or say anything intentional anyway to hurt any of you in any way. I didn't start Bad Ass Ladies just for kicks. I mean and meant it. I truly have never come across ladies of such intelligence and brashness (if I may) all in one place in my life. I would love to know each and every one of you for real and not in any creepy way. Again thanks for the post Lorraine. Not feeling so well and you are helping get me though.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Where's Gangster? This thread is all her doing. Her and Uncle Geddy and the little nephew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 And her new crush. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken hawk Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Thanks Gangster for posting ! :D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I'll just throw in my 2 cents, and only my opinion here... there are some threads on New World Women (recent examples 'The final Split' and 'Please, someone, I need help...') where the guys have contributed in a positive way. So, stopping the guys from coming into this section of the forum would lose those contributions. Secondly, if there is a female only section (if that could somehow be set up), there should also be a male only section to keep it fair. Some women might post more personal comments if they had the assurance it was girls only (and the guys likewise). Currently, without changes to the forum, perhaps stating at the beginning of the new thread female comments only, or keep the posts to the topic only might help. Well said as usual. I am going to stay out on my own anyway. Some of the posts earlier were pretty clear to me. No sweat. As long as I am a welcome contributor In the PGA Tour thread I will survive this. I welcome any of you ladies to call me out if you see me post in here again without welcome.... :)But nothing has been decided. Besides, I can tell already how this will go. Business as usual. I'll just continue as I have been doing. Maybe Eagle and I can start an "over fifty only" section. :LMAO: As of a few weeks ago I can join you in there :codger: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Eagle, maybe it is our age. Maybe, but I remember being able to be serious about a subject if it was required when I was younger too. I'm more inclined to think it's a male thing. I have a few friends who do the same thing IRL. Everything has to be knocked down to a joke for them to feel comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 (edited) I deleted my post. Edited April 24, 2014 by Lorraine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Eagle, maybe it is our age. Maybe, but I remember being able to be serious about a subject if it was required when I was younger too. I'm more inclined to think it's a male thing. I have a few friends who do the same thing IRL. Everything has to be knocked down to a joke for them to feel comfortable.I can be serious when I have to be, but I will tell you why I often make jokes. Believe it or not, TRF is the only place that makes me smile and laugh. I do little of either one if I am not here. That's sad. I know. But it is true.Sneaking another post in. Me too. I love this place and am not ashamed to admit it. It makes me laugh, smile, think and gives me chills every time I come on here. I have teared up on occasion too. It has been a Godsend in my life really...... :) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsterfurious Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 Where's Gangster? This thread is all her doing. Her and Uncle Geddy and the little nephew. I'm cooking chicken for my puppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Well. from the looks of things, I won't have to worry about anything like this anymore anyway. I got my marching papers from the diehard Rush fans. Fit into our mold. Or else. Doesn't Neil sing about that type of person often? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Eagle, maybe it is our age. Maybe, but I remember being able to be serious about a subject if it was required when I was younger too. I'm more inclined to think it's a male thing. I have a few friends who do the same thing IRL. Everything has to be knocked down to a joke for them to feel comfortable.I can be serious when I have to be, but I will tell you why I often make jokes. Believe it or not, TRF is the only place that makes me smile and laugh. I do little of either one if I am not here. That's sad. I know. But it is true.Sneaking another post in. Me too. I love this place and am not ashamed to admit it. It makes me laugh, smile, think and gives me chills every time I come on here. I have teared up on occasion too. It has been a Godsend in my life really...... :)It has been one for me too. And I mean that with more sincerity than I can convey. However.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthemic Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 maybe you guys should consider not taking all this stuff so personally 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 That's easy for you to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetersvt Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 My cousin is good friends with Geddy's nephew. Not sure if it is the same one. I will certainly pass along the article to her to find out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 We all love sheldon! You all had better. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushchick10 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 My cousin is good friends with Geddy's nephew. Not sure if it is the same one. I will certainly pass along the article to her to find out. I was in Charlotte, NC for business a little over a year ago and met a couple from Toronto. The wife was a second cousin to Geddy. She said that the only time she sees him is at weddings and funerals. She certainly looked like she came from the Weinrib stock for sure. Nice gal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 But of course she would be nice! She's related to Geddy!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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