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Reply #30 posted 04/04/05 7:21pm

brownsugar

oh sweeny grouphug that was so sweet!
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Reply #31 posted 04/04/05 7:21pm

Sweeny79

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Muse2NOPharaoh said:

It is as valid a community as any other. I am an active part of a few communities and I don't see them stronger then this one necessarily. Many people here know more intimate details about each others lives then those in their non org communities do. (I see this because of two factors. )

1) A good number of orgers are introverts
2) Many feel more comfortable in this environment speaking more outwardly to their views and life goings ons.

I am a bit different because I am fairly what you see is what you get here there or anywhere so I don't count in these observations. I have met a large number of orgers and have found them to be consistent with what I knew them to be here.... For me it has always been a great experience. (Again, no less valid then any other experience.)

FACT: If you took an orger around your offline world for a few days, odds are the Orger would have more detailed accounts about you then those in your other circles. Even family. For the simple fact we read each other daily and have a greater tendency to share our life experiences.



I agree so much with you Muse!!!

We get the attention we need at the org, in ways that are acceptable to us and that keeps us coming back for more. nod
In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular.
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Reply #32 posted 04/04/05 7:22pm

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brownsugar said:

oh sweeny grouphug that was so sweet!



It's SO true nod hug
In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular.
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Reply #33 posted 04/04/05 7:22pm

Muse2NOPharaoh

Another valid point. If I want an objective view on any matter I can shoot it in here. The views would be more various and helpful. Why? Because in a community offline we select people of like to associate with. Here we can group off a bit with people of like but are exposed to a vast array of people. People we otherwise may not have gotten to know or misjudged in realtime.

FACT: I would bet orgers have a greater understanding of the world and customs then many offline communities. For the simple fact by being here we are forced to adapt to the differences cultural and otherwise. I would bet even the most intolerant orger is far more tolerant of the international community then the average non org community persons.
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Reply #34 posted 04/04/05 7:24pm

AsianBomb777

The org is like the brady bunch.

Ben is the Father and the Mother.

Marsha is gay, Jan is bi, and Cindy is a-sexual
All the boys are gay, or in the closet about it

And Anxiety is the maid.
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Reply #35 posted 04/04/05 7:24pm

2the9s

Sweeny79 said:

a few bitter alcoholic uncles in the parking lot sneaking shots


woot!

Uncle bkw where you at!
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Reply #36 posted 04/04/05 7:25pm

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AsianBomb777 said:

The org is like the brady bunch.

Ben is the Father and the Mother.

Marsha is gay, Jan is bi, and Cindy is a-sexual
All the boys are gay, or in the closet about it

And Anxiety is the maid.


That makes althom Sam the butcher. giggle
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Reply #37 posted 04/04/05 7:25pm

Muse2NOPharaoh

Sweeny79 said:

I think of the org as one big dysfunctional family picnic.


We got few Uncle Chesters over by the swings, a couple old biddies in the shade that complain about everything, a couple of cousins you avoid like the plague and swear you ain't related to, a few bitter alcoholic uncles in the parking lot sneaking shots, the kids and teeny boppers kinda just chill to one side under the trees and do they own thing,...

You run the risk of getting involved in some complicated age old drama if you hang out at the wrong table or blanket to long or at the wrong time..... sometimes the food just plain sucks...but for the most part you are happy to be there and the experiences you have there are good and the people there are good ... they make you few safe and warm and relaxed, you feel a sense of love that's binding and almost palpable, you feel an underlying sense of harmony and belonging.


Each new orger I meet and/or become close with reinforces this image in my mind. For whatever reason, and I think we all have our own theories about why this is, we are linked to each other in ways that supersede sex, race, age, ethnicity, location, sexual preference and creed...

The org has had it's ups and downs at times for me, but I cannot say I am anything less that grateful for every soul I have come in contact with here. The org is something that fulfills our individual needs, it is a system that allows us to share our beliefs, desires, emotions, triumphs and sorrows, successes and failures...if that's not community I'm not sure I know what is.


Just my twocents


flower heart grouphug


Excellent! hug Also very true and what you find in any community.
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Reply #38 posted 04/04/05 7:26pm

AsianBomb777

CarrieMpls said:

AsianBomb777 said:

The org is like the brady bunch.

Ben is the Father and the Mother.

Marsha is gay, Jan is bi, and Cindy is a-sexual
All the boys are gay, or in the closet about it

And Anxiety is the maid.


That makes althom Sam the butcher. giggle



falloff

highfive
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Reply #39 posted 04/04/05 7:26pm

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AsianBomb777 said:

The org is like the brady bunch.

Ben is the Father and the Mother.

Marsha is gay, Jan is bi, and Cindy is a-sexual
All the boys are gay, or in the closet about it

And Anxiety is the maid.



hmmm I can see that.
In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular.
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Reply #40 posted 04/04/05 7:26pm

Muse2NOPharaoh

AsianBomb777 said:

The org is like the brady bunch.

Ben is the Father and the Mother.

Marsha is gay, Jan is bi, and Cindy is a-sexual
All the boys are gay, or in the closet about it

And Anxiety is the maid.



lol Anx is ALICE! lol giggle
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Reply #41 posted 04/04/05 7:27pm

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Muse2NOPharaoh said:

Sweeny79 said:

I think of the org as one big dysfunctional family picnic.


We got few Uncle Chesters over by the swings, a couple old biddies in the shade that complain about everything, a couple of cousins you avoid like the plague and swear you ain't related to, a few bitter alcoholic uncles in the parking lot sneaking shots, the kids and teeny boppers kinda just chill to one side under the trees and do they own thing,...

You run the risk of getting involved in some complicated age old drama if you hang out at the wrong table or blanket to long or at the wrong time..... sometimes the food just plain sucks...but for the most part you are happy to be there and the experiences you have there are good and the people there are good ... they make you few safe and warm and relaxed, you feel a sense of love that's binding and almost palpable, you feel an underlying sense of harmony and belonging.


Each new orger I meet and/or become close with reinforces this image in my mind. For whatever reason, and I think we all have our own theories about why this is, we are linked to each other in ways that supersede sex, race, age, ethnicity, location, sexual preference and creed...

The org has had it's ups and downs at times for me, but I cannot say I am anything less that grateful for every soul I have come in contact with here. The org is something that fulfills our individual needs, it is a system that allows us to share our beliefs, desires, emotions, triumphs and sorrows, successes and failures...if that's not community I'm not sure I know what is.


Just my twocents


flower heart grouphug


Excellent! hug Also very true and what you find in any community.


was that "figurative" enough for you darling? giggle hug
In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular.
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Reply #42 posted 04/04/05 7:27pm

Muse2NOPharaoh

Sweeny79 said:

Muse2NOPharaoh said:



Excellent! hug Also very true and what you find in any community.


was that "figurative" enough for you darling? giggle hug



Yes indeed! You spoke my language!
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Reply #43 posted 04/04/05 7:27pm

AsianBomb777

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

AsianBomb777 said:

The org is like the brady bunch.

Ben is the Father and the Mother.

Marsha is gay, Jan is bi, and Cindy is a-sexual
All the boys are gay, or in the closet about it

And Anxiety is the maid.



lol Anx is ALICE! lol giggle



If he's really good, Sam (Althom) will deliver some of his meat.
ill
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Reply #44 posted 04/04/05 7:28pm

2the9s

A true online community? My cyber-foot and Lleena's cyber-ass.
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Reply #45 posted 04/04/05 7:29pm

Muse2NOPharaoh

AsianBomb777 said:

Muse2NOPharaoh said:




lol Anx is ALICE! lol giggle



If he's really good, Sam (Althom) will deliver some of his meat.
ill



ROFLMAO!
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Reply #46 posted 04/04/05 7:29pm

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Muse2NOPharaoh said:

Sweeny79 said:



was that "figurative" enough for you darling? giggle hug



Yes indeed! You spoke my language!



highfive
In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular.
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Reply #47 posted 04/04/05 7:31pm

LiveWithIt

Can I be the shrink in this community? I'd go nuts in five minutes.
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Reply #48 posted 04/04/05 7:35pm

Anxiety

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

AsianBomb777 said:




If he's really good, Sam (Althom) will deliver some of his meat.
ill



ROFLMAO!



neutral
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Reply #49 posted 04/04/05 7:37pm

brownsugar

Anxiety said:

Muse2NOPharaoh said:




ROFLMAO!



neutral

lol
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Reply #50 posted 04/04/05 7:39pm

Anxiety

brownsugar said:

Anxiety said:




neutral

lol


confused
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Reply #51 posted 04/04/05 7:39pm

AsianBomb777

Anxiety said:

brownsugar said:


lol


confused

batting eyes
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Reply #52 posted 04/04/05 7:40pm

brownsugar

Anxiety said:

brownsugar said:


lol


confused

what? are you mad?
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Reply #53 posted 04/04/05 7:41pm

Anxiety

brownsugar said:

Anxiety said:



confused

what? are you mad?


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Reply #54 posted 04/04/05 7:42pm

brownsugar

lol you'll survive
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Reply #55 posted 04/04/05 7:44pm

Anxiety

brownsugar said:

lol you'll survive


as long as i know how to love, i know i'll stay alive. touched
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Reply #56 posted 04/04/05 7:48pm

AsianBomb777

Anxiety said:

brownsugar said:

lol you'll survive


as long as i know how to love, i know i'll stay alive. touched


disbelief sooooo gay
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Reply #57 posted 04/04/05 7:48pm

brownsugar

AsianBomb777 said:

Anxiety said:



as long as i know how to love, i know i'll stay alive. touched


disbelief sooooo gay

and you love it nod
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Reply #58 posted 04/04/05 7:49pm

AsianBomb777

brownsugar said:

AsianBomb777 said:



disbelief sooooo gay

and you love it nod



giggle


I mean.... rolleyes


giggle edit
[Edited 4/4/05 19:50pm]
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Reply #59 posted 04/04/05 7:50pm

Anxiety

AsianBomb777 said:

Anxiety said:



as long as i know how to love, i know i'll stay alive. touched


disbelief sooooo gay


the teller's the feller. batting eyes
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