It just dawned on me the other day, after emerging from the war zone that is the P&R forum (not really a war zone, that's just hype to get people to go--most of us are amazingly calm), it dawned on me that some of the subject matter (religion, racism, what-have-you) gets a treatment that it cannot get anywhere else.

Universities are too PC to speak openly about racism...and the TV wouldn't dare, unless you count a bunch of people shouting at each on Crossfire or Donohue--but that kind of crap gets you nowhere.

Further, here on the org you have a chance to reflect before you post (though some skip that opportunity). The org is the one place where a bunch of strangers can meet and talk both in real-time and asychronously--live or slowly taking turns over a period of days...there's just nothing quite like it, both in format and content. It's really free and open, even if you can't flame when you want to (or is it free and open for that reason?)...

Just wanted to step back and say "wow." It's truly something special, the org. Much love.

I agree with you. I've been reading the org for ages, but only started contributing lately. The quality of the postings and respect for each-other has improved a lot over that time. I didn't contribute earlier, because the org was in a sad state of abuse (between org members).

It's great to listen and contribute to some of these debates, especially about 'controversial' topics.

Sabaisibai's signature:

In the end, the question you have to ask yourself is: are you talking to me,
or are you chewing a brick?
- Pulp

Love that signature!

teller, the more you write, the more I realize how special YOU are.

Perfectly put, as usual.

SensualMelody said:

I'm so glad you like it The song is great, "Deep Fried In Kelvin", found on Pulp's Lipgloss CD Single.

LaVisHh said:

LaV you flatter me

Well said Teller - it's truly amazing how small the world really is when in a matter of minutes you can get so many varied opinions from around this crazy world

...i get comic relief when i need it (24/7)
...answers about Prince trivia
...some really interesting points of view and some SCARY ones as well
...great in depth reports of shows
...a great experience and i'm glad i'm a part of it.

Thanks Teller for bringing this topic up

teller said:

nice thread Teller...and very true

lashious said:

If anything I've understated the case for the org...