Discussion about the forum

[twokniveskatie]

<div>(Note: this thread was relocated from&nbsp;</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; white-space: nowrap; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">https://vanlivingforum.com/post/Convenience-Store-Work-is-Fun-5847786?pid=1273563172#post1273563172)</span><div><br></div>Hey- some thoughts here. It is Bob's and my wish to have a safe place where everyone is welcome and equal. It doesn't matter what your skin color is, your sexual orientation, your gender (or how you came to have it), your religion, or your headgear....none of that matters here. The most important thing, as Bob says, is to be nice.&nbsp;<div><br></div><div>Most of us know what it's like to be different...to be judged for our lifestyles. I mean, come on, we sh!t in buckets and sleep in parking lots and usually pick the road less traveled. Let's make sure our people from other cultures aren't made to feel uncomfortable or unwelcome. Everyone has the ability to edit your posts. Please think of How this might apply to your post.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Thanks</div>

 

[stude53]

<p style="margin: 0px;">Well said, Katie! <img border="0" align="absmiddle" src="/images/boards/smilies/thumb.gif"></p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">Every one has sterotypes in their background, so casting stones, even little pebbles,&nbsp;is not a good idea. </p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">The best humor is self-deprecating, and I, for one have a lot to laugh at every day just thinking about my own foibles.</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">Bob</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">P.S. - Thanks for the reminder.</p>

 

[Ricekila]

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I touched up my posting a bit and removed anything that seems a little less than sensitive

<BR><BR>Its a shame people cant speak freely -- anyplace --- but we're just guests here <IMG src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/rolleyes.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>&nbsp; Still a newbie - still learning <IMG src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/wink.gif" align=absMiddle border=0></P>

 

[dborla01]

<div align="right">yea, I detest political correctness. another form of not so subtle fascism from the institutional left, of which I was a member in my younger years. Not meaning to offend, just my view after having been on all sides of the ideological spectrum. <img src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0"> Darrell<br></div>

 

[mockturtle]

'Newspeak', for those of you who remember Orwell's <i>1984</i>.&nbsp; <br>

 

[twokniveskatie]

Hi folks. I'm not sure where we are going with this, but it's definitely going off topic. I will likely move it to a new thread.&nbsp;<div><br></div><div>Newspeak? Liberals? Politically correct? Fascism? Holy cow, I simply said that we are not going down a path of making jokes or judgements about people here. Kindness and respect are the main guidelines here. If that is offensive to you, then maybe you will be happier on another forum.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>This forum is a venue for like minded people to discuss mobile living in all it's forms, and how it affects our lives. There is a lot of discussion that goes on that could considerably thought to be off-topic. I let it slide in the interest of promoting community, although it has been discussed between Bob and I. We agreed that the less management of the forum, the better. I draw the line at comments that poke fun at people, degrade them, or classify them. I mean, we of all people, to hold others in judgement?</div><div><br></div><div>I am not telling anyone what to believe, or how to live. My mantra is that there is no one right way to live. I am asking you when you come to cheaprvliving that you respect the vision of &nbsp;the group and it's purpose.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Be nice.&nbsp;</div>

 

[Seraphim]

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When you open a forum where everyone is welcome and equal... basically free speech ... with the premise that you can speak your mind, people tend to bring out their ideologies... feels like a safe zone and they want to share those ideas... most often with an intent to influence others<br>

</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">I'm generally a blunt, stright spoken person whose comments are sometimes construed&nbsp;other than I intended. Yet, we are a community of people and the purpose here is not to judge or intentionally insult others. Free speech is not unlimited or unconstrained speech. We are allowed to speak our minds, but we are not permitted to threaten others. There are limits on everything.</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">Nor do I equate the quote from 'Hamlet' as germane to the conversation lol. It's almost 6 am, though, and perhaps I'm the one who is tired *grin*.</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p>

 

[mockturtle]

There was nothing offensive, threatening or bigoted said.&nbsp; At all!!!&nbsp; [Unless you consider <i>The Simpsons</i> offensive].&nbsp; But now that the posts in question have been removed, your collective imaginations can run wild. <img src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/rolleyes.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><br><br><br><br>

 

[mockturtle]

<span id="post_message_1273565000">Nor do I equate the quote from 'Hamlet' as germane to the conversation lol. It's almost 6 am, though, and perhaps I'm the one who is tired *grin*.</span>

<br><br>I think you're right, as Hamlet was pondering the possibility that his father's ghost did, in fact, make an appearance in an effort to speak to him.&nbsp; <br><br>Still, Shakespeare is worth quoting even out of context.&nbsp; <img src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><br><br>

 

[twokniveskatie]

To be clear: some comments were made that I was uncomfortable with. I am certain no malice was intended, but the comments stereotyped a particular culture. I didn't want to go down that path, no matter how much it might have started in jest. Intolerance has a broad spectrum, between humor and hatred....where do I draw the line?<div><br></div><div>I might be wrong in my assessment. But my job is to make those assessments, and to make them in good faith, in the best interests of the community as a whole. If I err, I hope it will be on the side of kindness and inclusiveness, always.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Kate</div><div><br></div>

 

[sl1966]

I kind of feel like the chink in the armor now.<div><div><br></div></div><div><img border="0" align="absmiddle" src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif"><br></div><div><br></div>

 

[mockturtle]

I kind of feel like the chink in the armor now.<div><div><br></div></div><div><img src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><br></div><div><br></div>

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[romani10]

I kind of feel like the chink in the armor now.<div><div><br></div></div><div><img border="0" align="absmiddle" src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif"><br></div><div><br></div>

<div>&nbsp; Hey, you funny guy! All time make big joke!</div><div>(Sorry, couldn't help but quote "Dr. Lao."</div>

 

[twokniveskatie]

<div>I figured you'd have a good comeback </div><div><br></div>

I kind of feel like the chink in the armor now.<div><div><br></div></div><div><img border="0" align="absmiddle" src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif"><br></div><div><br></div>

 

[VanTrekker]

<p style="margin: 0px;" align="center"><img border="0" hspace="0" alt="" align="baseline" src="http://www.thethirdcity.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/eddieh.jpg" width="178" height="142"></p><p style="margin: 0px;" align="center">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;" align="center">"I agree wholeheartedly.&nbsp; Insensitive or profane comments should&nbsp;not be posted here.&nbsp; Feel free to email them to the address listed on my blog."</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">Just kidding.&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes, I was the class Eddie Haskell growing up.</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">No harm done.&nbsp; I kind of feel bad&nbsp;for opening a can of worms... The idea was only to mention that C-stores are a great place to work for part time cash flow.&nbsp; I didn't expect it to&nbsp;go that direction.&nbsp; </p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">Have fun.</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">V.T.</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp; </p>

 

[Ricekila]

<P>You are the last one&nbsp;to apologize for anything <IMG src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/wink.gif" align=absMiddle border=0></P>

 

[Guest]

Hi all, I deleted my post of my response in support of Katie who has taken the job of sole moderator of this group. Apparently some feathers were ruffled by my post altho I was trying to illustrate why I think we should make the effort to get along. It seems to have worked counter to that and I am sorry if it did.<br><br>So, I remain in support of her and Bob and I will tone down my directness.....<br><br>Thanks and if you can be calm and have a conversation, please feel free to email me with any struggles you have with what I say. Haters will be blocked but if you want to talk about something, please do, I embrace disagreement, but be prepared for directness off the group. <br><br>Cheers,<br>Bri<br>

 

[Seraphim]

I could never figure out what the fuss was about... Either I'm dense or someone else is sensitive. I won't argue either possibility lol.

 

[Seraphim]

People are people; that will never change. Things are actually rather mild here, in comparison to other forums In which I participate.