Now I’m curious if anyone, for even a microsecond, thought that he was.
Nicely put, Karl, right the way through.
Indeed, “there really are no rules” when the “rule” is “we get to decide whatever we want to decide whenever we want to.” That’s exactly what has happened in my case, with predictably reprehensible results. You just can’t put that kind of power in the hands of ordinary people. You end up with something along the lines of that Dennis Rader guy out there in Wichita, a cloak of responsibility and authority to conceal a most dangerous character, indeed. Now, most petty bureaucrats aren’t serial killers, but killing takes many forms, me hearties, many forms.
By the by, kids, The Master’s contribution on the topic of the divorce rate more or less bears out the figure I presented in my marriage thread. I could have been more specific, but the result is the same. For all intents and purposes, 50% of marriages end in divorce. And of the 50% that survive, what percentage of those consider themselves “happily“ married? No one even dares to ask, except for me, of course.
I effectively took married people by the collar and stuck their faces up to the chart and said, “Look, you fuckers. Look at what you’re doing to yourself and others! And all in the name of fitting in!” An humanitarian impulse, on my part. I guess I just care too much. Comes with the territory.
Is this solely in reference to the closing of that thread, or does it address the closing of other threads and your suspension? “Reprehensible” seems to me an over-reaction if it’s just the former.
Well, you did, actually, when you agreed to the user registration and paid some money for the privilege of membership here.
Yeah, leave me the fcuk out of this!
Out of that superb post, that’s the only line I’ll quote.
Sadistic pleasure is so fleeting for the sadists, and nonexistent for their targets. If they get rid of me, they’ll soon have to find another, then another, and so on ‘til the day they die. Sadists are weak, and weaken further with each act of sadism. The exhilaration they experience when they believe that they have hurt another being is intense and deceptive. It seems to promise so much, yet delivers so little.
Good man, you nailed down so much more in your post that there is little more I could add, or would have any reason to.
That’ll just get your keyboard all soggy.
Alright then - as long as it wasn’t a cri de coeur, I’m good. 
Can you quote any post by a moderator/administrator that suggests your suspension was and possible banning might be an act of pleasure?
I apologize if these questions are in any way (and I’ll even acknowledge that they might in no way) be disrupting your chain of rhetoric.
Having said that, exactly where do we stand at this point? I’ve received far more in the way of support, of a kind, than I ever expected. In fact, this whole thread is predicated on the idea that the mods have been cockeyed in their treatment of me, and of so many others.
I haven’t been suspended again, yet, and I haven’t been banned, yet, and this all seems to have been going on for a long time. This is a real long thread!
Let me weave a scenario: The mods are waiting until I might re-up, and will then ban me and steal my money. This would be absolutely consistent with typical strategies on this board - sadistic.
So, what’s the deal?
Actually, the more I think about my motives for posting to this thread, the less I like. You quite obviously feel the need for attention but can’t or won’t distinguish between negative attention (insulting people to get them angry) and positive attention (being humourous and/or thought-provoking).
I feel sorry for you. I’m done.
The deal would seem to be that banning is not based on popularity or popular requests. YMMV
Jesus, this post is so loaded with sap it would make a maple syrup producer’s eyes really light up!
Analyzing our own motives, are we, Bryan “I’m done” Ekers? A little late in the game, I would say. Do you always wait so long?
YOU feel sorry for ME? Pity yourself, and those with the misfortune of being in any kind of direct contact with you. Save your tears for yourself. You’ll undoubtedly need them.
Hmmmmmm. Could be. You may have a point. Time will tell.
Speaking of sap…
So, what are your motives?
Why is that?
That’s it in a crucible.
You clicked my link!? I’ve been touched by greatness!!!1!!!one!! Perhaps, now, one day I’ll possess incandescent understanding!!
And that, kids, is what Shibboleth means.
God, when I’m posting stuff as dumb as this, I’ve got to go do some work.
That was the very first time ever I’ve put 1’s and/or “one” like that. Sorry, I was just trying to speak his language.
You have been touched by the greatness of two, The Master, and myself.
Incandescent understanding comes with time, and work. You’re on your way. Keep going!