mybiddness
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posted on September 30, 2000 02:08:33 PM new
Just curious after reading through some of the post these last few days I see complaints about the type of threads here in the RT - too much fluff, copies of old email jokes (I'm guilty of) etc. - Seems to be a lot of fuss over what is posted - but if this place isn't for kicking back and sharing a few jokes or life experiences then what exactly is it for? I tell my kids that if they aren't willing to work on fixing a perceived problem, then they don't have the right to complain about it. So, IMO, if the topics here aren't good enough for you then wouldn't it make sense for you to start a thread about something you are interested in?
I thought this was a place to relax, share and have a little fun - sometimes it is. But, there's too much worry IMO about who is who on another board, or what they said or meant to say. Why bother? Why care? - I just don't get it.
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barrybarris
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posted on September 30, 2000 02:26:22 PM new
I come here for the view. The Sunrise, the beautiful Sunsets, the mountains in the distance, the babbling brook with the little fish and playground for the kids. It's really quite pretty.
Barry (the medication is working just fine now Doctor) Barris
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mauimoods
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posted on September 30, 2000 02:28:50 PM new
I come here to read EO, help when I can, read other opinions to help ME in my sales. I come to meet folks I came to know on the boards and I come to relax and just hang out
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barrybarris
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posted on September 30, 2000 02:31:27 PM new
I forgot to mention, The food is pretty good too.
Barry (the drinks are weak, but I bring my own so I don't care) Barris
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tegan
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posted on September 30, 2000 02:44:23 PM new
I'm here for the fun, the sharing and connecting with other people.
I work at home and this board gives me a little break in between painting and potting and listing to share stories and ideas with others.
I started to post here instead of the other artsy fartsy type boards I used to post to because here you (for the most part) were open to sharing new ideas and more accepting of those with different opinions.
In spite of the fact that most of the people at these other sites were creative types they lacked the flexiblity that I found in this bunch.
I still think this is a much better place.
It is going through a tough time right now but I have faith that there are enough people here to ride out this present trend where a good percentage of the post disintergrate into personnal mud fights.
This too shall pass.
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lotsafuzz
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posted on September 30, 2000 03:01:04 PM new
To see if Barry (love the middle names) Barris ever runs out of middle names! 
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barrybarris
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posted on September 30, 2000 03:05:27 PM new
I'll never run out of names to call myself...
Barry (what was I talking about?) Barris
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lotsafuzz
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posted on September 30, 2000 03:08:29 PM new
Barry, you must be a married man!
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mybiddness
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posted on September 30, 2000 03:11:57 PM new
Barry (TRUEHEART) Barris I had a good idea of what you come here for - You've cheered me up more than once!
I just wonder if this is sometimes a hunting ground for old garbage... some post lead me to think that That is what this place is all about. The jokes and sharing are just the filler... afterthoughts.
Oh well, maybe I'm just in a bad mood. Hubby and I are going on a "real" date tonight. Got free tickets to see psychic medium, George Anderson. Should be much more interesting then the Home Depot date last night. LOL
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barrybarris
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posted on September 30, 2000 03:18:22 PM new
mybiddness,
psychic medium, George Anderson
Maybe he knows why we come here...
Barry (not married, it just feels like I have a mother inlaw) Barris
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grannyfox
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posted on September 30, 2000 03:21:04 PM new
I just come here to hang out with Barry (the fellow New Yorker) Barris.
How are them gators doin' Fuzzie?
**Disclaimer: If I appear arguementive, then I probably am just being a #*!@ today. It comes & goes. C.
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plsmith
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posted on September 30, 2000 03:41:37 PM new
Mybiddness, I have just returned to this board after a long absence. There are some people posting here I knew ages ago (in board years) and it has been fun to get reacquainted. I've also enjoyed meeting new people -- such as yourself. While I am not at all incapable of participating in a melee, I try like heck not to start them, because -- as you said above -- they truly serve no purpose, beyond allowing those few with perennial peritonitis to vent their viscera onstage.
I'd rather have a good time, sling barbs with those who KNOW we're kidding, and follow the ever-changing sigline of Barry (you really do make me smile) Barris. (hahaha, Lotsa, figures you'd like him, too!)
And one other thing, Mybiddness, if I may: Please don't ever feel that you have to explain why you post what you post or apologize for it. No one has the right to demand that you entertain them, nor to snivel when you don't.
Thanks for asking...
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Meya
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posted on September 30, 2000 03:49:04 PM new
I came here at first for the music and dancing, but stayed for the puns. 
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hellcat
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posted on September 30, 2000 04:01:38 PM new
And I'm just here 'cause I know that Barry (I've always got Southern Comfort) Barris will share.
Actually, Mybidness, a scant 9 months ago (and you may remember this), all this silly "other board" stuff wasn't a part of AW. There were other boards, and lots of people posted at more than one...maybe even most people. It was not remarkable, nor were the 'goings on' at those other boards.
But I share your curiousity at why anyone feels the need to bring that here, but maybe it's because people who post (or read) at several boards are also here, so the conversation spills over? It's a guess.
As to why those who find the topics not to their liking do not start threads of interest to them...well, I don't know. Perhaps a pretense to superiority through criticism is more likely to gain "credibility" than the probable revealing of quite ordinary qualities by action?
Beth
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mauimoods
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posted on September 30, 2000 04:06:21 PM new
Im glad Pat is here again...and Im always pleased to see Beth. How can one stay away from such great people who ARE here? Sometimes, one cant or wont go to other places, so just consider RT part of the neighborhood where one goes to hang out with their homey's
Barry(gotta love him)Barris....This place wouldnt be the same without ya
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plsmith
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posted on September 30, 2000 04:23:01 PM new
Beth, if you don't cut it out, I'm gonna start sendin' ya email again, and you KNOW what *that* means!
You've given me some real laughs today...
Maui, like I've said before, you ARE sweet, and your good opinion of me means more than you know. I'm glad you're here, too.
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barrybarris
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posted on September 30, 2000 04:28:17 PM new
Southern Comfort for all...
Barry (Unofficial Auction Watch Bartender) Barris
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mauimoods
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posted on September 30, 2000 04:32:19 PM new
Pat, my homegirl
Squetti is waiting for me...hubby's turn and can he cook when he's in a mind to!
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bitsandbobs
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posted on September 30, 2000 04:40:37 PM new
Mybidness, Thanks for raising a good and timely question.
I come here to share a little, learn a little and give a little.
I enjoy other peoples thoughts and views. I may not agree with them all nor expect others to agree with me. It would be a dull world if we did.
I do find it difficult on a personal level to understand why some posts are designed to deliberately denigrate or smear another poster for no other reason than malice or just plain disrespect.
I think that disagreement is healthy and encourages one to see other aspects of an issue, and discussed on a civil level is fine.
This is an open forum and anyone has the right to say their piece. As posters we have the right of reply.
As posters we are also human beings and should extend to others tolerance of their right to their feelings and thoughts. It is a great shame that not all posters have aquired the social skills to interact within a diverse meeting place of people.
At the end of the day it is up to each individual poster to chose to post, respond or ignore a thread. It is also up to each individual poster to recognise when posts are only "sparring" or becoming malicious. Above all, don't lose sight of the fact that "real life" goes on. Your choice of "cyber-life" is an option you can enter and exit from at the touch of a button!
Bob, Downunder but never down.
[ edited by bitsandbobs on Sep 30, 2000 04:43 PM ]
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mybiddness
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posted on September 30, 2000 09:16:39 PM new
Plsmith I'm sorry but I'm soooo LMAO - you said:
"as you said above -- they truly serve no purpose, beyond allowing those few with perennial peritonitis to vent their viscera onstage."
Even on my best day - with all brain cells intact - I couldn't have put that sentence together! LOL - in fact, I'm scrambling for the dictionary now....
I gathered from your post yesterday that you were a returnee - I'm personally always glad to see new faces - so I hope my "what the heck is going on" didn't come across as a slam against any returning posters. I don't have a history with other boards or know (or care) what goes on with them. I joined AW in December - noticed the RT around March or so and started posting soon after. So, I don't have much of a board history.
I started posting here for those times that I want a distraction from work or other worries. It has for the most part been a great place to hang out.
The fact that I don't always agree with others or they don't agree with me only helps keep this place interesting. Otherwise, I'm sure I'd have gotten bored and moved on long ago.
Of course I always agree with Barry(for President)Barris
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rawbunzel
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posted on September 30, 2000 09:25:58 PM new
I come for Barry[thebestbartenderonAw]Barris's Southern Comfort.
Also because I heard that the last person to leave AW wins the million dollars. [This is " AW Survivor" isn't it?]
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lotsafuzz
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posted on September 30, 2000 09:31:04 PM new
rawbunzel: Fess up, you come here because you like being called Raw.
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rawbunzel
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posted on September 30, 2000 09:33:30 PM new
Really, I prefer BUNZ, but I answer to anything anyone wants to call me.
I almost forgot...I also come here for the sex.
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stockticker
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posted on September 30, 2000 09:36:07 PM new
I just looked at my calender. Guess whose due back in a couple of days....
I think I'll take some of that Southern Comfort, Barry (bartender) Barris.
Irene
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mauimoods
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posted on September 30, 2000 09:39:32 PM new
Irene...are you refering to arf?
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barrybarris
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posted on September 30, 2000 09:39:46 PM new
...I also come here for the sex.
Yippeeee...
Me too,Me too... 
Barry (Per the CG's, it must be safe sex......) Barris
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rawbunzel
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posted on September 30, 2000 09:40:33 PM new
Irene, It is WAY too soon for Mikey to be coming back. If it is someone who makes you need a drink then I had better have one too before you tell us who it is!!!
OK...who is it?
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rawbunzel
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posted on September 30, 2000 09:42:46 PM new
MY GOSH MAUI!!! You could be right!!!! In that case..I need a whole bottle to myself!
Hi Barry[yousexythingyou]Barris there are lots of us who come here for the sex...just some people are afraid to admit it!
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stockticker
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posted on September 30, 2000 09:43:05 PM new
Woof!
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mauimoods
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posted on September 30, 2000 09:44:37 PM new
LOL! I figured the timing was about right...but didnt put two and two together until just now. I think Barry(OMG HURRY)Barris needs to get a case or two, dontcha think?
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