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geodeticman · 03-30-2006, 02:53 AM

Silverheels, Brink, Sydney Steve:

Would any of you, or any other forum members inclined to, be so kind as to comment upon the ocassional reference I have made about religion by virtue of citing quotes from GL songs that are or include religuous lyrics.

I certainly do not mean laboriously reading my frequent longer posts. Rather, just a general impression or any level you wish. I definately would benefit from this constructive critique if applicable.

After reading your posts I am reminded of my own disdain for posters who would use the forum as a veiled cover for their religuous or political agendas.

Seems to me that I have cited some lyrics at the end of posts where I was responding defensively in the past to overly harsh criticism, or so the room's general defense of me seemed to agree.

I would pop in citings of lyrics of GL's that spoke of compassion, candor, tolerance. etc. By using our common denominator, Gord, it seemed fair ground only when a few ppl were rather rude, and I chose a socratic response instead of the ever-popular "oh-yeah?" , or "neener-neener" LOL.

Anyhway, if my posts bring to mind a presumptuous, or innappropriate level of calling to Gord's rather frequent religuous songs or passages, and if these have been noticed as characteristic or preachy, I would appreciate the input and prompting to modify my post contents.

Thank you for anyone considering commenting in a helpful manner; I would appreciate it immensely.

Thanks in advance, Steve (Geo..man_

[ March 30, 2006, 03:50: Message edited by: geodeticman ]

03-30-2006, 02:53 AM	#15
geodeticman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Colorado Rockies- Rampart Range Posts: 261	Silverheels, Brink, Sydney Steve: Would any of you, or any other forum members inclined to, be so kind as to comment upon the ocassional reference I have made about religion by virtue of citing quotes from GL songs that are or include religuous lyrics. I certainly do not mean laboriously reading my frequent longer posts. Rather, just a general impression or any level you wish. I definately would benefit from this constructive critique if applicable. After reading your posts I am reminded of my own disdain for posters who would use the forum as a veiled cover for their religuous or political agendas. Seems to me that I have cited some lyrics at the end of posts where I was responding defensively in the past to overly harsh criticism, or so the room's general defense of me seemed to agree. I would pop in citings of lyrics of GL's that spoke of compassion, candor, tolerance. etc. By using our common denominator, Gord, it seemed fair ground only when a few ppl were rather rude, and I chose a socratic response instead of the ever-popular "oh-yeah?" , or "neener-neener" LOL. Anyhway, if my posts bring to mind a presumptuous, or innappropriate level of calling to Gord's rather frequent religuous songs or passages, and if these have been noticed as characteristic or preachy, I would appreciate the input and prompting to modify my post contents. Thank you for anyone considering commenting in a helpful manner; I would appreciate it immensely. Thanks in advance, Steve (Geo..man_ [ March 30, 2006, 03:50: Message edited by: geodeticman ]