You most certainly are not!!!

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Well, I did a snotty thing when I first came on board. And I'm sorry for it.

I wasn't used to all of the long signatures, so I made a comment about them. Not nasty, but not accepting either. A kind poster told me that there was a feature to ignore signatures. Well, I never utilized that feature and now I actually LIKE all of the photos & clever phrases that accompany a person's post. Go figure.

Hi there...long time no see

We all can slip into being snotty from time to time...it's just human nature. And it's forgivable.

The trick is to not post *only* snotty things or *only* things that don't have anything to do with the board's predominant culture (except maybe in the Off Topic thread where I think I've seen everything except maybe a pink unicorn with purple polka dots pass through tap dancing and singing ).

I feel sad for the people that don't get the board culture here...it is mostly very easy-going and friendly and fun and you have to be doing something seriously wrong or annoying to get yourself on an ignore list or get everyone really mad at you.

I've only ever really gotten mad at one user here, that was during the heat of the strike and that person was accusing VDO's production company of somehow promoting scabbing or was somehow going against the writers. I knew that this person was misinformed (and I also understood that this person wanted to be wrong but felt he/she had to speak up) and sure enough the source of this person's information was a really unreliable gossip column.

We also vigorously debated whether VDO supported the strike (he did) and whether he had to come out to the picket lines to prove it (most of us said no,this person insisted that he had to). VDO showed up to the lines *more than once* and on one occasion was the most recognizable actor on the line and so he gave every single media outlet interviews (sadly it was mostly local media who were covering the strike). And we all know he tends to be a private person.

I am now over it, that feeling of needing to be right in public. But at the time boy was I mad and I really argued hard with that other person, who has not posted since. I hope she/he knows that I don't bear a grudge towards her/him, it's just that I felt the need to defend VDO which of course was rather stupid because he's more than capable of defending himself.

Seriously I would not mess with him. He used to be a bouncer and it's not hard for him to appear authoritative and intimidating if he needs to.

The Vault (cutting people as much slack as I can and hopefully mellowing in my old age)

Welcome back, DonnaJo! Good to see you again!

This just made me wonder how many lists I'm on. Never thought about that before.

I love the ignore user feature, it can come in very handy for one's sanity and blood pressure.

I have very few folks on ignore - only a certain group that has been repeatedly obnoxious. It saves me from saying something I might later regret. I consider this to be a place to share and have fun - not to get upset.

And WHY would anyone want to choose to ignore you Vault? You provide us with invaluable information.

I've said this in a few threads, but this one was just screaming for praise.

I am so happy that i decided to join this forum and try to become active in the 'madness' as it was referred to on the initial post. So many people that I've come in contact with in threads have gone out of their way to welcome me, and it warms my heart to see that you all can do that so readily.

I am an administrator on two other forums (not LOCI based) and I know how intimidating it is for new members to come into a community where so many relationships are already established, but you guys have all been -really- cool and I just wanted to make sure that you all know that I appreciate it and look forward to getting to know you as time goes on

HELLO LOCI-philes. It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood and it's Friday!

I'm here for ya....BTW, in about 2 hours, I'll be making margueritas- - who wants some? Let's see, I've got chips, dip, popcorn, chocolate, VDO movies, and alcohol. If you need or want something else, just bring it with you when you come. Bring chairs...

::flashymom walks in carrying binoculars and launcher, on extra safe mode since we aren't underway yet, and grabs chair. Strategically positions chair to as to be able to adequately survey the area: Swiss pool deck and Mikey to the left, pirate ship w/Lozzie and the clipper pirates to the right, VDO movie viewing screen directly center...........:: All set! Hey, CI? Could we start with Happy Accidents, please? I need a little Sam Deed right now. Oh, and have Curtis bring me a pitcher of those maragaritas of yours and a straw, thanks! ::Adjusts deck chair, leans back and sighs:: ahhhhh, I just LOVE Friday!

well I've never put anyone on ignore.. but it is really a nice feature and i'm glad it is available,
hmm.. i wonder how many have me on ignore... i know there are probably some in the past(not here anymore) that probably did at some point.
i use to be pretty bad at defending opinions.. not just my own.. i feel we should be able to voice an opinion about the show or.. in off topic.. anything written there.. and I love debates.. i may come across bullish at times.. I also would be pretty uh.. assertive while ..uh debating.. but although i might have sounded a bit like a bully.. i'm not.. just outspoken.. i have calmed down a bit.. after some pretty ugly pm's..lol.. oh but i will be totaly honest about how i feel about the show and certain episodes.. so i may find myself on ignore list.. but just put me on the list.. don't pm me and call me a traitor..lol..please.

*bug*

I really do try to behave myself when I come here. I have always enjoyed reading your posts and your opinions even if I don't always respond. If I get a 'fire lit' under me, I can be hard to stop so I try to choose my words carefully.

I for one am always happy to see you around and I'm certain there are many others.

I love the ignore user feature ever since it's been shown to me and I do use it for the certain folks that have been depressing me lately and I also used it in the past for a certain group of people that I won't name but I don't think they are even in the forum anymore and if they are I don't see them but oh well.

It does pose the question if I am on anyone's ignore list. I hope not. I hope members enjoy hearing what I have to say as I enjoy reading what other members have to say. I really enjoy this place and it is my home away from home.

Thank you for such kind words.

I'm probably on someone's ignore list for some reason or another. I don't let it bother. I do have to say, I haven't used the feature until the past couple of weeks, and I have to say, that I kinda of like it, the only downside is when everyone gets in an uproar over something, and I don't know what's going on cause I can't read the post!

Sometimes I peek just to see what is going on. Its like the spoilers--hard to resist. But I usually regret it when I peek.

I know the feeling. I do the same thing. It's like why did I ignore them in the first place.

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I thought they were called Virgin Margaritas. Whatever they are called, I love them! I think its the slushy ice and the salt on the rim that I love the most. Hope your neighbors chickens are well-ventilated! I've got drill if they need a couple holes drilled.

I'm sorry I'm late in welcoming you gottalovegoren (I am of late an amateur labor activist and citizen journalist and not so much just a fan.) I am usually in the actors negotiations thread and not too many other places here at the USA CI Forum...hopefully when there is some entertainment industry 'labor peace' I can go back to messing around with my sites and just quietly supporting various friends gained during the WGA strike in their new business ventures as they come up

The closest I came to running a forum was running a Yahoo! group for a TV show called 100 Centre Street (our current CI showrunner Warren Leight was a producer on that show). But since my group never took off in huge numbers (although the people at A&E loved it so much it was linked by the official show website) I didn't have a lot of administrative problems. Instead the show got cancelled in the middle of its second season ...oh well...can't win 'em all. But much respect to you for being an admin...it's not always a fun job.

The Vault

Thank you for the kind words, gottalovegoren. I'm glad you are enjoying it here. I really like your signature. That collage of Bobby/VDO photos is awesome. The one in the lower right corner is so cute. Looks like he is peeping out under the upper photo.

Wow, what nice things to say! Thanks, gottalovegoren!



Hi, TCIF, who'd wanna ignore you?

You can always click "read this post" on any ignored user's post that you DO wanna read.

nada-ritas That's cute.

I've only used the ignore feature for one poster who was obviosly a troll. And that was quite awhile ago. I would say that 99.9 % of the people on here are wonderful and can maturely disagree and usually with humor which is what makes this board so much fun. I get cranky sometimes and try to think before I type when I'm in a mood.

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thanks for all the welcomes again, guys.

You can count on me hanging around here for awhile.

Your signature is nice, btw

thanks! i have this really cool photo program that does it for me. if anyone wants one, i can make them really easy if im given links to the pictures

When I first joined the board I tried to read through all the threads before posting just to get to know what had already been posted and the culture of the board. I had never joined a forum before so I didn't know all the features either. I also made a comment about the signatures and some kind soul posted and told me about the ignore signatures feature. It was a great help while I was reading through all the remaining threads but then I turned them back on because I liked them and I still do. I don't think my comment at the time was "snotty" but in any case I received a warm welcome so I'm still around.

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Hey, glad you can come!!! Did I mention the 52" hidef tv with Bose surround sound? Hey, gotta go 1st class, ya know? You bringing Curtis? cuz Giovanni could use some help....




Of course I'll have nadritas por tu! Just don't be late!

DetNat was the only one who was ever bad enough to make it to my ignore list, ooo the name just sends chills down my spine, she was my nemisis, Just like Nicole is to Bobby. Now the only bad thing about ignore list is, if someone quotes them, you still see their post.

Welcome!

Hey. Just activated my ignore list and you can all probably guess who I have on it. Really lost my cool earlier. Whoever left me the cookies and milk.....thanks! How did you know chocolate chip are my favorite?

DetNat is the reason we lost Lauren the second time. She reported DetNat twice to admin and when they still hadn't taken off that one post, Lauren left. I'm having a hard time getting her back on to stay.

Back to the Indians.

Andy

I left the cookies and milk and you are welcome. They are kind of my trademark. I'd put them in my signature, but I might have to remove Goren or Logan and we can't have that! I never met a problem that can't be solved by a good chocolate chip cookie.

I hope you can convince Lauren to come back and play with us. We have new episodes coming! Its gonna get even more fun around here in the next few days!

Indians, huh? I loved the movie "The Indian in the Closet". Wait, is that the right name? Now its gonna bug me until I find out.

Indian in the Cupboard?

thanks vault...come on sunday!!

*bug*

Yes! Thank you! Closet just didn't sound right. I think I still have that on VHS. Maybe I'll dig it out and watch it this weekend.

I think we still have it too, lol. Haven't seen it in years though.

I was here during her last few days. . .I believe I reported that one a couple of times, and I almost left cause of her. . .

Well now I am wondering if I am on someones ignore list too...

Why would I ignore you? You hardly ever done wrong to me

Just had me wondering...I CAN be a pain sometimes.

Although, I consider everyone here a friend. I enjoy all thoe posts, even if I do not respond to each one.

The only pain you cause around here is to yourself-What with all that falling down you do.

..::rubs ointment on VDO thud inflicted bruises::

It is such a great movie! Hubby and I saw it back when it first hit the theatres and loved it. I remembered it when The Son got older. Turns out, the novel it's based on is on his Accelerated Reader list for school; he read it and tested on it for school, then we rented the movie. He loved it so much, we got it for him for Christmas. He's watched it with several of his friends who then turned around and read the book for school!

what book was that?

Same title, The Indian in the Cupboard.

I've never saw or read that book, but maybe I can check it out or watch the movie. My mom and brother and I have been looking for books to read for the summer, but all the books are all so teen-dramatic and stuff. We've been reading Classic Greek books like The Odyssey, the Iliad and The Dialogues of Plato. I like stories of toys coming to life; I even wrote a book about it about my own toys (I gave it to my parents as a Christmas present). I'm trying to learn how to write better so I can write a second book about lions and also LOCi stories that I have in mind.

Your parents must have LOVED it!

It does make you wonder doesn't it? I can be a real itch sometimes so now I wonder if I'm blocked by anyone.

You most definitely are NOT on my block list (actually only a certain 1 masquerading as a group is on mine) since I like everyone here. Just don't see the need to take verbal abuse on the threads or in PMs if it can be avoided.