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   ctsjr | Jan 20, 2009 09:53pm | #1

   Thanks. Might I suggest that Taunton/FWW have new members submit their screen names for approval to stop this nonsense in the future? This sort of thing has not been a problem, but in light of the hope and promise we've witnessed today in our new president, it's a shame to give a knuckle-dragging goof a forum in which to express their views. I'm grateful to the two Knots members who very appropriately took this person to task. Tom

   "Notice that at no time do my fingers leave my hand"
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   GEide | Jan 20, 2009 10:09pm | #2

   Hi Tom,

   That's a good suggestion but hopefully it won't get to that point. As you mentioned, Knots members do a good job of helping with policing and taking people to task when needed.

   Thanks to all for the assistance.

   GinaFineWoodworking.com

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   derekborne | Jan 20, 2009 11:12pm | #3

   how is saying, you wouldn't spit down someones arse hole, taking someone to task?  Is that not just as offensive as the "screen name"

    

   Derek Borne

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   Napie | Jan 20, 2009 11:27pm | #5

   At least as much.  It is just not as P.C.

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   dgreen | Jan 21, 2009 07:58am | #7

   One is bigoted and racist, the other is a response to bigotry and racism. Do you truly not see the difference? 

    

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   Men will never be free until the last king is strangled with the entrails of the last priest.~ Denis Diderot

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   derekborne | Jan 22, 2009 03:34pm | #14

   Hatred is Hatred my friend.  

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   dgreen | Jan 22, 2009 04:59pm | #15

   All that's necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. If you embrace those who advocate racism you are no friend of mine. 

    

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   Men will never be free until the last king is strangled with the entrails of the last priest.~ Denis Diderot

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   derekborne | Jan 22, 2009 06:33pm | #17

   I am not embracing racism, I am stating that the comment you made is no more appropriate than the screen name that is in question.   Adding a different kind of fuel to a fire is still fueling a fire.  Perhaps the best thing to do is let a fire die.  With that comment, I shall now practice what I preach.

    

   Derek Borne

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   gofigure57 | Jan 21, 2009 01:12pm | #8

   "Is that not just as offensive as the screen name? "

          Not even close.

                           Tom.

    

       

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   Napie | Jan 20, 2009 11:26pm | #4

   Great, you want more of "big Brother" in whatever form approving how we live our lives.  You must support censorship when YOU agree with it.

   I'm glad you view it as "the light of hope" but remember 47% of us voted the other way and may just see it a bit different.

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   Mackwood | Jan 21, 2009 02:42am | #6

   "--in light of the hope and promise---"

   He's just a politician, not Jesus Christ or even a visitor from another galaxy!  Hope for the best but be prepared to accept something just a little bit less!!

   Regards,

   Mack"Close enough for government work=measured with a micrometer, marked with chalk and cut with an axe"

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   forestgirl | Jan 21, 2009 09:04pm | #10

   Granted, my memory isn't perfect, but I have to say that in many years on Knots, this is the first time I know of this particular situation (1st post = serious violation).  IMHO, it's overkill to respond to this incident with such a major change in process of registering and posting.  Not to mention the additional nitpicky work for Sysop.forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

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   ctsjr | Jan 22, 2009 04:33am | #12

   Agreed. After thinking about the few incidents of abuse, the present system is fine. It's nice to know 'Big Sister' is reading and is looking out for the enjoyment of the users. Knots is a great resource. Tom"Notice that at no time do my fingers leave my hand"

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   KiddervilleAcres | Jan 22, 2009 05:01am | #13

   All things considered I think we do a pretty Fine job of policing ourselves for the most part.

   My hat's off to you all.Bob @ Kidderville Acres

   A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!

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   Cincinnati | Jan 22, 2009 05:38pm | #16

   Keep things as is. We are good policemen of ourselves.Greg

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   MikeHennessy | Jan 21, 2009 03:25pm | #9

   Thank you!

   Mike Hennessy
   Pittsburgh, PA

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   Christopher_Hawkins | Jan 22, 2009 01:50am | #11

   I thankfully didn't see the post, but I feel compelled to support the concept of a firm hand in keeping things civil.  I've abandoned a couple of forums when the moderators didn't keep things under control.  Life is too short to expose yourself to nonsense and hate.  I don't know who first said it,  but...  "Never mud wrestle with a pig.  You'll both get dirty and the pig will enjoy it."

   Censorship is OK in private forums such as this one.  Government censorship is another matter.

   Peace....