--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, new.morning <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "authfriend" <jstein@> wrote: > > > > > > My statement above was *sarcasm*, a reference to > > Barry's assertion that what he said about me was > > "true." .. > > I get that you were playing areound a bit. Regardless, my > response was aimed at (my perception of) the fact that you > appear to give Barry and his words more importance than is > there -- as if reacting to a hissing snake when indeed all > that is there is a very limp rope.
<guffaw> Actually I was making fun of his image of himself as a hissing snake. In the grand > scheme of things, his opinion, nor anyone elses, is not that > important. Not worth reacting to IMO. Yeah, well, in the grand scheme of things, what are we doing wasting time on this forum anyway? In any case, it's not so much a problem with his *opinions* as that he knowingly says things about those he doesn't like that are factually false. I just think that's inexcusable from anybody, about anybody, but *especially* from someone who styles himself a long-time seeker, on a supposedly spiritual forum. > > I've already suggested putting both of us on > > moderation (as opposed to suspension) for the > > time being. > > Yes, thats a better plan. Particularly the voluntary > part. I suggest that the next time Barry baits you, > simply write Rick, ask that you both be moderated for > several days, and indicate you will do your utmost to > stay above the fray. As I said, I already suggested that. But Rick wasn't interested. > > Suspension with no warning, however, I don't > > think is appropriate. > > Yes, however, moderation without immediate warning would > seem ok though if that is an established policy. That's what I meant--if it's announced that such a policy has been established, then everyone has fair warning.