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Posted by Dinah on February 27, 2003, at 20:07:50
In reply to The humour of Bob, posted by OddipusRex on February 27, 2003, at 19:55:36
Posted by Dinah on February 27, 2003, at 20:09:16
In reply to Lou's request to Dinah » Dinah, posted by Lou Pilder on February 27, 2003, at 19:43:45
No, Lou. I'm sorry, but that would be dreadfully intemperate of me.
I find Dr. Bob to be quite frequently smart and funny.
Posted by dreamerz on February 27, 2003, at 20:32:01
In reply to Re: Lou's request to Dinah » Lou Pilder, posted by Dinah on February 27, 2003, at 20:09:16
I'm with Lou , I need examples~
(\/)
(';')
(")(")hehehe
Posted by Lou Pilder on February 27, 2003, at 20:33:53
In reply to The humour of Bob, posted by OddipusRex on February 27, 2003, at 19:55:36
OR,
You wote,[...one of my favorites...]
Now I looked that up in your link and Dr. Bob gave an asnswer to a question,[...did you ever hear of...?].
Dr. Bob's answer was,[yes]. Could you identify the element(s) of humor that you observe in that one-word reply? If you could, then I could have a better understanding of other's elements of humor and try to see it myself .
Lou
Posted by Dinah on February 27, 2003, at 20:36:34
In reply to Lou's reply to OddipusRex-1B » OddipusRex, posted by Lou Pilder on February 27, 2003, at 20:33:53
Lou, that's the thing about humor. It can't be explained. You either find it funny or you don't.
I have that problem a lot. I often don't get jokes. But it has been my long experience that it is useless to try to get someone to explain. Not only do I never get it, but it ceases to be funny to them.
Posted by Dinah on February 27, 2003, at 20:39:59
In reply to Re: Lou's reply to OddipusRex-1B » Lou Pilder, posted by Dinah on February 27, 2003, at 20:36:34
I like giving compliments when I think they're deserved. But I didn't mean to stir up a hornets nest.
(Fretful frown)
Posted by dreamerz on February 27, 2003, at 20:42:56
In reply to Lou's reply to OddipusRex-1B » OddipusRex, posted by Lou Pilder on February 27, 2003, at 20:33:53
that the object of your desire could say any blah blah blah and it could be humor/funny..
Bob oh bob~what are you up to?
I guess you are writing some epic research thingy..will it be as funny as the other one?
t e a s e :-)
Posted by Lou Pilder on February 27, 2003, at 20:46:51
In reply to Re: Lou's request to Dinah, posted by dreamerz on February 27, 2003, at 20:32:01
dreamerz,
You wrote,[...I'm with Lou...need examples...].
I agree with you because without the identification of the alledgedly {humorous} posts, ther is the [potential] for some , and even those that just look and sdo not contribute, to see things differently and, perhaps, gert a wrong impression here about what is humorous and what is not considered by the community. I would not like to be associated with a post that is considered by some to be humorous , if I was to consider that post cruel, demeaning or defaming. With identification of the posts in question, others could voice their point of view. without identification, they are denied to voice their objection, if they have one.
Lou
Posted by Dinah on February 27, 2003, at 20:49:08
In reply to Re: The thing about krushes is..., posted by dreamerz on February 27, 2003, at 20:42:56
If you want to keep teasing me, you're going to have to move it to social.
Posted by dreamerz on February 27, 2003, at 20:52:22
In reply to Re: The thing about krushes is..., posted by dreamerz on February 27, 2003, at 20:42:56
discussed in your own private emailing worlds as this is soley an Administration board..
Alternatively discussion can be held at:
We love/hate Doc O Bob . com (million hits a month-gasp)
Posted by Dinah on February 27, 2003, at 20:52:37
In reply to Lou's response to the post by dreamerz » dreamerz, posted by Lou Pilder on February 27, 2003, at 20:46:51
Lou, now I feel bad about something that was meant to be playful and good spirited. You know I wasn't referring to anything that was cruel.
Could we just drop this thread, because I feel really sad about it now.
Posted by Lou Pilder on February 27, 2003, at 21:06:25
In reply to Re: Dinah's request to Lou, posted by Dinah on February 27, 2003, at 20:52:37
Dinah,
You have requested for me to[... drop this thread...].
Now I would be glad to for you wrote that you [...feel sad..] about it.
But a post here can have two edges and cut both ways. So I hope that you could understand my concern about your post.
Best regards,
Lou
Posted by Dinah on February 27, 2003, at 21:19:51
In reply to Lou's reply to Dinah's request to Lou » Dinah, posted by Lou Pilder on February 27, 2003, at 21:06:25
I appreciate your consideration.
Posted by dreamerz on February 27, 2003, at 21:31:39
In reply to Re: Thank you. » Lou Pilder, posted by Dinah on February 27, 2003, at 21:19:51
Posted by Lou Pilder on February 27, 2003, at 22:35:17
In reply to Re: Dinah's request to Lou, posted by Dinah on February 27, 2003, at 20:52:37
Dinah,
You wrote,[...you know that I wasn't referring to anything that was {cruel}...].
Yes, I agree with you that {you} were not referring to anything that was cruel. Your post was about what posts of [Dr. Bob's] that you thought were funny. {You} never wrote anything that was cruel, and I never wrote that what you wrote was {being cruel} and if you are [feeling bad] about that, then you should be aware that I do not think that {your} post was cruel, only that there could be a post by Dr. Bob that you thought to be a funny response, that others could have thought to be a cruel response. So if you are worrying about whether you wrote something that was cruel, you do not have to be concerned about me thinking that whatever you wrote was cruel.
Best wishes,
Lou
Posted by Dinah on February 27, 2003, at 22:41:08
In reply to Lou's reply to Dinah's request to Lou-2C » Dinah, posted by Lou Pilder on February 27, 2003, at 22:35:17
Posted by dreamerz on February 27, 2003, at 23:37:40
In reply to Re: Thank you again. I appreciate that. (nm) » Lou Pilder, posted by Dinah on February 27, 2003, at 22:41:08
Posted by Dinah on February 28, 2003, at 7:32:34
In reply to Re: long thread from few kind words : ) (nm) » Dinah, posted by dreamerz on February 27, 2003, at 23:37:40
Posted by wendy b. on February 28, 2003, at 11:54:17
In reply to Lou's reply to OddipusRex-1B » OddipusRex, posted by Lou Pilder on February 27, 2003, at 20:33:53
> OR,
> You wote,[...one of my favorites...]
> Now I looked that up in your link and Dr. Bob gave an asnswer to a question,[...did you ever hear of...?].
> Dr. Bob's answer was,[yes]. Could you identify the element(s) of humor that you observe in that one-word reply? If you could, then I could have a better understanding of other's elements of humor and try to see it myself .
> Lou
Lou, sometimes, I have to admit, your sensibilities are right on target, at least for me.A one-word answer in the middle of a very disputatious thread seems very dismissive to me, and it did when I read it back then, too.
I don't consider myself a person lacking in the Sense of Humor Department; I've even been known to joke around a little here... (!) And I know I have witnessed Lou's sense of humor many times, too.
But in the middle of a lot of hurt feelings on that thread, Bob's ironic reply may have ended up hurting another person's feelings on top of it all. It did seem kinda mean-spirited.
Dinah, I'm sorry you're sad you started the thread. You get to have an opinion, and I agree with you that Bob can be quite funny. But for Lou to express himself, to have an opinion too, and have that make you sad... I don't know, but it seems to be an over-reaction (?), and somewhat unfair. Or is it that the thread is now belaboring a fine point of discussion that you didn't want it to?
Forgive me if I overstep my boundaries with these questions, here. It's just that threads have lives of their own, and we all don't have to agree, as long as our disagreements are civil (within the definitions Bob has established). I see nothing uncivil in what Lou posted, just a sensitivity to others' feelings. And you know that's always ok - right?
Different points of view don't have to result in painful experiences, do they?
Yours sincerely,
Wendy
Posted by Lou Pilder on February 28, 2003, at 12:19:42
In reply to Re: Lou's reply, etc., posted by wendy b. on February 28, 2003, at 11:54:17
Wendy,
Thank you for your tremendous insight into this discussion.
Best regards,
Lou
Posted by Dinah on February 28, 2003, at 12:20:56
In reply to Re: Lou's reply, etc., posted by wendy b. on February 28, 2003, at 11:54:17
> Dinah, I'm sorry you're sad you started the thread. You get to have an opinion, and I agree with you that Bob can be quite funny. But for Lou to express himself, to have an opinion too, and have that make you sad... I don't know, but it seems to be an over-reaction (?), and somewhat unfair. Or is it that the thread is now belaboring a fine point of discussion that you didn't want it to?
>I have admitted that I am overreacting. I'm not feeling at all well right now, quite unstable really, and I really think I shouldn't be posting. It's hard to stop sometimes, tho. But was it necessary to point it out again, after I've already admitted it? And I don't think it was unfair. I explained to Lou the problem, and I think he understood, and I thanked him for understanding. I appreciate his kindness in helping me out of a mess I got into.
I know I'm unstable when under stress. And I've tried to keep my posts uncontroversial because I'm under stress right now. And I misjudged. I know your intent wasn't to shame me, and I know I'm overreacting to feel shame at what you said.
And now I hope I'll have the self discipline enough to quit reading the board until I feel better.
Posted by Dinah on February 28, 2003, at 12:31:43
In reply to Re: Well, here I go making an idiot of myself. » wendy b., posted by Dinah on February 28, 2003, at 12:20:56
before reading my last post.
Posted by dreamerz on February 28, 2003, at 12:36:15
In reply to Re: Wendy, please read apology on thread below, posted by Dinah on February 28, 2003, at 12:31:43
..shouldn't of taken Dinahs post and tried to be funny..
Posted by Dinah on February 28, 2003, at 12:38:09
In reply to Re: It's MY fault OK !, posted by dreamerz on February 28, 2003, at 12:36:15
Posted by beardedlady on February 28, 2003, at 17:26:23
In reply to Re: Well, here I go making an idiot of myself. » wendy b., posted by Dinah on February 28, 2003, at 12:20:56
You might not have thought about this, but it is O.K. to make a positive comment or compliment someone without having to explain yourself!
beardy : )>
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