Poofed Thread???
I guess the thread about the young lady that committed suicide because she had a brain tumor got poofed. How long did it take for it to get out of control?
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I didn't see anything out of line before I went to bed, this morning it was gone [:0]. I guess General Discussion can't be to general anymore [:(]. 0 -
I'm not sure why some folks have to take it so personal that they have to be nasty, it after all was her life. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Wrangler
I guess the thread about the young lady that committed suicide because she had a brain tumor got poofed. How long did it take for it to get out of control?
Right around the point that the joke was floated about you and I changing each other's diapers someday. Can't express an opinion that isn't in lockstep with the rest of the herd, you know.[;)]0 -
Its a tough crowd, ya gotta be able to give and take without getting your feelings hurt. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by GuvamintCheese
Its a tough crowd, ya gotta be able to give and take without getting your feelings hurt.
Indeed.0 -
quote:Originally posted by GuvamintCheese
Its a tough crowd, ya gotta be able to give and take without getting your feelings hurt.
GFY.0 -
Good For You? 0 -
quote:Originally posted by GuvamintCheese
Good For You?
Nope, just a smiley face.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Flying Clay Disk
quote:Originally posted by GuvamintCheese
Its a tough crowd, ya gotta be able to give and take without getting your feelings hurt.
Is getting pissed off equal to getting your feelings hurt???
[:D]
I think its close....[:D]0 -
quote:Originally posted by 35 Whelen
quote:Originally posted by GuvamintCheese
Good For You?
Nope, just a smiley face.
[:D]0 -
What did I miss?
Did somebody die?0 -
quote:Originally posted by sxsnuf
What did I miss?
Did somebody die?
No. Someone offed themselves because they couldn't take it.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
quote:Originally posted by sxsnuf
What did I miss?
Did somebody die?
No. Someone offed themselves because they couldn't take it.
Hey now, that's dangerous thinking! Don't you know that you're supposed to tow the line and follow the herd?
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Oh.
I guess I didnt know that individual.0 -
quote:Originally posted by GuvamintCheese
Its a tough crowd, ya gotta be able to give and take without getting your feelings hurt.
I've often wondered about the "getting your feelings hurt" statement.
If someone comes off as an ass and gets lit up, it's one thing but all too often, someone can say something and things get out of hand.
We can all agree that an adult exchange of ideas can be of benefit to all if we're open minded and show what was once referred to as manners.
Some make a joke about things that don't rate some simple minded quip when others are treating a subject with respect and are just trying to be helpful.(I'm not pointing fingers, I'm just saying...)
If a little more respect was given where respect is due and we all acted as adults as opposed some acting like kids in a pissing contest, we might actually have more people posting with new ideas and topics of interest.
If you look at the new members and those that have been members for years, all too many fail to get involved in forum topics.
I'm not saying there is intimidation by some here but there has to be a reason people join the forums and say little if anything.
I don't take things said here personally because no one knows me personally so things said are "in one ear and out the other" but not all feel that way.
I'm neither prude nor do-gooder but I do think respect should be given when respect is shown.
I'm curious to how many will flame me for what I've said. [8D]
Not that it matters....0 -
quote:Originally posted by 35 Whelen
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
quote:Originally posted by sxsnuf
What did I miss?
Did somebody die?
No. Someone offed themselves because they couldn't take it.
Hey now, that's dangerous thinking! Don't you know that you're supposed to tow the line and follow the herd?
[:D][;)]
baaaaa0 -
No flaming here.
I would just say that respect is earned, not granted.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Flying Clay Disk
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
quote:Originally posted by sxsnuf
What did I miss?
Did somebody die?
No. Someone offed themselves because they couldn't take it.
Really???
Is that really how you feel? Given the same situation, the same diagnosis...what would you do?
Waste away in agony, a burden to all those around you who love you, drag everyone else down with you. For who's benefit, yours?
Brave, very brave.
If my family feels that I am a burden to them, for any reason, that's the reason I am going to hang on.0 -
Here we go!
BTW, what makes this woman so noteworthy.
Is she the first to use Oryguns assisted suicide law?
Maybe just the first to invite the TV cameras along.
I thought this was a deeply personal, private decision.
Has her family written a book yet?0 -
quote:Originally posted by Flying Clay Disk
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
quote:Originally posted by sxsnuf
What did I miss?
Did somebody die?
No. Someone offed themselves because they couldn't take it.
Really???
Is that really how you feel? Given the same situation, the same diagnosis...what would you do?
Waste away in agony, a burden to all those around you who love you, drag everyone else down with you. For who's benefit, yours?
Brave, very brave.
My guess is, he has no one that would give a damn.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Flying Clay Disk
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
quote:Originally posted by Flying Clay Disk
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
quote:Originally posted by sxsnuf
What did I miss?
Did somebody die?
No. Someone offed themselves because they couldn't take it.
Really???
Is that really how you feel? Given the same situation, the same diagnosis...what would you do?
Waste away in agony, a burden to all those around you who love you, drag everyone else down with you. For who's benefit, yours?
Brave, very brave.
If my family feels that I am a burden to them, for any reason, that's the reason I am going to hang on.
If you're even remotely serious, I think you've just taken the definition of "hate" to a new plateau.
Just what sort of character does the family member that feels that another family member is a burden possess? I'd say they were a class among none.0 -
Quite a number of people have used Oregon's Assisted Suicide law. Few have been as public about it as this young woman. Her reasons for her decision, and the public way she approached it were her own.
Why that circumstance causes the reaction it does on here is a question for the ages.0 -
quote:Originally posted by GuvamintCheese
quote:Originally posted by Flying Clay Disk
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
quote:Originally posted by sxsnuf
What did I miss?
Did somebody die?
No. Someone offed themselves because they couldn't take it.
Really???
Is that really how you feel? Given the same situation, the same diagnosis...what would you do?
Waste away in agony, a burden to all those around you who love you, drag everyone else down with you. For who's benefit, yours?
Brave, very brave.
My guess is, he has no one that would give a damn.
You would be wrong. Care to swing again?0 -
I think it got so much attention because:
1. She announced the day she was going to die.
2. She was young.
3. She was pretty.
I believe all life is sacred but not everyody believes the way I do. It is a horrible way to die. She decided to avoid it.0 -
quote:Originally posted by jev1969
I think it got so much attention because:
1. She announced the day she was going to die.
2. She was young.
3. She was pretty.
All three make it newsworthy, but the reason she came into the spotlight in the first place is because she had to move to Oregon to do it because it's illegal in her home state (California).
She was advocating changing the law in Cali and elsewhere.....and because she was young and pretty the news media picked it up.0 -
Thankfully, none of us had to make that decision and I pray none of us ever do. 0 -
Well, I'll say this, and no more. I stood by my first wife, and the mother of my then small children, as she had everything taken from her, one piece at a time, by this same disease. Stage 4 glioblastoma, malignant brain tumor. She went through numerous horrible surgeries, radiations, and other procedures. We saw one clinical trial after another fall through. They were radical, but held a hint of promise, where the traditional held none. I saw this vibrant, radiant, loving beautiful woman, reduced to the point where all she could do was breathe. I had to feed her with a turkey baster. It was no way for a proud woman to go, but she would not take the easy way, because of her children.
My children are grown, now, and there are grandkids she never got to meet.
Having seen, and livd with this all first hand, I would not die that way.
God bless this woman's family. I hold no criticism for her for what she did.
Dan0 -
quote:Originally posted by jev1969
I think it got so much attention because:
1. She announced the day she was going to die.
2. She was young.
3. She was pretty.
4. She didn't appear sick, but full of life
I believe all life is sacred but not everyody believes the way I do. It is a horrible way to die. She decided to avoid it.0 -
PETA member?[:D] That there is funny 0 -
quote:Originally posted by miles
quote:Originally posted by GuvamintCheese
Its a tough crowd, ya gotta be able to give and take without getting your feelings hurt.
I've often wondered about the "getting your feelings hurt" statement.
If someone comes off as an ass and gets lit up, it's one thing but all too often, someone can say something and things get out of hand.
We can all agree that an adult exchange of ideas can be of benefit to all if we're open minded and show what was once referred to as manners.
Some make a joke about things that don't rate some simple minded quip when others are treating a subject with respect and are just trying to be helpful.(I'm not pointing fingers, I'm just saying...)
If a little more respect was given where respect is due and we all acted as adults as opposed some acting like kids in a pissing contest, we might actually have more people posting with new ideas and topics of interest.
If you look at the new members and those that have been members for years, all too many fail to get involved in forum topics.
I'm not saying there is intimidation by some here but there has to be a reason people join the forums and say little if anything.
I don't take things said here personally because no one knows me personally so things said are "in one ear and out the other" but not all feel that way.
I'm neither prude nor do-gooder but I do think respect should be given when respect is shown.
I'm curious to how many will flame me for what I've said. [8D]
Not that it matters....
That's how it used to be here in the beginning. We had a few deep thinkers on these boards. I didn't always agree with them, but you could engage in a civil discussion. They made you think! In comes some Yahoos that just want to complain, argue and insult. The deep thinkers left, and I can't say that I blame them.0
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