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Just sayin said:
Please don't try to interpret, or put your own spin on what I said. I quote: "I don’t know about the not joining in because of a limited education though, you make it sound as though those without one aren’t entitled to an opinion, or are not capable of learning?"
In other words, that means that those without a formal education also have views which they're entitled to and a lack of shouldn't prevent them from stating them. If you don't like that, then learn to live with it!
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Just keep diggin. In other words, you js, find yourself in a hole and apparently you aren't smart enough to stop digging.
 
Just sayin said:
Then come and debate with me instead of making assumptions about what I've said and sniping with single line comments from the sidelines. That way you'll get my views without the need to try to interpret them. :) Which after all, is the point of the thread?
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I rest my case.
 
Pappy said:
I think joining this forum is the best thing since sliced bread. I can express myself in more ways then I would ever to some of my friends. I don't join in a lot of the more intelligent conversations as I have had a limited amount of education and do not feel qualified to speak on these subjects.

I have always gone out of my way to avoid subjects I don't feel comfortable in, although I enjoy reading ALL of your conversations. I say, bring it on. I'm listening, just not commenting.
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I agree with you completely Pappy about the forum! :coolthumb: I know exactly what you mean, as I'm the same way. If I'm not knowledgeable in a certain area, then I stay out of the discussion, because I wouldn't have any thoughts or opinions to share on that particular topic. However, like you, I will usually read those threads and take what I will from them.

Just sayin said:
I don’t know about the not joining in because of a limited education though, you make it sound as though those without one aren’t entitled to an opinion, or are not capable of learning?
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I agree with Nwlady, I didn't take what Pappy said like that at all. I don't think he's saying that lack of knowledge makes him not entitled to an opinion, wouldn't it be common sense to say that if I don't know much about a subject, then I wouldn't have much of an informed opinion to give? Also, he never suggested that he was incapable of learning, he clearly said he was reading and listening, although not commenting.

I don't see Nwlady misinterpreting anything, looking for any "key words", or "wading" in with a "tirade" of "assumptions". Perhaps the pot calling the kettle black here? Perhaps you might be the one looking for and using 'key words' and making assumptions? Remember, we're not paying you here, you don't need to perform.
 
Just sayin said:
The case has been closed by both parties SeaBreeze, no need for you to sit on the sidelines and surface at the end to try to stir things up again.
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Nothing's "closed" because you say it is, and your opinion is not the final one here. You're making assumptions again, I was not stirring anything up. I was just pointing out that you may have misinterpreted what the poster was saying, and your accusations regarding Nwlady were not reasonable.

I'm not sitting on any sidelines and surfacing at the end, I'm simply joining in on the discussion. You're not a teacher in a classroom here Just Sayin, and you don't have to talk down to all those around you. Your responses are appropriate for this thread though, perhaps Vivjen was correct in her notice of a change in the last few weeks.
 
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After reading through the whole discussion, and pretty much following it along; I really think that what EVERYONE is trying (in their own way) to say, is that we are all welcome to either join in any discussion, or to not join in, depending on whether we are interested or not; and nothing to do with how much education or knowledge we have on the subject being discussed.
That is how it should be, as far as I am concerned, as well.
Sometimes, the thread is about something I don't understand well enough to contribute, but I like to read it and learn more, or even ask a question of one of the more knowledgeable members. Sometimes, I don't know a lot; but have my own opinion or idea about something (like the lost airplane), and I just like to be involved in the topic, so I go ahead and post anyway.

As long as we are not attacking the poster, I think that being able to join in where and when we please is how it should be.
 
Happyflowerlady said:
After reading through the whole discussion, and pretty much following it along; I really think that what EVERYONE is trying (in their own way) to say, is that we are all welcome to either join in any discussion, or to not join in, depending on whether we are interested or not; and nothing to do with how much education or knowledge we have on the subject being discussed.
That is how it should be, as far as I am concerned, as well.
Sometimes, the thread is about something I don't understand well enough to contribute, but I like to read it and learn more, or even ask a question of one of the more knowledgeable members. Sometimes, I don't know a lot; but have my own opinion or idea about something (like the lost airplane), and I just like to be involved in the topic, so I go ahead and post anyway.

As long as we are not attacking the poster, I think that being able to join in where and when we please is how it should be.
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Well said Happyflowerlady, I agree.
 
I've found in many cases that the best reply to posters who annoy us is none at all. Ignore their input and carry on as though the post was never made at all. Nothing derails a stirrer more than being ignored. Just a suggestion.

Now that I agree with.
 
No, I'm on the same wavelength with you Di. I don't agree with Just Sayin all that often and sometimes I have no idea what he is on about but I'm prepared to engage him in conversation to learn more about him, his thinking and his experiences in life. It's the last mentioned that he has been holding back on but people only open up when they feel comfortable enough to do so. I hold back a lot more than I reveal as a matter of self protection.

There are threads on this forum that I wouldn't be bothered commenting on. Women's eyebrows comes to mind. Rather than wade in with a dismissive comment, I just shuffle on to something that interests me more. If there's nothing on offer, I try to start something new.

Some of these fly, others sink like lead balloons, which is a learning exercise in itself.

Oh yeah, I nearly forgot.

Happy Birthday Caspar

 
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