Recent content by VaughanJB

Makes sense, but we're not all Americans. For example, why should the same thing be allowed just because it's not American?

I accept that. But it's not private talk for me, in this case it's merely clarification. I mean, you might interpret something I write as heinous, but given my overall posts, is that really what I meant, or just the way you saw it? Ask! That's all I'm saying. I'm guessing Matrix hates...

Fine. But my message would be - you don't need a funeral to process your grief. Take your time, in your time, and in your own way. You don't need an appointed date where you bring flowers, sing a song, and recite a prayer. Instead, get on with life. Same with tombs - but two fold. I've...

Yes it is. And once he's made a decision, then it is what it is. We should accept that. However, I take your interpretation are being too literal. Does Matrix really mind if there's a political comment, or does he care more about the overall effect such a post might engender? I think he's...

Well, that was unfortunate. I guess you learned what you needed to know about that person, right? But don't let one bad experience ruin the party (as it were). People will have disagreements. We all ought to mature enough to recognize that, and know that as an online community, being civil...

I think I saw one once, but it was quickly removed. Honestly, I haven't sensed this is a huge issue on the site. Perhaps our owner is quick off the mark.

Ms. Dolly doesn't have any time for me, but that doesn't mean anything at times such as this. Get well, HD, and I hope it's not too long before you make a full recovery. 💋

Firstly, I'm sorry for you if this truly bothers you. That must have been disappointing. As people here will know, I have a very real view that once I'm gone, I'm gone. I don't want a grave, nor do I want a headstone. I don't need a ceremony. I've done the best I can, but once I'm gone...

One of the truly glorious gifts given to us is that we get to set our own meaning to ourselves, and to things. As such, there is no overbearing meaning to life, imo. Well, other than continuing to live. I have the full intention of being here tomorrow. ;) Still, we live in a society, and...

I get it. However, this whole area has gotten very very complicated. For example, back in ye olde days you'd have a circle of friends. Those friends would be a trusted resource. You knew, roughly, what they knew about, and information is freely shared. This is a community of knowledge, a...

This makes me laugh out loud. The old "I might need that someday" argument is, basically, how hoarding starts. But then, I laugh at myself, because I have three huge boxes of..........cables. I'm talking every kind of cable associated with computers, from printer cables, network cables...

Since we're all aware of our reaction to something - why do so few people bother to PM the person that has offended them in order to have a conversation about it?

My point wasn't about the politics rule, exactly. I support the rule. I've also been accused of breaching it. Why would I breach it if I support the rule? Because of that fine line. For example - you can't fully discuss the Middle East without considering the politics of it. The politics...

I just got off the phone to my mother who is 90 years young. Sure, she's a little frail these days, and her days of going to the disco are over. That said, she's totally with it and we had a normal conversation. There's hope for me yet!

So - these guys got four years and three months fail time. They'll serve 40% of that. Sycamore Gap: Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers sentenced to 4 years and 3 months in jail for felling famous tree