[GL of Sector 2814]

I don’t think I’ve encountered you on any of the evolution posts before and, from what I’ve seen all of your questioning has been sincere and not motivated by anything but a real want to know. I completely respect that. Any generality that is implied is meant for a specific crowd of troublemakers (ironic, ain’t it?) on these threads and not for folks open to reasonable and honest debate and civil disagreement.

Keep in mind that I was one of the atheistic "evos" to which you sent post #2, where you mentioned your need to either encourage or offend. It seemed rather unlikely that you were trying to encourage me, so I (understandably, I think) assumed the latter.

Given your explanation, I certainly retract my charge of hypocrisy.

These sorts of threads always seem to degenerate into a name-calling contest (Pawn of Satan! Superstitious dolt!). I always try (and usually succeed) to keep things civil, and encourage others to do the same.

[Gordon Greene]

Yeah... it’s hard not to get lost in the fray. It wouldn’t be the first time I’ve inadvertantly offended someone I did not mean to. If you sling enough words from time to time you forget who the good guys are. I try to look at a persons posting history before I deem a particular post offensive. There are some serial dolts around here and some folks that are just passionate about what they believe.

The original ping was copied and pasted from several replies from a couple of GGG’s posts. I’d honestly love to have anyone respond that tries to keep things on the up and up and would encourage you to upbraid me should I stray. One caveat... please check the comment that I am responding to before reprimanding too harshly.

Thanks.

GG

[CottShop]

[[These sorts of threads always seem to degenerate into a name-calling contest (Pawn of Satan!...)

Comeon, admit it, you drink goats bload on halloween and during winter solstace- You probably kick newborn kittens too (but only on days that you’re feelign generous)