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Oh -- I know that Billie! That goes without saying. What I was wanting you to see is the post where I replied to the incessant demands coming from Askel5 and Mercuria, as to the "purpose" of the Guild. Their, "Are you an investigative group as you claim to be? And if not, then what exactly is the purpose of the Guild?" I don't expect anyone to help me fight my "battles." *G* On this one -- I firmly believe I have it covered! *G* But I did make a rather long speech about the purpose of the Guild's existence, and I wanted to be sure that I didn't misrepresent the Guild's "reason for being." That's all I was concerned about. Truly!! I do believe I pointed out, in that post, the each individual does what she can to further our cause (the "cause" being what was in question). If I did not capture the essence of the Guild in that one explanatory post, then I wanted to let other Guild members have the opportunity to correct me!

Thanks Billie!! ;-}

About the purpose of the Guild and what you said here.......
Okey-dokey then. . . . About the Guild. Let me tell you what I've observed about the Guild and why I post on those threads. I believe I can also answer the question as to their current purpose.
We'll start with the latter. When I joined, it was in the aftermath of 9/11. The purpose of the Guild, according to what I have read there, has been shifted as a result. Their current purpose is to provide support for our President, his staff, the folks at Ground Zero/Ground Hero, the victims and families of the 9/11 attack, the brave young men and women who serve in our military, and the eradication of terrorism. The Guild is searching to do this on many levels, and is currently investigating the possible ways its members can serve their country. No task is too small or unappreciated. Admirable, IMHO.
As for the tone of the Guild -- it is more tongue-in-cheek than not about being a "ladies' society." Humor is the norm and the rule, rather than the exception. The Guild also is a "safe harbor" (not having a thing to do with whether or not it is "landlocked," Andy Rooney! ;-p), where we know we will not be flamed, ridiculed, mocked, or judged. We can just relax, let loose, and be ourselves.

If we so choose, we can also feel free to engage in intelligent discourse concerning current events, history, and everything in between. As an added bonus, the Guild members also truly care about each other, and provide support to each other when needed. The Guild is comprised of members who are also conscientiously aware of their spirituality. The bulk of its members, if not all, are Christians. We pray for each other as needed, and share uplifting Biblical scriptures and concepts. Again, admirable.

I do agree with you here. You said it well.

"Incessant demands"?

Whatever. I think maybe less than 5% of my posting on this thread dealt with the issue.

The Guild also is a "safe harbor" (not having a thing to do with whether or not it is "landlocked," Andy Rooney! ;-p), where we know we will not be flamed, ridiculed, mocked, or judged. We can just relax, let loose, and be ourselves.

You don't seem to be having much of a problem "relaxing" and "letting loose" here.

It might be an "extended news" thread, but that gives nobody there license to incite gang-flame wars against non-Guild members on other threads. I think most of them understand that and respect it, but several of them don't.

Please bear in mind that the freedom to "be yourselves" on The Guild thread doesn't give anyone there license to go outside that thread to flame, ridicule, mock, or judge others who do not belong to the club. No-one, according to the rules of Free Republic, has a green light to personally attack another member, or to try to get reinforcements for the express purpose of putting dissenters down. Not me, not Guild members, no-one.

Just friendly advice to a newbie.