can we agree that people are different from each other? that different things matter to different people?
it's very important to some people, not only me, that we feel that no one looks over our shoulder. to respect differences is important. we are all capable of doing that.
we all know how a subject will begin if it's labeled. why can't we take it from there? let each person decide, as so many are saying they already do. i hope CC remains. if Jokes can be separated, then great. if not, then they should have a warning. and please, if they are apt to offend you, please don't read them. some of what is offensive is not that bad. they contain no foul language, no indiscreet pictures. if a person interprets something as 'dirty', that's their interpretation.
the thing i can't get over is that someone wants to tell me what is acceptable. to who? i try not to go beyond that point. as i said - no foul language, no dirty pictures. no violence, no blood, no gore (all three of which is much worse, in my mind. you may not agree). i don't watch tv. why? i don't enjoy what i see. i only listen to my own cd's because i don't like what i hear on the radio. however, i don't expect anyone else to live by my tastes. they can do what they want to. just don't make me. i don't know about jokes told by others, but i get a lot of positive feedback. if i didn't, wouldn't i stop?
i love the quilting tips ands stories, all the pictures and the critters. if you have a good idea or a great resource, please tell me about it. i share with the board all of those same things. give me a good recipe anytime. i welcome new friends. i'm not a monster. i just find different things funny. that doesn't mean i don't also find your jokes funny. for the most part, i do. i also don't find some of the marginal ones funny. they just aren't funny to me. why can't we just laugh at the ones we like?
if jokes are flagged and downers are flagged do we really need the joke and down police?
i'm really very glad this is out in the open. i wish it had been out a long time ago. and yes, patrice, i knew when i joined that this was an adult site. admin has brought our attention to that disclaimer a number of times for various reasons.
sorry if anyone thinks this is offensive in any way. just the way i feel. please respect my feelings.