A Christmas Olive Branch

[jack stowaway]

What would other posters think of the idea of extending an olive branch to our members-in-exile, Brendan and Saul?

The forum is noticeably blander for their absence. More civil, perhaps; less controversial, certainly, but blander. I speak as one who has copped a tongue-lashing from both on various occasions.

I also look forward to the day Corlyss and Ralph resume posting. Corlyss, in particular, is missed. Her staunch conservatism and acerbic rejoinders to our left-liberal members lent much-needed spice to the forum.

[Werner]

I've been agitating for civility in these discussions and see some progress in that area. No point reversing that. I do miss Ralph's posts and hope he finds his way back here eventually.

[living_stradivarius]

One of them would probably agitate over this thread and argue over why it's a Xmas olive branch and not a Chanukah one.

[Chalkperson]

One of them would probably agitate over this thread and argue over why it's a Xmas olive ranch and not a Chanukah one.

The other one would have to eat Humble Pie because the iPad did end up turning into the Gaming Platform he was so adamant that it could not be...best to leave things as they are, methinks...

[Agnes Selby]

Not much civility was extended to Cosima. I would hate to
see her leave this board. I learned a lot from her posts and from her
most pleasant remarks.

I wish you all a wonderful Christmas.

Regards,
Agnes.

[david johnson]

NO

[John F]

Why?

Yes, I wish Ralph would look in now and again.

[jbuck919]

What would other posters think of the idea of extending an olive branch to our members-in-exile, Brendan and Saul?

I think you are misunderstanding "Troll the ancient yuletide carol."

[living_stradivarius]

What would other posters think of the idea of extending an olive branch to our members-in-exile, Brendan and Saul?

I think you are misunderstanding "Troll the ancient yuletide carol."

'Tis the season to be jolly, trollololol lol lol lol lol lol

[absinthe]

About time you lot learned to con-troll yourselves.

[Donald Isler]

I agree with Chalkie, David Johnson and Dad (Werner). But I do miss Ralph's participation here.

[Steinway]

I am also a member in exile.

Since my name wasn't mentioned, I feel slighted but maybe the memory of my former presence has faded into obscurity.

[HoustonDavid]

No Trolls Inside The Wire!! Steve (BWV 1080), Jacque (piston) and I (HoustonDavid)
are arming ourselves in protest (check out the "Gun Owner" thread).

[karlhenning]

I am also a member in exile.

Since my name wasn't mentioned, I feel slighted but maybe the memory of my former presence has faded into obscurity.

Maybe you just haven't made yourself anywhere near so notorious as you suppose, mon vieux? ; )

Cheers,
~Karl

[HoustonDavid]

BTW, has anyone done any "recruiting" via PM's to see if we might get a few of
our more like-ably interesting people back where they belong? If not, why not?

[Barry]

I certainly miss Brendan and would enjoy having him back. His contributions were unique and often very informative.

I'd also have no problem with Saul coming back.

But I appear to be in the minority on this.

[Barry]

I am also a member in exile.

Since my name wasn't mentioned, I feel slighted but maybe the memory of my former presence has faded into obscurity.

Maybe you just haven't made yourself anywhere near so notorious as you suppose, mon vieux? ; )

Cheers,
~Karl

That's one interpretation.

[karlhenning]

I am also a member in exile.

Since my name wasn't mentioned, I feel slighted but maybe the memory of my former presence has faded into obscurity.

Maybe you just haven't made yourself anywhere near so notorious as you suppose, mon vieux? ; )

That's one interpretation.

Then, too, it isn't as if I read every post in the Pub.

Do I miss much, would you say, Barry?

Cheers,
~Karl

[Barry]

I am also a member in exile.

Since my name wasn't mentioned, I feel slighted but maybe the memory of my former presence has faded into obscurity.

Maybe you just haven't made yourself anywhere near so notorious as you suppose, mon vieux? ; )

That's one interpretation.

Then, too, it isn't as if I read every post in the Pub.

Do I miss much, would you say, Barry?

Cheers,
~Karl

Well if you think that's the reason there hasn't been a groundswell of support for bringing Harris back to the Pub, you apparently do.

[Jean]

I really don't feel qualified to give an opinion here because I still think of myself as very new. Things are a lot more civil since Saul no longer posts. On the other, it's a little less lively as well.

In general, I wish we would all share more than we do on topics other than politics and climate change/science.

[Steinway]

Thank you, Barry, for your tongue in cheek reponse.


I knew I could count on you for support.

Karl..

Much appreciated, friend, but I fear your opinions are not going to be met with much enthusiasm.

[Chalkperson]

Just to point out that my opinion does not include Corlyss, I think everyone wishes that one day (soon) she will return, and obviously we all miss Uncle Ralph...

[karlhenning]

Karl..

Much appreciated, friend, but I fear your opinions are not going to be met with much enthusiasm.

Won't be the first time I possess enthusiasms all my own!

Cheers,
~Karl

[karlhenning]

Won't be the first time I possess enthusiasms all my own!

I may still be the only one on CMG who likes the Maksim Dmitriyevich cycle of his dad's symphonies ; )

Cheers,
~Karl

[Chalkperson]

Won't be the first time I possess enthusiasms all my own!

I may still be the only one on CMG who likes the Maksim Dmitriyevich cycle of his dad's symphonies ; )

Cheers,
~Karl

Hopefully that is indeed the case...

[HoustonDavid]

Maxim who?????

[Chalkperson]

Maxim who?????

Shostakovich, Karl likes to impress us with this ability he has to write (and speak) like a Russian...

[jack stowaway]

Fair enough, no olives and no branch. But I think I'm not the only poster who feels its gotten a little quiet around here.

Hurry up and get well, Cor.

[HoustonDavid]

Actually, I was pleading for enlightenment, thinking I might have missed somebody
named Dmitriyevich, that is, somebody who only had a first and middle name.

[karlhenning]

Actually, I was pleading for enlightenment, thinking I might have missed somebody
named Dmitriyevich, that is, somebody who only had a first and middle name.

Chalkie has furnished the illumination, so I'll continue to sit in shadow ; )

Cheers,
~Karl

[John F]

Fair enough, no olives and no branch. But I think I'm not the only poster who feels its gotten a little quiet around here.
Hurry up and get well, Cor.

If so, then I'm glad of it.

[karlhenning]

This species of quiet, I don't find any particular fault with.

But I've been called strange before. At times, even here in The Pub ; )

Cheers,
~Karl

[Mark Harwood]

I like it much more the way it is now. We just don't need people like Saul & Brendan. Who would tolerate them in a face-to-face discussion?
I do look forward to reading Corlyss's trenchant views again.