Matnum PI wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 7:18 pmWhat does the expression on tenterhooks mean?
Tenterhooks were used in the process of making woollen cloth. The saying 'to be on tenterhooks' originated from this method of controlled drying, used to mean being in a state of uneasiness, anxiety, or suspense.
Would clearer rules regarding “trollish” behavior on the Politics sub-forum be conducive to productive discourse?
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Re: Would clearer rules regarding “trollish” behavior on the Politics sub-forum be conducive to productive discourse?
"There is nothing more difficult and more dangerous to carry through than initiating changes. One makes enemies of those who prospered under the old order, and only lukewarm support from those who would prosper under the new."
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Re: Would clearer rules regarding “trollish” behavior on the Politics sub-forum be conducive to productive discourse?
Ah, thought it was possibly something in that vein. Oh you haven’t been around enough I can be, shall we say pugnacious and contentious at times
(read belligerent with a touch of “he thinks a little too much like the Marquis De Sade” on the side)
(read belligerent with a touch of “he thinks a little too much like the Marquis De Sade” on the side)
Now I love those cowboys, I love their gold
Love my uncle, God rest his soul
Taught me good, Lord, taught me all I know
Taught me so well, that I grabbed that gold
I left his dead ass there by the side of the road, yeah
Love my uncle, God rest his soul
Taught me good, Lord, taught me all I know
Taught me so well, that I grabbed that gold
I left his dead ass there by the side of the road, yeah
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Re: Would clearer rules regarding “trollish” behavior on the Politics sub-forum be conducive to productive discourse?
was pizza referring to you or to salty?Farfromgeneva wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 8:53 pm Ah, thought it was possibly something in that vein. Oh you haven’t been around enough I can be, shall we say pugnacious and contentious at times
(read belligerent with a touch of “he thinks a little too much like the Marquis De Sade” on the side)
a tad tetchy...
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Re: Would clearer rules regarding “trollish” behavior on the Politics sub-forum be conducive to productive discourse?
Presumed it was our interaction which is hardly the most adjective laden debate we’ve had ever.
Now I love those cowboys, I love their gold
Love my uncle, God rest his soul
Taught me good, Lord, taught me all I know
Taught me so well, that I grabbed that gold
I left his dead ass there by the side of the road, yeah
Love my uncle, God rest his soul
Taught me good, Lord, taught me all I know
Taught me so well, that I grabbed that gold
I left his dead ass there by the side of the road, yeah
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Re: Would clearer rules regarding “trollish” behavior on the Politics sub-forum be conducive to productive discourse?
Actually I was referring to how careful posters were being, as though they aren’t sure of how to proceed. Not aimed at anyone; just a general observation.MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 9:27 pmwas pizza referring to you or to salty?Farfromgeneva wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 8:53 pm Ah, thought it was possibly something in that vein. Oh you haven’t been around enough I can be, shall we say pugnacious and contentious at times
(read belligerent with a touch of “he thinks a little too much like the Marquis De Sade” on the side)
a tad tetchy...
"There is nothing more difficult and more dangerous to carry through than initiating changes. One makes enemies of those who prospered under the old order, and only lukewarm support from those who would prosper under the new."
Re: Would clearer rules regarding “trollish” behavior on the Politics sub-forum be conducive to productive discourse?
what's with the lower case? you trolling me?MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 9:27 pmwas pizza referring to you or to salty?Farfromgeneva wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 8:53 pm Ah, thought it was possibly something in that vein. Oh you haven’t been around enough I can be, shall we say pugnacious and contentious at times
(read belligerent with a touch of “he thinks a little too much like the Marquis De Sade” on the side)
a tad tetchy...
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Re: Would clearer rules regarding “trollish” behavior on the Politics sub-forum be conducive to productive discourse?
wgdsr wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 11:37 amwhat's with the lower case? you trolling me?MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 9:27 pmwas pizza referring to you or to salty?Farfromgeneva wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 8:53 pm Ah, thought it was possibly something in that vein. Oh you haven’t been around enough I can be, shall we say pugnacious and contentious at times
(read belligerent with a touch of “he thinks a little too much like the Marquis De Sade” on the side)
a tad tetchy...
Re: Would clearer rules regarding “trollish” behavior on the Politics sub-forum be conducive to productive discourse?
and now ffg.MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 1:57 pmwgdsr wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 11:37 amwhat's with the lower case? you trolling me?MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 9:27 pmwas pizza referring to you or to salty?Farfromgeneva wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 8:53 pm Ah, thought it was possibly something in that vein. Oh you haven’t been around enough I can be, shall we say pugnacious and contentious at times
(read belligerent with a touch of “he thinks a little too much like the Marquis De Sade” on the side)
a tad tetchy...
and defensible. sly, mdlax. the irony.
where are the mods?
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Re: Would clearer rules regarding “trollish” behavior on the Politics sub-forum be conducive to productive discourse?
Que? (Es La Verdad)
Now I love those cowboys, I love their gold
Love my uncle, God rest his soul
Taught me good, Lord, taught me all I know
Taught me so well, that I grabbed that gold
I left his dead ass there by the side of the road, yeah
Love my uncle, God rest his soul
Taught me good, Lord, taught me all I know
Taught me so well, that I grabbed that gold
I left his dead ass there by the side of the road, yeah
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Re: Would clearer rules regarding “trollish” behavior on the Politics sub-forum be conducive to productive discourse?
ahhh, that I was so clever...wgdsr wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 2:04 pmand now ffg.MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 1:57 pmwgdsr wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 11:37 amwhat's with the lower case? you trolling me?MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 9:27 pmwas pizza referring to you or to salty?Farfromgeneva wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 8:53 pm Ah, thought it was possibly something in that vein. Oh you haven’t been around enough I can be, shall we say pugnacious and contentious at times
(read belligerent with a touch of “he thinks a little too much like the Marquis De Sade” on the side)
a tad tetchy...
and defensible. sly, mdlax. the irony.
where are the mods?