I think what a lot of people are worried about is the "getting away with it" factor. If a guy violates the rules, even if he re-lurks, I don't think it's a good policy to ignore it or "let it go". But it isn't the end of the world either

I guess my thing is that he hasn't been banned, or even warned. There's nothing but suspicions behind the allegations. Pursuing it seems premature, and maybe a little witch-hunty.

Interesting discussions. If you don't mind an only-occasional poster chipping in, I'd much rather risk possible sock-puppets "getting away with it" than risk condemning someone unjustly based on circumstantial evidence, especially now that someone isn't here to defend himself. Personally, I've found Schmoker's posting style a bit grating, but not offensive in a way that may merit banning. Now that he seems to have disappeared, I'd prefer it if we just let the sleeping dogs lie.

If you don't mind an only-occasional poster chipping in

I swear, the next person that says something like this, I'm going to bonk on the head. In a gentle, affectionate manner.

We want to hear your opinions. Everyone's opinions. The only way this works is if those who care contribute to the discussion. It doesn't matter how often you post, what threads you post in, how long you've been posting, who you talk to, who you don't talk to, or whether you dislike the use of the word "foamy." If you have something to say, by all means, speak up. We want to hear you.

Maybe it's best if we look at the influx of new folk as something more along the lines of the new freshmen arriving at school vs. something more akin to an invasion.

We could treat them like arrivals at boot camp, and set about weeding out the faint of spirit. NEWBIES! DROP AND GIVE ME TWENTY MEARAS!!

I swear, the next person that says something like this, I'm going to bonk on the head. In a gentle, affectionate manner.

Thanks, Dana.

We could treat them like arrivals at boot camp, and set about weeding out the faint of spirit.

I suspect that simply continuing to talk about hyena sex and salad shooters will do the job for us.

I swear, the next person that says something like this, I'm going to bonk on the head. In a gentle, affectionate manner.

Heh. You can throw a frying pan to my head if you like, Dana. I'm used to it. I've got a hard head.

OK. Promising to speak out in the classroom loudly and frequently from now on.

Promising to speak out in the classroom loudly and frequently from now on.

But don't feel pressured. Just get on being comfortable and saying as much or as little of whatever you want to say.

And Jim? What did you mean?

Edit: not to be here, clearly.

Vonnie rocks.

It looks like a portion of the thousands of messages I missed in my brief absence were of the unpleasant nature. Just as happy to have missed it since this is my non-confrontational happy place.

I have elected to use my personal MARCIE filter to avoid posting that is not entertaining. I skip over quarrelsome posts the way that others may skip over dieting or political posts. It is no biggee since the overwhelming majority of posts are interesting.

Peace.