25 Aug 13
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyMaybe you need to watch more cable television. I believe Fox runs a lot of syndicated episodes of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (ST:TNG). I think TBS does, as well. It's a well-done successor to what has become known as "Star Trek: The Original Series" (ST:TOS).
Unfamiliar with "Data from Star Trek" but have no concerns with your meaning or motives. You've always had my back.
25 Aug 13
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Originally posted by SuzianneMy son, Eric, and his family love the series. I'll ask him if he has any spare DVDs. Thanks.
Maybe you need to watch more cable television. I believe Fox runs a lot of syndicated episodes of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (ST:TNG). I think TBS does, as well. It's a well-done successor to what has become known as "Star Trek: The Original Series" (ST:TOS).
Note: Will also check the cable listings.
25 Aug 13
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyStill, it does, whether or not you think it should. Both ways, to advantage and to disadvantage, to be sure. Haven't you always been somewhat 'kinder and gentler' to the females? Sure it can be taken as a sign of 'gallantry', but it's still 'disparate treatment'. Those who happen to be misogynists are equally as common.
Agree with your take on the issue. Disparate treatment because of gender has no business playing any role on the internet.
My point was that removing the visual from most internet communication has helped to a)remove a lot of 'disparate treatment' and to b)give women more confidence to voice their opinions. When gender is taken out, we get closer to a woman's version of MLK's statement:
"I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the fullness of their bustline but by the content of their character."
Amen.
25 Aug 13
Originally posted by Suzianne"Haven't you always been somewhat 'kinder and gentler' to the females?"
Still, it does, whether or not you think it should. Both ways, to advantage and to disadvantage, to be sure. Haven't you always been somewhat 'kinder and gentler' to the females? Sure it can be taken as a sign of 'gallantry', but it's still 'disparate treatment'. Those who happen to be misogynists are equally as common.
My point was that removing the ...[text shortened]... by the fullness of their bustline but by the content of their character."
Amen.
During earlier years older 'females'/women were treated with a greater degree of deference and respect than males/men. Curiously, one day we all became the same age irrespective of our dates of birth. Nowadays, online or face to face, I swap thoughts and friendly banter with both genders in public and private with equal abandon. Both genders exercise unspoken mutual freedom in dishing it back with the same playful intensity. And I'm loving it. McDonald's, go pound sand. lol
28 Aug 13
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Originally posted by Grampy BobbySince I now notice that it appears to be a pattern, I'll go ahead and ask.
"Haven't you always been somewhat 'kinder and gentler' to the females?"
During earlier years older 'females'/women were treated with a greater degree of deference and respect than males/men. Curiously, one day we all became the same age irrespective of our dates of birth. Nowadays, online or face to face, I swap thoughts and friendly banter with both ...[text shortened]... back with the same playful intensity. And I'm loving it. McDonald's, go pound sand. lol
Why the quotes around the word females all the time, without similar treatment of the word males?
Looks a bit like some more 'disparate treatment'. Proving my point. Or is it just your 'id' showing?
28 Aug 13
Originally posted by SuzianneSame reason you did with "... 'kinder and gentler' to..." which in this instance is to highlight for emphasis.
Since I now notice that it appears to be a pattern, I'll go ahead and ask.
Why the quotes around the word females all the time, without similar treatment of the word males?
You know me far too well from conversations in other forums, personal messages and elsewhere to even
entertain the thought of gender discrimination. In God's sight female and male human beings are equal.
28 Aug 13
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyWell, I asked because that's not exactly how it reads.
Same reason you did with "... 'kinder and gentler' to..." which in this instance is to highlight for emphasis.
You know me far too well from conversations in other forums, personal messages and elsewhere to even
entertain the thought of gender discrimination. In God's sight female and male human beings are equal.
But it doesn't really matter. No worries.
28 Aug 13
The Internet Fulfills a Major Human Need
"Once upon a time, people sat on their porches and spoke with neighbors passing by. Social gatherings, clubs and churches served as the venue for contact with groups of friends with opportunities to make new ones. Postal Mail and telephone conversations provided the means for staying in touch with family and friends great distances away. Thanks to advances in technology, computers and the internet became a reality. Now, emails take a few minutes and arrive instantly; texting, even less time away from home. The Advent of Bulletin Boards, Public Forums and Facebook forever altered the lives of vast populations in the civilized world, fulfilling a major human need: Air Time, the need to be listened to and heard." (OP)
Thesis certainly still applies to this forum on rare occasions when there's a critical mass of high spirited members on hand.