Posted by Dinah on July 18, 2008, at 15:34:48
In reply to Re: Is Babble Dying? » Dinah, posted by gardenergirl on July 18, 2008, at 13:27:25
Believe it or not, I used to be quite the windmill tilter. And when I donned my cape and picked up my lance, I might have skirted close to the edge of a line or two to protect the innocent and post on the side of righteousness.
All in my days of yore I fear. I've settled into old age, dropped the lance, and put on the hat and badge.
I suppose it's true that PMS and bad days could contribute to our deputizing. But that's why there is more than one deputy. We can test our judgment with each other. It leads to slower action sometimes, but on balance is, I think, good for the board.
"Anywhoo, I think I get what you mean and where it came from. :)"
It really didn't mean anything deep. Or come from anywhere in particular. You are completely right on several points in your posts. Dr. Bob doesn't like us to judge on intent, but on words. But Dr. Bob's interpretation of those words do on occasion seem to allow for some consideration of intent on his part. Le droit était le roi. (I wonder if I have remembered that right? My apologies if I said something naughty. I meant the right is with the king.) Which is my observation only, and he may well disagree.
None of which is anything you don't know.
Truly, there is no deep intent in any of this, or even a warning. Perhaps some bad timing on my part for reflecting is all. I hope my reflections weren't hurtful to you.
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