It has been a really long day, followed by a dinner out with multiple margaritas, so I am ready post my first LBT Rants and Raves post.

I won't follow the herd anymore. Ever. I stopped doing that years ago when I realized that I made every decision based upon how I could make the most people happy (or prevent conflict). That's simply not healthy. And it takes all the fun out of life.

I hate absolutes. Absolutely hate them. I can't stand to lump a group of people together for any reason. All people at LBT are not sweet and perfect. All people at OH are not cheerleaders and ***** supporters. All Muslims are not extreme radicals. Not all of us Texas women are Southern Belles (ok so that one is debatable). All women are not subservient (ok I know you ladies agree with that one). We are all, quite simply, just people.

I don't want to be told I have to do something because it is the Christian thing to do. Are you my priest? My rabbi? My high priestess? Where do people get off on judging other people????? I don't freakin' get it. Each of us have own spirituality or lack of it. Each of us have our own moral core - although some are harder to identify than others. Don't attack me because I don't agree with you - hire a yes-man for that job - it doesn't pay enough for me to take it. And don't push your personal belief system off on me.

I like most people. Really I do. And I get along with most people. Some people just get to me, and I don't have to like them. There is no rule about that. There is only one person on my bad list at the moment, and if I ever get a personal apology that person will come off the list. You and I don't have to like the same people or have the same ideas to be friends. I prefer friends who are different from me. If I wanted everyone to be like me - well then I would become a hermit(ess) and just have ME for companionship.

I love our differences. I love the passion in which so many of us debate what we believe in. I just hate the herd mentality that says we all have to believe the same thing, or like the same people, or hate the same people....because ya know what? We don't. We are different. Our differences make us unique and teach us more about life than any book will.

And one more thing. I rarely drink and I really love Margaritas! :whoo:

Yeah, come on Wendall! I have seen it and it definitely shows her "sweet" side.

And to be honest, I don't let it hold me back. I just remember it. I mean, you wouldn't forget that a particular dog bit you, would you? I mean, you might still love the dog and pet it every day, but you don't look at it the same way anymore. You don't give it the chance to bite you again.

The story that I always remember is the little girl on a hike up a mountain. It began snowing, and she spotted a snake. It was freezing to death and pleaded for her to pick it up and warm it. When the little girl did, the snake bit her. As she lay dying, the snake slithered away, she called after it saying:

"Why? Why did you do this to me?"

The snake replied:

"You knew what I was when you picked me up!"

Awe come on Wendell, let us all see it. We have heard what a "sweetheart" she is. I'm sure it's very nice and supportive......

It's in your PM inbox.

Wow, Chelle! You are really trying to analyze Lauren's psyche....but cannot offer any insight into the behavior of "good friend's" . The friendships made through years of OH must not offer much insight but you sure are good with strangers!

:scared:Bravo!:eek:

Oh well, too late now anyway. I might as well say what I think. OH has become boring as shit since the "old timers" have ran everyone off. They are coming over here to keep from falling asleep! They know we have a place where drama, bitching, and just plain ole "pissing in each other's coffee" is allowed. Let's face it, it is fun. That is why we are here. When I read over at OH, it is all I can do to keep from falling asleep. Yep, there is some good info, but there is here too. Plus, we have this R&R forum where we can raise hell if we want without fear of posts being removed, being moderated to death, etc.

Even better, over here the threads are organized into catagories so that a person can read only the threads that interest them, such as "Newbies" & "Fills", (My favorites).

Over there everything is all jumbled onto one thread, so all the worthless crap gets mixed in.

I don't like having to read all the drivel about non-band-related topics, which absolutely dominate that board.

And *IF* I feel like wallowing in the mud, I can come to RNR. :eek:

Moderated! That's for damn sure!

I'm on forever moderation I think! HA! I'm going to have to come up with a new ID. Oh wait... I already did. It's another obvious one but I'm not announcing it this time. Each time anyone finds out who I am (not that it's tough to figure out since I make it bloody obvious) I am reported. So I'm not announcing this time. People will figure it out.

But I really don't go over there often. Just when someone sends me a link to something amusing Sandy writes.

Frankly, I don't see why any intelligent person would spend time over there.

Yep, getting muddy is occasionally fun!

Even better, over here the threads are organized into catagories so that a person can read only the threads that interest them, such as "Newbies" & "Fills", (My favorites).

Over there everything is all jumbled onto one thread, so all the worthless crap gets mixed in.

I don't like having to read all the drivel about non-band-related topics, which absolutely dominate that board.

And *IF* I feel like wallowing in the mud, I can come to RNR. :eek:

I love R&R!!

And you can actually FIND the good info here. OH's format made me want to slam my head into a wall.

Finding ACURATE information EASILY is where LBT absolutely SHINES! :eek:

Also, it is an "enter at your own risk" kinda thing....you are not forced to go through and read it to get to other info. You can avoid this forum entirely when you don't want to get in the mud. That is what I love about it.

Also, it is an "enter at your own risk" kinda thing....you are not forced to go through and read it to get to other info. You can avoid this forum entirely when you don't want to get in the mud. That is what I love about it.

Exactly. Sort of like how I had some time just now, and wallowed through 11 pages of this dreck (In the German sense).

I see it's the same ol' same ol'.

Denial, denial, denial.

Yeah, it isn't just a river in Egypt.....

Exactly. Sort of like how I had some time just now, and wallowed through 11 pages of this dreck (In the German sense).

I see it's the same ol' same ol'.

Denial, denial, denial.

But hey you got to hear about Nancy's plans for the weekend. That should bring back fond old memories of OH posting.

Yeah, it isn't just a river in Egypt.....

Precisely, and that's not "Cleopatra", even though she *IS* the "Queen of De Nile". :biggrin1:

But hey you got to hear about Nancy's plans for the weekend. That should bring back fond old memories of OH posting.

Oh yeah, that and hearing people talking about drinking liquid calories (Margaritas) in one breath while condemning another person for drinking liquid calories (A Protein shake) in another.