Civility

 Civility. It seems to be increasingly rare in the wider world, and here on the Forums.

We all cross the line sometimes, and I'm no exception. Thus, when you post, the "" Emoticon, and words like "Just kidding. No offense meant" it can go a long way toward sparing the feelings of others.

I listened to Floyd's DARK SIDE in its entirety today (first time in a long time), and these lines in particular, from the lovely "Us and Them," resonated with me:

"Up and down. And in the end, it's only round and round. Haven't you heard? It's a battle of words," the poster bearer cried. Listen son, said the man with the gun, there's room for you inside.... Out of the way, it's a busy day -- I've got things on my mind. For want of the price, of tea and a slice, the old man died."

So, let's all think before we post, remember that there's Private Messenger for comments and observations of a more personal nature (or just for dirty jokes, right Dude?), and bear in mind, before you smugly condemn that which others hold dear, that anyone can destroy, but that it is much harder (and deserving of respect) to create.

Think of the human being behind the words or work, not just of the words or the work. Be careful what you sign your name to.

Thanks! I needed to say that!

Keep proggin,' Keep a sense of humour, and don't be too quick to forcefully put down the things that your fellows hold dear. Debate is necessary and good, but please, keep it CIVIL! 

Edited by Peter Rideout

I FEEL SOMEWHAT HUMBLED....WELL SAID!!!

Peter Rideout wrote:   Our only female Forum member has been notably absent, of late. Could her staying away be connected with the fact that a nameless certain someone said that her influential former band (for which she was the singer, and her husband the drummer) was the "most over-rated band in prog?" Not too kind, eh?

Blimey!!! Are you talking about Sonja Kristina (hubbie Stuart Copeland,band Curved Air) ?????

 

That doesn't leave too many options then.Renaissance maybe?? Otherwise I'm stumped.

Glass-Prison wrote: I thought he made it clear who it was. anyway, be nice to the ladies, they're always nice company. (note the use of J/K emoticon....does not count as sexual reference)

I can't see a name in the thread.I guess Annie Haslam then!

 

 

 

Okay Peter, we got the point.

Damn him. He thinks he's our dad or something. Cheesy goose fart!!! We should cook his Canadian bacon. Probably thinks John Candy is the messiah, butternut. we'll show him, we will. gollum golllum....

If anyone needs an example of what Peter is railing against, you need go no further than the thread on 'Graphic Equalisers'......

Peter, I take my hat off to you for saying that which (I believe) many of us have been thinking & exchanging private e-mails about recently.

Tauhd - I hope you still read this forum & realise that a majority of us are able to express opinions without being self-opinionated (an increasingly rare trait), and your current (temporary, I hope) absence is mourned.

Jim Garten wrote: If anyone needs an example of what Peter is railing against, you need go no further than the thread on 'Graphic Equalisers'......

Yes Jim, I admit that I turned very UN-civil in that thread.  I apologize to the group.

But at the same time you have to admit that I was getting seriously trolled by someone who had no idea what he was talking about.  At least I didn't threaten anyone!

AS THE ORIGINATOR OF THE GRAPHIC EQUALISER THREAD AND SOMEONE WHO HAS WORKED IN ELECTRONICS FOR MANY YEARS I FOLLOWED THE THREAD WITH INTEREST(AND SOME SADNESS) AND STAYED OUT OF IT AS MY COMMENTS WOULD HAVE BEEN OF NO HELP. I HOPE WE CAN GET PAST THIS NOW AND CONTINUE WIYH THE FUN STUFF!!!!JUST DRINKING AND FART JOKES FOR ME!! (STORMCROW AND SCAFELL I LOOK FORWARD TO INTERESTING and FRUITFUL EXCHANGES OF a MUSICAL NATURE(AND JOKEY!!!)

Edited by dude