From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=21">the guppy</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

hoosier,<BR>
re. one of your comments from the 24th<BR>
<BR>
if you're going to quote me, put it in quotes, and don't change names.<BR>
<BR>
thanks much,<BR>
gup  <BR>
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From: the guppy<BR>
Date: 3 December 2001<BR>
wow...new day, new war<BR>
<BR>
you can't blame people for being morons, but you can blame them for showing off about it<BR>
<BR>
one nut jim, if that is your real name, that was directed at you...you fill a much needed void here<BR>
<BR>
i've taken to writing poetry in c code format now...nobody gets it, and it doesn't work, but at least i'm trying<BR>
<BR>
someday i'll get back in tune with romantic turmoil<BR>
<BR>
"everybody's making love or else expecting rain"---dylan<BR>
<BR>
"invest in umbrellas"---the guppy <BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=268">Misti</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

Halle Berry and Denzel Washington!!! YES!!! It's about TIME and that's all I'm going to say. I think Lynch should have won Best Director, though.<BR>
<BR>
Scqueen, I just wanted to let you know that I received the print on Saturday and I was thrilled! Thanks again for thinking of me! We bought a frame for it and hung it on our "Texas" wall. I took a picture of it to send my mom. I'll thank you properly through the mail. I just wanted to let you know that I did receive the print. It's awesome!<BR>
<BR>
As for the Board wars, I've certainly contributed my fair share of fuel over the years and I'm not proud of any of it. There will always be antagonists. High school is never really over, especially in a creative forum such as this. There will always be cliques and people who resent the cliques. Just focus on the beauty (the submissions and very real friendships that have formed here)and ignore the bullshit. If it gets too ridiculous and distracting I'm sure Kirk will take care of it.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=186">Briana Kassia</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

Thanks for the feedback, bk (we have the same initials... ) I appreciate the commentary, and read kinda randomly. I buy poetry, but at ten to twenty bucks a book, I'm cautious about which books to buy... so when I need a dose of soppy romance (or bitter infighting and neqarly incomprehensible flame wars, I come here. <BR>
<BR>
I guess I follow Guppy's philosophy, shared with the Amish: shun those who contravene! I try to rise above the wrangle by posting poems that I'm proud of, not just taking up bandwidth.<BR>
<BR>
Fire and Ice is a decent piece, although I'd like to hammer the meter a bit, so it's less chopped, but it should read aloud very well.<BR>
<BR>
Anyone else here done any spoken word performing?<BR>
<BR>
Briana<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=660">Vishal</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

B.K<BR>
Your compliment made my whole week! I am in serious awe of everything you've written, and just a little bit envious. Thank you<BR>
<BR>
Musicalduck<BR>
Thanks for that, I used to think it was sad when the ones you write about never get to read or understand your words. But the feedback recieved from the board is more than I could hope for. <BR>
<BR>
Akash<BR>
Thanks very much, have written a few more recently, but I'm not sure if they are appropriate. Still debating posting them.  
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=299">sweetness</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

Russell Crowe was robbed...and I feel it detracts from Denzel's win that if Russell Crowe was an ass-kissing, courteous polite man with no passion or fire or intensity, he would have won the award last night. I salute him for being the crude, passionate and volatile person he is, perhaps the only honest man in acting today.<BR>
And Kevin Spacey looked HOT.  And Sir Ian's boyfriend looked barely legal. 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=34">Just Some Girl</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

Jeez, some of you never sleep!<BR>
<BR>
Eat u Sleep u Dream u (catchy pen-name), I thought "La Danse Macabre" was an interesting bit of work.<BR>
You should share more often. <BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=711">HoosierDaddy</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

just some girl I think you know why Im not sleeping<BR>
when you see Ophie tell her to read what Ive written<BR>
I know youll talk to her like you always do
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=109">Stephen</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

Thanks Rhetoric,<BR>
Mesa knew me edgamacation would cooom in handie some day!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!!!!<BR>
<BR>
Misti~<BR>
<BR>
I agree with you...It does seem as if high school never ends...Now isn't that a scary thing? lol<BR>
<BR>
Sweetness~<BR>
<BR>
You nearly made me spit out my coffee, this morning...That comment about Sir Ian made me laugh...*smile*<BR>
<BR>
Love and hidden promise, Ali<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=2">scqueen</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

Misti ~ So glad you liked the print. I figured you'd either be flattered that it reminded me of you, or think I was a freak :-)<BR>
<BR>
I watched the Oscars for 7 hours yesterday (starts at 3 pm in CA with all the pre-stuff)-- couldn't agree more with the choices. It was thrilling.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=668">kylie</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

Mornin’ all<BR>
<BR>
Ok, where to start?  First off, watching the Oscars last night reminded me why I hardly ever watch awards shows, although Kevin Spacey did look delicious and I definitely have to give props to Sir Ian… ;)<BR>
<BR>
BK, thanks for comments on <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.03.20.10.27.5937">Behind the Scenes</a>.  It was an off the cuff that didn’t turn out too bad I thought.  It helps to have the comments from those stylists I admire.  Thanks.  Still so jealous of you.. ;)<BR>
<BR>
Stephen, <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.03.25.07.28.10640">Confection Injection</a>  was fun.  Now I want cotton candy, LOL<BR>
<BR>
Jon <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.03.24.01.14.26990">She Annoys Me</a> .  It only gets better darlin…by the way, what’s wrong with the Simpsons?  ;p<BR>
<BR>
Whittling away the hours in my cubicle, at least I get to overlook the river :)<BR>
kylie <BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=407">hollymccormick</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

Thank's to MAx and Wordley for their wonderful contribution to our growing board poem. Here is what we have thus far:<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
I taste your words and watch them dance<BR>
As your lips begin this tale of romance.<BR>
Of maidens and warriors, kings and queens<BR>
And nightly voyages through many a dream<BR>
To wonder what was in times long past<BR>
In delight and hope my dream shall last. <BR>
Under luminous glow there's a full moon trance<BR>
This dream too real to be ridden off as chance <BR>
So come, take my hand, and we'll set sail this night<BR>
On love's great ocean, follow destiny's light.<BR>
<BR>
Sounding great so far but we need more contributors, c'mon ya'll!!!<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=34">Just Some Girl</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

Actually, Hoosier, I haven't talked to "Ophie" ever!! But, if I do, I'll pass along the word.<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=34">Just Some Girl</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

Ant- <BR>
<BR>
"Was it Worth It" was beautiful!! Nice word-pictures were drawn.<BR>
<BR>
And yes, it is always worth it, don't you think??? 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=670">Jennifer</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

Ange~I really enjoyed your work, all of them were great! I hope you continue posting here I would love to read more of your poems. <BR>
<BR>
Everyone~I have been trying to break myself from this machine a little. :) Anyway, all of the latest subs were great! It was nice to come back and see several things to read, especially since they were all very good. The board poem is coming along great, everyone that has added to it has done a wonderful job. I am at a loss when it comes to writing right now, still blocked. <BR>
<BR>
Take care all,<BR>
Jennifer
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=706">splatipus</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

Ange<BR>
<BR>
Excellent stuff<BR>
<BR>
splatipus 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=668">kylie</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

Ange, <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.03.25.12.36.13421">Still missing you</a> is gorgeous.  Funny you should post this, I was just having this silent conversation yesterday...thank you.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1">Kirk, Blender-Keeper</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

Ok, the time has come for action. Slowly, begrudgingly, and hopefully conservatively, the giant stirs.<BR>
<BR>
First off, Gup, I don't think shunning is a fight at all.  The best way to deal with bad speech is more speech.  Of course, good speech takes time and effort, and we have evidence that idiots can spew forth great gobs of bad speech in minutes, so you can only extend this principle so far in a forum like this.<BR>
<BR>
So:<BR>
<BR>
HoosierDaddy: you're locked out out of your account.  <BR>
And you know what? According to my analysis of blender accounts, there is a *very* high probability that you're the shark. I'd be willing to bet $100 on it, in fact. <BR>
<BR>
Jackrhyme, quit baiting this guy.<BR>
<BR>
Other personalities and/or related accounts: this is a warning. Protests of innocence will fall upon hearing-impaired, if not actually deaf, ears, since I trust my conservative (in some ways, and liberal in others...) judgement and study of your past actions, both on the board and behind the scenes.<BR>
<BR>
I know it's not that hard to create new accounts, and that some of you even tend to create new free e-mail account to remove the obvious connection between accounts. (I'm studying other data as well.) So yes, you can be back, either on one of the accounts I haven't shut down, or on a new account.  And as long as you don't act like a jerk, you're welcome to do so: a jerk is as a jerk does.<BR>
<BR>
You're making the Blender a harsher place. I really dislike cracking down. I hate that I'm going to be biased towards cutting newer accounts (with higher account id's) less slack than people who have been around a while, since this board can be 'old boy (and girl) network' enough as it is. <BR>
<BR>
Thank you to people who are providing feedback and support to the other members of this community, as if these bozos weren't even here.  That, in my opinion, is going to a much better way of removing the bad karma on this board than shunning.<BR>
<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=299">sweetness</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

Twinkle....I love when a poem makes you feel it's prevailing sentiment, as <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.03.25.12.48.28106">safe</a><BR>
 does....the last line makes me feel safe, when I think about it in relation to my man....<BR>
<BR>
Ange:   good poetry is simply heartfelt poetry, and <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.03.25.12.28.27328">Sticks and Stones</a> <BR>
 is that. <BR>
<BR>
Just some girl: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.03.24.07.44.13444">Helen's Angels</a>    nice one!<BR>
<BR>
<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=670">Jennifer</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

Alabama~<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.03.25.16.50.13465">Barbara Allen</a>, I've heard this song before, the group sung it with Dolly Parton once on one of her CD's. It is a very sad and beautiful song. I'm glad you posted it, I had forgotten all about it.<BR>
<BR>
Twinkle~<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.03.25.12.48.28106">safe</a> was really good. I enjoed it very much! Nice job!!! <BR>
<BR>
Take care all,<BR>
Jennifer
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=724">Ant</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

thanx just some girl<BR>
i had no idea how much it is worth it cause it was my first relationship....<BR>
i was embarrased about putting "was it worth it" on cause iv never written anything near a poem type thing..heh<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=21">the guppy</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

Kirk,<BR>
<BR>
you make excellent points.  i do understand what you are saying about good speech being the way to handle it.<BR>
<BR>
the fights that have been going on around here just change the environment to one of hostility, which i get enough of by watching the daily news.  i come here to relax, read, and sometimes write.  shunning may not be a solution to a problem, but to me it's better than being aggrivated into an endless battle.  <BR>
<BR>
i have not shunned your site, just the bottom feeders.  i have great respect for the majority of the people who contribute here, including you.<BR>
<BR>
if you ever need a cyber-bouncer, let me know.  i do better with battles if there's responsibility attached.<BR>
<BR>
take care,<BR>
gup
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=436">Jon</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

Kylie~Thank you girl. :-).  Oh and I have nothing against The Simpsons...I think I may have worded it wrong but I was saying she changed the chanel on the Simpsons and I was upset hehe.  Homer is the best.<BR>
<BR>
Stephen~<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.03.25.07.28.10640">Confection Injection</a> was very delicious.  I have always admired your work...before I started submitting you were one of my favorites on here and you still are.<BR>
<BR>
Take care and all that nice stuff.<BR>
<BR>
-Jon
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=720">Ange</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

I have to say, I love this site! Have been reading some damn good stuff...am sure to add some comments v soon!<BR>
<BR>
Sweetness, Kylie, Jennifer and Splatipus...<BR>
Thanks heaps for your kind words guys, this is all the encouragement I need to add some more! Pleased you liked the poems...(and yes, sticks and stones was pretty heartfelt, so big thanks for liking that one especially).<BR>
<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=34">Just Some Girl</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

Sweetness- Thank you so much for your comments about Helen's Angels. The experience that lead to it is a bizarre story involving a friend reading taro-like cards that were REMARKABLE. I forget what, exactly, they were called....something about angels. Very positive and bright.<BR>
<BR>
Ant- I know how you feel!!! I've asked myself the same thing a billion times!  Why the pen-name Ant?  Just curious.<BR>
<BR>
Kirk- Your point was well received here! I do not want to ever see the Blender suffer. I, for one, will keep my behavior in check.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=705">Alabama Beggs</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

Jennifer, I'm so glad you commented on Barbara Allen. I have never heard the Dolly Parton version. When I was a little girl, my Dad, who was a deeped-dyed in the wool "folkie," listened to two versions of the song. One by Joan Baez, and another by Nancy Ames, I think.<BR>
<BR>
Unfortunately, I wrote the song here from memory, and I now realize that I fused the two songs together. The first two stanzas don't quite, melodiously speaking, fit with the others.<BR>
<BR>
Nevertheless..I'm glad you enjoyed it. It is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard!!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=5">jackryhme</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

but ....Kirk...... he ....and then he....and i was....an...an... ah geeze... ok lol guess i love this site too much ta continue, i be good k?  well till next time i promise k?<BR>
<BR>
 <BR>
jack
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=720">Ange</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

Jon,<BR>
<BR>
Have just read 'In all of the land'...absoloutly loved it! Marvellous! 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=109">Stephen</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

Kylie~~ Ermm sorry, heh, I hate it when that happens!<BR>
<BR>
Jon~~ Wow, that means a lot to me. Thanks bro, seriously. Glad you add to this site, I really liked your <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.03.24.01.44.7851">My rose...</a><BR>
<BR>
Ant~~ Great first submission, I bet the guy that you wrote about loves you very much.. write more!   :-P
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

Hopeful~<BR>
<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.03.25.19.33.16729">Ode to the Potential Magic of the Carolina Moon</a> was fantastic...Great writing...And all I can tell ya, girl, is to go for it...*smile*<BR>
<BR>
Love and fading whispers, Ali
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

Ange; Your style is so familiar..Harem perhaps??<BR>
<BR>
bk
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=2">scqueen</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

Jack ~ you're going in "time-out" until we say otherwise :-P<BR>
<BR>
P.S. Got a new job! Start Thursday. More later...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=638">Hopeful</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

Kirk- Thanks for stepping in on the drama...<BR>
<BR>
Its very strange to come here and feel like I have stepped into a Jerry Springer episode.  I just want to read the good works and get to compliment the writer's...<BR>
<BR>
And Ali-  Thanks for the words on my Carolina Moon sub.   Its a dilemma that I am working thru.<BR>
<BR>
Peaceful Sleepy thoughts...<BR>
Megs
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=268">Misti</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.03.25.19.33.16729">Ode to the Potential Magic of the Carolina Moon</a> <BR>
This is my first time to try this, hope it works. <BR>
Megs~<BR>
I love your latest! Took me back a couple of years. Incredible.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=2">scqueen</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

Megs ~ I couldn't agree more...even though I am a Carolina girl... <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.03.25.19.33.16729">Ode to the Potential Magic of the Carolina Moon</a> 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=23">Kirk</a><BR>
Date: 25 March 2002<P>

Jackrhyme, I didn't mean to single you out as any kind of offender, but you were giving what's-his-face gist for the mill, or whatever the cliche is.
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