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Katie Clayton
Citizen
Username: Grovykndofluv
Post Number: 20
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 10:54 am: | 
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i was pretty sure that in this country everyone was entitled to their own opinion...i thought everyone has the freedom of speech...am i wrong? am i not allowed to have a say in the town i live in?? am i not allowed to comment without getting phone calls saying that what i write is inapropiate? i will write what i want.. and if u want to take away my posting privilage..go ahead! but no one will stop me from voicing my opinion! |
cmontyburns
Citizen
Username: Cmontyburns
Post Number: 6
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 10:56 am: |
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i like pancakes.
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Katie Clayton
Citizen
Username: Grovykndofluv
Post Number: 22
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 11:18 am: |
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lol will u be havin pancakes on sunday? |
Brett
Citizen
Username: Bmalibashksa
Post Number: 756
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 11:25 am: |
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I think today is pancake day in England or something like that. |
Dave
Citizen
Username: Dave
Post Number: 6440
Registered: 4-1998
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 11:25 am: |
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I don't understand. Who is stopping you from having or voicing your opinion? |
Sylad
Citizen
Username: Sylad
Post Number: 299
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 11:38 am: |
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katie...Post what you want. PLEASE. |
Katie Clayton
Citizen
Username: Grovykndofluv
Post Number: 23
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 12:00 pm: |
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thanks for ur support sylad! i hope the person that has the problem with me is reading this! i don't know if i should say his name due to the thought he might sue me for slander or something.. i know that my family is well known in this town...and i need to watch what i say...but i'm not gonna be quite either |
Sylad
Citizen
Username: Sylad
Post Number: 301
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 12:01 pm: |
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No need to say his name, just say what is on your mind. |
mrosner
Citizen
Username: Mrosner
Post Number: 1013
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 12:07 pm: |
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Katie: As one who has taken a lot of abuse on here, I hope you feel you can keep posting on here.
We would all be curious to know who told you to stop posting your opinion, but you are probably better off not stating who the person is whether he can sue you or not.
However, if you think the person might do something to harm you or a family member becasue of your opinions, then you should contact the police. |
Mayhewdrive
Citizen
Username: Mayhewdrive
Post Number: 839
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 12:09 pm: |
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Katie,
If someone called you & told you not to voice your opinion, I would not think it is slander to reveal that person's name if it is true.
Go ahead and share your opinion. |
Katie Clayton
Citizen
Username: Grovykndofluv
Post Number: 24
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 12:30 pm: |
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i will keep posting untill i have nothing left to say and i doubt that will ever happen lol! |
Eric DeVaris
Citizen
Username: Eric_devaris
Post Number: 52
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 12:41 pm: |
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Katie,
Please don't stop writing here.
I, for one, find your posts very refreshing and spirited. This town and this board need young citizens like yourself who are involved in the town's affairs and who have the guts to express their opinion on this board under their own name, not under the camouflage of a pseudonym. There are many of us who appreciate your contributions here.
And please be prepared to take criticism for what it actually is: only someone else's opinion. The person who called you was expressing his/her opinion in an inappropriate way. But if there was any threat in that phone call you should call the police.
Please don't leave this board.
Eric
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Katie Clayton
Citizen
Username: Grovykndofluv
Post Number: 25
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 12:46 pm: |
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no threat....he just fuled my fire! |
Lizziecat
Citizen
Username: Lizziecat
Post Number: 170
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 12:58 pm: |
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I did not call you, but I find the tone of your poststo be excessively confrontational and nasty. Perhaps other people did, too. |
Addy
Citizen
Username: Addy
Post Number: 49
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 12:59 pm: |
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Katei, u go gilr!
Adyd |
Katie Clayton
Citizen
Username: Grovykndofluv
Post Number: 27
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 12:59 pm: |
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i'm not gonna leave! like i said i have too much to say |
Marc
Citizen
Username: Bautisma
Post Number: 112
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 1:07 pm: |
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then say it |
Katie Clayton
Citizen
Username: Grovykndofluv
Post Number: 28
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 1:13 pm: |
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lizzy-thank u for ur "opinion" i'll file it away for a rainy day.....
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Duncan
Citizen
Username: Duncanrogers
Post Number: 1572
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 1:19 pm: |
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seems to me that most of Katie's posts are about how much she has to post.
but I live in Maplewood, so should probably just butt out.
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mrosner
Citizen
Username: Mrosner
Post Number: 1014
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 2:36 pm: |
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lizzie: Many people have posted very offensive posts on here. The difference between Katie and some of those others is that she has the guts to use her name while speaking her mind.
That is the reason she has to deal with a phone call from some person, not because of what she posted.
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Sylad
Citizen
Username: Sylad
Post Number: 306
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 2:51 pm: |
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Her issues is about the SO Grill, she has said in that thread that she will post them when she is ready |
doublea
Citizen
Username: Doublea
Post Number: 486
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 3:04 pm: |
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Katie's posts have been about more than posting. They've been pretty far-ranging from asking for donations and volunteers for the rescue squad to calling attention to a unhealthy garbage condition in back of an apartment complex. She's also been a strong supporter of the S.O. police in her posts. Thanks Katie. You bring a lot to this forum. Keep posting. |
NCJanow(akaLibraryLady)
Citizen
Username: Librarylady
Post Number: 1242
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 3:21 pm: |
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I have to agree. I really appreciate a new poster taking the plunge and be willing to use his/her real name. I have so much more respect for non-anonymous opnions even if I disagree with them.The only thing Katie, is that I wish you'd take a little more time and proof read your posts. It is distracting from what you have to say to wade through typos and misspellings. I'm the first to misspell a word or two(hey,Rosses, any chance of spell check?), but it would be less distracting if you'd use the opportunity to reread your posts before finally okaying them. I know that younger posters really spend less time on punctuation and grammar and that it is the meaning of the words that is important, but.....
NCJ aka LibraryLady
On a coffee break..or something like it.
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Katie Clayton
Citizen
Username: Grovykndofluv
Post Number: 30
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 3:32 pm: |
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lol u sound like my mom.... |
NCJanow(akaLibraryLady)
Citizen
Username: Librarylady
Post Number: 1243
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 3:36 pm: |
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That's what my own kids say
But really, Katie, don't distract from your message with its appearance. Take care and please, continue to post.
NCJ aka LibraryLady
On a coffee break..or something like it.
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Lizziecat
Citizen
Username: Lizziecat
Post Number: 172
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 3:50 pm: |
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I don't like being snapped at. I don't like her. |
Waldo
Citizen
Username: Discowaldo
Post Number: 48
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 3:57 pm: |
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I agree with LibraryLadyI am probably the worst speller in the county and if we could somehow get a spell check for posts it would be great. And Katie I dont mind your mispelling because I dont even notice since I cant spell either .
Most importantly I agree with Cmontyburns, I also like pancakes. |
cmontyburns
Citizen
Username: Cmontyburns
Post Number: 7
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 4:07 pm: |
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Thanks. I think it's more important to focus on the things that unite us. |
Sylad
Citizen
Username: Sylad
Post Number: 308
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 4:07 pm: |
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Hey LL...regarding this statement:
I know that younger posters really spend less time on punctuation and grammar and that it is the meaning of the words that is important, but.....
Why do you think this has anything to do with age?
What is the age cut off for spending time to make sure your post has perfect grammer and spelling?
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NCJanow(akaLibraryLady)
Citizen
Username: Librarylady
Post Number: 1246
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 5:13 pm: |
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It's not a matter of punctuation and grammar. Kids (and I mean anyone younger than me are so use to texting and ims that that way of communicating has become their default. Teachers are starting to complain that even research papers are taking on the appearance of long text messages. My grammar and spelling certainly aren't perfect, or even good. But I make an attempt to edit and correct obvious errors before I hit the post button. It just makes it easier for readers to "get" what I am saying.
<3 143 L8ter cya
NCJ aka LibraryLady
On a coffee break..or something like it.
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M. Scott
Citizen
Username: Villageidiot
Post Number: 31
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 6:39 pm: |
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Katie,
Say whatever you hear...Gossip or Fact or whatever unless your actually there then there will be some question to the truth when dealing with miserable liberal idiots. However, remember everyone here is a know it all and you need to word your posts specifically otherwise the anonymous will attack you.
To everyone else,
LETS FACE IT...IF YOU LIVE IN TOWN...YOU CAN HEAR WHATS GOING ON THROUGH SOME SOURCE OR ANOTHER.
Lets leave the personal attacks alone, because at least Katie came on here without a pretend name and isn't hiding in their enormous house somewhere up in Newstead while they work from home.
Isn't there a democrate trying to get into the Whitehouse...maybe some of the liberals need to stop questioning every word of invididual postings on this site like a bad attorny and put some effort into getting their awful candidates elected! |
Lizziecat
Citizen
Username: Lizziecat
Post Number: 173
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 7:25 pm: |
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The attraction of MOL for me, at least, is that my privacy and anonymity are guaranteed. I am not hiding in a big house in Newstead--if only I were! But my privacy is important to me. I wouldn't be here at all if I had to identify myself.
Is a democrate any relation to a republicane? |
Dave
Citizen
Username: Dave
Post Number: 6448
Registered: 4-1998
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 7:33 pm: |
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Many of our finest posters are anonymous. It's rarely the poster's identity that matters, but more the content of a post. Ben Franklin wrote under many assumed names, as well. I rarely find an online community with real names that holds as much interest as MOL. I read the Japanese director Akira Kurosawa's autobiography last year and he said something along the lines of "people are more themselves while pretending to be other people." He was talking about actors and I still don't entirely understand what he's saying, but it's something to ponder in relation to online identities. I'll try to find the exact quote. |
doublea
Citizen
Username: Doublea
Post Number: 489
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 8:08 pm: |
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My favorite Katie post:
"the PAC is that the thing they are building behind bunnies???? does anyone know how i can find the blue prints to that??? how is that gonna fit??? anywhere in this town for that matter...i love the idea but come on...the commuters complain because their rides have to park and "jump up and down waiving" because the drop off is too busy....what is it gonna be like when they start "construction" (that's a joke in it's self)is this PAC construction really all fit behind that lil white wall??? i almost can't wait to see how the people complain about it!!! silly lil town!" |
tjr542
Citizen
Username: Tjr542
Post Number: 2
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 8:47 pm: |
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Katie,
U R the best!!!!!
lol |
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