I changed my mind... ... by Bob Nelson
A couple months ago, I dropped out.
At the time,I was hasslingmore than conversing, and it got out of hand.
But as I told a member who contacted me a couple weeks later, I soon missed the contact with NT members. I haven't missed the hassle, but it's a pity to toss the baby with the bathwater.
I've stopped by several times since I dropped out, as I said I would. I've seen a few new names appear... and disappear. The "active" roster doesn't seem to have changed much.
I don't know if today's FP is significant, but Replies aregenerally... "well-mannered". Wow! I read almost all the seeds, and all their Replies.
Every day, I skim several hundreds ofheadlines in email subscriptions and RSS feeds. Most don't even get opened, but I probably read a few dozen articles every day: politics, economics, gadgets, cars, sports, ... Hey! I'm retired! It has been raining, so I can't mow the lawn... it's gonna be awful when the rain stops!
Among the articles that I do read, there are usually a few -- two or three every day -- that tickle my fancy, and make me want to share them. I send links to friends and family. But that's only a few people, and I remain frustrated. So... I changed my mind ...
What'll I do when some idiot vandalizes an article? Dunno. Close comments, or delete, I suppose. I'll burn that bridge when I come to it.
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Glad you're back to posting Bob.
Agreement on issuesis not relevant providing I'm able to glean an articulate, factualand reasoned pov. Your postings never disappointed, they've been missed!
I, for one, appreciated your contributions. I'm glad you're back.
Welcome back Bob.
Thank you, both.
Bob
Glad to see you back, your articles and perspective on those of others are valuable to the site
I do not always agree with the perspective, but enjoy the verbal jousting for the most part
Again welcome back!
I'm glad you're back! It's very good to see you!
I occasionally get fed up and take a breather, too. It's good for the soul...
I look forward to your articles!
Thank you
Very appropriate!
NewsTalkers is the Hotel California!
Thank you
Oh nooooo.....
Hey Bob,
You know I miss you when you're gone and I will always be your "right wing mole".
Looking forward to your contributions!
Glad your back!
Good to see you back Bob. There is always something that needs correcting with these conservatives.
Can't never leave, Nice double negative there. {Chuckle}
Nice to see ya back.
"Stab it with their steely knives, but they just can't kill the beast"
I agree, OH NOOOOOOO!!!
(That instantly popped into mind when I saw the reference, and it fits doesn't it? in a macabre kind of way)
It does!
Merci beaucoup
Welcome, yet again.
Conservatives?
There are conservatives on NT?
Since when?
Thanks for the "welcome back",
Thanks, Larry
Thank you.
I hope so.
Thanks... yet again.