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I really like Keezer, but I gave Harris his props.

You didn't totally paint in the number three on Jimi's left index finger. Just kidding. Real nice work.

I heard this on Howard Stern. "Art photos!" Smack him silly is right.

D, It was cement Birkenstock's.

Why do I have to be the gay one? Not that there's anything wrong with that.

After all, it was just shark week.

I'll say.

Isn't this usually about when mnytime would jump in with a surgery gone bad story, or tell us again about the "Thrilla in Manila?" Sorry, I needed a laugh. B)

RT, I've been keeping tracks of that thread, and yes it is bad news. A clear cut case of one that went bad for sure, but like the others it can and will go away on it's own. If people want the thread to end, they will cease posting on it.

I'm not sure of I should be proud, or embarrassed. Something I will have to decide over a nice cold......

RT, B3-er can ban people now if he wanted to. I mean, we all are subject to being banned every day, no? I think what you will find is people testing the water so to speak. Calling another a fat fuck, just to see what happens. And what does happen if one person is warned for calling another a fat fuck, but the other is not warned for calling he/she a dickhead in return?

Who the fuck are you talking to jackass? Of course it is! Seriously Mark, I don't know for sure. I like to think it is, since I don't really believe an overwhelming amount of un-civility exists now. Some need to do a better job of avoiding the conflicts, by not provoking, or getting sucked into it. No sense in posting just to try and get a rise out of others, you know?

No, and Yes. I think the majority of the posters are civil, however this may not be true with the majority of the posts. When you start seeing things like fat fuck, idiot, etc.etc.etc., it is unfortunate, but often these comments are retracted. (I said often, not always) I just hate to see a development of new rules here, and would rather everyone make an effort to improve civility on their own.

DON'T DO IT!

Hey B3-er thanks for the input. An easy way to settle this is just go ahead and ban Johnny E.

This is very true, as is what you say about posting articles. Some see that, and others think they are on a mission of change and truth. At times though, posting of an article with no commentary may be a good way to start off a discussion. The key is keeping it all in perspective. Hell, I don't know. I'm really just hear for the music, babes, beer, cheap jokes, and only the occasional political rant..

I like an active board. At times that means the majority of discussion may be on other topics aside from jazz, and that may include politics. This is true with other jazz boards also. I for one do not lose any sleep over political disagreements I may have with any members here, and have no personal problems with any that I know of. I do see exchanges that I think may be unnecessary, and in some cases stupid, but what are you gonna' do? Some of it is way overboard I agree, but I don't know what is reasonable, except ignoring it. If a person comes here for purely jazz discussion, I assume they would have the common sense to avoid politics. If they were turned off by what goes on in that forum, rather than leave, I would again think they would just learn to ignore it. I think it makes for a more complete board, and enjoy having the option to post in that forum when I feel a topic is of interest to me. I don't mind breaking balls from time to time either. I have developed, what I believe to be friendly relationshps with some of my political opposites, (you know who you are ) and therefore don't normally fly off the handle with name calling and the rest of the BS. That is not to say it wouldn't or couldn't happen. Emotions can get the best of us, but in the end it all seems to work out. Sometimes posting the ole' , is the best ticket.

Jim, I love the movie and that quote.

10 of 12, I missed Bud Light () and Mexicali.

A great one.

Glad it's not only me. I have to admit I dig some Engelbert Humperdinck. After the Lovin' was a cool tune.

Who doesn't love this one? "I ain't nobody, dork."

Another timeless classic. The Sunshine Boys with Burns and Matthau.