This is the Lounge, right?

[JackBeck]

I thought we were able to post playful, non-combative stuff here.

Have the unspoken rules changed?

Or should we speak the unspoken rules? Just so everyone knows.

On edit: I'm going to smoke in my condo without my husband knowing.

[reyd reid reed]

1. The key word is 'able'

We CAN post playful, fun, non-combative stuff here...we're not compelled to, though.

Mostly it's the fun stuff. Did you enjoy your cigarette?

[JackBeck]

3. I did. Especially since I don't smoke more than 5 a day.

I love the lounge.

Was just trying to be playful with my OP about cheating.

[Az]

4. I get that and had no intention of hijacking the thread

Have you caught on to that yet?

[reyd reid reed]

11. That's kinda what I figured when I read the title...

I've done the same thing. Mine wasn't cigarettes, but same general idea:

http://www.stwa.net/tsg4/nonfiction.htm

[Az]

2. Look. I tried to back away from the argument

You guys decided to roast me alive in there.

[JackBeck]

7. In the future, try not to say the following:

"Everyone has the right to be a stupid as they want to be."

Then you'll be fine.

[Az]

9. Ok, I appologised for that twice already

And as I said I meant it as an inclusive statement. Not to imply that you were a stupid person. Everyone does things others think are stupid. That is the entire basis of that statement. That in a free society we are free to do what we want. No matter how stupid others may think it is.

For my trouble though I have been called immature, sanctimonious, an asshole, and a host of other names. Do you see a perhaps inbalance here?

[uppityperson]

12. delete.

even without editing. Just delete.

[Oeditpus Rex]

5. One of the unspoken rules is, or oughta be

"Never start a thread that's in any way related to smoking unless you want to get flamed by self-righteous jackals."

:popcorn:

[JackBeck]

6. I was unaware.

I was trying to be snarky by making people believe I was cheating on my hubby.

I've learned my lesson.

[Oeditpus Rex]

8. Yeah, I know

But there's a certain group that can't seem to resist seizing the smoke, as it were.

[JackBeck]

10. I've filed this experience away in the Rolodex.

Thanks, Oeditpus Rex.

[REP]

13. Remember, It's Not Insulting If Prefaced by "I'm Saying This For Your Own Good"

No matter what insult follows, YOU are the cad if you take umbrage to being insulted when someone has used this magic phrase. I'm just telling you this for your own good, you evil evil smoker. Now pass the lighter - my butt's gone out.

[JackBeck]

23. LOL!! Hee-larious.

Isn't "I'm just telling you this for your own good..."

the same as

"I'm Saying This For Your Own Good"?

Dude, I still have a light, btw.

[KitchenWitch]

14. Just one statement - IBTL

:hi:

Just sayin, this thread might get the bagels and lox treatment.

[Oeditpus Rex]

15. Oh, sure

Now you say that, now that the other one's gotten it.

:evilgrin:

[KitchenWitch]

18. I am thinking I should go to GD

To get a break from this!

:evilgrin:

[JackBeck]

25. You need a break?

I'm ready for the toasted bagel and cream cheese

[KitchenWitch]

26. Sounds devine to me!

MMMMM

Toasted sesame bagel with some Philly!

:9

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

16. Bagels and lox...

I love sniffa.

[KitchenWitch]

17. Yes indeed!

That was a funny one!

:hi:

[idgiehkt]

19. for the love of god

what on earth is lox? It is an animal?

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

20. It's smoked salmon. Yummy on bagels with cream cheese.

[Az]

21. Thinly sliced salmon

So yeah... its a critter.

[idgiehkt]

22. I see

I was thinking more a long the lines of a llama crossed with a fox or something, but okay...

[Az]

24. A common error

But those are actually called a Fama. Genetically the Fox's DNA is dominant so it exhibits more fox like traits.

[hfojvt]

27. the lounge is also known for some truly epic flame wars

that would rival the kudzu thread in duration and length if it wasn't for those meddling kids, er, I mean mods.

Plus, in the Lounge they seem to have the ability to continue in the form of veiled copycats.

[billyskank]

28. No, the lounge is the place where we have flame wars that don't make any sense

:hi:

[Oeditpus Rex]

29. Trousers

No, wait...

[buddhamama]

30. Locking...

Continuing a discussion from a locked thread is against the Rules; please, let's not go there.

Sincerely,
buddhamama- DU Mod