On Moderation

Right now, that may be the most difficult argument to sell to anyone.

and constructive criticism is another.

Criticism and opinions of what we are doing wrong is a part of it. Like Brian said, re-hatching these ideas and arguments over and over is where many of the problems lie.

And yes, thank YOU Brian. This is always fun!

This tends to be the first website I visit whenever I log on to the net.

Mike Williams, Willis McGahee, any AFCE logo or player, Frank Wychek, Norwood, crude photos, etc…

Heh. Riske and excitable to others.

Saw this used last week and was very offended, glad I’m not alone.

and I’ll tell why… Someone very near and dear to me is slow… Can do absolutely everything any other man can do, it just takes him longer, and more thought involved… Even a complicated math equation ( to most “normal people”), he will remember, and while it takes longer, he can do it….
He’s a mountain of a man, whose lack of equilibrium has caused me to sorta nut up more than once, on those who use that term around him…… But what God has not given him in speed of thought, or action, He has more than made up for in the overabundance of love he so willingly, gives to others….

 
Oh… Did I mention? He’s my soon to be, 50 yr old, baby brother?

ehh… I dont think you need to apologize for them… Those are pretty harmless but always funny.

Strange. My dad always said, “Have a limited amount of fun.”

has gottten more common recently and it really needs to stop. Totally agree with you, by far my biggest pet peeve

The Bills would have to can virtually everyone on the offensive line for this to disappear.

I would shudder to think what happens if Wang gets cut!

You don’t always have to be visceral, right?

being a lawyer, is that whenever anyone uses a bad word in their argument, or starts spewing vitriol or hateful attacks on the other person, then that person has lost the argument completely. So in order to “win” or at least not seem like you are a whiner and a poor sport, cursing is usually not a good strategy. (same goes with personal insults.)

‘Water on the brain’ isn’t an acceptable euphemism for ‘retarded.’ Times have changed, and with current knowledge of our physiology, those terms have gained baggage to the point where they can be as hurtful as racial slurs.

This is a tough subject, because the acceptable terms used to describe people with physical or mental disabilities have changed so many times. ‘Retarded’ used to be a scientific umbrella term, encompassing everyone with complications from Downs Syndrome to Cerebral Palsy, and people with brain damage and even physically disabled people.

Most people who have a relative or friend with disabilities, and those who have worked in the field of providing residential, therapeutic, or vocational services have been exposed to this terminology. But that’s still not many people, and society at large uses the term ‘retarded’ without realizing how derogatory it can be.

I am glad Brian is taking a stand on this issue. My life is greatly intertwined with people of significant disabilities, and I have been in this position since I was a toddler. Over time, I have become callous to the misuse of these terms, and if I tried to make this point every time, it would be a tough road to walk.

But we have this opportunity on BR to try and communicate with respect and dignity, and as we all fail once and a while, we can still make the effort.

So, I guess my point is that I’m sure people who use these words loosely don’t know what buttons they may push in others, and are usually just joking around. But for the sake of becoming a better community, let’s leave those words out of Buffalo Rumblings.

actual society

Rumblings is rapidly overtaking reality as my actual society. I’m beginning to respond only to “poz”. haha, I kid, I kid (i hope…..)

We are a big community and none of us will agree with everyone here. BUT remember this is a Buffalo Bills Blog that is meant for fun, and not for being mean/condescending, and a host of other names I would rather not say. In the end you should never take the stuff people say on here personal. It is after all just a anonymous blog for fans, so take what people say with a grain of salt. Over the past few years I have taken my share of grief on the positions I take (I started the whole draft Tebow thing when about 5 others wanted him on the team too) but you just have to keep your cool and remember that none of this means anything to you personally. I have actually been able to on many different occasions to have a heated argument with a couple people and by the end of the conversation, be able to come to an understanding and not hate each other at the same time, and in fact after such conversations I have had a good dialog with many of those that disagree with me. It is possible to “make friends” (as much as you can) on this blog even after disagreeing with someone as long as everyone keeps their cool.

Number 1 rule to remember

You do not talk about Buffalo Rumbings!

That’s a stretch.

definately a record

you’ve always been a good host to me slot – so kudos to you as well. Now the Phinsider on the other hand…..