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Aug 20 08 12:20 PM
"Well, I feel HAD ... I fear you guys may be right and Explorer is indeed a Troll and not a real person. I can't imagine anyone proclaiming Christianity in such a nasty manner. **Sigh** I hate being so gullible, but I guess it all fits with that last post about the "truth button" and "calling it like you see it." It was uncommonly mean-spirited and only meant to insult and harm. I can imagine the pastor at the Pointe would not only NOT condone this attitude, but I'm quite sure he doesn't preach it or encourage it. The conclusion that Explorer isn't a real entity, but merely a screen personna meant to provoke is a good one." How do you think I feel?! I actually tried to be nice to a troll! I even defended him to a couple of people. I was sincere in my invitations and always tried to be pleasant whenever I communicated with him, with the exception of the time he was dismissive and demeaning to Gail. I don't believe that I ever denigrated his beliefs and if I did, I apologize. But that's the only apology he will ever get from me. I don't do mean and I won't except it from him. I was always open and honest and, when I thought he was a real person, I would have liked to have met him. Of course, now I know that I'm totally not attractive enough to be in his presence. I've looked back at my posts on this thread and I fail to see any hypocrisy on my part. The honest answers to some of his comments may have made him feel like we would not welcome him but I honestly don't see how. Explorer, Grant's correct, EATS is open to everyone but no children are allowed. Our next adventure is supposed to be at Bones and will be fabulous. MY invitation--where is it mean spirited or ugly? Gel, you're so right! I'm afraid that Explorer doesn't have a tremendous amount of faith in his recovery if he can't trust himself to dine in a restaurant that serves alcohol. My statement and I stand by it. Explorer never said he objected to alcohol on religious grounds, only that he didn't think it was heathy for him to be in that environment. It's a reason given by someone who doesn't trust his ability to say no. I got the feeling he didn't have faith in his recovery yet.
None of the other statements are mine but this one is:
"Just go to the link Grant provided and sign up to join us. However, be forewarned, so far every venue has had beer, wine and/or mixed drinks available. Our dinners are not kid friendly so adults only. If this sounds like something you'd like, wecome!!" Does anyone else see hypocrisy or insincerity?
"You've proven yourself to be mean spirited in the face of kindness and rude in the face of civility. I think I'd not really want to share my table with you. I send my children from the table when they act this way and don't allow them to join the fellowship of a dinner shared until they can act more appropriately; I'd not allow you any further latitude for bad behavior than I would them."
I've never before regretted being kind and welcoming to someone but, unfortuantely, I do now. I also withdraw my invitation to share a table and warm fellowship with me and my friends. Should Explorer ever decide to join us at an event, I hope I have enough warning to excuse myself from the proceedings. I choose not to associate myself with his ilk.
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