Festivus —- introduced in the Seinfeld episode “The Strike“, an alternative holiday in response to the commercialization of Christmas. “Festivus, a holiday for the rest of us!”. In this episode George creates donation cards for a fake charity called The Human Fund (“Money for People”) in lieu of having to give office Christmas presents.
One of the cultural practices is called “THE AIRING OF GRIEVANCES!!” …. which occurs during the Festivus meal and in which each person tells everyone else all the ways they have disappointed them over the past year. In other words … it’s very similar to what took place over the past three days on the “Kaboom” and “Voting” threads.
One of the things I love about TBP is the relatively small group of regular commenters. It’s not like ZH which gets hundreds of comments on every article. In that environment it just feels like your “voice” gets drowned in a vast sea of bullshit. TBP is much more intimate, cozy, and familiar.
As such, — and please, I beg you to believe me — it PAINS me to see “regulars” leave. Yes, even folks I get into big shit-fests with, such as FLASH, … whom I hope and believe will find his way back to TBP. We’ve lost several good people over the years, almost all of whom I miss.
That’s almost inevitable, though. Why? Admin does not practice censorship! Hip, hip hurrah for that!!! There is NO other REPUTABLE web site that I’ve ever found that allows for such a Wild Wild West format. None. Inevitably, feewings will get hurt, and people leave. This is NOT a place for PUSSIES!! Thankfully, this place is as fucking addictive as Crack Cocaine for many, and they do return.
The ONLY thing not allowed here … and it’s a GREAT rule … are nipples, vaginnies, and cock …. known as the “SSS rule”. Sadly, SSS, does not practice censorship at home.
The purpose of this thread is the OPPOSITE of Festivus Day.
Let’s just fuckin’ once say something we appreciate about someone — a regular, a sometimes poster, folks here and even folks who have left. Pick a foe, and find something nice to say!! It doesn’t need to be long or profound. It can be as simple as, “Hey, George, you may think I can’t stand ya, but I appreciate your posts.” Or, maybe ya wanna make amends with someone.
I know this will make some feel UNCOMFORTABLE. Too many Alpha Dogs, INTJs, A-type, Big Dog dominant personalities here …. who would rather swallow their own vomit than get into some Libtard touchy-feely horseshit. All I can say is, get the fuck out of your “comfort zone”.
Let’s just have One Rule: No one is obligated to respond back!! And, no “thank you” stuff. We don’t need this:
— Johnny: “Mary, I really like how kind you are!”
— Mary: “Oh, Johnny, thanks so much. You’re kind also. And, funny too!”
— Johnny: “Oh, I never thought of myself as funny! Wow, thanks!”
— Mary: “Sure, no problem. Oh, and here’s one more thing I like about you …”
Yeah, that could turn into one big fat circle jerk! Say your piece and move on. Again, for emphasis, it is not necessary to do tit-for-tat.
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Lemme start.
“Hey, dilligaf! Your comment to me on the Kaboom thread was spot on! I clearly was out of line. But, the truth hurts, and I lashed out … partially because the truth hurts, and less partially because I like shitfests. You’ve been here a long time, and I truly enjoy about 79.5% of your posts. Keep ’em coming!”
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Note #1. There’s actually a Festivus website; —- http://festivusweb.com/
Note #2. I hope this thread doesn’t turn into a shitfest. What are the odds?
El Butt Hurt
You are confused no matter what….have you ever read some of your posts? Maggie understands me, I don;t know why you don’t.
Why you gots to be so hurtful, Bea?