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MineralMan

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19. It's not so much the words as the order in which they are used,

Reply to Mariana (Reply #18)

Fri Nov 30, 2018, 03:50 PM

Nov 2018

apparently. Or, perhaps word associations that are somehow triggers of emotional responses.

In any case, I'll strive to avoid such things going forward and seek other ways to express myself that cannot be misunderstood.

When it comes to topics like religion, it's all too easy to cause, you know, discomfort and uneasiness.

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For a Couple of Reasons, I Will Be Limiting My Postings in The Religion Group [View all] MineralMan Nov 2018 OP

I have faith you'll be back PJMcK Nov 2018 #1

Oh, I'll still be here. I just will be posting less. MineralMan Nov 2018 #2

our thoughts and prayers...lol nt msongs Nov 2018 #3

The thoughts are fine, but prayers are just a waste of time. MineralMan Nov 2018 #4

Words cannot express........ guillaumeb Nov 2018 #5

Oh, they can. Yes, indeed. MineralMan Nov 2018 #6

Well done. guillaumeb Nov 2018 #7

You'll be missed, MineralMan. nt. Mariana Nov 2018 #8

Oh, I'm not leaving. Not a chance. MineralMan Nov 2018 #9

That's good. Mariana Nov 2018 #10

I may have to use some different words, perhaps, and MineralMan Nov 2018 #11

I have complete confidence in your ability Mariana Nov 2018 #18

It's not so much the words as the order in which they are used, MineralMan Nov 2018 #19

Now I can place you - John the Baptist packman Nov 2018 #12

Here, go down in the river, my son. MineralMan Nov 2018 #14

Santa Claus threaten you with a lump of coal for being naughty? rurallib Nov 2018 #13

Nope. MineralMan Nov 2018 #15

IMO you did nothing wrong. marylandblue Nov 2018 #16

Oh, well. It doesn't really matter. MineralMan Nov 2018 #17

I'm sorry to read this, although I'm sure your reasons are good. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2018 #20

Oh, I'll still be here posting. MineralMan Nov 2018 #21