Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder "Let me get this straight: you go to another site, talk trash about some members here, and then when this is brought up here, you cry "foul" as if it's improper to discuss what's going on on another site?" Come one man, that's how it's done in Malin World. Talk crap behind someone's back, trash them cowardly on the web, and don't give them a chance to respond. Where's the link to this Malin? If you're going to do this to people, they deserve the right to respond.
Originally Posted By mawnck >>Out of interest what are you attempting to achieve by bringing up comments I made on another site. Which were not directly aimed at the LaughingPlace site by the way, but some of its posters.<< Link please? I hat to get another site's mods involved in this ridiculous worm wrestle, but it sounds like the time has come.
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder Well mawnck, think about it. I imagine our little boy here has gone to some site that has no idea who many LP posters are, and since it's me, you and Bob Paris our guy has had problems with here, there's a better than even chance it's us he's cried about. If someone came here and whined about people from another site we don't know, we'd write him off as someone with a definite problem. Like X said, just a bit obsessive.
Originally Posted By mawnck >>I imagine our little boy here has gone to some site that has no idea who many LP posters are<< Well, yeah, and I'd like to know which site that is. There are quite a few Disney boards out there. I did some superficial digging on MiceChat and came up empty. I realize that X is the one that found the comments, and he's preoccupied with more important matters at the moment.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< Well mawnck, think about it. I imagine our little boy here has gone to some site that has no idea who many LP posters are, and since it's me, you and Bob Paris our guy has had problems with here, there's a better than even chance it's us he's cried about. If someone came here and whined about people from another site we don't know, we'd write him off as someone with a definite problem. Like X said, just a bit obsessive. >>> Another thing that he may or may not be aware of: I'm personally aware of several members of both sites that post under different usernames on each site and whose dual identity may not be known by everyone. So, when he's over "there" talking trash about "here," he may have a much wider audience that is very familiar with both than he realizes.
Originally Posted By Mr X It was on micechat, and something after an affirmative message about the TDR resort he wrote "well, now we can see how stupid those people are *on that other site* for thinking the resort was in bad shape", or something along those lines. I did go back and search for the same topic again, since I was asked, but I didn't feel like wasting too much time on it anyway. SD said it best, if that guy wants to take umbrage at his own comments against LP posters being brought up, he probably shouldn't talk trash in the first place. It's not like we live in a vacuum here. Hell, I've gotten called out on right wing sites for comments I've made on left wing sites (and I had no problem with it...I stand by my words wherever I happen to write them).
Originally Posted By Malin This is a very amusing situation. Seeing certain middle aged men paranoid over what I apparently said about them on another board. While others just stir it up for no good reason other than to cause trouble. What's more suprising is that the one making the claims is posting threads on this site claiming how depressed he is over the current situation in Japan. But is not that bothered by it to come here for no good reason and try and cause unnecessary trouble. I don't have to go to other forums in order to slander anybody behind there backs. And I never personally said anyone was stupid. Here is my original qoute: *** this further points out how idiotic some have been to make bold statements that the Resort is badly damaged over on that other forum. *** Now since we have discussed the matter already. What good is it for the forum to reopen this pass argument. Thats the reason why I didn't feel the need to discuss it further. It will only create more drama and lead to absolutely no where. Yet some just can't drop it! *** Another thing that he may or may not be aware of: I'm personally aware of several members of both sites that post under different usernames on each site and whose dual identity may not be known by everyone. *** I am aware of several on here that also post over on MiceChat. In fact I have recieved some messages of support for the way I have been treated on here. It seems others have also been treated poorly by some on here. With SingleParkPassholder being singled out the most for some reason.
Originally Posted By Malin *** Seems like everyone around here is waiting for a possible announcement by Tuesday evening (Japan time) for an April 15th re-opening. *** Unfortunately not everyone feels this way MN. By the way since your also in Japan right now. I hope the current situation remains good for you. Its very easy to forget we also have other members of the LaughingPlace family going though hell right now. Keep safe.
Originally Posted By DlandDug I try, as much as possible, to adhere to Community Standards here, which precludes making personal comments about other posters. But it is difficult, sometimes, to not do so. That Malin ran into a certain degree of hostility here is no surprise, considering statements like this (and this late in the discussion, no less!): >>What's more suprising is that the one making the claims is posting threads on this site claiming how depressed he is over the current situation in Japan.<< This has been an undercurrent throughout these many discussions-- the notion that everybody should just get on the program, put on a happy face, and MOVE ON! And the stated implication that failing to do so makes one somehow negative and unrealistic. If anyone should have gotten upset over the post "over on the other site," it should have been me, since I have stated, quite clearly, that the TDL was badly damaged in the quake. But, it doesn't really matter to me what anyone is saying elsewhere. It does matter to me what is being said here, and about other members of this community-- members who do not deserve to be treated in this manner. Rant over.
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder Let me see if I have this straight. X sees Malin making derogatory comments about posters on LP and calls him out for it here. A few of us ask for links, because it's fairly obvious who he has problems with here. Malin appears, tries to insult us some more (that's ADVANCED middle age to you), and then says he's done talking about it (again he's done, yet he keeps.....coming.....back...), and still, no links. This guy is easily one of the strangest people I've ever encountered on the Internet, and that's saying something. He cemented that back when he tried to slough off nuclear radiation issues, however. That's one of the all-time mind bogglers.
Originally Posted By Malin SingleParkPassholder your calling me strange. Are you not the person who suggested that everyone in Japan should evacuate. And stated that the Disney parks should not reopen until the crisis in Fukushima is properely resolved. Even though the plant is miles away from the Resort and you felt that you didn't owe anyone an explanation to why you felt this way. And despite wishing to step away, I will also not sit back while people on here continue to talk about me. So we can continue this pointless discussion or we can all accept that for the sake of a friendlier forum. Its better to just drop the issues that we have started with each other and leave it alone. The choice is up to you guys at the end of the day.
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder "SingleParkPassholder your calling me strange. Are you not the person who suggested that everyone in Japan should evacuate. And stated that the Disney parks should not reopen until the crisis in Fukushima is properely resolved. Even though the plant is miles away from the Resort and you felt that you didn't owe anyone an explanation to why you felt this way." Yes, I said anyone who had the wherewithal to leave should do so. Nothing wrong with that. Next? And I also said that until the nuclear issues are resolved it would be a good idea to defer any opening decision until that time. Nothing wrong with that either. That you need an explanation about nuclear issues is something I can't help you with. You might be the only person on the planet who doesn't understand what resolving nuclear issues means. "And despite wishing to step away, I will also not sit back while people on here continue to talk about me." I'm not the one going to other discussion boards disparaging this board or anyone else. You are. So when you write the passage above, yeah, you're one strange bird. If you want this to die, then I would suggest you don't post anymore, because the more you do, the more ammunition you supply.
Originally Posted By Malin *** Yes, I said anyone who had the wherewithal to leave should do so. Nothing wrong with that. Next? *** Right and does that still include Osaka?
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder Siiiiiigghh....... You know what? I should have thought of this a while back. This thread and related topics are loooong overdue for a recipe. I can think of no more apropos recipe than the following: Unlike traditional fruitcakes, this one is not soaked in any type of alcohol. However, feel free to sprinkle with rum or fruit liqueur, if you wish. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes Ingredients: •1-1/2 cups liquid coffee •1 (15-ounce) box raisins •1-1/2 teaspoon baking soda •3/4 cup cooking oil •2 cups sugar •3 eggs •3 cups flour •1/4 teaspoon baking powder •2 teaspoons salt •1 teaspoon cinnamon •1 teaspoon allspice •1/2 teaspoon ground cloves •1/2 teaspoon mace •8 ounces walnuts, chopped •1 jar maraschino cherries, undrained •1 pound mixed fruit Preparation: Boil raisins in coffee. (Use leftover coffee.) Add baking soda and let stand until cool. Cream together oil, sugar and eggs. Add flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, mace, and walnuts, adding cherry juice and coffee to make mixing easier. Fold in cherries, raisins and mixed fruit. Spoon into 4-5 small greased and floured loaf pans. Bake at 325 degrees F. for about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Fruitcake is done when it springs back to a light touch. When completely cooled, wrap in aluminum foil. Yield: 4 to 5 small fruitcakes
Originally Posted By Mr X ***Unlike traditional fruitcakes*** lol. And yes, Malin, you are right that I am "claiming" to be feeling depressed. I had another answer for ya but I noticed Doug mentioning the community standards so I re-thunk. And honestly, reading crap from people like you who are clueless as to what's truly going on in Japan (and trying to dismiss legitimate fears and concerns, to boot!) is only adding to my stress and sadness. So, congrats if that was your goal!
Originally Posted By Bob Paris 1 Oh NO YOU DON'T MATE!!!! Don't you DARE!!!!! You have a family to support and real life issues to deal with. At the end of the day this is a message board. For the sake of my sanity in the past I have given up on them. I cannot imagine what you and the other Japanese LPers are going through now but this place and the more, shall we say, obsessive INTERNATIONAL posters are NOT worth you incurring even a scintilla more of depression.
Originally Posted By Mr X I understand what you mean. Still, the internet can be a real source of amusement, or at least amusing absurdity. Right here on LP we've run the gammet from Malin and his Bagdad Bob routine "what nuclear reactors? It was just a little Earthquake folks!" all the way up to old Passholder "the continent of Asia should be evacuated immediately!".
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder "It was just a little Earthquake folks!" all the way up to old Passholder "the continent of Asia should be evacuated immediately!"." For crying out loud. I NEVER SAID THAT. I said if people in Japan had the wherewithal they should go. PERIOD. And children, wherewithal means the money, visa, place to go, job to go to, and transportation out, not to mention the emotional ability to leave others behind such as friends or even family. Wherewithal means whatever it would take to help facilitate a move out of Japan. Wherewithal is such a nice, all encompassing word, and apparently the meaning of which is just too much for some people to grasp. Think of it then as meaning "all things being equal". All things being equal, if I lived in Japan when the quake struck, I'd leave and go back to wherever I came from. Why? Because that country, like it or not, is not going to be the same country it was for a very, very long time. This is the worst thing to hit Japan since Hiroshima and Nagasaki, without question. And since the aftershocks are still coming hot and heavy, which maybe possibly could lead to more nuclear issues and tsunamis (the probability is much greater than before all this happened), it's just me talking, but I'd get the hell out.
Originally Posted By SuperDry Where are all of the people in Asia supposed to go? I've always thought that there's an awful lot of land out in West Texas that nobody's using, but I don't think it will fit 2 billion people.
