tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post2703099960303920274..comments2023-09-24T07:53:50.826-05:00Comments on The Atheist Experience™: Joys of the InternetUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-82038885590374115822010-07-13T10:01:31.752-05:002010-07-13T10:01:31.752-05:00Apparently Tracie is so awesome that someone creat...Apparently Tracie is so awesome that someone created a YouTube account and video extoling her virtues while being less than complimentary to Bridgette. Just FYI.<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkqpH1VATk4Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10230411327272038890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-60654264175142207632010-07-07T10:52:52.354-05:002010-07-07T10:52:52.354-05:00Well Tracie, we do agree on the Stargate tv shows ...Well Tracie, we do agree on the Stargate tv shows and their jingoistic nature.<br /><br />Picard is still far superior.BeamStalkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17772110446629492132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-69268813634814145022010-07-07T04:48:15.865-05:002010-07-07T04:48:15.865-05:00Beamstalk: It's true, and I don't apologiz...Beamstalk: It's true, and I don't apologize.<br /><br />rrpostal: made me laugh!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-80936222345074050992010-07-07T04:16:42.894-05:002010-07-07T04:16:42.894-05:00Absolutely Martin. Except Yomin just dragged it ou...Absolutely Martin. Except Yomin just dragged it out for what seemed like eternity--and never offered an apology.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-18446710707955042402010-07-06T14:32:23.711-05:002010-07-06T14:32:23.711-05:00This is somewhat... confusing.This is somewhat... confusing.George From NYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06158111795024631345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-4116059641845994472010-07-06T14:03:23.560-05:002010-07-06T14:03:23.560-05:00Well, Tracie! Having to deal with slanderous inter...Well, Tracie! Having to deal with slanderous internet postings because you rubbed some lunatic the wrong way? Sounds like you had your very own Yomin there!<br /><br />(For those of you who weren't present a couple of years ago for the whole, insane Yomin episode, <a href="http://atheistexperience.blogspot.com/2008/06/yomin-postelnik-poster-boy-for-arrogant.html" rel="nofollow">here's the reference</a>. For those of you who were, it will amuse you to know that Yomin is running for the Florida House this year in District 91. He isn't doing too well. For one thing, he keeps tripping over <a href="http://www.browardbeat.com/candidate-registered-under-wrong-name-for-two-years/" rel="nofollow">his own stupidity</a>.)Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17933545393470431585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-43181895565759992622010-07-06T09:30:06.060-05:002010-07-06T09:30:06.060-05:00This all sounds remarkably like a story my daughte...This all sounds remarkably like a story my daughter went through. But she's confident that 8th grade will be much better.rrpostalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03336728549010108830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-1258110874279665832010-07-06T08:29:13.120-05:002010-07-06T08:29:13.120-05:00I would have a crush on Tracie, if she hadn't ...I would have a crush on Tracie, if she hadn't revealed to me that she prefers Kirk over Picard. This is just wrong.BeamStalkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17772110446629492132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-18198221288985876352010-07-05T12:44:59.365-05:002010-07-05T12:44:59.365-05:00Allienne Goddard said...
Also, if anyone knows abo...Allienne Goddard said...<br />Also, if anyone knows about magnets, and how they work, I'd appreciate it.<br /><br />By effing magic, that's how they work. They are remarkably similar to pine cones in that regard.Strangelovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02873585969202391288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-15295876537386477272010-07-05T11:36:46.406-05:002010-07-05T11:36:46.406-05:00Alliene:
I'm very glad you mentioned what you...Alliene:<br /><br />I'm very glad you mentioned what you did. I saw someone else who commented they had a similar question. You gave me a chance to clarify, so thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-14778778456689462672010-07-05T11:18:50.318-05:002010-07-05T11:18:50.318-05:00>This seems to imply that there is a space wher...>This seems to imply that there is a space where a male fan could acceptably express romantic interest which would be unacceptable if done by a gay woman.<<br /><br />I know this is all overwith but I do have a quick comment on this.<br /><br />I want to concur with Tracie's clarification on this. The _other person_ was the one who expressed the discomfort about the same-sex nature of the situation. To me, Tracie was simply clarifying that the real problem with her behavior was based in other aspects of the exchange. <br /><br />I'm heterosexual but I'm uncomfortable just the same when I'm approached in an _inappropriate_ manner by anyone regardless of sex. <br /><br />So, even had she not clarified this, I'd still say this was the sentiment of Tracie's remarks.<br /><br />LSlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17901508236729383702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-91606158215432559812010-07-05T09:21:46.544-05:002010-07-05T09:21:46.544-05:00I'm glad that everything seems to have been re...I'm glad that everything seems to have been resolved. I was actually trying to be helpful with my comment, and am sorry if it sounded critical, or like a demand for more information. I just saw a possible interpretation to Tracie's statement, and wanted to suggest that it might cause, or have caused, a misunderstanding. Also, if anyone knows about magnets, and how they work, I'd appreciate it.C. Folkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08009409424385156092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-74371260494740140202010-07-05T09:19:11.423-05:002010-07-05T09:19:11.423-05:00I did watch the apology video, but I have no inten...I did watch the apology video, but I have no intention of commenting or starting any problems with the person in question. Glad it's resolved :)Squishysmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081284341085051919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-72094934149840099742010-07-05T09:06:56.656-05:002010-07-05T09:06:56.656-05:00squishy:
Yes, it's true. Martin has posted th...squishy:<br /><br />Yes, it's true. Martin has posted the link above to the video apology offered by both channel operators who posted the objectionable content.<br /><br />Again, I'm just glad it's resolved, and all the support I need is right here on this blog. So, if you choose to visit the video site, please do so to appease your curiosity only. I don't want any further issues or problems with this. It's done, and I'm happy for the outcome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-88156867082713861872010-07-05T08:38:17.450-05:002010-07-05T08:38:17.450-05:00Well this is my first post on this particular subj...Well this is my first post on this particular subject... and it's already over.<br /><br />I'm glad that the person in this case accepts that they were acting inappropriately - and I wonder if the reaction her words have created had some part to play in this: providing societal feedback to her which pulled her out of the 'rut' she was in.<br /><br />Tracie has always been a lucid, even-minded, and valuable contributor to the show: accusation of that kind were always going to flounder.Pombolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16735540265123793662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-14687354962170069282010-07-05T08:09:30.428-05:002010-07-05T08:09:30.428-05:00Wow that is completely creepy. I hope you know wh...Wow that is completely creepy. I hope you know who this is so you can contact the authorities if necessary. Is it true there were also some videos involved.Squishysmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081284341085051919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-52419426953181616772010-07-05T07:23:44.354-05:002010-07-05T07:23:44.354-05:00Thanks Martin.
I wasn't sure whether to post ...Thanks Martin.<br /><br />I wasn't sure whether to post the link or not, but I suppose at some point the resolution would have to be discussed. And since I wasn't sure how to do it, glad you took initiative.<br /><br />Just to add, I hope everyone will continue on as Matt requested originally. I don't encourage anyone to follow up any further than this blog. It was a one-day Internet drama that ended well, and I'm happy with the resolution. I hope all the supporters of AETV are as well.<br /><br />demented: Congrats on your first post with us!<br /><br />To everyone else, thanks again!<br /><br />-thAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-63500666904976596482010-07-05T06:55:45.255-05:002010-07-05T06:55:45.255-05:00I don't approve of using Bipolar Disorder as a...I don't approve of using Bipolar Disorder as a "Get Out of Stupid Behavior Free" card. I know they claim that's not what they're doing, but... it is. <br /><br />And BPD may not be curable, but you can treat the severe highs and lows so these situations can be avoided. Poor woman needs help.<br /><br />I don't think you need to fret, though, TH. Anyone who's watched the show knows you're sympathetic to the LGBT community, and that this woman's the problem, not you. :)~Red~https://www.blogger.com/profile/09343439849321497500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-41189694235959326172010-07-05T05:49:20.521-05:002010-07-05T05:49:20.521-05:00It doesn't help that she keeps talking about i...It doesn't help that she keeps talking about it...<br /><br />I've been there though: No social grace and a few bad comments later, and you're freaking out because you didn't realize how you were acting until you made yourself into an ass.<br /><br />Heh, *shrug* I guess we're all weird. Don't let it get ya' down Tracie, it wasn't anything important.<br /><br />Oh, and my first post, huzzah.DementedSnakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07307050469841594919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-81021989238278201382010-07-05T04:34:22.376-05:002010-07-05T04:34:22.376-05:00Tracie, I had the same question as Allienne when I...Tracie, I had the same question as Allienne when I saw this post about the "even" comment. I just wanted you to know that after your explanation I think you're an even better person than I used to, which is saying a lot. I consider you the most compassionate public-internet-atheist I know and your handling of this whole incident had just confirmed this.a Nadderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06945133706520377518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-87571730690346319312010-07-05T03:30:37.029-05:002010-07-05T03:30:37.029-05:00The thing is that if you're a straight woman a...The thing is that if you're a straight woman and you're approached by a man, even if he's not at all your type and he's going about it all wrong, there's still a theoretical chance. If the situation were different and he'd done things differently. But a straight woman who's approached by a woman, that's just never gonna work. No matter the situation or the approach. That's how I read it.Leisha Camdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04768409807832229050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-53485289548101083542010-07-04T23:48:38.518-05:002010-07-04T23:48:38.518-05:00Allienne:
Here is some context from the original ...Allienne:<br /><br />Here is some context from the original letter, which I did not post:<br /><br />>Lots of men seem to be crazy about you, so I know I'm not alone other then that I am a woman and that makes it creepy.<br /><br />>Lots of men seem to be crazy about you, so I know I'm not alone other then that I am a woman and that tends to make most hetro women very uncomfortable.<br /><br />>I hope you're not completley grossed out, but if you are. I understand because I get even more so grossed out I a dyke hits on me that I'm not interested as apposed to a man.<br /><br />When I said "Just to clarify, the note below would be unnerving even from a male fan," I was reassuring her that it's not appropriate even from a male--and that the fact she's a woman makes no difference.<br /><br />I hope this clarifies it a bit better.<br /><br />-thAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-45983630364493553252010-07-04T22:45:20.629-05:002010-07-04T22:45:20.629-05:00Well, even so, this woman's responses to the e...Well, even so, this woman's responses to the entire situation have been so beyond the pale, and disproportionately histrionic to the perceived offense, that even taking your opinions of Tracie's remarks into account, there's no way anyone could look at what's going on and say we've been dealing with a person even remotely sensible and sane.Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17933545393470431585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-27622198570102905222010-07-04T22:34:48.032-05:002010-07-04T22:34:48.032-05:00Devil's advocate and all, the only thing I see...Devil's advocate and all, the only thing I see that sounds a bit off in Tracie's comment is the "would be unnerving even from a male fan." This seems to imply that there is a space where a male fan could acceptably express romantic interest which would be unacceptable if done by a gay woman. The "cordial" reply referring to being "grossed out by a dyke," would seem to be a warning sign to me. I imagine that context is quite important to all this. I am certainly not saying anything about Tracie's character or beliefs, I'm just pointing out some phrasing that is at least potentially ambiguous and could lead to certain, I assume inaccurate, conclusions.C. Folkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08009409424385156092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-87404506242262639002010-07-04T21:47:52.055-05:002010-07-04T21:47:52.055-05:00goodness.....sorry u had such a stressful 4th of j...goodness.....sorry u had such a stressful 4th of july!<br /><br />which self respecting person would talk about themselves in such a derogatory way......a visit to the doctor is in order, for sure!!doo"phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05128127298260458319noreply@blogger.com