tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36174792.post4196731446818940541..comments2023-08-05T11:39:59.112+02:00Comments on Dreams and Daemons : What Toby Harnden actually said....sciencebodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12051016731274875332noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36174792.post-74389042343956061292007-01-21T07:53:00.000+01:002007-01-21T07:53:00.000+01:00"One last thing.My scroller is worn out from havin..."One last thing.My scroller is worn out from having to roll all the way through your thread to get to comments."<br /><br />Are you aware that once you arrive at Comments, one can bookmark that as a separate page. It saves having(the next time) to scroll down through the original post.<br /><br />If you then need to refer to original post, you click on <a>Show Original Post</a> at the top. <br /><br />Apologies if I'm stating the obvious. I'm avoiding the other way of saying that to prevent charges of ageism or sexism or suggestions that one eats one's eggs rawsciencebodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051016731274875332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36174792.post-72176923774086379562007-01-20T10:22:00.000+01:002007-01-20T10:22:00.000+01:00I have just this minute posted the following to Sa...I have just this minute posted the following to Salut:<br /><br />Odd, isn't it, the way Anne Gilbert and Bill Taylor both seem to post at the same time of day. Keeping sociable hours as well, provided the clock is sitting on a Canadian mantlepiece.<br /><br />Time to come clean, the pair of you?<br /><br />C'mon now, we can all take a joke. Even a long-running one, like this.<br /><br />PS I'm not expecting an answer for at least two or three hours, and then it will be a bleary-eyed one.<br /><br /> <br />PPS Here's one that our "Anne Gilbert" posted to Colin Randall's Telly blog, back in the good old days:<br /><br /><b>Unfnished</b><i>(sic)</i> <b>business</b><br /><br /><i>"Not a whole lot of good writing or thinking on this blog at the moment.Colin Randall is on his way to better times.Some of you may not see it that way,but that where it's at.Now moving on from all this roiling,stuff yourself style posts,let's get to the unfinished business.Y'all left The Fois Gras blog without bringing it to the number 103.Not nice to do this as it could have been and should be Mr.Randall's second place record.Finish the business please.And make it your best!"</i><br /><br />anne gilbert at 04 Oct 2006 01:41 <br /><br /><br /><br />What struck this individual (himself a seasoned alias-creator) was the sudden uncharacteristic use by "Anne Gilbert" of "stuff yourself". But then I noted the time of sending. 1:41 am London time. But that's 20:41 Ontario(Eastern Standard) time.<br /><br />And there were the neat little embellishments. Like failure to insert spaces between sentences. And occasional misspellings, or faulty punctuation. Not what one would expect of a perfectionist like Bill Taylor !<br /><br />And I then wondered, how long can he keep this up? Let's play a waiting game !<br /><br />Well, full marks for staying power, Anne Gilbert/Bill Taylor, even if the mask did slip from time to time.<br /><br />Anyway, I think it's time the "two" of you owned up. C'mon now, we can all take a joke, especially a long-running one. But time now to call it a day, wouldn't you say, in view of recent events ? <br /><br />We'll talk quietly among ourselves, while you two slumber on, blisfully unaware of what's happening right now on Colin's blog (French time, early morning shift).sciencebodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051016731274875332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36174792.post-45609821237078096602007-01-20T07:33:00.000+01:002007-01-20T07:33:00.000+01:00Well, you put your invitation up on Salut!, and Bi...Well, you put your invitation up on Salut!, and Bill Taylor has responded in typical Bill Taylorish fashion.<br /><br />Looks like we are back to Square 1.<br />That's such a shame. For one moment I thought I was really talking to the horse's mouth, so to speak, and getting somewhere.<br /><br />But "Anne Gilbert" in not only obsessing again about hippos, but throwing Le Lavandou in for good measure. Now what was the point of that ? I know it's just along the coast, but let's leave Colin R out of this, for now at any rate. It just confuses the issue.<br /><br />I took Bill Taylor's name out the tags last night. Just a small gesture, but one that can be easily reversed. <br /><br />Time is of the essence. This is a blog, not a chatroom. Respond constructively please, Bill Taylor, or I shall have to proceed as described at the tail end of this post.sciencebodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051016731274875332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36174792.post-6354880649422568432007-01-19T20:30:00.000+01:002007-01-19T20:30:00.000+01:00Truly a red letter day ! Restores one faith in hum...Truly a red letter day ! Restores one faith in human nature.<br /><br />If your scroller's had enough, then why not use my dormant blog:<br /><br />www.insideantibes.blogspot.com<br /><br />Alla salute !sciencebodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051016731274875332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36174792.post-31951167267977450912007-01-19T20:18:00.000+01:002007-01-19T20:18:00.000+01:00Please write that note, Anne. The offer is open, a...Please write that note, Anne. The offer is open, and would be one of life's memorable experiences if realized.<br /><br />I put up a post earlier that began "There's just one small problem here ...".<br /><br /> Ignore the first bit, the reference to other blogs. Pretend you never read it. It just muddied the waters.<br /><br />The rest still stands (free accomodation). Maybe when we and our transatlantic guests get together for a drink, I'll try and explain my stupid reasons for writing it. Well-intentioned, but stupid.sciencebodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051016731274875332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36174792.post-74268853616889604562007-01-19T19:56:00.000+01:002007-01-19T19:56:00.000+01:00We pay the fare from Nice Aeroport to Antibes. Us...We pay the fare from Nice Aeroport to Antibes. Usually the 200 bus, if there's one due shortly. If not, a taxi. The visitor pays the rest. <br /><br />On the occasions when we need a car, we rent one.sciencebodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051016731274875332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36174792.post-24822750817583443252007-01-19T19:43:00.000+01:002007-01-19T19:43:00.000+01:00No, probably not, Anne, but I have great faith in ...No, probably not, Anne, but I have great faith in the blogosphere to transmit good as well as bad vibes.<br />Now's the moment for the good ones. They should be seized now. What's the point of getting ourselves tied up in semantic knots ?<br /><br />PS Sorry if my PS was less than transparent. I know someone who keeps a small guest flat in Antibes, for occasional use at no charge to my friends and family. There's room for one more friend (and his missus).sciencebodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051016731274875332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36174792.post-18571326437375252272007-01-19T19:28:00.000+01:002007-01-19T19:28:00.000+01:00There's just one small problem here, Anne, if you'...There's just one small problem here, Anne, if you'll permit me to mention it. Bill Taylor does not<br />read my blog. Maybe your message should be posted to one that he does.<br /><br />PS Airfare yes. Accomodation seen to.sciencebodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051016731274875332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36174792.post-25624725924170389992007-01-19T19:20:00.000+01:002007-01-19T19:20:00.000+01:00You shouldn't need to ask, Anne. Bill Taylor, who ...You shouldn't need to ask, Anne. Bill Taylor, who else ?sciencebodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051016731274875332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36174792.post-48656365282269818262007-01-19T18:58:00.000+01:002007-01-19T18:58:00.000+01:00What say we have that drink together in Antibes so...What say we have that drink together in Antibes some time ?<br /><br />Talk about battles fought, battles lost, battles won.<br /><br />Then bury the hatchet (weapon associated with Red Indians, oops, I meant to say First Nation Americans)sciencebodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051016731274875332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36174792.post-50792392444319248212007-01-19T18:49:00.000+01:002007-01-19T18:49:00.000+01:00PS And looking back to the start of this thread,...PS And looking back to the start of this thread, perhaps I could be forgiven for "just wondering" if ......sciencebodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051016731274875332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36174792.post-12802251395110294432007-01-19T18:38:00.000+01:002007-01-19T18:38:00.000+01:00All of a sudden, you have stopped sounding your us...All of a sudden, you have stopped sounding your usual lady-like self, Anne Gilbert. Now why should that be, I wonder. Looks like the mask is beginning to slip. And I'm not fooled by the deliberate contrived spelling errors to which you occasionally, just occasionally resort when you feel you need a bit of extra protective colouring.<br /><br />Know something. I'm beginning to enjoy this thread. Hypocrite.sciencebodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051016731274875332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36174792.post-33047874746468995412007-01-19T16:16:00.000+01:002007-01-19T16:16:00.000+01:00Some profound thoughts there Anne.
Looks like the...Some profound thoughts there Anne. <br />Looks like there are issues that are long-overdue for discussion.<br />I think you've rightly identified the question of one's choice of name as critical. There are three main options, as I see it: one's real name, with no secret made as to geographical location, an obviously fabricated pseudonym, or, thirdly, something in between, like a real-sounding name, but no clues as to location (now who could I be thinking of there ?).<br /><br />I came into blogging via Times's Debate etc where a real name was expected, so found myself sticking with that for blogging purposes. <br />That's not a problem, until the attacks start getting personal, and folk start questioning one's personal affairs eg tax status, or trying to rubbish one's career credentials ( totally out of order in my view). And any mention of family is a no-win situation once you find yourself in somebody's cross-hairs. <br /><br />But if I could wind back and replay, I think I would still opt for real name, in spite of all that has happened. I recently got interested in a thread on the Guardian's "Comment is Free", quickly registered under my own name, blogged away for several days, and then discovered to my surprise that everyone else was using a pseudonym. But isn't there something lacking there, a certain frisson, excitement, even a sense of danger perhaps. <br /><br />What's needed is for grown ups who choose to use their real names(eg BT and myself) to recognize their exposure, and exercise mutual respect and self-restraint. 'Cos if we don't, what hope is there of setting a good example to others like R of O, whose pseudonym provides natural cover. If you'll pardon the cliché, it's hardly rocket science, is it?sciencebodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051016731274875332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36174792.post-17098697738896499312007-01-19T15:53:00.000+01:002007-01-19T15:53:00.000+01:00Ouch, Sarah. I think you must have been a hospital...Ouch, Sarah. I think you must have been a hospital matron in some previous existence. Everything starchy, including advice.sciencebodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051016731274875332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36174792.post-44390978542895930332007-01-19T14:25:00.000+01:002007-01-19T14:25:00.000+01:00No, Colin, it wasn't a risque pseudonym and I post...No, Colin, it wasn't a risque pseudonym and I posted on the message boards, not the chat rooms.<br /><br />As for family and friends, I'm sure they do not spend their time trawling through every item on the internet where you have posted. You must also credit them with the intelligence to separate out what they know about you from what someone who doesn't know you writes about you.<br /><br />You don't have to stay silent, you just side-step provocation.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13195684182481935384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36174792.post-82729506770472922522007-01-19T12:19:00.000+01:002007-01-19T12:19:00.000+01:00As I thought. You operated under a risqué pseudony...As I thought. You operated under a risqué pseudonym. Saucy Sarah ? <br /><br />But the chatroom environment is entirely different from my position. I use my real name, and have given out my blog address to family, friends etc, some of whom may follow the links to other blogs. Do I really want them reading the kind of stuff that Bill Taylor (Toronto Star)says about me, even when my back's turned, so to speak ? <br /><br />I would say the worm has turned, except Bill Taylor would immediately seize on the word "worm" and use it to fashion a new insult, score a few points, go home feeling smug and satisfied, looking forward to repeating the performance over and over again. Why ? Because he just likes winding people up. I'm at the top of his list, but there have been others. It's all in the Colin Randall archives in my links.<br /><br />BTW, Anne Gilbert, my lynx are in alphabetical order. But was it really necessary to go "anonymous" to suggest Colin R do likewise ? Why didn't you say it was you, once you could see the capital that Bill Taylor was making of it ? But thank you nevertheless for the moral support you gave me on Colin Randall's blog. It's at times like this one discovers who one's real friends are.sciencebodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051016731274875332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36174792.post-26773756881610330552007-01-19T12:00:00.000+01:002007-01-19T12:00:00.000+01:00Now, that would be tellling...Now, that would be tellling...Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13195684182481935384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36174792.post-53159333533595745782007-01-19T09:46:00.000+01:002007-01-19T09:46:00.000+01:00What name did you go under in your Askmen.com era ...What name did you go under in your Askmen.com era ?sciencebodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051016731274875332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36174792.post-14917091797369431172007-01-19T09:31:00.000+01:002007-01-19T09:31:00.000+01:00Colin, I cut my message board teeth on the rarifie...Colin, I cut my message board teeth on the rarified atmostphere of Askmen.com where there are some vicious woman-haters and total nutcases who are stupid to boot. I decided some time ago that those people were nothing to me in my real life and that deflating inflammatory remarks or just talking about something completely different worked to help me keep a sense of perspective.<br /><br />There's no point getting worked up. Really. This is the internet. It's a diversion, a hobby. Your real life is outside the pc.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13195684182481935384noreply@blogger.com