Ban Vegan Cat Humor

[Guest guest]

Humor is NOT automatically a sign of disrespect. In fact, I feel quite the

opposite. Many of my acquaintances frequently harass me about my veg*ism in a

joking manner, but, we get along extremely well. Why? Because I consider

their humor a sign of respect. But, the best thing about such humor is that it

opens up communication, and in contexts other than this list, it gives everybody

an opportunity to discuss things they normally wouldn't feel comfortable talking

about. Furthermore, humor often emphasizes a point stronger than any vulgarity

or SHOUTING could do. Regarding my e-mail, I think it's pretty clear which

statements are serious and which ones are not. Perhaps I'm wrong, but I feel

that any reasonably intelligent person could tell which statements are which.

So, why don't I try a serious, non-humorous approach? Simple - 1) it's not me,

2) it wasn't intended to offend anybody, 3) it got my point across, and 4)

perhaps people need to lighten up! We are, after all, talking about cats here.

It must be horrible to live in an uptight world where humor must be dictated or

relegated to specific times, places, or topics.

 

So, Marcy, thanks for your input. I respect your opinion (seriously, I do).

However, it is unlikely that I'm going to change my style. I have a suggestion

for you, and I mean this seriously as well. Somewhere in your mail program, or

perhaps through your ISP there is a way to filter e-mail messages from

particular addresses. You should put me on this " blocked sender " list so that

you never have to read an e-mail message from me again. I'm guessing you'll

feel better if you do.

 

Take care,

--Brian

 

 

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Marcy Greenhut

sfBAVeg

Saturday, October 18, 2003 4:31 PM

Re: [sfBAVeg] Vegan Cats

 

 

I really do appreciate a sense of humor, but you are coming off as

disrespectful, publicly joking at someone else's serious comments (in this

message and your subsequent one). Is there a reason you don't want anyone

to take these comments seriously? Why are you being so disrespectful toward

someone else's views? There is a way to respectfully disagree. Why don't

you try one of them?

 

Marcy