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watrsflo · January 2003

I'm fairly new to this forum, and so far I am finding a lot of insightful--and dare I say, often curious and entertaining, but always interesting--information. I do have one question, which I'm sure has that special "duh" quality most will recognize. Nevertheless, since I've been unsuccessful figuring this out on my own, I have determined to humble my pride; for whatever reason, I am simply unable to see the presumably obvious.

Why do some of the posting notices appear to be engulfed in flames and others aren't?

There, now I've asked. The rest is dependent on your kindness and generosity.

Thanks.

System · January 2003

Hi there!

Welcome aboard! Not a "duh" question at all - I've had several people ask. The fire notation indicates a hot topic ... in other words, it has had enough replies (it takes 8, I think) to the original message to signify it's pretty hot.

Christy Reeder
Website Managing Editor
[url]www.HRhero.com[/url]

Parabeagle · January 2003

And sometimes the flames don't necessarily relate to a hot topic, but really just signal a continuing string of nonsensical ravings of a bunch of people poking fun at each other and the human condition in general! Welcome to the asylum!

watrsflo · January 2003

Ahhhhhhhhh! It feels good to be among friends--no "duh"! And, thanks for the info.

See you good HR colleagues later, among the spacious halls and comfortable discussion rooms of our virtual abode. (I trust the rooms are padded)!!

bsa · January 2003

Padded ....but, not necessarily sound proof!

System · January 2003

Hey! Only three more replies and this question gets a flame! 8-|

James Sokolowski
Senior Editor
M. Lee Smith Publishers

Don D · January 2003

Indeed. If the questioner were to go back through a random selection of prior postings, he will find many, many comments about some of us needing to 'return to your cell please', or 'please leave the exercise yard and return to your hall'. And, no, there are no 'duh' questions. Only 'duh' people who jump them for asking. But, Watrsflo, don't get too comfortable counting on kindness and generosity. Some of these guys will cut your legs off just below the knee. And don't trust any of these women any further than you can throw them. This is just between us guys, 'ya hear?

Parabeagle · January 2003

I'm sure Watersflo understands, Don. After all, he's from Oregon and we tend to be a little sharper than the average bear.

watrsflo · January 2003

Thank you! Thank you! One and all!! xclap

...and as for being cut off at the knees; if at some point I unwittingly step too far over the fence and consequently offend the guard dogs in the next yard, I can take it. I truly don't mind such encounters--as long as their teeth are sharp (i.e., to the point). What really tightens my chain is to be attacked by self-appointed guardians of linear thinking whose intentions may be in-link with their own backyard experiences, but who have neglected to polish their pearlies on the file of broader contemporary issues.

Don D · January 2003

>guardians of linear thinking whose intentions may be in-link with
>their own backyard experiences, but who have neglected to polish their
>pearlies on the file of broader contemporary issues.

I can tell already that you'll be reminded more than once that your break is over and you should leave the exercise yard and return to your cell................Aren't all of our thoughts results or reflections of our own backyard experiences? I have no one else's to speak from. Paul assured us earlier that none of that California-think found it's way up to Oregon.

watrsflo · January 2003

Paul? Who's that?
I do recall the double-beagle baying at the border. And he's right; the bears do have sharper teeth in Oregon!

(p.s. Thanks for the fun. But you're right; they're calling me back in from the exercise yard as I key. Work ever awaits!)

Parabeagle · January 2003

That's PARAbeagle, not DOUBLEbeagle.

Gillian · January 2003

Yes it has. I go to Oregon quite regularly.

HS · January 2003

>And don't trust any of these women any further than you can throw them. This >is just between us guys, 'ya hear?

So Don, the truth comes out! You don't trust us, eh?

Don D · January 2003

I didn't know you were a woman HS. You haven't been bold enough to dazzle us with your profile!

HS · January 2003

You know, I keep meaning to do that, but haven't gotten around to it. Better remedy that!

Gillian · January 2003

Just to check it out, here's the third.

watrsflo · January 2003

Yippee!!!
I'm now engulfed in the very flames I asked about!! Nothing better than first-hand experience to get a point home, huh!

ritaanz · January 2003

Welcome! I'm one of those women Don D warned you about. Have no fear, you will find us much gentler than Dandy Don (as Pork calls him). It is also great to have another man in the asylum.

watrsflo · January 2003

Thanks for the welcome, everyone. So far, I've discovered that this forum is more than just a great resource--it's a great resource with heart!! To propose a quote from the renowned Catbert--(must have been from reflections in a private moment): "We're fortunate to have each other, when no one else will have us."

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