How times have changed...
May 6th 2009 14:50
Remember when we all used to tolerate one another here at Orble? Remember when we all supported freedom of speech, welcomed controversy, gave as good as we got (or else deleted) offensive comments, came down on those who would censor us?
What happened, folks?
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Artist Quirk1. April 30th 2008 @ 20:11. Morgan Bell Says:
ooo thanks for the info, i hear the legend of this person everywhere i go on orble, i wonder if all his posts are lost or if theyre kept in a vault somewhere?
hey is there an actual guideline about what is deemed offensive or inappropriate for this site?
Small Thoughts on Big Questions2. April 30th 2008 @ 20:34. Winston Says:
Hiya D! First let me say that it's great to see you back. I've missed your contributions and your sanity around here
OK, on to the subject at hand. I guess I would sum up my opinion about David thusly: "eh". I honestly don't see what the big deal about him was. He was a mediocre (although well-read) writer enamored with his own cleverness. Were we judging his talent in terms of his ego, then he would be Shakespeare. But all I really saw was a semi-talented hack intent on being overtly "provocative" ("ooo, what's he going to say next!"). I never could understand his popularity. His poetry was pretentious and his prose was occasionally indecipherable. I may not be a genius, but I am fairly well-read and can cross the street on my own. What was I missing?
Perhaps the problem is that I prefer clear writing and a minimum of attitude. David was strong on neither of these things. I like it when someone's writing ability speaks to me, and the author doesn't have to wax rhapsodic about what a talented sort he is (something which I observed on more than one occasion). Just my $0.02 of course, D. But I much, much prefer anything that you would write over what I read on his old blogs (or on his new one, for that matter).
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Alaska Chronicle3. April 30th 2008 @ 23:51. tlcorbin Says:
David was fun to banter with and frankly, I miss him, he was a great foil to the prideful lessor gods; thanks D.Armenta.
Back when we all got along:
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Thought Zone4. May 1st 2008 @ 00:58. RubySoho Says:
Haha. I'm glad all the brouhaha over 'sleaze' or should I say 'sleeze' has inspired you to write a constructive and thus far entertaining series D.
I wasn't here for David of course so I cannot form an opinion one way or the other but he is beginning to take on a persona of mythical proportions.
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Cinema Three5. May 1st 2008 @ 01:37. Ahmed Says:
I'm the only person who thought his writing was shit, ironically that was enough for him to go all defensive. He lived off his ego after all.
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Phil's Wellness Tips6. May 1st 2008 @ 02:47. Louie Says:
I'm with you D, I thought he was great, mainly because he always took the time to give thoughtful constructive comments on some of my blogs where he thought he could help out, oh that and he made me LAUGH albeit sometimes for the WRONG reasons.
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Techbreak7. May 1st 2008 @ 02:53. Cibbuano Says:
hmmm, I saw him on Orble recently under an alias, pretending to be his own mother...?
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Thought Zone8. May 1st 2008 @ 03:04. RubySoho Says:
So are there any of his writings left on Orble or have they all been deleted?
Kalikapsychosis9. May 1st 2008 @ 04:30. Kleonaptra Says:
Um.....
I just wanted to come here and offer my support because I love David, and I feel if I adress ANY of the above comments Im going to end up in a fight worthy of him.
God D, all you had to do was mention his name. Look at this!
My opinion? When I first started, I hated him SO much. I didnt understand how someone could be such a mysoginist and yet write 'The Stone Goddess'. We fought back and forth on EVERYONES blogs. But then I got over it. His talent was unbelievable and it gave me something to strive for - themes within themes and imagery and WHOA....I could have analysed his work for DAYS.....In my opinion, everything he wrote was a parody, and if you didnt get it, guess what, it was about you too!
To this day, Im honoured to call him friend.
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My Apologetics10. May 1st 2008 @ 04:39. Damo Says:
My favorite writer and absolutely funny.
The wild card that set the bench mark for the rest of us.
When the Nazis came Orble David was their first target.
Big mistake for them.
11. May 1st 2008 @ 05:46. Anonymous Says:
David has relocated cities and sadly last I heard from him hasnt been writing much at all...anywhere...a real pity.. I miss him..
Horrorphile12. May 1st 2008 @ 07:04. Bryn Says:
Ahhhh, the wordophiliac David ... I was an early friend of his and, without wanting to blow my own horn or any such bruhaha, when David got all bitter and angsty (hmmm, that was frequently) he deleted all his friends except me, saying I was the only one who hadn't said a bad word against him ... I think that was purely because I feared he'd tear strips off me ... I missed some of the bigger incidents, such as the whole confrontation and fallout with the Orble Angels ... ahhhh, fond days on the Orble battle field ....
I do miss his acerbic wit and insight ... Sure I didn't like everything he wrote, or think everything he wrote was gold, in fact a lot of his early stuff annoyed the hell out of me, but I became endeared somewhere along the way ...
(raising my steinglass) To David!
Good work Armenta ... A fine toast ...er, post.
13. May 1st 2008 @ 07:48. Anonymous Says:
I know where David is, and what he's writing at the moment.
It's probably because I am him?
Thanks for the tribue D Armenta. Kleo sent me the link.
I'm not actually writing much at the moment (apart from Reggies [registered mail slips], and RTS (return to sender) stickers. And numbers in big black textra on my mail bundles. And writing myself off ??? I went all Bukowski on myself, and went back to work as a postie. In Queensland (muggy one day, sweaty the next ... [which cuts down the need for spittle when you're a born-again bachelor into onanism?
I'm one page into Bukowski's 'Post Office' [I started it about two weeks ago ... (Whenever I read? It makes me just want to write. Or read my own most magnificent writings??? Just re-read them? While I'm not looking at myself in the mirror? Then delete them?
Only 1200 houses to go. 18 wrinkly old grannies on motorised wheelchairs, 24 barking dogs, & etc ...
Most days (M-F) I work from 6am-6pm [sorting and delivering mail], then just get completely hammered after work. And live in a drunken stupour from Friday afternoon until Sunday afternoon ... (Have a quick Dan McGrew [spew] (= vomit in Aussie rhyming slang) in the morning before going to work) ... and the cycle and beat goes on and on and on and on ...
I've been without the net for a few weeks, so I was forced to go to pubs, drink and smoke and look at all the pretty girls all weekend ... One day I might hook up with a woman again, but I'm still debating whether hookers are cheaper than wives???
I rent a dogbox in Brisbane. Woof? [Don't get me started on doggy?] It's got everything I need. A fridge? ... (Na, it's a great born-again bachelor's pad about 5 minutes from work. (It's what they'd call a bedsit in the US ... I just sit here and amuse myself most nights ... then go to work ... I like blokey jobs (manual labouring jobs ... they make men out of boys ... There's too many metrosexual pansy boys on the net (and too many fat, lazy chicks who sit on their arses all day long ???
Oh, my dogbox has also got a narcissistic mirror according to the Orble nasties ??? God, some people are so full of vitriolic bile ... [Say hello to Winston and Ahmed for me???
Anyway, I'm going now ... Just thought I'd say thanks for the tribute (and dribble a bit of shit ???
Infognito14. May 1st 2008 @ 08:04. Mountain Fog Says:
Hi D,
I actually liked his play with alliteration, it was fun.
I remember having a little exchange with him, 'a la' alliterative phrases once, and that was fun too.
Pity he has gone, as he did bring some spice to the site, even though soem may not have appreciated him at all.
Pity I didn't get to know him better.
cheers and welcome back,
you wandering minstrel you!
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Infognito15. May 1st 2008 @ 08:28. Mountain Fog Says:
OH! There you are David!!
That seemed not to be there when I put my previous comment in, must be magick eh wot!!?!!
Ahh c'mon David, don't let the 'peanut gallery' get you down!
Come back, with a bigger, brighter, even more bizarre and challenging take on the world, and what crawls across its surface!
cheers and don't lick the stamps!
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Flick Wit16. May 1st 2008 @ 08:56. Michaelie Says:
I loved David to bits. He was bloody hilarious - not to mention talented. How did people not get him?
Cibb - are you refering to Ann? The moment she popped up on Orble I thought - DAVID. I told her she seemed VERY familiar but never found out for sure...
Great tribute, D.
Michaelie
Movies and Life17. May 1st 2008 @ 09:04. Tracy Says:
I thought David was Henrietta....is that who you meant, Cib?
Movies and Life18. May 1st 2008 @ 09:07. Tracy Says:
Aha, Lady Henrietta Muddling...that's who I thought he was....
Flick Wit19. May 1st 2008 @ 09:13. Michaelie Says:
Ah, I don't think I ever saw a Henrietta. So who was Ann..? And is she gone?
She was supposed to be an elderly woman but I got the definite impression she wasn't that old, or female at all. And she was extremely funny and mischievous.
Movies and Life20. May 1st 2008 @ 09:18. Tracy Says:
Maybe he was Ann too...!!
Henrietta is listed under the writers section...
I could be wrong, but I think it's always worthwhile having a theory
Flick Wit21. May 1st 2008 @ 09:18. Michaelie Says:
HAHAHA ok yeah that's gotta be david
Flick Wit22. May 1st 2008 @ 09:23. Michaelie Says:
Hehehe you're right there Trace!
I definitely think Ann is someone else, male, cheeky, and already on Orble. Lol. But he's practically spelled it out that he's Henrietta on those Potter in a Harry posts, so I'm not sure.
I think almost everyone is suspect these days!
Movies and Life23. May 1st 2008 @ 09:27. Tracy Says:
The minute I read one of the posts, I thought it had to be him...such a distinct style...
So who is Ann? I will be back after some research....
Celebrity Obsession24. May 1st 2008 @ 09:30. KylieW Says:
Great post D.
I couldn't agree with you more. David was brilliant. He was one of the best writers I've come across and that wit. Oh lordy, his wit.
You know, I could use a person's like or dislike of David as a guage of whether I'd like that person.
Oh, I can't wait to read your next installment
Movies and Life25. May 1st 2008 @ 09:37. Tracy Says:
Ah yes, Ann is a character whoever he/she is...
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Esoteric Bookshop26. May 1st 2008 @ 09:38. Lilla Says:
Hi D. Arm,
Ditto on the 'nice to see you again' and Ditto on the tribute;
Love, hate or totally fail to understand his stuff, you kept coming back.
...and usually more inspired than when you arrived the time before... sometimes I would laugh so hard, my sides would ache, other times all I could do was cry... dig deeper, for the black knight indeed rides the halls of orble still...
Lilla ...
Flick Wit27. May 1st 2008 @ 10:13. Michaelie Says:
Just read through Ann's posts again, and I'm pretty sure it's David.
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Artist Quirk28. May 1st 2008 @ 10:27. Morgan Bell Says:
Michaelie are you a private detective in real life? lol
i like how it takes you minutes to figure out things that have been puzzling me for months . . . i could (and have) enlisted teams of experts on these identity questions when really i should have gone direct to you!
Flick Wit29. May 1st 2008 @ 10:36. Michaelie Says:
HAHA... no. Lol. I think I just spend too much time blogging!
I have some suspicions about others, and there are a couple I know have mulitple identities, and I'm sure there are more out there... but that doesn't really bother me because the purpose behind it isn't self-serving or meanspirited. And at least David has fun with it!
He was so entertaining! Good or bad, he was never boring, that's for sure.
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Thought Zone30. May 1st 2008 @ 10:38. RubySoho Says:
Morgan, are you getting the distinct impression that you missed out on something really, really big?
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Artist Quirk31. May 1st 2008 @ 10:43. Morgan Bell Says:
yes Ruby, yes i am! lol
and Michaelie i am so gunna pick your brain about all this later!
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Thought Zone32. May 1st 2008 @ 11:13. RubySoho Says:
Well Morgan pass whatever you pick onto me please.
33. May 1st 2008 @ 14:09. Anonymous Says:
postmoderncritic says (no offence, D. Armenta, but I don't want to support this post):
In the first post of David's I ever read, he said his favourite word was 'meretricious' and he relayed a scenario of telling a woman that she was meretricious in such a way as to make her think she was being complimented, whereas it's actually an insult to her sexuality.
I won't even go into the levels of distaste I have for his message on this post. What was that people were saying about misogynistic, homophobic, narcissistic hacks?
So anyhow, to anyone who is cool with David, can you do me a favour and avoid my blogs? Much appreciated.
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L.A.M.P.34. May 1st 2008 @ 15:40. D. Armenta Says:
I think Michaelie tracked one of him down.
As before, David's mention provokes a load of mixed reactions; par for the course. I'd expect no less!
As a postscript, I add the Black Knight's motto:
"Don't ask me what I think of you
I might not give the answer that you want me to."
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Alaska Chronicle35. May 1st 2008 @ 17:11. tlcorbin Says:
If you don't support the post, PMC why bother us with your flaccid warning and threat?
You have deliberately insulted D.Armenta and her readers with your whining.
I can appreciate the fact that Ahmed and Winston didn't/don't care for David; they are up front with their opinions and aren't arrogant about the matter as you appear to be you pompous postmortem critical ass.
Avoid your blogs; hahahaha, not a problem for most of us, they're a flotsam repository, so . . . no warning is necessary. Who can stand the stench of mediocrity, or of cowardly ankle nipping wankers; certainly not I.
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L.A.M.P.36. May 1st 2008 @ 17:47. D. Armenta Says:
P.P.S.--I've missed you all; thank you so much for the warm welcome back.
So, does all this mean the post should be on the "family friendly" filter?
PMC, my duty and task in this series is to chronicle the past and present writers who have somehow made their mark here at Orble. Some will be (or once were) universal favorites, others will be (or were) notoriously unpopular. Some should have had a much larger audience. Either way, their names and work are worth a mention in my opinion.
Anyway, I'm sorry that your dislike of David has carried over to my blog in that you won't vote here. That is, of course, your prerogative.
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Artist Quirk37. May 1st 2008 @ 18:25. Morgan Bell Says:
im a little slow on the uptake with this whole David saga but i think he expressed an interest in marrying me about a month ago haha CLICKHERE . . . if it is the same David?
cuts down the need for spittle when you're a born-again bachelor into onanism?
now after i consulted a dictionary to find out what "onanism" means im not sure if i should be concerned as to what hes doing with my display pic lol
but I'm still debating whether hookers are cheaper than wives???
hmmm depending on what he decides on that issue i could be considered cheaper than a hooker (theres no doubt im sleazier ) . . . and when it comes to pansy boys and lazy chicks, well ive been both, gender is so flexible on the net these days!
Strategy and Solutions38. May 1st 2008 @ 19:51. Clint Emry Says:
That is very cool info about a black knight.
Flick Wit39. May 1st 2008 @ 20:51. Michaelie Says:
Really Epiphanie?
I think it's pretty harsh collectively telling people who have supported you in the past that you don't want to speak to them, simply because they maybe read into another person's writing differently.
Do you cut off friends in the real world if they see things differently to you? I don't think you ever looked beyond the surface of David's writing, and I'm quite offended by your comment, on my behalf and on the behalf of others you have effectively told to... get lost.
Kalikapsychosis40. May 2nd 2008 @ 00:57. Kleonaptra Says:
Dont you just love it when people say 'no offence' then fire both barrels?
If Im going to offend, I like to mean it.
This post is awesome D. I was going to write about how Davids critisim shoved me to new levels but I dont like this much attention!
But I have been giggling all the way. Thanks for this.
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M141. May 2nd 2008 @ 02:26. Luke Says:
I'm not sure I'm remembering the right guy, but I'm pretty sure I didn't like him. If he's the one I remember he made various catty comments on other people's blogs when he started out because he wasn't getting enough hits or something. He came across as a bit of a pretentious sook.
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Padsoc42. May 2nd 2008 @ 06:38. postmoderncritic Says:
Michaelie,
I'd like to give you the benefit of the doubt, but I'm finding it very difficult... in addition to anti-female and anti-metrosexual comments (I didn't read long enough to catch much other references to gay people, but he seemed quite defensive when takling about Elton John) I have also seen him put down overweight people and people who aren't good-looking (whatever that means - I think everyone can be good-looking). Surely you can't have missed his mean-spirited attacks on these groups, other Orblers (including myself? That was the first time I had been called a 'slut'). How can you claim to be entertained by this disturbed attention-seeking creep?
I went back to David's work a few times trying to look for redeeming qualities, but the deeper I looked the more disturbing it became, and it made Orble a less happy place for me.
If you continue to tacitly support misogyny, homophobia and mean-spiritedness then I find that very distasteful and have no choice but to ask you not to visit my blog...
And yes, I would do this in real life as well. I am proud to say all the people I consider my friends are very careful about which personalities they support, and for what reason.
I have enjoyed talking with you in the past, but your attitude towards David here disappoints me and makes me want for more in an Orble interaction. I'm sorry. If you change your mind, feel free to let me know.
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Padsoc43. May 2nd 2008 @ 06:45. postmoderncritic Says:
Oops, I forgot not to sign in... oh well.
D. Armenta - Please understand that it's not your blog, but this particular post, that I had a problem with. It promotes David's work, and I have seen other tributes to him as a result. I wasn't happy with him while he was a regular poster, and I have no wish to be reminded of him now. All the best, however.
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Hi David,
Good to see you, causing a ruckus from the grave as usual!
Nice to know you still inspire such veracious passion in readers, without doing a thing.....loveit!
Good luck with the mail merge...
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Budget Centsability45. May 2nd 2008 @ 10:06. Cheryl J Says:
I wasn't around for David and have read none of his posts but I miss him anyway haha. We need more irreverent, tasteless, witty (witless?) and controversial bloggers. I'm relatively new here but it seems to me that the conservative and PC bloggers effectively bully anyone interesting.
This is a blogging site for Chrissakes! I want to be confronted, offended and amused as well as informed and entertained. I am so sick of politically correct bullsh*t...and the fact that I asterisked that word says it all.
Everyone is free to move on if they don't like a blogger or a post. I agree that there should be no personal attacks against anyone but it sounds like David was someone we need more of here.
Good on you D. Armenta. I say bring on the controversy.
PS. Feel free to swear and be completely politically incorrect if any of you ever comment on my posts. And if you feel the need to personally attack I will just yawn in your general direction
Potter in a Harry46. May 2nd 2008 @ 10:08. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Yep
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My Apologetics47. May 2nd 2008 @ 10:24. Damo Says:
Good to see again David.
Oops, now I am banned from the PMC site.
Potter in a Harry48. May 2nd 2008 @ 10:28. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Winston,
most academics don't like my writing.
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Artist Quirk49. May 2nd 2008 @ 10:32. Morgan Bell Says:
hey David,
i think youre confusing "private message" with "public comment", all my blogs are public for anyone to see . . . must be those male tendencies? thanks for all the forgiveness baby
Potter in a Harry50. May 2nd 2008 @ 10:37. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Raven?
I just like you ...
You're real and true to yourself and everyone else ...
You're who you are ... and there's no guile ... no deceit ...
You remind me of Philip ... I know you don't like religion much ... and I'll be brief ... but Philip was one of the Apostles ... Our Lord said to hm ... "I saw you sitting under the fig tree." ... That's when Philip realised who it was whom was speaking to him ...
Anyway ... all the best ... and thanks for the support ...
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Potter in a Harry51. May 2nd 2008 @ 10:41. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Ruby Soho?
That's the attitude ...
You obviously work for a living ???
Potter in a Harry52. May 2nd 2008 @ 10:49. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Ahmed ...
Do you spend all day on your PC just waiting to attack someone? Because that's how you come across ...
What a pathetic approach to life ...
Potter in a Harry53. May 2nd 2008 @ 21:46. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Louie,
When you write about 'laughing for the wrong reasons' ?
That's just being a typical female isn't it ? (Get women together? All they talk about is sex. They make us blokes look all innocent in our conversations ...
Potter in a Harry54. May 2nd 2008 @ 22:09. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Cibby,
I'd never pretend to be my own mother ... I'm too evil ... no-one would believe it was her ???
Potter in a Harry55. May 2nd 2008 @ 22:22. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Kleo,
The greatest thing in this life? Forgiveness.
I remember the early days. I couldn't stand you. I used to address you as KlapTrapper. I used to think, 'Who is this utter dipstick?' Just one more pagan?
But I like your feisty spirit. You wouldn't give up. I'm stubborn. And look what happened.
We have mutual respect. We agree to disagree on a lot of things. That's a wonderful thing in life. (And you used to say things like ... If you were teaching religion, I'd listen to you ... [That was such a heart-warming compliment ...
Women are feisty. Deep down. All of them.
I don't deliberately alienate people. But I alienate most people because of who I am. (It must be a subconscious Freudian thing).
The worst part is I alienate the people I love the most. (To me that's human nature ... but I won't go into a religious diatribe ...
Two of the hottest women on this Orble site? You and Dusk ... (what gets me most about the pair of you? ... You both know how to forgive a bloke for being an absolute dickhead ... (I'll just add a qualifier to this statement ... I'm not comparing you to Dusk ... [I've been told off enough already?] ... You're both two unique individuals who just share a commonality ... the ability to be real in this virtual world ...
I wish I was a Muslim. I'd marry both of you.
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Alaska Chronicle56. May 2nd 2008 @ 22:26. tlcorbin Says:
David it's great to know you're lurking about, I have missed your onanistic free wheeling self. Stay in touch friend.
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Potter in a Harry57. May 2nd 2008 @ 22:35. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Damo,
in a non-gay way? This is such a great compliment:
My favorite writer and absolutely funny.
The wild card that set the bench mark for the rest of us.
When the Nazis came Orble David was their first target.
Big mistake for them
It's taken me quite a while to get my life organsised (my shit together) up here in muggy, sweaty, spittle-free masto-Qld ... but I'm finally in my own dogbox ... with a bit of net activity happening ... so (unless I'm banned from Orble [again!]), I'll be frequenting this most wonderful writing blogsite a bit more often ...
to catch up with my friends ... (and deal with the nasties?) ...
Man, I tell you ... resurrecting your own life when you're not God Almighty Himself? It's tough work ... (footprints in the sand?) ... I have no idea whatsoever of how I ended up in Qld working for a living. [Probably because I live in a drunken stupour? ...
But thanks for your compliments ... They're very humbling ... and I need to be humbled more yet ... I still have to beat this pride out of me ... (It's a tough life being talented ...
Potter in a Harry58. May 2nd 2008 @ 22:39. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Bryn (of the dark filmic side),
When the virtual and real worlds collide? And we actually meet flesh-to-flesh?
We'll raise more than one steinglass ...
Potter in a Harry59. May 2nd 2008 @ 22:42. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Fog,
I'm too busy licking the air and praying to be reincarnated as a dog (because they can?) to lick stamps ...
Hope life in the Blue Mountains is giving you a Brokeback Mountain existence ...
Never work as a postie if you're gay. It's such an un-PC atmosphere to work in ...
The woman who works next to me while I'm sorting mail? She's a lesbian. We get on fine ... I'm a tolerant person ... [just not of myself???
Potter in a Harry60. May 2nd 2008 @ 22:47. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Michaelie,
Every time I see your smiling mouth?
[delete] ...
I envy your boyfriend?
Potter in a Harry61. May 2nd 2008 @ 22:56. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Tracy (without an "e"),
The net is a very deceptive thing .l.. (I've tried to be real on the net ... It doesn't work ... I just keep getting banned from websites?
Thank God I have a job now that forces me out of the virtual world into the real world ... [but old habits are hard to kick ... I still come back to the virtual world ...
But ... that being written? ... I've met some wonderful people on Orble ... (You're numbered amongst them ...
Not many people would offer someone a book voucher just for dribblling shit on their blog while they're O/S ...
I haven't been to the cinema for ages ... The cinema is a romantic place ...
But I would like to go to a film ... but going alone is not very appealing ... (Maybe I'll go to a brothel, and instead of paying for sex, I'll say to the Magdalena, "Hey babe, wanna get paid $440 to come and see a film with me and hold my hand?"
Potter in a Harry62. May 2nd 2008 @ 22:59. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
KylieW,
You know, I could use a person's like or dislike of David as a guage of whether I'd like that person.
That is such a beautiful thing to write ... Thank you ...
Potter in a Harry63. May 2nd 2008 @ 23:02. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Lilla,
Yep. Spot on. (Or "Damn straight, Senator," as Travis Bickle would say).
Perception is a gift. You either have it or you don't.
Potter in a Harry64. May 2nd 2008 @ 23:02. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Lilla,
Yep. Spot on. (Or "Damn straight, Senator," as Travis Bickle would say).
Perception is a gift. You either have it or you don't.
Potter in a Harry65. May 2nd 2008 @ 23:05. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
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oops ... damn typos?
Potter in a Harry66. May 2nd 2008 @ 23:09. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Clint,
I'm not very cool in real life. Psycho? Yes. Cool. Nup. Too busy being a psycho to be cool.
Cool is for young people who don't know how to be themselves. Cool is saying things like ... "I wish I was Brad Pitt." ... Psycho is saying things like, "Stuff that for a joke. I'm ME."
I married a woman who looked like Angelina Jolly-Roger ... they're overrated. Give me small breasts any day.
Potter in a Harry67. May 2nd 2008 @ 23:12. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Luke ...
Don't judge people by your own standards and estimation of yourself and say things like:
He came across as a bit of a pretentious sook
Are you over Kurt Vonnegut's death yet, or still sooky-la-la-ing?
Potter in a Harry68. May 2nd 2008 @ 23:15. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
7 (The Doe Trekker),
Yep. I'm back. Until I get banned again?
How's your Trekky marriage going man?
Potter in a Harry69. May 2nd 2008 @ 23:17. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Cheryl,
You'd be a good root?
Potter in a Harry70. May 2nd 2008 @ 23:19. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Raven,
Until they ban me again? I'll hang around. (Increase the profits for the company???
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M171. May 3rd 2008 @ 00:25. Luke Says:
LOL, David you ARE the person I was thinking of.
And if I didn't judge people by own standards how else would I judge them? Everything you've written in these comments pretty much backs up what I wrote.
72. May 3rd 2008 @ 01:00. missnomer Says:
Hi David..
So glad you are back, I have signed up for an email subscription so I dont miss anything you write...
Hope life is treating you well.
xxxMiss Nomer
Infognito73. May 3rd 2008 @ 01:53. Mountain Fog Says:
Hi David,
I think you need to resurrect the alliterative site, and encourage others to join in.
I suggested (on my blog and homage example) such members be called...
Totalalliterative Poets.
I have a thing for totalitarianism at the moment, considering the West thinks it is groovy to be like that, and rewards China...anyway..
So how aboot it David?
Everyone may contribute, as long as they keep it TOTALLY alliterative, brief and pithy...no 'ifs', 'ands' or 'buts' allowed!!
You start the site up, allowing all to contribute...waddyahrekkon??
Raven is good at it, Morgan gurrlish, Lilla, DM is almost there...she put in a few "ifs' 'ands' whatever.
So there is a small movement to start with, nad we intend to take on Budgiewoy first, then, THE WORLD!!
cheers...
oh, and no "brokeback" buddie, yet! But I do have a 'sore-back' from self involved activities...
...most would call me a wanker anyway.
Ask your lesbian postie pal if she is any good at licking stamps...ahem...
I hate PC when it is used as a cloaking device to hide a particular person's real thoughts, when it is used by people who are afraid to be flawed, or venal, for that is a lie, for that is not the normal human condition.
By the way, although I did not read all your stuff, as my pooter makes it difficult (slow) enough gadding abooot OrBULL, I saw a huge difference in what you did compared to some others; with your work, one could detect an intellect challenging societal mores, pricking precious egos at the same time exposing his own to assault, whereas some others I have encountered here, are just dumb f*@k moron bigots...in all their genres... who have the collective aptitude and acumen, the artistic qualities, the imagination, of a cow pattie, ( I will put in a waiver here, as some cows do create extraordinarily artistic organic works of nature worthy of some praise).
cheers
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Potter in a Harry74. May 3rd 2008 @ 03:21. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Luke,
For a guy supposedly into literature, you can't even construct a sentence ...
What is this?:
And if I didn't judge people by own standards
And you have a site based on literacy? How amusing ... Tell me. What are your mummy and daddy like? Did they neglect you or abuse you? ... Or both?
That may be the thiing I don't like about you ... your utter hypocrisy ...??? You're not real ... you're just a little boy on the net pretending to be a man ...
I'd help anyone out in life ... (and have) ... but prissy little boys like you? You have to learn to grow up a bit and stop living in virtuality ... If I was your father? You wouldn't be carrying on like you are atm ...
Potter in a Harry75. May 3rd 2008 @ 03:25. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Miss Nomer,
If life gets any bettter, I swear I'll die of bliss. Just fall down and die on Orble's homepage ...
Potter in a Harry76. May 3rd 2008 @ 03:33. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
fog,
I'll just see how using my mum's blogsite goes ...
Mum doesn't mind. If Orble don't? Then I don't mind either ...
As to cow-pats? ... Yep. I'd rather look at a cow-pat than read most Orble posts ...
There's some really nice people on here, but there's also some "nasties" ... but that's life ...
I'll be back .. I'm still reading your comment ... It's nice to read some intelligent writing ... I enjoy it ...
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Budget Centsability77. May 3rd 2008 @ 04:50. Cheryl J Says:
Well David I would have used the word excellent but good is OK.
Infognito78. May 3rd 2008 @ 05:15. Mountain Fog Says:
ok David,
I'll tune into "lady Muck" and maybe I'll start the totalalliteration site...gasp...gulp...and we may hear from the poetic peerage there?
cheers
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Potter in a Harry79. May 3rd 2008 @ 07:50. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Cheryl,
That's one of the funniest responses I've ever read. (And that's not my dick talking okay? ... [although there is a strange heat in my loins? ... Na, what's the point? I'm a dead root ...
It's very Seinfieldian ... "Oh, and they're real Jerry." ???
When I sober up? (2012?) ... I'll have to check out your "posts"
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Budget Centsability80. May 3rd 2008 @ 08:59. Cheryl J Says:
Well David, in 2012, when you finally get around to it, I'd start with THIS. Much more me than my other family friendly stuff. And yes I am shamelessly promoting my blog on somebody else's. Sorry D. Armenta!
Potter in a Harry81. May 3rd 2008 @ 09:34. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Oh, D Armenta can handle shameless self-promotion ... She never deletes my comments ???
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M182. May 3rd 2008 @ 09:41. Luke Says:
I don't see... anything that might bother you... in regards to... that sentence, David... other than a... lack... of... ellipsis...
Kalikapsychosis83. May 4th 2008 @ 23:47. Kleonaptra Says:
Ive just gotta say a few words,
PMC
Some of us really like to be disturbed. Or should I say, we are that disturbed anyway, we really enjoy a little more.
Cheryl,
This is a blogging site for Chrissakes! I want to be confronted, offended and amused as well as informed and entertained. I am so sick of politically correct bullsh*t...and the fact that I asterisked that word says it all.
Thanks for that! Oh, thankyou so much!
Darling, David
I don't deliberately alienate people. But I alienate most people because of who I am. (It must be a subconscious Freudian thing).
I know how that feels. I dont hold it against men for being...Well, men. Thats the point isnt it? And believe me, if polygamy worked in my favour Id marry both you and Kman. Oh, I got one in Canada I have to marry as well. I asked Nick Of Time to join the harem, but he wasnt keen.
And D.Armenta....Thanks again!
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L.A.M.P.84. May 5th 2008 @ 23:24. D. Armenta Says:
Promote away--that's what this is all for, isn't it?
So glad to see you all!
For the record, Cheryl, I'm with you all the way.
I never delete anyone's comments; that would be cheating.
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Padsoc85. May 6th 2008 @ 00:13. postmoderncritic Says:
Kleonaptra -
I don't believe you when you say you want to be disturbed, and it sounds, my dear, like you are in a lot of pain. If you want to deal with your issues, feel free to send me a private message and I will help you as best as I can.
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L.A.M.P.86. May 6th 2008 @ 02:13. D. Armenta Says:
David's humor is very very subtle. At first glance it can appear to be offensive, but look harder. Pay attention. He's been doing it again in his responses here.
That's why I like his writing; it's not easily digestible.
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My Apologetics87. May 6th 2008 @ 02:42. Damo Says:
The dry Ossie wit.
David has it and it should be celebrated.
Kalikapsychosis88. May 6th 2008 @ 02:56. Kleonaptra Says:
Epiphanie (PMC)
Im sorry that you dont believe me. I really am. But theres power in pain and it gives you strength to survive it. I prefer the thorns to the rose my dear and when Im given a choice between sunshine and shadows I always choose the shadows. That is true. It is me. I wasted a lot of time fighting it and its far more productive (and fun) to revel in it instead.
Thanks for your concern, and your offer, but I dont think someone who understands me so little could possibly help me, even if I thought I needed it.
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L.A.M.P.89. May 6th 2008 @ 13:27. D. Armenta Says:
Haha Damo, takes one to know one.
Dry "Ossie" wit..excellent.
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Budget Centsability90. May 6th 2008 @ 13:33. Cheryl J Says:
Damo, I'm very partial to wit being the half-wit that I am. Maybe I'm looking for my other half!
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Artist Quirk91. May 7th 2008 @ 13:58. Morgan Bell Says:
someones a big fan of the "modify" button . . . dont tell me there really is a filth/sleaze cleaner on Orble?
i feel like im in the twilight zone with all these chunks of comments disappearing willy nilly lol
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L.A.M.P.92. May 7th 2008 @ 19:47. D. Armenta Says:
What?! Where???
Movies and Life93. May 7th 2008 @ 21:20. Tracy Says:
That's not good, on this post, Morgan?
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Thought Zone94. May 7th 2008 @ 23:16. RubySoho Says:
yeah...i saw it too..but i'll say no more...
Movies and Life95. May 8th 2008 @ 00:47. Tracy Says:
Was anyone's else's modified? Sounds biased to me...
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Artist Quirk96. May 8th 2008 @ 04:16. Morgan Bell Says:
on the comments of this post
when i said:
49. May 2nd 2008 @ 10:32. Morgan Bell Says:
hey David,
i think youre confusing "private message" with "public comment", all my blogs are public for anyone to see . . . must be those male tendencies? thanks for all the forgiveness baby
it was actually in response to a VERY long comment which now reads:
46. May 2nd 2008 @ 10:08. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Yep
comments 48 and 52 have changed radically also . . . i note they were not deleted just heavily modified . . . they are much nicer to read now with far less references to men peeing sitting down . . .
Flick Wit97. May 8th 2008 @ 11:16. Michaelie Says:
Oh no!
Did David change them or did someone else??
Starting to feel distinctly suffocated...
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L.A.M.P.98. May 8th 2008 @ 17:21. D. Armenta Says:
I never saw the long version. What gives?? I'll just shoot David a quick PM and see if he modified the comment.
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L.A.M.P.99. May 28th 2008 @ 16:51. D. Armenta Says:
Quick update, sorry for the delay--David himself removed the comment.
Horrorphile100. May 29th 2008 @ 01:18. Bryn Says:
Armenta, I'm curious as to who will be next on your "Salute" ...
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My Apologetics101. May 29th 2008 @ 01:24. Damo Says:
I am a bit worried too.
It looks like a poison chalice to me.
What happened, folks?
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Artist Quirk1. April 30th 2008 @ 20:11. Morgan Bell Says:
ooo thanks for the info, i hear the legend of this person everywhere i go on orble, i wonder if all his posts are lost or if theyre kept in a vault somewhere?
hey is there an actual guideline about what is deemed offensive or inappropriate for this site?
Small Thoughts on Big Questions2. April 30th 2008 @ 20:34. Winston Says:
Hiya D! First let me say that it's great to see you back. I've missed your contributions and your sanity around here
OK, on to the subject at hand. I guess I would sum up my opinion about David thusly: "eh". I honestly don't see what the big deal about him was. He was a mediocre (although well-read) writer enamored with his own cleverness. Were we judging his talent in terms of his ego, then he would be Shakespeare. But all I really saw was a semi-talented hack intent on being overtly "provocative" ("ooo, what's he going to say next!"). I never could understand his popularity. His poetry was pretentious and his prose was occasionally indecipherable. I may not be a genius, but I am fairly well-read and can cross the street on my own. What was I missing?
Perhaps the problem is that I prefer clear writing and a minimum of attitude. David was strong on neither of these things. I like it when someone's writing ability speaks to me, and the author doesn't have to wax rhapsodic about what a talented sort he is (something which I observed on more than one occasion). Just my $0.02 of course, D. But I much, much prefer anything that you would write over what I read on his old blogs (or on his new one, for that matter).
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David was fun to banter with and frankly, I miss him, he was a great foil to the prideful lessor gods; thanks D.Armenta.
Back when we all got along:
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Haha. I'm glad all the brouhaha over 'sleaze' or should I say 'sleeze' has inspired you to write a constructive and thus far entertaining series D.
I wasn't here for David of course so I cannot form an opinion one way or the other but he is beginning to take on a persona of mythical proportions.
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Cinema Three5. May 1st 2008 @ 01:37. Ahmed Says:
I'm the only person who thought his writing was shit, ironically that was enough for him to go all defensive. He lived off his ego after all.
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I'm with you D, I thought he was great, mainly because he always took the time to give thoughtful constructive comments on some of my blogs where he thought he could help out, oh that and he made me LAUGH albeit sometimes for the WRONG reasons.
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Techbreak7. May 1st 2008 @ 02:53. Cibbuano Says:
hmmm, I saw him on Orble recently under an alias, pretending to be his own mother...?
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Thought Zone8. May 1st 2008 @ 03:04. RubySoho Says:
So are there any of his writings left on Orble or have they all been deleted?
Kalikapsychosis9. May 1st 2008 @ 04:30. Kleonaptra Says:
Um.....
I just wanted to come here and offer my support because I love David, and I feel if I adress ANY of the above comments Im going to end up in a fight worthy of him.
God D, all you had to do was mention his name. Look at this!
My opinion? When I first started, I hated him SO much. I didnt understand how someone could be such a mysoginist and yet write 'The Stone Goddess'. We fought back and forth on EVERYONES blogs. But then I got over it. His talent was unbelievable and it gave me something to strive for - themes within themes and imagery and WHOA....I could have analysed his work for DAYS.....In my opinion, everything he wrote was a parody, and if you didnt get it, guess what, it was about you too!
To this day, Im honoured to call him friend.
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My Apologetics10. May 1st 2008 @ 04:39. Damo Says:
My favorite writer and absolutely funny.
The wild card that set the bench mark for the rest of us.
When the Nazis came Orble David was their first target.
Big mistake for them.
11. May 1st 2008 @ 05:46. Anonymous Says:
David has relocated cities and sadly last I heard from him hasnt been writing much at all...anywhere...a real pity.. I miss him..
Horrorphile12. May 1st 2008 @ 07:04. Bryn Says:
Ahhhh, the wordophiliac David ... I was an early friend of his and, without wanting to blow my own horn or any such bruhaha, when David got all bitter and angsty (hmmm, that was frequently) he deleted all his friends except me, saying I was the only one who hadn't said a bad word against him ... I think that was purely because I feared he'd tear strips off me ... I missed some of the bigger incidents, such as the whole confrontation and fallout with the Orble Angels ... ahhhh, fond days on the Orble battle field ....
I do miss his acerbic wit and insight ... Sure I didn't like everything he wrote, or think everything he wrote was gold, in fact a lot of his early stuff annoyed the hell out of me, but I became endeared somewhere along the way ...
(raising my steinglass) To David!
Good work Armenta ... A fine toast ...er, post.
13. May 1st 2008 @ 07:48. Anonymous Says:
I know where David is, and what he's writing at the moment.
It's probably because I am him?
Thanks for the tribue D Armenta. Kleo sent me the link.
I'm not actually writing much at the moment (apart from Reggies [registered mail slips], and RTS (return to sender) stickers. And numbers in big black textra on my mail bundles. And writing myself off ??? I went all Bukowski on myself, and went back to work as a postie. In Queensland (muggy one day, sweaty the next ... [which cuts down the need for spittle when you're a born-again bachelor into onanism?
I'm one page into Bukowski's 'Post Office' [I started it about two weeks ago ... (Whenever I read? It makes me just want to write. Or read my own most magnificent writings??? Just re-read them? While I'm not looking at myself in the mirror? Then delete them?
Only 1200 houses to go. 18 wrinkly old grannies on motorised wheelchairs, 24 barking dogs, & etc ...
Most days (M-F) I work from 6am-6pm [sorting and delivering mail], then just get completely hammered after work. And live in a drunken stupour from Friday afternoon until Sunday afternoon ... (Have a quick Dan McGrew [spew] (= vomit in Aussie rhyming slang) in the morning before going to work) ... and the cycle and beat goes on and on and on and on ...
I've been without the net for a few weeks, so I was forced to go to pubs, drink and smoke and look at all the pretty girls all weekend ... One day I might hook up with a woman again, but I'm still debating whether hookers are cheaper than wives???
I rent a dogbox in Brisbane. Woof? [Don't get me started on doggy?] It's got everything I need. A fridge? ... (Na, it's a great born-again bachelor's pad about 5 minutes from work. (It's what they'd call a bedsit in the US ... I just sit here and amuse myself most nights ... then go to work ... I like blokey jobs (manual labouring jobs ... they make men out of boys ... There's too many metrosexual pansy boys on the net (and too many fat, lazy chicks who sit on their arses all day long ???
Oh, my dogbox has also got a narcissistic mirror according to the Orble nasties ??? God, some people are so full of vitriolic bile ... [Say hello to Winston and Ahmed for me???
Anyway, I'm going now ... Just thought I'd say thanks for the tribute (and dribble a bit of shit ???
Infognito14. May 1st 2008 @ 08:04. Mountain Fog Says:
Hi D,
I actually liked his play with alliteration, it was fun.
I remember having a little exchange with him, 'a la' alliterative phrases once, and that was fun too.
Pity he has gone, as he did bring some spice to the site, even though soem may not have appreciated him at all.
Pity I didn't get to know him better.
cheers and welcome back,
you wandering minstrel you!
fog
Infognito15. May 1st 2008 @ 08:28. Mountain Fog Says:
OH! There you are David!!
That seemed not to be there when I put my previous comment in, must be magick eh wot!!?!!
Ahh c'mon David, don't let the 'peanut gallery' get you down!
Come back, with a bigger, brighter, even more bizarre and challenging take on the world, and what crawls across its surface!
cheers and don't lick the stamps!
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Flick Wit16. May 1st 2008 @ 08:56. Michaelie Says:
I loved David to bits. He was bloody hilarious - not to mention talented. How did people not get him?
Cibb - are you refering to Ann? The moment she popped up on Orble I thought - DAVID. I told her she seemed VERY familiar but never found out for sure...
Great tribute, D.
Michaelie
Movies and Life17. May 1st 2008 @ 09:04. Tracy Says:
I thought David was Henrietta....is that who you meant, Cib?
Movies and Life18. May 1st 2008 @ 09:07. Tracy Says:
Aha, Lady Henrietta Muddling...that's who I thought he was....
Flick Wit19. May 1st 2008 @ 09:13. Michaelie Says:
Ah, I don't think I ever saw a Henrietta. So who was Ann..? And is she gone?
She was supposed to be an elderly woman but I got the definite impression she wasn't that old, or female at all. And she was extremely funny and mischievous.
Movies and Life20. May 1st 2008 @ 09:18. Tracy Says:
Maybe he was Ann too...!!
Henrietta is listed under the writers section...
I could be wrong, but I think it's always worthwhile having a theory
Flick Wit21. May 1st 2008 @ 09:18. Michaelie Says:
HAHAHA ok yeah that's gotta be david
Flick Wit22. May 1st 2008 @ 09:23. Michaelie Says:
Hehehe you're right there Trace!
I definitely think Ann is someone else, male, cheeky, and already on Orble. Lol. But he's practically spelled it out that he's Henrietta on those Potter in a Harry posts, so I'm not sure.
I think almost everyone is suspect these days!
Movies and Life23. May 1st 2008 @ 09:27. Tracy Says:
The minute I read one of the posts, I thought it had to be him...such a distinct style...
So who is Ann? I will be back after some research....
Celebrity Obsession24. May 1st 2008 @ 09:30. KylieW Says:
Great post D.
I couldn't agree with you more. David was brilliant. He was one of the best writers I've come across and that wit. Oh lordy, his wit.
You know, I could use a person's like or dislike of David as a guage of whether I'd like that person.
Oh, I can't wait to read your next installment
Movies and Life25. May 1st 2008 @ 09:37. Tracy Says:
Ah yes, Ann is a character whoever he/she is...
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Esoteric Bookshop26. May 1st 2008 @ 09:38. Lilla Says:
Hi D. Arm,
Ditto on the 'nice to see you again' and Ditto on the tribute;
Love, hate or totally fail to understand his stuff, you kept coming back.
...and usually more inspired than when you arrived the time before... sometimes I would laugh so hard, my sides would ache, other times all I could do was cry... dig deeper, for the black knight indeed rides the halls of orble still...
Lilla ...
Flick Wit27. May 1st 2008 @ 10:13. Michaelie Says:
Just read through Ann's posts again, and I'm pretty sure it's David.
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Artist Quirk28. May 1st 2008 @ 10:27. Morgan Bell Says:
Michaelie are you a private detective in real life? lol
i like how it takes you minutes to figure out things that have been puzzling me for months . . . i could (and have) enlisted teams of experts on these identity questions when really i should have gone direct to you!
Flick Wit29. May 1st 2008 @ 10:36. Michaelie Says:
HAHA... no. Lol. I think I just spend too much time blogging!
I have some suspicions about others, and there are a couple I know have mulitple identities, and I'm sure there are more out there... but that doesn't really bother me because the purpose behind it isn't self-serving or meanspirited. And at least David has fun with it!
He was so entertaining! Good or bad, he was never boring, that's for sure.
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Thought Zone30. May 1st 2008 @ 10:38. RubySoho Says:
Morgan, are you getting the distinct impression that you missed out on something really, really big?
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Artist Quirk31. May 1st 2008 @ 10:43. Morgan Bell Says:
yes Ruby, yes i am! lol
and Michaelie i am so gunna pick your brain about all this later!
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Thought Zone32. May 1st 2008 @ 11:13. RubySoho Says:
Well Morgan pass whatever you pick onto me please.
33. May 1st 2008 @ 14:09. Anonymous Says:
postmoderncritic says (no offence, D. Armenta, but I don't want to support this post):
In the first post of David's I ever read, he said his favourite word was 'meretricious' and he relayed a scenario of telling a woman that she was meretricious in such a way as to make her think she was being complimented, whereas it's actually an insult to her sexuality.
I won't even go into the levels of distaste I have for his message on this post. What was that people were saying about misogynistic, homophobic, narcissistic hacks?
So anyhow, to anyone who is cool with David, can you do me a favour and avoid my blogs? Much appreciated.
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L.A.M.P.34. May 1st 2008 @ 15:40. D. Armenta Says:
I think Michaelie tracked one of him down.
As before, David's mention provokes a load of mixed reactions; par for the course. I'd expect no less!
As a postscript, I add the Black Knight's motto:
"Don't ask me what I think of you
I might not give the answer that you want me to."
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Alaska Chronicle35. May 1st 2008 @ 17:11. tlcorbin Says:
If you don't support the post, PMC why bother us with your flaccid warning and threat?
You have deliberately insulted D.Armenta and her readers with your whining.
I can appreciate the fact that Ahmed and Winston didn't/don't care for David; they are up front with their opinions and aren't arrogant about the matter as you appear to be you pompous postmortem critical ass.
Avoid your blogs; hahahaha, not a problem for most of us, they're a flotsam repository, so . . . no warning is necessary. Who can stand the stench of mediocrity, or of cowardly ankle nipping wankers; certainly not I.
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L.A.M.P.36. May 1st 2008 @ 17:47. D. Armenta Says:
P.P.S.--I've missed you all; thank you so much for the warm welcome back.
So, does all this mean the post should be on the "family friendly" filter?
PMC, my duty and task in this series is to chronicle the past and present writers who have somehow made their mark here at Orble. Some will be (or once were) universal favorites, others will be (or were) notoriously unpopular. Some should have had a much larger audience. Either way, their names and work are worth a mention in my opinion.
Anyway, I'm sorry that your dislike of David has carried over to my blog in that you won't vote here. That is, of course, your prerogative.
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Artist Quirk37. May 1st 2008 @ 18:25. Morgan Bell Says:
im a little slow on the uptake with this whole David saga but i think he expressed an interest in marrying me about a month ago haha CLICKHERE . . . if it is the same David?
cuts down the need for spittle when you're a born-again bachelor into onanism?
now after i consulted a dictionary to find out what "onanism" means im not sure if i should be concerned as to what hes doing with my display pic lol
but I'm still debating whether hookers are cheaper than wives???
hmmm depending on what he decides on that issue i could be considered cheaper than a hooker (theres no doubt im sleazier ) . . . and when it comes to pansy boys and lazy chicks, well ive been both, gender is so flexible on the net these days!
Strategy and Solutions38. May 1st 2008 @ 19:51. Clint Emry Says:
That is very cool info about a black knight.
Flick Wit39. May 1st 2008 @ 20:51. Michaelie Says:
Really Epiphanie?
I think it's pretty harsh collectively telling people who have supported you in the past that you don't want to speak to them, simply because they maybe read into another person's writing differently.
Do you cut off friends in the real world if they see things differently to you? I don't think you ever looked beyond the surface of David's writing, and I'm quite offended by your comment, on my behalf and on the behalf of others you have effectively told to... get lost.
Kalikapsychosis40. May 2nd 2008 @ 00:57. Kleonaptra Says:
Dont you just love it when people say 'no offence' then fire both barrels?
If Im going to offend, I like to mean it.
This post is awesome D. I was going to write about how Davids critisim shoved me to new levels but I dont like this much attention!
But I have been giggling all the way. Thanks for this.
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M141. May 2nd 2008 @ 02:26. Luke Says:
I'm not sure I'm remembering the right guy, but I'm pretty sure I didn't like him. If he's the one I remember he made various catty comments on other people's blogs when he started out because he wasn't getting enough hits or something. He came across as a bit of a pretentious sook.
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Padsoc42. May 2nd 2008 @ 06:38. postmoderncritic Says:
Michaelie,
I'd like to give you the benefit of the doubt, but I'm finding it very difficult... in addition to anti-female and anti-metrosexual comments (I didn't read long enough to catch much other references to gay people, but he seemed quite defensive when takling about Elton John) I have also seen him put down overweight people and people who aren't good-looking (whatever that means - I think everyone can be good-looking). Surely you can't have missed his mean-spirited attacks on these groups, other Orblers (including myself? That was the first time I had been called a 'slut'). How can you claim to be entertained by this disturbed attention-seeking creep?
I went back to David's work a few times trying to look for redeeming qualities, but the deeper I looked the more disturbing it became, and it made Orble a less happy place for me.
If you continue to tacitly support misogyny, homophobia and mean-spiritedness then I find that very distasteful and have no choice but to ask you not to visit my blog...
And yes, I would do this in real life as well. I am proud to say all the people I consider my friends are very careful about which personalities they support, and for what reason.
I have enjoyed talking with you in the past, but your attitude towards David here disappoints me and makes me want for more in an Orble interaction. I'm sorry. If you change your mind, feel free to let me know.
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Padsoc43. May 2nd 2008 @ 06:45. postmoderncritic Says:
Oops, I forgot not to sign in... oh well.
D. Armenta - Please understand that it's not your blog, but this particular post, that I had a problem with. It promotes David's work, and I have seen other tributes to him as a result. I wasn't happy with him while he was a regular poster, and I have no wish to be reminded of him now. All the best, however.
Film & TV on DVD44. May 2nd 2008 @ 08:26. JohnDoe Says:
Hi David,
Good to see you, causing a ruckus from the grave as usual!
Nice to know you still inspire such veracious passion in readers, without doing a thing.....loveit!
Good luck with the mail merge...
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Budget Centsability45. May 2nd 2008 @ 10:06. Cheryl J Says:
I wasn't around for David and have read none of his posts but I miss him anyway haha. We need more irreverent, tasteless, witty (witless?) and controversial bloggers. I'm relatively new here but it seems to me that the conservative and PC bloggers effectively bully anyone interesting.
This is a blogging site for Chrissakes! I want to be confronted, offended and amused as well as informed and entertained. I am so sick of politically correct bullsh*t...and the fact that I asterisked that word says it all.
Everyone is free to move on if they don't like a blogger or a post. I agree that there should be no personal attacks against anyone but it sounds like David was someone we need more of here.
Good on you D. Armenta. I say bring on the controversy.
PS. Feel free to swear and be completely politically incorrect if any of you ever comment on my posts. And if you feel the need to personally attack I will just yawn in your general direction
Potter in a Harry46. May 2nd 2008 @ 10:08. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Yep
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My Apologetics47. May 2nd 2008 @ 10:24. Damo Says:
Good to see again David.
Oops, now I am banned from the PMC site.
Potter in a Harry48. May 2nd 2008 @ 10:28. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Winston,
most academics don't like my writing.
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Artist Quirk49. May 2nd 2008 @ 10:32. Morgan Bell Says:
hey David,
i think youre confusing "private message" with "public comment", all my blogs are public for anyone to see . . . must be those male tendencies? thanks for all the forgiveness baby
Potter in a Harry50. May 2nd 2008 @ 10:37. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Raven?
I just like you ...
You're real and true to yourself and everyone else ...
You're who you are ... and there's no guile ... no deceit ...
You remind me of Philip ... I know you don't like religion much ... and I'll be brief ... but Philip was one of the Apostles ... Our Lord said to hm ... "I saw you sitting under the fig tree." ... That's when Philip realised who it was whom was speaking to him ...
Anyway ... all the best ... and thanks for the support ...
God Bless Alaska ???
Potter in a Harry51. May 2nd 2008 @ 10:41. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Ruby Soho?
That's the attitude ...
You obviously work for a living ???
Potter in a Harry52. May 2nd 2008 @ 10:49. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Ahmed ...
Do you spend all day on your PC just waiting to attack someone? Because that's how you come across ...
What a pathetic approach to life ...
Potter in a Harry53. May 2nd 2008 @ 21:46. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Louie,
When you write about 'laughing for the wrong reasons' ?
That's just being a typical female isn't it ? (Get women together? All they talk about is sex. They make us blokes look all innocent in our conversations ...
Potter in a Harry54. May 2nd 2008 @ 22:09. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Cibby,
I'd never pretend to be my own mother ... I'm too evil ... no-one would believe it was her ???
Potter in a Harry55. May 2nd 2008 @ 22:22. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Kleo,
The greatest thing in this life? Forgiveness.
I remember the early days. I couldn't stand you. I used to address you as KlapTrapper. I used to think, 'Who is this utter dipstick?' Just one more pagan?
But I like your feisty spirit. You wouldn't give up. I'm stubborn. And look what happened.
We have mutual respect. We agree to disagree on a lot of things. That's a wonderful thing in life. (And you used to say things like ... If you were teaching religion, I'd listen to you ... [That was such a heart-warming compliment ...
Women are feisty. Deep down. All of them.
I don't deliberately alienate people. But I alienate most people because of who I am. (It must be a subconscious Freudian thing).
The worst part is I alienate the people I love the most. (To me that's human nature ... but I won't go into a religious diatribe ...
Two of the hottest women on this Orble site? You and Dusk ... (what gets me most about the pair of you? ... You both know how to forgive a bloke for being an absolute dickhead ... (I'll just add a qualifier to this statement ... I'm not comparing you to Dusk ... [I've been told off enough already?] ... You're both two unique individuals who just share a commonality ... the ability to be real in this virtual world ...
I wish I was a Muslim. I'd marry both of you.
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Alaska Chronicle56. May 2nd 2008 @ 22:26. tlcorbin Says:
David it's great to know you're lurking about, I have missed your onanistic free wheeling self. Stay in touch friend.
Raven
Potter in a Harry57. May 2nd 2008 @ 22:35. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Damo,
in a non-gay way? This is such a great compliment:
My favorite writer and absolutely funny.
The wild card that set the bench mark for the rest of us.
When the Nazis came Orble David was their first target.
Big mistake for them
It's taken me quite a while to get my life organsised (my shit together) up here in muggy, sweaty, spittle-free masto-Qld ... but I'm finally in my own dogbox ... with a bit of net activity happening ... so (unless I'm banned from Orble [again!]), I'll be frequenting this most wonderful writing blogsite a bit more often ...
to catch up with my friends ... (and deal with the nasties?) ...
Man, I tell you ... resurrecting your own life when you're not God Almighty Himself? It's tough work ... (footprints in the sand?) ... I have no idea whatsoever of how I ended up in Qld working for a living. [Probably because I live in a drunken stupour? ...
But thanks for your compliments ... They're very humbling ... and I need to be humbled more yet ... I still have to beat this pride out of me ... (It's a tough life being talented ...
Potter in a Harry58. May 2nd 2008 @ 22:39. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Bryn (of the dark filmic side),
When the virtual and real worlds collide? And we actually meet flesh-to-flesh?
We'll raise more than one steinglass ...
Potter in a Harry59. May 2nd 2008 @ 22:42. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Fog,
I'm too busy licking the air and praying to be reincarnated as a dog (because they can?) to lick stamps ...
Hope life in the Blue Mountains is giving you a Brokeback Mountain existence ...
Never work as a postie if you're gay. It's such an un-PC atmosphere to work in ...
The woman who works next to me while I'm sorting mail? She's a lesbian. We get on fine ... I'm a tolerant person ... [just not of myself???
Potter in a Harry60. May 2nd 2008 @ 22:47. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Michaelie,
Every time I see your smiling mouth?
[delete] ...
I envy your boyfriend?
Potter in a Harry61. May 2nd 2008 @ 22:56. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Tracy (without an "e"),
The net is a very deceptive thing .l.. (I've tried to be real on the net ... It doesn't work ... I just keep getting banned from websites?
Thank God I have a job now that forces me out of the virtual world into the real world ... [but old habits are hard to kick ... I still come back to the virtual world ...
But ... that being written? ... I've met some wonderful people on Orble ... (You're numbered amongst them ...
Not many people would offer someone a book voucher just for dribblling shit on their blog while they're O/S ...
I haven't been to the cinema for ages ... The cinema is a romantic place ...
But I would like to go to a film ... but going alone is not very appealing ... (Maybe I'll go to a brothel, and instead of paying for sex, I'll say to the Magdalena, "Hey babe, wanna get paid $440 to come and see a film with me and hold my hand?"
Potter in a Harry62. May 2nd 2008 @ 22:59. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
KylieW,
You know, I could use a person's like or dislike of David as a guage of whether I'd like that person.
That is such a beautiful thing to write ... Thank you ...
Potter in a Harry63. May 2nd 2008 @ 23:02. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Lilla,
Yep. Spot on. (Or "Damn straight, Senator," as Travis Bickle would say).
Perception is a gift. You either have it or you don't.
Potter in a Harry64. May 2nd 2008 @ 23:02. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Lilla,
Yep. Spot on. (Or "Damn straight, Senator," as Travis Bickle would say).
Perception is a gift. You either have it or you don't.
Potter in a Harry65. May 2nd 2008 @ 23:05. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
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oops ... damn typos?
Potter in a Harry66. May 2nd 2008 @ 23:09. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Clint,
I'm not very cool in real life. Psycho? Yes. Cool. Nup. Too busy being a psycho to be cool.
Cool is for young people who don't know how to be themselves. Cool is saying things like ... "I wish I was Brad Pitt." ... Psycho is saying things like, "Stuff that for a joke. I'm ME."
I married a woman who looked like Angelina Jolly-Roger ... they're overrated. Give me small breasts any day.
Potter in a Harry67. May 2nd 2008 @ 23:12. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Luke ...
Don't judge people by your own standards and estimation of yourself and say things like:
He came across as a bit of a pretentious sook
Are you over Kurt Vonnegut's death yet, or still sooky-la-la-ing?
Potter in a Harry68. May 2nd 2008 @ 23:15. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
7 (The Doe Trekker),
Yep. I'm back. Until I get banned again?
How's your Trekky marriage going man?
Potter in a Harry69. May 2nd 2008 @ 23:17. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Cheryl,
You'd be a good root?
Potter in a Harry70. May 2nd 2008 @ 23:19. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Raven,
Until they ban me again? I'll hang around. (Increase the profits for the company???
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M171. May 3rd 2008 @ 00:25. Luke Says:
LOL, David you ARE the person I was thinking of.
And if I didn't judge people by own standards how else would I judge them? Everything you've written in these comments pretty much backs up what I wrote.
72. May 3rd 2008 @ 01:00. missnomer Says:
Hi David..
So glad you are back, I have signed up for an email subscription so I dont miss anything you write...
Hope life is treating you well.
xxxMiss Nomer
Infognito73. May 3rd 2008 @ 01:53. Mountain Fog Says:
Hi David,
I think you need to resurrect the alliterative site, and encourage others to join in.
I suggested (on my blog and homage example) such members be called...
Totalalliterative Poets.
I have a thing for totalitarianism at the moment, considering the West thinks it is groovy to be like that, and rewards China...anyway..
So how aboot it David?
Everyone may contribute, as long as they keep it TOTALLY alliterative, brief and pithy...no 'ifs', 'ands' or 'buts' allowed!!
You start the site up, allowing all to contribute...waddyahrekkon??
Raven is good at it, Morgan gurrlish, Lilla, DM is almost there...she put in a few "ifs' 'ands' whatever.
So there is a small movement to start with, nad we intend to take on Budgiewoy first, then, THE WORLD!!
cheers...
oh, and no "brokeback" buddie, yet! But I do have a 'sore-back' from self involved activities...
...most would call me a wanker anyway.
Ask your lesbian postie pal if she is any good at licking stamps...ahem...
I hate PC when it is used as a cloaking device to hide a particular person's real thoughts, when it is used by people who are afraid to be flawed, or venal, for that is a lie, for that is not the normal human condition.
By the way, although I did not read all your stuff, as my pooter makes it difficult (slow) enough gadding abooot OrBULL, I saw a huge difference in what you did compared to some others; with your work, one could detect an intellect challenging societal mores, pricking precious egos at the same time exposing his own to assault, whereas some others I have encountered here, are just dumb f*@k moron bigots...in all their genres... who have the collective aptitude and acumen, the artistic qualities, the imagination, of a cow pattie, ( I will put in a waiver here, as some cows do create extraordinarily artistic organic works of nature worthy of some praise).
cheers
fog
Potter in a Harry74. May 3rd 2008 @ 03:21. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Luke,
For a guy supposedly into literature, you can't even construct a sentence ...
What is this?:
And if I didn't judge people by own standards
And you have a site based on literacy? How amusing ... Tell me. What are your mummy and daddy like? Did they neglect you or abuse you? ... Or both?
That may be the thiing I don't like about you ... your utter hypocrisy ...??? You're not real ... you're just a little boy on the net pretending to be a man ...
I'd help anyone out in life ... (and have) ... but prissy little boys like you? You have to learn to grow up a bit and stop living in virtuality ... If I was your father? You wouldn't be carrying on like you are atm ...
Potter in a Harry75. May 3rd 2008 @ 03:25. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Miss Nomer,
If life gets any bettter, I swear I'll die of bliss. Just fall down and die on Orble's homepage ...
Potter in a Harry76. May 3rd 2008 @ 03:33. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
fog,
I'll just see how using my mum's blogsite goes ...
Mum doesn't mind. If Orble don't? Then I don't mind either ...
As to cow-pats? ... Yep. I'd rather look at a cow-pat than read most Orble posts ...
There's some really nice people on here, but there's also some "nasties" ... but that's life ...
I'll be back .. I'm still reading your comment ... It's nice to read some intelligent writing ... I enjoy it ...
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Budget Centsability77. May 3rd 2008 @ 04:50. Cheryl J Says:
Well David I would have used the word excellent but good is OK.
Infognito78. May 3rd 2008 @ 05:15. Mountain Fog Says:
ok David,
I'll tune into "lady Muck" and maybe I'll start the totalalliteration site...gasp...gulp...and we may hear from the poetic peerage there?
cheers
fog
Potter in a Harry79. May 3rd 2008 @ 07:50. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Cheryl,
That's one of the funniest responses I've ever read. (And that's not my dick talking okay? ... [although there is a strange heat in my loins? ... Na, what's the point? I'm a dead root ...
It's very Seinfieldian ... "Oh, and they're real Jerry." ???
When I sober up? (2012?) ... I'll have to check out your "posts"
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Budget Centsability80. May 3rd 2008 @ 08:59. Cheryl J Says:
Well David, in 2012, when you finally get around to it, I'd start with THIS. Much more me than my other family friendly stuff. And yes I am shamelessly promoting my blog on somebody else's. Sorry D. Armenta!
Potter in a Harry81. May 3rd 2008 @ 09:34. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Oh, D Armenta can handle shameless self-promotion ... She never deletes my comments ???
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M182. May 3rd 2008 @ 09:41. Luke Says:
I don't see... anything that might bother you... in regards to... that sentence, David... other than a... lack... of... ellipsis...
Kalikapsychosis83. May 4th 2008 @ 23:47. Kleonaptra Says:
Ive just gotta say a few words,
PMC
Some of us really like to be disturbed. Or should I say, we are that disturbed anyway, we really enjoy a little more.
Cheryl,
This is a blogging site for Chrissakes! I want to be confronted, offended and amused as well as informed and entertained. I am so sick of politically correct bullsh*t...and the fact that I asterisked that word says it all.
Thanks for that! Oh, thankyou so much!
Darling, David
I don't deliberately alienate people. But I alienate most people because of who I am. (It must be a subconscious Freudian thing).
I know how that feels. I dont hold it against men for being...Well, men. Thats the point isnt it? And believe me, if polygamy worked in my favour Id marry both you and Kman. Oh, I got one in Canada I have to marry as well. I asked Nick Of Time to join the harem, but he wasnt keen.
And D.Armenta....Thanks again!
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L.A.M.P.84. May 5th 2008 @ 23:24. D. Armenta Says:
Promote away--that's what this is all for, isn't it?
So glad to see you all!
For the record, Cheryl, I'm with you all the way.
I never delete anyone's comments; that would be cheating.
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Padsoc85. May 6th 2008 @ 00:13. postmoderncritic Says:
Kleonaptra -
I don't believe you when you say you want to be disturbed, and it sounds, my dear, like you are in a lot of pain. If you want to deal with your issues, feel free to send me a private message and I will help you as best as I can.
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L.A.M.P.86. May 6th 2008 @ 02:13. D. Armenta Says:
David's humor is very very subtle. At first glance it can appear to be offensive, but look harder. Pay attention. He's been doing it again in his responses here.
That's why I like his writing; it's not easily digestible.
For the Sake of Argument
My Apologetics87. May 6th 2008 @ 02:42. Damo Says:
The dry Ossie wit.
David has it and it should be celebrated.
Kalikapsychosis88. May 6th 2008 @ 02:56. Kleonaptra Says:
Epiphanie (PMC)
Im sorry that you dont believe me. I really am. But theres power in pain and it gives you strength to survive it. I prefer the thorns to the rose my dear and when Im given a choice between sunshine and shadows I always choose the shadows. That is true. It is me. I wasted a lot of time fighting it and its far more productive (and fun) to revel in it instead.
Thanks for your concern, and your offer, but I dont think someone who understands me so little could possibly help me, even if I thought I needed it.
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L.A.M.P.89. May 6th 2008 @ 13:27. D. Armenta Says:
Haha Damo, takes one to know one.
Dry "Ossie" wit..excellent.
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Budget Centsability90. May 6th 2008 @ 13:33. Cheryl J Says:
Damo, I'm very partial to wit being the half-wit that I am. Maybe I'm looking for my other half!
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Artist Quirk91. May 7th 2008 @ 13:58. Morgan Bell Says:
someones a big fan of the "modify" button . . . dont tell me there really is a filth/sleaze cleaner on Orble?
i feel like im in the twilight zone with all these chunks of comments disappearing willy nilly lol
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L.A.M.P.92. May 7th 2008 @ 19:47. D. Armenta Says:
What?! Where???
Movies and Life93. May 7th 2008 @ 21:20. Tracy Says:
That's not good, on this post, Morgan?
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Thought Zone94. May 7th 2008 @ 23:16. RubySoho Says:
yeah...i saw it too..but i'll say no more...
Movies and Life95. May 8th 2008 @ 00:47. Tracy Says:
Was anyone's else's modified? Sounds biased to me...
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Artist Quirk96. May 8th 2008 @ 04:16. Morgan Bell Says:
on the comments of this post
when i said:
49. May 2nd 2008 @ 10:32. Morgan Bell Says:
hey David,
i think youre confusing "private message" with "public comment", all my blogs are public for anyone to see . . . must be those male tendencies? thanks for all the forgiveness baby
it was actually in response to a VERY long comment which now reads:
46. May 2nd 2008 @ 10:08. Lady Henrietta Muddling Says:
Yep
comments 48 and 52 have changed radically also . . . i note they were not deleted just heavily modified . . . they are much nicer to read now with far less references to men peeing sitting down . . .
Flick Wit97. May 8th 2008 @ 11:16. Michaelie Says:
Oh no!
Did David change them or did someone else??
Starting to feel distinctly suffocated...
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L.A.M.P.98. May 8th 2008 @ 17:21. D. Armenta Says:
I never saw the long version. What gives?? I'll just shoot David a quick PM and see if he modified the comment.
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L.A.M.P.99. May 28th 2008 @ 16:51. D. Armenta Says:
Quick update, sorry for the delay--David himself removed the comment.
Horrorphile100. May 29th 2008 @ 01:18. Bryn Says:
Armenta, I'm curious as to who will be next on your "Salute" ...
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My Apologetics101. May 29th 2008 @ 01:24. Damo Says:
I am a bit worried too.
It looks like a poison chalice to me.
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My take on David is that he is now and always was a button pusher. He knows exactly what to say to push the buttons on each individual. And for that matter, some people know exactly how to push his buttons. And the more things escalated, the more heated things got from most of the involved parties.
I am in the minority of people who feels that David got a raw deal by being banned. This is an extremely unpopular viewpoint these days, and I think that it automatically prompts people to think that you agree with or advocate everything he says. Not the case at all. I do not agree with most of the things he says, I simply think that there are other guilty parties who have come away from the ordeal with far less blame.
I am certain that unless my own eyes have been deceiving me, one could rummage through the archives and find instances where vulgar and vile comments were lobbed at David rivaling his own commentary.
As the saying goes "I do not agree with you what you say, but I will fight to the death your right to say it."
Comment by Anonymous2
Verrry interesting, isn't it, to see that some people can and do appreciate David's sense of humour.
Even more interesting to see Morgan's early comments - in light of her current attempts to reference the past so selectively.
BTW, Just to clear any possible current confusion: Any comments now left anywhere as 'Anonymous' are not from David. He is has not commented on Orble for a few days. And he says "hello" and will contact you in the virtual corridors where political correctness is not banned.
P.S. He says he is glad to see that Morgan is completely over him.
Comment by samaritan
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Thanks for sharing this. It was interesting to read those comments, particularly as I wasn't on Orble when they were made. And I wish there was still freedom of speech. I've always maintained that people should be allowed to say what they want, even if it is offensive to some people.
Teresa,
Why isn't David commenting anymore? Is it because his ISP is blocked? Or has he just given up on Orble?
Samaritan
Comment by Damo
I have to agree.
Times have changed.
Hell hath no fury like ....? How does that go?
All those that so easily fling accusations at David.
I wonder if any of them could take one tenth of the punishment that they liberally dish out.
Comment by JohnDoe
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Nice to know you still inspire such veracious passion in readers, without doing a thing.....loveit!"
That still sums up my views on David and his writing...it's about entertainment and he certainly does that always...I may not always agree with what he says but it still amuses me how easily he can wind up those who take it all very seriously....after all its mostly topics of politics and religion that tend to create the heated exchanges and everyone knows that opinions on those topics exist in a very grey region of reality....one where changing someones mind is near impossible if they believe they are right...
Ironically i also enjoy Morgan and Ruby's and Damo's etc writing frequently too....
And it's nice to see you returning to the fold D Armenta, how are things in sunny Florida
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For me Orble is a bit of a dead zone without David on board, that is not to say that I don*t enjoy reading other posts, but there are those who are just meant to be the life of the party, David is one of those rare individuals : like him or not.
I need intelligent entertainment God Dam it and re-reading that original comments section was pure entertainment.
Who else is there to cover this genre?
Lilla . .
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I agree. Orble is a bit dead without David. I hope he finds a way to come back. Maybe those of us who didn't want to see him banned should start be as obnoxious and offensive as possible. They can't ban us all!
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Comment by Anonymous2
I was actually just about to send a message to you via one of your own posts. Hope D doesn't mind if I respond here to your question.
David can no longer access Orble even through Anonymous comments. My blog has been blocked because I let David use it.
I see that you have posed questions to Morgan Bell. They will not be answered honestly.
David has directed an inreasingly upscaled tirade against MorganBell (&friends) because she has persistently misled and manipulated to get Orble people on her side and against him. He thinks it is really funny to see her frantically chasing him around Orble getting comments deleted.
I have been on Orble for only about 8 months and have observed how MorganBell&friends operate. I had my suspicions but it was their relentless and very unfair pursuit of Damo that really alerted me to this group. I tried to keep an open mind because, like you, I couldn't get a clear picture.
Then I had a disagreement with Morgan Bell on Jason's post. Her friend Alted (they always work in tandem) attacked me. I didn't ask for these comments to be deleted - I believe in letting things stand. But I did a post asking Morgan Bell to call off her vicious dog.
When I then did a post - I Like Asians - MorganBell&friends attacked me, claiming the post was 'racist' (it wasn't but I did not want to engage with their juvenile insistence that I explain). Morgan Bell immediately did a post - I Like Caucasians - lampooning me, displaying her pathetic version of wit. Alted did his own tragic lampooning post I LIke Niggers which he quickly removed.
Morgan has re-iterated throughout recent Orble pages that David's behaviour is the result of her rejection of him. I asked David why he sent Morgan Bell his phone number. He says
'I have sent my phone number to a lot of women to see if they can pass beyond the virtual stage, or whether they want to play email or MSN ping-pong for the rest of their lives. I don't feel rejected by any of the women who show very early on that they want to live in a virtual world. I'm happy that none of them contact me. I'm also worried that a lot of people on the net are often men masquerading as women or trannies. So until I meet them in real life or at least hear their voice, I'm supposed to accept deception as the norm?'
How many of David's critics have actually met him?
I have a very close personal relationship with David so I'll leave it to you to make your mind up as to who is telling the truth.
Comment by Anonymous
This is what I'm talking about, ladies.
Like Samaritan, I support free speech.
D. Armenta
Comment by samaritan
Fringe Faith
Samaritan's Stories
Can you just please tell him I said 'hi'? And tell him that I miss our discussions on religion and I wish they could continue somehow. And can you also tell him that I was searching through the top of cupboard for something, and I came across an old rosary that someone had given me probably about 10 years - well it was before my son was born and he's 10 - that I had completely forgotten about. I know that's a stupid message, but I think he'd be interested to know.
Sorry for all the messages (and sorry D for using your blog to send messages to someone who isn't even on Orble!). I would be very grateful if you passed those messages on, Teresa.
Samaritan
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Comment by Damo
Hehehe.
Any way
We all know of people who have been relentless in running campaigns of hate against individuals because they dared disagree with their mental empires.
Yet we never had a situation until now where one narrow minded clique of people conspired to remove one voice person by any gutter tactic possible. And gutter tactics were applied by this small clique who demand to speak as if they owned the Orble Forum.
Despite all the words about liberalism and freedoms we have people who want to censor opinions. However they have no qualms about making chest beating posts about how they are being crushed.
I find it as incomprehensible as it is ignorant that the same people ruthlessly seek to to apply rules to one individual that they would never allow to be applied to themselves.
"Damo and Davids Gay Adventures" Damn that must have taken hours to come up with. I suspect that the explicit gay porn came from the authors personal collection.
"Moot,moot,moot" Featuring artwork by Alt_ed and I quote: "When silly old men ought not fall in love, Directed by the Catholic Church." Riotously hilarious according one person who now wants to 'puke'. I especially like the fact that it targeted individuals and included a bigoted slur. The fact that David claims himself to be a lapsed-Catholic and Damo has never declared what religion he may or may not be is beside the point. Just slur away because according bigots there is nothing more dangerous that Catholics. Yet what I really like is how this post sat on Orble for months and not one person said it was wrong.
Ah yes the wonderful David eating a penis Post by Alt_Ed with approving comments by those that would have us believe that they have such a sensitive disposition that they may 'Puke.'
Now as the double standards and lingering suspicions that others may be target for such treatment I guess the anti-David lobby do have a slight PR problem. They ruthless seek to purge one writer after ruthlessly taunting and teasing him. However they also want to be seen as nice friendly trustworthy people.
I love watching purges.
They crack me up almost as much as branch stacking does.
Thank you Orble Thought Police. Thank you, Thank you, Thank yoooooou....
Comment by Anonymous2
David has read your comments. He says 'hi' and he misses your discussions too but apparently, in this age of religious tolerance, all religions are tolerated except Catholicism. His religious discussions these days are limited to channelling the spirit of Anton le Vay. He asks if you could use those rosary beads to drive the freak away.
Comment by RubySoho
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As for all the examples you cited. They were all by alt-ed. Who has also been banned.
Yes can I say that loud enough for you all to hear? ALT_ED HAS ALSO BEEN BANNED FROM ORBLE!
What's more, no one is moaning about his banishment because we all honestly know that his behaviour warranted it.
Now, is anyone in this tiresome cheersquad gong to admit that David also deserved it? How many times do you think David was going to call Jon a cunt and tell him to fuck Morgan before Jon finally had enough? How many racist slurs against Jews? How many homophobic taunts?
Freedom of speech is a wonderful thing. But even more wonderful is knowing when to restrain yourself.
Neither David nor Alt_ed understood this. That's why they are both no more. But you know, no-one is stopping either one of them from coming back with different user names and a more pleasant disposition. That's why this whole thing is a joke. David could be on here today if he wanted to. Problem is, he can't hep himself and his words always give him away.
Comment by Damo
It is a myth dreamed up by Dawkins.
It does not exist.
End of story.
As for 'casting dispersions.'
You were trying to say 'casting aspersions' because 'casting dispersions' means casting spells.
Hehehehe
Game over checkmate I think.
I have no time for sophism.
Comment by RubySoho
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Are you aware that the term 'meme' has actually entered the mainstream lexicon? That it simply means any idea or belief that is rapidly transferred and accepted by a large part of the population? That it is no longer just a term peculiar to evolutionary biology?
Or have you not read a dictionary since before I was born?
Comment by Damo
Hehehe.
I thank the Orble Thought Police Person.
I wait patiently for my purging.
Which I have been informed is for my own good.
I love watching Spin losing its traction.
It become so self indulgent.
And thus the motive for the Purge is revealed.
Comment by RubySoho
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Comment by Damo
"Blah, Blah, Blah?":
No wonder people think you are unintelligent.
Why not.try casting a few 'Dispersions'?
"Hubble Bubble toil and trouble" style.
Now where was I?
Ah yes.
My haven't things changed when those who do not run Orble try speak as if they do?
How does anyone get that job?
"Lord of what is allowed to be said on Orble.
Queen of the censors."
"It is not censorship when it is politically correct censorship."
"I speak for all writers on Orble."
Need we say more?
If the same rules were aplied to the anti-David clique as it was to David then none of them would be here.
Comment by RubySoho
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Comment by Damo
I guess that is the end of her.
Yet still they try to hunt down every comment made by David and have it censored from Orble.
I wonder who will be next.
Comment by Anonymous2
CLICKHERE for Davids first post as Mistersmith after he was banned from Lady Henrietta Muddling
Hi D,
The above comment was made to you by Morgan Bell on her Tony Alamo post. I am responding here because Morgan Bell will not verify my comments.
My posting name is Mistersmith.
David's blog was blocked so I allowed him to post on my blog. Then, without warning or notification from Orble, I was also blocked. Currently, I am able to still comment on Orble but David is unable to do even that.
Morgan Bell's contention that David began to harrass her after she rejected him is ludicrous and if she truly believes this she obviously has even less perception than I gave her credit for. It seems more likely that she has decided to just keep reiterating this fallacious claim (if I say it enough times it will be true) to convince Orble readers of her version of events. She got David banned but that wasn't enough. She continued to vilify him on other posts. I find that reprehensible. That post she gives the link to, claiming it was David's first post, was by me, not David. She simply cannot comprehend that another female could take his side.
Teresa
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Comment by Damo
If you do get published hit the [Report] button on your comment and see what happens.
hehehe
Comment by Anonymous
I want to know what is going on with ORBLE before I can*t even post a bloody anonymous comment anymore!?
I have been unable to log in to my blogs and post now for over a week and I have just learned that Tracy*s Movies and Life post has been GIVEN AWAY without her being notified, only to be told by the new blog *owner* that he doesn*t mind *working something out with her* .. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT???
... am I (are we all) to worry about the same thing happening, despite my writing to ORBLE ADMIN five days ago to ask what was going on??? Some of us have taken years to build up our blogs...WTF?
Has anyone else experienced deifficulty in logging in to post new posts, or had their blog given away?
A very furious LILLA
Comment by Damo
Jon sent out a post about passwords being reset.
Really Long Link
His reason:
"A number of passwords have been reset due to recent problems with people taking control of other accounts."
Well, that was descriptive.
Anyway you are not the only one disturbed by recent turn of event and the unique way that Orble has defined its customer service.
Comment by Lilla
From The Home Front
Enviro Warrior
Dream Herald
Esoteric Bookshop
Hahahahha ((funny))
Trouble is now I have to try and remember some jibberish code that means nothing to me ~ along witht he other 2,333 PINs that crowd my head space for daylight in the 21st Century. .
But atleast I can respond again and my words remain mine.
Poor Tracy. I can understand Admin jacking up if you haven*t posted for a while and checking, but she claims they didn*t even write an email to ask this time?
Did Jon post to advise us on that change and did I miss it?
Lilla
Comment by Damo
I wondered what happened to Tracy.
The whole of Orble has become like Negativeland.
The average quality of the writing has slumped down to high school level if not lower.
Turf wars, nothing but turf wars.
"Punish the victim and reward the guilty."
That seems to be the new Orble motto.
Comment by D. Armenta
The Florida Keys and Everglades
The Black Sheep Chronicles
What constitutes bad manners?
The male mystique
Debate Fan
L.A.M.P.
In any case, I said my piece. I've lost interest at this point, but I'm sure she responded with the usual defensive snipes.
Yep, times sure have changed.
Comment by Damo
"I think she skims through; either that or her reading comprehension needs work."
I absolutely agree on both the above observations. I never seen her read anything carefully and respond directly to what is written. Instead it is always the 'Vibe".
So:
Wear any punishment that they dish out to you with pride. You will have earned more than my admiration you will have earned more than my respect. You will shown not just courage but also that your self respect is beyond reproach.
Damo
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Comment by Anonymous
Hahaha!! It takes a hell of a lot more than a gaggle of delusional cyber-teens to budge my self-respect! I learned how to deal with their ilk in grade 7.
Lilla and Jimmy: Yeah, how did these twentysomethings turn out to have such a monumental sense of entitlement??
The swollen ego, the conviction that they know more than everyone else, the obsession with self-image, popularity and sex...that all goes with the territory.
People have been going through that stage in their late teens/early twenties since the dawn of Mankind. I've come to the conclusion that it's hard-wired into every generation expressly for the entertainment of the previous generation.
You've got to admit it's pretty funny to watch. I'm sure I amused the hell out of my parents and their friends when I was that age..remembering some of the dumbass things I said and did makes me cringe now!
What I don't get are the sense of entitlement and the extremely defensive attitudes with this bunch. Makes me feel kind of sorry for them..wonder what makes them this way?