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RE: [RC] [RC] AERC Convention - Laurie UnderwoodJust because Alex has heard that language before doesn't mean she should have to or wants to. I work in an office where the "F" is used profusely. Does that mean since I hear it all the time I should accept it whenever I hear it? In the office I handle it by getting up and shutting the door of the person doing the swearing, and that includes the owner of the company for whom I work. Your reference to the "16 year old, super rider" is a bit rude, Howard. It's not a matter of lightening up. It's a matter of respect. Good for Alex for having self respect. Just my 2 cents worth. Laurie Underwood -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Howard Bramhall Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 1:15 AM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [RC] [RC] AERC Convention By golly, I got to agree with Joe on this one. I had the chance to hear the woman in question last year at the convention and she was incredibly funny. The best way to eliminate talent like that is to pretend you're all offended by it even though you still chuckled at some of the things she says. Look, we could all be dead tomorrow (and in this day and age that's no exaggeration). Lighten the heck up. I'm sorry the 16 year old, super endurance rider was offended, but, if she's been doing endurance and hanging around all those grown ups for all those years, I can't believe this was the first time she's heard language like that. cya, Howard (did Gambler Joe meet Jim Holland at this year's Convention; if so, how'd that go?) From: Joe Long <jlong@xxxxxxxx> Reply-To: jlong@xxxxxxxx To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: [RC] AERC Convention Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2004 13:13:11 -0700 On Sat, 13 Mar 2004 07:29:51 -0800, "Jeanne Slominski" <endurancemorgan1@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:My sister and I were sitting a few tables away from you. We did laugh at the crude jokes, but also realized that they were not meant for young people. Good for you for speaking up. It seemed pretty obvious that she was asked to tone it down, which she didn't do. Well, I don't know. When I heard some of the jokes at the banquet, I thought "Here we go again." The same complaints were heard following some of the previous Conventions, and I know that in at least one case the MC was hurt by the criticisim. Yes, there are children in the audience. However, it is primarily an adult function. And the young folks in the audience hear a lot worse every day at school, from their peers! So, were a few of the jokes a little "blue" for an audience with children? Maybe so, but not enough IMO for folks to get their knickers in a twist about it. Just my two cents. -- Joe Long jlong@xxxxxxxx http://www.rnbw.com ============================================================ One of the great joys of being a pompous idiot is that you can do and think whatever you want. ~ Homer Safferwiffle ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================ _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar - get it now! http://clk.atdmt.com/AVE/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ ============================================================ Locks do not prevent theft, they only deter those in doubt. ~ Robert Morris ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================ ============================================================ Why should I look good if I don`t smell good? ~ author unknown ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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