Comments on: Further into the gutter http://www.redrag.net/2004/11/06/further-into-the-gutter/ "The thinking Laborite would as lief be found in bed with a cobra as in a committee room armed with 'arguments' from the Tory press." --- Truth, Perth, 19 June 1915. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:29:18 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: saint http://www.redrag.net/2004/11/06/further-into-the-gutter/comment-page-1/#comment-5742 saint Mon, 08 Nov 2004 07:17:03 +0000 http://www.redrag.net/2004/11/06/further-into-the-gutter/#comment-5742 Exams son, exams. <!-- three strikes score: 0. --> Exams son, exams.

]]> By: Robert http://www.redrag.net/2004/11/06/further-into-the-gutter/comment-page-1/#comment-5735 Robert Sun, 07 Nov 2004 23:46:39 +0000 http://www.redrag.net/2004/11/06/further-into-the-gutter/#comment-5735 Mark, I thought about that. But then I thought, hey, I'm not making fun of her appearance, and if someone wants to show them that it's Not Very Nice to have your photo posted around the place, then who am I to stand in their way? <!-- three strikes score: 0. --> Mark, I thought about that. But then I thought, hey, I’m not making fun of her appearance, and if someone wants to show them that it’s Not Very Nice to have your photo posted around the place, then who am I to stand in their way?

]]> By: weezil http://www.redrag.net/2004/11/06/further-into-the-gutter/comment-page-1/#comment-5734 weezil Sun, 07 Nov 2004 22:57:28 +0000 http://www.redrag.net/2004/11/06/further-into-the-gutter/#comment-5734 Catherine, indeed. When you have such proclivities, you best make sure that your serfs know how to handle a block & tackle else thy most fave pet may crush thee. -weez <!-- three strikes score: 0. --> Catherine, indeed. When you have such proclivities, you best make sure that your serfs know how to handle a block & tackle else thy most fave pet may crush thee.

-weez

]]> By: mark http://www.redrag.net/2004/11/06/further-into-the-gutter/comment-page-1/#comment-5733 mark Sun, 07 Nov 2004 19:00:23 +0000 http://www.redrag.net/2004/11/06/further-into-the-gutter/#comment-5733 "If there's someone out there that wants to test that theory, I'm sure the necessary ingredients can be found around the place." In other words, "sure, the Young Libs are being disgusting hypocrites, and we condemn them for that. But *two* can play at *that* game..." C'mon, Rob. A few posts ago you were talking 'bout how it was Wrong to make fun of Miranda's appearance, and damnit, you were right. (Though I suppose calling her "Catherine" wouldn't hurt...) <!-- three strikes score: 0. --> “If there’s someone out there that wants to test that theory, I’m sure the necessary ingredients can be found around the place.”

In other words, “sure, the Young Libs are being disgusting hypocrites, and we condemn them for that. But *two* can play at *that* game…” C’mon, Rob. A few posts ago you were talking ’bout how it was Wrong to make fun of Miranda’s appearance, and damnit, you were right.

(Though I suppose calling her “Catherine” wouldn’t hurt…)

]]> By: saint http://www.redrag.net/2004/11/06/further-into-the-gutter/comment-page-1/#comment-5732 saint Sun, 07 Nov 2004 16:39:54 +0000 http://www.redrag.net/2004/11/06/further-into-the-gutter/#comment-5732 Focus on those exams ;-) <!-- three strikes score: 0. --> Focus on those exams ;-)

]]> By: Robert http://www.redrag.net/2004/11/06/further-into-the-gutter/comment-page-1/#comment-5730 Robert Sun, 07 Nov 2004 14:57:34 +0000 http://www.redrag.net/2004/11/06/further-into-the-gutter/#comment-5730 Saint, I mentioned elsewhere that Miranda Panda's sister's classmates are reading this. One of the biggest concerns I have about blogging --- it might have repercussions in future. (My mother doesn't like me swearing, but it's not the end of the world, despite what Bolt reckons.) It's probably not worth this much attention, but there are a couple of reasons that I've paid it attention. The first is that I know some of the people involved. The second is that I was reading Miranda Panda's blog before everyone suddenly discovered it. And finally, I'm procrastinating --- it's amazing how impending exams can focus the mind on the trivial. Although there have now been threats of legal action, and Bolt has brought it into the mainstream. So perhaps it's not so trivial any more? <!-- three strikes score: 0. --> Saint, I mentioned elsewhere that Miranda Panda’s sister’s classmates are reading this. One of the biggest concerns I have about blogging — it might have repercussions in future.

(My mother doesn’t like me swearing, but it’s not the end of the world, despite what Bolt reckons.)

It’s probably not worth this much attention, but there are a couple of reasons that I’ve paid it attention. The first is that I know some of the people involved. The second is that I was reading Miranda Panda’s blog before everyone suddenly discovered it. And finally, I’m procrastinating — it’s amazing how impending exams can focus the mind on the trivial.

Although there have now been threats of legal action, and Bolt has brought it into the mainstream. So perhaps it’s not so trivial any more?

]]> By: saint http://www.redrag.net/2004/11/06/further-into-the-gutter/comment-page-1/#comment-5728 saint Sun, 07 Nov 2004 14:00:53 +0000 http://www.redrag.net/2004/11/06/further-into-the-gutter/#comment-5728 I have to admit to following this saga with a bit of detached amusement but the latest twists (not least Ms M's confession of speaking to Bolt and his latest article) have now pushed this into the realm of the surreal. I expect a little bit of stupidity and poor judgment from teens and early twenty somethings (actually from older folks as well). But not a total loss of reason. I think what is also lost on some of the players in this affair is that in publicly revealing their exploits, their mudslinging, and yes even their sex lives on their blogs, they are not just displaying their sad wares to their peers but to many others - including family, friends, educators and prospective or current employers who may not find it wonderful to be associated with them and their exploits much less have them studying under or working for them.(unless they are Bolt and can score a quick point on a slow news day) A lot of prospective employers in particular, now do internet searches on applicants. Enough of a trend now, to have even warranted articles about it on the mainstream press. Please don't even let me entertain the thought that some of the delinquents in this story will also be future leaders - but in case they entertain those thoughts, just wonder who else is actually reading and filing away some of this stuff for future use. Having said that I appreciate your attempt Robert to remain cool headed through this little saga - but I also wonder, does it really deserve this much attention? <!-- three strikes score: 0. --> I have to admit to following this saga with a bit of detached amusement but the latest twists (not least Ms M’s confession of speaking to Bolt and his latest article) have now pushed this into the realm of the surreal.

I expect a little bit of stupidity and poor judgment from teens and early twenty somethings (actually from older folks as well). But not a total loss of reason.

I think what is also lost on some of the players in this affair is that in publicly revealing their exploits, their mudslinging, and yes even their sex lives on their blogs, they are not just displaying their sad wares to their peers but to many others – including family, friends, educators and prospective or current employers who may not find it wonderful to be associated with them and their exploits much less have them studying under or working for them.(unless they are Bolt and can score a quick point on a slow news day)

A lot of prospective employers in particular, now do internet searches on applicants. Enough of a trend now, to have even warranted articles about it on the mainstream press. Please don’t even let me entertain the thought that some of the delinquents in this story will also be future leaders – but in case they entertain those thoughts, just wonder who else is actually reading and filing away some of this stuff for future use.

Having said that I appreciate your attempt Robert to remain cool headed through this little saga – but I also wonder, does it really deserve this much attention?

]]> By: anthony http://www.redrag.net/2004/11/06/further-into-the-gutter/comment-page-1/#comment-5716 anthony Sat, 06 Nov 2004 23:28:13 +0000 http://www.redrag.net/2004/11/06/further-into-the-gutter/#comment-5716 Turnaround is fair play and the Phantom is rough on roughnecks. <!-- three strikes score: 0. --> Turnaround is fair play and the Phantom is rough on roughnecks.

]]> By: piss n vinegar http://www.redrag.net/2004/11/06/further-into-the-gutter/comment-page-1/#comment-5715 piss n vinegar Sat, 06 Nov 2004 21:03:33 +0000 http://www.redrag.net/2004/11/06/further-into-the-gutter/#comment-5715 <strong>Young Lib knickertwisting continues!</strong> They're mad as hell and they're not gonna take it anymore. So they dobbed 'em in to Andrew Bolt! Fresh splatters from the Young Lib blogger trainwreck.... Young Lib knickertwisting continues!
They’re mad as hell and they’re not gonna take it anymore. So they dobbed ‘em in to Andrew Bolt! Fresh splatters from the Young Lib blogger trainwreck….

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