Listen up.

[funkkjunkie]

I've been wrong many, many times before but I think revisiting nixon of boob fame and Lenny of website fame are not good peeps-trolls, spammers,, hackers, spies, ?. Why would nixon post the same thread yet again? Maybe if we click on his links, we get spied on, or something. Thoughts?

[Orleansnj]

If that's what you're thinkin' report 'em to the board administrators by clicking on the triangle warning sign that appears in the upper right hand corner next to the number of the post (not their number of postings - but the post number within the thread). For instance - the triangle next the the # 1 in your post at the top of this thread.

does that make any sense?

The board administrators will make a call on it and do what they think is the right thing.

[Amy Winette]

Now KK I have wondered that myself. 5 posts with the same links, hmmm . . . Most spam is pretty obvious though, my take would be benefit of the doubt and see if anything else is posted . . .

[Michelino]

It was apparent to this dude from the very first post....but let's turn the topic back to boobs. Maybe he'll come back with a bunch of real cool 12 year old friends.

[Amy Winette]

10 posts with the same link now, I have to concede this point. Okay, I might have been a little wrong ;)

BUT I still think the rest of the posts were funny and entertaining, in the goofy spirit that we love on this board :)

[breambob]

I've been wrong many, many times before but I think revisiting nixon of boob fame and Lenny of website fame are not good peeps-trolls, spammers,, hackers, spies, ?. Why would nixon post the same thread yet again? Maybe if we click on his links, we get spied on, or something. Thoughts?

Good call, Vic. I clicked on that link and my firewall went into fits, and shut all down my IE windows. Stay away from his posts.

[Michelino]

10 posts with the same link now, I have to concede this point. Okay, I might have been a little wrong ;)

BUT I still think the rest of the posts were funny and entertaining, in the goofy spirit that we love on this board :)

I guess maybe I don't who "we" are then that are so goofy? Or maybe I'm out the club now because I dared to take stand on the side of civility? "We"...let me shift to the first person...I think that insider chic...the type that when it get rolling it tries to shout down a dissenting opinion under the guise of claiming censorship can get quite ugly. And all in defense of some troll's euphemistic version of "Show us your tits"? (Or is "tits" less acceptable that "boobs"? )

So can someone please start a "Can you whip out your unit at Jazz Fest" thread so some of our other trolls get equal time or a least a little rise?

Amy...I respect you and many people here very much. Having a whole volume of "Threadheads Gone Wild" devoted to the lot of you won't change that. (Still don't think it needs to be advertised in this, the main forum just in time for Jazz Fest.)

But I will not avert my vision, or stay off a thread, or avoid reading single a byte anywhere on the internet just because a bunch of "goofs" think thats the way to solve my problem...er... deal with unpopular opinion.

[stlbarb]

I guess maybe I don't who "we" are then that are so goofy? Or maybe I'm out the club now because I dared to take stand on the side of civility? "We"...let me shift to the first person...I think that insider chic...the type that when it get rolling it tries to shout down a dissenting opinion under the guise of claiming censorship can get quite ugly. And all in defense of some troll's euphemistic version of "Show us your tits"? (Or is "tits" less acceptable that "boobs"? )

So can someone please start a "Can you whip out your unit at Jazz Fest" thread so some of our other trolls get equal time or a least a little rise?

Amy...I respect you and many people here very much. Having a whole volume of "Threadheads Gone Wild" devoted to the lot of you won't change that. (Still don't think it needs to be advertised in this, the main forum just in time for Jazz Fest.)

But I will not avert my vision, or stay off a thread, or avoid reading single a byte anywhere on the internet just because a bunch of "goofs" think thats the way to solve my problem...er... deal with unpopular opinion.

i'm confused...are you for or agin chatting about boobs.
the only thing i read agin, was concern that this was not the proper forum for such bawdiness. that maybe the TH's would be sanctioned for such.

i don't think anyone is ever censored.
they are 'slapped' if they are mean.
that's all i've read.
UU

[mightyradgumbo]

I guess maybe I don't who "we" are then that are so goofy? Or maybe I'm out the club now because I dared to take stand on the side of civility? "We"...let me shift to the first person...I think that insider chic...the type that when it get rolling it tries to shout down a dissenting opinion under the guise of claiming censorship can get quite ugly. And all in defense of some troll's euphemistic version of "Show us your tits"? (Or is "tits" less acceptable that "boobs"? )

So can someone please start a "Can you whip out your unit at Jazz Fest" thread so some of our other trolls get equal time or a least a little rise?

Amy...I respect you and many people here very much. Having a whole volume of "Threadheads Gone Wild" devoted to the lot of you won't change that. (Still don't think it needs to be advertised in this, the main forum just in time for Jazz Fest.)

But I will not avert my vision, or stay off a thread, or avoid reading single a byte anywhere on the internet just because a bunch of "goofs" think thats the way to solve my problem...er... deal with unpopular opinion.

just as an fyi, if you don't already know, that b00bs has been a playful topic of discussion on this bored and the old one looooong before mr.nixon showed up, Mich. I considered myself fairly new to this group-card carrying member (oh can I say member?) since Dec of aught-five and b00bs was being mentioned then.
That being said spammers must be dealt with, especially ones who spam maliciously-Down with Nixon!

[Michelino]

i'm confused...are you for or agin chatting about boobs.
the only thing i read agin, was concern that this was not the proper forum for such bawdiness. that maybe the TH's would be sanctioned for such.

i don't think anyone is ever censored.
they are 'slapped' if they are mean.
that's all i've read.
UU

Ok...I am for ...

Your right to speak about anything you want...
My right to speak about anything I want to...
This site's administrators' right to decide that either of us or both of us don't have the unqualified right to do it here.

And I believe that this site needs one more forum that is geared towards the off-topic bar, fun, fraternizing threads that are traditionally a part of well run forums everywhere. If this was a fan site only...say the board at swagland...then I probably wouldn't even have spoke up. But because it IS attached to the Festival itself...and has become the main board...I'd like to see more of this one forum devoted to sharing of all things Jazz fest with newcomers and old timers and threadheads. I won't pout if I don't get my way.

I have expressed this enough times recently that if I continue, I might be picked up as a spamming troll myself.

[glinda]

Good call, Vic. I clicked on that link and my firewall went into fits, and shut all down my IE windows. Stay away from his posts.
Same thing happened to me with those first links, it smelled like trouble so I just ignored nixon from then on.

[socaleric]

Don't mean to threadjack, but what's the instrument in red in the front row? Like a sideways guitar? These guys are bad ass.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=f4zpzEIdoPc&mode=related&search=

[breambob]

If y'all haven't noticed the "How to keep your top on..." and "People showing..." threads have been deleted. Seems we went beyond moderate...

[stlbarb]

Don't mean to threadjack, but what's the instrument in red in the front row? Like a sideways guitar? These guys are bad ass.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=f4zpzEIdoPc&mode=related&search=

i need more RRFB everyday. i know funkkjunkie is a big fan too.
in case you're not kidding, its a slide guitar.
have you seen them live - incredible. the energy level is intense.

[Michelino]

Don't mean to threadjack, but what's the instrument in red in the front row? Like a sideways guitar? These guys are bad ass.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=f4zpzEIdoPc&mode=related&search=

It is what used to be called a pedal steel guitar..but is also now referred to as a "sacred steel" because of it association with services within "The House of God" Church. Robert's music has part of its roots in this church's tradition.

[socaleric]

not kidding'

[stlbarb]

not kidding'

OMG. you must see them (although some people do not like the newer album as much). they were even at fest before (forget what year). i've seen them several times and it was awesome each & every time.

http://www.robertrandolph.net/

[Zydekitten]

Well, you just had to know that anyone with a handle of Revisiting Nixon was just aiming to cause trouble in our peaceful (mostly) little Jazzfest land. ;)

Mich - you are a very civil and polite gentleman, which I admire, however as a grown woman who possesses them - I have no problem joking, joshing, discussing b00bs, tits, hooters, chi-chis, the girls, winnebagos, (whatever one wants to call them). Most of life is just too damn serious and sacred as it is, we should at least be able to laugh about these things. However, I will admit I have a viewpoint on this that maybe not everyone can share - perhaps it's too many years spent in comedy clubs as the manager's wife . . .

I definitely can understand that some wouldn't enjoy such a thread and as our sweet Miss Vina says - then they shouldn't partake in that kind of thread. However, I would NEVER shoot down or discourage any dissenting opinions on this Bored - yours (they are so nicely written) or anyone else's, even if my opinion may be different - that's what makes adult life and conversation interesting, diverse and invigorating.

Keep on keeping things 'round here lively, Michelino - it wouldn't be the same without you! :D

[Michelino]

just as an fyi, if you don't already know, that b00bs are fun to play with

I do. (Sorry for my little joke...the tit wars are over now.)

I really like your latest avatar. I think the crabs might steal it when they finally finish rehearsing their video and release it to youtube. (They're already on myspace! (http://www.myspace.com/softshellboys) )

[Zydekitten]

Not only are the spiders on MySpace, but so is the oh-so-deliciously creamy Crawfish Monica (http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/www.myspace.com/crawfishmonica)

;)

[Amy Winette]

Mich, you're just as goofy as the rest of us (Mr. Crab Man) :) You just have different topics of goofiness that you enjoy. It's all good and you know I love ya!!

I don't know if you were on the board much in the zydbebabes days but you'd have been beyond appalled I think! What we get now is a G rated version of those days. And there was only one forum, thread drift and going off topic is ingrained.

Don't know if you noticed these threads, but there have also been complaints from "old timers" who don't think the board is bawdy enough anymore! Ya just can't please all the people all the time.

There will always be plenty of people who love and hate certain threads (politics too of course). Which threads I (in the minority) happened to enjoy.

I just get a chuckle out of talking about boobs. And crabs ;)

[Amy Winette]

Not only are the spiders on MySpace, but so is the oh-so-deliciously creamy Crawfish Monica (http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/www.myspace.com/crawfishmonica)

;)

Mmm, yes, and both are my friends :)

[Zydekitten]

Well said, my friend Amy!!! http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/Zydekitten/Hugsnkisses1x_pix.gif

[Amy Winette]

And I admit I was wrong about the spam. Damn I hate having to say that ;)

[Michelino]

Now wait guys...I'm no prude...When I take a romantic stroll down Bourbon (or was that Amsterdam?) with my lady on my arm and one of the barkers says "C'mon in man...live f*ckin on stage...man" well, anyway I just chuckle and keep strollin.

(But I am old fashioned (and Sicilian), so if the barker is a he and he were to ask my lady in front of me to show him her...hell even it's only her nose hair....I guess I'd have to admit the man would be given three choices: Apologize, Hide, or wear dentures for the rest of his life.)

But it really wasn't about the boobs. I actually am able to tell the difference between degrading troll speak and good natured titty talk...It is just a gift I have that cannot be explained. The now deleted thread that started this had an evil smell that stunk up this place from post#1 . I'm glad its gone. I reported it early on and like every single post that I've reported (maybe 5) since this board started...it was deleted eventually. The "don't read it" if you don't like it line..is, in fact, a not so subtle suggestion to censor oneself (As a fan of all things absurd I must point that out.) I see it rather as analogous to walking out onto my street and finding garbage...guess I could walk away and ignore it...more likely I will toss it I can...find someone to do it for me if I can't.

[Amy Winette]

Yeah, I've conceded I was wrong about that first post, I enjoyed the rest of the thread though ;) It was personalized spam, it took me a little longer to figure it out!

[MzJoey]

no conversing, just pow...do people really do that?? IMO...no one in the free world doubts that there is possible boobage in NOLA...but according to RN he "asks" the question and then a link to show what a nice guy he is afterall..i never clink on links here or anywhere that aren't from someone i know...harsh as it may seem...i know i miss lots of cute,funny, kewl stuff by doing it...but s'ok....i am NOT a prude either and if ya haven't gathered by now, will debate mostly anything but there was nothing there ..just the bait...and Mich...don't know ya, but will gladly buy ya's a dink for being such a stand up guy!!

[rosetree]

no conversing, just pow...do people really do that?? IMO...no one in the free world doubts that there is possible boobage in NOLA...but according to RN he "asks" the question and then a link to show what a nice guy he is afterall..i never clink on links here or anywhere that aren't from someone i know...harsh as it may seem...i know i miss lots of cute,funny, kewl stuff by doing it...but s'ok....i am NOT a prude either and if ya haven't gathered by now, will debate mostly anything but there was nothing there ..just the bait...and Mich...don't know ya, but will gladly buy ya's a dink for being such a stand up guy!!
Looks like you're feelin' betta MzJ....how goes it???

[MzJoey]

Hmm...brochitis w/ a dose of lymph node action...i got a lovely zpak of meds, so i should be feelin much bettah tomorrow...thanks sweetie for asking! I'm cheerier too, because my Honeyman came over w/ filet mignon and grilled em to perfection and cute mine into tiny teeny pieces so i could eat it w/out too much owie!
In fact we chatted a bit about your open house as he's very interested in glass. I had a chance to use those beautiful glasses the Potters took home...those are some great pieces!

[Zydekitten]

The "don't read it" if you don't like it line..is, in fact, a not so subtle suggestion to censor oneself (As a fan of all things absurd I must point that out.) I see it rather as analogous to walking out onto my street and finding garbage...guess I could walk away and ignore it...more likely I will toss it I can...find someone to do it for me if I can't.

With all due respect (and I do have true respect for you and your views), I would have to disagree with the above . . . "don't read/watch/listen to it, if you don't like it" isn't advocating self-censorship (a very interesting concept). In this country often what happens when someone encounters something (book, play, movie, art, song, etc.) is they demand/encourage/cajol/threaten that it should be done away with (not that you're doing that, I want to emphasize) . . .

Now in the case of punk arse spammers, I agree that their trash absolutely should be disposed of and I applaud you for catching on to that before I did (I didn't bother to click on his links) - however, if there are other thread discussions that someone doesn't agree with or enjoy (me or anyone else) - I don't view not reading or participating in them as self-censorship, just common sense.

For instance, I personally don't partake in American Idol; yet, many, many of my beloved/respected Threadhead friends here really love it and have dedicated a thread to discussing it . . . I don't read or participate in that thread as the AI thang isn't my bag, baby - and that's okay, I still love them! :D

So, I guess what I'm saying is yes, if it's true "garbage" - toss it out, if it's just something that doesn't pluck your chicken, leave it to the folks who have that floating their boats.

Okay, I'll step down of my soapbox now - I was just trying to invigorate the debate and I guess I took it somewhat personally that you seem to think I'm trying to advocate for any sort of censorship, which I fervently do not believe in.

[Kitten shutting up now]

[rosetree]

Hmm...brochitis w/ a dose of lymph node action...i got a lovely zpak of meds, so i should be feelin much bettah tomorrow...thanks sweetie for asking! I'm cheerier too, because my Honeyman came over w/ filet mignon and grilled em to perfection and cute mine into tiny teeny pieces so i could eat it w/out too much owie!
In fact we chatted a bit about your open house as he's very interested in glass. I had a chance to use those beautiful glasses the Potters took home...those are some great pieces!
Thanks for the kind words....I'm doin' some new and special work for Jazz Fest
and Rosetreefest;) :D

[MzJoey]

so whittle away Geppetto!!!!

[rosetree]

so whittle away Geppetto!!!!
You are so witty....;) :D

[ohio]

throwing in my $0.02-

Maybe the poster has something to gain in sending us to that site, I don't know. But I have brand new top of the line Trend Anti-virus anti-spyware & firewall. I got no warnings loading that site. Afterward, I ran Xoftspy anti-spyware and found only a couple of data gathering cookies.

As for the the deleted threads: I found them boring, but not offensive. I would caution against moderation; another slippery slope, imo. On one hand I love the mix of the good ol' posters mixed with the energetic and refreshing new posters. On the other hand I miss the bawdiness of the old board. Say what you will about this board being representative of the fest, but I can't see more than a tiny fraction of ticket buyers ever spending any time here at all.

If this board becomes fully controlled by a sense of political correctness, I will spend more time elsewhere. We are talking about New Orleans here, not Disneyland.

[Corona]

throwing in my $0.02-

Maybe the poster has something to gain in sending us to that site, I don't know. But I have brand new top of the line Trend Anti-virus anti-spyware & firewall. I got no warnings loading that site. Afterward, I ran Xoftspy anti-spyware and found only a couple of data gathering cookies.

As for the the deleted threads: I found them boring, but not offensive. I would caution against moderation; another slippery slope, imo. On one hand I love the mix of the good ol' posters mixed with the energetic and refreshing new posters. On the other hand I miss the bawdiness of the old board. Say what you will about this board being representative of the fest, but I can't see more than a tiny fraction of ticket buyers ever spending any time here at all.

If this board becomes fully controlled by a sense of political correctness, I will spend more time elsewhere. We are talking about New Orleans here, not Disneyland.
amen brother Bry....amen. We've been around for a few years now and some even longer....it's never been cleaner then it is now. CJ knows that and I'm sure Festy Dave knows that too....if there's gonna be a new set of rules to this bored, I'd like to know ahead of time please....it's kind of embarrassing to get a slap on the hand for doing or saying something you've said MANY times in the past or when you've behaved way worse ya know? A warning would be cool. Having said that....that friggin politics thread was more vile, nasty and hurtful then any thread I ever read on this forum. I stopped reading because I could not believe how people treated each other on there...it was ugly even though it was fun for some. Never once did I think that the thread should be deleted or the people should be censored...I just didn't read it because the ugliness was upsetting to ME....I don't call that self-censorship, I call that taking care of my psyche.....why should I impose my views on what others should say or not say? This forum has ALWAYS been about information, commaradarie, helping people etc. Many close friendships have been born from this forum that maybe wouldn't have developed if we were forced to stay in the "Jazzfest box" so to speak. We've been bawdy, we've been caring and nurturing, we've been angry, we've been passionate, we've been offensive at times but we've also been loving and helpful. I for one do not wish to be forced into the 'Jazzfest topics only' box...Michelino I've always respected you but on this one I disagree okay? We've all been through so much together over the years and Katrina kicked our azzes...without the friendships on this board, I think some posters would have gone mad after the Thing....this Forum is what it is and what it has been over the years...I agree with getting rid of the hurtful trolls but that is what the individual ignore button is for....I don't know...I don't want to argue this close to fest but I did need to say this...Peace y'all....

[ibjamn]

amen brother Bry....amen. We've been around for a few years now and some even longer....it's never been cleaner then it is now. CJ knows that and I'm sure Festy Dave knows that too....if there's gonna be a new set of rules to this bored, I'd like to know ahead of time please....it's kind of embarrassing to get a slap on the hand for doing or saying something you've said MANY times in the past or when you've behaved way worse ya know? A warning would be cool. Having said that....that friggin politics thread was more vile, nasty and hurtful then any thread I ever read on this forum. I stopped reading because I could not believe how people treated each other on there...it was ugly even though it was fun for some. Never once did I think that the thread should be deleted or the people should be censored...I just didn't read it because the ugliness was upsetting to ME....I don't call that self-censorship, I call that taking care of my psyche.....why should I impose my views on what others should say or not say? This forum has ALWAYS been about information, commaradarie, helping people etc. Many close friendships have been born from this forum that maybe wouldn't have developed if we were forced to stay in the "Jazzfest box" so to speak. We've been bawdy, we've been caring and nurturing, we've been angry, we've been passionate, we've been offensive at times but we've also been loving and helpful. I for one do not wish to be forced into the 'Jazzfest topics only' box...Michelino I've always respected you but on this one I disagree okay? We've all been through so much together over the years and Katrina kicked our azzes...without the friendships on this board, I think some posters would have gone mad after the Thing....this Forum is what it is and what it has been over the years...I agree with getting rid of the hurtful trolls but that is what the individual ignore button is for....I don't know...I don't want to argue this close to fest but I did need to say this...Peace y'all....

What she said.

There is a group of folks on this board who chit chat here all year long; about anything & everything. (It's hard to keep up a conversation about Fest in July, ya know?) We eagerly await the excitement of the new folks and the returning of old friends, but in the dark, coldness of winter we talk about everything here.
I'm another vote for, if it bothers you, don't read it. Threads will ALWAYS be hijacked, no matter how much "moderation" there is on the board.

[Michelino]

Having said that....that friggin politics thread was more vile, nasty and hurtful then any thread I ever read on this forum. I stopped reading because I could not believe how people treated each other on there...it was ugly even though it was fun for some. Never once did I think that the thread should be deleted or the people should be censored...I just didn't read it because the ugliness was upsetting to ME....

Sweet Corona, that isn't completely how I remember it. I remember you expressing your sorrow and disgust with a plea for it to stop, occasionally right on one of those hurtful threads. And at least one comment that maybe the site was becoming a place you didn't want to visit anymore. If that wasn't a request for a new direction, then why did you bother? In fact, there was plenty of protest a the time. Complaint about speech is free speech all in itself. All of which had an effect on me at least, I quit joining the political fights, as much as I like to argue over politics, because I felt that all I was doing was contributing to the bad kharma here.

Some of those political threads were threadjacked...which is in itself a form of guerrilla moderation and can be looked upon as an attempt to censor the original topic. Of course, if you think that's cool, then it's OK. But I don't understand why when a group of people choose, instead of ignoring a thread, to take it over and change the direction a topic...often just because they don't like it...why isn't the censorship bogeyman brought up?

Enough already, I'm off to the new breast thread to prove that I'm ready to offer my ..uh...support.

[Zydekitten]

I can get new breasts???!! ;)

[Orleansnj]

What she said.

There is a group of folks on this board who chit chat here all year long; about anything & everything. (It's hard to keep up a conversation about Fest in July, ya know?) We eagerly await the excitement of the new folks and the returning of old friends, but in the dark, coldness of winter we talk about everything here.
I'm another vote for, if it bothers you, don't read it. Threads will ALWAYS be hijacked, no matter how much "moderation" there is on the board.

double ditto.

[stlbarb]

What she said.

There is a group of folks on this board who chit chat here all year long; about anything & everything. (It's hard to keep up a conversation about Fest in July, ya know?) We eagerly await the excitement of the new folks and the returning of old friends, but in the dark, coldness of winter we talk about everything here.
I'm another vote for, if it bothers you, don't read it. Threads will ALWAYS be hijacked, no matter how much "moderation" there is on the board.

i don't think threads are intentionally 'hi-jacked'. its just ADHD/drift/brainstorming. sometimes the new subject line adds new life to a thread. and usually if interested in the new topic lasts, it gets its own thread.
i cannot think of a subject that does not affect or is not affected by jazz fest.

[glinda]

double ditto.
I'm with you, sistahs. Always been my practice - if I ain't interested, I don't go. Kinda like a good fest philosophy anyway:
"Do watcha wanna. Don't watcha don't."

[stlbarb]

I'm with you, sistahs. Always been my practice - if I ain't interested, I don't go. Kinda like a good fest philosophy anyway:
"Do watcha wanna. Don't watcha don't."

since we're slightly on the topic of don't look. its best not to open the bun of your softshell crab poorboy. just eat & enjoy.

is this hi-jacking?

[BigDag]

since we're slightly on the topic of don't look. its best not to open the bun of your softshell crab poorboy. just eat & enjoy.

On the other hand, you can stir through and look through your bowl of Crawfish Monica and see nothing but sheer deliciousness.

I'm just sayin'.

[stlbarb]

On the other hand, you can stir through and look through your bowl of Crawfish Monica and see nothing but sheer deliciousness.

I'm just sayin'.

sure, those asian crawfish have been deveined nicely.

[Amy Winette]

Sweet Corona, that isn't completely how I remember it. I remember you expressing your sorrow and disgust with a plea for it to stop, occasionally right on one of those hurtful threads. And at least one comment that maybe the site was becoming a place you didn't want to visit anymore. If that wasn't a request for a new direction, then why did you bother? In fact, there was plenty of protest a the time. Complaint about speech is free speech all in itself. All of which had an effect on me at least, I quit joining the political fights, as much as I like to argue over politics, because I felt that all I was doing was contributing to the bad kharma here.

Some of those political threads were threadjacked...which is in itself a form of guerrilla moderation and can be looked upon as an attempt to censor the original topic. Of course, if you think that's cool, then it's OK. But I don't understand why when a group of people choose, instead of ignoring a thread, to take it over and change the direction a topic...often just because they don't like it...why isn't the censorship bogeyman brought up?

Enough already, I'm off to the new breast thread to prove that I'm ready to offer my ..uh...support.

You do raise a good point though. I don't recall specifics, but the majority of people did ask that the politics thread be stopped, it was bumped off, it was hijacked, people said they would leave the board if it continued, etc. I in the minority disagreed and did not stop posting. I don't think anyone should have to stop posting about Bush or Boobs. Do whatcha wanna!

The "report" botton is a fabulous function of this new board, but, as it notes, obviously to be used sparingly. I do believe that the Nixon posts were spam. Out of 13 posts, 11 had the links. While they were personalized, there was no attempt to engage or otherwise participate in the board. Maybe the guy gets paid each time the page is clicked or something!

The other obvious uses for the button are racist remarks or threats (I think the very existence of the button has prevented that), out and out porn (there have been hard core pix on the general music forum!) It's really no different than free speech paradigms in general in my opinion, there is speech that is not protected in a public forum because it is obscene, spam, fighting words, etc. While politics or boobs may not be everyone's cup of tea, they don't rise to the level of the type of speech that should be "banned."

This whole discussion reminds me of the ETG Adams poster (he was a real poster, right, who was subsequently trolled? Or was he a spoof from the beginning?) He came on talking about getting chicks, etc., complete frat boy persona (yes, just like 12 year olds talking about boobs). So what? It was funny and turned out to be one of the classic "characters" of the board. I find nutria bustiers a tad boring, so I just skim those threads. But to each their own!

Oh hell, I do have to admit to my own hypocricy now too though. That damn Wookie drove me crazy and I know I did beg that he go away. Yep, we've all got certain things that get under our skin. Alanis: "I am the biggest hypocrit, been undeniably jealous, I have been loud and pretentious, I have been utterly threatened." We're all just human after all.

[Amy Winette]

On the other hand, you can stir through and look through your bowl of Crawfish Monica and see nothing but sheer deliciousness.

I'm just sayin'.

YYR BD!

[ohio]

Sweet Corona, that isn't completely how I remember it. I remember you expressing your sorrow and disgust with a plea for it to stop, occasionally right on one of those hurtful threads. And at least one comment that maybe the site was becoming a place you didn't want to visit anymore. If that wasn't a request for a new direction, then why did you bother? In fact, there was plenty of protest a the time. Complaint about speech is free speech all in itself. All of which had an effect on me at least, I quit joining the political fights, as much as I like to argue over politics, because I felt that all I was doing was contributing to the bad kharma here.

Some of those political threads were threadjacked...which is in itself a form of guerrilla moderation and can be looked upon as an attempt to censor the original topic. Of course, if you think that's cool, then it's OK. But I don't understand why when a group of people choose, instead of ignoring a thread, to take it over and change the direction a topic...often just because they don't like it...why isn't the censorship bogeyman brought up?

Enough already, I'm off to the new breast thread to prove that I'm ready to offer my ..uh...support.I too asked for a stop to the political threads. Not becuse I disagreed with any particular views, but because they seemed to create such a negative vibe on a board that is usually a ray of sunshine. I realized I was wrong though, and simply avoided those threads from then on. As far as hijacking goes, I doubt this happens with forethought, at least on my part. Doesn't make it right though. Your comments are thought provoking and I thank you for that.

[pokerchick66]

sure, those asian crawfish have been deveined nicely.

LMAO!

[ohio]

sure, those asian crawfish have been deveined nicely.bwahahahaha! yay for our team ;) :D

[pokerchick66]

bwahahahaha! yay for our team ;) :D

Long live the crab.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o231/monica7966/CrabBoxLarge.gif

[BigDag]

bwahahahaha! yay for our team ;) :D

I can tell you're not going to like my lagniappe.

[Amy Winette]

Oooh, then I can tell that I will! Course I like the crab too, not just deep fat fried and crunchy in my mouth ;)

[pokerchick66]

Oooh, then I can tell that I will! Course I like the crab too, not just deep fat fried and crunchy in my mouth ;)

Ohhh, it's the best thing ever. God, I can't wait. Squeeze a little lemon on it, add some ketchup . . . heaven. Sigh.

[linza22]

i must agree with the philosophy of 'don't like it, don't read it'...unless of course its outright racist/hateful....yea i know....i know....everybody has an opinion of what is. i tend just to not read if i don't like the direction of the thread. yea...that would be my 1cent....

[pokerchick66]

Oooh, then I can tell that I will! Course I like the crab too, not just deep fat fried and crunchy in my mouth ;)

I can't wait to give out my lagniappes.

[Corona]

I too asked for a stop to the political threads. Not becuse I disagreed with any particular views, but because they seemed to create such a negative vibe on a board that is usually a ray of sunshine. I realized I was wrong though, and simply avoided those threads from then on. As far as hijacking goes, I doubt this happens with forethought, at least on my part. Doesn't make it right though. Your comments are thought provoking and I thank you for that.
I agree with Ohio..and with Michelino in some ways..I did protest the politics thread because of the way some people (not everyone) treated each other but like Ohio, I realized that I just needed to suck it up and stay the hell away from that thread. I have also got upset when people have been attacked, including myself....I've also shot my mouth off a few times too. The trolls were too much sometimes and when posters started to turn on each other, I kinda freaked out and thought about leaving. But I didn't because there is so much good about this board and the people who post here. I'm learning to let more stuff go but again, I'm human, and do lose it sometimes. I'm definitely not perfect and know I likely contradict myself at times, depending on the mood I'm in. I apologize for that. So let's "hug it out bitch" (Entourage) and have some fun :) Thanks Mich...btw, I'm italian too!
b00bs! :)

[Zydekitten]

On the other hand, you can stir through and look through your bowl of Crawfish Monica and see nothing but sheer deliciousness.

I'm just sayin'.
Amen, Brother, amen!!!

And those who love C-Mon can see her here on her MySpace page:

www.myspace.com/crawfishmonica (http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/www.myspace.com/crawfishmonica)

Yum, yum - give me some!!

:D

[Zydekitten]

Oooh, then I can tell that I will! Course I like the crab too, not just deep fat fried and crunchy in my mouth ;)
Amen, sistah, amen!!! ;)

[breambob]

Amen, sistah, amen!!! ;)

Crab Meat Po-boy:

Mix in a gentle manner:

2 cups fresh blue crab meat, with claw meat (this is important).
4 tablespoons mayo, no Blue Plate please.
2 tablespoons cajun mustard
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Lightly toast a french loaf in a very hot oven. Split the loaf and slather it in more mayo. Put on the crab mix, dress with lettuce, pickles, tomato, and maybe some red onion slices. Mmmmm.

[Zydekitten]

Now THAT I can get down with!!! :D

[ibjamn]

no Blue Plate please.

NO Blue Plate?? Are You Insane????? Oh no wait, yer from up north, ain't ya?

[breambob]

NO Blue Plate?? Are You Insane????? Oh no wait, yer from up north, ain't ya?

Not with crab meat baybee. Blue Plate is for bologna sanwiches and fruit salads. Every dressing has it's use.
Hellmann's for crab. I guess this makes me an elitist dressing snub. :)

[Zydekitten]

No, you're not, BB - it's only Hellmann's or Best Foods for the Kitten. There is a Trader Joe's mayo that's not bad as it tastes like my grandmother's homemade mayo, but it's still not quite as good as Best Foods. :D

[Zydekitten]

It's what my grandmother from Dalton, GA used, Jenn . . . ;)

[ibjamn]

Blue Plate is for bologna sanwiches and fruit salads


Well! That's quite a slap down. http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/waffen/violent-smiley-012.gif

[pokerchick66]

I like Kraft mayo.

[Azeater]

Miracle Whip


Please Lord forgive me. I am just kidding.

[Amyloves...]

Blue Plate is for everything. Freakin commies. ;)

[Zydekitten]

Actually, P-chip - you're right, Kraft Mayo is pretty good!! My parents (who used to be only-Best Foods folks) now get it in the big Costco-size container.

However, ixnay on the Miracle Whip for me - can't go there, y'all!!!

[Orleansnj]

Blue Plate is for everything. Freakin commies. ;)

you're killing me - that is one of the funniest postings I've seen on the entire forum.

[ibjamn]

Blue Plate is for everything. Freakin commies. ;)


Did I ever tell you how much I love you?? http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/liebe/love-smiley-072.gif

[Zydekitten]

What is Blue Plate anyway?? A Louisiana Miracle Whip?? ;)

[Amyloves...]

Did I ever tell you how much I love you?? http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/liebe/love-smiley-072.gif

Not lately sister. But you tell me everytime you feed me fo sho. You know what's funny....I made Ms Seebass laugh in an email today and he asked me the exact same question!! TFF!

And I love you too Auntie Jenn!

[MzJoey]

DOH...wrong thread...Court Boullion is pronounced koo bayone (with a long o in the bayone), you'll hear waitstaff saying it when they describe a dish that has been prepared by poaching the fish, usually made with good white wine, lemons and pepper...
Dookie Chase (now i know some folks have had uneven success there, but i've only had super stuff there) used to have a local catch prepared this way....now THAT's some nawlin's cookin in my book!

[ibjamn]

I love you too Auntie Jenn!

http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/grinser/grinning-smiley-035.gif

[pokerchick66]

Actually, P-chip - you're right, Kraft Mayo is pretty good!! My parents (who used to be only-Best Foods folks) now get it in the big Costco-size container.

However, ixnay on the Miracle Whip for me - can't go there, y'all!!!

Thank you, dahling.

And YOU'RE right; I loathe Miracle Whip.

Patooey!!

[breambob]

Blue Plate is for everything. Freakin commies. ;)

Amy is still mad at me for bumping the "Politics" thread.
And I don't blame her. It was stoopid of me.

But I still say that crab, tuna and other fine shredded fish meat deserve the finest dressing. Blate is too sweet for that IMAO. But I'm an elitist snub on this issue, so I'm right, and the rest of you are wrong.

[Zydekitten]

Thank you, dahling.

And YOU'RE right; I loathe Miracle Whip.

Patooey!!
True dat, my luv!!

THAT'S horrid goop - BLECCH! :eek:

[Zydekitten]

Well, Denbear just agreed with y'all that Blue Plate (I'm gonna HAVE to try some when in town for Fest) is way better than Hellmann's/Best Foods . . . we'll see . . . . [crossed arms, tapping foot]

;)

[Amy Winette]

Now THAT I can get down with!!! :D

Me too, crab meat po boy sounds delish!!

[Amy Winette]

ALTHOUGH . . .

Is there a way to have such a po boy without any manner of mayo or other such spread? I don't like any of em. I'm sure I'm worse than a commie ;)

[Zydekitten]

OMG - you ARE!!!!!

I'm shocked, I tell you, shocked . . .

:eek: :eek: :eek:

[Amyloves...]

I give up. Sigh.

[Amy Winette]

Well, yeah, I like my crab in butter :) Mayo is all thick and white and flavorless, ugh. I'm not much for catsup (ketchup) either. I do like mustard, and ranch. Not vinegar or any vinegar based sauces, not many sides, not a fan of coleslaw, potato salad, pork n beans . . . Huh, I always think of myself as not a picky eater but maybe I am. If it's got meat in it, I more or less like it :)

[Zydekitten]

[Kitten shaking head]

:)

[Zydekitten]

and with that Kitten hits her 1,000th post . . .

:D

[pokerchick66]

and with that Kitten hits her 1,000th post . . .

:D

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o231/monica7966/3616.gif

[Amy Winette]

We just need to get a few more of y'all over 2000 :)

[Zydekitten]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o231/monica7966/3616.gif
Many thanks, darlin!!

[Zydekitten]

We just need to get a few more of y'all over 2000 :)
I'm working on it [type faster, type faster] ;)

[pokerchick66]

I'm working on it [type faster, type faster] ;)

It's easy.

;)

[mightyradgumbo]

Blue Plate is for everything. Freakin commies. ;)

Pardon my norther Ignorance....Blue Plate I take it is Mayo???

[MzJoey]

Well, yeah, I like my crab in butter :) Mayo is all thick and white and flavorless, ugh. I'm not much for catsup (ketchup) either. I do like mustard, and ranch. Not vinegar or any vinegar based sauces, not many sides, not a fan of coleslaw, potato salad, pork n beans . . . Huh, I always think of myself as not a picky eater but maybe I am. If it's got meat in it, I more or less like it :)

It's ok Hunni...yes you are a picky eater.....and that's prolly comin from another picky eater...no shellfish except for really fresh shrimp...ewwww....i dont use any of the above...if i have finely shredded fish...diced tomatoes, lemon juice, scallions, and maybe a harmless jalepeno or two..put that on a tostada shell...whammooo..instant yum....

[Amy Winette]

Now THAT sounds yummy Joey!!

It's not like I scrape mayo off if it's already on something. I just build my own sammies or order without if I get a chance.

Now I bet Jenn will say some of her recipes have mayo and I love everything she makes, so it's not a categorical thing :)

I'm trying to think if there's anything I'd refuse to eat, probably just the stuff they puree on fear factor, just talking *preferences* here.

[breambob]

Just makin' fun of Blue Plate, folks. It really is good mayo.

Here's the Halliburton sandwich, which I ate many of in the late night oil fields of Louisiana and Mississippi:

2 slices of white bread
1 thick slice of bologna
1 slice of american cheeze (not cheese)
slather bread in Blate Sammich spread, which makes it edible

http://www.cajunsupermarket.com/product_info.php?products_id=456&ppce=ZT1OZXhUYWcmbj1CbHVlIFBsYXRlIFNhbmR3aWNoIFNwc mVhZCA4IG96JmM9MC4y

Almost as good as a Lucky Dog.

[pokerchick66]

Pardon my norther Ignorance....Blue Plate I take it is Mayo???

Commie.

[Amyloves...]

No gumbo's just an uneducated yankee boy from Bah-ston (yes it's mayo).....can't say the same for Mr Bream who is a southern boy disrespecting the king of all mayos. Gawd. Tell your mama to smack you breambob!

[ohio]

Now THAT sounds yummy Joey!!

It's not like I scrape mayo off if it's already on something. I just build my own sammies or order without if I get a chance.

Now I bet Jenn will say some of her recipes have mayo and I love everything she makes, so it's not a categorical thing :)

I'm trying to think if there's anything I'd refuse to eat, probably just the stuff they puree on fear factor, just talking *preferences* here.
Aw c'mon, you know you love nightcrawler smoothies! :D

[BigDag]

From spammers to mayo... only on this bored. :)

[Lester_leaps_in]

Let 'splain something. Mayonnaise is evil. My mother made me eat it when I was a kid, and that's why, even to this day, I can't dance. Further, I once dated a girl that liked mayonnaise, and she actually thought Celine Dion could sing. If you don't believe me, I can show you the actual sandwich wrapper she used, with the mayonnaise smears still on it. What more proof do you need?

[Amyloves...]

That was hilarious Lester....maybe you'll be okay with the mayo if you wear your foil hat.

[ibjamn]

From spammers to mayo... only on this bored. :)

Spam is good with Blue Plate, but only on white bread!

[ozzie]

Well, yeah, I like my crab in butter :) Mayo is all thick and white and flavorless, ugh. I'm not much for catsup (ketchup) either. I do like mustard, and ranch. Not vinegar or any vinegar based sauces, not many sides, not a fan of coleslaw, potato salad, pork n beans . . . Huh, I always think of myself as not a picky eater but maybe I am. If it's got meat in it, I more or less like it :)

Not much of a mayo fan either, but girl you gotta have white vinegar handy at ALL times. Not only is it the bomb on crab straight from the pot (with some cracked pepper), but it's the only thing that will easily take off those pesky water drop marks that won't budge from your clear glass shower screen! And how would you keep your poached eggs from running without a few drops of the liquid gold in the water? Not to mention if you get stung by a jelly fish or stinger, it's the best way to quickly ease the pain.

Never heard of or tasted Blue Plate, but white vinegar... it's the McGyver of foodstuff and I'm gonna add it to my fest backpack list right now!

[Amyloves...]

But will it help Lester to dance?

[ozzie]

But will it help Lester to dance?

Depends who's leading.

[Michelino]

Talk about your commies. I catching a subtext here that makes me suspicious as to what's really going on.

First they go after the crab...next the mayonnaise.

What's next? The Bread ?

Obviously the target is the concept of the "Po Boy" itself.

Yeah...the hot sausage is too "hot"...the debris is too old...the ham is too black....the mustard too strong. And my god..some places like Mothers use cabbage instead of lettuce. And by the way, Remoulade is nothin but fancy mayonnaise...maybe we need to have issues with that as well.

Now I had my share of subs, grinders, hoagies, cheese-steaks, lobster (Hey Reds!) , clam and scallop (!!) rolls. Plus quite a few Ground Round on hard roll, fried egg on a hard roll, Italian Sausage with pepper and onions, beef on weck, White Hot with everything, Gold Coast Dog, Coneys, Pastrami on Rye (Carnegie Deli), Bagel with a schmear and smoked Salmon (Stage Deli), Turkey Club, Tuna Melts, Monte Cristo, The Sun Club (in Lancaster PA: cold roast pork club with fried eggs, lettuce, mayo and pickles), Barbecue (Memphis), Arthur Bryants Barbecue, Barbecue Mutton (in Owensboro KY) , Fried Bologna, Mortadella on bread torn from a fresh baked loaf, Sopressata on Roll, Grilled Cheese, Ham & Swiss and plain old peanut butter & pinapple jelly sandwhich.

But still the many variations of New Orleans Po Boys remain in a class by themselves. (Once you include the Muffaletta and Oyster Loaf...you basically have sandwich heaven down there) Maybe because it often comes dressed, we're getting some mayonnaise backlash here. But in the name of all the good eatin in Nola, go pick on ketchup or salsa and leave the freakin po boy alone along with its mayonnaise. (And don't think you can diss the pickle either)

[PaulC]

From spammers to mayo... only on this bored. :)


Little known fact outside of Mexico and England,.. English mayonaise was a huge favorite throughout Mexico before WWII,... they used to ship it non-stop across the big pond,.. small ship after ship loaded with freshest of English mayonaise,... until that fateful day in early May when the biggest tanker to date,.. filled to the brim with extra luscious Engish mayo was hit and sunk by a German torpedo.... That day is forever remembered since as Cinco de Mayo...........

[glinda]

eeeeew! And I liked mayo til I read that!

Brought back memories of Bleushi portraying Bluto portraying a pimple in Animal house.

[PaulC]

eeeeew! And I liked mayo til I read that!

You have some imagination there... Mucho gracias for harshing the heck out of that jokes mellow....

[Lester_leaps_in]

That was hilarious Lester....maybe you'll be okay with the mayo if you wear your foil hat.

Maybe I should go to the Mayo Clinic?

[Orleansnj]

nice one Lester !!!!

[ibjamn]

Talk about your commies. I catching a subtext here that makes me suspicious as to what's really going on.

First they go after the crab...next the mayonnaise.

What's next? The Bread ?

Obviously the target is the concept of the "Po Boy" itself.

Yeah...the hot sausage is too "hot"...the debris is too old...the ham is too black....the mustard too strong. And my god..some places like Mothers use cabbage instead of lettuce. And by the way, Remoulade is nothin but fancy mayonnaise...maybe we need to have issues with that as well.

Now I had my share of subs, grinders, hoagies, cheese-steaks, lobster (Hey Reds!) , clam and scallop (!!) rolls. Plus quite a few Ground Round on hard roll, fried egg on a hard roll, Italian Sausage with pepper and onions, beef on weck, White Hot with everything, Gold Coast Dog, Coneys, Pastrami on Rye (Carnegie Deli), Bagel with a schmear and smoked Salmon (Stage Deli), Turkey Club, Tuna Melts, Monte Cristo, The Sun Club (in Lancaster PA: cold roast pork club with fried eggs, lettuce, mayo and pickles), Barbecue (Memphis), Arthur Bryants Barbecue, Barbecue Mutton (in Owensboro KY) , Fried Bologna, Mortadella on bread torn from a fresh baked loaf, Sopressata on Roll, Grilled Cheese, Ham & Swiss and plain old peanut butter & pinapple jelly sandwhich.

But still the many variations of New Orleans Po Boys remain in a class by themselves. (Once you include the Muffaletta and Oyster Loaf...you basically have sandwich heaven down there) Maybe because it often comes dressed, we're getting some mayonnaise backlash here. But in the name of all the good eatin in Nola, go pick on ketchup or salsa and leave the freakin po boy alone along with its mayonnaise. (And don't think you can diss the pickle either)


oooohhhhh, I love a good monte cristo! And I had a hot sausage on bun w/blue plate & pickles for breakfast this morning.....
http://www.websmileys.com/sm/drink/trink24.gif

[Orleansnj]

Hot sausage for breakfast....now that is so new orleans. My m-i-l- does that sometimes... Now - the question is - which brand?

I'm partial to Bachemin myself- and we even got some when we were down there in January. turns out you can get some in Gentilly by the son's house - in a regular container - no casings - but who cares? That stuff ROCKS !!

[ibjamn]

Hot sausage for breakfast....now that is so new orleans. My m-i-l- does that sometimes... Now - the question is - which brand?

I'm partial to Bachemin myself- and we even got some when we were down there in January. turns out you can get some in Gentilly by the son's house - in a regular container - no casings - but who cares? That stuff ROCKS !!


I don't know. It was from the bakery on main street in Gramercy; a big ole pattie, so good, very hot!

[funkkjunkie]

I get it. glinda was comparing the explosion factor of cincodemayo with that of the pimple. No harshing no mellow. Just kicking it up a notch.

[Amy Winette]

That Mich is a sharp tack . . .

OKAY, I give, it really is a plot to get rid of po boys and in fact all food except crawfish monica at the fest. Well, starting with fest, then NOLA, then the world. Total crawfish monica domination.

You really don't need anything else . . .

[Zydekitten]

Let 'splain something. Mayonnaise is evil. My mother made me eat it when I was a kid, and that's why, even to this day, I can't dance. Further, I once dated a girl that liked mayonnaise, and she actually thought Celine Dion could sing. If you don't believe me, I can show you the actual sandwich wrapper she used, with the mayonnaise smears still on it. What more proof do you need?

Bunk! I have eaten mayo mah whole life and not only can I dance any man's cute tushy off, but I can't stands Celine Dion!!! :p ;)

[Michelino]

That Mich is a sharp tack . . .

OKAY, I give, it really is a plot to get rid of po boys and in fact all food except crawfish monica at the fest. Well, starting with fest, then NOLA, then the world. Total crawfish monica domination.

You really don't need anything else . . .

I thought so. Those who dream of world domination eventually ALWAYS get this brazen and start bragging about their plans for conquest.

I'm even beginning to think your loyalty is really more about the precooked Monica than it is the Crawfish.

C'mon, admit it....the blueprint says once there is only one menu left, out goes the mudbugs and in comes the FAKE crab.

The horror..

[Amy Winette]

Yes, now that you mention it, I COULD eat fake crab in the monica sauce with pasta . . . And yes, I do like fake crab ;)

[pokerchick66]

Little known fact outside of Mexico and England,.. English mayonaise was a huge favorite throughout Mexico before WWII,... they used to ship it non-stop across the big pond,.. small ship after ship loaded with freshest of English mayonaise,... until that fateful day in early May when the biggest tanker to date,.. filled to the brim with extra luscious Engish mayo was hit and sunk by a German torpedo.... That day is forever remembered since as Cinco de Mayo...........

Funny guy, you are, moo moo.

[pokerchick66]

I don't know. It was from the bakery on main street in Gramercy; a big ole pattie, so good, very hot!

I love hot sausage poboys. With mayo.

[stlbarb]

Little known fact outside of Mexico and England,.. English mayonaise was a huge favorite throughout Mexico before WWII,... they used to ship it non-stop across the big pond,.. small ship after ship loaded with freshest of English mayonaise,... until that fateful day in early May when the biggest tanker to date,.. filled to the brim with extra luscious Engish mayo was hit and sunk by a German torpedo.... That day is forever remembered since as Cinco de Mayo...........

i don't :rolleyes: care what team you bat for - you just went down swinging.

[Zydekitten]

I love hot sausage poboys. With mayo.
Lord bless you, chile'!!! :D

[glinda]

I get it. glinda was comparing the explosion factor of cincodemayo with that of the pimple. No harshing no mellow. Just kicking it up a notch.
Zactly, funkk.... exploding mayo image came to me. That's all.

[stlbarb]

Zactly, funkk.... exploding mayo image came to me. That's all.

from spam (mers) to mayo. this must be a food thread.

[Zydekitten]

Nah, just the usual Threadhead porn . . .

[rosetree]

Nah, just the usual Threadhead porn . . .

mmmmm, food porn!!!!

[Zydekitten]

Whatever plucks your chicken, my cher Rosy!!

Did you see the response to your inquiry regarding Reiki??

:D

[rosetree]

Whatever plucks your chicken, my cher Rosy!!

Did you see the response to your inquiry regarding Reiki??

:D
Sure did ZKitty! Question...where is this practiced???? Is it like a masseuse??? How do I look up a practitioner?? I might give it a go....

[Zydekitten]

Sure did ZKitty! Question...where is this practiced???? Is it like a masseuse??? How do I look up a practitioner?? I might give it a go....

Phew!!

Here's somebody I found on the Internets who does Reiki in LA (http://www.byregion.net/profiles/healingroom.html)

I can also ask my Reiki contacts here if they know of anyone and if those don't work, I could arrange for some distance healing which is one of the great benefits of Reiki. Lastly, I should have my second Reiki attunement by Fest and I would be able to give you some Reiki, if you like.

Here are some others I found online:

Rev. Oliver Coleman 504 352-5896 New Orleans Caldwell Alternative Consulting llc http://www.bishopcoleman.ws (http://www.bishopcoleman.ws/) Carolyn Ann Wainright 504-858-5476 Metairie
Here's a good article on how to find a Reiki practioner if the above doesn't meet your needs:

http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesArticle/id-3320.html

[rosetree]

Phew!!

Here's somebody I found on the Internets who does Reiki in LA (http://www.byregion.net/profiles/healingroom.html)

I can also ask my Reiki contacts here if they know of anyone and if those don't work, I could arrange for some distance healing which is one of the great benefits of Reiki. Lastly, I should have my second Reiki attunement by Fest and I would be able to give you some Reiki, if you like.

Here are some others I found online:

Rev. Oliver Coleman 504 352-5896 New Orleans Caldwell Alternative Consulting llc http://www.bishopcoleman.ws (http://www.bishopcoleman.ws/) Carolyn Ann Wainright 504-858-5476 Metairie
Here's a good article on how to find a Reiki practioner if the above doesn't meet your needs:

http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesArticle/id-3320.html

Wow thanks ZKitty....I'm going to look in to it. There is someone in the Point that might know about this who I'll ask when I get back from my show this weekend. If there's time, I might just take you up on your offer:D I was going to start massage therapy again, but this might be another way to go.

[mightyradgumbo]

No gumbo's just an uneducated yankee boy from Bah-ston (yes it's mayo).....can't say the same for Mr Bream who is a southern boy disrespecting the king of all mayos. Gawd. Tell your mama to smack you breambob!

Well if it is the king of all mayos then I must have had it in my travels but I will be sure to sample it when I am in town-as far as mayo goes I like Hellman's primarily-Hate the Miracle Whip-but mayo of any kind is good in my book.

[Zydekitten]

Well if it is the king of all mayos then I must have had it in my travels but I will be sure to sample it when I am in town-as far as mayo goes I like Hellman's primarily-Hate the Miracle Whip-but mayo of any kind is good in my book.
I'm wit chu, my fellow Bostonian - love the Hellmann's/Best Foods or any "real" mayo (which does not include Miracle Whip - the miracle is that anyone eats that crap) . . . :D

[Zydekitten]

Wow thanks ZKitty....I'm going to look in to it. There is someone in the Point that might know about this who I'll ask when I get back from my show this weekend. If there's time, I might just take you up on your offer:D I was going to start massage therapy again, but this might be another way to go.
Coolio, I hope you're able to find somthing that will help you naturally and if not - I'm more than happy to give you whatever help I can!!!

Reiki is actually a GREAT accompaniment to massage - after I finish the Reiki, I'm going to look into beginning massage therapy classes to eventually be able to offer both modalities as potential therapies for folks. :)