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Name: R. Ellison
Date: 8/26/2010 7:54:21 PM
Message:
Moderator,

I like the new forum. Very organized and tidy looking.

Name: jeep
Date: 8/27/2010 2:08:32 PM
Message:
Cletus....I hadn't thought about it that way. I may have to rethink my views of the new format. Gives now meaning to the phrase Sh!t sinks to the bottom.

Name: Cletus Tubbs
Date: 8/30/2010 1:00:18 PM
Message:
my post was to slam what i see as a negative idiot and i did just that. don't have to get ur shorts in a bunch..

Name: R. Ellison
Date: 8/30/2010 4:17:44 PM
Message:
Cletus,

If you are going to shoot your mouth off on here, then I have the right to shoot back. If you don't want these kind of responses then you need to just keep your mouth shut!

I was praising the moderator for the organized layout of the board and you come along and yap like a drunk on Friday night. Like I said... get on back to your shack!

Name: Cletus Tubbs
Date: 8/31/2010 11:02:23 AM
Message:
ellison what is the rule for shooting your mouth off since you seem to know it very well. gosh i hate when i break a rule, don't you? i happen to think this new format is not very good other than it sends your messages to the bottom of the pile rather fast. that is a fact you can't ignore. by the way, don't refer to me as a boy, that is a racist remark and it offends me as it should you.

Name: R. Ellison
Date: 8/31/2010 5:53:57 PM
Message:
Cletus,

I really don't care if you find the term offensive but in this context (you may want to invest some money on a dictionary) and according to the Webster dictionary it means

"an immature male. a male child from birth to adulthood"


I know times are tough down in the "holler" but I'll buy you a dictionary if you want one?

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Name: Rob
Date: 8/25/2010 6:44:53 PM
Message:
Webmaster, it seems as though traffic isn't what it used to be. The format is too unfriendly, I think.

Name: jeep
Date: 8/26/2010 3:13:03 PM
Message:
been thinking the same thing.

Name: Bob Hayles
Date: 8/26/2010 3:19:57 PM
Message:
I like the nw format, though I can think of three specific tweaks I would do. Overall it's better. It might seem unfriendly now, but that's due to human nature's normal resistance to change.

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Name: Useboobpend
Date: 8/21/2010 1:41:28 PM
Message:
DELETE THIS TOPIC!!

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Name: Brian Cain
Date: 8/21/2010 1:07:13 PM
Message:
My mother taught me to keep my mouth shut if I had nothing nice to say. Sorry mom! If you are going to post your negative opinion or hateful comment on a message board, at least have the intestinal fortitude to write your name. We are all very proud and impressed with your ability to hide behind anonymity and take shots at people. In the Marine Corps we had a word for people like that: COWARD. Now excuse me as I get off my soapbox and watch as people attack me from the shadows!

Name: jeep
Date: 8/23/2010 10:45:38 AM
Message:
What's "intestinal fortitute"?

Name: MM
Date: 8/23/2010 11:53:44 AM
Message:
Mr Cain please allow me to explain why many choose to post anonymously.

1. Security. Unfortunately there are mentally unstable people in this world that take it very personal if someone has contradicting views.

2. They work in the schools/local government and posting under their real names would cause them to lose their jobs. Not a good idea in the current economy.

3. By being anonymous they can post what they truly feel without confining themselves to political correctness.

Now some reasons why posting anonymously can be a good thing.

1. It allows the rest of us to find out what's really going on.

One last thought for you, even if the poster puts a name like 'Brian Cain' on the post it really means diddly. Anyone can make up a name.

C'ya

Mickey Mouse

Name: Rob
Date: 8/23/2010 4:33:57 PM
Message:
What did I miss here? What was the negative post that riled up Cain? Rob is my name, so take it out on me.

Name: R. Ellison
Date: 8/24/2010 12:00:50 PM
Message:

I'm Ronald Ellison (my actual name) I used an alias in the past but now I use my real name now that I know how non-confrontational these guys are outside of the board.


BTW, Rob is not his name but a nickname.

Name: jeep
Date: 8/24/2010 2:06:00 PM
Message:
In the spirit of Ellison telling his fictional...er I mean real name..I'll play along. My real name is Condoleeza Rice. I figure that's as believable as Ellison being his real name.

Name: Rob
Date: 8/24/2010 4:23:16 PM
Message:
Ellison, did I hear a "Nahhh Nahhny boo-boo" in that post of yours? "I use my latest real name, but ROB USES A NICKNAME!"

You're a goober.

Name: R. Ellison
Date: 8/25/2010 7:47:07 AM
Message:
Mr. Robertson,

Now really. You said that was your real name and I corrected you.


If you know me by any other name... please enlighten us.

Name: jeep
Date: 8/25/2010 10:51:52 AM
Message:
Old Guard
Ronald Ellison
R Ellison
Crazy guy at DQ
Real estate investor
50 yr old man
60 yr old man
80 yr old man
Korean War expert
Screven County man

Name: R. Ellison
Date: 8/25/2010 6:09:56 PM
Message:
Jeep,


You and Rob sure sound the alike. Must be his b*t*h or something?


Like I said, this is my real name. I used the aliases until I found out how lame and useless you people are. All talk and no backbone. Since then I have nothing to fear by using my real name on here.

Name: Cletus Tubbs
Date: 8/26/2010 10:49:07 AM
Message:
and hey you!

Name: jeep
Date: 8/26/2010 3:12:05 PM
Message:
Ellison....that was actually kind of funny! Never been called anyones B*T*H before. Wonder why people searches don't bring up any Ronald Ellison's anywhere close to here? Surely such an intelligent man as yourself owns property, has utilities, etc. Especially since you are a real estate invester. Cletus is more likely to be using a real name than you. Thanks for the laugh!

Name: Cletus Tubbs
Date: 8/26/2010 4:30:50 PM
Message:
by cacky jappers, you use your real name because your a real man..now that gives me the shivers ellison.

Name: R. Ellison
Date: 8/26/2010 7:51:42 PM
Message:
Jeep,

Try a wider search. I found 154 references to me on google.

I found many references to "Jeep" but they all centered around a vehicle and not a person. Are you a 1944 model or a 1998??

Name: Rob
Date: 8/27/2010 5:44:39 PM
Message:
If Jeep is my B--tch, I'm afraid that elevates my status way beyond what I truly am. I'm not there. Jeep is too wise to be anyone's b--ch, I think.

Name: pinto colvig
Date: 8/29/2010 12:41:34 PM
Message:
jeep, no one believes you havent been called [section deleted] or at least u act like it...

Name: jeep
Date: 8/30/2010 10:55:00 AM
Message:
Ellison....I believe you're real! really I do! I'm just trying to figure out how you aged 30 years in 6 months, how you got all those secret korean war documents, and how a real estate investor can keep his name off real estate records. I'm amazed!

Name: R. Ellison
Date: 8/30/2010 4:20:05 PM
Message:
How? My name is not on any records up here but down south and up north. Just because I live here doesn't mean I work around here!

Name: jeep
Date: 8/30/2010 5:02:33 PM
Message:
Ellison...I said I believed you! Now about that ageing problem....do you think it could be something at the DQ?

Name: R. Ellison
Date: 8/31/2010 11:12:21 AM
Message:
Jeep,

Little "pushy" these days are we?

Give it a rest already!

Name: jeep
Date: 8/31/2010 12:21:05 PM
Message:
Ellison.....I'm not feeling "pushy". Just enjoying playing with you! You do make it easy.

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Name: VOTE
Date: 8/19/2010 12:43:24 PM
Message:
HEAVEN AND HELL

While walking down the street one day a Corrupt Senator was tragically hit by a car and died.

His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance.

"Welcome to heaven," says St. Peter. "Before you settle in, it seems there is a problem. We seldom see a high official around these parts, you see, so we're not sure what to do with you."

"No problem, just let me in," says the Senator..

"Well, I'd like to, but I have orders from the higher ups. What we'll do is have you spend one day in hell and one in heaven. Then you can choose where to spend eternity."

"Really?, I've made up my mind. I want to be in heaven," says the Senator.

"I'm sorry, but we have our rules."

And with that, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell.

The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a green golf course. In the distance is a clubhouse and standing in front of it are all his friends and other politicians who had worked with him.

Everyone is very happy and in evening dress. They run to greet him, shake his hand, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich at the expense of the people.

They played a friendly game of golf and then dine on lobster, caviar and the finest champagne.

Also present is the devil, who really is a very friendly guy who is having a good time dancing and telling jokes.

They are all having such a good time that before the Senator realizes it, it is time to go.

Everyone gives him a hearty farewell and waves while the elevator rises...

The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens in heaven where St. Peter is waiting for him, "Now it's time to visit heaven.."

So, 24 hours passed with the Senator joining a group of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing. They have a good time and, before he realizes it, the 24 hours have gone by and St. Peter returns.

"Well, then, you've spent a day in hell and another in heaven. Now choose your eternity."

The Senator reflects for a minute, then he answers: "Well, I would never have said it before, I mean heaven has been delightful, but I think I would be better off in hell."

So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell..

Now the doors of the elevator open and he's in the middle of a barren land covered with waste and garbage. He sees all his friends, dressed in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags as more trash falls from above.

The devil comes over to him and puts his arm around his shoulders.

"I don't understand," stammers the Senator. "Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and clubhouse, and we ate lobster and caviar, drank champagne, and danced and had a great time. Now there's just a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable. What happened?"

The devil smiles at him and says,

"Yesterday we were campaigning ... Today, you voted.."

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Name: In the Arena
Date: 8/19/2010 7:17:14 AM
Message:
Mr Mitton seems un-appreciated and angry in his letter to the editor.

I will agree with him that the credit goes to those that throw their hat in the arena. So to ALL the PARENTS that have done this - THANK YOU!

Now maybe Mr Mitton will understand those "ranting" parents that stood up and threw their hat in the arena. Maybe, just maybe he'll get it.

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Name: Tking
Date: 8/18/2010 3:59:28 PM
Message:
I am looking for a job . please if you know anyone that is hiring let me know or send me a quick email I have experience in clerical work but am willing to almost anything from cleaning to what every is available Thanks


tking613@tds.net

Name: sasha
Date: 8/19/2010 8:22:55 PM
Message:
I wish you luck.Check out Wal-mart.If u dont get hired right away..just keep trying.
Good Luck,
sasha

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Name: PickO CitizenO
Date: 8/18/2010 10:49:33 AM
Message:
I am qualified to be a Piockens County "CONSULTANT" cuz: --


I haf some collich.
I didn't go to Pickens scoos.
I can BS with the best of them.
I am smart nuff to fool some folks.
I won't rat on under the table deals.
I know a gravy train when I'm riding one.
I won't let anybody see my taxpayer checks.
I can make some believe they are really gitun a little sumthin for nothin.
I won't need a written job description cause it mite be trouble for my boss & me.
--- And besides that ---
I will work for 1K/month if there is nothing to do.
I will work for 2K/month plus expenses if I have to sit around and drink coffee & eat rolls.
-- But most important --
I won't tell anybody about my mostly hidden Pickens County taxpayer job unless the Pickens County Progress Asks with one of them dang FOIA - 'freedom of information act requests.

Name: jack
Date: 8/19/2010 10:23:41 AM
Message:
Notice how the word 'consultant' starts with C-O-N

Could this be a significant clue???

Name: pinto colvig
Date: 8/19/2010 11:40:53 AM
Message:
pickO citizenO is bitter and jealous

Name: Kitty
Date: 8/30/2010 9:46:27 AM
Message:
My husband & I are about to move to Jasper very soon. We can't wait. We are of retirement age. We are coming from a metro ATL county. Can anyone give us some inside info about living in Pickens? best place for rug cleaning, groceries, bank, etc....

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Name: Rodeo
Date: 8/17/2010 3:42:23 PM
Message:
Please don't go to the Rodeo! How disgusting and abusive. Please don't support this abuse!

Anyone with a heart knows it's wrong to clothesline a baby animal, body slam it to the ground, tie its legs so it can’t move, and drag it by the neck. If this were done to a puppy or kitten, the offender would understandably be charged with a crime, and likely be jailed. In rodeos, however, it's called calf roping, and supporters claim it’s a sport. But the abuse of baby cows is just one of rodeo’s cruelties.

www.sharkonline.org

Name: R. Ellison
Date: 8/19/2010 2:25:22 PM
Message:
Rodeo,

Get a grip!!


What are cows grown for? Food!

What are chickens grown for? Food!

What are puppies and kittens grown for? Nothing but to sit around eating food!


So which one is the useless animal?


BTW, would you rather hug that cow as a sport?

Name: Rob
Date: 8/19/2010 6:38:43 PM
Message:
I'm going! I'm quite sure there is no genocide occurring in the rodeo business. No more than is involved in the process of placing ribeyes on my grill, liberal.

Name: jeep
Date: 8/20/2010 1:23:44 PM
Message:
Ellison....now you've opened up a can of worms. Referring to kittens and puppies as useless. I predict the animal lovers are gonna come after that statement. Guess I'll go grill a steak, you all have made me hungry with all this talk about cows.

Name: R. Ellison
Date: 8/23/2010 1:01:38 PM
Message:
Jeep,

I meant it! Cats and dogs are useless compared to other creatures and animals.


A cow produces food for us.

A chicken ditto

A pig ditto

A sheep ditto

A fish ditto

Bear, deer, boar, elk, snake, possum, raccoon, etc. ditto


But what does a cat or dog produce? other than poop on my lawn! NOTHING!

Name: jeep
Date: 8/23/2010 1:49:36 PM
Message:
Ellison....I somewhat agree with you. I'm not personally an animal person but I get that animals can provide companionship to some people. I was serious about animal lovers. They get very fanatical! Refer to them as their children.

Weren't you the one who claimed to eat dog in Korea? You might want to rephrase that to dogs and cats are useless in the USA. As for cows, I like them. They give me food, shoes, purses, jackets, etc.

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Name: Rob
Date: 8/15/2010 6:44:29 PM
Message:
webmaster:

Thank you for your efforts.

Please note that in the 1st gen. message board we had to search back several posts to see what was current. Now we have to search back through pages and pages to see what is current. It has become absolutely out of control and almost unusable. Unless one writes a new post, every one of the previous replies wind up buried in the archives. Most people won't take that kind of time to flip back, and back, and further back.

This kind of discussion venue can benefit the newspaper as it does other news media. PLEASE let us know you are hearing these cries to make this board more comprehensive.

[Editor's Note: We hear you and looking at options.]

Name: pinto colvig
Date: 8/16/2010 11:06:59 AM
Message:
webmaster: I prefer the new format. some people there's no cure for their incompetence. you can make a perfect message board, and they'll complain because it doesn't send someone over to their house to wipe their butt for them...

Name: Bob Hayles
Date: 8/16/2010 12:56:26 PM
Message:
consider a check box beside the submit button where a someone who comments on a post gets an automated email notification of new comments on a post. The email notification usually has two clickable links in it...to the particular comment thread and to the site in general.

You can include as many automated links as you wish in the email notification, but those two seem to be the norm, at least at the sites I visit that have commenting.

You might also consider a FREE plugin called CommentLuv...your readers will appreciate it and it will drive traffic both to this site and to your readers sites...a win-win thing...unusual.

Name: Rob
Date: 8/16/2010 7:43:42 PM
Message:
Pinto, save your normal bullsnot for something you understand and pertains to you. The post was directed to the staff. Bad form... as usual.

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