DGN MODERATOR APRECIATION THREAD!

[Rev.Reverence]

  torn asunder said:

you know what? i get that the swastika can be an offensive symbol, but don't forget the germans stole it from the hindu culture. it's much older that hitler's reign, and had a much different use and meaning then.

read here - first real link i found.

here's a quote... (my bolding)

as i said, i understand it offends some people, but your condemnation of anothers belief isn't exactly a great way to communicate that. and how about knocking of the exaggerated sarcasm? it was offered in the nature of it's original use, which was one of goodwill. "let good-prevail". it's not his fault that someone perceived it in a manner in which it wasn't intended...

I REALLY appreciate Torn for getting this info out...eternal I think you are over reacting a bit...many peoples use that mandala...how long till they can use it with out being persecuted?

..personally thought it a bit ironic that the Gypsy (Roma if you want to be all PC) are descended from the same stock as the Hindi.

Edited April 2, 2009 by Rev.Reverence

[phee]

Ummm... thanks

[phee]

*phee ponders the irony of how a mod appreciation thread became a discussion about facist symbols*

[candyman]

  phee said:

*phee ponders the irony of how a mod appreciation thread became a discussion about facist symbols*

It is done...over!

[Rev.Reverence]

  phee said:

*phee ponders the irony of how a mod appreciation thread became a discussion about facist symbols*

..I would not be surprised if it were a debate...but DAMN! I never saw it happen before!

I appreciate phee for not just deleting our antics!

Phee...go have a Mt.Dew...you deserve it!

[taysteewonderbunny]

I love our mods, kicking spammer ass since....well, before I was here. You guys rock.

[GothicRavenGoddess (3)]

To show my appreciation, I offer you some things that means lots to meh!

One cute ketteh that haz thumbs!

One Nekked kitteh (no, its not Ryuu, you can't have him. I love you mods, but not quite that much, sorry. She is the same breed, however. and LOTS more wrinkled.)

One Chihuahua puppy (only cuz i think they are damn cute!)

and some other cuties that might make your heart burst due to cuteness. lol

its a piggy!

^_^ a Kid!

and one baby lizard.

ok ok, I'll get out of here. lol

[Destroit]

  Brenda Starrr said:

Keep the salamander away.

I have been going through something very deep and VERY difficult. Something that only 2 people on DGN know about (besides Jeff). And only ONE MOD has bothered to check on me. That Mod is Phee. Back when I used to be a Mod, I checked on a LOT of people.

Phee is the ONLY Mod who has been consistently checking on me.

This is not about the 3 or 4 others who have PMed me to see if I'm ok.

I'm beginning to think it's time for me to fly...

Thank you, Phee. And you 3 or 4 others that are NOT Mods.

Aww I didn't know you were going through shit or I would have said something too. If it makes you feel any better, nobody comforts the mods in their time of need...well then, I haven't been comforted by anyone here before, except Troy and Phee. Other than that? Not ONE person on here has ever really asked me how I am, and while it doesn't bother me personally, I get how some people could take it to heart though. I wouldn't take it too personally. Hope whatever crap you're going through is resolved, or at least you can make peace with it.

[Destroit]

  the eternal said:

Ah yes. The swastika.

With a Star of David.

It's always brought a good deal of peace, luck, and prosperity for my people

Just look at all the PROSPERITY here

NOT TO MENTION--freedom

Most definatly NOT A SWASTIKA...I know that may be what it looks like, but look into it, it's not.

It's a 3,000 hindu symbol that well, means exactly what Candyman said it means. Sooo...believers of the Hindu culture are just suppose to drop a VERY meaningful and positive symbol to their entire culture just because some asshole facist decided to be a dick and turn it into something negative? I mean if he had posted a swastika with a caption "HEIL HITLER" above it infront of the Nazi Eagle...I could understand the upset.

Psssht...it's like how gay people stole rainbows and now nobody else can use them . IT ALL OUR RAINBOWS, DAMNIT, AND I WANT IT BACK WITHOUT PEOPLE THINKING I'M GAY...I mean...I think they're pretty. *Looks around* ...Whaaat?

Edited May 9, 2009 by Chernobyl