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This blog is my blog.

I am not enabling "comment moderation" for two reasons:

1. We should each be our own editor. Hopefully you will carefully consider what you are writing and add it as a comment. I would prefer not to focus on negative things if at all possible, so:

2. If I deem something to be offensive, negative, or distracting, or all three, your comments will be deleted. Actually, it's a little trash can, so I get to trash any/all comments I don't like. You may certainly post whatever you would like on your own, but this is a happy, safe place for everyone. So,

If you have something constructive to add, questions to ask/answer, or just a general comment, please feel free. If, however, you feel that this is a place to snipe at each other, please find another place to do it.

Thanks for respecting my wishes.

Jesus said love everyone,

Treat them kindly, too.

When your heart is filled with love

Others will love you.

Comments

LivingstonClan said…
Was it something I said?! It was a total joke Bill--come on now! Cool stuff--and all that jazz!!!
March 24, 2009 at 6:17 PM
Jeanette said…
Hmmm I must have missed something
March 24, 2009 at 8:45 PM
B. Perky said…
Can't imagine anyone negative on your lovely blog. Hmmmm.
March 24, 2009 at 9:48 PM
Bill Cobabe said…
To quote Miss Shields from "A Christmas Story": Those who are guilty know their blame...

That's all I'm going to say about poor Flick.
March 25, 2009 at 6:06 AM
LivingstonClan said…
LOL--I love A Christmas Story! Mike doesn't fully appreciate it, it's sad.
March 25, 2009 at 9:03 AM
Anonymous said…
All I said was that I used to open my heart. Was that the offensive, negative or distracting comment? If so, please accept my apology. I will cease to comment. We used to be friends, and as such, you used to welcome my comments, even if they didn't always agree with yours. If that one line comment was that offensive to you, I will not comment again. I would hate to offend you further.

My love for you runs deeper than you know.
March 25, 2009 at 3:53 PM
Bill Cobabe said…
This was not directed at any one person. I think that's obvious by Lindsey's reaction that she thought it was her and Ruth thought it was her. The truth is that it was neither (specifically) but everyone in general. If you feel guilty perhaps it's because you are. If you are guilty perhaps you should repent. Personally, my conscience is clear of offense and I am trying to love everyone as much as I possibly can.

Brigham Young said that those who take offense when no offense is intended are fools; those who take offense when offense is intended are usually fools.

I do not wish to be foolish. I choose not to be offended.

That said, hurtful, derogatory, mean spirited, or otherwise negative comments are unhelpful and unwelcome. Constructive, cheerful, positive, and thought-provoking comments are ALWAYS welcome, regardless of who posts them.
March 26, 2009 at 7:01 AM
Shelly Hanson said…
My conscience is clear. I love your Blog Bill.
March 26, 2009 at 3:53 PM
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