now, now, let's not get into politics there, eh!! Besides, like it was said earlier, it'll bore you to death.... zzzzzzzzzz
I think the whole separatist thing freaks out people in the US. They had a civil war already, so they probably figure we're due for one. We know that's not the way things work here.
Pffft. Bilingual countries...amateurs...
No, I won't go into politics. But people had better settled such affairs peacefully. One could spend money and labour better elsewhere than on challenged pride.
Funny thing is, the only time I was in Switzerland, I couldn't find anyone who would speak Italian. However, in Austria, I got free drinks that way!
Next time you're in Zurich, honk. I'll offer you a beer. Promised.
Heck, I offer a beer (or wine, even pop soda, anything as long as it isn't Carlsberg) to any WWF regular showing up here. Bring an instrument if you're here on a Thursday.
<still wondering why the Austrians would offer free drinks to a Canadian pretending to speak Italian>
It was an Italian resto in Schladming. The guy even offered me an Italian newspaper to read.
I think you, Steen, and AltoRuth have kind-of gotten our point on the lack of hard-n-fast rules on this forum: they're less restrictive for EVERYONE, but especially for the mods/admin staff. Havening rules that cover every eventuality make for a forum that's not fun to play in -- or administrate. I no longer have to hem and haw over, "Well, this post is probably offensive to 60% of our membership, but it is [woodwind] related ...." I can just say, "This isn't appropriate. I'll have a chat with this user and lock his account until I sort it out."I'm just as glad to not have a Lounge area here. Vague rules about hot topics are okay by me too. You have made a statement that off-topic comments may be tolerated. That's actually pretty clear.
My favorite online rules are "Thou shalt not be excessively annoying.", and "Don't be too easily annoyed". Those were from FidoNET. I used to be a sysop before I found the Internet.
My normal BP = 110/70
My BP here = 110/70
My BP at SOTW now = 120/80
My BP when Hot Topics was alive at SOTW = 150/100
My doctor thanks you all! This is a great place to hang out.