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Post by angie on Apr 14, 2004 18:20:31 GMT -5
Billyshears.. it did generate some excitement, but my first reaction is guilty until proven innocent in regards to claims like that, or strongly implying that you are someone special/Faul/govt. agent/etc. But if he's watching, I hope it's because it's a quality product we have here... ;D Quality or Quantity? I suspect a little of both! My first reaction to your post JoJo is that you are an intelligent and gifted individual, until proven otherwise. Forums such as these are in and of themselves interesting to say the least! Well then, down to business. Is Paul the least bit interested in P.I.D. or for that matter P.W.A. sites? Or perhaps P.I.A. web based forums? How about P.N.W. sites? That's short for "Paul's Not Welcome"! They do exist don't they? As for the issue of Paul being aware of sites such as these? No! He most certainly has never heard of any of them. In fact, I don't believe he has the time or inclination to deal with any of the controversey surrounding rumours that are Greatly Exaggerated ! At least, you know, that's his publicly stated view on the whole matter. Does he have a sense of humour? Oh Yes! But it's all for naught. He's not here. Maybe somebody should Invite him! After all, he did recieve over 3 000 000 hits once; "A World Record" you know; during a question and answer session over the Internet! I don't believe he was able to answer quite all of them! I would strongly imply to you JoJo that in order to consider wheather or not "Sir James Paul McCartney" is lurking in the vestibules of your forum, or rather snooping around in your web corridors as such; you might want to ask yourself this question; "Did I ask 'Sir Paul' nicely in advance by letter or e mail before I posted my querie; if he might be watching this board?" Perhaps he'd consider even joining. I suspect however, that it would be more fun for him to sit back and take it all in. Or perhaps join in secretly every now and again. Except; he's not actually interested in doing that because he's much too busy. In any event, I enjoy reading your posts and of others on this forum. As it is, "Sir Paul" as they say; is "definitely not here!" He's too busy to be pulling practical jokes on web based forums. Not, mind you, that he would ever do such thing. He's Paul Mccartney for crying out loud! He's not into having any Fun now is he? Feel free to buy all his records, yet again, if you're you're not too busy JoJo. Maybe then should you ask him nicely; he might say yes!
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Post by angie on Apr 14, 2004 18:28:28 GMT -5
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Post by jonna on Apr 14, 2004 18:59:09 GMT -5
Quality or Quantity? I suspect a little of both! My first reaction to your post JoJo is that you are an intelligent and gifted individual, until proven otherwise. Forums such as these are in and of themselves interesting to say the least! Well then, down to business. Is Paul the least bit interested in P.I.D. or for that matter P.W.A. sites? Or perhaps P.I.A. web based forums? How about P.N.W. sites? That's short for "Paul's Not Welcome"! They do exist don't they? As for the issue of Paul being aware of sites such as these? No! He most certainly has never heard of any of them. In fact, I don't believe he has the time or inclination to deal with any of the controversey surrounding rumours that are Greatly Exaggerated ! At least, you know, that's his publicly stated view on the whole matter. Does he have a sense of humour? Oh Yes! But it's all for naught. He's not here. Maybe somebody should Invite him! After all, he did recieve over 3 000 000 hits once; "A World Record" you know; during a question and answer session over the Internet! I don't believe he was able to answer quite all of them! I would strongly imply to you JoJo that in order to consider wheather or not "Sir James Paul McCartney" is lurking in the vestibules of your forum, or rather snooping around in your web corridors as such; you might want to ask yourself this question; "Did I ask 'Sir Paul' nicely in advance by letter or e mail before I posted my querie; if he might be watching this board?" Perhaps he'd consider even joining. I suspect however, that it would be more fun for him to sit back and take it all in. Or perhaps join in secretly every now and again. Except; he's not actually interested in doing that because he's much too busy. In any event, I enjoy reading your posts and of others on this forum. As it is, "Sir Paul" as they say; is "definitely not here!" He's too busy to be pulling practical jokes on web based forums. Not, mind you, that he would ever do such thing. He's Paul Mccartney for crying out loud! He's not into having any Fun now is he? Feel free to buy all his records, yet again, if you're you're not too busy JoJo. Maybe then should you ask him nicely; he might say yes! any particular reason that your singling out one person on this forum?.. i couldn't help but notice the venom in your post... maybe you'd fit in better at 60IF where targetting posters is a common occurance.. here its not and its not welcome either. its obvious you have all the answers because your post isn't filled with opinions but facts
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Post by Doc on Apr 14, 2004 19:56:35 GMT -5
Jonna, it seems that the feeling you got from angie toward JoJo was perhaps more negative than the one I got. I thought her post to be exploratory, whimsical, even playful. Maybe she deserves the benefit of the doubt. She makes a good point. An INVITATION to Sir Paul? Why not? He can ignore or say no, or he could drop in and, well, "see our messy house." It isn't like we're hidden in a secret room somewhere; almost everybody's got the internet. What's posted is up for anyone who comes here, by choice or by accident. (Not that millions come here.) No use pretending about anything. I mean, too, it would have to be an invitation without expectations. We have no right to hold expectations. If he visits, its all there to read. I guess it's "delete now, or forever hold your post.................." There are boundaries implied in this, in my thinking anyway. But you never know, perhaps he has his own take on age old questions................. After all, he might need to vent, too..............
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Post by JoJo on Apr 14, 2004 21:02:26 GMT -5
Uhhh well... I'm more confused than anything else, I didn't pose the question in the first place. My responses were more of a put my two cents in, as is usually the case. I was being flip, and not wanting to be immodest as well. Or, not wanting to have a false sense of importance about this forum, like he must be on top of forums such as this one, because he's always being vigilant. Well, I don't have the funds to go out and by ALL of them, what are there, like a hundred or something? Actually, I listen to Beatlesarama on the internet, and I've gotten to know a lot more material than I used to. A lot isn't bad, and some really grates on the nerves. Some really catchy tunes too that I really enjoy. Anyway.. Sir Paul is welcome here just like anyone else, but beyond that, I don't have any plans now or ever to ask him to join, lurk, or involve himself in any way. If he's interested in this sort of thing, he'll find his way here. I just find the scenario of Sir Paul stating "here I am, and I have something to say here on this PWR forum" to be pretty fantastical to put it mildly. And again, I would have to be pretty skeptical of anyone making such a claim. I'll say this, anyone who makes such a claim and is in fact the real Sir Paul, would not have to spend a lot of money (for him) to prove it. Bottom line, he comes to us, not us to him. Pretty "cheeky" I suppose, but there it is..
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Post by xpt626 on Apr 14, 2004 23:02:22 GMT -5
Jonna, it seems that the feeling you got from angie toward JoJo was perhaps more negative than the one I got. I thought her post to be exploratory, whimsical, even playful. Maybe she deserves the benefit of the doubt. possibly....but IMO that is an odd way for a brand-new poster to start....not getting off on the best foot, perhaps....
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Post by Doc on Apr 15, 2004 3:23:54 GMT -5
well, yeah. I see what you mean now, xpt. At the first time at a gathering a stranger's house------there is a commonly accepted manner of being. Unspoken, but almost universal. You enter receptively, in a jovial, up-beat tone. Should one enter respectfully, peacebly, or does one jostle in and confront the first person one speak's to? In standard group etiquette, does one make one's self known in a new group by reproaching one of the hosts's? Is creating a good impression---and establishing a footing---are these still valuable today?
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Post by Doc on Apr 15, 2004 4:30:15 GMT -5
Sometimes not knowing is best. Ya' never saw Charlie on "Charlie's Angels." Ya' never saw the next door neighbor's face on Home Improvement. Ya' never saw "Number One" on "The Prisoner." Ya' never saw Lars (husband of the Cloris Leachman charactor) on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." Anybody think of any more? For a highly visual medium, the full impact of TV often benefits by what isn't shown. This web-site is in large part a verbal medium. Sure, there are images and sounds to peruse. But, communication here is all contingent on a flow of words. Can a verbal media benefit in a similar way? There are words and phrases we will never read here. We all know this inside. This is maybe likewise a great thing. Consider that the full impact of THIS web-based discussion board MIGHT benefit by WHAT ISN'T SAID. Oh, shoot, I've said too much. (Again.) They're coming.
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Post by jonna on Apr 15, 2004 6:44:01 GMT -5
possibly....but IMO that is an odd way for a brand-new poster to start....not getting off on the best foot, perhaps.... well said XPT... i don't know angie and i don't mean any disrespect but when your new to a board its not a good idea to make yourself known by singling out an admin. The fact that she only pointed at him (three times) gave me the impression that it was a personal dig at what is actually a perfect stranger to her/him. we are all entitled to free speach and to vent but if you single out one person then you will find that the rest of the admin will tend to band together and strike right back. If i took the post wrong and read too much into it then i will personally appologize to Angie but until then my original post still stands..
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Post by angie on Apr 15, 2004 9:54:53 GMT -5
My first reaction to your post JoJo is that you are an intelligent and gifted individual, until proven otherwise. How about P.N.W. sites? That's short for "Paul's Not Welcome"! Does he have a sense of humour? Oh Yes! I suspect however, that it would be more fun for him to sit back and take it all in. Or perhaps join in secretly every now and again. JoJo, I did not single you out to insult you. Rather because you are exemplary. My point is that Paul does have a sense of humour. Publicly, he might seem bored or even exasperated with rumours regarding his status as missing in action by many web based forums. Privately, he might on occasion think about having a bit of fun with those whom he knows do not consider him to be amoung the living; or perhaps living out his life in Wales, working in a Pharmacy while his "replacement" sings: "Love Me Do" until his voice gives out. Does he have the time to investigate those who are Investigating him? Who knows for certain! I'm sorry if I've offended anybody. Nonetheless; I still believe that one can never own enough Paul McCartney records! Available at fine record shops everywhere!
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Post by xpt626 on Apr 15, 2004 13:43:39 GMT -5
Sometimes not knowing is best. Ya' never saw Charlie on "Charlie's Angels." Ya' never saw the next door neighbor's face on Home Improvement. Ya' never saw "Number One" on "The Prisoner." Ya' never saw Lars (husband of the Cloris Leachman charactor) on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." Anybody think of any more? Carlton your doorman ;D
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Post by jerriwillmore on Apr 17, 2004 16:48:23 GMT -5
It depends on whether he's an impostor or not. If he is (as you all seem to think,) I if I were him would find PID of great interest and read everything online about it. Which means he could be reading this right now! Hi Paul!
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