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Writesong Introduction

Greetings and Salutations:

I'm here because I clicked on a member's profile in a discussion forum for single adult members of the Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints (I.e., the so-called "Mormon" church).

I wanted to learn more about her because I disagreed with something she'd said, and it might help me to figure out why she thinks the way she does.

Typical of females, she gave NO information at all in her personal profile, but she did provide a link to this discussion group, which piqued my interest.

I learned a couple of other things about her.

The other link in her profile led to a web site for activities in Southern California for Latter-day Saint single adults, indicating she probably resides in that area.

In perusing this web site, I see lots of references to Latter-day Saints, which indicates she is probably the moderator here.

I also saw a reference to "Native American", a term I find very offensive, which tells me a little more about her and her way of thinking.

As for me, I have no secrets, not even a secret identity.

By using Google or any other search engine, you can easily find out all about me on the Internet, as I have a web site and a blog, which are accessible to all.

I'm a sixty year old divorced white male, an "undiscovered" amateur singer/songwriter, a convert in the Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints, served a full-time Church mission guarding a cattle ranch in Utah, served in the United States Army with two years service in the Republic of Viet Nam with the 101st Airborne "Screaming Eagles", and I'm currently the official bard of my Scottish clan.

I am a prejudiced white man, and I make no apology for my personal beliefs.

I consider the concept of "political correctness" to be Marxist and Satanic, and I will ardently oppose it at every opportunity.

I staunchly defend the "CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES", and the concept of "inalienable rights".

I firmly believe that every citizen has a sacred duty to wear a loaded firearm every place they go, even in church or school, and even in airplanes.

Laws which restrict anyone's inalienable right to be armed are immoral and unconstitutional.

No one has the right to compel people to become helpless victims, everybody has a duty to resist evil, and therefore, must have the means.

One of my favorite quotes is by British statesman, Edmund Burke (1729 - 1797), "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."

I believe we are our brother's keeper.

I believe violence is justifiable in some cases.

I believe we are supposed to resist tyranny from our own government.

There are already too many laws, and most of those laws are unconstitutional.

With so many laws, it has now become virtually impossible to do or say anything without unintentionally or accidentally being in violation of some law.

I find that reading the news has evolved into an art form, for we have to guess at what the truth is, as we struggle to discern what it is we're not being told, and why it is the story is presented as it is (I.e., "spin control").

The Internet appears to be the last bastion of free expression, but even that has its restrictions, as so many moderators unfortunately subscribe to popular fashion and unthinkingly impose the evils of "political correctness".

Of course, I still have my personal blog, where I can say what I please.

But, how long will that last?

After all, in the World we now live in, my opinions are the MOST controversial, because I am a prejudiced white man.

Well, I reckon I've about said all there is to say, so I'll just quit for now.

Since the instructions say not to identify myself, I won't sign my name, which is what I normally would do.

Frankly, I despise those who cravenly refrain from identifying themselves on the Internet, especially when posting personal opinions.

Thank you.

writesong

Introduction Writesong

Welcome LDS Member

Thanks for posting your introduction message, this forum allows you to interact positively with many people on varying topics such as LDS Church news, Doctrine, the Book of Mormon, etc. However, do keep in mind that LDS Related Discussion is kept only in the LDS Related Boards as this is an International Community.

The next thing you should do now is update your profile. You can do this by clicking the link called, 'My Controls' in the top menu. You may wish to venture over to the LDS Deep Doctrine board or the News & RM Section and have a look around.

Here are some quick links for you to look over when you have time:
Read --> Posting Policy | See All Boards | Site Map | FAQ

Writesong Introduction Sharing Member & Introductions

That was an interesting introduction to say the least, and I am not sure how such views equate, however, I feel the need to warn you upfront. We have rules and policies here that supersedes any need to display any action against them. You are therefore well advised to read them in their entirety if you have not already done so as this was required by the Registration page. You will find within our Constructive Posting Policy full measures of conduct - be advised and be warned.

Introduction Writesong

Writesong! I'm surprised to see you made your way here. I've actually invited you twice from the singles' email group of which we are both subscribers, but up until now you hadn't replied. Interesting that it took a disagreement for you to look.

And so, Welcome! Since you are a rather controversial sort and I invited you, it will be my job to oversee your activities here. Please do, if you haven't already, read the rules of constructive posting and maintain what I know are your LDS standards as well as Netiquette manners that I have seen you display elsewhere.

On another note, you apparently already have a problem with me personally.

Because I *am* a female, and the Internet is not a very safe place, I choose to keep my personal information private (as apparently do other women). This is not to be coy, but to keep me and my family safe from predators. Should I at some point feel that I know you well enough, I might share that with you. For now, you can see plenty about me here, which has more personal information about me than anywhere else on the 'Net.

In the meantime, your disagreement with me from a different site should be kept to that site or in private email. Feel free to email me privately regarding that situation. That email address is information you already have.

Yes, I am one of the moderators here, but not "the" moderator. I don't run the place, but help Administration to do so, along with several others. The fact that I'm LDS has little to do with it. We do have LDS sections for discussion, but that's not the focus of the site. If you spend some time browsing the forum, you will find plenty of other areas of interest. That's one of the reasons I had invited you previously, perhaps to contribute to our poetry and writing sections, genealogy, even perhaps share your clan and bard information with others here. I felt that you could be a constructive contributor, and might even enjoy yourself reading the thoughts of others.

If that's not the case, I'll be disappointed ~ but not devastated. I really am glad to see that you've joined, only I didn't expect such negative terms. Shall we see how it all works out? Again, please keep any disagreement you have with me personally from another site separate from the forum.

Thanks,
Roz

Introduction Writesong

Well, that was an interesting introduction to say the least. I hope you get a grasp by surfing the forum what this site is all about and do not get caught in what "other" sites are like. Well, just jump into the discussions. Definitely you said a lot of things in your intro that can become great sources for peaceful debate.
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