My name ain't really Nat, and I'm not hardcore into debate (not that I haven't engaged in a couple dozen here and there). My name actually stems from my very first internet screen name, which was .natural woman., and I birthed it 11 or so years ago. But after enduring years of, "When I think of natural, I think of big hairy bushes" and having to explain that my choice of screen names had much more to do with an interest in good, evil and human nature than grooming (or lack thereof) pubs or anything Carole King, a friend shortened it to "Nat" in my forum of origin. And so I was Nat. But protocol refuses three character screen names, and NatJustNat was born.
I think maybe I got off on the wrong foot here because sarcasm and caustic humor are my preferred methods of communication, but how were you to know? I think it was doG that posted a topic asking for Biblical justification for the pro-life stance and cited a verse from Exodus (which I hadn't heard before, thanks doG) and oh dear . . . was it Old Man or some other old guy (hey I'm old too) that cited Numbers? Anyway, I responded in what I thought was a rousing support but forgot that y'all didn't know me. Foot in mouth, but not really. I mean, I could have lurked a week or two more. *shrugs*. It's just that I'd had this particular argument so many times before that I thought my "hahaha" would suffice as an indicator of sarcasm when I said that passage was nothing more than a test for fidelity. But in retrospect, I can see how that might have been a "touche, douchebag." kind of thing.
Anyway, it wasn't. Hi, hello, greetings.
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Hey Natjustnat
Cool story about the name!
"I think maybe I got off on the wrong foot here because sarcasm and caustic humor are my preferred methods of communication, but how were you to know?
Join the happy throng....our master of sarcasm is the Tin Man....but you are welcome to try and live up to his ...or down to his standards.
Yes I believe we did have an exchange, but meh, makes no never mind! You are here, hope you have fun and enjoy the salty taste of theists' vital fluids.
@Old Man
...*surprised look on face*... Huh?... Me?... Sarcastic?.... Noooooo..... *halo over head*.... Damn, now I can't decide on whether I should feel flattered or insulted.... *waving hand in dismissal*... Aw, screw it. I'll go with flattered.
Hey, Natjustnat, pay no nevermind to Old Man. He gets all prickly sometimes after too many bottles of wine. If he starts getting too annoying, just tell him to go throw a few shrimp on the barbie. Then sit back and enjoy the show as he rides his trike into the pool while heading to the grill area. Works every time... *chuckle*... Oh, but just make sure you are standing by with the retrieval pole. He doesn't swim so good with that big-ass helmet of his.
Edited to correct a dyslexic error.
@ TM
"big Ass Helmet"??? No I have a large helmet to accommodate my large brain which is the opposite end to me ass...or arse which is the correct form.
If I had a "big Arse Helmet" I would be unable to sit on my trike...which now has automatic deployable buoyancy tanks aka Kmart water wings....
Or were you being sarcastic? I can never tell with you septics I get very confused.
And I NEVER have too much wine, only an elegant sufficiency which is when I decide to either go for a swim or rest, suddenly, at speed.
You see NatJustNat you have come to the right place, I feel you will fit right in.
*whispers, keep digging Cog, its got to be deep enough so the dog doesn't dig it up*
@Old Man Shouts... ass...or arse which is the correct form.
Absolutely right. But I can never remember. Was it the ass that went into Jerusalem on its arse, or the arse that rode in on the ass?
When I think of Natural Women, I think of hairy bushes too, There are no touche douchbag things unless you are dead right and can support your post with facts but your choice of analogy was interesting. All in all, I think we like sarcasm on the site. Problem is, it does not always come across in writing. ";-) or Ha ha ha " is certainly an option. " You are not the first to be misunderstood and you will not be the last. Just come on in and join the fun. If you think you were misunderstood or made a mistake, simply do exactly as you have done. That's the "Natural" thing to do isn't it? Just remember not to be a Douchbad? Have fun.
Welcome! Have fun!
On the subject of women staying natural, (Bushes), I for one love that and don't quite get the whole shaving thing, nor do I like it. Thoughts? Preferences?
Welcome NatJustNat. So you think you might have got up some else's nose? Well done.
That's bound to happen discussing atheism, theology and Ginormous Blue Cosmic Bunnies by text on the internet. It's all shirts and giggles until some fool gets offended. I think the offended party is always at fault.
Anyway enjoy your time here, question, debate and rant all you want.
It is an interesting name.
NatJustNat = NJN = Engine...perhaps you will help drive discussion here.
Cheers.
@Grinseed
Hey, don't be talking trash about the Blue Bunny (Carrots Be Unto Him.). It offends me.
Yess!!! I've offended some one and the weekend hasn't even started yet!
Let's see if I can make it three out of a divine three...
The Cosmic Blue Bunny is just an imaginary unsubstantiated lagamorph with celestial pretensions.
The BYB is a mere cosmological joke prop waiting for an unwitting omnipotent deity to slip on it for the greatest pratfall in all creation.
...that should do it. My work is done.
Heads up all. Incoming.
@Grinseed: BIRDBRAIN! Blue universe creating bunny supporters are just spreading ka-ka. And you are spreading ka-ka-too.
Ka-Ka-too??! It's Cock-a-too, to you. I am offended!
NatJustNat: I think maybe I got off on the wrong foot here because sarcasm and caustic humor are my preferred methods of communication
Nope. You're in the right place. Welcome.
@Tin-Man: AWWWW! Does the Tin man need a little time out in his safe space? You want a little blue bunny to hug. It's bananas all the way down. What's offensive is what those blue bunnies are doing with those carrots. BTW - are you aware of the FACT that the Blue Bunnies were given carrots by the BYB. Carrots are poisonous to bunnies. When bunnies eat carrots they die.
"Carrots are bad for rabbits, RSPCA says
The sight of Bugs Bunny chewing a carrot is among the best–known images in cartoon history, but root vegetables are in fact bad for rabbits. Rabbits do not naturally eat root vegetables, cereals or fruit, and iceberg lettuce can be dangerous. Carrots and apples are high in sugar and should be an occasional treat. Popular lore has it that rabbits live off of carrots and lettuce. However, the reality is that feeding them nothing but lettuce and carrots will kill it pretty quickly and in a rather unpleasant fashion.
https://pethelpful.com/rabbits/Bunny-Care-Guide-What-To-Feed-Your-Bunny-...
* Maniacal laughter echoing from the clouds like thunder, then fading into the distance like the sound of a far away rushing river."
@Cog Re: "Carrots are bad for rabbits, RSPCA says..."
N-n-n-noooooooooooo!!! Lies! All LIES!!!! I won't listen any longer!... *sticking fingers in ears*... *closing eyes tightly*... LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA.....!!!
@ TM
*approaches TM quitely and sings "bananas in pajamas are coming down the stairs, bananas in pajamas are...." *
*watches TM's reaction with horrified fascination*
Thanks to all for the warm words of welcome. I enjoy reading the camaraderie that's developed between you. And yes, I enjoy salty savor of theist blood, especially since so much of it is spilled in self-inflicted wounds.
And, cog, "touche douchebag" was also sarcastic, as if I'd been misperceived as an apologist, I'd have been perceived as the sort that doesn't require support for their assertions beyond the Bible and perhaps their favorite apologist website. This evidenced by my misuse of "touche" which is, of course, the recognition of another's point, not the belief that my point ends all discussion.