An invitation to find the truth...

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 4:53 pm

Not sure this is an improvement over Jenny Holzer c.1984.

( http://adaweb.walkerart.org/project/holzer/cgi/pcb.cgi )

Cabanasprings · Post by **Cabanasprings** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 4:57 pm

I thought it was a cool idea but then had to pull out when I found out the truth was being censored. Don't mean to be an asshole - just confused.

InsideNow · Post by **InsideNow** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 5:04 pm

Cabanasprings,

I understand where you're coming from. Here's the deal: I have no interest in censorship, but do you think putting "And my nuts itch" is a sincere contribution to the spirit of the project?

It's designed to be a search for the Truth, not a free for all of random self-expression. I honestly believed that I could post it up here and people would see the value in it and contribute in meaningful ways.

My original intention was to not limit people in any way, which is why I don't require a login to post, but I never thought someone would just go a put something completely assinign on there.

What do you think I should do? I want this to be a collective project, but where do we draw the line? Do we let people post links to kiddie porn sites because they feel like it?

awaiting feedback...

Cabanasprings · Post by **Cabanasprings** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 5:10 pm

You have a dilema -

Like I said I was scared away from the censorship -

Maybe the next person would edit out his truth with their own - other than that I will have to give it some thought -

What if you had been the next person?

Patience · Post by **Patience** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 5:11 pm

InsideNow: Absurdity is the essence of what I'd call true, if I had to call something true. My post was sincere.

Cabanasprings · Post by **Cabanasprings** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 5:14 pm

And I'll be completely honest with you - I scratched my nuts today - I fucking hate wearing a suit to work.

InsideNow · Post by **InsideNow** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 5:14 pm

and im asking you, what do *you* think i should do about this dilemma?

Cabanasprings · Post by **Cabanasprings** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 5:16 pm

Cabanasprings wrote:You have a dilema -

Like I said I was scared away from the censorship -

Maybe the next person would edit out his truth with their own - other than that I will have to give it some thought -

What if you had been the next person?

InsideNow · Post by **InsideNow** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 5:27 pm

Patience, I apologize for not seeing the sincerity of your post. You were the first person to post after I opened this topic, so I immediately thought "Great, I just ruined this entire project by posting it here." I took it personally, and allowed this personal response to cloud my perception of your post.

I've unblocked your IP and vow not to block IP's based on my personal judgment as to the sincerity of posted content. I will follow the same terms of use that the eplaya forum has, and only block illegal content and the like.

This is a learning process for me, and I thank you all for helping me grow and learn.

Everyone happy now?

cowboyangel · Post by **cowboyangel** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 5:29 pm

good luck on your project and yes, there are plenty of people on 'this' board who stand always ready to piss on something like this......but we forgive them....don't we?

Cabanasprings · Post by **Cabanasprings** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 5:29 pm

I applaud your effort and I will contribute to your project tomorrow at lunch time - Thanks for being open minded - we need more of that.

Have a great evening!

Cabanasprings · Post by **Cabanasprings** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 5:38 pm

cowboyangel wrote:good luck on your project and yes, there are plenty of people on 'this' board who stand always ready to piss on something like this......but we forgive them....don't we?

There are people on 'this' board who take it up the ass and don't even squeal......but we forgive them.....don't we.

Patience · Post by **Patience** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 9:23 am

Thanks IN. I promise not to pollute your project.

InsideNow · Post by **InsideNow** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 11:00 am

thank you! and i hope that it can be *our* project now. ;-)

Rob the Wop · Post by **Rob the Wop** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 11:44 am

Now remember Patience, though while the Truth shall set you free- screaming "My balls itch!" while in a drunk tank won't do a damn thing.

Trust me on this one.