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One of the participants here, who cowardly and lyingly operates under the guise of "Mr. Scratch", is fond of using the phrase "fittingly named" in relation to the MAD board, and "not-so-fittingly named" in relation to the FAIR board.

That got me to thinking whether his/her screen name is "fitting" or not?

Here is my take. When I think of the word "scratch", there are several images that come to mind:

First, I see a slight gouge on a vinyl record album that causes the record to repeat things over and over again. Given "Scratch's" incessant refrane (i.e. "MAD/FAIR this...MAD/FAIR that...DCP this...MAD/FAIR that...MAD/FAIR this...Juliann that...DCP this...MAD/FAIR this and that..."), I think the name fits very well in that regard.

Second, I invision a pair of fingernails drug the length of a chalk board. Given "Scratch's" invariably shrill whines and complaints, I think his/her screen name is very "fitting" as well.

Third, I see dirty finger nails clawing at a mild skin irritation, dysfunctionally causing it to bleed and festor and become infected. Yep, "Mr. Scratch's" approach to discussing issue involving the MAD/FAIR and its moderators and members (and perhaps even the Church and its members), is quite fitting in that way as well.

Fourth, I imagine the kind and extent of "scratches" on a pair of glasses such that they significantly limit one's sight and may even distort one's visions. Given how frequently or invariably "Mr. Scratch" has failed to correctly see or understand what I or others have said (often in mind-boggling ways), not to mention how he, in Mr. Magoo-like fashion ends up verbally boxing with his own projected shadow on the wall (falsely assuming it is one of many LDS apologist), then the screen name "fits" in that sense too.

What are your thoughts? Is the screen name "Mr. Scratch" fitting or not?

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

wenglund wrote:One of the participants here, who cowardly and lyingly operates under the guise of "Mr. Scratch", if fond of using the phrase "fittingly named" in relation to the MAD board, and "not-so-fittingly named" in relation to the FAIR board.

What are your thoughts? Is the screen name "Mr. Scratch" fitting or not?

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

My first thought is that you're not being particularly charitable.

I can't help but like Mr. Scratch, in fact, I'm really quite fond of him.

He's just a serious misguided soul, trapped in the evil clutches of his namesake.

Enuma Elish wrote:I can't help but like Mr. Scratch, in fact, I'm really quite fond of him.

He's just a serious misguided soul, trapped in the evil clutches of his namesake.

I like Scratch, too. And I like Wade, as well. I'm sorry to see all this ill will around here.

wenglund wrote:One of the participants here, who cowardly and lyingly operates under the guise of "Mr. Scratch", is fond of using the phrase "fittingly named" in relation to the MAD board, and "not-so-fittingly named" in relation to the FAIR board.

That got me to thinking whether his/her screen name is "fitting" or not?

Here is my take. When I think of the word "scratch", there are several images that come to mind:

First, I see a slight gouge on a vinyl record album that causes the record to repeat things over and over again. Given "Scratch's" incessant refrane (i.e. "MAD/FAIR this...MAD/FAIR that...DCP this...MAD/FAIR that...MAD/FAIR this...Juliann that...DCP this...MAD/FAIR this and that..."), I think the name fits very well in that regard.

Second, I invision a pair of fingernails drug the length of a chalk board. Given "Scratch's" invariably shrill whines and complaints, I think his/her screen name is very "fitting" as well.

Third, I see dirty finger nails clawing at a mild skin irritation, dysfunctionally causing it to bleed and festor and become infected. Yep, "Mr. Scratch's" approach to discussing issue involving the MAD/FAIR and its moderators and members (and perhaps even the Church and its members), is quite fitting in that way as well.

Fourth, I imagine the kind and extent of "scratches" on a pair of glasses such that they significantly limit one's sight and may even distort one's visions. Given how frequently or invariably "Mr. Scratch" has failed to correctly see or understand what I or others have said (often in mind-boggling ways), not to mention how he, in Mr. Magoo-like fashion ends up verbally boxing with his own projected shadow on the wall (falsely assuming it is one of many LDS apologist), then the screen name "fits" in that sense too.

What are your thoughts? Is the screen name "Mr. Scratch" fitting or not?

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

LOL!!! And gee, you were doing such a good job of ignoring me, too! Well done, Wade. And by the way: the phrase is "ironically named FAIRboard."

Runtu wrote:

wenglund wrote:One of the participants here, who cowardly and lyingly operates under the guise of "Mr. Scratch", if fond of using the phrase "fittingly named" in relation to the MAD board, and "not-so-fittingly named" in relation to the FAIR board.

What are your thoughts? Is the screen name "Mr. Scratch" fitting or not?

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

My first thought is that you're not being particularly charitable.

That is intentional. My more charitable and diplomatic approach, which appears, after considerable time and effort, to have failed miserably in affecting a more charitable and fair approach in others towards my faith and fellow members, I thought I would return the disfavor for a time, and see how they like it.

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

wenglund wrote:
That is intentional. My more charitable and diplomatic approach, which appears, after considerable time and effort, to have failed miserably in affecting a more charitable and fair approach in others towards my faith and fellow members, I thought I would return the disfavor for a time, and see how they like it.

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

I'm sorry to hear that, Wade. No matter. I'm determined to turn the other cheek.

wenglund wrote:Is the screen name "Mr. Scratch" fitting or not?

I always thought of it more as "scratching" the surface of truth, or "scratching" the surface of exposing absurdity.

Scratchy's my buddy. Don't mess with the Scratch! :)

wenglund wrote:

Runtu wrote:

wenglund wrote:One of the participants here, who cowardly and lyingly operates under the guise of "Mr. Scratch", if fond of using the phrase "fittingly named" in relation to the MAD board, and "not-so-fittingly named" in relation to the FAIR board.

What are your thoughts? Is the screen name "Mr. Scratch" fitting or not?

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

My first thought is that you're not being particularly charitable.

That is intentional. My more charitable and diplomatic approach, which appears, after considerable time and effort, to have failed miserably in affecting a more charitable and fair approach in others towards my faith and fellow members, I thought I would return the disfavor for a time, and see how they like it.

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

What, in all honesty, have I done that was "uncharitable" and "unfair" about my approach to the Church, Wade? And which "fellow members" are we talking about here? I don't recall ever being harsh towards Rollo or Harmony, for example.