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Re: Militant Atheism at Biscuitville

2008-12-15T13:38:22+00:00

BecauseHeLives wrote:
It was tough to bite my lips and not say anything and in hindsight maybe I really should have.

BHL: Try this next time: "You have a wonderful command of the english language. Would you mind refraining from profanity, my nine year old daughter deserves protection and I will do so."

Sterling

Statistics: Posted by royaldiadem — Mon Dec 15, 2008 1:38 pm

Re: Militant Atheism at Biscuitville

2008-12-06T19:29:59+00:00

Dave is right I think. Sounds like a troubled person. There could be any of a hundred reasons for such a rant.

The management should have taken care of the problem.

If the management does not stop this sort of thing, and if someone does "man up," which is all too easy to do, well, even if the manning up is done politely there is the possibility of a fight, which would endanger everyone present, including the child.

Were the management not to step up I would just leave, and I'd call the management later and tell them I woluld not be coming back.

Statistics: Posted by Guest — Sat Dec 06, 2008 7:29 pm

Re: Militant Atheism at Biscuitville

2008-11-25T02:21:03+00:00

IgnoranceIsBliss wrote:
Maybe a little too much Sanjuro. :\

True, you never know what will offend someone. But one should have the presence of mind to not drop F bombs in public, let alone around women and children (yeah, I believe in that classy stuff. So sue me. ).
Sounds like the guy knew exactly what he was saying, and I've found that when profanity is used, its usually used in high volumes.

Privacy glass doesn't mean sound proof glass.

Lets just say my experiences and travels don't agree with this assessment.

Statistics: Posted by Sanjuro — Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:21 am

Re: Militant Atheism at Biscuitville

2008-11-25T02:12:39+00:00

Sanjuro wrote:
The problem with this train of thought is you never know what will offend someone... I've been to places where talking loudly or even cursing would be considered normal. The truth is probably the guy had no idea he was as loud as he was.

If BHL had grown a pair, walked over, and simply introduced himself and asked in a nice way for the gentleman to lower his volume, it shouldn't have been an issue. I've done this in the past and had no problems. Most people don't mind at all and are quite apologetic. Personally I have found 99% of how you're treated is in your own approach.

As BHL mentioned there was a privacy glass. I bet dollars to donuts the guy didn't know his voice was traveling.

Moral of the story: BHL... don't be vagina.

Maybe a little too much Sanjuro. :\

True, you never know what will offend someone. But one should have the presence of mind to not drop F bombs in public, let alone around women and children (yeah, I believe in that classy stuff. So sue me. ).
Sounds like the guy knew exactly what he was saying, and I've found that when profanity is used, its usually used in high volumes.

Privacy glass doesn't mean sound proof glass.

Statistics: Posted by Guest — Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:12 am

Re: Militant Atheism at Biscuitville

2008-11-24T01:10:34+00:00

SouthernFriedInfidel wrote:
IgnoranceIsBliss wrote:
Sanjuro wrote:I tell ya BHL, I think you're making a mountain out of a mole hill. How bout you man up next time and simply ask him to keep it down because you have a kid present?

He shouldn't have to.

That's so true. I hate running across rude people in public places, who seem to feel it's their duty to be obnoxious. When I had that happen when my son was small, I simply moved the two of us away, rather than bother with confronting strangers. I've never tried to educate jerks on etiquette.

The problem with this train of thought is you never know what will offend someone... I've been to places where talking loudly or even cursing would be considered normal. The truth is probably the guy had no idea he was as loud as he was.

If BHL had grown a pair, walked over, and simply introduced himself and asked in a nice way for the gentleman to lower his volume, it shouldn't have been an issue. I've done this in the past and had no problems. Most people don't mind at all and are quite apologetic. Personally I have found 99% of how you're treated is in your own approach.

As BHL mentioned there was a privacy glass. I bet dollars to donuts the guy didn't know his voice was traveling.

Moral of the story: BHL... don't be vagina.

Statistics: Posted by Sanjuro — Mon Nov 24, 2008 1:10 am

Re: Militant Atheism at Biscuitville

2008-11-24T00:45:25+00:00

IgnoranceIsBliss wrote:
Sanjuro wrote:I tell ya BHL, I think you're making a mountain out of a mole hill. How bout you man up next time and simply ask him to keep it down because you have a kid present?

He shouldn't have to.

That's so true. I hate running across rude people in public places, who seem to feel it's their duty to be obnoxious. When I had that happen when my son was small, I simply moved the two of us away, rather than bother with confronting strangers. I've never tried to educate jerks on etiquette.

Statistics: Posted by SouthernFriedInfidel — Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:45 am

Re: Militant Atheism at Biscuitville

2008-11-23T23:47:11+00:00

It shouldn't happen, but it does. We've all sat near boorish people in public areas.

In this case I really wonder what the offence was. BHL notes that it is impossible not to overhear what is said in adjacent booths. So he overheard something he didn't like. Was it the swearing he objected to, or the subject matter? BHL is a bit coy about what was actually said, but he hints at 'God damned' and 'going to Hell' (both rather strange things for an atheist who believes in neither to say) but if that's the worst of it then molehill is a bit of an exaggeration. Or was it the 'putting down my Lord'? In which case if God is prepared to spare the lightning and turn the other cheek, BHL will have to as well.

Statistics: Posted by A Person — Sun Nov 23, 2008 11:47 pm

Re: Militant Atheism at Biscuitville

2008-11-23T23:10:58+00:00

Sanjuro wrote:
I tell ya BHL, I think you're making a mountain out of a mole hill. How bout you man up next time and simply ask him to keep it down because you have a kid present?

He shouldn't have to. It seems to me that the man might have raised his voice to spite him if he had asked. I've had it happen to me before, no specifically with atheists, but with buttheads in general. I find it easier to just ignore them, but when I do confront them, it becomes an interrogation.

Statistics: Posted by Guest — Sun Nov 23, 2008 11:10 pm

Re: Militant Atheism at Biscuitville

2008-11-23T21:35:44+00:00

Exibit 1a and 1b your honor.

Statistics: Posted by Guest — Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:35 pm

Re: Militant Atheism at Biscuitville

2008-11-23T20:46:53+00:00

Sanjuro wrote:
I tell ya BHL, I think you're making a mountain out of a mole hill.

Hey, if a molehill is all you have for building a mountain, what are your options? For BHL, mountains MUST be built, it seems.

Statistics: Posted by SouthernFriedInfidel — Sun Nov 23, 2008 8:46 pm