dani
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And btw, what that lovely woman did was create a recurring bit that anyone could jump in on.

She did it at a time when users were skittish & reluctant to engage. She created a low stakes entry-point for people to talk to each other.

It was never just about the raisins, you knuckleheads
12:56 PM - Nov 12, 2023
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Joon Bugg
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In response to dani.
Phew! Because raisins suck!

*Runs & ducks for safety from flying contraband behind old jalopy on blocks in front yard
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01:14 PM - Nov 12, 2023
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dani
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In response to Joon Bugg.
Fightin’ words!
01:23 PM - Nov 12, 2023
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Barbara Edelman
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In response to dani.
counterpoint: it’s always been about the raisins.
01:09 PM - Nov 12, 2023
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9Gen
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In response to dani.
People are generally stupid af. IJS.
01:09 PM - Nov 12, 2023
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Aly C
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In response to dani.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 exactly.
01:06 PM - Nov 12, 2023
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Haruka (RELOCATED)
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In response to dani.
I don’t like raisins, but I love the raisin/non-raisin people alike, and how we can all have fun together! 😀
01:04 PM - Nov 12, 2023
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Al Gray
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In response to dani.
Exaclty!
That was what I was trying to tell them and also get them to choose pro-raisin.
01:03 PM - Nov 12, 2023
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dani
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In response to Al Gray.
I think it’s even more fun to pick anti-raisin. Then she threatens you with a shovel. That’s just good clean fun.
01:04 PM - Nov 12, 2023
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Liz Adams
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In response to dani.
It was/is an ice breaker and a load of fun. Some comedically challenged folk don't get it. Oh well.
01:01 PM - Nov 12, 2023
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Nefarious Newt
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In response to dani.
Subtlety is lost on a great many people. I've noted this constant refrain about how "overly political" things are, but then the same voices don't seem to understand THE FUN we have. Spoutible totally flummoxes people who aren't looking for what we're looking for here: a community.
01:00 PM - Nov 12, 2023
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dani
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In response to Nefarious Newt.
Too right. I did a thread a while ago that was about exactly this. The jokes and shenanigans, and recurring bits are what help build a community. It’s what binds us together and it’s super important. You don’t have to participate, but don’t disrespect the culture.
01:03 PM - Nov 12, 2023 (Edited)
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Melinda Nowikowski
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In response to Nefarious Newt.
Other than Mr. N, especially since my mother and brother are gone, my sister lives 75 miles away, and I no longer work outside the home, I have nobody to discuss politics, music, or culture with. It's why I'm here - without the politics, in the world today, it would seem pretty hollow conversation.
02:27 PM - Nov 12, 2023
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Loren Hansen
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Had more staying power than bag of genitalia, too.
01:00 PM - Nov 12, 2023
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