Featured Two posters with almost the same name...

Well...:tear:...why don't you just go tattle about it...

Welcome aboard RIPPON, I think you'd make a fine replacement! :smilewinkgrin:

 

Hello, my name is Bud Collier and welcome to "To Tell The Truth."

Contestant Number One "My name is Rippon"

Contestant Number Two "My name is Rippon"

Contestant Number Three "My name is Rippon"

Will the real Rippon please stand up?

 

No he did not, but Bud Collyer was the host before Gary. Bud was the original host, as well as many other shows, like "Beat the Clock" in the 50s. You are in the 60s. LOL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYAWXlB6K2w

 

Perhaps RIPPON could spend a day reading Rippon's posting history. Then RIPPON can decide if he/she is willing to risk being confused for Rippon.

RIPPON_WV has a nice ring to it.

Your friend

Ed B (tm)

 

I have requested that RIPP0N be changed to RIPP0N WV considering requests from posters, the fact there is another Rippon, and the history of his or her posts. After reading them, I want the clarification.

 

Only question would have to ask is" Which One has a NIVO position?"

 

You honestly did not know of another poster (me) who has gone by the handle of Rippon here for almost 8 years? Are you really a new poster? Have you gone under another moniker on the BB before?

 

:thumbs:

And I will wager that you joined this community intending to discuss spiritual things....

On the positive side I don't see how this controversy can in any way be accredited to Calvinism. That makes it kind of refreshing.

 

This is my last post on this subject. Not that I owe you any explanation, but there is a small town in Jefferson County WV named Rippon. At the time I signed up for BB, I had to change the O in Rippon to a zero because you had taken it up. I did not know it was going to cause such a stir.

After the other posters asked me nicely to put the WV on it, and after seeing your trail of posts, I will gladly change it. Being on here just a few times, I do not know what your game is, but I want no part of it.

I look forward to entering meaningful discussions on any spiritual subject in the near future.

 

You punched through the hidden agenda....

....while it may not be a game, it is annoying. Glad you stood up to the powers that be [legends in their own minds only], and decided to move on. Otherwise, this could bog you down for another five to ten pages, with NO end in sight.

Welcome RIPP0N....looking forward to your future posts! :wavey:

 

Yes Welcome...

Personally, I like WV myself. What part of the state is RIPPON in? By the way....it will be nice to have a kinder, gentler, non-belligerent, more friendly RIPPON here. Of course the "tone" of your personality here remains to be seen:laugh:....but we are all hopeful. Welcome to the BB brother.

Bro.Greg:saint:

 

No one in here posting and getting their jabs in is any better than the one they are jabbing, nor are they acting any differently than what they accuse. Mt. 7:1 :wavey:

 

Interesting...

You are correct in one sense but our mostly lower case friend has demonstrated himself to be all of the above (or not) many times on many topics. Personally...I just try to avoid him most of the time and that is a sad thing to say about someone you would call a brother.:tear: I don't mind if someone disagrees with me on anything...I don't profess any perfection in or of myself. There are some here on this board though who don't know how to disagree with others in a civil way. I do believe, as Romans 12:18 exhorts that "If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men."

On the Matthew 7:1 thing...it has been my observation that it is usually lost people (or mean saved people) who "pull that one out" to make or prove a point. I would point people (for the sake of proper context) to the entire passage through verse 6 just to keep things balanced....and then only if I was certain that I was not guilty of ever doing the same. WE are commanded in John 7:24 to "judge righteous judgement". If I have offended ANYONE here then I ask forgiveness for doing so. Just for the record...that confession does NOT extend to the convictions that I hold too because I would NOT hold to them if I was not convinced that I was right about them. I want to be right with the Lord even if it means being wrong with everybody else. If I am wrong on anything, I trust that God will reveal that to me and lead me to change accordingly. It has happened before many times and I'm certain that it will happen again until I step into His presence. Even so,come Lord Jesus!

Bro.Greg:saint:

 

I have been guilty of this to a certain degree with a few posters that ring every bell I have in my body. As of late, I have made an effort (the lower case person is a good example) to either avoid them or keep my answers brief and simple. The trick to this is, with the Lord's help, is to get rid of the intense desire to have the last and best word, or to out insult the other person. In addition to the individual you mention, I can think of about four others that bring out the worst in me. It is my desire to overcome this and be a better person with the Lords help. No doubt, in my total being, posts like I have made to these individuals are a symptom of larger problems in my life. Praise the Lord we have the Holy Spirit and Jesus there to mold us into a more Godly person.

 

Well Said!!

SN...that was very well said and almost precisely my own thoughts on the matter. Our primary goal in life once we are saved should be to be transformed as decribed in Romans 12:1-2 and conformed to His Son's image as described in Romans 8:29. I appreciate your thoughts on the matter. I can honestly say that I believe I would very much enjoy meeting and fellowshipping with you some day. God Bless You.

Bro.Greg:saint:

 

Thanks, and feel the same way also. If your travels ever take you through Western Kentucky around McCracken County or Paducah, let Tom Butler or I know, and we will be glad to meet you somewhere.