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[credmond]

I lived here in the ’70s before Seattle was ever thought to be cool by anyone outside Puget Sound. I moved back here in ’03 and knew, literally, two people in the entire Northwest. During the four years me, my wife, and son have lived here, we’ve developed a whole new set of friends, many of which are neighbors, many others who live in other neighborhoods. We didn’t experience any “freeze” and I have found Seattleites to be generally as open and forthcoming (on street, random, bus-stop, etc. meetings) as any “friendly” place I’ve visited or lived. There is, though, an undercurrent of Nordic “rightness” to a lot of the city’s sociality, perhaps newcomers are experience that and interpreting it as a “cold shoulder” or “freeze.” Me, I love this place and it’s denizens – human and other.

[TheVelvetBulldog]

“m” – “the cat’s meow…” LOL. Actually, I’m not “supposed” to have cats now, but I got adopted by one a number of years ago and the landlord just sort of got used to the idea since there weren’t any problems with it. Which led me to getting a new kitten a few months ago…ahem. (Just for the record, no problems with that little fuzzball either.) :-)

[TheVelvetBulldog]

Offer me chocolate, and I’ll be your best friend forever! Ok, ok – being facetious. I’ve lived here my whole life and so can’t be objective about this. I do get tired of being Seattleites being stereotyped as “snooty” though. I mean geez, just ‘cuz we’re so much smarter and cultured… ;-)

[WSMom]

I keep reading about the “Seattle Freeze” – how Seattleites are polite and friendly on the surface, yet don’t reach out to connect with people on a deeper more satisfying level. I do find this to be generally true. I’m wondering, do you have any ideas of how we can help “thaw” Seattle out?

[WSB]

FYI all – I am closing this topic at the request of the user who initiated it. The user also has requested that the content of their posts be deleted, which is a request we as editors can grant but do not guarantee to anyone; I have chosen not to delete the entire topic as there has been a lot of participation. Obviously if anyone else wants to continue a discussion on this general concept they are welcome to open a new topic. Sorry and thanks. We will be writing a separate forum policy (our comments policy is on the second half of the “about” page linked from the top navigation) as soon as possible and also posting it here so everyone is clear.

[JimmyG]

A lot of response to this since I left yesterday afternoon.

I’ve got two words that all of us should keep in mind: “Personal Responsibility. Especially for the now-fired worker and Lattemom.

Lattemom keeps telling us she didn’t fire the guy, as if this makes it not of her doing. Yet it was only at your impetus (your initial complaint) that he was fired. Yes the worker chose to use foul language, he’s an adult and now he’s paid a very high price for using swear words.

I’m still waiting though for lattemom (or anyone) to link me to any study which shows the permanent negative effects to a child of hearing swear words from a stranger. Even though that’s not what happened in this case. I also find it interesting how diligent lattemom has been in posting after posting in order to justify her stand.

What’s that saying about protesting too much?

[Franci]

Lattemom – I’ve been following this conversation since yesterday. I’ve waited to see how things played out before posting, but I have to say that reading your posts yesterday afternoon, I felt a lot of angry energy coming from you in those posts, simply because people were expressing their own opinions, which don’t happen to be in agreement with yours.

It sounds like this guy was having a really bad day, made some unfortunate choices, maybe he did or did not deserve what he got, I don’t feel like I’m in a position to make that judgement.

I do believe that in any given moment people are doing the best they can, and if that was the best he could do in that moment then he was obviously hurting in some way and was in need of compassion from those around him. I completely agree with JT that expressing concern for someone instead of judging them could have brought a completely different outcome.

[Kayleigh]

Lattemom, that’s an interesting, derisive (presumptuous and wrong, also) stereotype of people who swear. Would you like me to offer an equally derisive and presumptuous stereotype of stay-at-home moms?

[Anonymous]

Lattemom- you keep explaining that you yelled back “nice language” as if that was asking him to stop when in fact you were contributing to his rage. If you felt so strongly about reporting him, just do that instead of inciting him further. Or if you really wished for him to just stop, how about a sincere “are you OK?” That usually jars people out of there trance and maybe you would of genuinely made him reflect on what he was doing. By the title and contents of your first post, what I’m hearing is the hall monitor tattling and hoping we’ll all somehow be proud. Now we’ve got one pissed off dude out there somewhere. I’m worried about who he’s going to take it out on now. Protecting invisible children might be making one at home less safe. That doesn’t mean we should tolerate a free for all in society, but you seem to be more concerned about being right than actually making a difference.

[WSMom]

Hey there Lattemom:

Reading this thread made for an interesting morning. I’d like to suggest that you re-read what you have written and consider the “tone” of your voice. Your first message did sound to me like you were proud of the fact that you got the disturbed man “fired on the spot”! Perhaps that wasn’t your intended message, but your later writings dug the hole you started yet deeper. Loosing a job is huge; no insurance, can’t pay the bills…it’s something we universally worry about. I’m sure you generally feel compassion for the person experiencing this, it just didn’t come through in your writing.

[Erik]

Wes –

Of course we can and sometimes will be swayed in our thinking by what we hear, read, see. But individually we all have to run this information through our own contextual filters to see if it’s something we want to influence our lives. Just because so and so says I must believe such and such doesn’t necessarily mean I will. I’m quite skeptical by nature and will want to do my own due diligence. It doesn’t mean that what the other person told me is wrong, I just haven’t bought into it yet. I guess that’s why we love having discourse on this forum…lol.

[swimcat]

Nope, I never had a problem. I paid rent on time, never complained and kept a clean apartment. Landlord’s thought I was the cat’s meow- there are some crappy tenants out there (my husband owns a rental property so I know) that do much worse things than bring a well-behaved, litter box using cat into an apartment… Now, if I had a boy cat that sprayed, well, let’s just say that cat would not be moving anywhere with me if it had those problems. I would not want to live with that stink, much less ruin someone else’s property with it.

[Bonnie]

Well, I don’t believe people should be using that kind of language, especially around children (but it sounds like no children were there???) but I wouldn’t feel good about getting somebody fired. You don’t know what is going on in his life.

I just can’t believe that they would fire someone ON THE SPOT like that. Maybe he was a problem worker…we don’t know.

[Kayleigh]

Lattemom, I “get it”; I just disagree with you. I don’t care how bad his language was.

Now someone is standing on the unemployement line, without the medical insurance he likely needs to seek help for what may be anger management issues or a chemical imbalance.

How about teaching children to control themselves and not others? That will serve them better than freaking out over the “f” word.

[cruiser]

Good morning Lattemom,

Have you calmed down yet? With all the shouting you were doing on this forum last night, I’m worried about you:) I hope you’ve had your morning latte and are relaxed so you can go about your wonderful life.

Acemotel,correct on the firing thing no doubt:)

ps Lattemom maybe you could go back and edit out the offending words as this forum is open to all including children…or do I need to report you to WSB and get you fired!

[Ken]

ba-dump bump

The last day to change your voter info or registration via the web page is tomorrow, the 19th before the primary.

For the caucus, you just have to be registered somewhere and show an id, or utility bill or one of the usual formes of ID to sign in.

If the PCO knows you are a resident they can allow you to sign in but you need to make sure your voter registration matches your current address asap.

Reminder: The caucus is the only place to make your preference known on the Democrats running for President. No Dem delegates will be awarded in the primary. The caucus is paid for and organized by the parties and is therefore not mentioned by the King Co elections division on it’s web site. See above post for links.

Washington Democratic precinct caucus, Saturday, Feb 9th at 1 pm. It should last about 2 hours. Snacks and coffee available. :)

[credmond]

meant “Egalité”, sorry.

[credmond]

I’m in awe of lattemom’s ability to command authority and act. Irrespective of one’s opinion of the merit of the phone call, lattemom showed that active, involved, citizens can and do get the attention of the city. That’s a really good thing and a really good thing to know. Take heed, call in if something seems not right. I do. I’m also of the “heard more bad stuff than that before” so usually that kind of foul language goes in and out the same ear. Agree that the guy in question seemed to be having some severe electrical storms inside his head. That’s both sad and worrisome on so many levels. And, I’m a real fan of Ken’s standard of ethics. Reminds me of that French standard – Liberté, Fraternité, Egality. Anyway, a really rousing discourse. Also, in lattemom’s defense, the south end of West Seattle can be and is somewhat of a freezone. This was a bit too “wild west” for a family neighborhood.

[Anonymous]

Cruiser: I have a wonderful and fun life, thank you very much! I am a Stay At Home Mom, volunteer at an area hospital, run a business here at home that is very success, enjoy watching our kids grow up. I am very lucky to be able to stay at home with our children, my husband has a geat job and is gerat at what he does. I get on this board in between errands and shopping for groceries and the such. I am also very involved at our school. I also involve our children working at area food banks. I have a very full life. I have already worked for over 25 years in a very corporate office. We also travel when ever we can and make a point at visiting areas that we can assist Habitat for Humanity projects, so we do give back to the community.

[JasonParker]

We hired Joe The Plumber (206-285-2434) based on advice in an earlier posting (Thanks, JT!). What a great find! Joe fixed a shower valve that I had taken apart and couldn’t replace (doh!). He was very nice, researched it online during the evening at no charge, and fixed the problem. He charged us only half the time he was on site because he couldn’t fix it right away. Now that’s integrity! Joe is very fair, communicates well (not something you always find in your plumbers), pleasant and affordable. Highly recommended!

[Erik]

Now maybe if I heard Celine Dion I’d go postal!

[CMP]

Dang, what an interesting string! Maybe the guy has Turret’s (sp?) syndrome and can’t control it? I’ve heard plenty of swearing in the corporate world and am not in the least offended by it. I will say it sounds like this guy went above and beyond, but it was no reason to make a phone call with the resulting firing of him. Maybe it was the straw that broke the camel’s back though. I guarantee you this “jerk” would have a few choice words for lattemom if he found out the catalyst for his firing! And heaven forbid you’re driving next to me any day with my windows rolled down…you’d hear a lot worse coming out of my mouth compared to that construction worker with the crappy driving around here!

[Erik]

Wes –

No that’s not what I said. If I listen to heavy metal music I’m not then going to go out and kill people…that’s more my point. I can choose how to react. Whereas others that never learned how to modulate their feelings might go out and kill after hearing those lyrics. I know I have a choice in how I’m going to act.

[CMP]

Are there any restaurants catering to single people who have no one celebrate this lame holiday with? I plan on finding the least romantic place in town to have a few beverages…any suggestions for that?!

And Dustin, I say there’s nothing better than a fantastic home-cooked meal in the comfort of your home. Unless you’re a bad cook :) Otherwise, Ama Ama would be nice with some oysters and I hear their bar is great…LOL!

[CMP]

My LL told me that I couldn’t have pets, but he’s not on-site so I cat-sat for 1 1/2 years with no problems. Have even had dogs at my place for several days with no problems. I guess it depends on the landlord. If someone disliked cats that much, then I’ll assume they’re very pro-dog which is unfortunate!