On Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:51:58 -0800, sf wrote:

> On Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:09:13 -0500, blake murphy
> > wrote:
>
>> On Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:51:15 +0200, ChattyCathy wrote:
>>
>>> On Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:27:23 -0600, Pete C. wrote:
>>>
>>>> Well, in the U.S. at least, taking people's picture in a public setting
>>>> does not require their permission.
>>>
>>> Same here. But most people assume their pictures won't be put up on a
>>> website so they can be the object of ridicule. Guess I'm one of the few
>>> that finds the POW website distasteful. So be it.
>>
>> i understand what you're saying - the people running the site are not
>> especially nice people.
>
> Do you know the web site operators personally? I don't. However I
> think they have a mean streak that they call humor.

that's what i mean.

>I also think most
> practical jokes are just plain viciousness masquerading as humor.
> "What, you can't take a joke?" Blame the victim. That's what all the
> bullies do.
>
>> but the photos are pretty goddamn funny.
>>
> I don't and Cathy doesn't either.

*de gustibus*.

your pal,
blake