tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226269873507053740.post8387544254679306663..comments2024-03-29T05:22:26.118-04:00Comments on Daffey Thoughts: Social Media and the Catholic Pitchfork BrigadeDavid Griffeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06629314279592541401noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226269873507053740.post-59801009205430041752016-06-05T12:39:23.735-04:002016-06-05T12:39:23.735-04:00Mob mentality probably describes it best. It'...Mob mentality probably describes it best. It's becoming too common in our society. What we are seeing at political rallies is just an extension of what we're seeing across the spectrum, including things like this. That is becoming too common for my comfort, and I certainly don't want to see Catholics, once again, jump on board the latest trend for which future generations will need to apologize. David Griffeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06629314279592541401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226269873507053740.post-77937684543104815162016-06-05T08:18:18.574-04:002016-06-05T08:18:18.574-04:00This entire story has kind of made me hit my break...This entire story has kind of made me hit my breaking point with the current mob mentality of our society (quick everyone change their Facebook photo to a gorilla so everyone knows you're a compassionate human being.) That it has spilt into the Catholic world is upsetting, and names don't really need to be mentioned as if you frequent the blogsphere enough you know which independent bloggers are in the crosshairs simply for voicing their concerns. Are we really concerned about looking like the biggest baddest Catholic there is, or should we be more concerned about decreasing ourselves? I'm not going to cast judgement as I'm confident that most bloggers are sincere in their love for Christ. Yet, we all have own biases and our own sinful nature creates in us a tendency to create our own dogma and damn those that violate that dogma. What Ms. Fisher intention in all of this, is a mystery. She's a prominent enough blogger to know her words carry weight and that if she takes up a cause others will follow. I think you're right David that we need to be careful not fall into the trap of following the same pattern that many in the secular world follow.fedhillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11979047319120032228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226269873507053740.post-4505923888797217912016-06-05T05:46:06.890-04:002016-06-05T05:46:06.890-04:00Steven, I don't know how vindictive, but certa...Steven, I don't know how vindictive, but certainly a problem with using one's station as a Catholic representative to wreck a person's career. I've seen a few speak of this as character assassination. That's bad enough. But this pushed it to the next level and actually acted like that growing trend of people who are seeing their livelihoods compromised because of LGBTQ issues. Same basic problem. Someone holds a different opinion today, we don't just stop at calling them stupid and evil. Now we move to the next level and try to hurt their physical well being. Catholics, who are not happy about that trend as it impacts religious liberty, should not turn around and join it when it suits them. David Griffeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06629314279592541401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226269873507053740.post-29599383679307622602016-06-05T01:35:10.367-04:002016-06-05T01:35:10.367-04:00awful, vindictive, un-Christlike.awful, vindictive, un-Christlike.StevenD-Jasperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787930119707326050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226269873507053740.post-48226295939401804872016-06-02T18:18:44.297-04:002016-06-02T18:18:44.297-04:00Paul, truth be told, it's worse than just cha...Paul, truth be told, it's worse than just character assassination, as if that's not bad enough for publicly declared Catholic representatives. They are trying to ruin her career, her hopes, dreams and potential livelihood. All because she disagreed with Simcha and her readers. That Mark approves of this should speak volumes. That Mark then seems to chastise me for what he is willing to give Simcha a pass for is indicative of another problem in certain corners of the Catholic Internet fraternity. David Griffeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06629314279592541401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226269873507053740.post-9980137138064548412016-06-02T17:25:39.941-04:002016-06-02T17:25:39.941-04:00Mark's comment had to be the most hypocrital c...Mark's comment had to be the most hypocrital comment I've ever read, and that's saying something. The whole point of this thread is that Simcha and company have engaged in complete character assassination, and Mark had the temerity to complain that he is being maligned. What an absolute disgrace. Paul Zummohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01574775522802920843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226269873507053740.post-86803190974594400142016-06-02T16:30:47.447-04:002016-06-02T16:30:47.447-04:00Hi Oakes,
I don't know how to do a screenshot...Hi Oakes,<br /><br />I don't know how to do a screenshot on my own comments section! If you follow the link at the beginning of the post, you'll see the entire thread. You have to click 'view all comments' to find the one in question, responding to a Lina M. G. Martin. Under that, click to 'view all' again and start reading. There are about 100 replies. The above quote comes way down, after Melissa Cox left the discussion and blocked her comments. What follows is the Facebook equivalent of a shark feeding frenzy, though one that Mark must approve of since Simcha and others let fly after Ms. Cox left, and Mark clearly approves of Simcha. So what exactly he was getting at with me writing about him when he wasn't here is beyond me. :)<br /><br />Anyway, that is where you will find it. I might find a shot and copy it in the post since I can't do it here. Since I don't know Ms. Cox I don't want to make a call out for people to support her. Who knows? Maybe one of her blocked posts included her calling for all Black children to be fed to gorillas or something. Based on the treatment she received, I hope that's what she said. The post copies provided, however, suggest no such thing. Since I can't vouch for her, I can't call for support. I can say what I'm witnessing on Simcha's page, her followers, and others like Mark who support such actions, is a frightening thing indeed. David Griffeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06629314279592541401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226269873507053740.post-84833429478197282582016-06-02T14:45:13.254-04:002016-06-02T14:45:13.254-04:00Where does your paragraph beginning with "Sim...Where does your paragraph beginning with "Simcha Fisher Rebecca Kavan" come from? Was that a comment on her original Facebook post or on some other post? Is there a screenshot of it? Or am I missing something? I may write about this on my blog (if that's okay)but I want to make sure I understand the facts.Oakes Spaldinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08078500142758654392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226269873507053740.post-26050768656873292102016-06-02T13:01:08.868-04:002016-06-02T13:01:08.868-04:00So, Mark, u drive everyone away then are shocked t...So, Mark, u drive everyone away then are shocked to find that they talk elsewhere without you. Maybe you should self reflect a bit more.<br /><br />Your attempts at shame are funnier than your attempts at comedy.Nate Winchesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00630873800235819300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226269873507053740.post-60224237028523969382016-06-02T12:50:55.578-04:002016-06-02T12:50:55.578-04:00When you make it a habit of banning people for cri...When you make it a habit of banning people for criticizing or disagreeing with you, or ordering them off of your pages, expect things to be said where they can be. Especially where the well-being of others might be in play. As for approving of Simcha’s attempt to wreck a woman’s career with no more evidence than a Facebook comment, then I’d say yeah, I’m not surprised. Saddened, but not surprised. David Griffeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06629314279592541401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226269873507053740.post-37016601980345523022016-06-02T12:42:02.313-04:002016-06-02T12:42:02.313-04:00Always nice to be gossiped about behind one's ...Always nice to be gossiped about behind one's back the Righteous. For what it's worth, I take it as a great honor of which I am not worthy to be numbered with the Fishers. Let the passive-aggression continue!Mark Sheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17495972274286104221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226269873507053740.post-36459972282819601712016-06-02T11:20:52.637-04:002016-06-02T11:20:52.637-04:00Batch, I wondered what that first comment was. :)
...Batch, I wondered what that first comment was. :)<br /><br />Yes, it is a pattern, and a disturbing one. It's even more disturbing when they feel they can move to the next level and not just attack and accuse, but actively move to ruin someone's career. David Griffeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06629314279592541401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226269873507053740.post-53076560119735739342016-06-02T10:22:00.018-04:002016-06-02T10:22:00.018-04:00And it's part of a pattern. Indeed, stay away....And it's part of a <a href="http://www.steveskojec.com/2014/05/apparently-the-eighth-commandment-doesnt-apply-to-catholic-writers/" rel="nofollow">pattern</a>. Indeed, stay away. (Sorry for using your blog a place to brush up on my html tag skills.)Batchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14496855388404290181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226269873507053740.post-77597904100484764442016-06-02T10:17:31.329-04:002016-06-02T10:17:31.329-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Batchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14496855388404290181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226269873507053740.post-90581662590348844482016-06-02T10:11:28.182-04:002016-06-02T10:11:28.182-04:00I usually do. To be honest, I know little about S...I usually do. To be honest, I know little about Simcha since what I do know hasn't impressed me. But this, to me, crossed a line. This is using the Catholic web to wreck a person's life just because she dared hold a different opinion about something that doesn't really have to do with Catholic anything. Normally I don't dive into things like this, but somehow I just couldn't sleep well last night after what I read. David Griffeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06629314279592541401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226269873507053740.post-46558174009493339442016-06-02T10:07:18.906-04:002016-06-02T10:07:18.906-04:00Simcha and her husband are part of the Catholic Ba...Simcha and her husband are part of the Catholic Bashing Trinity with Mark Shea. It is wise and prudent to stay away from all of them, i.e., peas in the pod and all that.Tito Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12218771096085701665noreply@blogger.com