Posted by AmyO (anonymous) on August 27, 2008 at 12:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow. Quite the letter Diana. You sound like a very fun person to be around. I'm sure the community misses you greatly.

Posted by sametoyou (anonymous) on August 27, 2008 at 1 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If you don't like fergus, why are you sticking your nose in it? It is great to know that there is a perfect place in Minnesota (the whole world)I just didn't think it was Lakeville. Been there, wasn't impressed. To each their own, I guess.

Posted by earlhofert (anonymous) on August 27, 2008 at 1:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

..which is funny, because I believe Lakeville was on Forbes list of best cities in the U.S.A. in 2007.

Posted by otterfan (anonymous) on August 27, 2008 at 1:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I believe most small towns are just as nosey.

Posted by brighteyes (anonymous) on August 27, 2008 at 3:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i think she makes a valid point. fergus loves to talk.

Posted by AmyO (anonymous) on August 27, 2008 at 4:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I guess it all depends on your point of view. What some people consider to be "nosey" and "self-righteous" other people may consider to be "concerned" and "worried" about the kind of things that are going on in the community they love and have chosen to raise their kids in.

Posted by brighteyes (anonymous) on August 27, 2008 at 7:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

amy- you couldn't be more wrong. You're not concerned, or worried, you're nosey--and on the phone to your neighbors filling them in..

Posted by AmyO (anonymous) on August 28, 2008 at 9:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Who are you to tell me I'm "not concerned or worried" about this 50-year-old man inviting two 19 year old girls into his home for a night of what? Just hanging out? Tell me, brighteyes, do you happen to have any children growing up in this community? Any teenage girls growing up around Fergus Falls by chance? Yeah, didn't think so. And I'm the nosey one? For what? For commenting on this woman's letter? Notice I didn't even comment on the original article about this incident? I thought it was pretty creepy and I have to admit, I didn't feel very sorry for the supposed "victim." However, for this woman to paint the entire town with one brush because of a handfull of people commenting on the internet seems a little irresponsible. And the letter just seemed rude to me.

I will tell you this much, if I have a friend, relative or "neighbor" who happens to live on North Court Street and who happens to have a teenage daughter, you're darn right I'm going to be on the phone "filling them in." If you want to call that "nosey," I guess that's fine with me. And the next time anyone calls me nosey, I will accept the label with pride. :)

Posted by luvmyboys (anonymous) on August 28, 2008 at 12:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well isn't that the pot calling the kettle black, Diana?! You don't even live here, but you feel compelled to come in here and comment on the citizens of Fergus Falls? Talk about nosey... why don't you mind your own business and go read your Lakeville paper.

AmyO... I agree 150%!!!!

Posted by cmrx44 (anonymous) on August 28, 2008 at 1:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i couldn't agree with you more AmyO.
i'm twenty and couldn't imagine hanging out with a 50 year old..at night..at his home...
my grandpa is 50 years old for goodness sakes. and i wouldn't think for a minute you are being nosey. i'm sure most people in their right mind would agree with you also!

Posted by brighteyes (anonymous) on August 28, 2008 at 2:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i guess he's guilty before proven innocent. Because the citizens speculation says so! Amy- You're reply makes alot of sense, and when I become a parent, Im certain I would agree 100%. however, you can provide your daughter(s)? with rationale, trust, and common sense. Arm them with good-decision making attributes and guide them. The rest is up to them.

Posted by AmyO (anonymous) on August 28, 2008 at 3:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Guilty of what? Being creepy? Yeah, he is.

And, brighteyes, once you "become a parent" feel free to give out all the parenting advice you want. Until then, all you are doing is talking the talk.

Posted by brighteyes (anonymous) on August 28, 2008 at 9:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Amy- Solid point. I am not a parent. And in his defense, he invited one 19 year old girl over.. Theres no need to give you or anyone else parental advice, but i will call a spade a spade. apparently you're the judge/jury/executioner on debating whether or not this guy is "creepy." What makes you so high and mighty? This guy did nothing illegal- and if you can't handle that, write your congressman and get the law changed.

Posted by AmyO (anonymous) on August 29, 2008 at 8:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Just because something is "legal" doesn't mean that it's "right." There will be no "executions" here, brighteyes, and obviously everyone has and lives according to their own moral code. However, a majority of the decent people in the society in which we live would tend to agree with me when I say that a 49-year-old man seeking out a "19-year-old girl" on the internet and then pursuing a personal encounter with her is the definition of "creepy." Some people familiar with the law in this area might even tell you that this type of behavior is coming dangerously close to and is very reminiscent of many child predators out there. But as you said, the guy did nothing "illegal" right? So why make a big deal out of it?

Anyway, back to this letter... Ms. Harvego, I think it's probably a good thing you moved out of Fergus Falls. You are probably much happier in Lakeville. : )

Posted by brighteyes (anonymous) on August 29, 2008 at 1:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Amy- What if the guy had honorable intentions? do you know for a FACT that he had something less than honorable on his agenda? I think the world would be a better place if people would limit themselves to an OBJECTIVE opinion before 'jumping the gun' on what they THINK may have happened. The fact is, you have no idea what was going on, and neither do i. However, you're quick to judge--and to ultimately decide that this guy is "creepy" and "immoral." But you have no facts to base this on! My parents taught me to gather facts before forming an opinion, and that its wrong to lean towards negativity immediately.

Posted by fencesitter (anonymous) on August 29, 2008 at 2:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree with both of you.

Posted by AmyO (anonymous) on August 29, 2008 at 2:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You're right, brighteyes. He was probably just planning on playing video games with the girl all night. Satisfied?

Just as a parting note, if you, yourself, are armed with the "good-decision making attributes" you alluded to earlier, you will find that as you grow older in life your "instincts" are one of your most valuable assets. It will only take one or two incidents to make you realize that there is a very thin line between "objectivity" and "naivety."

Also, for the record, I did not bring this subject up, nor did I offer any opinion of what I thought this guy had or had not done until you started insulting me for making a simple comment on the above letter. My point of view is different than yours- and if you can't handle that, write your congressman and get them to change this country into a fascist state.

Posted by brighteyes (anonymous) on August 30, 2008 at 12:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Amy- Yes- I insulted you by calling you "Nosey" --and that was wrong. I apologize. I still firmly believe that the guy was instantly written off as a pervert or a predator--It does take "Two to tango," however. My point being that this guy made a mistake--and not only did he sustain physical injuries, but now his name is smeared all over this town. He's inside the United States Law, but apparently outside the Fergus Falls Moral Code.

I also find it ironic that a guy by the name of "Fencesitter" told us that he agree's with both of us--you gotta laugh about that!

Posted by username (anonymous) on August 30, 2008 at 10:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

let me go ahead an clear it up for all those in doubt...the 'victim' is a scum bag...(my words, my quote). I am 37 years old, and have been harassed by this tool since I was 13. I am GLAD if all that happened was him getting the crap kicked out of him! And, if I see him anywhere NEAR my kids, it will be f'n ON! GOOD GOING THUG GIRLS!!!