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Well it just goes to show, you're obviously pushing someone's buttons Sue.
Hello Dave, good to hear from you.
Yes those buttons have been well and truly pushed, quite unintentionally by me...
I'm not being horrible just telling it as how I see it, she's coming across as an attention seeker, been playing the sympathy card all day, if its sympathy you seek, you'll find it in the dictionary between Sh1t & syphilus.
I now I'm a bad tempered old bu**er, and I admit it, some need to take their rose tinted specs off & have a good look at their selves. As for other peoples opinion of me I don't give a monkeys, think what you like.
If all this gets me banned, then great, I'll be able to get on with other stuff thats backing up.
Retlaw
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This is a storm in a teacup that's been blown out of all proportion. There are far worse comments made about other members on other threads. Also, a thread started that is specifically aimed against another member is wrong in my opinion.
Dearest Susie123,
Though I am coming late into this thread, I will if I may, make the following observations.
If you have something to say that you think is worth saying, say it.
If you can illustrate or expand upon anothers' opinion, do so.
If you feel an overinflated ego requires a sharp word as a corrective, then pop it.
Let common sense and decency be your guide and you will not go far wrong.
But remember, you cannot hope to please all the people, all of the time, nor should you try to; that way lies madness and disappointment.
In the final analysis and at the end of the day, when all things are added up and the fat lady has warbled her silly head off, you are you. Your comments, quips, illustrations and opinions are uniquely yours and you have as much right to post them as anyone else.
By the same measure, anyone else has an equal right to criticise, belittle, satirise, ridicule or disagree with whatever you post. This is called give and take, and is a fundamental requirement of any democratically inspired debate.
If I disagree with something that you have posted I will say so and explain why. You then have the opportunity to defend your position by further explanation with the hope (usually forlorn - but that's half the fun) of changing my opinion. And so it goes on, back and forth, until one or other of us retires exhausted from the debate.
The value of a forum for debate lies in the ability it affords us to examine what we believe. It enables us to hone our skills in the marshalling of facts to support or challenge an argument and the use of language to express our line of thinking.
It would be a very poor debate indeed if any of us felt that we must self-censor for fear of causing offence; even though a certain amount of that is necessary if we are to remain within the law.
In short, if you feel that you are being targetted for unfair or discriminatory criticism you can always appeal to the moderators for guidance.
I hope this helps
Though I am coming late into this thread, I will if I may, make the following observations.
If you have something to say that you think is worth saying, say it.
If you can illustrate or expand upon anothers' opinion, do so.
If you feel an overinflated ego requires a sharp word as a corrective, then pop it.
Let common sense and decency be your guide and you will not go far wrong.
But remember, you cannot hope to please all the people, all of the time, nor should you try to; that way lies madness and disappointment.
In the final analysis and at the end of the day, when all things are added up and the fat lady has warbled her silly head off, you are you. Your comments, quips, illustrations and opinions are uniquely yours and you have as much right to post them as anyone else.
By the same measure, anyone else has an equal right to criticise, belittle, satirise, ridicule or disagree with whatever you post. This is called give and take, and is a fundamental requirement of any democratically inspired debate.
If I disagree with something that you have posted I will say so and explain why. You then have the opportunity to defend your position by further explanation with the hope (usually forlorn - but that's half the fun) of changing my opinion. And so it goes on, back and forth, until one or other of us retires exhausted from the debate.
The value of a forum for debate lies in the ability it affords us to examine what we believe. It enables us to hone our skills in the marshalling of facts to support or challenge an argument and the use of language to express our line of thinking.
It would be a very poor debate indeed if any of us felt that we must self-censor for fear of causing offence; even though a certain amount of that is necessary if we are to remain within the law.
In short, if you feel that you are being targetted for unfair or discriminatory criticism you can always appeal to the moderators for guidance.
I hope this helps
I have now found what you considered to be a meaningless post.
I cannot see how you considered it to be meaningless...so will that make me a deluded female too?
Neither can I see where other people think the same as you Retlaw...should I go to specsavers?
Would the rose tinted specs work for me too?
And if you have stuff backed up, shouldn't you be doing that instead of this?
I appreciate your considered thoughts on my questions.
Any complaints about members or anything else on the site should first be directed to one of the moderators in a PM not start a thread about it.
That's what the moderators are here for to HELP contrary to what some members think .
If after contacting the moderator you still think you have a grievance about something or someone then please contact Admin.
That's what the moderators are here for to HELP contrary to what some members think .
If after contacting the moderator you still think you have a grievance about something or someone then please contact Admin.
Mornin' Aye, what A-B said.
A-B, you've summed it all up perfectly in your usual eloquent fashion!
I have had more than the usual serving of flack directed at me on here.
I have never reported any of it because it needed to stay on show so that the perpetrator's personality could remain on show - the good, bad and the downright ugly!
How else would you learn who to avoid and who to be empathic with?
When the flack began I too was upset and used the ignore feature, which gave some respite whilst I reviewed my attitude towards the people who did it.
Now I see the flack for what it is - their natural defensive reaction attempting to maintain their lifetime conditioned way of thinking.
I have never reported any of it because it needed to stay on show so that the perpetrator's personality could remain on show - the good, bad and the downright ugly!
How else would you learn who to avoid and who to be empathic with?
When the flack began I too was upset and used the ignore feature, which gave some respite whilst I reviewed my attitude towards the people who did it.
Now I see the flack for what it is - their natural defensive reaction attempting to maintain their lifetime conditioned way of thinking.
Just sussed out who the offender is susie, take no notice you'll end up as daft as he is, he's harmless, give him some stick back, get some lessons of Kate
Jay, giving some stick back is what I have done in the past. This time he went too far. I could not take it. In my opinion people who do put up with it only make it easier for the perpetrator to carry on.
We can disagree with people without being rude and offensive. That is the point.
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Margaret what a wonderful post. Calm and considered yet making its point and summing up just what I would like to say. I need to take lessons from you.
Thank you.
Margaret you have summed up my feelings exactly. Couldn't have put it better myself. Many thanks.
Can we have the Old Margaret back please Zen Buddhism is far too deep for meIf you give stick back it pleases them that they have angered you into reacting.
Denying them that satisfaction angers them.
heavy philosophical stuff I knowI have moved on from conspiracy stuff into philosophy and Zen and it has cheered me up no end
Mick I apologise if i have not gone about things in the correct way.
I did however find the thread helpful in seeing what other members had to say.
I think it is now time to draw a line under this and move on. I am grateful to all who took the time to post, and it has done my karma a world of good!
Thanks Mick for pointing me in the right direction for any future problems