It's probably time to say my goodbyes.

[seadoug]

I've found pretty consistently that people from all countries on this forum are ok criticizing their own countries, but take some offense when those comments are made by others.

Not much different from people feeling free to say one of their kids or siblings is a pain, but if I hear someone else say it... well, they'll defend their kin to the death.

Nicely said!

 

[hollydolly]

Please, let's not have a third person get into this argument. I think very highly of both @Medusa and @hollydolly, and if they have something they need to work out none of us needs to add fuel to the fire.

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I have absolutey nothing to work out. Doug... everyone can see that the overeaction as I predicted, came swift and fast..I barely know this person from adam

 

[MrPants]

 

[Trade]

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My Mom used to say that to me. But when she got mad at someone she didn't practice it.

 

[hollydolly]

@Medusa , you really need to calm down, I'm sure that @hollydolly never ever says anything nasty.

I certainly don't.thank you for that.

The only time I react is when I'm provoked, and that's fairly normal for everyone...

 

[seadoug]

I have absolutey nothing to work out. Doug... everyone can see that the overeaction as I predicted, came swift and fast..I barely know this person from adam

Okay, I just meant that is between the two of you. Not the rest of us. I will not take sides. I am Sweden in this situation.

 

[Sunkist]

Some members are clearly defensive and are looking for arguments, even when the thread is about someone else who is struggling. Thank you for calling it as you see it.

@CaliS just wondering why you posted a laughing emoji on the above. Believe me, it wasn't a laughing matter when I was going through it.

I am really struggling

It seems to me it's a matter of some individuals are so miserable with themselves and their own lives that all they want to do is wreak havoc on other people.. even total strangers.

(Again, just a topic/observation, not referring to anyone who's posted in this thread.)

 

[hollydolly]

Okay, I just meant that is between the two of you. Not the rest of us.

leave me out of it like I say I barely know who this person is... ... as I predicted if I say anything regardless of how small a negative comment..there's always one or 2 who will attack fiercely.. and I was proven right within minutes.. with a vicious, verbal onslought....

 

[seadoug]

Okay.

 

[hollydolly]

I've found pretty consistently that people from all countries on this forum are ok criticizing their own countries, but take some offense when those comments are made by others.

Not much different from people feeling free to say one of their kids or siblings is a pain, but if I hear someone else say it... well, they'll defend their kin to the death.

well tbf to the commonwealth countries we do take it on the chin a lot, and often agree wholeheartedly... if it's true... however that can't be said the opposite way around.

 

[seadoug]

See @Rakaia, you need to stay. Who else could have ignited a firestorm like this on their way out?

 

[Rakaia]

Stay or go, just don’t let anyone run you off!

Firstly to all who only read the thread title I'm not leaving, unless Matrix gets sick of my attitude. I did get a 10 day ban for something I posted. I was a little surprised but it's Matrix's forum to run any which way they want Love it, leave it or get shown the door.
I intend to stick around but, and it is a big but, if things get nasty it goes where it goes.
By way of background, I heard that the other seniors forum was a bit bigoted so I joined up and it was full of bigots. In less than 24 hours I was banned.