What about a new Community Topic ??

[Denise1952]

Personal attacks are wrong, but I do think one should be about to state one's mind freely on any topic.

I couldn't agree more, I am absolutely for people stating their thoughts, ideas and opinions. What I don't go with are personal attacks on people, rudeness, out and out un-kindness. I've been shown (by my own conscience) where I need to watch what I say as well from now on. Someone mentioned people feeling more free to say anything they like online, then they would in a face to face situation. I know that has been true for me. In my opinion, we are all adults and we should be able to monitor our own behaviour, quit pointing fingers at others, and stop making it necessary for the site-admins to come in kick our butts, geeeeeeeeeez.

This is NOT to you Justme, and again, I really agree, and like what you said here Denise

 

[Denise1952]

Di, and Phil, I think you both make very good verbal jousters; and, as you know, I am very willing to join in if I feel I can add to the conversation; as does TG, I am sure; and many others I could name.

I even understand with you being p----d off with his absence , and I also admit to hi-jacking, sarcasm, and everything else; I won't stop either.

However, I did not enjoy coming on here to find what I felt to be personal abuse aimed at people who felt unable to defend themselves... When they were only trying to voice their opinions.

There, I have said it; and none of it was aimed at me...I was not prepared to join in; even if interested in a subject.

I don't regard myself as being totally stupid; but I felt it....and belittled...hence I too disappeared for a while.

When I did pluck up. Courage to write what I felt was a reasonable reply to one thread; it was deleted!!

I hasten to add; this is my personal opinion.......not those of any management.

Well I agree, and I'm gonna say it, good for you Viv!!

 

[Denise1952]

SifuPhil

Thats one helluva of long post to several(20) posters.
I went thru 2 diet cokes,peanut and jelly sandwiche(end slices)bag of Cheetos,chocolate chip muffin,trip to the bathroom. But I did manage to read it all.

LOL, oh man, I needed that laugh this a.m. Say it like it is Davey:lofl:Now I'm going to bring in my provisions and go read Phil's post, layful:

 

[Denise1952]

I believe it's free for all - the only limitations are the ones people place upon themselves, and subsequently upon others.

I have no problem throwing that switch on and off. It's when someone attempts to duct-tape it into one position or the other that the problems begin.

snipped....

I hope no one is offended, I don't intend to do that, but I do want Phil to know he is appreciated, a lot. Denise

 

[That Guy]

Whew . . . read through it all and still say as long as there are none of the stupid flaming personal attacks, I throughly enjoy the "free-for-all" and choose to just go with the flow. I agree and disagree with a lot of what's opined here but have neither the time nor energy to engage in long winded discussions.

That group over in the corner is discussing world politics while some out on the porch are talking about their gardens and those laughing hilariously are sharing a joke. Me? I'm just wandering about the crowd enjoying it all and chiming in with a pot shot or two. God Bless the flippant remark . . . ! Oh, and I do not suffer arrogant know-it-alls well . . . but defend their right to be so . . . just as long as they keep their attacks on the facts and not personal. If I don't like them or their spouts, I just ignore them as they do me...

 

[Pappy]

Ok Davey, better grab another coke cause it's my turn.

Back in May of 2013, I joined this forum because there was the older generation who have lived a lifetime of experiences and stories. In my very first posts, I said that I loved to reminisce about my experiences and wanted to hear yours also. I also stated that I would try to stay away from the more serious debates as I felt that I didn't have the knowledge on some subjects. I do enjoy posting jokes, cartoons, my pictures and a lot of nonsense in general. I realize a lot of you do not care for this sort of thing and no doubt just skipped over them, as it should be. The below post was posted on Mar. 15th.

i think joining this forum is the best thing since sliced bread. I can express myself in more ways than I would ever to some of my friends.i don't join in a lot of the more intelligent conversations as I have a limited amount of education and do not feel qualified to speak on these subjects.
i have always gone out of my way to avoid subjects that I don't feel comfortable in, although I enjoy reading ALL your conversations. I say, bring it on, I'm listening, just not commenting.

You may have noticed that I post a lot of silly, stupid things, but I have found that a chuckle here and there can avoid a serious confrontation. On another thread, a mention of silly one-liners prove nothing. This is true, I know, but that's just me. I love to joke around and I realize that not everyone appreciates it, but I'm too old to change now folks. So I remain the non serious old teenager.

That at was it. No attacks on anyone. Me being me. What I don't understand is why I became the scape goat for a certain poster. Words like, low esteem, stupid, looking for folks to feel sorry for me. I wasn't hurt, I was pissed. I answered the best I could which brought more down grading replays. Then this poster started another thread with more of the same. Right there, the smart thing to have done was shut off Ipad and gone to bed but I course I had to open my big mouth again.

So people, that's my story and I'm sticking to it. And as far as getting banned, the poster would still be posting if he hadn't sent me a down grading message.
That's where I draw the line.

i do value all your friendships and posts. Thank for listening,
Pappy

 

[Denise1952]

Whew . . . read through it all and still say as long as there are none of the stupid flaming personal attacks, I throughly enjoy the "free-for-all" and choose to just go with the flow. I agree and disagree with a lot of what's opined here but have neither the time nor energy to engage in long winded discussions.

That group over in the corner is discussing world politics while some out on the porch are talking about their gardens and those laughing hilariously are sharing a joke. Me? I'm just wandering about the crowd enjoying it all and chiming in with a pot shot or two. God Bless the flippant remark . . . ! Oh, and I do not suffer arrogant know-it-alls well . . . but defend their right to be so . . . just as long as they keep their attacks on the facts and not personal. If I don't like them or their spouts, I just ignore them as they do me...

Ditto on all, and especially the above in bold, Denise

 

[That Guy]

Hooray Pappy! I thoroughly enjoy and look forward to your reminiscing!!!