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Post by leftturnonly on Jun 29, 2016 7:34:00 GMT
Can someone please tell me what I must have hit to make the word bullied now show up as hugged - and how to fix it? It's confusing as all heck to be reading how someone keeps getting hugged on here and how that's a bad thing. Thanks. ETA - actually, bullied just showed up, so it must be some other word that's getting bleeped by hug. Testing.... insult.... testing..... Not it either. What am I missing?
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Post by gar on Jun 29, 2016 7:39:36 GMT
Can someone please tell me what I must have hit to make the word bullied now show up as hugged - and how to fix it? It's confusing as all heck to be reading how someone keeps getting hugged on here and how that's a bad thing. Thanks. ETA - actually, bullied just showed up, so it must be some other word that's getting bleeped by hug. Testing.... insult.... testing..... A t t a c k = hug. Admin wanted to bring our attention to the aggressive nature of this conversation. It's temporary....until we all learn to play nicely again
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Post by anniebygaslight on Jun 29, 2016 8:15:09 GMT
Dang. I have missed all the fun. Now I will have to plough through eleven bloody pages.
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Post by leftturnonly on Jun 29, 2016 8:25:38 GMT
I really don't see how you can seriously make that comment. This thread has been made personal from the very start. Rainbow scrapper has been hugged repeatedly. Lisa has been hugged by Elaine . This Thread has been frought with personal hugs. Why suddenly are you concerned about that? this may be explained downthread OR I am massively obtuse, but if we are all hugging the life out of each other, what's the problem? Hugs are good. I am confused. I might go to bed soon. Oh Thank God it's not something I did to my computer settings! <breathing a huge sigh of relief here now!>
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Post by leftturnonly on Jun 29, 2016 8:27:28 GMT
Can someone please tell me what I must have hit to make the word bullied now show up as hugged - and how to fix it? It's confusing as all heck to be reading how someone keeps getting hugged on here and how that's a bad thing. Thanks. ETA - actually, bullied just showed up, so it must be some other word that's getting bleeped by hug. Testing.... insult.... testing..... A t t a c k = hug. Admin wanted to bring our attention to the aggressive nature of this conversation. It's temporary....until we all learn to play nicely again THANK YOU!!!! I knew it was something like that, but I couldn't figure out what word was being changed. I'm good to go again. Hug away, admin.
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Post by leftturnonly on Jun 29, 2016 8:33:58 GMT
Yes, but you still wouldn't tolerate them being ganged up on constantly. And if you say you would, then you'd be lying. And frankly, I'm done with this thread because in the end, it's pointless. As another poster said, it just goes round and round in circles. I'd like to think my kids are smart enough to realize their part in the situation and correct themselves. And you know what if they are old enough to run their mouth that way and keep doing it then they are going to have to deal the consequences.
If they are 12 or younger, or on the spectrum then yes I'd probably step in but to correct my child.
Whatever happened to personal responsibility? Shouldn't Rainbow recognize her part in all this? Or is it she can say whatever she wants and not be called on?
You just saved me a lot of typing.
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Post by admin on Jun 29, 2016 8:47:47 GMT
It's back to normal. As I said, it was never intended to be funny. It was an illustration of how word choice can change the feel of a conversation, and as a PP has said, drawing attention to the overall aggressiveness of this one. Changing a curse word that had been used maybe two or three times in this thread wouldn't have had the same impact as something which had been used over and over again.
Clearly my timing was horrible given the events in Turkey coming so soon after I'd made the change, and I absolutely regret that.
On the subject of cursing generally, I am very rarely bothered by it, and as this has proved, word filtering at source is a blunt instrument that changes every instance regardless of context or intent. Anyone who does find cursing offensive and would rather not see it could consider using a word filtering extension on their browser where available, that way you can tailor any word replacements to your own comfort level.
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Post by gar on Jun 29, 2016 8:55:44 GMT
Clearly my timing was horrible given the events in Turkey coming so soon after I'd made the change, and I absolutely regret that. You weren't to know.
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Post by gryroagain on Jun 29, 2016 8:57:37 GMT
You could not have known admin, it's ok.
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Post by leftturnonly on Jun 29, 2016 9:51:29 GMT
I know what racism, homophobia and discrimination are. I've been paid less and treated completely differently because of my sex. My skin color is derided to my face, and my family has been told how privileged we are just because of our skin color by total strangers who swagger on with their own bad selves carrying chips as big as the sky on their shoulders without a clue that they are living a life far more privileged than the person they just sneered at. My child has been ostracized and made fun of to the point that I withdrew her from public school for her own protection. We have generation after generation after generation of children & young adults losing their parents far too young. And I can go on. Do we have the same problems as a family that endured slavery? No, but then again, neither does President Obama. He's half white. Is he racist? Or does the color of one's skin automatically protect or condemn them here? And isn't *that* racism? I live in the deep south. My MIL grew up with Jim Crow laws. The physical remnants survive even though most of the people have long gone to the great beyond. The scars to the families may outlast even those. These scarred people are my neighbors, my friends, my co-workers. Our children have attended the same schools and in many ways our lives are identical. I am not completely unqualified to speak on these issues. I do not agree with many of these declarations of racism, homophobia, xenophobia, etc. that are considered undeniable truths by so many here. I see shades of grey that are completely overlooked in this black & white outlook and it leaves me shaking my head .... and maybe looking forward to whatever hideous jello Hoff may turn up. Because one thing is absolutely certain. I am a fish swimming upstream here. I'm quoting you, Lefty, but this also for whopea . I hear what you are both saying to a degree, especially when we are talking about vague references, however, when someone calls a group of people "freaks" and "mentally ill" because ONLY of their sexual orientation, I am not sure how anyone can see that as anything as homophobia. I mean this sincerely, explain it to me how calling people who are LGBT mentally ill and a freak show is not homophobic, especially when that person has interacted with numerous people who have told her how offensive it is. I had an English prof in college who taught that prejudices are nothing more than pre-judgements of others based on our experiences. We, as humans, have developed this as part of our means of survival. I encourage everyone to ponder that. Sexual orientation, mental illness (I HATE that term!), people who are on the autism scale and/or are just socially awkward.... these are things that touch me as a mother personally. They are issues very dear to my heart. I see too many similarities between Rainbow's posts and what someone at the high end of the spectrum might post to let what she says work me up. On the scale, off the scale.... it doesn't really matter to me which she is, I take her differentness at face value. She is different. I pay particular attention to what I perceive may be her intent. I sift her words. I don't pick up on any real hatred. To the contrary, I pick up on a more neutral perspective that is attributed stronger emotions based on the perspective of the person reading and responding. I live with a neutral person. She is incapable of picking up on a great many social cues and so she comes out with the most outlandish word choices and phrasings because she doesn't appreciate the emotions they create in others. She does not feel emotions in the same way others do. So this is my reality that I must use to pre-judge the intent of someone else on this board. Based on Rainbow's careful parsing of words and her way of responding in general, I just can not attribute the strength of these negative emotions onto these neutral posts that others do. Without the emotion and intent, the word choice falls to a different level. I know that there are many attempts to calmly and kindly address this with her, and I know that she does not respond. It's extremely frustrating. It is what it is, though. And if what it is turns out to be is some brilliant, twisted person who finds jerking people around by being frustratingly obtuse on the 2nd life of a message board from a site that was designed around scrapbooking - then so be it. Have at it. I just think that's not the most likely probability here. To General You: As a slight aside.... I think calling someone mentally ill on a message board is about as low as you can go before actually stalking someone. *IF* that person is battling depression/anxiety/mania/etc... you may be publicly airing their most private details in a great arena, and if that person is not fighting these demons, you are obnoxiously deriding all of those who do.
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Post by joelise on Jun 29, 2016 10:26:51 GMT
Dang. I have missed all the fun. Now I will have to plough through eleven bloody pages.
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Post by bazinga on Jun 29, 2016 11:12:59 GMT
I'm quoting you, Lefty, but this also for whopea . I hear what you are both saying to a degree, especially when we are talking about vague references, however, when someone calls a group of people "freaks" and "mentally ill" because ONLY of their sexual orientation, I am not sure how anyone can see that as anything as homophobia. I mean this sincerely, explain it to me how calling people who are LGBT mentally ill and a freak show is not homophobic, especially when that person has interacted with numerous people who have told her how offensive it is. I had an English prof in college who taught that prejudices are nothing more than pre-judgements of others based on our experiences. We, as humans, have developed this as part of our means of survival. I encourage everyone to ponder that. Sexual orientation, mental illness (I HATE that term!), people who are on the autism scale and/or are just socially awkward.... these are things that touch me as a mother personally. They are issues very dear to my heart. I see too many similarities between Rainbow's posts and what someone at the high end of the spectrum might post to let what she says work me up. On the scale, off the scale.... it doesn't really matter to me which she is, I take her differentness at face value. She is different. I pay particular attention to what I perceive may be her intent. I sift her words. I don't pick up on any real hatred. To the contrary, I pick up on a more neutral perspective that is attributed stronger emotions based on the perspective of the person reading and responding. I live with a neutral person. She is incapable of picking up on a great many social cues and so she comes out with the most outlandish word choices and phrasings because she doesn't appreciate the emotions they create in others. She does not feel emotions in the same way others do. So this is my reality that I must use to pre-judge the intent of someone else on this board. Based on Rainbow's careful parsing of words and her way of responding in general, I just can not attribute the strength of these negative emotions onto these neutral posts that others do. Without the emotion and intent, the word choice falls to a different level. I know that there are many attempts to calmly and kindly address this with her, and I know that she does not respond. It's extremely frustrating. It is what it is, though. And if what it is turns out to be is some brilliant, twisted person who finds jerking people around by being frustratingly obtuse on the 2nd life of a message board from a site that was designed around scrapbooking - then so be it. Have at it. I just think that's not the most likely probability here. To General You: As a slight aside.... I think calling someone mentally ill on a message board is about as low as you can go before actually stalking someone. *IF* that person is battling depression/anxiety/mania/etc... you may be publicly airing their most private details in a great arena, and if that person is not fighting these demons, you are obnoxiously deriding all of those who do. Working with special needs children, and children in general, has really taught me to be more patient and accepting of people who are different than I am. We are all still learning, and we all have different life experiences. When I want to teach a desired behavior I don't argue with or belittle them because it doesn't work.
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Post by Country Ham on Jun 29, 2016 12:07:11 GMT
Working with special needs children, and children in general, has really taught me to be more patient and accepting of people who are different than I am. We are all still learning, and we all have different life experiences. When I want to teach a desired behavior I don't argue with or belittle them because it doesn't work. I am not going to assess anyone's mental health status but I do notice a trend. Many seem to forget that special needs children grow up to be special needs adults. We make so many allowances and we come to the defense of children in the school system for example. So many programs, special adaptations, IEPs, etc. I am not criticizing these either but these children grow up. These adults are often not cured of their social affective disorders, their anxiety disorders coupled with their spectrum disorders but yet the same compassion, the same considerations for behaviors given to the 14 year old 8th grader is gone for the 30 year old who still has the same struggles. We can try and teach social cues, adaptations etc but the underlying issues are still there for many people after highschool. I am probably not explaining myself well. Save
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Jun 29, 2016 12:07:13 GMT
" Then there was the thread that she started and the immediate first several posts were personal a t t a c k s meant to shut down Rainbow and the conversation. Someone started the EXACT same thread, in the EXACT same way and an interesting discussion took place."
But they were NOT exactly the same.
I am sure that Because of her posting history over years, people are not stupid as to how the threads inevitably end up. That plays into how anyone responds.
I'm not wanting to argue, just putting out another perspective.
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Post by gar on Jun 29, 2016 12:40:07 GMT
leftturnonly, I have no first hand knowledge of these issues in the way you do. So, in your opinion, what should we (general Peas) do....how should we respond when someone who may or maybe not be affected by these things but is frequently posting things that either upset or offend other community members? I would think that ignoring would be distressing to her, but maybe not? I would find it very hard to respond casually as if they were talking about what colour car is best when actually they're saying something much less banal.
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Post by anxiousmom on Jun 29, 2016 12:50:19 GMT
leftturnonly , I have no first hand knowledge of these issues in the way you do. So, in your opinion, what should we (general Peas) do....how should we respond when someone who may or maybe not be affected by these things but is frequently posting things that either upset or offend other community members? I would think that ignoring would be distressing to her, but maybe not? I would find it very hard to respond casually as if they were talking about what colour car is best when actually they're saying something much less banal. I hardly ever agree with Rainbow (I kind of feel icky talking about her with her knowledge-kind of like talking behind her back) but I have found that if I respond with some respect, we actually can have a bit of conversation. I am not sure we will ever agree on a lot of views, but over all, we don't always get into the circular arguments I sometimes see. Dunno, it probably makes me look weak or stupid or something, but do I try to see the value in everyone, even when I vehemently disagree with their views. I hope that others will do the same for me.
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Post by gar on Jun 29, 2016 12:52:06 GMT
leftturnonly , I have no first hand knowledge of these issues in the way you do. So, in your opinion, what should we (general Peas) do....how should we respond when someone who may or maybe not be affected by these things but is frequently posting things that either upset or offend other community members? I would think that ignoring would be distressing to her, but maybe not? I would find it very hard to respond casually as if they were talking about what colour car is best when actually they're saying something much less banal. I hardly ever agree with Rainbow (I kind of feel icky talking about her with her knowledge-kind of like talking behind her back) but I have found that if I respond with some respect, we actually can have a bit of conversation. I am not sure we will ever agree on a lot of views, but over all, we don't always get into the circular arguments I sometimes see. Dunno, it probably makes me look weak or stupid or something, but do I try to see the value in everyone, even when I vehemently disagree with their views. I hope that others will do the same for me. It does not make you look weak or stupid at all, more having the patience of a saint. I will watch you
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2016 13:01:18 GMT
I'm quoting you, Lefty, but this also for whopea . I hear what you are both saying to a degree, especially when we are talking about vague references, however, when someone calls a group of people "freaks" and "mentally ill" because ONLY of their sexual orientation, I am not sure how anyone can see that as anything as homophobia. I mean this sincerely, explain it to me how calling people who are LGBT mentally ill and a freak show is not homophobic, especially when that person has interacted with numerous people who have told her how offensive it is. I had an English prof in college who taught that prejudices are nothing more than pre-judgements of others based on our experiences. We, as humans, have developed this as part of our means of survival. I encourage everyone to ponder that. Sexual orientation, mental illness (I HATE that term!), people who are on the autism scale and/or are just socially awkward.... these are things that touch me as a mother personally. They are issues very dear to my heart. I see too many similarities between Rainbow's posts and what someone at the high end of the spectrum might post to let what she says work me up. On the scale, off the scale.... it doesn't really matter to me which she is, I take her differentness at face value. She is different. I pay particular attention to what I perceive may be her intent. I sift her words. I don't pick up on any real hatred. To the contrary, I pick up on a more neutral perspective that is attributed stronger emotions based on the perspective of the person reading and responding. I live with a neutral person. She is incapable of picking up on a great many social cues and so she comes out with the most outlandish word choices and phrasings because she doesn't appreciate the emotions they create in others. She does not feel emotions in the same way others do. So this is my reality that I must use to pre-judge the intent of someone else on this board. Based on Rainbow's careful parsing of words and her way of responding in general, I just can not attribute the strength of these negative emotions onto these neutral posts that others do. Without the emotion and intent, the word choice falls to a different level. I know that there are many attempts to calmly and kindly address this with her, and I know that she does not respond. It's extremely frustrating. It is what it is, though. And if what it is turns out to be is some brilliant, twisted person who finds jerking people around by being frustratingly obtuse on the 2nd life of a message board from a site that was designed around scrapbooking - then so be it. Have at it. I just think that's not the most likely probability here. To General You: As a slight aside.... I think calling someone mentally ill on a message board is about as low as you can go before actually stalking someone. *IF* that person is battling depression/anxiety/mania/etc... you may be publicly airing their most private details in a great arena, and if that person is not fighting these demons, you are obnoxiously deriding all of those who do. So we are just supposed it ignore all the horrible things she spews? Give her a pass because she might be on the spectrum? As the mom of not one but two gay kids, so far our youngest seems straight but who knows. Apparently my husband and I have FABULOUS genes. I'm going to continue to say something if she starts up with the homophobia and racism as my sons bf isn't white. I find her way more ignorant than on the spectrum. I know people on the spectrum and they are no where near as hate filled as she is.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2016 13:14:06 GMT
But how people perceive posts is completely objective to the individual. What you deem "unworthy" might not be to others. Kind of an objective thing, don't you think? In the majority of cases, yes. However there are some that are seen the same way almost unanimously. When that happens.....that idea really doesn't hold water any more. I agree with that. I mean when you have 98% of the posters telling saying the thread is crap....well there you go.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2016 13:23:29 GMT
I do agree that there are a few Peas that will post flat out flameworthy stuff to just burn it up. But how people perceive posts is completely objective to the individual. What you deem "unworthy" might not be to others. Kind of an objective thing, don't you think? I think that's the kind this OP is talking about, though. The fire-starters. Or the threads when the OP says "The sky is lime-green." and 97 peas reply that the sky is not lime-green, and the OP replies 97 times by saying "The sky is the exact shade of a lime." or "The sky is lime-green if viewed through lime tinted glasses." or "Oh yes, the sky is most certainly green and you are all morons for not realizing it." and despite those 97 replies, 54 more people will come reply that the sky is blue as well. SaveI totally agree with that when almost 100% of the peas agree the poster is being an asshat. But there seem to be the same peas that come along to threads I post or reply to some of my posts that I am a "shitstirrer" because I "should know better" that my posts will cause problems. So.....I am being told to keep quiet because I would know better? I just wish that some of the Peas that post stuff about Muslims would just TRY and put the word Christian/Jew in their comments and take in how that looks and feels. I completely get the OP's sentiment of asking why engage. So many times I have typed out a response to a post only to delete it because I felt like what was the use.
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Post by mollycoddle on Jun 29, 2016 13:30:13 GMT
I had an English prof in college who taught that prejudices are nothing more than pre-judgements of others based on our experiences. We, as humans, have developed this as part of our means of survival. I encourage everyone to ponder that. Sexual orientation, mental illness (I HATE that term!), people who are on the autism scale and/or are just socially awkward.... these are things that touch me as a mother personally. They are issues very dear to my heart. I see too many similarities between Rainbow's posts and what someone at the high end of the spectrum might post to let what she says work me up. On the scale, off the scale.... it doesn't really matter to me which she is, I take her differentness at face value. She is different. I pay particular attention to what I perceive may be her intent. I sift her words. I don't pick up on any real hatred. To the contrary, I pick up on a more neutral perspective that is attributed stronger emotions based on the perspective of the person reading and responding. I live with a neutral person. She is incapable of picking up on a great many social cues and so she comes out with the most outlandish word choices and phrasings because she doesn't appreciate the emotions they create in others. She does not feel emotions in the same way others do. So this is my reality that I must use to pre-judge the intent of someone else on this board. Based on Rainbow's careful parsing of words and her way of responding in general, I just can not attribute the strength of these negative emotions onto these neutral posts that others do. Without the emotion and intent, the word choice falls to a different level. I know that there are many attempts to calmly and kindly address this with her, and I know that she does not respond. It's extremely frustrating. It is what it is, though. And if what it is turns out to be is some brilliant, twisted person who finds jerking people around by being frustratingly obtuse on the 2nd life of a message board from a site that was designed around scrapbooking - then so be it. Have at it. I just think that's not the most likely probability here. To General You: As a slight aside.... I think calling someone mentally ill on a message board is about as low as you can go before actually stalking someone. *IF* that person is battling depression/anxiety/mania/etc... you may be publicly airing their most private details in a great arena, and if that person is not fighting these demons, you are obnoxiously deriding all of those who do. So we are just supposed it ignore all the horrible things she spews? Give her a pass because she might be on the spectrum? As the mom of not one but two gay kids, so far our youngest seems straight but who knows. Apparently my husband and I have FABULOUS genes. I'm going to continue to say something if she starts up with the homophobia and racism as my sons bf isn't white. I find her way more ignorant than on the spectrum. I know people on the spectrum and they are no where near as hate filled as she is. I have to agree with this. There is such a deliberate avoidance/ deflection of even the simplest questions that just does not fit with being on the spectrum. If she were, I would expect politically incorrect answers to questions, not avoidance. JMO.
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Post by leftturnonly on Jun 29, 2016 13:54:24 GMT
Working with special needs children, and children in general, has really taught me to be more patient and accepting of people who are different than I am. We are all still learning, and we all have different life experiences. When I want to teach a desired behavior I don't argue with or belittle them because it doesn't work. I am not going to assess anyone's mental health status but I do notice a trend. Many seem to forget that special needs children grow up to be special needs adults. We make so many allowances and we come to the defense of children in the school system for example. So many programs, special adaptations, IEPs, etc. I am not criticizing these either but these children grow up. These adults are often not cured of their social affective disorders, their anxiety disorders coupled with their spectrum disorders but yet the same compassion, the same considerations for behaviors given to the 14 year old 8th grader is gone for the 30 year old who still has the same struggles. We can try and teach social cues, adaptations etc but the underlying issues are still there for many people after highschool. I am probably not explaining myself well. I think you said it perfectly well.
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Post by secondlife on Jun 29, 2016 14:00:24 GMT
I had an English prof in college who taught that prejudices are nothing more than pre-judgements of others based on our experiences. We, as humans, have developed this as part of our means of survival. I encourage everyone to ponder that. Sexual orientation, mental illness (I HATE that term!), people who are on the autism scale and/or are just socially awkward.... these are things that touch me as a mother personally. They are issues very dear to my heart. I see too many similarities between Rainbow's posts and what someone at the high end of the spectrum might post to let what she says work me up. On the scale, off the scale.... it doesn't really matter to me which she is, I take her differentness at face value. She is different. I pay particular attention to what I perceive may be her intent. I sift her words. I don't pick up on any real hatred. To the contrary, I pick up on a more neutral perspective that is attributed stronger emotions based on the perspective of the person reading and responding. I live with a neutral person. She is incapable of picking up on a great many social cues and so she comes out with the most outlandish word choices and phrasings because she doesn't appreciate the emotions they create in others. She does not feel emotions in the same way others do. So this is my reality that I must use to pre-judge the intent of someone else on this board. Based on Rainbow's careful parsing of words and her way of responding in general, I just can not attribute the strength of these negative emotions onto these neutral posts that others do. Without the emotion and intent, the word choice falls to a different level. I know that there are many attempts to calmly and kindly address this with her, and I know that she does not respond. It's extremely frustrating. It is what it is, though. And if what it is turns out to be is some brilliant, twisted person who finds jerking people around by being frustratingly obtuse on the 2nd life of a message board from a site that was designed around scrapbooking - then so be it. Have at it. I just think that's not the most likely probability here. To General You: As a slight aside.... I think calling someone mentally ill on a message board is about as low as you can go before actually stalking someone. *IF* that person is battling depression/anxiety/mania/etc... you may be publicly airing their most private details in a great arena, and if that person is not fighting these demons, you are obnoxiously deriding all of those who do. So we are just supposed it ignore all the horrible things she spews? Give her a pass because she might be on the spectrum? As the mom of not one but two gay kids, so far our youngest seems straight but who knows. Apparently my husband and I have FABULOUS genes. I'm going to continue to say something if she starts up with the homophobia and racism as my sons bf isn't white. I find her way more ignorant than on the spectrum. I know people on the spectrum and they are no where near as hate filled as she is. I'll be honest - I find that people are often ready to make excuses for racism and homophobia - as if that is somehow supposed to make it no longer personal for the people at whom it is directed. Usually it feels like "Let me convince you that it's not that important when people talk shit about you or people like you."
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2016 14:13:38 GMT
So we are just supposed it ignore all the horrible things she spews? Give her a pass because she might be on the spectrum? As the mom of not one but two gay kids, so far our youngest seems straight but who knows. Apparently my husband and I have FABULOUS genes. I'm going to continue to say something if she starts up with the homophobia and racism as my sons bf isn't white. I find her way more ignorant than on the spectrum. I know people on the spectrum and they are no where near as hate filled as she is. Well actually yes she should be ignored. It is entirely possible she says the things that she does to get a rise out people and all the while sitting wherever laughing her head off at our expense. The more outrageous things she says the more upset those on this board get and the more attention she gets. Look at this thread. It's 11 pages long and a fair amount has to do with her. If she is at hate filled as some believe there is nothing we can do to change her as she is an anonymous person on a scrapbooking board. And regardless if she is punking us or truly a hate filled person the last thing she should be getting is the attention that she appears to be craving. Just something to ponder.
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Post by lindas on Jun 29, 2016 14:29:06 GMT
So we are just supposed it ignore all the horrible things she spews? Give her a pass because she might be on the spectrum? As the mom of not one but two gay kids, so far our youngest seems straight but who knows. Apparently my husband and I have FABULOUS genes. I'm going to continue to say something if she starts up with the homophobia and racism as my sons bf isn't white. I find her way more ignorant than on the spectrum. I know people on the spectrum and they are no where near as hate filled as she is. Well actually yes she should be ignored. It is entirely possible she says the things that she does to get a rise out people and all the while sitting wherever laughing her head off at our expense. The more outrageous things she says the more upset those on this board get and the more attention she gets. Look at this thread. It's 11 pages long and a fair amount has to do with her. If she is at hate filled as some believe there is nothing we can do to change her as she is an anonymous person on a scrapbooking board. And regardless if she is punking us or truly a hate filled person the last thing she should be getting is the attention that she appears to be craving. Just something to ponder. Krazy is right. If she were a Facebook friend your would unfriend her. If you knew her IRL you would avoid her. Why is it so hard to do that here?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2016 14:42:16 GMT
So we are just supposed it ignore all the horrible things she spews? Give her a pass because she might be on the spectrum? As the mom of not one but two gay kids, so far our youngest seems straight but who knows. Apparently my husband and I have FABULOUS genes. I'm going to continue to say something if she starts up with the homophobia and racism as my sons bf isn't white. I find her way more ignorant than on the spectrum. I know people on the spectrum and they are no where near as hate filled as she is. Well actually yes she should be ignored. It is entirely possible she says the things that she does to get a rise out people and all the while sitting wherever laughing her head off at our expense. The more outrageous things she says the more upset those on this board get and the more attention she gets. Look at this thread. It's 11 pages long and a fair amount has to do with her. If she is at hate filled as some believe there is nothing we can do to change her as she is an anonymous person on a scrapbooking board. And regardless if she is punking us or truly a hate filled person the last thing she should be getting is the attention that she appears to be craving. Just something to ponder. I am not trying to change her, I know there is no changing her but I will not ignore her ignorant statements. To me silence equals agreement.
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Post by gar on Jun 29, 2016 14:44:40 GMT
I'll no longer engage, that's for sure. There's plenty of good stuff here to enjoy
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2016 14:45:41 GMT
Well actually yes she should be ignored. It is entirely possible she says the things that she does to get a rise out people and all the while sitting wherever laughing her head off at our expense. The more outrageous things she says the more upset those on this board get and the more attention she gets. Look at this thread. It's 11 pages long and a fair amount has to do with her. If she is at hate filled as some believe there is nothing we can do to change her as she is an anonymous person on a scrapbooking board. And regardless if she is punking us or truly a hate filled person the last thing she should be getting is the attention that she appears to be craving. Just something to ponder. Krazy is right. If she were a Facebook friend your would unfriend her. If you knew her IRL you would avoid her. Why is it so hard to do that here? I doubt I would have friended her to begin with. We are not on facebook, this is a message board. You say something and people will respond. Funny it's all on people who disagree with her to not respond. Maybe she should think, "I wonder if this will be hurtful to anyone."
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Post by scrappinghappy on Jun 29, 2016 14:50:15 GMT
11 pages!?!? I'm off to start at the beginning.
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Post by gar on Jun 29, 2016 14:54:43 GMT
Krazy is right. If she were a Facebook friend your would unfriend her. If you knew her IRL you would avoid her. Why is it so hard to do that here? I doubt I would have friended her to begin with. We are not on facebook, this is a message board. You say something and people will respond. Funny it's all on people who disagree with her to not respond. Maybe she should think, "I wonder if this will be hurtful to anyone." She should but I doubt she will.
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