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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2019 20:25:49 GMT
Oh no. I have seen the whole teenage/college girl life being plastered on YT vlogs too.
She's in her apron went to a party and they jumped in the pool, had a dj, danced all up close, ect. Full on like a frat/sorority party. Crazy. Like really. You are 40+ years old. Don't be acting like a 16 to 22 yr old drunk kid.
I guess it us also fun to flirt with young waiters where you eat.
Why is it okay for the LDS women to act like that, but the men can't?
I don't understand the need for this perfect portrayed LDS life.
Is this something being pushed by the church? Their community within YT?
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Post by scrappintoee on Oct 24, 2019 2:55:07 GMT
scrapsnneedles said: "Ive seen a lot of people refer to them as SWF and I get that, and Becky P. seems to enjoy it" ( ugh, I did something wonky with the quote)
I know that in single's ads, "SWF" means "single white female", but what does it mean in this context ?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2019 3:21:14 GMT
Oh no. I have seen the whole teenage/college girl life being plastered on YT vlogs too. She's in her apron went to a party and they jumped in the pool, had a dj, danced all up close, ect. Full on like a frat/sorority party. Crazy. Like really. You are 40+ years old. Don't be acting like a 16 to 22 yr old drunk kid. This.
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Post by smginaz Suzy on Oct 24, 2019 4:07:00 GMT
scrapsnneedles said: "Ive seen a lot of people refer to them as SWF and I get that, and Becky P. seems to enjoy it" ( ugh, I did something wonky with the quote)
I know that in single's ads, "SWF" means "single white female", but what does it mean in this context ? SWF=Bridget Fonda/Jennifer Jason Leigh stalking movie.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2019 6:42:37 GMT
I’ve debated about posting this before because I’m afraid that it will be taken in the wrong way but I always think it when the Beckys are brought up. Ive seen a lot of people refer to them as SWF and I get that, and Becky P. seems to enjoy it, so that hasn’t been my takeaway. I don’t actually think this is the case because I’ve been following the situation for too long, but if I was new to it and looking from the outside in, I would think they were in more than a platonic relationship. They act like two teenagers who have a crush on each other. I follow a lot of celeb PR/entertainment blogs, and these two act like women whose management is about to make them get a beard. I follow a lot of celeb PR/entertainment blogs too. I grew up in a celeb family (D-List) but I grew up around a lot of the bearding industry and the PR rules behind it. Growing up I loved to hear about it. I heard it from the celebs that were the beards to the ones who were "dating" the beards. All the rules and protocols are really ingrained in me. I get exactly what you are saying. I know some are probably going to be insulted. I know how you are looking at it from a industry POV.
I am one of the ladies who has made a SWF comment about these two women. I really thought both of them are crushing. That's cool and sweet. I also think it's a PR stunt. Trying to make Mormonism look more hip, open & diverse. Since neither of them have proper PR representation they look like idiots. I mean that from a celebrity view.
A couple of weeks ago I had a melt down on this thread. I felt so mean afterwards and I felt so judgey (sp?). My best friend's Dad is a Mormon bishop. Years I have been calling him pastor or minister. I found out that is perfectly fine. I had a long talk with my friend's Dad. It was an eye opener. I don't feel so mean or judgey now. I have dyslexia so I know I will screw this up. I understood clearly what he told me. There are different Mormon sects from traditional, non-traditional, modern, etc.... We talked a lot about the things that I have been witnessing in this religion. He talked in length about the new social influencer's. The church does want a social influencer presence. This is something that is being encouraged. He does not encourage it with his flock since most of them are in their 80's, lol. It is encouraged in younger congregations. The kind of social influencing Becky is doing he feels like is getting away from the churches teachings and setting a dangerous precedence- especially her handling of mental health issues.
Mormon's believe in being kind to everyone. That is the number one rule. There is spreading the gospel but there is not correcting or abusing privileges in the faith. He told me that Mormon's understand their religion is complex, like Catholicism. That there are many misconceptions but it's not their work to rectify or clarify. Their work is to spread gospel and kindness.
What the Becky's are doing and some of the women I have come across lately on social networks is not part of the Mormon culture. It's what I like to think of justifying their behavior as Mormon culture. The Becky's are using this fame girling for their own profit and their own personal gain. These little "accidental" meet ups are trying to get attention for their own little Real Housewife kind of attention.
So far they are doing it right (eye roll!) We have had the girls crushing theory. The vibrator scandal, lol, the monstrous anxiety spa promotion, SWF & the slumber parties. Real Housewives throw each other in the pool, pull each other's extensions out, throw tables, drink wine and carry traumatized dogs around, lol. Least, this is what I have seen in clips.
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Post by nicolep on Oct 24, 2019 13:19:55 GMT
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Post by Night Owl on Oct 24, 2019 13:21:29 GMT
She and her pal Becky are writing a book because they have so much wisdom to impart (and money to make). So nice that her fans can fund her midlife crisis. *edited my post since nicolep posted above
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Post by lisacharlotte on Oct 24, 2019 13:44:12 GMT
Every time she says she “wrote nine books” I think, sure Becky. Putting together crafty DIY books is not the same thing. I don’t think writing was the topic or the goal. Can’t help it, the impression she is trying to convey is as an author who wrote and published nine books with words, lots of words.
So they’re writing a book. Or is he writing a book and they are throwing in their vast life experiences?
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Post by refugeepea on Oct 24, 2019 13:57:07 GMT
Bishop is used instead of pastor in the LDS/Mormon church
Food storage is the term that's been used for several years, not pantry prepping. Then again, proselytizing has been replaced with ministering.
Look at me, an inactive member making a clarification and not being mean about the LDS church!
And with that I will bow out and let the scrapping discussion continue. See that smilie guy? That means I have no idea what the latest buzz words in the Mormon church. The only thing I knew was that the pastors are still called bishops.
refugeepea Honestly, the ladies on my forum used the right terms. It is their religion not mine. Honestly, I don't give two eff's what you call your minister's, preacher's, bishop's etc.. It's the same. It's the dude who gives the sermon's every week up at the pulpit. You really need to shove down non-Mormon's throats all the correct terms. Which I find incredibly strange and truthfully freaky for somebody who says they are not practicing. This is the last time I am every commenting on one of your replies to me. I really find your views on Mormonism really, really, freaky. Ladies- I just wanted to say I am terribly, terribly sorry for engaging in the mean girl arguments that have popped up on this thread. I feel absolutely terrible about it and embarrassed. I broke my cardinal rule for online "Not to engage in mean girls/trolls" & I broke my own value "When you see ugly, don't be ugly." "Always be a lady." I am very ashamed of myself.A couple of weeks ago I had a melt down on this thread. I felt so mean afterwards and I felt so judgey (sp?). My best friend's Dad is a Mormon bishop. Years I have been calling him pastor or minister. I found out that is perfectly fine. All I stated was pastors are called bishops in the Mormon church. I'm sure they aren't offended. It's a petty thing if they do.
I'm the mean girl; a freak like Becky Higgins. You are sorry for how you said things, but you are standing by your comments. Fine, that's your perception of me.
I said I was done interacting with you, so please stop with the passive aggressive comments that are in reference to me. I'll start participating on this thread again and not comment on anything Mormonism. All I was trying to do was inform others. I did not mean to be offensive and apparently I was. I don't see myself as a know it all, but you do and I'm not going to try to change your mind. Be a lady and please ignore me.
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Post by cbscrapper on Oct 24, 2019 13:59:36 GMT
Every time she says she “wrote nine books” I think, sure Becky. Putting together crafty DIY books is not the same thing. I don’t think writing was the topic or the goal. Can’t help it, the impression she is trying to convey is as an author who wrote and published nine books with words, lots of words. So they’re writing a book. Or is he writing a book and they are throwing in their vast life experiences? This was my thought exactly. Idea books and a written book are TOTALLY different things. I wouldn’t consider her an “author” any more than Ali or Amy Tan. I enjoyed several of her “books” at the time, but JK Rowling she is not.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2019 14:05:35 GMT
Oooooh, a whole BOOK of wisdom from two middle-aged privileged white Christian women.
Just what the world has been gasping for.
We NEVER hear from that demographic.
It will be wonderful to get insight from such an unseen and unheard part of our culture! And from two such credentialed and highly educated experts (BYU - Bachelor of Home Management) too!
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Post by refugeepea on Oct 24, 2019 14:07:46 GMT
Oooooh, a whole BOOK of wisdom from two middle-aged privileged white Christian women. Just what the world has been gasping for. We NEVER hear from that demographic. It will be wonderful to get insight from such an unseen and unheard part of our culture! And from two such credentialed and highly educated (BYU - Bachelor of Wife-ing) too! Now, I've gone down the rabbit hole again! Ty Bennett looks A LOT like someone I know IRL with the same last name. Now I'm checking out his wife's facebook page to see if they are related. His bio on his website doesn't say anything about his childhood or education. Off to snoop some more!
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Post by kiera on Oct 24, 2019 14:15:18 GMT
I really hope their book is going to be called Tossing Your Employees to the Sidelines and Alienating Your Entire Customer Base: A Visual Guide.
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Post by refugeepea on Oct 24, 2019 14:31:05 GMT
Well dang, it appears not related. At least not a brother.
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Post by refugeepea on Oct 24, 2019 14:33:40 GMT
This was my thought exactly. Idea books and a written book are TOTALLY different things. I wouldn’t consider her an “author” any more than Ali or Amy Tan. but she is a well known author. The Joy Luck Club is one of my all time favorite books! Just kidding. When I first heard of the other Amy Tan in scrapbooking, I was so confused until I saw her picture and found her bio.
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Post by lasteve1 on Oct 24, 2019 15:00:11 GMT
Um... so she wrote a really long email gushing about how she is writing a book and... not a single mention of what the book is about. Is it going to be self-help? Memoir? How to? Religious? Collection of essays? NO CLUE. I don't even know if she means she's putting out a picture book (like her previous books) or really writing something... for all I know she's planning on writing a fiction novel. She gave NO information on what the book would possibly be about or who is the target audience or why someone would want to read her book... and my guess is she has no idea either.
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Post by refugeepea on Oct 24, 2019 15:17:29 GMT
Ugh! I need to find an article that I can share to Facebook that cites the dangers of following "influencers", how they lie to get what they want, and generally make you feel like a loser. An article that says it's better to follow what makes you happy. You know, things like hobbies or causes. I'm afraid I'm going to be getting more of these "message me" for more info posts!
In the last year, I was told twice about an amazing opportunity to vastly improve my child's health. A nutritional drink will solve everything! AND if I start selling, I can work my way up to earning a car. It must be white and new and cannot be ghetto looking (her words).
I'm annoyed by anyone who posts teasers, tells you to go to their bio and click on a link, and does vague booking. I'm not going to remember to come back and find out more about that scrapbook line or a mysterious book. It's not a priority for me to keep up with that type of social media.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2019 17:30:43 GMT
I really hope their book is going to be called Tossing Your Employees to the Sidelines and Alienating Your Entire Customer Base: A Visual Guide. 🤪🤪🤪
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2019 17:33:25 GMT
Um... so she wrote a really long email gushing about how she is writing a book and... not a single mention of what the book is about. Is it going to be self-help? Memoir? How to? Religious? Collection of essays? NO CLUE. I don't even know if she means she's putting out a picture book (like her previous books) or really writing something... for all I know she's planning on writing a fiction novel. She gave NO information on what the book would possibly be about or who is the target audience or why someone would want to read her book... and my guess is she has no idea either. Because people who fawn I mean follow her Have no need for those pesky details. She’s just needs them to be all whipped up into a frenzy.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Oct 24, 2019 17:37:52 GMT
Ugh! I need to find an article that I can share to Facebook that cites the dangers of following "influencers", how they lie to get what they want, and generally make you feel like a loser. It's just traditional advertising ("You're not enough but with XYZ, you'll be the best version of yourself you can be!") personified. You *think* you're following a person but you're just following an advertisement board. There's nothing innovative about influencers except that they're people bringing you the ads directly and with their own "flavour" (personal life narratives, aesthetic). There are managers/reps, networks and programmes to get in touch with brands, etc. There's a whole (lucrative) business behind the scenes. It's actually cheaper to advertise this way for brands, too.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2019 18:59:23 GMT
Ugh! I need to find an article that I can share to Facebook that cites the dangers of following "influencers", how they lie to get what they want, and generally make you feel like a loser. It's just traditional advertising ("You're not enough but with XYZ, you'll be the best version of yourself you can be!") personified. You *think* you're following a person but you're just following an advertisement board. There's nothing innovative about influencers except that they're people bringing you the ads directly and with their own "flavour" (personal life narratives, aesthetic). There are managers/reps, networks and programmes to get in touch with brands, etc. There's a whole (lucrative) business behind the scenes. It's actually cheaper to advertise this way for brands, too. Look how much better I am than you are because people follow me and tell me how brilliant I am.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2019 20:02:39 GMT
Ugh! I need to find an article that I can share to Facebook that cites the dangers of following "influencers", how they lie to get what they want, and generally make you feel like a loser. It's just traditional advertising ("You're not enough but with XYZ, you'll be the best version of yourself you can be!") personified. You *think* you're following a person but you're just following an advertisement board. There's nothing innovative about influencers except that they're people bringing you the ads directly and with their own "flavour" (personal life narratives, aesthetic). There are managers/reps, networks and programmes to get in touch with brands, etc. There's a whole (lucrative) business behind the scenes. It's actually cheaper to advertise this way for brands, too. Looks like at least one of his books is self-published:https://www.soundconcepts.com/ Sounds about Becky.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Oct 24, 2019 21:03:23 GMT
I really hope their book is going to be called Tossing Your Employees to the Sidelines and Alienating Your Entire Customer Base: A Visual Guide. How to Ditch Your Old Crew for Your New SWF BFF in 10 Easy Steps
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Post by cbscrapper on Oct 24, 2019 22:33:06 GMT
Um... so she wrote a really long email gushing about how she is writing a book and... not a single mention of what the book is about. Is it going to be self-help? Memoir? How to? Religious? Collection of essays? NO CLUE. I don't even know if she means she's putting out a picture book (like her previous books) or really writing something... for all I know she's planning on writing a fiction novel. She gave NO information on what the book would possibly be about or who is the target audience or why someone would want to read her book... and my guess is she has no idea either. Why on Earth would she need to tell us that?! I mean, guys! She’s writing a book! We’ll have to have it! No other info required. Trust her! (gag...) It’s as much info as she’s given on her business in every other aspect.
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Post by refugeepea on Oct 25, 2019 0:06:55 GMT
It's just traditional advertising ("You're not enough but with XYZ, you'll be the best version of yourself you can be!") personified. You *think* you're following a person but you're just following an advertisement board. There's nothing innovative about influencers except that they're people bringing you the ads directly and with their own "flavour" (personal life narratives, aesthetic). There are managers/reps, networks and programmes to get in touch with brands, etc. There's a whole (lucrative) business behind the scenes. It's actually cheaper to advertise this way for brands, too. I understand that, it's people that don't that worries me. My friend posted on Facebook she was excited to see Collin Kartchner because she's been following him on instagram for a while. I know it's a bit different, since it's not an actual product. If I was going to hear him speak, I'd want to know his credentials. Has he worked with kids, in IT, has a degree in counseling, or something like that. What makes him an expert at saving the children from social media? Rather than, oh shucks! He's a funny sweet guy. From everything he's said and posted, I'll pay money to see him! Or worse, organizations that pay the money. That man sells himself.
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Post by scrappintoee on Oct 25, 2019 0:33:44 GMT
So far they are doing it right (eye roll!) We have had the girls crushing theory. The vibrator scandal, lol, the monstrous anxiety spa promotion, SWF & the slumber parties. I've read about every other thing you mentioned, EXCEPT the vibrator scandal.....do tell !!!
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Post by FurryP on Oct 25, 2019 0:54:27 GMT
refugeepea, I like when you post LDS stuff. I learn things from you. The whole LDS religion fascinates me. I have a few friends that are LDS and while they talk amongst themselves about their "ward" and things like that, none has ever tried to push it on me.
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Post by Embri on Oct 25, 2019 3:58:32 GMT
All I can say is that I've seen few people capable of writing so many words, while simultaneously saying so little.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Oct 25, 2019 4:36:49 GMT
All I can say is that I've seen few people capable of writing so many words, while simultaneously saying so little. she should be saving all those words for the book, don't you think? lol. she wrote nine books, and 'always knew she'd write one more...' because why- you wanted a nice, neat number like TEN books, instead of NINE? Not because you had anything else you wanted to say? Like, perhaps, what the book will be about?!? Thanks to you guys who still get her newsletter and read her on instagram, because I could NOT do it without gagging on the saccharine-sweetness and vapidness.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2019 6:22:57 GMT
refugeepea I truly do not want to start a flame war with you. I have a lot of rage right now for Mormon's. I am trying to work through it. I have lost four siblings. Two just in the past month. Three of my siblings I have lost due to Mormon abuse. One of my brother's that just passed took his life because of sexual abuse from the Mormon church. I was raised in a Mormon family. I am not Mormon. My whole life has been this culture. I was sexually molested by a man who was not Mormon but the church protected him because he was a financial supporter. My husband and his brother was kidnapped and raped by a Mormon. My brother's were molested one by an elder, one was a member. Now, they are both dead. I have been called worthless, even told as a child that God didn't want me because I was a dirty Gypsy. The Mormon religion, for the most part, has shown me only ugliness and abuse. My husband's stories are worse. We both had to be raised around this. We both even were forced to go to temple. Even though both of us have been told we are dirty and worthless to be loved by God. I do truly feel bad using the word freaky. You can't even imagine how bad I feel that I lashed out like that. It has been one of the lowest points in my life. I don't think you are freaky. Some of the things you wrote has freaked me out and has felt like an attack. Please remember that I have been attacked viciously by this religion since I was a small child. Between this board and things I have been witnessing in my real life all I have been seeing lately is ugliness and greed of the Mormon's. I had been gone from the board because of my brother's passings. I log in too see I got dragged into a flame war. I was angry about it. I just had to bury a brother because of Mormon's just to get dragged into a flame war about Mormon's. It was not fair. It is not right. I have a lot of rage right now. I was hurt that you were in a flame war with another member but you used a post that I wrote with what I felt was trying to correct me and to prove your point to the member you were in a flame war with. You had a problem with her. I don't understand what I did to get dragged into it. I am very hurt you used me to prove your point. I considered you a friend over here. I should not have taken out my rage and anger at you. I should have told you that what you did was hurtful. Yes, it was a bit mean girl. Honestly, you did really freak me out. I have had to see a lot of freakiness in this past month with Mormons in my real life. Yeah, trust me I am really freaked out by Mormon's right now! Halloween came early for me with lots of monsters and horror these past few weeks. Honestly, at this point I think many Mormon's are just murderer's. They all talk about how tragic the suicide rate is but they are not talking about that it's their religion causing it! I am really, really angry. My BFF Father told me that the only thing I have ever seen from the Mormon members is evil and cruelty. He said I have every right to think of all Mormon's as freaky. I do have good people in my life that are Mormon's. What I have seen those members are few and far between in the Mormon religion. I am truly sorry. I was going to send this as a PM but I wanted to publicly apologize to you. I will do another post about vibrator's and Becky's crazy book idea. I wanted to use this one for apologizing.
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