General Chat

I think I must have missed something here. Does anyone know what criteria GR use to remove a topic from one of the Boards? There's been so many lately - there's a good discussion going on one minute then it disappears. I know it gets heated sometimes but as others have pointed out, a click of the mouse and you're somewhere else. There is no excuse for personal attacks but also it's no good taking umbridge because someone doesn't agree with a certain opinion. Surely GR don't just delete a topic because one person complains. GR if you believe a topic has got out of hand for some reason, you should at least put up some sort of "warning" advising why you are contemplating deleting. This is my opinion and I don't know if anyone else agrees with it but if things carry on the way they are there'll be more established members leaving and that would be a pity. Sorry if this is not what others think, it's just my opinion. Jan

Its not a matter of accusing but one of observation. Len

You want the opinion of an oldie?.... I confess to using chat rooms in MSN and other sites. I found this message board and thought it was wonderful and refreshing. I do hope you all dont change the lay out. I can choose what I answer and add to or not. I do NOT have to tolarate the so called 'whispers' I also found that being a member of a chat room and also going to the meets, It changed the way the chat room was run. They became...'clicky' PLEASE dont let this happen here. Yes the emoticons (smileys) helped but believe you me!....you get so you cannot write or send a text without wanting to use one! (damn! wheres that confussed smiley face?) lol See what I mean?????? This is a great site and a nice way of comunicating and sharing ideas. Long live us lot! lol Gerri x

Just wanted to say HI to Granpa Jim xxxxxxxxxxxx

Bendy You are beautiful and lovely. Len

Benderella A type rather than a person. Len

Nice one Len.

I read a book once called "The Games People Play". Games like "Ain't it Awful" ... a technique used by persons unable to make conversation except by complaining about everything and everyone. A game I notice being played out on this board, mostly favoured by ladies of a certain age, whose testosterone level is rising as their feminine hormone oestrogen is in decline, is "Look at me, I'm a Victim". A wail of anquish arises from someone, who imagines they have been criticised or slighted, calling for everyone to witness how cruelly they are being crucified and calling for public apologies . Len

pullin ya leg.wondered if you were still therelolxxxxxxxxxx(:

was what on page one ?

paul wasn't that on page onexxxxxxxx(:

the arguements usually start in one of two ways. 1. someone refuses to accept that anyone else may have a different opinion on any given subject. You'll notice I usually say "you're entitled to your opinion, but...". One or two seem to think that their opinion is the only valid one, and shout loudly at anyone who disagrees. 2. someone deliberatly stirs things up. The problem this morning wasn't the opinions being expressed, it was the way they were put forward. GR have explained why they removed the threads, it should have ended at that, most people were satisfied with the answer.

it will genie jimxxxx(:

Lapdance Lovely, Opps Freudian slip, Agreed, but within the limits of polite society. Trouble is that now our "Society" has increased to include people we may not have even considered talking to a few years ago. We are still in the process of determining what we are and what we are not going to accept as polite. I am sure it will all work out in the end and the Voice of Reason will prevail. Jim

i agree paul but arguments start from someone giving their opinion and that is what the topics boards about.sometimes someone doesn't like the other one has said and they start a row.thats wrong.we all have a voice and we are entitled to say how we feel about a certain subjectxxxx(:

Grampa Jim, only been on here five weeks its like a war zone. Is someone making money out of this? We will be an item on GMTV at this rate. Say what you want. Forget the swear words and if we don't like your thread we can turn you off just like the tv. What's the problem? And GR.... we made u. we can break you.

Benderella , Well done that's all you have to do, there are too many people in this world who can't say sorry or admit they are wrong it cost nothing and no one thinks any the less off them, in fact i think it is an admirable quality to be able to apologise Chrissy.x

Didn't take you long Benderella did it? digging your own grave here my dear why don't you learn to rise above things. Chrissy

Wasn't refering to the "offending" type threads/comments. People should really think before they type. We don't need any of that, and "personal" comments really irritate me. I don't mind light hearted threads and I love jokes (can't remember yesterdays threads!). Its just some of the real nonsensical threads which I find a little ........."odd" ...that people want to put up. Perhaps the chat board should be used instead of this board for some things. Martin

I'm with you Grandpa Jim, I add to some threads and read others. I've never complained about anything. If I don't like it forget it and move on to something else. As a pretty new user I find the vast majority of threads are friendly and fun. Jack