General Chat

I have just received a reply to my thread "are they mad" which I feel is very rude and unfair, I appreicate we all have our own opinions, but to say this board is not "a dumping ground" or "free for all" is totally out of order, and in the light of this I feel I cannot post here, in case everyone thinks I am wasting space on the board, what do you think? is this board exclusively for genealogy matters? Sue

I would have thought thats what the tips board, records office board and successes boards are for. Ii thought the General board was to meet and chat with like minded people, yea about geneaology but also just about things we have in common. Lets face it, how many like minded people do we meet in our daily lives. I dont see the harm in using this board to share opinions on matters, whether genealogy or not. I read the comment you received and to be honest thought it was very harsh. Of course people are entitled to their opinion but there is no need to be so rude about it. Lindsey PS - Disclaimer, this is my personal opinion and in no way reflects the opinion of others on this board, therefore I do not wish to be attacked for it!

Sue - in my response on your other thread (I am still steaming and have just shouted at hubby due to that!) I quote the heading for this the GENERAL TOPICS board. I would repeat again - if anyone doesn't like this board then they don't have to read it. There was absolutely no justification for those comments, and I am sure that they will be echoed by virtually no-one! Maz. XX PS this is actually my FAVOURITE board!!!

Stand your ground Sue! This board is a general board. I like to read threads like yours! If I want to air a genealogical topic I stick it on the tips/records board. If it isn't genealogical, I stick it on this board.

Sue, Please do not feel that you shouldn't be contributing to this board. Your contributions are as valid as anyone else's . The board is exactly what it says it is "General". To me that just about covers everything! Since I have been with G.C. I have read funny, sad, tragic and happy messages on here, and not all genealogy related. We all have our own views and opinions (as does the person who you felt was rude to you) Please just take it as that, and continue to join us here. Look forward to your future postings Christine

Sue, Don't let one rude person put you off. It's a general board, so you feel free to talk about anything you want to ! Rick.

Thanks everyone for your support. Sue

My nearest neighbour is 4 miles away! This board is my 'coffee shop' and gossip centre - the first place I visit everyday - to have a laugh, learn and commiserate with other people. Thank you to all who post here - you make my day! Unfortunately there are some who have a 'bad hair day' - I guess we have to feel sorry for them and just ignore their rudeness. They are missing out on a full life and also many friends. At least we can ignore them and don't have to confront their miserable faces.

Sue, dont give in to someone else's rudeness , Your topic proved very interesting and provocated some good replies, Maybe Patricia doesnt like footie?

Sue, Apart from 15.24, have you had a pleasant day on your own? What time do you expect those MAD MAD relatives of yours home?

Hi John, I have had a really good day, I am trying to put Patricia's message behind me, I have just spoken to hubby who is really happy about the result he says he expects to be home around 8ish.

Sue I think you could say a unaminous ( did I spell it right?that took a lot of thought) decision. You are here to stay

Hi Sue, Thought I would add my little piece, I too was pounced upon by making an innocent remark,I had only just joined and was new,some months ago.Wow it was a bit of a blow to say the least,never having encountered anything like it before. Lots of people on here gave me lots of support,and said the person was way out of order. So as the saying goes,theres always one bad apple. Chin up,everyone is behind you,and carry on as normal. regards trish

hi sue just read what that person wrote about your thread... totally out of order. have you read the one that she wrote......BORING! (oops..now..now). couldnt read it all nodded off half way through. all the best for future threads! loubelle.

Hi Sue If I am not mistaken this board is for General Topics so your thread "are they mad" is a general topic. We have other boards for genealogy matters so PLEASE keep on using this board and do not let one person stop you. Remember the rest of us. Carry on Pat

Hi Sue, you stay right where you are and post whatever you like on this board. Ignore this other persons remarks, they can go elsewhere if they don't like it. Personally I enjoy reading all the different things on here, it feels like one big family.

I have just had this vison (OH NO! maybe I am mad too) of June saying 'and we are unanimous' a la Mrs Slocmbe from Are you Being Served. June - :-)) Life is too short for pettiness

Sue, I've just put a message on Patricia's thread so I'm probably in trouble now! Just couldn't resist it! I love this board and would hate it to change,it cheers everyone up and helps when they are sad (re Kathy's thread) also when we get frustrated searching for dead people! Be happy Sue Night from Oz land

Sue, I was wondering the same. Night Night. Sue

FROM NEIL IN FRANCE (EX SCOTLAND) AND PRO SUE Hya Sue: For some years now, I've been trying to trace my ancestors. Very often there are tangents and blind alleys. All part of the game. What I do want, though, is not so much the middle name of my great grandmother or in which parish of East Lothian my grand-grand uncle died so much as a mere whisper of who and what they were. What I am -- what my children and grandchildren are -- depends much more on the fact that granny, who never left her Scottish village spoke fluent French and understood Latin and Greek, that a distant cousin in the eighteenth century was a fisherman who loved to play the flute. By introducing a line about how you enjoyed that football day with your family you help fill in the human side so often sadly lacking when we search for the cold statistics rather than the vital reality of our pasts. I for one applaud you for a touch of humanity -- life among the gravestones. Don't stop telling us what the living are doing. Whilst searching for those who formed our roots, we must never forget those warm with life -- the living branches of our family trees. Love to all -- Neil (Marr -- France ex Edinburgh) We all belong to the same family if we dig back far enough.