General Chat

Daff,
Why couldn't I say it like that Lol!!!

Ann
Glos

well we won't let ya kill this one Marion lol
c
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Hi Caz... ~~~~~waves to everyone~~~~~~~

I didn't answer this straight away.... well, I fib, I started to and then I realised that a straight forward answer wouldn't fit the bill!

I answer threads for a variety of reasons.

Some are started by people I know both in the cyber world and met for real...... so I am drawn to those anyway...

you always speak to or catch the eye of someone you know when you enter a crowded room, don't you? It is human nature... you say hello, chat about the weather, the children, the latest government fiasco.. in a sort of amicable, social chit chat sort of way, comfortable, friendly, safe, even if you disagree, it is amicable and non-threatening.

Then you *mingle* say hello to a newcomer here, pass a word of condolence to an acquaintence or someone you know has had a bereavement... you compliment another on their child's accomplishment, you compliment another on the beautiful roses you saw in their garden a couple of days ago. You don't need to be bosom buddies with these people, but you are friendly enough with them to really care about them, and offer congrats and support as appropriate.

You might join in with a debate here or there, maybe listen to views, but not want to express your own... or get hot under the collar if you feel passionate about the subject.

You'll go back to share a giggle and a laugh with those you know will provide that sort of entertainment.

There are also one or two people in that room that you either avoid in general, because you know that although pleasant enough, there is absolutely no meeting point, a sort of smiling *nodding acquaintance*...

Or someone that you dislike intensely. So you avoid them wherever you can.. stick up for yourself if needed, but avoid any conversations that they are *leading*.as you know that this persons views and attitudes are so very unreconcileable with your own.

The same is true on the boards, as in life.

So I add where I want.... when I offer support of any type, I mean it, every word.... so I do not offer physical, direct support lightly.. I mean it, it is not just something I say.

Sometimes I don't add to support threads, because my own emotions are too fragile and so my whole heart isn't in the words I write.

There are one or two people that I wouldn't add to in general, but might pm support, especially if that support was for someone else.

There are one or two people whose threads wild horses wouldn't drag me into... not even to read the content!!

So... Make what you will of that garbled lot!!

No logic in any of it... purely led by the emotions, me!! You should see my birthchart, lol!!

Love

Daff xxx

hiya caz,
i post everywhere..lol and to get sometimes ingnored aswell ( maybe cause im blonde...lol), but i dont mind, i like making new friends and have done on this site, and always try and help those that need a bit of support- we all need it at sometime...eh
lol catherine..... love benny hill
kaz xxx

ello Hazel me love-lol-
hope your well-
I just been laughing watching old Benny Hill clips-classic
infact the benny hill theme tune could be passed off as GR's what ya reckon?
catherine
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LOLCatherine ,
i thought i was the only
thick skinned one :)))))))))
Hazelx

Hi caz
yes I do in answer to your question-I sadly tend to only post on threads of people that I know will answer me back-many many a time I have added to certain threads and been totally ignored-but I have thick skin-
afternoon btw-
catherine
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I like the lighthearted threads, and anything posted by a fellow welshman/woman.

I like to give my support to others when they ask.

I do get ignored sometimes (I am pretty boring) but don't take it to heart.

But if I see a thread getting nasty I'm outta there like a flash. I think this nastiness is uncalled for.

I too, like to join in threads, If asked a question, or opinion, I like to respond however I would hate to sound a know-all, or 'opinionated' .
some of threads are very informative and encourageing, and I have learned many things and interesting views, and I am sure these posts and threads have up-lifted some down-hearted people at times....
but I avoid them when they become a battle-ground. and slanging matches occur... and quickly leave the thread....
cmd

Hi Caz :-)

I post wherever it interests me but try to avoid contentious threads and also don't wont to feel 'intrusive' when it may seem obvious that to add would be just that.

Talking of 'Cliques'....I was wondering the other day if some people thought that perhaps some of the threads I put up are just for those who I have become friendly with over the last year. This isn't so and anyone is welcome to add as long as they don't swear or get smutty or mention things going on in contentious threads.....not having a pop at others who have threads in this vein....tis just me I suppose....not my way, and wouldn't know what to say in answer :-))

I don't look on all threads as 'cliques', just people who feel comfortable with each other and have made friends. This is quite easy to do after a while. As in life, we can't all be expected to get along all of the time

Susan
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Thanks for that Kitty.Victoria

Victoria I love "meeting" new people, so please feel free to join in with me anytime:))

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Hi I have at time added coments to topics of intrest or to lend suport but most of you seem so friendly and close that it can seem a little like butting in on a privet conversation. victoria

*puts pepper on joys tongue* :))

I add to whatever thread takes my fancy really.

Sometimes I am ignored, but really don't mind at all.......................I don't take it personally though.

I do notice there seems to be remnants of very old arguments brought up from time to time, but I ignore those as I think the past should stay in the past......................either make up or agree to disagree and move on has always been my philosophy on that.

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i post where i like whatever

i do try to add suport where i can

and i add to birthdays and anniversaries

even if i dont get on with the person

or if i dont know who they are

i do still wish then all the best

on their special day

( puts my tongue out xx lol)

I go to Tips board first on the excuse that I am increasing my gen knowledge (which I am) then go to General, but here I seem to be attracted to threads where someone needs some support. I don´t always reply as sometimes I feel I don´t know what to say. But what I do is send some healing love and support silently to them. I only go to Chat to look for jokes! Chica xxxx

I feel comfortable in Gen - but not the other Boards. I feel you need a valid passport to go there and im in no hurry to get mine stamped.

Hi Caz,

No I dont,

Its not a private members club,that prohibits someone from posting on a thread they want to,if I felt ignored I'd post all the more just to hack them off,,)))

Hi Caz, I'm like you and like to send messages of support where needed because they touch me. I have been on the recieving end of support messages and know how much they mean to the person they are meant for whether I know them or not. My memory is not so good for names so I sometimes say thank you all, it doesn't mean I am ignoring them.
I also add to threads that interest me, regardless of who wrote them, sometimes kill them, sometimes not.

Caz xx

Hayyyyyyyleyyyyyyyy where you been, chuck? You still about?