General Chat

Sorry I have just had a thought..Would the son have put this up letting on he was Linda and she dosen't know about this yet? I'm away now :~)

I think this problem is between Linda and Jan. Anything else is just conjecture and does not help the situation. My humble opinion for what it is worth, and trying to deflect what could be a potentially 'heated' debate. BC XX

I usually stay away from threads that are getting a bit out of control but I have to agree with Paul on this one. Before anyone asks I do not have any children. I did work at a College for three years so I am well aware of what teenagers are capable of when they are let loose on a computer. One lad had his computer access suspended because he claimed the 38 hits on a porn website were accidentally. Another had the check to send messages to the staff. Any member of staff that gave their password to another person would have received a warning that would have gone on their personal file and faced a possible suspension from work. I would not have started the thread with ' A keen amateur geneoligist' (note the spelling mistake) but would have gone straight for the apology and then the explanation. Having read the thread twice I am not convinced that the explanation is genuine especially as there is no apology and seems in a way to be hitting back at some members for daring to send e-mails. Only stating my opinion as others have already done. Just seen the posting from Elaine and yes it would have only taken five minutes for Linda to add a reply. Maureen

Well said David. I just couldn't think of the right saying. Gotta go folks but thanks for the interesting conversation.I hope it sorts itself out. Speak to you all again. Elizabeth.

She posted the thread last night and hasn't responded to any posts. Ken, you have posted things in the past which i have found very offensive, i think 'pot' and 'kettle' spring to mind here. There are two main conflicting opinions on this thread. Just because you don't agree with one of them doesn't warrent reporting people to GR. By all means report anyone who has offended you, and we will return the favour! x

Zoe With all due respect, I get what youre saying, but if it was me in this mess, I would have checked this thread before I went to work this morning, There were NINE replies during the night. A simple reply even as to put, 'Im off to work will reply later' would clear up things a little, to let people know she is not around at present. Ive two young kids, and can find 5 mins to look in on the board, especially if there has been upset the evening before. Elaine x

Everybody are entitled to their own views on this matter, If Paul doesnt believe Linda, that is his entitlement to feel that way. But by posting this thread Linda has explained what happened and kids do high jinx and also some adults. Ultimately it is up to Jan but I hope that she can forgive in this instance because I believe it is a genuine mistake on Linda's part. Though it cant be condoned remember 'To Err Is Human to Forgive is Divine'.Everybody is entitled to a second chance! Davex

But Paul..again,what if the woman is telling the truth..umm? How would any of us feel if we were in her shoes ? I for one would not come back on if I thought everyone was gonna jump me. Are we all just commenting because we have nothing better to do ? seriously...are we?

Hi Elizabeth, You are welcome! I couldn't think how to explain about dots on the thread but Matilda and Elaine have managed it very well. Gwynne

I'm Ok thanks Elizabeth.... Elaine so where did Ken accuse Paul.... I see no mention of Paul. This is now going to get out of hand... It has completely blown up out of all proportion! Jacquie xxxx

Ken, So report me ? I'm not at all concerned if you do, I haven't done anything wrong, unlike the person who is impersonating other members of the site. Paul

Perhaps Linda has a job and is therefore unable to respond to this thread atthe minute

Gwynne,I got your message.Many thanks. :~)

Ah thank you Matilda. How are you this morning?

Why is paul being accused of abuse for giving his opinion ? I see nothing in all his posts to suggest this ?

If i had a teenage son and he had caused all this trouble on a site i use and i was so upset about what had happened i would be on here apologising and trying to make things right.... She has posted this and not even bothered to defend herself, apologise, acknoledge (spelling) or thank anybody who has replyed to her post! I don't believe her story AT ALL! X

Elizabeth... dots before a c they don't like it!!! lol as in .* com

I agree it may be hard to believe this could happen, but accusing people without proof, that is abuse. Whether your intention is support of a friend or not it is still abuse. Ken xx

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Linda is not that new that she doesn't know we can see membership numbers! If it was her wanting to cause trouble she would surely not have done it in this way.... if she wanted to cause trouble she could have done a lot worse on the General Board!!! I say again Mountains out of Molehills.... She is now probably too scared to come back on to say sorry!!! Jacquie xxxxx