Swine Flu
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I have to tell you that some of the disrespectful remarks made within this thread were truly disappointing.
It's not impossible to debate an issue, or disagree with an issue without making fun of people who are 'falling' for the propaganda but you guys... you really haven't managed to do that.
You say you're just having fun, but you're doing so at the expense of others.
Good job.
As to the swine flu. I should say if your schools are being closed down that is reason for concern. Regardless if it's a 'real' threat or not the fact that it's interrupting people's daily lives is distressing.
I have to respectfully disagree with you. I don't think any members or their views were insulted in this thread. Some views were questioned, including my own. I'm ok with that, right to free speech and all that good stuff, right? If you're referring to the kool aid comment that's been cleared up. It was actually an appropriate remark and it makes sense in it's current context. Everyone gets an opinion, if you don't want your opinion to be questioned, it is best to keep it to yourself- otherwise... you have to deal with the fact that not everyone will agree with you. But as for users being insulting... I honestly don't see that going on in this thread.
EXACTLY! I find ppls opinions interesting. Everybody is entitled to them. I take them with a grain of salt. Noted. Even if I don't agree! It all depends on a person's sensitivity to the issue at hand. Makes conversation more interesting, thats all. Doesn't mean you have to change your opinion or that anybody can take your opinion away. Its all good!
I don't know-- I'm not getting it. How does a lighthearted poke fun attitude towards this or anything else offend somebody so much that they close an account?
Nothing was said here in any manner, in my opinion, that should get somebody's snout-- er, I mean nose bent out of joint.
Lighten up, folks. We tease mainly about the nation's propensity towards mass hysteria and those who cheer it on. Laugh and the world laughs with you, right?0 -
Lighten up is right, medical professionals have determined it is healthier to laugh than to cry. and realistically we are at the mercy of Nature, not the all knowing CDC! Better laugh about it, crying causes too darn many wrinkles!0
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jevcRwhjJJU
This will make you laugh (note, I hate TMZ, but periodically they make fun of someone I loath)0 -
Three years ago I was bitten by a mosquito, was case number 29 in Kern county for West Nile virus, I was sicker than a dog rash all over my body and felt like a truck ran me over. My doctors told me I would be better in 2 to 6 weeks, while in the news there was a hysteria that we could all die. after the worst of it, I got on the internet, found out that better, meant did not suffer from symptoms any longer, truth the virus would live in my body for 500 days. I can no longer donate blood, but I am alive as are many of the cases the CDC tracked.
Swine Flu is the new News worthy lets make everyone hysterical topic. it will be gone just like the West Nile virus story was. although West Nile virus is alive and well in America. Get a fly swatter, they might get you next.0 -
I don't know-- I'm not getting it. How does a lighthearted poke fun attitude towards this or anything else offend somebody so much that they close an account?
Nothing was said here in any manner, in my opinion, that should get somebody's snout-- er, I mean nose bent out of joint.
Lighten up, folks. We tease mainly about the nation's propensity towards mass hysteria and those who cheer it on. Laugh and the world laughs with you, right?
Lots of people on this thread were making fun of her. Sorry but that's just how it read to me and I'm sure that's how it read to her, obviously.
When she doesn't know you enough to know it's light hearted teasing of COURSE she's going to be offended. Sometimes we forget that teasing has it's place... and it's place is with our friends, and people who know we mean well, not with strangers.
I do like a good laugh but chasing people away makes me sad.0 -
I don't know-- I'm not getting it. How does a lighthearted poke fun attitude towards this or anything else offend somebody so much that they close an account?
Nothing was said here in any manner, in my opinion, that should get somebody's snout-- er, I mean nose bent out of joint.
Lighten up, folks. We tease mainly about the nation's propensity towards mass hysteria and those who cheer it on. Laugh and the world laughs with you, right?
Lots of people on this thread were making fun of her. Sorry but that's just how it read to me and I'm sure that's how it read to her, obviously.
When she doesn't know you enough to know it's light hearted teasing of COURSE she's going to be offended. Sometimes we forget that teasing has it's place... and it's place is with our friends, and people who know we mean well, not with strangers.
I do like a good laugh but chasing people away makes me sad.
I dont think anyone was making fun of HER...and I dont think anyone wanted to chase her away
it was the TOPIC that was being addressed
not the poster of the topic0 -
I don't know-- I'm not getting it. How does a lighthearted poke fun attitude towards this or anything else offend somebody so much that they close an account?
Nothing was said here in any manner, in my opinion, that should get somebody's snout-- er, I mean nose bent out of joint.
Lighten up, folks. We tease mainly about the nation's propensity towards mass hysteria and those who cheer it on. Laugh and the world laughs with you, right?
Lots of people on this thread were making fun of her. Sorry but that's just how it read to me and I'm sure that's how it read to her, obviously.
When she doesn't know you enough to know it's light hearted teasing of COURSE she's going to be offended. Sometimes we forget that teasing has it's place... and it's place is with our friends, and people who know we mean well, not with strangers.
I do like a good laugh but chasing people away makes me sad.
Dear Nickybr38, that is just it, we are all here for the same thing, support, indirectly we are all friends! No one here to call us names, no one to jeer at how much our ________ (name the body part) jiggles, we are friends in the same quest! to get healthy! get encouragement and Ideas of how we can make this great journey together! some here weigh 300 lbs, some weigh 105 and are trying to loose that last 5 pounds, but all are in the same ship. Smile we all care very much that we all succeed! Safety in numbers.0 -
Some people must have not watched Patch Adams....:frown:
Laughter is the best medicine! :laugh:0 -
I dont think anyone was making fun of HER...and I dont think anyone wanted to chase her away
it was the TOPIC that was being addressed
not the poster of the topic
You don't "think" anyone was... but it's obvious she felt differently.0 -
Dear Nickybr38, that is just it, we are all here for the same thing, support, indirectly we are all friends! No one here to call us names, no one to jeer at how much our ________ (name the body part) jiggles, we are friends in the same quest! to get healthy! get encouragement and Ideas of how we can make this great journey together! some here weigh 300 lbs, some weigh 105 and are trying to loose that last 5 pounds, but all are in the same ship. Smile we all care very much that we all succeed! Safety in numbers.
That's a very sweet sentiment. 0 -
I dont think anyone was making fun of HER...and I dont think anyone wanted to chase her away
it was the TOPIC that was being addressed
not the poster of the topic
You don't "think" anyone was... but it's obvious she felt differently.
It is not in our power to predict how everyone will react to a small thing. It is only within our power to see that we do not deliberately cause harm or insult to others. ANYTHING I say could potentially offend someone. She was not required to keep reading this post if she was offended. that's why Mike has the "report post" feature. I'm sorry you feel people were being cruel but clearly others do not feel that way. Like I said before, everyone gets an opinion.0 -
It is not in our power to predict how everyone will react to a small thing. It is only within our power to see that we do not deliberately cause harm or insult to others. ANYTHING I say could potentially offend someone. She was not required to keep reading this post if she was offended. that's why Mike has the "report post" feature. I'm sorry you feel people were being cruel but clearly others do not feel that way. Like I said before, everyone gets an opinion.
That's rather hypocritical. If you didn't like what she said you could have easily left her thread alone as well. It works both ways.
Everyone gets an opinion, I just wish some people would learn to be a bit gentler in sharing it. Not everyone has a strong personality.0 -
It is not in our power to predict how everyone will react to a small thing. It is only within our power to see that we do not deliberately cause harm or insult to others. ANYTHING I say could potentially offend someone. She was not required to keep reading this post if she was offended. that's why Mike has the "report post" feature. I'm sorry you feel people were being cruel but clearly others do not feel that way. Like I said before, everyone gets an opinion.
That's rather hypocritical. If you didn't like what she said you could have easily left her thread alone as well. It works both ways.
Everyone gets an opinion, I just wish some people would learn to be a bit gentler in sharing it. Not everyone has a strong personality.
how is it hypocritical? I think you have a different definition of the word than I do. I wasn't offended by anything she said, or anything anyone else said. If I HAD BEEN, I would have reported the post and moved on.0 -
Breaking News--
This just in-- the first photographed case of swine flu--
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It is not in our power to predict how everyone will react to a small thing. It is only within our power to see that we do not deliberately cause harm or insult to others. ANYTHING I say could potentially offend someone. She was not required to keep reading this post if she was offended. that's why Mike has the "report post" feature. I'm sorry you feel people were being cruel but clearly others do not feel that way. Like I said before, everyone gets an opinion.
That's rather hypocritical. If you didn't like what she said you could have easily left her thread alone as well. It works both ways.
Everyone gets an opinion, I just wish some people would learn to be a bit gentler in sharing it. Not everyone has a strong personality.
how is it hypocritical? I think you have a different definition of the word than I do. I wasn't offended by anything she said, or anything anyone else said. If I HAD BEEN, I would have reported the post and moved on.
I don't think it's wise to continue this discussion here actually. I know I started it but it's getting to a point where it's completely derailing things and I feel badly for that.
If you really want to continue debating whether or not people were rude in this thread feel free to PM me but at this point I think it's best to leave the thread where it is. People can glean their own opinions now that both sides have had some kind of say.0 -
Okay enough, maybe heather93277 was looking for a reason to quit! We did not give up on her, she gave up on the site, and quite possibly herself. Posting a thread is like asking for others opinions, so crying about it after you get an answer is a personal problem. Sorry she quit.
I am too smart to ask my husband if I look fat in a dress because he will tell me if I do or not.0 -
Okay enough, maybe heather93277 was looking for a reason to quit! We did not give up on her, she gave up on the site, and quite possibly herself. Posting a thread is like asking for others opinions, so crying about it after you get an answer is a personal problem. Sorry she quit.
I am too smart to ask my husband if I look fat in a dress because he will tell me if I do or not.
Oh yeah-- been there, done that-- 0 -
Bless the beasts and the children
(I just wrote that song)0 -
I agree czewwhat.
When posting something you are going to get many different responses.
Brace yourself b/c you may not like what everyone has to say.
Solution to that problem:
Don't post!
~Jo :flowerforyou:0 -
Bless the beasts and the children
(I just wrote that song)
Did not..you don't have anything to write with. No crayons, remember?:glasses:0 -
Bless the beasts and the children
(I just wrote that song)
Did not..you don't have anything to write with. No crayons, remember?:glasses:
did too
did too
na na na
I stole Daddy's marker from the garage0 -
the point, in my opinion is:
1) if you post something stating an opinion be prepared for others to state their opinions
2) if you are offended by ANYTHING posted, the proper way to handle it is by reporting the post to Mike and then ignoring it
3) nobody else MAKES anyone quit. If you decide to quit for any reason that'd your call, it can't be blamed on something you read on a message board.
That is all I have to say about that.
the end. :flowerforyou:0 -
the point, in my opinion is:
1) if you post something stating an opinion be prepared for others to state their opinions
2) if you are offended by ANYTHING posted, the proper way to handle it is by reporting the post to Mike and then ignoring it
3) nobody else MAKES anyone quit. If you decide to quit for any reason that'd your call, it can't be blamed on something you read on a message board.
That is all I have to say about that.
the end. :flowerforyou:
AMEN I'm done with this topic too!:grumble: :grumble:0 -
I agree czewwhat.
When posting something you are going to get many different responses.
Brace yourself b/c you may not like what everyone has to say.
Solution to that problem:
Don't post!
~Jo :flowerforyou:
Agreed.
"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never harm me"
I think that things are taken too much to the heart here? I usually just take it with a grain of salt... I mean for one thing, the chances of me meeting ya'll in person, probably slim to none...but I enjoying reading everyone's posts and playing games and reading advice!0 -
the point, in my opinion is:
1) if you post something stating an opinion be prepared for others to state their opinions
2) if you are offended by ANYTHING posted, the proper way to handle it is by reporting the post to Mike and then ignoring it
3) nobody else MAKES anyone quit. If you decide to quit for any reason that'd your call, it can't be blamed on something you read on a message board.
That is all I have to say about that.
the end. :flowerforyou:
would you quit telling people to report things!!!
geeesh...
I am kidding but reporting everything that you disagree with is not fair to MIke
why should he be bored with all this childish crap0 -
I agree czewwhat.
When posting something you are going to get many different responses.
Brace yourself b/c you may not like what everyone has to say.
Solution to that problem:
Don't post!
~Jo :flowerforyou:
Anyone got a Xanax my mood is edgy Im still trying to be nice0 -
the point, in my opinion is:
1) if you post something stating an opinion be prepared for others to state their opinions
2) if you are offended by ANYTHING posted, the proper way to handle it is by reporting the post to Mike and then ignoring it
3) nobody else MAKES anyone quit. If you decide to quit for any reason that'd your call, it can't be blamed on something you read on a message board.
That is all I have to say about that.
the end. :flowerforyou:
would you quit telling people to report things!!!
geeesh...
I am kidding but reporting everything that you disagree with is not fair to MIke
why should he be bored with all this childish crap I agree with this whole heartedly. 0 -
the point, in my opinion is:
1) if you post something stating an opinion be prepared for others to state their opinions
2) if you are offended by ANYTHING posted, the proper way to handle it is by reporting the post to Mike and then ignoring it
3) nobody else MAKES anyone quit. If you decide to quit for any reason that'd your call, it can't be blamed on something you read on a message board.
That is all I have to say about that.
the end. :flowerforyou:
would you quit telling people to report things!!!
geeesh...
I am kidding but reporting everything that you disagree with is not fair to MIke
why should he be bored with all this childish crap
That's true but I'm talking about things that you find TRULY offensive, like this user clearly did. Mike runs this website, I don't think he minds receiving report posts.0 -
the point, in my opinion is:
1) if you post something stating an opinion be prepared for others to state their opinions
2) if you are offended by ANYTHING posted, the proper way to handle it is by reporting the post to Mike and then ignoring it
3) nobody else MAKES anyone quit. If you decide to quit for any reason that'd your call, it can't be blamed on something you read on a message board.
That is all I have to say about that.
the end. :flowerforyou:
would you quit telling people to report things!!!
geeesh...
I am kidding but reporting everything that you disagree with is not fair to MIke
why should he be bored with all this childish crap
Agreed. Suck it up, people-- living life without being offended is NOT a civil right.0 -
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Love you Marla, Dave198lbs, KerriLucko
Lets celebrate with carrot curls and celery sticks dipped in Fage and onion dip!0
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