I say yes, you say no, OR People are Strange

CherrylH - what a novel idea. Whoever thought that up did a great job!

To The Mods and anyone else who can provide knowledgeable feedback, I'm also curious about the following post I wrote. It is still visible but I can't see the "edit" and "delete" functions, which suggesats that it has been reported. Here is the post:

Sep 9, 2011 03:17 pm
1Athena1 wrote:
Laura - You also have the right to not read. Maybe we should have that included in the rules? I thought it was just common sense. (Having the feeling I'll get reported now. At least we'll know).

If I violated a BCO rule with that post, I'd like to know which one it is and I will rephrase the post so as to not be in breach. Otherwise, mods, fyi, clue me in please - thanks! If you believe I should edit tell me.

I can't make changes, though, unless the edit and delete functions are returned for that particular post.

I think we can all work this out like adults. If people can say, openly and in this thread,  what aspects of a post offended them, we can have a dialogue. The funny thing is, the ONE post we were all clear in calling offensive is still up....

It seems that posts are now being reported belatedly. Perhaps the thought is that no one will notice. My advice to everyone here (especially Canadians) - check the status of your posts.

Cherryl - hope you had a wonderful weekend. I would order a night cap but I think nature is taking its course and tiring me very quickly.

Hoping for a good sleep but not too good! 

Wow, YramAL, Interesting.

Well, maybe to find that answer I should rephrase: If you are someone who reported that post, would you care to say what rule it violated?

Mary, if you are correct, then that is a rule violation. You can't report posts simply because they say a name.  

I was at work that day, the radio was on when it all started. It was so confusing. It was unbelievable to me once the second plane hit the tower and when we heard there was a third crash, well, I could feel my self start to panick for our nieghbors in the US! It felt as though a war had begun as we were all listening dumbstruck to the announcers. Once I got home I was consumed by the television and could not leave it. For days every chance I had I would watch with horror and disbelief that this had actually taken place. I still to this day am dumbstuck any time they replay the horrors of that day. It greatly saddens me that so many perished needlessly.

Today I watched the memorials in NYC, Penn, and Gander, I can't imagine the heartbreak so many have endured, and yet so many have reached out on both sides of the border and some have made everlasting friendships. I will never forget! God Bless America, May you always be free!

Ann, your recollection of that day had tears in my eyes.

Athena:

First, I did not report your post or any other post.  Second, I did find your comment (somewhat) inflammatory - you are essentially saying "you have the right not to read".  In other words, this thread belongs to this group and if you don't like anything here - go away.  That's why I posted here after your comment and Sunflowers.  I'm only replying here now because you solicited opinion - not to start something late on a Sunday night.

Regards.

To Blue and all who know gracie1 -

Gracie asked that I say hello to you all.  She doesn't have the energy to read or post and doesn't want to bother her DH anymore, as he has so much on his mind.

She's not doing well but is taking some supplements suggested by another board member, and hopes to feel better and get some more time through them.

We all love you, Gracie!  I hope the supplements give you some relief.

Hugs always!

E

I can't believe anyone would stoop so low.  I'm not going to go looking for it, either.  Why read something so disgusting?

Why would anyone want to "start something on Sunday night" when they can do it every Friday????????!

Maybe I missed something but I don't see anyone accusing you, buttercup, of reporting anyone's posts. Why do you feel like you're being accused?

Unless you're Laura?? Because that's the only name anyone mentioned at all. 

Mary 

My brother passed away from complications of Parkinson's 5 years ago yesterday. He was 43 years old. His was early onset like Michael J. Fox's. Michael J. Fox was always my brother's hero. It's good to see him surviving and thriving.

Mary 

Yramal: 

Two hours ago, Athena ask the mods or "anyone else that could provide information" to give her feedback since she does not understand what she did.  Since you participated in the conversation with her, surely you remember it.  I gave her what information I had since (after all) she did ask.  You don't have to like it - no one one this thread has to like it.  Again, this is a public thread.

It really is a testament to his abilities and his strength of will that he is still acting.  He was a recurring character in The Good Wife last season.  He was on Letterman the other night -- what a stunning sense of humour he has!

Hugs for Gracie.  E, thanks for your update and for keeping in touch with her.