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Nomad;488952 wrote: Really ?

Then what was that blatantly hostile dust bunny comment about ?


:wah:

I have to put bunnies in somewhere!:-4

Diuretic;488651 wrote: I've definitely avoided some threads. It's not good taste, just good old-fashioned cowardice.


Same here....

Nomad;488890 wrote: Its been my experience that if you say whats on your mind, people will disown you, so choose your battles well and be prepared for the consequences.


Yep....agree !

Bez;488980 wrote: Yep....agree !
Please tell me nobody's disowned you, dear Bez!

some people have the ability to partake in a heated discussion and come out the other end unscathed because they have respect for the other participants.



some people enter a heated discussion without restraint and it ends up in a slanging match.



I personally avoid the latter, some call it cowardice.... I call it 'self-preservation'.

Accountable;488982 wrote: Please tell me nobody's disowned you, dear Bez!


Not sure...maybe people just ignore me.....or have me on IGNORE.....

Bez;488984 wrote: some people have the ability to partake in a heated discussion and come out the other end unscathed because they have respect for the other participants.



some people enter a heated discussion without restraint and it ends up in a slanging match.



I personally avoid the latter, some call it cowardice.... I call it 'self-preservation'.




Your drinking wine arent you ?

:p

Nomad;488987 wrote: Your drinking wine arent you ?

:p


Not yet.....but it's a good idea....mmmm...red or white....I'll go for the red !

Bez;488984 wrote: some people have the ability to partake in a heated discussion and come out the other end unscathed because they have respect for the other participants.



some people enter a heated discussion without restraint and it ends up in a slanging match.



I personally avoid the latter, some call it cowardice.... I call it 'self-preservation'.


I'd call it "wisdom" Bez! No need to get involved in heated unbridled flaming debates! Of which the end result just brings disention to the Garden!

On rare occasions in some heated debates, if I really feel strongly enough about something I would like to get across, I pick & choose my posted words very carefully (& read & reread it over several times for my intent) so as to avoid adding to, or further fuleing the conflict.

Betty Boop;488953 wrote: :p :wah: I can just see your face now!

Instead of going to buy more chocs you don't like, you should be jumping in that completely opposite to mine vehicle of yours, and visiting me :driving:


They are not chocs, they are fondant creams, devoid of anything even remotely chocolate...I'll have you know (that should have gone at the beginning but I'm tired.)

And, as regards the car, Betty, it's not the opposite of yours, it's almost the same...I don't know, you're not with it today, are you? That should have gone...blah blah blah etc.)



Oops, off topic alert...at least I'm being honest

cars;489008 wrote: I'd call it "wisdom" Bez! No need to get involved in heated unbrideled flaming debates! Of which the end result just brings disention to the Garden!

On rare occasions in some heated debates, if I really feel strongly enough about something I would like to get across, I pick & choose my posted words very carefully (& read & reread it over several times for my intent) so as to avoid adding to, or further fuleing the conflict.


Sometimes I jump in as 'peacemaker' cars, but you can get caught in the 'crossfire' sometimes !

theia;489017 wrote: They are not chocs, they are fondant creams, devoid of anything even remotely chocolate...I'll have you know (that should have gone at the beginning but I'm tired.)



And, as regards the car, Betty, it's not the opposite of yours, it's almost the same...I don't know, you're not with it today, are you? That should have gone...blah blah blah etc.)





Oops, off topic alert...at least I'm being honest


So your happy for all this lot to know that not only do you want my cardi and my scarf, you bought an almost identical car to me! :wah:

You'll be wanting my man next

Betty Boop;489051 wrote: So your happy for all this lot to know that not only do you want my cardi and my scarf, you bought an almost identical car to me! :wah:

You'll be wanting my man next


Hide him Betty....you know it makes sense !

Bez;489053 wrote: Hide him Betty....you know it makes sense !




:wah:

I always say what i think and will reply to a post if ive got an opinion on the particular matter, if not or if ive simply no interest ill not bother, im quite tactful though and see no point in being a t*at because im typing to somebody rather than speaking face to face to them

Betty Boop;489051 wrote: So your happy for all this lot to know that not only do you want my cardi and my scarf, you bought an almost identical car to me! :wah:

You'll be wanting my man next


And why did I buy an almost identical car to yours, Betty? :driving:



No, I won't want your man...he might actually be nice, and that would never do :-5

theia;489088 wrote: And why did I buy an almost identical car to yours, Betty? :driving:





No, I won't want your man...he might actually be nice, and that would never do :-5




:wah:



why did you buy a car almost identical to mine? I don't know! You make it sound like I dragged you to my garage and made you do it!

Betty Boop;489092 wrote: :wah:



why did you buy a car almost identical to mine? I don't know! You make it sound like I dragged you to my garage and made you do it!




I did tell you at the time, Betty...apart from the fact that I was loathe to buy another ford because the after sales service wasn't very good at the local dealership, my kids have always had corsas until recently, my granddaughter currently has one, and when it was time to replace my old car, my son in law thought a corsa would be ideal, and economical, for me...I couldn't afford to go for the new design and the local dealership had just two left of the old design, both grey....

pompom;489113 wrote: Theia, I have to confess I bought a car like your previous one (Fiesta) (although I didn't know it was your previous one:() - you might've told me, I would've got a Corsa :p


Sorry :yh_doh

Betty Boop;489051 wrote: So your happy for all this lot to know that not only do you want my cardi and my scarf, you bought an almost identical car to me! :wah:

You'll be wanting my man next


Oooooooooh who's the man then :sneaky: you've said it on open forum so we all have to know the details

buttercup;489137 wrote: Oooooooooh who's the man then :sneaky: you've said it on open forum so we all have to know the details




:wah: hehe hence the after my statement silly!

Bez;488986 wrote: Not sure...maybe people just ignore me.....or have me on IGNORE
Bez on Ignore? :yh_rotfl :yh_rotfl :yh_rotfl :yh_rotfl

I think to answer your question honestly, I more or less say what I think, though I tend not to make it too personal, as I don't find getting personal with people I don't really now either useful or enjoyable. I naturally try and get one with everyone as much as I can, but I don't analyze why too much, its just my way I suppose.

'BallyBob....you're such a GUY!

Oh no. OH NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! O H N O !!!!!

The GREY CAR CAPER

This is UGLY...

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AussiePam;489234 wrote: Oh no. OH NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! O H N O !!!!!

The GREY CAR CAPER

This is UGLY...

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes Pam. I think this amounts to quite an escalation in hostilities :yh_giggle

*getting out some theme music*

(Should I put up some barricades?)

Look, you lot !!!! WE CANNOT HAVE THIS KIND OF THING IN HERE NOW

Tombstone will be down on us like a ton of bricks!!!



...

Which Lulu can use for the barricades. Waste not want not!

I think I mostly speak my mind here.

There are definitely occasions, however, where I steer clear of certain threads.

I've learned that it's better to pick and choose the battles you are going to fight . . .

. . . because you can't win them all :-6

buttercup;488638 wrote: Do you say what is expected of you to say as a forum member or :sneaky: if you cant.

Do you avoid the thread?

In honesty there have been some threads i just have to avoid because if i was completely honest someone would take offence & its just not worth the outcry.

If thats true of you, what does that say about you? or me come to think about it

Please think about it before answering
i've been trying to make the first thought that comes to mind after reading what the thread starter wrote, i don't worry about offending someone, if i do sorry, you'll get over it, we're all enttled to our opinions.