[Just Susan]

The remark was uncalled for, no matter how you look at it...it was rude.

What I want to know is........

WHY ARE MEN READING AND POSTING ON THE FEMININE FORUM???

OUT, OUT, EVERY ONE OF YOU, SHOO!!!

[Peachie]

Originally Posted by Just Susan

The remark was uncalled for, no matter how you look at it...it was rude.

What I want to know is........

WHY ARE MEN READING AND POSTING ON THE FEMININE FORUM???

OUT, OUT, EVERY ONE OF YOU, SHOO!!!

Susan, that is one of the difficulties in managing a forum, I would imagine. Without signing up face to face with a forum administrator we have no clue if this poster is male or female. There are known to be trolls of either sex. On the other hand, it could be a former disgruntled poster under a new identity rather than a new disgruntled poster, lol.

[Just Susan]

Hi Peachie,
I agree the identity of NavyCo is unknown, but we know the other two males.

I also agree it is hard to manage a Forum this size and that trolls and other undesireables can easily temporarily join this Forum. I think though with the help of the members, the Admin does a pretty good job keeping up with them.

I wonder sometimes at the guidelines used but ...

Anyway I think Michelle Obama should wear winter white. I think that color will make her look the most elegant...the most like a First Lady of a great land.

[chuckinca]

Originally Posted by Just Susan

The remark was uncalled for, no matter how you look at it...it was rude.

What I want to know is........

WHY ARE MEN READING AND POSTING ON THE FEMININE FORUM???

OUT, OUT, EVERY ONE OF YOU, SHOO!!!

Men are reading and posting to new posts, not necessarily to the fem forum.

With the new system the latest posts are at the bottom of the open page and do not list what forum they are from.

[renielarson]

Aside from who posts and who doesn't (women vs. men) I have something to say.

Fashion industry is driven by demand. Demand is determined by what women do or do not like. Michelle Obama plays a pivotal role in this decision, as Jacque Kennedy did. Our styles are a mirror image of celebrities, like it or not.

I do not find this a trivial subject. Our economy is based on consumerism and women buying clothes (or getting new hair styles) are important aspects of boosting our economy.

Perhaps you don't think this is an important issue, but in my opinion, anything that boosts the economy is crucial at this point...no matter how trivial you might think it is.

[Just Susan]

You know what Chuck I absolutely agree with you. I have found myself drawn to posts that have been in threads I don't usually go to also.

So just curious what part of the title "Michelle Obama's Inauguration gown" attracted you guys to this thread?

[Cassie325]

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[chelsea24]

Originally Posted by NavyCO

Gracie Girl--If this is the kind of dribble that YOU worry about in life, when the world and U.S. has much bigger problems. God help you. Get a life and worry about real things that matter.

A former Navy CO.

I'm sorry but no Navy CO would be this rude. I particularly love the Navy as two of my favorite cousins served in it. You dishonor them. Keep your opinions to yourself. You know nothing at all about Gracie. And guess what! This is a very interesting subject to many women. As stated before, why are you even in this forum???

Oh I see, don't ask don't tell! Keep movin' swabbie.

[renielarson]

I'm sitting here quite bewildered why NavyCo's post wasn't deleted. It was a nasty, rude response to a very kind lady's opinion.

Why am I bewildered? In my opinion, if that post had been written by me, the administrators would have deleted it immediately....just as I'm sure this post will be. If you are one who reads this quickly...watch and see. It will be gone in a matter of time.

Administrators?....what criteria do you use to determine what posts you will let slide by here and what posts you won't?

I think you need to develop a rubric so all is fair and there is no subjective ruling. Subjective ruling lends itself to favoritism....which is recognized.

[Peachie]

Originally Posted by brightspot01

I'm sitting here quite bewildered why NavyCo's post wasn't deleted. It was a nasty, rude response to a very kind lady's opinion and question.

Why am I bewildered? In my opinion, if that post had been written by me, the administrators would have deleted it immediately....just as I'm sure this post will be. If you are one who reads this quickly...watch and see. It will be gone in a matter of time.

Administrators?....what criteria do you use to determine what posts you will let slide by here and what posts you won't?

I think you need to develop a rubric so all is fair and there is no subjective ruling. Subjective ruling lends itself to favoritism....which is recognized.

I agree, Bright, and I wonder if anyone is watching the store... between this post and the Eve post, (which makes TOTV appear as though they pander for desperate men), being left untouched, it is a puzzle. Maybe they are garnering a lot of hits, what's up admins?

[Boomer]

Originally Posted by NavyCO

Gracie Girl--If this is the kind of dribble that YOU worry about in life, when the world and U.S. has much bigger problems. God help you. Get a life and worry about real things that matter.

A former Navy CO.

Those who enjoy this board so much are "of an age" so to speak. And I am willing to bet that there is not one among us who has not experienced great sadness somewhere along the way. And unless we are complete idiots, we cannot help but have deep disquiet for the direction of our country and the direction of our world.

But to come in here and take us to task for enjoying a little fun is not the right thing to do. A little lightness can be a lovely thing. Even if it cannot completely deliver us from those things that can seem overwhelming at times, we still need need to find a little fun.

I certainly hope that this board does not take the direction of those who try to make themselves feel better by trying to make others feel worse.

Navy CO, I hope you will rethink us and join us for some fun along this so often difficult way. Sometimes a light little topic can be just what we need for a few minutes.

Peace.

Boomer

[Blondie]

NavyCo...I just visited your profile, and under Friends it says "has not made any"....I understand why.
One lesson I have learned in life is.....it is never okay to be rude, and if you are rude in an impulsive moment....apologize.

[chuckinca]

Originally Posted by Just Susan

You know what Chuck I absolutely agree with you. I have found myself drawn to posts that have been in threads I don't usually go to also.

So just curious what part of the title "Michelle Obama's Inauguration gown" attracted you guys to this thread?

It was near the top of the recent posts and I was viewing most of those new posts. Not that it was an attraction, more that it wasn't obviously something that had no interest. And it was listed like this: Michelle Obama's..., so who's to know it was about her choice of dress for the inauguration.

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[Just Susan]

And you came back this time because???? I am laughing Chuck. I think you read this Forum all the time out of curiosity.

Cold out there in the Eastbay this week, isn't it?

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Typically the new first lady chooses a "flag color". I think she would look lovely in white with her dark complexion. What is your pick for her and her little girls? Just fun to guess.

I think the new first lady would be striking in pale pink.

As far as posts by Eve and NavyCo ... some people's comments are really best ignored.