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redwitch 12-29-2013 09:09 AM

How about a moratorium?
 
What if we were to make January a month of no negative posts? That is, if a newbie posts about something occurring, we thank them for the information instead of doubting their word? If someone says something you disagree with, you thank them for their opinion and keep your negative thoughts to yourself? If you get the urge to be snarky, you simply type your response but don't send it (deleting it later)? If you get the urge to be negative for any reason, you say it to yourself but don't post it?

I promise to not roll my eyes at VPL food posts (sorry, VPL, couldn't resist). I promise to not think "snarky" when Doug is being witty (again, just couldn't resist). I promise to not let the praises to the rafters about the Morses get stuck in my craw and "force" me to say something. I promise that if I don't like the food or service in a restaurant, I will keep it to myself for 31 days. I promise to not let those poor, misguided conservative souls get under my skin.

tainsley 12-29-2013 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by redwitch (Post 802736)
What if we were to make January a month of no negative posts? That is, if a newbie posts about something occurring, we thank them for the information instead of doubting their word? If someone says something you disagree with, you thank them for their opinion and keep your negative thoughts to yourself? If you get the urge to be snarky, you simply type your response but don't send it (deleting it later)? If you get the urge to be negative for any reason, you say it to yourself but don't post it?

I promise to not roll my eyes at VPL food posts (sorry, VPL, couldn't resist). I promise to not think "snarky" when Doug is being witty (again, just couldn't resist). I promise to not let the praises to the rafters about the Morses get stuck in my craw and "force" me to say something. I promise that if I don't like the food or service in a restaurant, I will keep it to myself for 31 days. I promise to not let those poor, misguided conservative souls get under my skin.

I second that motion! Happy New Year everyone!

CarolSells 12-29-2013 09:21 AM

Redwitch, you are such a marvelous person. We are all very blessed to be a party to your wisdom.

And how about these:

Let's don't pick on all people of a certain profession because we think we understand how their profession works.

If people post that The Purple People Eater was sighted in their neighborhood just let it go.

True story. A elderly lady in south Atlanta called the police station to report that GIANT turkeys were running all about in her backyard. Deputy rolled his eye, I'm sure, and they all had a good laugh. Turns out that a truck had overturned on nearby I-75 and a bunch of ostriches had escaped!

Golfingnut 12-29-2013 09:39 AM

I'm in.

glgene 12-29-2013 09:49 AM

Yes...during January (and thereafter) a cup filled 50% is 1/2 full...not 1/2 empty.

Ahhh-TV! We're living the dream in Paradise.

Gene

graciegirl 12-29-2013 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by redwitch (Post 802736)
What if we were to make January a month of no negative posts? That is, if a newbie posts about something occurring, we thank them for the information instead of doubting their word? If someone says something you disagree with, you thank them for their opinion and keep your negative thoughts to yourself? If you get the urge to be snarky, you simply type your response but don't send it (deleting it later)? If you get the urge to be negative for any reason, you say it to yourself but don't post it?

I promise to not roll my eyes at VPL food posts (sorry, VPL, couldn't resist). I promise to not think "snarky" when Doug is being witty (again, just couldn't resist). I promise to not let the praises to the rafters about the Morses get stuck in my craw and "force" me to say something. I promise that if I don't like the food or service in a restaurant, I will keep it to myself for 31 days. I promise to not let those poor, misguided conservative souls get under my skin.



Redwitch. You know I think the world of you but never more than today. Excellent plan.


I will try to be nice.

angiefox10 12-29-2013 10:30 AM

I agree!

JE Greenwood 12-29-2013 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redwitch (Post 802736)
What if we were to make January a month of no negative posts? That is, if a newbie posts about something occurring, we thank them for the information instead of doubting their word? If someone says something you disagree with, you thank them for their opinion and keep your negative thoughts to yourself? If you get the urge to be snarky, you simply type your response but don't send it (deleting it later)? If you get the urge to be negative for any reason, you say it to yourself but don't post it?

I promise to not roll my eyes at VPL food posts (sorry, VPL, couldn't resist). I promise to not think "snarky" when Doug is being witty (again, just couldn't resist). I promise to not let the praises to the rafters about the Morses get stuck in my craw and "force" me to say something. I promise that if I don't like the food or service in a restaurant, I will keep it to myself for 31 days. I promise to not let those poor, misguided conservative souls get under my skin.

That is a wonderful idea!

jblum315 12-29-2013 10:38 AM

Redwitch, as usual, is the voice of sanity and I totally agree with her plan.

Karenu 12-29-2013 11:07 AM

Wonderful idea!

shcisamax 12-29-2013 11:11 AM

EXCELENTE ! Such a better thread than mine that focussed on what was wrong ....Redwitch actually came up with a positive solution. Bravo! I'm in.

l2ridehd 12-29-2013 11:13 AM

So for the whole month we can have no dog poop, round about, bad food, or electric vs gas debates? There will be no posts.

TheVillageChicken 12-29-2013 11:17 AM

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shcisamax 12-29-2013 11:26 AM

Now that's the TOTV I remember.

Jhooman 12-29-2013 11:28 AM

I'm in. Well said, your brilliant.

Happy New Year!


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