Thoughtful Posting

So I'm a "newdie"
just as well this is not video-linked NanandG

Jalima I know

Adjusts Pjs !

That's how I know I'm retired - 10:45 and still in my pjs . Oh well another coffee won't hurt

Several pages since I left for the news yesterday!

I don't think the OP sounds teacherish at all but do think that some of the people who have accused her of being such and of being patronising have come across as such. Of course nothing wrong with being one but to use it as an accusation seems harsh to me. I think she has put the same old feelings which come up every now and again rather well, better than I did years ago when admittedly things were much worse.

They way we choose to interpret the intentions of a poster is up to us but I think it reflects our own personality and perhaps we should think what that says about us as individuals.

No gin knocking about anywhere in our family j. We were lucky if we got a cup of Camp coffee.

Imperfect meant well and I thought she put it very well. Not nice to discourage people who are trying to make things more pleasant for others.

Ah yes, Camp coffee!
There was a bottle of sherry from last Christmas (or the one before) and a bottle of brandy for medicinal purposes in the sideboard in our house.

Glad it's not only me nandg. Don't know what's got into me these last few days.

And I've just spilt half a packet of porridge oats on the floor.

Wot! You up yet?

Oh sorry! Didn't see you there wot.

This thread is getting like *soop's kitchen.

#heavensaveus

Yes! Sophie dog woke me at 7 to go outside so thought I would stay up. I'm going to start spring cleaning 'cos I'm bored.

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Wow! Spring cleaning. I'm going to Tesco on my bike. Just for a little bit of excitement.

If you are still bored when you've finished, wot just pop up here and do mine.

See you in 2 weeks, then, Elegran. !!

Can't believe how many new posts have been made on here this morning!

I agree with wot and don't see anything wrong with imperfect's OP. Her post isn't aggressive, but well intentioned. I agree with what she said, but can also understand why some people take umbrage at her comments. As she said, she's put her head above the parapet and got a varied response, but stuck to her guns and defended her comments well.

I've no doubt there will be a similar post in a few months time and we'll all dance around this subject again. That's life on a forum.

PS I'm still in my PJs too

Posts that begin with "I can't believe...!" remind me of my mum. "Can you credit it?" "You won't believe...!"

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We all have our crosses to bear

Jingl I'm beginning to see pjs as "home office wear" .

Nonnie Of course nothing wrong with being one[a teacher] but to use it as an accusation seems harsh to me.

I didn't 'use it as an accusation'.
I didn't accuse her of anything.

I just suggested it might be better if she didn't address forum members as if they were her students. There's a difference.

You have sometimes complained about other posters twisting your words - pot and kettle spring to mind.

Yes. Many former teachers have had to readjust their style when posting to equals on Gransnet. Sometimes they forget and revert.

I agree Elegran

jane if you think I have 'twisted your words' I am sorry. Yes, there is a difference but it is very subtle. Interesting that you instantly knew I was talking about what your wrote though rather than any other poster in 12 pages!

For the record I think the OP by Imperfect was fine. I felt her motives were well intentioned and it did not come over to me as a lecture. I agree that some posts do come over as rude which is unnecessary if someone is wanting some help or support. It is a shame if some people leave the forum because of it. I hope Imperfect stays but I wouldn't be surprised if she felt like running!