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Maturity test
Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:02 pm
by minks
Ok we have seen some cool comments about how mature we seem here (all of you stop laughing behind your hands)
I wanna throw out this question for fun, if someone started a nasty rumor about you right now here in FG how would you handle it? Would you loose it and get defensive and make a scene or would you just blow it off, laugh and carry on.
NO NO it is not happening I just am bored and want to know how you all would act.
Come on out an play, it's friday and if you are in boggy soggy weather I am feeling sorry for you, it is sunnnnneeeeee here.
So go on give it a stab.
Minks
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:06 pm
by valerie
Off with their heads!! Every single last one!!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Anasasafrassy
:yh_giggle :yh_dance :yh_battin
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:10 pm
by Bez
Mmmmm...I hope I would be tactful but I would probably turn a bit 'frosty' for a while. I doubt I would have a blazing row (in public) but it's hard to say. I tend to take things to heart so I would be 'boo hooing' to one or two of my friends here via PMs...be warned

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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:10 pm
by pina
I'm not sure what I would do, probably depending on how bad the rumour was I would put one post in defending myself then ignore anything else said. If it wasn't anything too serious then I would just go along with it.
What have you heard about me? :wah:
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:13 pm
by minks
pina wrote: I'm not sure what I would do, probably depending on how bad the rumour was I would put one post in defending myself then ignore anything else said. If it wasn't anything too serious then I would just go along with it.
What have you heard about me? :wah:
ALL good things my dear.
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:19 pm
by Bez
valerie wrote: Off with their heads!! Every single last one!!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Anasasafrassy
:yh_giggle :yh_dance :yh_battin
And YES to what valeries said...:yh_beatup
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:27 pm
by abbey
I've had it done to me, and i ignored it and put them on ignore.
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:28 pm
by koan
There is probably much that hasn't been said about me but it doesn't seem like it.
Rumours can be quite funny or deadly depending on the comments. In real life I tried to create a rumour about myself once and failed miserably. Other people succeed at it much better. I'm just not a good liar. I suppose, to some extent, it is better to be talked about than not at all...in the end there is little one can do to stop it, all we can control is our reactions.
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:29 pm
by chonsigirl
Well, the old saying, "Sticks and stones.............." just ignore them.
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:34 pm
by Bez
chonsigirl wrote: Well, the old saying, "Sticks and stones.............." just ignore them.
I guess it depends on what is being said. if it's a character assasination, and other people believe what's being said, then one has to stand up and be heard. If it's just 'silliness' it's probably right to IGNORE.
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:35 pm
by chonsigirl
Yes, you have a point, Bez. How would one defend themselves so, this is the internet and all?
I am glad it is just a thinking question and is not something that is happening here.
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:43 pm
by minks
I think personally I would have to eat the offender for lunch....
Riiiiight
ok I would state my case flat out, and defend myself then let it go and ignore it. I feel I am getting old because confrontation sure does not float my boat like it used to many moons ago.
my before and after attitudes
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:43 pm
by Bez
chonsigirl wrote: Yes, you have a point, Bez. How would one defend themselves so, this is the internet and all?
I am glad it is just a thinking question and is not something that is happening here.
Difficult to say Chonsi. These are all hypothetical thoughts and I have not been personally involved in such circumstances in the real or cyber world thanks goodness.
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:44 pm
by chonsigirl

Ha! The little cutie on the couch is much more fun!
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:45 pm
by minks
No no Chonsi, this is NOT related anything at all, I was just curious as to how us mature folks handle such situations.
Thinking back to my teens, I would not have been able to let things just "roll off my back" funny I feel old suddenly..... sigh
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:45 pm
by Bez
chonsigirl wrote:

Ha! The little cutie on the couch is much more fun!
Absolutely ! :-4
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:45 pm
by minks
chonsigirl wrote:

Ha! The little cutie on the couch is much more fun!
less stress too ahahaha better for the blood pressure levels.
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:48 pm
by chonsigirl
You know, I think I am always the last to hear gossip or things like that. Even as a teenage girl. I always ask a student at school if something happened, they always know first!
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:53 pm
by minks
chonsigirl wrote: You know, I think I am always the last to hear gossip or things like that. Even as a teenage girl. I always ask a student at school if something happened, they always know first!
I think that is a good thing mind you.
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:55 pm
by Bez
minks wrote: No no Chonsi, this is NOT related anything at all, I was just curious as to how us mature folks handle such situations.
Thinking back to my teens, I would not have been able to let things just "roll off my back" funny I feel old suddenly..... sigh
He he he...no one who wears a 'wacky' pink cowboy hat feels old....I just don't believe it
By the way....there have been loads of versions of your pink hat on sale over here. I've seen a couple of trendy teenagers wearing them today...you old trend setter you !!!

Even gott'em in Marks and Spencers.
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:59 pm
by minks
Bez wrote: He he he...no one who wears a 'wacky' pink cowboy hat feels old....I just don't believe it
By the way....there have been loads of versions of your pink hat on sale over here. I've seen a couple of trendy teenagers wearing them today...you old trend setter you !!!

Even gott'em in Marks and Spencers.
Oh get out!!!
that is just too funny, well I gave the hat to my oldest daughter upon my return, I will try and get a pic of her with it....
Oh today I feel old, not enough sleep last nite and I am dragging my sorry self around. I want my slippers wahhhhhhh:-1
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 2:02 pm
by Bez
minks wrote: Oh get out!!!
that is just too funny, well I gave the hat to my oldest daughter upon my return, I will try and get a pic of her with it....
Oh today I feel old, not enough sleep last nite and I am dragging my sorry self around. I want my slippers wahhhhhhh:-1
You just have a relaxing weekend and 're-charge' those batteries.
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 2:07 pm
by minks
Bez wrote: You just have a relaxing weekend and 're-charge' those batteries.
A nap under my desk would be good right about... now
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 2:09 pm
by devist8me
I can't think of anything anyone could say to throw me into a full blown hissy fit. If it pissed me off too bad, I'd just leave for a few weeks and wait until other rumors were started about others :wah:
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 2:10 pm
by Bez
minks wrote: A nap under my desk would be good right about... now
Oh Lord...I forgot the time difference and that you are at work. Poor you. How long before you get to go home ?
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 2:13 pm
by minks
Bez wrote: Oh Lord...I forgot the time difference and that you are at work. Poor you. How long before you get to go home ?
1.25 longgggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg hours

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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 2:14 pm
by minks
devist8me wrote: I can't think of anything anyone could say to throw me into a full blown hissy fit. If it pissed me off too bad, I'd just leave for a few weeks and wait until other rumors were started about others :wah:
ooo good idea
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 2:14 pm
by chonsigirl
*kicking the clock*
Is it going faster yet, Minks?
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 2:20 pm
by Bez
chonsigirl wrote: *kicking the clock*
Is it going faster yet, Minks?
Wind the hands on a bit Minks

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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 2:25 pm
by cherandbuster
Since I am pretty new here, I'm sure I would take it too personally.
One of my problems is that I like to be liked.
Gotta remember that respect is more important.
Please don't hurt my feelings and make me sad!
At least until you know me better:)
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 2:27 pm
by chonsigirl
Oh, I hope no one hurts your feelings!
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 2:31 pm
by Accountable
cherandbuster wrote: Since I am pretty new here, I'm sure I would take it too personally.
One of my problems is that I like to be liked.
Gotta remember that respect is more important.
Please don't hurt my feelings and make me sad!
At least until you know me better:)Yup yup *nods*
My mood at the time I find out goes miles toward how I react. If I'm in a good mood, virtually nothing can shake it. If I'm already down on myself for something, I'm definitely less predictable.
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 2:35 pm
by cherandbuster
Accountable wrote: My mood at the time I find out goes miles toward how I react. If I'm in a good mood, virtually nothing can shake it. If I'm already down on myself for something, I'm definitely less predictable.
Agreed.
If I'm edgy or feeling negative, then I'm more liable to react emotionally vs. rationally. I would react with my heart instead of my head.
And maybe regret it:-3
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 2:46 pm
by minks
cherandbuster wrote: Agreed.
If I'm edgy or feeling negative, then I'm more liable to react emotionally vs. rationally. I would react with my heart instead of my head.
And maybe regret it:-3
aw human nature is so delicate at times. And true mood and environment aids in how we handle situations.
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 3:00 pm
by chonsigirl
Yes, I wish I would learn to handle washing the dishes more diligently!
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 3:13 pm
by minks
chonsigirl wrote: Yes, I wish I would learn to handle washing the dishes more diligently!
oh and I wish for the same with vacuming
but my mood swings prevent me from doing so in a cheery manner

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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 3:16 pm
by chonsigirl
:wah: I just finished cleaning the dowstairs for the weekend-gosh, it won't last! I'll have to do it again!
Always wanted those robot vacuums, that go around the room and vacuum it while you're gone.......................
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 3:17 pm
by minks
chonsigirl wrote: :wah: I just finished cleaning the dowstairs for the weekend-gosh, it won't last! I'll have to do it again!
Always wanted those robot vacuums, that go around the room and vacuum it while you're gone.......................
HAH I tried to get Jr Minks to do the job on her 2 days off but noooooooo she slept in ... rotten kid grrrrrrrrrrr
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 3:22 pm
by chonsigirl
:p Yeah, and kids love to leave the dishes for me after work................like come on young'uns!
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 3:48 pm
by Nomad
minks wrote: Ok we have seen some cool comments about how mature we seem here (all of you stop laughing behind your hands)
I wanna throw out this question for fun, if someone started a nasty rumor about you right now here in FG how would you handle it? Would you loose it and get defensive and make a scene or would you just blow it off, laugh and carry on.
NO NO it is not happening I just am bored and want to know how you all would act.
Come on out an play, it's friday and if you are in boggy soggy weather I am feeling sorry for you, it is sunnnnneeeeee here.
So go on give it a stab.
Minks
Your going to blast me now right ? Whadid I do ?
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 4:01 pm
by pantsonfire321@aol.com
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 4:53 pm
by sunny104
I'd probably laugh it off, everyone should know me by now and Acc. and JB know that I'm the same dorky goofball in person as I am on here!

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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 5:39 pm
by Nomad
mrsK wrote: I would make sure that it was about me first & foremost just so there is no mistake whatsoever,then I would want to know why & how it came about.Then it would be battles stations:-6
Oh puleeze :rolleyes: a fluffy lil koala bear......battle stations

:-4
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 5:45 pm
by nvalleyvee
minks wrote: Ok we have seen some cool comments about how mature we seem here (all of you stop laughing behind your hands)
I wanna throw out this question for fun, if someone started a nasty rumor about you right now here in FG how would you handle it? Would you loose it and get defensive and make a scene or would you just blow it off, laugh and carry on.
NO NO it is not happening I just am bored and want to know how you all would act.
Come on out an play, it's friday and if you are in boggy soggy weather I am feeling sorry for you, it is sunnnnneeeeee here.
So go on give it a stab.
Minks
I did both.......so go figure. I have a real inner place that wants to understand everbody. When BTS got banned..........I was pissed. But hey I'm back now. I have always made my own way.
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 6:24 pm
by kitten
cherandbuster wrote: Since I am pretty new here, I'm sure I would take it too personally.
One of my problems is that I like to be liked.
Gotta remember that respect is more important.
Please don't hurt my feelings and make me sad!
At least until you know me better:)
i think everyone likes to be liked dosent matter how new they are here.
i think we'd all like to be liked and respected and talked nicely to.
i think the problem is that all people jump to conclusions to quickly without knowing all the facts and dont always bother looking for the truth once they've decided on what there opinion is.
i think most people are to quick to judge and dont give other people the benefit of the doubt. people are very judgemental overall i think and it can be very hard to get people to see that you meant something in a nice or funny way once they have decided that you are being unkind or thoughtless or mean for some reason.
this is ment as a thoughtful post and i am not being judgemental to anyone here just saying what i think about life in general
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 7:18 pm
by CARLA
I leaning toward "KICKIN ASS AND TAKING NAMES..!!" :wah: :wah: I'm mature ..
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Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2006 2:44 am
by golem
Interesting responses.
Me?
I’m 60 years old and after my life to date it’s unlikely that anyone COULD start a rumor about me that didn’t have at least a grain of truth somewhere in it!
(Well, rule out pedophilia, cruelty to animals, or converting to islam.)
Otherwise I might play along with it for a laugh!
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Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2006 6:44 am
by cherandbuster
CARLA wrote: I leaning toward "KICKIN ASS AND TAKING NAMES..!!" :wah: :wah: I'm mature ..
Right on, Carla!!