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And they don't intend to get so angry - it escalates. I suppose the discussion could be shifted bodily into the no-holds-barred padded cell area, but by then the damage has ben done.

There's already a forum like that AshTree. It's called "Mumsnet!"

Sounds like we need a de-escalation thread where factions can change the subject and become sociable again. Not a clue how that could work.

Lona . Were we all like that in our youth, but have now mellowed do you think? Or are people generally more rude outspoken these days? (If so, God help Gransnet in a couple of decades )

I certainly become more intolerant of some things as I get older, need to work on that one.
"Couple of decades" ??? I shall be haunting you all by then.

I thought the introduction of the "smileys" "diversion" did just that(de-escalation) -but not a view apparently shared by some.

I think Elegran's suggestion would be great fun a good idea. That Burns poem about seeing ourelves as others see us comes to mind.

I think it would all end in a fit of the giggles.

HQ wouyldn't stand for it.

(Just remembered another one - )

I don't think it was ever very popular...

Maybe just a thread (or whole topic) called "Censored. Abandon hope all ye who enter here" where everyone can rant and swear without being criticised and get whatever they are angry about out of their systems? Anyone of a sensitive disposition would know to avoid it.

I'm sure certain sweary types would love it...
(not you, jingl)

Great idea Elegran- as long as they keep all nastiness and rudeness to THAT thread ;) (which I doubt they would).

Just thought of something - a thread like that certainly would attract t****s and the like...

Hmmm! How to conceal it from the outside world? A password to a secret chamber, like the special interests section of some research libraries, where pornography sensitive texts and artistic pictures are kept?

A subscription fee, perhaps?

Certainly the finer details would need ironing out. I think it's The Onion or maybe Ship of Fools which has the Hell forum.

Subscription fee to be spent on and for those who are not entering the secret chamber?

Hello, guys.
I am a new member here, so i wish i can get alone well with all of you here..If anyone who wants to put forward a different point of view can tell me, I'm very glad...

Hello summer01. It looks as though this thread finished on 4th may. If you hit the 'last hour 'key you will see what has come in recently, or even last day. That will bring up current threads on different forums. Good luck.

Nice one, Bellanonna

I notice that the OP often starts threads and then never contributes further....effective, isn't it?

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