take care

We all make mistakes, often by not thinking about what we write or say, and about how others in a diverse community such as this will react. In general derogatory words and phrases to do with gender, race or creed aren't acceptable to many, though we will all argue about them. Sensitivity is the key. - not everyone may think the way you do.

It's a pity you are leaving, Poppy after one incident. Your thread on hunting was interesting; I agreed with you but I bet it will not be liked by some of our friends. That's life.

Ana, the thread was "Did you read?" which sounds like many other threads and not to do with goats.
I have now written it down in a book under the heading "GNet to avoid".
I did not expect to have to do that, but sometimes I cannot remember because my brain is so befuddled with drugs.
This is the second time I have written this. I obviously forgot to send the first one!

I think it is a good idea for new members to 'lurk' for a while and get the general feel of the forum before posting, and also to read the guide lines.

Sorry, Jendurham, but surely you would remember the title of a thread you found offensive and wished to avoid in future?

I wish they had taken off the thread about the goats. I find that most offensive.
The title has nothing whatsoever to do with the thread and I find myself opening it as I think it is about something else.
Is there anyway to mark a thread as one you want to avoid?

See "just wanted to say hi" bluebell.There is nothing offensive in that 1

Poppy was misunderstood when he used the term and I am not thinking about the bestiality thread but the earlier one where Poppy introduced himself .Now I am being misunderstood ! Help !!

Well the word was not 'misunderstood ' - it was plain wrong and I find nothing remotely amusing about bestiality

Poppy Leave it a week or so and then come back. That's what I did. I know how upset and you can feel when one word is misunderstood but your first post was quite funny and we need people like you. I think you have justified yourself very well.

That's such a shame, Poppy1 - I'm sure things would have soon settled down, you've made some very interesting contributions on other threads. Don't let this one incident put you off!

Man up Poppy

Oh for heavens sake, just take it and move on, no need to leave! As I understand it, GNHQ have emailed you (obviously I don't know the content)

I have threads deleted, (and asked for some to be deleted ), but we just carry on.

You might notice that some members do not agree with each other over various things, but for the most part people stay and either agree to disagree, or sort of "avoid" threads where they feel they might be tempted to get a bit overheated! (OK, that's not the best way of putting it, and I'm sure someone will be along soon to re-phrase!)