Phoenix's Curse

Becjett your post is just rude.

If you are going to post a curse or a poem or a story on the internet then some people arent going to like it. People are allowed to hold different opinions.

It was a clue GSM. But I didn't know the story behind it.
But those who didn't know Phoenix wouldn't get it.
As I said, it would have been better to explain right away, instead of having all the unpleasantness.

It is obvious the poem in the OP is a joke but it seems some people have had a sense of humour by-pass. I didn't know Phoenix but I took it to be a joke. (Here's a hint - curses aren't real!)

Is it going to become necessary to have to add footnotes to all posts in order that someone doesn't take offence? I have noticed that some people are already marking their threads as being "lighthearted"

nadateturbe

There is no mention of Phoenix in the OP.
I knew Phoenix and didn't get the connection.

The title, Phoenix’s Curse, wasn’t enough for you?

Delila

The OP, as it stood, made no sense, other than appearing to be a curse on Kittylester’s SIL.

Those who don’t know the history could only take it on face value, and responded accordingly. An explanation at the outset could have avoided any misunderstanding.

Same comment. Some posters seem to have been on GN for so long and know all about each other. Newcomers cannot guess.

On another thread, some posters say Johnson should not have been called 'a fat ponce'! I am sure the man cursed here has not hurt as many as Johnson has.

Callistemon21

kittylester

People who read the thread about remembering a much loved poster who only died a year ago having been hounded off gn when she was terminally ill.

Yes, that was shocking.

Why was she hounded off? I was here but I must have missed it. How awful.

I’ve just copied out the Curse of the Gammon to pass around the family in a couple of months - so thanks to whoever posted it.
And I must say I found some of the comments about the other poem sanctimonious in the extreme.

There is no mention of Phoenix in the OP.
I knew Phoenix and didn't get the connection.

Delila

Yes, GSM, I think it is too much to expect.

Agree.

Yes, GSM, I think it is too much to expect.

There was already another thread remembering Phoenix on the anniversary of her death. Is it too much to expect that people, some of whom seem to read every thread, would have noticed that and put two and two together?

The OP, as it stood, made no sense, other than appearing to be a curse on Kittylester’s SIL.

Those who don’t know the history could only take it on face value, and responded accordingly. An explanation at the outset could have avoided any misunderstanding.

Honeysuckles response was understandable.
I too was baffled.
Someone could have "jumped in" and explained. And that would have prevented everything that followed which spoilt the thread.
Just my opinion.

People were just asking for clarification - what’s wrong with that?
Jumping in and attacking the OP wasn't just asking for clarification.

Asking for clarification would be: "I don't understand, could you explain please?"

Nothing at all Delila.

Unfortunately some people even when given an explanation do not accept the answer and still persist. Sometimes it is wise to retire gracefully rather than cause more upset.

The OP was ok, if confusing, it’s the response by those in the know to those not in the know that’s unnecessarily exclusive. People were just asking for clarification - what’s wrong with that?

Maybe others should follow the same advice, Calli. And show some respect for the departed.

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Missie22

I do remember the lady in question. BUT I dont feel a need to know everything that is posted on here, good, bad or indifferent.

Well, my advice to myself is to ignore posts that don't interest me and then there's no need to comment.

The poem was posted in a light hearted way .......I accept that we all have a different sense of humour. Not all posts have to be serious surely. Thats the point of a forum, we all have views if you dont understand what the comment is all about ask nicely or keep quiet.........easy eh?

StarDreamer
I belong to other chat sites. Some I haven’t been on very long.
It’s obvious from some of the threads that these people have known each other a long time and have a history together.
I wouldn’t dream of interrupting their conversation.

Meaning?

I do remember the lady in question. BUT I dont feel a need to know everything that is posted on here, good, bad or indifferent.

Exactly. Too
Much hounding people off