I think its the exaggeration I can't stand

Oh yes GSM eggstremely painful.

Followed by constipation I fear.

I’ve just eaten an omelette made with two dozen eggs.
Now that’s eggsageration.

Delila

Don’t you think the wider audience listening to exaggerated spoutings can usually discriminate between exxageration and the truth NotSpaghetti?

No, I think many people in that wider audience are taken in. Especially if things are said often enough and with enough force!

I don't mind the exaggerations, its the put down comments
that are rude and unnecessary

MerylStreep

Kate1949

I think it's very kind of you to constantly tell us we are wrong volver.

Couldn’t agree more, Katie. I don’t think we show Volver enough gratitude for how she educates us.

Where has that happened on this thread ! What does that have to with the OP ?

I think people do it because it’s easy ? Or an attempt to just have their viewpoint come over as the only possible opinion ?

eazybee

^All politicians are in it for themselves^

Of course they are, as is everyone in whatever career, job, vocation they choose for themselves. People work to earn a living and they generally choose to do something they enjoy, they think they are good at, that brings them pleasure, that will benefit themselves as well as others. even nuns and monks and the clergy.

Said of design build contractors as well. It's false and annoying. They're in fact building what people want or couldn't stay in business.

It's possible to avoid reading posts by someone whose posts one has learned to dislike or whose posts bore one.

i don’t like the constant sniping that goes on, it’s very boring to read
So is constantly being told how wrong you are.

I get annoyed and tend to avoid, posts with exaggerated or over the top content. I love a debate, as long as it’s reasonable and not personal. I know we all feel very passionate about some things, that’s different for us all (though the same thing often) and that’s ok as long as you realise it’s your opinion and you have no right to impose your view on others. I felt very passionate about the H&M posts for various reasons and tried not to say too much as that’s not a good time to post. I enjoy most posts and get most out of the ones where experienced people have something to say about current affairs. I do not like the constant sniping that goes on, it’s very boring to read.

I totally agree with Volver on this, which is why I got so annoyed by some of the comments on the thread about the Met Police Officer convicted of rape, and was then subsequently accused of wearing rose tinted glasses'. I get intensely irritated too when people comment on my behalf as in everyone knows or everyone hates'. Maybe it is a mix of language and grammar pedantry and affront that others are speaking for me. By the way, those of you nit picking and jumping on everything Volver says, can I just point out that it is intensely irritating to some of us? We are all entitled to our opinions, and as others have said tackle the ball, not the player.

My DH is the greatest exaggerator I know.
If he quotes a figure or a length of time you have to halve it. I do not know why he does it but he is convinced he is right when questioned.

I enjoy reading Volver's posts and I agree there is some exaggeration on here.
I know I exaggerate about things rather than people eg I told my DD there was loads of snow here when there is half an inch.

I'm not commenting much on this thread yet because I'm interested to see what people say about the OP.

But I am learning just who the sad people are who think that random attacks on other posters are funny, or somehow make them look clever or part of the big girls' gang.

Ouch!!

All politicians are in it for themselves

Of course they are, as is everyone in whatever career, job, vocation they choose for themselves. People work to earn a living and they generally choose to do something they enjoy, they think they are good at, that brings them pleasure, that will benefit themselves as well as others. even nuns and monks and the clergy.

Kate1949

I think it's very kind of you to constantly tell us we are wrong volver.

Couldn’t agree more, Katie. I don’t think we show Volver enough gratitude for how she educates us.

I feel the same when the word ‘we’ is used when speaking of thoughts or feelings. How can it be known that everyone thinks/feels the same thing?

It is something I try not to do, and I suspect, my pernickeytness, irritates a number of people.

What I do not like about broad generalisations is that they turn those covered by them into stereotypes and into 'lumpen proletariat' and this, is where the primrose road to prejudice and the exclusion of groups starts, whether Jews, gay, disabled, communists.

And the rhythm needs that all syllable

Callistemon21

Baggs

Why do people exaggerate so? Presumably just some people, not all people!

Yes. In phrases like "why do people...?" some is understood. All people is only meant when all is specified.

Well, yes, I did presume some people

But never assume anything.

All People That on Earth do Dwell
Sing to The Lord with Cheerful Voice

Is that an exaggeration? An assumption?
Or could it be an order.

It's a command.

NotSpaghetti, do you think people can’t evaluate what is said/claimed? Even on here, a lot of fact- checking goes on, requests for sources, even blatant disbelief.

I think it is important not to exaggerate because some people will believe it and act accordingly. It is a form of lying and can be used to bully people. Why not just be honest?

Baggs

^Why do people exaggerate so? Presumably just some people, not all people!^

Yes. In phrases like "why do people...?" some is understood. All people is only meant when all is specified.

Well, yes, I did presume some people

But never assume anything.

All People That on Earth do Dwell
Sing to The Lord with Cheerful Voice

Is that an exaggeration? An assumption?
Or could it be an order.

Don’t you think the wider audience listening to exaggerated spoutings can usually discriminate between exxageration and the truth NotSpaghetti?