Sorry, but the burka pales to insignificance....

What difference to the (presumed) aim and content of the thread has been made by amending the title? The sentiments are the same, the subject is the same, the anger has still been articulated, so how, divawithattitude, has J08's thread turned into "another example of all that is wrong with gransnet"? Would you care to itemise "all" that is "wrong"?

I would point out that if didn't complain about it and I recognise Jingles right to use the word.
However that does not mean that I have to like, encourage, or approve of this sort of language.

Yep!

I might not like it myself but I would not dream of trying to force others to accept my viewpoint and be petty minded enough to complain when they don't accept my hectoring.

Well said Ana, Jingle I am sorry that your well meant thread has turned into yet another example of all that is wrong with Gransnet.

Yes, the 'Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells' brigade have won the day!

They must all be feeling very proud of themselves...

Well said Katgn
I for one do not like the gratuitous usage of obscene language.

That last line is just so stupid. You would have to have a very twisted mind to see it that way.

I'm not saying anything.

I despair of the new Gransnet.

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Exactly, Jingle. Thought that would get you back. You started a discussion that should have been about the awful situation in a war zone, and an attempt to raise money, but by writing such a provocative title, it got lost. Glad you came back to focus on what the issue is supposed to be about. Didn't need the rant! Peace

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STOP TALKING ABOUT THE FUCKING SWEARWORD! IT'S REALLY NOT THAT IMPORTANT!

I don't like swearing and rarely do it myself, however, I do think it a shame and this thread is concentrating on one word rather than the situation the OP was trying to bring to our attention.

I don't know J08 and wouldn't presume to know her reasoning for using the word she did. We are all adults and have used and heard this word before.

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Yes, no problem about swearing unless it's used to abuse or insult.

Oh and, much as I dislike women wearing the burka I think it's an insult to those that do wear is as a matter of choice to refer to it as a 'fucking burka', and I think HQ should have pulled it.

Not when she's now getting people's attention by NOT being here [used to this by now...]

Not just my comments, but the ones following her departure?

Maybe Jingle could return to the thread she started and respond to the comments?

Abslutely, Sel.

when maybe she has other things to do. I'm departing now having made a comment

From what I've read of j08 comments on various matters I think she genuinely cares about humanity and her thread title expressed her frustration and anger at the Syrian situation. It didn't upset me in the least. Better honest rage than pious sanctimony.

Just check back - Jingle dropped her usual grenade, then departed this thread some time ago, by which time the flame was burning nicely. It's what she does

That was to Ceesnan - comments coming thick and fast!