Clarification on "guidelines&quo t; please

Seems the only recourse is to delete a comment or thread. I reported one the other day which seems deliberately provocative on the thread that was full of diverse views but still very tolerant and polite. The comment I saw cast aspersions about someone's class and values and seemed to me to be 'stirring'. GN came back with a comment that it did not consider it delectable yet they agreed it could be seen as unpleasant. That's all very well, I agree it did not need to be removed but perhaps some other sanction is required.

It doesn't help much if we want to talk about the site in general as phoenix did in her thread.

Oh Lordy!!!!

How long before someone at HQ says "Shut the fuck up!"?

(Bet they're sayhing it in private)

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Charming! (Again)

I'm not sure whether that was offensive or not maryeliza.

Ummmm, let me guess.................

So we can discuss the underlying atmosphere but must do so without mentioning any particular posts, isn't that a bit like discussing communism but never mentioning Marx?

Does get a bit trisher in my first thread that got deleted, I didn't mention any particular posts but did refer slightly obliquely to a particular thread, but only to say how disappointing it was that such a thread should include such posts.

Oh heavens, here I go again................................. I'll get my coat.........

No it will be about childish nudges and winks aimed at specific threads and posters in the usual dog whistle way whilst pearl clutching at how awful ‘some’ (nudge nudge wink wink) posters are whilst those posting are oh so perfect

Phoenix why do you think the rules don’t apply to you?

Maryeliza54 why do you think that common decency and good manners doesn't apply to you?

I'm happy to abide by rules, it's just that sometimes (on here) they can appear to be a bit "flexible" to say the least.

Ok, time to come clean, my twin set and pearls are kept in pristine condition, I regularly have my pearls re-strung to ensure that they can withstand repeated clutching, the re-stringing also ensures that my overuse of lavender water doesn't have an adverse effect on them.

When not doing flower arranging in the church, I am often to be found delivering home made soup to the poor, whether they want it or not.

When visiting the local shop, I avert my gaze from the newspaper rack, as I would be offended by some of the front pages, and do not always have my smelling salts with me.

I struggle through, but manage.

Forgot to add, my constant nudging has left me with an on-going shoulder problem, and of course the obsessive winking has developed into a tic.

I will attempt to bear it with fortitude.

Yours,

Saint Phoenix

This type of thread is so entertaining. It's like going to work, but not actually having to put up with the quibbling. No pressure and I can go home when I feel like it?
I do so appreciate your humor, Phoenix

Thank you, PageTurner

Just what do GNHQ consider worthy of deletion
Probably the one about swearing before too long!!

I'm happy to abide by rules, it's just that sometimes (on here) they can appear to be a bit "flexible" to say the least.
according to whichever mods are on duty, I presume.

Some are too busy eating cake.

my overuse of lavender water
Oh no! Should I dispose of my Jo Malone Lavender Eau de Toilette that is Lavender plus some other obscure scent (Amber, Lovage, Cannabis, whatever?)

Jalima deep breath, calm down, light a Jo Malone and relaaaaaaax!

I shall go and spray myself with lavender and amber ……. relaxing

Oops meant a Jo Malone candle, wasn't for a moment suggesting setting fire to Jo Malone!

That's it, the police will be round at any moment, and I will be carted off for threatening bodily harm to someone who may be regarded as an established British entrepreneur!

This is all very middle class! I can’t afford pearls and I’ve never owned a twin set in my life; no Jo Malone candles either.

I do have a very effective Cooks Candle from Sainsbury’s that’s got rid of the smell of Fish& Chips we had tonight. But what can I clutch? Feeling bereft ?