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Thread Titles on Viewpoints

ShowMe — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:12:29 GMT

I am finding it interesting to read them......and how many of them are about bad news. Is it me, or does anyone else see how depressing it can be......???? Maybe it's the sign of the times we are presently living in.....

What are you thoughts on this????

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Free2be — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:17:41 GMT

I notice this almost every day. People have different reasons for focusing on bad news, I suppose.

It is a little odd that the latest headlines are brought here as if it isn't known that we all have access to TV, radio, and other electronic means and most are already aware of it, sometimes it's 2-3 days old.

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croemer — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:19:08 GMT

Very true.

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Cecily Gerard — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:20:10 GMT

If you are noticing the titles then you are also noticing that the bad news ones get the most hits and discussions.

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scotttie — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:21:27 GMT

Hi ShowMe. No, I didn't notice but i'm sure you are right!

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ShowMe — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:23:04 GMT

Hi Free.......Surely there are some good things happening out there in the real world that are good and could be uplifting to folks.

I have this one friend that really doesn't like to watch the news on TV because it is so depressing to her.

And yes, sometimes it is old news......

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ShowMe — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:24:34 GMT

On 1/21/2014 Cecily Gerard said:
If you are noticing the titles then you are also noticing that the bad news ones get the most hits and discussions.

I usually try to stay away from those kinds of threads for just that reason......

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Cecily Gerard — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:25:09 GMT

On 1/21/2014 ShowMe said:
Hi Free.......Surely there are some good things happening out there in the real world that are good and could be uplifting to folks.

I have this one friend that really doesn't like to watch the news on TV because it is so depressing to her.

And yes, sometimes it is old news......

Go for it. Be the change that you want to see,

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ShowMe — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:26:30 GMT

On 1/21/2014 beammeupscottie said:
Hi ShowMe. No, I didn't notice but i'm sure you are right!

Oh scottie......it was just an observation......

I know I am ready for some uplifting threads.....

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dooBdoo — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:28:29 GMT

d/p

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ShowMe — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:28:47 GMT

On 1/21/2014 Cecily Gerard said:
On 1/21/2014 ShowMe said:
Hi Free.......Surely there are some good things happening out there in the real world that are good and could be uplifting to folks.

I have this one friend that really doesn't like to watch the news on TV because it is so depressing to her.

And yes, sometimes it is old news......

Go for it. Be the change that you want to see,

Hopefully this thread will wake up some folks for wanting to see some more positive posting.

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dooBdoo — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:29:08 GMT

Hi, ShowMe! Sometimes I notice it here and on Facebook, too. It seems to me the threads about positive things get few comments, move down the page, and drop away barely noticed. Something about good news doesn't attract as much attention, create as much interest, imho.

I remember reading about a tv station trying a daily 30-minute news program that was only "good news" (I think it might have been a Ted Turner idea.) The ratings were dismal, the show was cancelled after a brief run.

Something about human nature? I don't know.

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ShowMe — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:32:09 GMT

On 1/21/2014 dooBdoo said:
Hi, ShowMe! Sometimes I notice it here and on Facebook, too. It seems to me the threads about positive things get few comments, move down the page, and drop away barely noticed. Something about good news doesn't attract as much attention, create as much interest, imho.

I remember reading about a tv station trying a daily 30-minute news program that was only "good news" (I think it might have been a Ted Turner idea.) The ratings were dismal, the show was cancelled after a brief run.

Something about human nature? I don't know.

Hi dear......I know it is what draws more posters, I am thinking it is more a sign of the times....

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kittykatkay — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:33:46 GMT

There is alot going on especially with the Olympics around the corner, sadly. But hey....I just started a fun loving thread about Rick Domier.

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Free2be — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:33:59 GMT

Perhaps it is human nature -- a way to process bad news as opposed to the gaining perspective from how it actually affects their life. As different problems arise close together, be they shootings, or abductions or whatever, people can feel vulnerable, sometimes actually afraid -- especially mothers of young children.

So the next question is, what percentage of posters here are habitually fearful? Said tongue-in-cheek and half seriously.

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RainCityGirl — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:34:14 GMT

I suppose the board reflects what the rest of the country is probably talking about as well. There IS a lot of bad news out there each day, and each person has his or her own perspective on it.

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Melania — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:36:21 GMT

On 1/21/2014 RainCityGirl said:
I suppose the board reflects what the rest of the country is probably talking about as well. There IS a lot of bad news out there each day, and each person has his or her own perspective on it.

Well said!!!

Plus, it's good to hash it out here....why not? It is happening.

Why hide from reality and instead perhaps we can realize how lucky we are? Or learn from others.

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ShowMe — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:36:22 GMT

On 1/21/2014 kittykatkay said:
There is alot going on especially with the Olympics around the corner, sadly. But hey....I just started a fun loving thread about Rick Domier.

Hi kitty.......oh yes, I too am very concerned about the Olympics situation.

Now I have to go check out your fun loving thread.

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ShowMe — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:38:51 GMT

Well, as I said, it was just an observation I had.....

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JJsMom — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:42:51 GMT

If it bleeds, it leads.