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What This BB Used To Be

occasionalrain — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 16:53:58 GMT

The Bloomingdale discussion is what this BB used to be, a sharing of opinions on a current event. It made coming here worthwhile. There is disagreement that makes it interesti g to read.

Re: What This BB Used To Be

Cakers3 — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 17:03:19 GMT

The difference now is that politeness rules instead of those who can be the most snarky.

I'm dead serious.

Re: What This BB Used To Be

Suziepeach — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 17:07:22 GMT

@Cakers3 wrote:
The difference now is that politeness rules instead of those who can be the most snarky.

I'm dead serious.

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@Cakers3, thank you, your sentiments are correct & I agree 100%plus.

Re: What This BB Used To Be

Lipstickdiva — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 17:10:42 GMT

@Cakers3 wrote:
The difference now is that politeness rules instead of those who can be the most snarky.

I'm dead serious.

I disagree with this. That thread has some definite snark, if you're paying attention and read all the posts.

There were a few threads yesterday that ended up poofed where the same few were at their snarky best, couldn't accept any other point of view but their own and it ruined the thread.

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brii — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 17:14:02 GMT

@Cakers3 wrote:
The difference now is that politeness rules instead of those who can be the most snarky.

I'm dead serious.

Cakers, I disagree.

There are still snarky posters. They ruin every thread.

Re: What This BB Used To Be

occasionalrain — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 17:14:12 GMT

I confess, I miss the snark; I found it both entertaining and useful in separating the good from the bad, the enlightened from the fools.

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Suziepeach — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 17:15:14 GMT

@Lipstickdiva, there used to be some more serious snarks and hurtful jabs before politeness started ruling. You're right, there are some snarks but not like it used to be..

Re: What This BB Used To Be

Cakers3 — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 17:20:08 GMT

@Lipstickdiva wrote:
@Cakers3 wrote:
The difference now is that politeness rules instead of those who can be the most snarky.

I'm dead serious.
I disagree with this. That thread has some definite snark, if you're paying attention and read all the posts.

There were a few threads yesterday that ended up poofed where the same few were at their snarky best, couldn't accept any other point of view but their own and it ruined the thread.

Mmmmm-I see what you are saying in fact I disagreed with one of your posts on the Bloomingdale's thread. However, although I did not read the whole thread I saw no PERSONAL insults and that is the big difference.

We all know what it was like - the "you are unintelligent" remarks that ruled. Those who were banned a now being very, very nice this time around and it is refreshing.

Plus politics have always been very heated and those topics are not allowed hardly ever now.

Re: What This BB Used To Be

Winifred — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 17:20:09 GMT

Personally while there are perhaps less snarks - or rude people - I do miss the ease of posting here - it still is a royal headache to just sit here and have fun. Hey, I even - on occasion - enjoyed some of the challenges some of the posters presented in days gone by. Sigh.

Re: What This BB Used To Be

Cakers3 — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 17:22:54 GMT

@brii wrote:

Cakers, I disagree.

There are still snarky posters. They ruin every thread.

Heya Brii: I'm hardly here anymore and I've learned to overlook a lot of the past with some posters - some, but not all. And yes, I could probably come up with the same ones you do but they weren't worth the time before and certainly are not worth the time today.

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birkin baby — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 17:31:04 GMT

Politeness is fine and has it's place in life. But it can get super boring. Some people get offended at the tiniest of things and don't want to read any other points of view. I personally enjoy a good dose of dissention,sarcasm,and even a heated arguement. But here now it is often squelched by moderators responding to posters reports of inappropriate content. I read the " My mom always said if you can't say something nice ..." comment and just kinda roll my eyes. It is amazing to me how easy it is to offend. It is now a board where moderators rule. I have to respect that if I want to post here, but I do think it gets very bland at times. I don't come here as often or with as much enthusiasm because the topics and comments are less "zesty". I miss that. Plus, it seems any even slightly negative comments about any host, no matter how true, are shut down. But again, it is the new way here. The parameters are narrow.

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brii — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 17:30:42 GMT

@Cakers3 wrote:
@brii wrote:

Cakers, I disagree.

There are still snarky posters. They ruin every thread.

Heya Brii: I'm hardly here anymore and I've learned to overlook a lot of the past with some posters - some, but not all. And yes, I could probably come up with the same ones you do but they weren't worth the time before and certainly are not worth the time today.

LOL

Nice to see you!

Re: What This BB Used To Be

Kindaglitzy — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 17:32:19 GMT

I may read here from time to time and post once in awhile but generally speaking forums don't interest me the way they once did. Use to be a lot of fun, those days are long gone!

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jubilant — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 17:36:44 GMT

I think of this poem often when I read some of the more "snarky" comments.

There was a little girl

Who had a little curl

Right in the middle of her forehead.

When she was good

She was very, very good

But when she was bad

She was horrid!

Re: What This BB Used To Be

Cakers3 — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 18:10:20 GMT

It is never too early to discuss flu shots, Christmas cards with glitter, and the usual holiday angst over gifts, parking spaces, and whether or not one should say "Merry Christmas".

Go for it.

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this is my nic — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 18:12:56 GMT

Let's face it, political correctness is now the law of the land. Thou shall not offend anyone by anything you might say.

I'm shocked at what offends some people. On these boards, if someone discloses that they don't care for a particular line of clothing, etc. you'd think they just called someone's mother a bad name. We're entitled to have our own opinions and if they are stated in a clear, non hostile manner, we should be able to state them.

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birkin baby — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 18:23:54 GMT

@Cakers3 wrote:
It is never too early to discuss flu shots, Christmas cards with glitter, and the usual holiday angst over gifts, parking spaces, and whether or not one should say "Merry Christmas".

Go for it.
Got a flu shot. I hate glitter bombs of any kind. I don't agonize over gifts. I park wherever and walk if necessary...it's healthier. I don't care about whAt greeting one gives me at Christmas. See... boring,LOL😉

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Cakers3 — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 18:28:52 GMT

@birkin baby wrote:
@Cakers3 wrote:
It is never too early to discuss flu shots, Christmas cards with glitter, and the usual holiday angst over gifts, parking spaces, and whether or not one should say "Merry Christmas".

Go for it.
Got a flu shot. I hate glitter bombs of any kind. I don't agonize over gifts. I park wherever and walk if necessary...it's healthier. I don't care about whAt greeting one gives me at Christmas. See... boring,LOL😉

Heh. LOL

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Cakers3 — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 18:31:10 GMT

Let us not forget my all time holiday favorite -

"Was the Nativity in December or in April"?

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Hooty — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 18:33:43 GMT

@Cakers3 wrote:
The difference now is that politeness rules instead of those who can be the most snarky.

I'm dead serious.

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@Cakers3 Politeness????? I've been around here a long time, and I guess I must have missed all the "polite" posts, there are still plenty of "snarky" (to put it mildly) posts here as always, just sayin'!