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[Starpolisher]

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@Deb213 wrote:

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@proudlyfromNJ wrote:

On almost every thread I've read in the last fifteen minutes has posters calling other posters haters if they have a different opinion. These forums have turned into something I see QVC getting rid of as they serve no purpose anymore except for Customer Care and there are even fights there.

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Do you not think that it is hateful for someone to imply that someone else is a child because they may feel down on a rainy day? This isn't about an opinion - it is about trying to be hurtful or drag someone down. Come on, let's be honest!

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@Deb213 

ITA! It's for this reason that I am very careful about what I say here and how I say it. I would hope that since there are so many women on here, both young and old, that I could find insight and/or support to some problems or feelings.

Things that have more substance than fashion, home decor or cosmetics. Things that I would rather express anonymously, than with family or friends due to lack of confidence or fear of stigmatization. However, I've found that the maliciousness of some posters prevents me from doing so. Some people are just cruel and mean spirited!!!

A BIG THANK YOU THOUGH TO THOSE THAT ARE BOTH EMPATHETIC AND COMPASSIONATE!!!

[CherryHugs]

I am kinda the opposite. When its sunny and nice out it makes me want to go out and about and when its rainy and cloudy I dont feel so bad staying in!

[stevieb]

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@proudlyfromNJ wrote:

On almost every thread I've read in the last fifteen minutes has posters calling other posters haters if they have a different opinion. These forums have turned into something I see QVC getting rid of as they serve no purpose anymore except for Customer Care and there are even fights there.

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@proudlyfromNJ  The 'my way or the highway' brigade is out in full force on the boards and this mentality has been an increasing presence for some time... Posts are often full of hyperbole based on the failure of other posters to buy into any given point of view hook, line and sinker... If you don't care for someone they like then you're 'a hater'.... If you don't see things as they do then you're wrong, immature, unintelligent, whatever... If you question media reports then you're 'anti-news' and if you look askance at statements made by certain medical and scientific 'expert's then you're 'anti-science'... Perhaps this is just another form of intellectual arrogance, I don't know, but it's certainly annoying and frankly, often serves to make those who regularly employee these kinds of arguments looks sort of vapid, self absorbed and, well, stupid...

[Deb213]

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@Starpolisher wrote:

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@Deb213 wrote:

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@proudlyfromNJ wrote:

On almost every thread I've read in the last fifteen minutes has posters calling other posters haters if they have a different opinion. These forums have turned into something I see QVC getting rid of as they serve no purpose anymore except for Customer Care and there are even fights there.

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Do you not think that it is hateful for someone to imply that someone else is a child because they may feel down on a rainy day? This isn't about an opinion - it is about trying to be hurtful or drag someone down. Come on, let's be honest!

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@Deb213 

ITA! It's for this reason that I am very careful about what I say here and how I say it. I would hope that since there are so many women on here, both young and old, that I could find insight and/or support to some problems or feelings.

Things that have more substance than fashion, home decor or cosmetics. Things that I would rather express anonymously, than with family or friends due to lack of confidence or fear of stigmatization. However, I've found that the maliciousness of some posters prevents me from doing so. Some people are just cruel and mean spirited!!!

A BIG THANK YOU THOUGH TO THOSE THAT ARE BOTH EMPATHETIC AND COMPASSIONATE!!!

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@Starpolisher 

I agree with you 1000 percent!! I do not engage on these forums as much as I probably would myself due to the very same things you mentioned. Some people can be cruel for sure. I try to be kind as much as possible, but for some people, that isn't in their nature I guess. Or maybe they actually don't realize that their comments are hurtful. All we can do is try to be the best we possibly can in this world and not worry about others.

Love your quote about snowfall by the way!

[Deb213]

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@stevieb wrote:

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@proudlyfromNJ wrote:

On almost every thread I've read in the last fifteen minutes has posters calling other posters haters if they have a different opinion. These forums have turned into something I see QVC getting rid of as they serve no purpose anymore except for Customer Care and there are even fights there.

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@proudlyfromNJ  The 'my way or the highway' brigade is out in full force on the boards and this mentality has been an increasing presence for some time... Posts are often full of hyperbole based on the failure of other posters to buy into any given point of view hook, line and sinker... If you don't care for someone they like then you're 'a hater'.... If you don't see things as they do then you're wrong, immature, unintelligent, whatever... If you question media reports then you're 'anti-news' and if you look askance at statements made by certain medical and scientific 'expert's then you're 'anti-science'... Perhaps this is just another from of intellectual arrogance, I don't know, but it's certainly annoying and frankly, often serves to make those who regularly employee these kinds of arguments looks sort of vapid, self absorbed and, well, stupid...

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No "my way or the highway" here. Just be kind. When someone is looking for help or is feeling down and reaches out for help or input, be nice. It's really not that hard. 

[beckyb1012]

I adore and long for rainy days in the hot Texas days of summer.  Makes me think of winter when the summer is hidden and temp. drops significantly.  Would love to have a late afternoon down pour every single day from May until end of Sept.  Electricity bill would be easier to open for sure.

[ROMARY]

Turn on the brightest light(s) possible.  The brighter, the better.

I have a gooseneck floor lamp.  I sit under it and read or watch TV.

Warms up a dreary, grey day.  

Let's be thankful that some,  hopefully, many, all  of us are able to remain home.  Better than elsewhere (hospital, etc.).  

Keep safe. 

Always remember that being home is better than other not-so-good options.  

[Tinkrbl44]

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@buyornot wrote:

I handle it with ease-----housework, tv, radio, reading, walking(but not much), thinking,talking to family on my phone, newpaper...OH, and too much cooking and eating

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@buyornot 

Ditto .....   People should be taught .... or learn themselves .... how to enjoy solitude.   I can't even imagine trying to "handle" being on  my own.

Enjoy your own company.  Don't expect other people to constantly entertain or babysit you.  JMO

[Burnsite]

A little housework and then a long Victorian novel,  by Trollope or Dickens or George Eliot.

I am alarmed by rain because my house settles when it rains.  Reading calms me down. My fairly new (2O19) rescue cat also doesn't like low pressure systems and gusty rains (probably due to being outside in them with her kittens, which she successfully raised like the hero she is).  We both cuddle up--she snoozes, I read a long novel.

[Desert Lily]

It's a sizzling 110 degrees where I live today. I prefer cool, even cold weather now, and since I just retired I plan on moving northeast in the future. I like a gentle rain. But in summer here, when it rains it's usually a monsoon. Monsoons make me nervous because they can cause flooding.

@hckynutI have 2 dogs that keep me great company. But my littlest one (5 lbs.) is more afraid of storms than I am. When she hears a TV weather alert, she whines and paces because the thunder booms follow. (She's afraid of July 4th fireworks too) Her fear makes me less nervous because I'm busy trying to console her.