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[Topaz Gem]

On 1/21/2014 occasional rain said:

What can be said about a good news thread? That's nice. Great news. So happy for...

There was a Barbara positive thread; did everyone post on it?

I did. But even the positive threads attract posters who try to ruin them. I remember a Happy Birthday, Billy Graham thread a few months ago and a few choice posters enjoyed ruining the well wishes by bringing up something negative that Billy did or said over 40 years ago.

[dooBdoo]

On 1/21/2014 Topaz Gem said:

There are plenty of positive threads, but they drop fast as there isn't as much interest in discussing positive events. Some posters like to pick fights and they always do it on the more controversial threads which involve politics, current events, etc.

If you look really hard, you'll see plenty of threads with uplifting stories. Just be sure to reply to keep them active.

Good points, Topaz Gem. Some people do seem to revel in watching for the "gotcha moments," and there aren't too many of those in an uplifting discussion. Also, I think those who try to start positive threads become disheartened by the lack of response

[dooBdoo]

On 1/21/2014 occasional rain said:

What can be said about a good news thread? That's nice. Great news. So happy for...

There was a Barbara positive thread; did everyone post on it?

I didn't see a ""Barbara"" thread when I signed in.

[occasionalrain]

Then there are the accusations of bragging or lying that show up on the positive ones.

[Dilbert Deaux]

On 1/21/2014 dooBdoo said:

On 1/21/2014 Topaz Gem said:

There are plenty of positive threads, but they drop fast as there isn't as much interest in discussing positive events. Some posters like to pick fights and they always do it on the more controversial threads which involve politics, current events, etc.

If you look really hard, you'll see plenty of threads with uplifting stories. Just be sure to reply to keep them active.

Good points, Topaz Gem. Some people do seem to revel in watching for the "gotcha moments," and there aren't too many of those in an uplifting discussion. Also, I think those who try to start positive threads become disheartened by the lack of response

I know I do. It's really a shame. And disheartening. Why can't we all just be uplifting? Like Barbara (are we talking Walters or Bush here? - nevermind, either works). I'm thinking of changing my username to Fluffy329 now that I know it's available. . .

[occasionalrain]

On 1/21/2014 Dilbert Deaux said:

On 1/21/2014 dooBdoo said:

On 1/21/2014 Topaz Gem said:

There are plenty of positive threads, but they drop fast as there isn't as much interest in discussing positive events. Some posters like to pick fights and they always do it on the more controversial threads which involve politics, current events, etc.

If you look really hard, you'll see plenty of threads with uplifting stories. Just be sure to reply to keep them active.

Good points, Topaz Gem. Some people do seem to revel in watching for the "gotcha moments," and there aren't too many of those in an uplifting discussion. Also, I think those who try to start positive threads become disheartened by the lack of response

I know I do. It's really a shame. And disheartening. Why can't we all just be uplifting? Like Barbara (are we talking Walters or Bush here? - nevermind, either works). I'm thinking of changing my username to Fluffy329 now that I know it's available. . .

Bush and it was about the friendship between her husband and Hillary's Bill.

[Topaz Gem]

On 1/21/2014 occasional rain said:

On 1/21/2014 Dilbert Deaux said:

On 1/21/2014 dooBdoo said:

On 1/21/2014 Topaz Gem said:

There are plenty of positive threads, but they drop fast as there isn't as much interest in discussing positive events. Some posters like to pick fights and they always do it on the more controversial threads which involve politics, current events, etc.

If you look really hard, you'll see plenty of threads with uplifting stories. Just be sure to reply to keep them active.

Good points, Topaz Gem. Some people do seem to revel in watching for the "gotcha moments," and there aren't too many of those in an uplifting discussion. Also, I think those who try to start positive threads become disheartened by the lack of response

I know I do. It's really a shame. And disheartening. Why can't we all just be uplifting? Like Barbara (are we talking Walters or Bush here? - nevermind, either works). I'm thinking of changing my username to Fluffy329 now that I know it's available. . .

Bush and it was about the friendship between her husband and Hillary's Bill.

Yes, and there were a few other Barbara threads lately. One about her hospital stay and another when she was released from the hospital, I believe.

[Dilbert Deaux]

On 1/21/2014 occasional rain said:

On 1/21/2014 Dilbert Deaux said:

On 1/21/2014 dooBdoo said:

On 1/21/2014 Topaz Gem said:

There are plenty of positive threads, but they drop fast as there isn't as much interest in discussing positive events. Some posters like to pick fights and they always do it on the more controversial threads which involve politics, current events, etc.

If you look really hard, you'll see plenty of threads with uplifting stories. Just be sure to reply to keep them active.

Good points, Topaz Gem. Some people do seem to revel in watching for the "gotcha moments," and there aren't too many of those in an uplifting discussion. Also, I think those who try to start positive threads become disheartened by the lack of response

I know I do. It's really a shame. And disheartening. Why can't we all just be uplifting? Like Barbara (are we talking Walters or Bush here? - nevermind, either works). I'm thinking of changing my username to Fluffy329 now that I know it's available. . .

Bush and it was about the friendship between her husband and Hillary's Bill.

I've actually met them both. Bill and George. Not Hilary. Or Barbara Walters. I'm not sexist though. I would have met them if given the opportunity. Probably.

[kittykatkay]

On 1/21/2014 Dilbert Deaux said:

On 1/21/2014 dooBdoo said:

On 1/21/2014 Topaz Gem said:

There are plenty of positive threads, but they drop fast as there isn't as much interest in discussing positive events. Some posters like to pick fights and they always do it on the more controversial threads which involve politics, current events, etc.

If you look really hard, you'll see plenty of threads with uplifting stories. Just be sure to reply to keep them active.

Good points, Topaz Gem. Some people do seem to revel in watching for the "gotcha moments," and there aren't too many of those in an uplifting discussion. Also, I think those who try to start positive threads become disheartened by the lack of response

I know I do. It's really a shame. And disheartening. Why can't we all just be uplifting? Like Barbara (are we talking Walters or Bush here? - nevermind, either works). I'm thinking of changing my username to Fluffy329 now that I know it's available. . .

Now why in the H#ll would you want to do that? I guess you must have posted with us in the past, huh?

[croemer]

I thought Fluffy was Fluffy329 at one time...if so you can not have that nic?