@Chi-town girl wrote:
@FancyPhillyshopper wrote:
I followed this thread with interest, because yes, there are many world issues going on, but first and foremost QVC is a SHOPPING channel, and these boards were established to represent that world.
We should all share in the delight and happiness of those who receive packages and share their special purchases.
These boards help me learn about different products for sale, and hear the opinions of my shopping friends.
And yes, after these past few years, we all need days to relax and just have fun!!
@FancyPhillyshopper - yes! I am here primarily for shopping discussions. I can't understand why some posters think it's okay to post insults, rude and at times thread detailing comments on a shopping thread. And then, expect fun, rainbows, support and camaraderie on their own shopping threads.
This type of behavior continues to impact me and my shopping friends regularly in the Fashion and Beauty forums. It just happened again this week on a fashion thread on a TS day.
Out of the blue a poster jumped on the thread to suggest that that clothing was for 'square shapeless' women. It was not helpful to anyone and interrupted a shopping experience. And it was a blatant rude, insulting comment.
And other times it's posters jumping on a shopping thread or starting a thread to bash a host or vendor. Usually on a TSV or TS day when some posters are getting together to share and shop. Again, interfering with a shopping experience, creating a negative environment and culture.
Why not just pass the thread or day if it's not of interest? And let those that want to shop have an enjoyable experience? What goes around comes around. And this is a key reason moderators are required. This type of environment has pushed away participants from the forums and others hesitate to start discussions. Terrible, right?
@Chi-town girl - I've been posting here forever. Way more than my post count indicates. They have reset our posts more than once. I go way back to the Shop Talk days where, in addition to the forums, we also had a real time chat room. All these years later, I still enjoy posting here and reading the threads. But....
Over the past year and a half I think, some people think it's sport I think to just bash the hosts, celebrities, anything, hair is too long, hair is too short. They look old, they don't look old. Theyntakk about their personal lives too much. They would NEVER watch a show that so and so would be on. Their outfit is too small, it's too baggy. They've gained weight, they're too thin. Then bash other posters for whatever. I HATE to see that. Especially women bashing other women. We should be as one, trying to lift each other up. I just don't understand it. And then some, I think, intentionally come into some threads and post things to intentionally sabotage the thread. Come on now,
As you said- if something isn't of interest, just pass it by. People seem to have lost their internal filter and just say stuff,nthe more outrageous the better. All hiding behind the anonymity of a faceless forum.
Many of us, me included, were sad at the thought these forums might close. I was so relieved when they didn't. But I don't take them for granted and intentionally push buttons. In my real life, I'm strongly opinionated. I just try to tone it down here. Use my filter. And I wish others would stop being intentionally rude and cruel. My thing for 2022 is that when I see it, I'm going to call it out.
Why is it, when I have a 50/50 guess at something, I'm always 100% wrong?
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