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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago
Peterborough |
I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.
Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?
There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being. |
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over a year ago
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"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.
Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?
There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being."
Some people just have a negative view to everything 
People just need to…..ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE  |
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over a year ago
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I’m glad it’s a woman posting this .. it’ll be a civilised debate and not a witch hunt had a single guy posted it!
It’s strange isn’t it? I think people are conditioned to automatically take offence and interpret things the most negative way possible these days.
I’ve had (something I can’t mention on here as it breaks the rules  ) due to people totally misinterpreting a light hearted quip.
The trouble is you can’t hear the tone of voice or see the body language in written text so it’s much easier to take things the wrong way! |
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"I’m glad it’s a woman posting this .. it’ll be a civilised debate and not a witch hunt had a single guy posted it!
It’s strange isn’t it? I think people are conditioned to automatically take offence and interpret things the most negative way possible these days.
I’ve had (something I can’t mention on here as it breaks the rules ) due to people totally misinterpreting a light hearted quip.
The trouble is you can’t hear the tone of voice or see the body language in written text so it’s much easier to take things the wrong way! "
"All I said was that piece of halibut was good enough for Jehovah" |
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"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.
Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?
There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being."
I think there has been intolerance on here (and online in general) for years.
Humour is weird. What I find funny, might be offensive to others, and vise versa.
I have a very dry sense of humour. I often make jokes and seemingly no one else gets it.
Which is fine because that makes it funnier for me |
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I do feel a bit stiffled at the moment. I can be very sarcastic and I am worried at times about being taken literally or the wrong way etc.
Everyone's here for different reasons. Honestly, if everyone was permanently happy - I'd find that more disturbing.
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"I’m glad it’s a woman posting this .. it’ll be a civilised debate and not a witch hunt had a single guy posted it!
It’s strange isn’t it? I think people are conditioned to automatically take offence and interpret things the most negative way possible these days.
I’ve had (something I can’t mention on here as it breaks the rules ) due to people totally misinterpreting a light hearted quip.
The trouble is you can’t hear the tone of voice or see the body language in written text so it’s much easier to take things the wrong way! "
I know just what you mean, I’ve had some truly venomous messages sent to me following some innocent casual lighthearted quip |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I think people take me literally or get me completely wrong and my sense of humour is totally missed. Which actually is laughable anyway.
I feel like I need to stick the green laughing face on everything I post just to help them out. |
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"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.
Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?
There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.
Some people just have a negative view to everything
People just need to…..ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE "
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"I do feel a bit stiffled at the moment. I can be very sarcastic and I am worried at times about being taken literally or the wrong way etc.
Everyone's here for different reasons. Honestly, if everyone was permanently happy - I'd find that more disturbing.
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Stepford Swingers… |
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"I do feel a bit stiffled at the moment. I can be very sarcastic and I am worried at times about being taken literally or the wrong way etc.
Everyone's here for different reasons. Honestly, if everyone was permanently happy - I'd find that more disturbing.
Stepford Swingers…"
No way  I literally was thinking that as I typed it. The Swingers part was all you though! |
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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago
South Wales |
To my way of thinking when I look at the forums as a whole, there are only a handful of people whose humour I think aligns with mine. I think it’s like life off fab.
Some folk are funny, witty, dry and right up your street. Other folk get right on your tits. |
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"To my way of thinking when I look at the forums as a whole, there are only a handful of people whose humour I think aligns with mine. I think it’s like life off fab.
Some folk are funny, witty, dry and right up your street. Other folk get right on your tits."
And who can blame them  |
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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago
South Wales |
"To my way of thinking when I look at the forums as a whole, there are only a handful of people whose humour I think aligns with mine. I think it’s like life off fab.
Some folk are funny, witty, dry and right up your street. Other folk get right on your tits.
And who can blame them "
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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago
Peterborough |
"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.
Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?
There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.
Some people just have a negative view to everything
People just need to…..ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE "
I sang that in my head... You knew that some of us would |
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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago
Peterborough |
"I’m glad it’s a woman posting this .. it’ll be a civilised debate and not a witch hunt had a single guy posted it!
It’s strange isn’t it? I think people are conditioned to automatically take offence and interpret things the most negative way possible these days.
I’ve had (something I can’t mention on here as it breaks the rules ) due to people totally misinterpreting a light hearted quip.
The trouble is you can’t hear the tone of voice or see the body language in written text so it’s much easier to take things the wrong way! "
Yep, hence the emoticons (which are ignored I reckon  ) |
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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago
Peterborough |
"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.
Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?
There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.
I think there has been intolerance on here (and online in general) for years.
Humour is weird. What I find funny, might be offensive to others, and vise versa.
I have a very dry sense of humour. I often make jokes and seemingly no one else gets it.
Which is fine because that makes it funnier for me"
I can relate |
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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago
Peterborough |
"To my way of thinking when I look at the forums as a whole, there are only a handful of people whose humour I think aligns with mine. I think it’s like life off fab.
Some folk are funny, witty, dry and right up your street. Other folk get right on your tits."
Or just wanna get right on your tits and humour ?? s then off putting |
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"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.
Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?
There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being."
Agreed, I have observed this too and I have also noticed that tolerance levels vary depending on who it is posting
As for me, I post what I like within the forum rules, if people like it great, if not oh well, I won't lose sleep over it |
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"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.
Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?
There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being."
Thankfully people don't all have the same "sense of humour" and some people think they are funny as fuck even though they perhaps aren't. But yes some folks, include myself, sometimes forget it's supposed to be a bit of fun, and more recently there seem to be a fair few lecturers contributing. But people are free to participate or not. Tits bum fanny (a little something for the others). |
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"I’m glad it’s a woman posting this .. it’ll be a civilised debate and not a witch hunt had a single guy posted it!
It’s strange isn’t it? I think people are conditioned to automatically take offence and interpret things the most negative way possible these days.
I’ve had (something I can’t mention on here as it breaks the rules ) due to people totally misinterpreting a light hearted quip.
The trouble is you can’t hear the tone of voice or see the body language in written text so it’s much easier to take things the wrong way!
"All I said was that piece of halibut was good enough for Jehovah""
You're only making it worse for yourself!
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I think that an awful lot of people have had a really tough time, in all areas of their lives, over the last few years. It becomes harder to recognise banter and see humour when things are difficult, it gets easier to misunderstand and take offence when none is intended.
The world needs more love but hatred grows. People need more laughter but instead life gets bleaker. We wish we were young but we all get older.
How do we fix it? No idea. But maybe we could start by just trying to be a bit kinder to each other on here?
Also boobies and hugs, that might help. Polly xxx |
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over a year ago
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"I’m glad it’s a woman posting this .. it’ll be a civilised debate and not a witch hunt had a single guy posted it!
It’s strange isn’t it? I think people are conditioned to automatically take offence and interpret things the most negative way possible these days.
I’ve had (something I can’t mention on here as it breaks the rules ) due to people totally misinterpreting a light hearted quip.
The trouble is you can’t hear the tone of voice or see the body language in written text so it’s much easier to take things the wrong way! "
Misunderstood
Misunderstanding
Pays to just say nothing at times |
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Honestly, emoticons don't necessarily save you from your own dryness, or even say that much at all sometimes. Better to use just the right amount of pith for that if you can lol.
One person on Fab ends every single post that he makes with the same emoji to make a particular anti-trans statement, whatever the post is about (so tiresome). So someone using a smiley doesn't guarantee their post is light or in jest.
It could even be the at-not-with kind of laugh in some cases.
I haven't seen Fab get any worse fwiw, I find the forum a little better on the whole, though it can obviously brim over sometimes. People can be passionate about things, and boy do people disagree! These are particularly polarised/polarising times we live in too imo. And stressful, and often frustrating..
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By *ndycoinsMan
over a year ago
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It's just the few usual suspects making c**** comments,to provoke a drama,appear clever (with the aid of Wikipedia/Google),flash their pc credentials or be offended on someone else's behalf. |
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By *TG3Man
over a year ago
Dorchester |
"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.
Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?
There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being."
Oh yes I've definitely noticed it its dare i say it a clique thing, the little groups of people who stick together and comment on each others threads and therefore by definition uniformly disagree with yours  |
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"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.
Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?
There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being."
I darn't post anything I find funny or humorous as I'm not politically correct ,and would no doubt offend someone with my extremly dry sense of humour. I'm of an age where nothing offends ,and where anything is fair game for ridicule.
If I did stand up , no doubt I would have been 'cancelled '. |
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"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.
Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?
There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being."
When I drop my boxers there's usually laughter  |
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"I’m glad it’s a woman posting this .. it’ll be a civilised debate and not a witch hunt had a single guy posted it!
It’s strange isn’t it? I think people are conditioned to automatically take offence and interpret things the most negative way possible these days.
I’ve had (something I can’t mention on here as it breaks the rules ) due to people totally misinterpreting a light hearted quip.
The trouble is you can’t hear the tone of voice or see the body language in written text so it’s much easier to take things the wrong way!
"All I said was that piece of halibut was good enough for Jehovah""
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"It's just the few usual suspects making c**** comments,to provoke a drama,appear clever (with the aid of Wikipedia/Google),flash their pc credentials or be offended on someone else's behalf."
Hit the nail on the head. Since political correctness reared its ugly head , there has been people who seem to have made it their life's ambition to feel offended about anything and everything .
And then we have those who get all offended on someone's behalf ,even though they arnt offended for themselves .
PC, wokeness and virtue signalling have infested society un-noticed ,trying to shut down any form of humour that doesn't tow the party line ,or is in the slightest bit controversial. |
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I take these forums very seriously and I’m disgusted by the behaviour of certain individuals.
People think this place is the playground it’s a good job i have thick skin or my lunch money would be taken from me daily.
The mr |
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By *TG3Man
over a year ago
Dorchester |
"I take these forums very seriously and I’m disgusted by the behaviour of certain individuals.
People think this place is the playground it’s a good job i have thick skin or my lunch money would be taken from me daily.
The mr "
How much do you get? |
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"I take these forums very seriously and I’m disgusted by the behaviour of certain individuals.
People think this place is the playground it’s a good job i have thick skin or my lunch money would be taken from me daily.
The mr How much do you get? "
 just a pound!
( looks around, notices nobody scary looking close by )
( whispers £2.50 )
The mr |
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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago
Peterborough |
Glad to see I'm not the only one who has noticed it.
Perhaps many are just world weary at present. It's sad  .
I'm a bubbly person by nature and that has increased since my ABI. Which is better than the alternative.
I shall keep my humour and apologise where it offends (rather reluctantly ) |
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By *TG3Man
over a year ago
Dorchester |
"I take these forums very seriously and I’m disgusted by the behaviour of certain individuals.
People think this place is the playground it’s a good job i have thick skin or my lunch money would be taken from me daily.
The mr How much do you get?
just a pound!
( looks around, notices nobody scary looking close by )
( whispers £2.50 )
The mr "
Hey....... Big spender |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I think people take me literally or get me completely wrong and my sense of humour is totally missed. Which actually is laughable anyway.
I feel like I need to stick the green laughing face on everything I post just to help them out. "
Oh yes this and agreed with too serious/touchy/argumentative thing. It’s SUPPOSED to be fun |
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"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.
Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?
There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.Oh yes I've definitely noticed it its dare i say it a clique thing, the little groups of people who stick together and comment on each others threads and therefore by definition uniformly disagree with yours "
This is bollocks! Does anyone else agree with me on this? |
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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago
Peterborough |
"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.
Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?
There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.Oh yes I've definitely noticed it its dare i say it a clique thing, the little groups of people who stick together and comment on each others threads and therefore by definition uniformly disagree with yours
This is bollocks! Does anyone else agree with me on this?"
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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One person on Fab ends every single post that he makes with the same emoji to make a particular anti-trans statement, whatever the post is about (so tiresome). So someone using a smiley doesn't guarantee their post is light or in jest.
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There’s an anti-Trans emoji on here?!?
Which one is that then?! |
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"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.
Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?
There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being."
I looked at your green arrow and didn’t find anything you’ve typed in the last 35 threads funny.
Therein lies your answer. |
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I suppose humour is quite subjective in itself. And forums shouldn’t be taken seriously. It’s online and some people will forever spend too much time connected to a screen without appreciating that it’s far less powerful or useful than the laughing alongside someone physically.
Just keep smiling and laughing when you can. Or tell jokes you find funny, if nobody else gets your humour, it’s their fault and they’re wrong |
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By *TG3Man
over a year ago
Dorchester |
"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.
Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?
There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.Oh yes I've definitely noticed it its dare i say it a clique thing, the little groups of people who stick together and comment on each others threads and therefore by definition uniformly disagree with yours
This is bollocks! Does anyone else agree with me on this?"
Oh trust me its not |
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"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.
Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?
There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.Oh yes I've definitely noticed it its dare i say it a clique thing, the little groups of people who stick together and comment on each others threads and therefore by definition uniformly disagree with yours
This is bollocks! Does anyone else agree with me on this?Oh trust me its not "
Was just checking I wasn't in a clique  |
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This is a tricky one at times, in real life never mind online. Yes people can be oversensitive but "it was only a joke" defense when being abusive or offensive is the oldest and lamest defence in the book and more recently blaming PC. It's a fine line to tread.
The first bit of the Forum rules "treat others with respect and you can't go far wrong" is a good guideline and if when making jokes you do this then won't go wrong on here. If you're idea of making a joke is saying something disrespectful and abusive wrapped up as a joke then might run into problems. I would give examples but might get a timeout
PS general comment and not referring to your behaviour OP |
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"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.
Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?
There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.
I looked at your green arrow and didn’t find anything you’ve typed in the last 35 threads funny.
Therein lies your answer."
Haven't done the same but go to admit that made me chuckle |
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over a year ago
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I think people are generally a bit mean at the moment, so people assume everyone is being mean, I think that is where humour is then getting lost
The world is a bit of a weird place at the moment |
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"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.
Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?
There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.Oh yes I've definitely noticed it its dare i say it a clique thing, the little groups of people who stick together and comment on each others threads and therefore by definition uniformly disagree with yours
This is bollocks! Does anyone else agree with me on this?Oh trust me its not
Was just checking I wasn't in a clique "
It's more Zersetzung than clique now. You probably wouldn't know if you were. It's best not think about it or you may be next. |
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"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.
Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?
There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.Oh yes I've definitely noticed it its dare i say it a clique thing, the little groups of people who stick together and comment on each others threads and therefore by definition uniformly disagree with yours
This is bollocks! Does anyone else agree with me on this?Oh trust me its not
Was just checking I wasn't in a clique
It's more Zersetzung than clique now. You probably wouldn't know if you were. It's best not think about it or you may be next."
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"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.
Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?
There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.Oh yes I've definitely noticed it its dare i say it a clique thing, the little groups of people who stick together and comment on each others threads and therefore by definition uniformly disagree with yours
This is bollocks! Does anyone else agree with me on this?Oh trust me its not
Was just checking I wasn't in a clique
It's more Zersetzung than clique now. You probably wouldn't know if you were. It's best not think about it or you may be next.
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"This is a tricky one at times, in real life never mind online. Yes people can be oversensitive but "it was only a joke" defense when being abusive or offensive is the oldest and lamest defence in the book and more recently blaming PC. It's a fine line to tread.
The first bit of the Forum rules "treat others with respect and you can't go far wrong" is a good guideline and if when making jokes you do this then won't go wrong on here. If you're idea of making a joke is saying something disrespectful and abusive wrapped up as a joke then might run into problems. I would give examples but might get a timeout
PS general comment and not referring to your behaviour OP "
Don't forget the ubiquitous smiley face or rainbow which is a get out of jail free card to excuse any offence. |
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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago
Peterborough |
"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.
Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?
There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.
I looked at your green arrow and didn’t find anything you’ve typed in the last 35 threads funny.
Therein lies your answer."
Nope, that's your pov, and I'm completely fine in that. |
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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago
Peterborough |
"I suppose humour is quite subjective in itself. And forums shouldn’t be taken seriously. It’s online and some people will forever spend too much time connected to a screen without appreciating that it’s far less powerful or useful than the laughing alongside someone physically.
Just keep smiling and laughing when you can. Or tell jokes you find funny, if nobody else gets your humour, it’s their fault and they’re wrong "
I like that pov... I know it's cos I agree with it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.
Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?
There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being."
Fab forums have a bad case of “looking to be offended”
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Humour is subjective and you miss tone, inflection and intent when not face to face so often difficult to translate to your own reality
Humour also differentiates a person from Others so keep the pithy one liners or more thought provoking views up - there is someone for everyone (or more) out there |
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"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.
Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?
There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.
Fab forums have a bad case of “looking to be offended” "
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But is that as much as people looking to offend? pt |
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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.
Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?
There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.
Fab forums have a bad case of “looking to be offended”
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I learned many years ago, if you're going to interact with strangers on the internet, you need a thick skin. There are some nasty fuckers out there .
I also learned, no matter whether they are intentionally nasty or I had a skewed perception, they couldn't affect me unless I allowed it. Well, 9/10 times I don't allow it. That odd occasion, I know I'm being too sensitive and need to walk away. In fact, now I'm longer hormonal, it's more like 99/100. So bring it on.... .
I wish I could help others have that attitude, but it's a learning curve and individual journey. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.
Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?
There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.
Fab forums have a bad case of “looking to be offended”
I learned many years ago, if you're going to interact with strangers on the internet, you need a thick skin. There are some nasty fuckers out there .
I also learned, no matter whether they are intentionally nasty or I had a skewed perception, they couldn't affect me unless I allowed it. Well, 9/10 times I don't allow it. That odd occasion, I know I'm being too sensitive and need to walk away. In fact, now I'm longer hormonal, it's more like 99/100. So bring it on.... .
I wish I could help others have that attitude, but it's a learning curve and individual journey."
 I don't know if I'm more selective about where I post things now, but the internet has felt like a much nicer place in recent years and I think a lot of it is because I'm more willing to walk away from an unproductive discussion rather than feeling like I must get the last word in.
You can teach people how to have a constructive debate, the emotional maturity comes later. |
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"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.
Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?
There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.
Fab forums have a bad case of “looking to be offended”
I learned many years ago, if you're going to interact with strangers on the internet, you need a thick skin. There are some nasty fuckers out there .
I also learned, no matter whether they are intentionally nasty or I had a skewed perception, they couldn't affect me unless I allowed it. Well, 9/10 times I don't allow it. That odd occasion, I know I'm being too sensitive and need to walk away. In fact, now I'm longer hormonal, it's more like 99/100. So bring it on.... .
I wish I could help others have that attitude, but it's a learning curve and individual journey.
I don't know if I'm more selective about where I post things now, but the internet has felt like a much nicer place in recent years and I think a lot of it is because I'm more willing to walk away from an unproductive discussion rather than feeling like I must get the last word in.
You can teach people how to have a constructive debate, the emotional maturity comes later."
Lastwordism is a thing. |
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"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.
Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?
There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.
Fab forums have a bad case of “looking to be offended”
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But is that as much as people looking to offend? pt"
I don't find any humour offensive. Maybe that's because I have the skin of a Rhino ,or because I'm from a generation that was brought up to speak our minds and that "sticks and stones may break your bones, but calling names can't hurt you ".
Literally nothing offends me where humour is concerned . I'm amazed how many people these days feel offended by humour. Only the other day ,on another forum I use , the PC brigade jumped on me for taking the piss out of Religion. I was like, WTF ? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Who is the most popular guy in a swingers' club?
The guy who can carry a dozen doughnuts without using his hands.
Who's the most popular woman?
The one who can get the last one without using hers |
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By *TG3Man
over a year ago
Dorchester |
"Who is the most popular guy in a swingers' club?
The guy who can carry a dozen doughnuts without using his hands.
Who's the most popular woman?
The one who can get the last one without using hers"
do nut tell that again |
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"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.
Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?
There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.
Fab forums have a bad case of “looking to be offended”
.
But is that as much as people looking to offend? pt
I don't find any humour offensive. Maybe that's because I have the skin of a Rhino ,or because I'm from a generation that was brought up to speak our minds and that "sticks and stones may break your bones, but calling names can't hurt you ".
Literally nothing offends me where humour is concerned . I'm amazed how many people these days feel offended by humour. Only the other day ,on another forum I use , the PC brigade jumped on me for taking the piss out of Religion. I was like, WTF ? "
In a minority I fear there dave |
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"I’m glad it’s a woman posting this .. it’ll be a civilised debate and not a witch hunt had a single guy posted it!
It’s strange isn’t it? I think people are conditioned to automatically take offence and interpret things the most negative way possible these days.
I’ve had (something I can’t mention on here as it breaks the rules ) due to people totally misinterpreting a light hearted quip.
The trouble is you can’t hear the tone of voice or see the body language in written text so it’s much easier to take things the wrong way!
"All I said was that piece of halibut was good enough for Jehovah""
Stone him!!! |
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