Post # 1
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10288 posts
Sugar Beekeeper
Last night I posted on a thread about requesting donations for the Honeymoon. Numerous posters before me posted their concern about the topic only to be blown up at by the OP. I hopped on and explained to the OP that not everyone is always going to agree with them and then offered some alternative options (HM registry). I went back onto the thread today to find that my comment, as well as a comment from the OP telling me I was being catty and my follow up comment about wanting to know how I was being catty was deleted. This is getting ridiculous. If we can no longer post honesty on the boards then why even stick around? For the record, I had another bee who was in that thread PM me to thank me for sticking up for them. I guess I have to watch every little thing I say from now on. No more disagreeing with anyone. Just cupcakes and rainbows, because that’s all life is, right? (sorry for the huge paragraph– typing this on my phone)
Post # 3
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Buzzing bee
I missed this, but what I don’t get, is why everything is always getting deleted…? I mean, we’re all adults. And the censorship is kind of weird.
Post # 4
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Bee Keeper
I missed it too. I don’t understand it either. It’s an open forum. Not everyone will agree and that’s the point! What a boring site this would be if everyone always spouted the same B.S. just to appease a poster. If you don’t like an opinion given about something you posted, okay. But is there really a need to tattle? Just because an opinion is stated that doesn’t coincide with the OP’s doesn’t mean they can flag it for being snarky. WTH?
I’ve thought seriously about posting my own DISCLAIMER in small type with an asterisk after every opinion I give. 😛
Post # 5
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Sugar Beekeeper
@Mrs.tobe:
Lol, it may have to come to that.
Post # 6
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Honey Beekeeper
What is Honeymoon and why was everyone so upset about it?
Post # 7
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Bee Keeper
@tksjewelry: Honeymoon Donations. I saw the post earlier this evening, but missed the issue…Apparently some of the responses had already been deleted.
Post # 8
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Buzzing bee
I read that thread. People just need a thicker skin. Have I received responses to my posts that weren’t all rainbows and kittens? Yep! However, I’ve never blocked or reported everyone. When you ask for opinions, that’s what you get. You get a variety. Maybe we should just start posting, “I need your opinion, but only if it agrees with mine!”
Sad.
Post # 9
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Honey Beekeeper
thanks, sorry about that CaitMarae. Sometime all they want to hear is “oh yes, you are completely right, do what ever you want”. In reality all they really need is a swift smack on the noggen.
Post # 10
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Bee Keeper
Disclaimer ladies…I’m so serious.
Post # 11
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Helper bee
That’s so disappointing! The only reason I like(d) this board is the whole freedom of speech part. I try to stay out of senseless arguments anywhere, but I am no stranger to voicing my opinion on issues. WeddingBook on Facebook is ridiculous! If you even tell someone that you simply disagree, “POOF”-the thread is out! Hopefully it won’t get THAT bad in here. Baby steps…
Post # 12
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Buzzing bee
I didn’t see the post you’re referring to but as an outside perspective… it is so annoying when a thread turns into a back and forth argument between two people.
Maybe the moderators jumped the gun a little bit early but they probably saw it going downhill quickly and just wanted to get rid of comments that would add fuel to the fire?
Post # 13
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Sugar Beekeeper
@PinkPinstripes:
I kinda doubt it. I simply disagreed with the OP then she called me catty. All I asked was why she thought I was being catty. As far as I’m concerned, there was no reason to remove the comments. Why should we take the time to give our feedback if the comments are just going to be deleted if the OP doesn’t like what she’s reading? Silliness…
Post # 14
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Busy bee
@UpstateCait: i was only on for a few minutes last night, but i saw the post you’re referring to. i was a little confused when you were referred to as being catty. i think maybe op was feeling defensive after other response and overreacted to your answer. i didn’t touch it the thread because it already seemed uncomfortable after just a few replies, and i didn’t want to get scolded by anyone=(
i would agree that people seem a bit edgy and thing seem to be getting deleted rather quickly. i’ve had things deleted, and i’d like to think i’m a pretty ‘to each his own’, laid back kinda gal!
Post # 15
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Sugar bee
@UpstateCait:
I don’t know of this thread you are talking about. But. I do feel like you are typically just very honest and state your opinion. Never even blunt or nasty.
I def agree that sometimes people can be a little too “sunshine and rainbows” that it gets to be a bit fake.
Post # 16
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Bumble Beekeeper
@Gerbera: I agree about you CaitMarae – you always tell it like it is but you arent mean or nasty, just honest. I dont see anything wrong with that!
