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General => The Stay Safe Board => Topic started by: jillruss on Sunday 04 October 20 16:50 BST (UK)
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I know its a good thing to have a discussion about certain aspects of covid, lockdown etc as well as an equally healthy difference of viewpoints.
However, I feel that its gone too far now and has started to mimic the worst kind of tweets etc on social media platforms. Its getting nastier and nastier. I'm not on social media (it doesn't interest me) but I've read some of the reports of just how cruel the postings can be.
There was recently a thread where contributors positively salivated at the prospect of Trump not surviving his covid diagnosis. Thankfully, it was locked by the people who run this site but not before it had got quite unedifying. He may not be everyone's cup of tea (certainly not mine) but he's a human being, after all.
Now, again, we have certain people rejoicing at the draconian measures handed out to people on the IoM. Lock 'em up, throw away the key, oh and by the way, don't feed them more than the absolute minimum. Really?
I admit I'm no saint in this respect but I do try to exercise some degree of humanity. It isn't enough to say that this is for the greater good because, if we have to resort to such thoughts and expressions, we are already lost.
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I couldn't agree with you more, At one stage there was 8 topics on the state of the pandemic in a very short space, it drives down the interesting topics as they get lost. I'm not a fan of social media either, this site is my social media and I would like it to stay that way.
Whilst I appreciate people's concern over the situation and also the suffering experienced by many, I come on here for research and light entertainment and not to read what is already being pushed down our throats, hour by hour, day by day on the T.V. and radio also the newspapers. It's information that we can all get if and when we want it. I don't want to come on the site to see news updates or headlines that are already out there!
It's here, it's hard and it will continue that way for some time to come and probably will only disappear when a vaccine becomes available. I don't read any of the Covid lead posts as I am an optimist and believe that a positive attitude helps in what is an otherwise thoroughly depressing state of affairs.
Keep Calm and Keep your Distance ;)
Carol
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"but he's a human being, after all"
Just barely. Do you remember when he mocked the disabled man on national television? When he jeered at John McCain who was dying of brain cancer? When he sneered at Clinton for having pneumonia?
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Now, again, we have certain people rejoicing at the draconian measures handed out to people on the IoM. Lock 'em up, throw away the key, oh and by the way, don't feed them more than the absolute minimum. Really?
Rumours on the IoM that 2 of the jailed welders have Covid, and subsequently the prison is locked down?
I stress that these are just rumours, and I haven't managed to find a definitive news article, but the island is Covid-free, and ALL people coming/returning simply MUST follow the Government advice.
It's the only way to stay Covid-free.
P.S. They are being fed ;D
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I suppose you mean postings where people are called "hysterical" for asking questions about the revised guidance or "smug and self-righteous" when acting in the public good.
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Rootschat is social media. It is no different from any one of the 10,000 specialist groups on Facebook. I am an Admin/Mod on 4 different private ones. Each has a qualification that must be met before joining.
Here the only qualification is an interest in family history. But as for everything else, we are the same - we squabble, we agree, we disagree, we make friends, we fall out with people, we go out of our way to help those who need it.
I think that this board is needed as a sort of pressure release valve. We can vent here, then draw breath, then carry on.
I would be sad to see it go.
Regards
Chas
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I mostly steer clear, but would not like to see it go.
Maybe we should all look back a few years and stick to Berlin Bobs advice, adress your reply to the original poster.
Mike
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I would be gutted to see it go, I contribute mainly to the diary threads and have found them to be a massive support in these times.
Treetotal, I agree that it's not nice to continually read about the pandemic but you don't actually have to do so. The name of the board speaks for itself so you can quite easily avoid it.
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I would be gutted to see it go, I contribute mainly to the diary threads and have found them to be a massive support in these times.
I can't actually see any suggestion in the original post that it should go. Jill was simply giving her view on some of the comments made in various postings. But if the Board did go there's no reason at all why the Diary threads couldn't continue on the ToT Board :)
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I would be gutted to see it go, I contribute mainly to the diary threads and have found them to be a massive support in these times.
I can't actually see any suggestion in the original post that it should go. Jill was simply giving her view on some of the comments made in various postings. But if the Board did go there's no reason at all why the Diary threads couldn't continue on the ToT Board :)
No suggestion at all that it should go - just that wishing people dead is a bit too much even for me. I'm all for discussion and dissension, and especially a bit of good natured banter but would never wish an illness, let alone death, on anyone whether I liked them or not.
As I said, I'm not perfect in this regard, Mike, but those comments you refer to are hardly in the same league. You have a particularly sharp way of replying - especially to me and my views - but I respect your right to do so as I hope you respect mine.
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Best advice I was given was 'Hate the sin, love (agape in Ancient Greek) the sinner.
Michael.
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Some people prefer to have Mrs. Grundy setting the tone of discourse and some do not.
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I think this board has served a very useful purpose since its inception. Many people have been - & continue to be - anxious, confused, isolated, lonely, and have found a lot of support & reassurance from other Rootschatters. It's also a good way for us all to let off steam & have a good old rant. (Not me of course, I never rant ::) :P ;D )
There has been the odd comment made in bad taste but given the stress we are all under, I think the general tone is quite upbeat & positive.
I like reading the diary entries from Roobarb, Caw1 & others, & Viktoria always offers a very balanced view, with humour :) & hearing about the IOM makes me long to be there with all my family - very envious of KGarrad! ;D Strangely when I was a child, apparently I always said I wanted to live on the IOM, I'd obviously heard of it somehow. Now I know why! ;D
Pat
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I would like to add I have enjoyed the stay safe board, been uplifting at times when we need uplifting in various ways, the humour from Viktoria and others often make me laugh out loud, my husband sometimes asks me what I am laughing at.
I don't have a huge impute but dodge in and out to read what others have been up to and add it bit from time to time, I am amazed at how much gets done during a day by other Rootschatters, plus those making masks and things for charity, I like most I am sure have enjoy the banta
I don't think the safe board will come to an end, it will be called something else
Long may it reign
Louisa Maud
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I agree with all the positive posts on this topic....
it’s easy to read the topic title and if it doesn’t appeal then don’t read it!
The diary has been a very important part of the day whether you’ve been busy or not...
If you’re feeling a bit down then it’s uplifting to read others posts.... Viktoria’s always bring a smile at the very least to my face ....
It is a record about the lives of people from every walk of life, a variety of countries and an important social record of probably the most extraordinary year that any of us have ever had in our life times....
Personally I think the title of this particular topic is misguided...
RC is not only for enquiring minds about research and family history but much more than that...
Real bonds of friendship are formed here and many people would be poorer for not being able to have the support from others in times of dispair,upset, loneliness etc....
Caroline
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"Real bonds of friendship are formed here "
Caroline
You are exactly right with this comment, none of us have met, well that is an assumption really but we feel like friends and can say what we want without over stepping the mark as it were, the humour sometimes is very uplifting and hearing what others put up with, having NN neighbours next door and different opinions on how it all should be treated, plus other problems, I have noisy ones but hibernate around this time of the year, thank God, but this topic has uplifted us all
I think the different comments to this board, happiness, sympathy and the like might be a lot to do with our generation, not complaining about the youngsters but in most cases they have had easier lives, thank goodness they do
I went "down south" earlier came and came very close to meeting up with one Rootschatter which would have been fantastic but when being amongst relatives it wasn't easy to get away on my own
Long may this board keep going even if renamed
Take care everyone
Louisa Maud
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We are all entitled to our opinions on any subject but on occasion it can get heated and out of hand. That is where the moderators can step in and close a topic down .... it's their job.
Wouldn't it be a dreadful world if we all had the same opinion on everything - the word clones springs to mind.
There has been a lot of support and advice given on the Stay Safe Threads over the last 6 months and I feel that it is necessary for that to continue. For many of you who live alone and don't have family nearby it has been a lifeline. By the way I too enjoy reading the Diaries every day and the humour that comes over. We are all coping as best we can with good days and bad days.
A number of years ago I helped a fellow Rootschatter with some research he was doing on WW1 Casualties in Scotland. He lives around 30 miles from me so we arranged to meet up with our spouses. The four of us have become firm friends and meet up when we can.
Take Care and Stay safe.
Dorrie
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I don’t read everything on this forum but I agree with those who say it is a means of expressing thoughts and feelings at this time.
My husband and I ‘put the world to right’ at some point every day. We tell each other things which irritate/astonish/agree with from the latest news even though we both have the same views and have seen the same news reports!
For others, this forum is a way of doing that and, sometimes, seeing another viewpoint.
It can get heated. I hadn’t read the thread which is referred to but on reading now, I can only see one post which might fit the complaint and on reading it, it could be interpreted in two ways.
It is noticeable at times that our criticisms/bouquets reflect our personal experiences and reading these can be a good learning experience.
I love Rootschat but my interests are generally research.
I also though, enjoy reading the affirmations and about the friendships which have arisen as a result of this lovely site.