General Chat

Thankyou for all your posts, I am not going to add anymore because it's getting into a he said she said debate, and I didn't want to do that. Goodnight everyone Kate.

Oh this is stupid. What does that matter. I enroled on this site from day 1 bet no-one remembers me. Who gives a t**S I took a break to have my son for about 6 months. Kate don't worry about it.

Hi I'm also really new to the site, and have loved reading the threads - even if I haven't dared to reply to many, I have had many giggles!! I was really shocked by the contentious threads that have appeared lately. I consider myself to be fairly intelligent (on a good day) and truly believe that life is too short for any of this. Please carry on with the varied topics on this board, after a hard day at work, I welcome some light relief. Sharonxx

Here here Sharon. I hope Kate comes back on. She sounds really annoyed and there's no need to be. this is a site for everyone. reunited? past or present surely?

Kate - I for one hope that you carry on posting - you have a lot to contribute to the boards so dont let anyone put you off. ;o)))

Kate, Yes you're right, you did voice an opinion. I personally believe we're ALL entitled to voice our opinions! What I found odd was that you came from nowhere (or seemed to) to back the opinion of someone who suggested those of us who post on here (The General Board) should get a life. Each to their own etc. etc. (I'm VERY open-minded)... but to come on and agree with someone who thinks we're childish and innane.... Why do you care that people think you're someone else when you've been defending someone who's been criticising those of us who post on the General Board? I'm sure Mr Happy (aka AB/Mike/whoever he is today) could point you in the direction of some stimulating messageboard where you could find appropriate material. Becx

I have to Echo some of what Bec said. My suspicion was immediately raised when you (seemingly a brand new joined member of only 30 Min's..., who's name I never recognised...and im on the boards a great deal...) jumped in at the defence of someone who posted a thread seemingly for the purpose of flame baiting. (Which seems the case regarding the flame baiting threads because the insults to the General board and chat members have continued on his threads which have followed in the last few days). What you need to understand, and if you have been a member for as long as you say, you will remember there have been at times, brand new members have immediately joined, then posted in a negative way, causing arguments and slating other members.(Myself and others have been victims of this in the past and its not nice) Often there is a link between the member posting and the new person who have jumped in to add to the argument. (They maybe chat on msn or email) Sometimes we have been led to believe that its an ex member (various ones) who has come back to cause mischief under a different guise. By posting this thread (why a few days on ? ) and re opening what happened a couple of days ago, was bound to get a few backs up, and the he said...she said scenario you talk about....was bound to happen. No one minds anyone having an opinion Kate, but when someone comes in from nowhere as a brand new member of 30 Min's, and supports someone who is rude and is flame baiting and belittling others, then one must expect suspicion and flak. You said you would rise above this but posting this thread shows that you havent Elaine x

Hi Kate, I read the thread you refer to as it unfolded, and drew my own conclusions, rightly or wrongly, as to what was going on. I would, however like to respond to the points you haver raised on this thread: 'If I am to carry on posting here then I need to clear the air and make my feelings known.' Why? Can you not just let the dust settle and start again? ' I am still feeling VERY angry and hurt by the people who accused me of being Mike on Saturday.' There are lots of people on GR who are still feeling VERY angry and hurt by what Mike said over his three threads, supported by you on one, but they are not going on about it now. ' I don't want an argument I just want people to stop and think about their actions.' If you don't want an argument, why did you start this thread? If you had stopped and thought about your actions, you would have let the subject drop. 'I am big enough and ugly enough to rise above this and in time I will,' So, go on then. 'but the next person that they do this to might not be able to.' That is not your problem surely. If I were you, (and clearly I am not), I would drop the subject and try to get along with the lovely folks on here, if that is what you would like to do. If not, avoid this board, and concentrate on your family history research with the equally lovely folks on Tips and Records. Liz

Hi Kate, I see you created your tree on 25 Feb 2006 and you only have 1 person in your tree. Do you need any help in getting going? June xx