August 29, 2012

WATCH YOUR NOTES

I don’t want to appear super sensitive but it seems that lately I am.
I understand that most of us live very different lifestyles. We are in different age brackets, money brackets, religions etc. There are people here who could not imagine my lifestyle. What can I do? This is where I was born and this is the life I was born into just like you all were.
I find that sometimes people who leave notes that to me are "derogatory". I must say that MOST notes are accepting, encouraging etc. It might not be meant like that but that’s the way I take them. I do not want to make a fuss. I am thinking about removing people from my favourites. Right now I don’t want to do that. Do people just not understand or accept the differences between us? Are they jealous? Some people have very different points of view about religion, politics, etc. I usually accept different points of view.
Anyhow for now I will just move on.

justMe

August 30, 2012

I don’t think I have said anything to offend you, have I? I hope not 🙁

Gypsy Spirit

apologies for anything I may have said….and please rest assured I am NOt jealous of you. I actually find the differences interesting too but sometimes I struggle to understand. Take care, hugs p

TheWoodsprite

By all means delete people who leave notes that make you feel hurt. This should not be a place where you have to be subjected to people who hurt you. I would not leave people like that on my favorites list! hugs, Nicky

Morrigu

everyone has a right to post what they want in their own diary, but should remember that when we leave notes, we are guests in the owner of the diary’s space… I completely understand your frustration.

Gregory & Heidi

Hugs!

I hope I have never said anything to offend you 🙁

Tornado

If I’ve ever left a comment that bothered you, then I am very, very sorry. It’s never my intention to be hurtful or judgmental. We struggle, within the confines of words without inflection or gestures, to offer up our thoughts and feelings. We most often write with ‘our voice’–not realizing that without auditory and visual cues, others might not perceive our true message. I’mso sorry that you have been hurt by notes left from others. When I come across a note that causes me anxiety, especially a note from someone I’ve read and followed for a long time, I try remind myself that the comment is from a friend and most likely wasn’t intended to be offensive. If someone isn’t offering the support and friendship you need and desire, then you shouldn’t have to worry about the notes they leave you.

offmychest

Don’t think it was me, I try and accept everyone’s viewpoints.

Barefoot Gypsy

Hugs to you sweetie. 🙂

Pooh Bear Granny

I hope and pray it was nothing I said. I always try to be polite and understanding of others. I have however gotten a few notes I did not like on occasion. Hope the rest of your day is good. Love,

Yes, we do have very different lifestyles and different beliefs. That is part of what makes OD so interesting. We are different — and yet, we are the same. How fortunate we are to be able to explore that here. I always enjoy reading about your life and concerns – and wish you the best in both.

the one who wonders

My apologies if I have ever left a note that upset you; it was certainly not my intention. I have quite enjoyed reading about your life & family.

I hope I didn’t say anything. I have enjoyed learning from you because we are different.

Nectar

September 2, 2012

keep you list as you want it to be, not what suits others. hugs