We're all here for the same reason...so why...

[discouraged]

Thank you Pandora! I come to this forum to find out how others are dealing with their bk and to learn what to do and not to do. I also come for the support and understanding this group offers. I also find it offensive when people make political remarks or remarks that undermine what it is we are going through. And I TOTALLY AGREE that those who want a political conversation should start a political post.

[tobee43]

amen to this thread! as usual, pandora's wisdom is so appreciated.

and what you said is so true. it seems no matter what subject matter one reads or comments about, lately, it's all about the left and the right...the truth is i have to add...sorry...save the whales, is me...LOL!!

[BrokeinMD]

This forum has been the most compassionate place I've ever visited. It took me a moment to think about the political posts. I guess because I live on the fringes of D.C. I'm used to ignoring it! LOL....Anyway, take what you need, and leave the rest behind.

[OhioFiler]

Now Ohio... see, you misread/interpreted what I wrote (what you bolded)

My entire point was if I click on a link that says "Puppies are adorable...which flea collar?" one is safe to assume that its about puppies, flea collars and which brand someone uses. AND... it may start out that way at first...however inevitably someone will come on and post "yeah but do you know how bad they are? The history of the requirement of a flea collar was because some idiotic Republican/Democrat had a dog and decided that this was the best thought EVER, whadda ass*ole..stupid left wing/right wing Regan/Clinton/Bush/Obama/Mr. Snuffalupagus/Big Bird supporter!"

Get my meaning? I didnt click that post to read about political views..I clicked it to recommend a flea collar, and read about cute adorable furry puppies.

THAT is the point of what I wrote above and what annoys me to no end. I"m sure many posters who start threads with NO POLITICAL THOUGHT in mind - get annoyed when someone brings rain to the birthday party. :/ In the same token, I also hit on another area in a sense, which was bashing the views of anyone who disagreed with your own (not you personally, but whoever is reading/responding) political views/religious views/whatever - we are each individuals and have our own beliefs - and you're right - differing views is what makes this country what it is/has been/always will be. I never said I didnt want to read someone elses political views - actually I thought I said just the opposite ?? but that the action of differing and debating does not constitute the need to bash the other side, regardless of what that side is.

I have no qualms in sharing what my beliefs are - I'll gladly share them - if asked and in the right situation/post - but not in someone elses post that has no bearing whatsoever on them.

That's swell! Unfortunately, you aren't the ultimate arbiter of what all others want to read. You are free to read or ignore any and all posts just like everyone else. As an example there are some posters I read their name on the thread and I simply skip whatever they posted and move on to posts I may find interesting. Even if I read a post I find less than interesting I don't find annoyance in it. I simply move on. I encourage everyone to do the same especially if they find my posts annoying. Please, move past them, ignore them and have a great day!

[justbroke]

OhioFiler, you don't need to scroll past my posts any longer. I no longer refer to Ohio as a frozen tundra. It's spring now!

[Pandora]

That's swell! Unfortunately, you aren't the ultimate arbiter of what all others want to read. You are free to read or ignore any and all posts just like everyone else. As an example there are some posters I read their name on the thread and I simply skip whatever they posted and move on to posts I may find interesting. Even if I read a post I find less than interesting I don't find annoyance in it. I simply move on. I encourage everyone to do the same especially if they find my posts annoying. Please, move past them, ignore them and have a great day!

*sighs* Ohio - what is the issue you're having exactly? I dont believe you and I have ever come to blows about anything, hell for that matter I dont believe until this moment, we've ever had a discussion, so.... if it floats your rubber ducky to believe that I'm out to be the "ultimate arbiter" then have at it my friend. I'm not going to get into fisti-cuffs with ya over a difference of opinions no matter what the difference may be. I guess that's your option to do so - but I wont be joining in, not my nature.

However you're correct - I am free to read and ignore...and trust me..I do that openly and often so.....

Ce la vie....kumbaya...and pass the marshmallows

[tobee43]

<---------- i will gladly pass the marshmallows, graham crackers and Hersey's chocolate over to you Pandora, and enjoy roasting and toasting them as well. i'm sitting RIGHT next to you!!

and while i'm at it Ms. Pandora, and others like jb, i shall sing the praises and the blessing you have shared so unselfishly with so many. i have seen you turn scared members of this forum entering chapter 13, 7s and pro'ers into thrifty saving, mindful, uplifted humans and held hands during their hard times. again, i will thank you, and i for one appreciate every special word you write!

[OhioFiler]

OhioFiler, you don't need to scroll past my posts any longer. I no longer refer to Ohio as a frozen tundra. It's spring now!

I wish it felt like spring!

Trust me, I've never scrolled past any of your posts. I figure if I read another 50-100 I'll be prepared to pass the bar exam!