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texas girl

  • Posts: 348
I like this forum more than the other.
« on: March 03, 2005, 03:05:00 am »
For some reason I feel more welcome posting on this forum versus the other one.

I detect  a lot of Anti Americanism at the other. I have no idea why it appears that way, but for what it is worth, I want to thank you guys a lot for making me feel welcome.

There are a lot of places I can go to and situations I can put myself in if I wish to make it difficult on myself or to be insulted.

I have been through a lot this past year. Let me tell you if you want to feel a bit of hell, try imagining what it would feel like if one of your children died. You would never see them again for the rest of your life. 

Even tho  you will see them after your own death, that is the only comforting thought because there is no other.

I am a positive thinker because why be anything else?

I am a strong woman. I have tried to add some spice, encouragement, and helpful advice because quite frankly. my business pulls in well over $100,000.00  per year, and I am making ends meet quite nicely .

Money doesn't mean Jack to me. It is purely a tool used to get us what we need/want.

If I could have my son back I would live in a tent and use an outhouse.

I am confused as to how so much anti americanism is present in your country because I thought our countries were allies.

I have been insulted by some of your countrymen. and I just don't need it.

Thanks again. 
This may be the last post.

Hugs, Debbie
Debbie

Ian_Giles

  • Posts: 2986
Re: I like this forum more than the other.
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2005, 06:14:52 am »
wow, Debbie,
Don't stop your posting, us Brits can be a tad sarcastic, ironic and so on, flippant is perhaps a better word.
If you were English, and made a point of highlighting that fact,  the Welsh, Scots and the Irish would all be giving you a hard time :-\
Its a humour thing, we can't help ourselves.
I've read most of the replies where you have been posting, I haven't really seen much in the way of anti americanism.
On the surface we are very similar, but beneath that we are very different.
And you are rather hot for a window cleaner :o The guys on here have been amazingly restrained with the sexual inuendo :-X
And of course we are a sacrilegious bunch too, very few will be as openly religious as our cousins across the water.
Political correctness, or rather fear of it, will have us picking over our words on forums such as these, but we'll still find a way to insult people somehow ;D

Don't give up on us Tex, you are a successful Yank and will as a result suffer a little leg pulling, don't let it get to you!!!


Ian
Ian. ISM CLEANING SERVICES

rosskesava

Re: I like this forum more than the other.
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2005, 09:50:43 am »
Texas Girl

Personnaly I think yanks are by and large fine. I wouldn't place to much on how some people are.

The people who I suffer usually come from England, Wales and Ireland. Oh - and Geordies. They really are the worst of the lot.  ;D

The Scots of course are a fine race.

Keep posting. It nice to to read positive, up front and open postings.






UBA1

Re: I like this forum more than the other.
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2005, 11:05:00 am »
Don`t go, i enjoy reading your posts, you`re a sound babe.

I take people as i find them...and your fine...

Regards
Steve

Fox

  • Posts: 824
Re: I like this forum more than the other.
« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2005, 12:29:14 pm »
Debbie

I don't often post in this section but do read it with interest from time to time, I felt I had to reply to this post, I have read many of your posts previously and feel you have given sound good advice on many occasions.

It sounds to me like you are going through an extemley stressful time and no I wouldn't know what is like to lose a child but being a mother I can empathise and my heart goes out to you. 

As for the American thing I personally take people as I find them regardless of colour, race, religion etc and I'm sure many on here feel the same.  The guys answering this thread have got it spot on, we all take the p** out of one another (they've especially got in in for us women I reckon!  ;))

I sincerely hope things look up for you and as you said yourself you are strong, you will need that strength to get you through what you are going through but it really is ok to feel lost, hurt and angry too.  Keep your chin up girl.

Fox

Jake

  • Posts: 348
Re: I like this forum more than the other.
« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2005, 03:36:10 pm »
Texas Girl

I can only agree with everything said above, please dont let a few morons spoil your day! We all enjoy your posts, and are flattered that you have chosen 'our' forum. Please stay!!!!  :-*

                      Kindest regards.....Jake
Exeter, Devon

keefuss69

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Re: I like this forum more than the other.
« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2005, 03:44:06 pm »
i love americans,
my mum met a guy from Newark in new jersey, they fell in love, got married etc etc.

mum now lives over there and she wouldnt change it for the world, people over there have made her feel so welcome and loved.
we love reading ya posts debbie, stuff what others have to say, we loves ya, keep posting:D:D:D


all the best and keep smiling, :D:D

keith
dust is low fat so eat as much as you want!!!

kcc

  • Posts: 34
Re: I like this forum more than the other.
« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2005, 05:22:34 pm »
When I went to the states last year, albuqueque, passed thru dallas and a nicer bunch of guys you couldn't wish to meet. Its so difficult for you right now but people who care are well worth it and everyone on here wishes you god speed and thoughts go with you, people that dont care about people are not worth getting upset about, keep talking talk us 'friends' will stick by you. Next time i'm in the states i'll pop by and say hi.

keef :)

matt

Re: I like this forum more than the other.
« Reply #8 on: March 03, 2005, 06:25:17 pm »
this forum is FAR more welcoming

It doesnt take itself too serious, afterall life is serious in its self, we dont need to get online for even more "serious, pretentious stuff"

Ive enjoyed your posts, as its allways nice to hear from our cousins across the pond


Re: I like this forum more than the other.
« Reply #9 on: March 03, 2005, 06:53:11 pm »
Texas,
I have my own opinions about other forums (this line was modified by a moderater I think - the orignal said what my opinion was).

I've just been and told them all off (the other forum - not the moderators here):

quote:
I just hope you're all ashamed of yourselves, you bunch of bullies.

I agree with Debbie when she says, the 'other forum is more welcoming'!

Keep eating that humble pie! 

end quote.
You're more than welcome here.


Philip Hanson

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Re: I like this forum more than the other.
« Reply #10 on: March 03, 2005, 09:38:18 pm »
Its my opinion that all forums are useful,  and each does seem to have its own personality.  Some forums are extremely strict as to what they will allow, others more liberal.  (Sometimes people moan about how the moderating is done here, ha you should join an american forum I could mention.  The admin won't stand for any nonsense at all, and people don't just get their stuff removed, they get booted off at the drop of a hat!  Good for him I say)

I know that Steve who administrates his forum does so for absolutely no personal gain whatsoever, and I think that's commendable.  It can be a very difficult and time consuming job moderating forums like these, and its difficult.

There have been cases on all of the forums I know of where abusive, hurtful, racist and even libellous comments have been made, and I take comfort in the fact that this is done by a tiny minority people, often who hate to see others being successful.

I have learned not to take anything too seriously on forums, and if someone gets to you its often just better not to rise to the bait.  However, I am always sad to hear that someone's been hurt or offended by anothers comments.

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And you are rather hot for a window cleaner Shocked The guys on here have been amazingly restrained with the sexual inuendo Lips Sealed

Or could it be that the wonderful moderators of this site, who are both handsome and talented, have been working hard?

I'll leave the judgement to you!

All in all, I'm glad we've got such a nice mix of people here and elsewehere who are willing to share their knowledge and experience.  And of course it is really great to have an "international" flavour with Debbie here, and there's also a friendly australian chappie who pops in from time to time.  (And we have Karlosdaze and Mikey Y from Spain - have you guys got your mags yet?)

-Philip
Editor, Professional Window Cleaner Magazine

"The irony of the information age is that it has given new respectability to uninformed opinion"
John Lawton

rosskesava

Re: I like this forum more than the other.
« Reply #11 on: March 03, 2005, 10:30:36 pm »
I agree except for one thing. The following should be removed by the moderators as being grossly unfair and untrue.             

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Or could it be that the wonderful moderators of this site, who are both handsome and talented, have been working hard?


And I don't mean the 'working hard' bit..  ;D

I've read the postings on the other site with regards Texas Lady and they are a bit erm ....  abrasive....  and more linked to world events (without actually saying so) than what is going on on the forum. I'm so glad this forum isn't like that.

I like the postings from across the pond and I like the avatar and the 'hugs' at the end of Texas Girls postings.

Couldn't imagine me writing 'hugs' at the end of my postings though.

Kisses  ;D

Ross


Ian_Giles

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Re: I like this forum more than the other.
« Reply #12 on: March 04, 2005, 06:49:21 am »
Back at you Ross  :-* :-*


Ian  ;D
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mark f

  • Posts: 212
Re: I like this forum more than the other.
« Reply #13 on: March 04, 2005, 09:18:43 am »
what do us limeys know anyhow!!! ;D

Jeff Brimble

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Re: I like this forum more than the other.
« Reply #14 on: March 04, 2005, 06:47:06 pm »
Philip, brill  post.(as a moderator myself).Minorities do not rule When all the dust settles we can all get back to look and learn from all the boards, and more of the TEAM , "together everyone achieves more"