JAN_is Forum Posts (3,849)

RE: An observation

I think your response is far more serious than the OP intended to receive. However, in response to your post, I don´t agree that "bitterness" is solely an emotion shared amongst the females here. In fact I would go further and say I think the males are often more bitter, at least based on what I read. It´s simply that women tend to be more honest and voice, or rather write, their feelings here.

Reading between the lines is a good skill to have here.

RE: ABOUT LAST NIGHT

Last night I went to an outdoor concert of Iranian music and dance. It was absolutely fabulous. Tomorrow I´m going to see and listen to Argentian guitar and dance.

This week is "tres culturas" celebrations in Murcia. It is an annual event promoting tolerance and celebrating international music and dance all over my city.

RE: Should Trolls be given Protection

Yep tis true! We English teachers can spot this a mile off, but I agree it is sometimes difficult to determine whether the writer is a troll. I say this because many are simply not good writers of English, or are non native.

In my opinion the real trolls are more often native English speakers, and usually reveal themselves as such by either extremely crude or argumentative posts.

RE: What should I do ?

If he´s really interested he will contact you, so I would not go along with those who advise you to contact him, particularly as you have only exchanged a couple of emails previously.

RE: A 'mature' males perspective

Mature in years only it seems.

You are clearly bothered by your "1" vote hence your thread, but really, does it matter so much?

I would advise anyone to switch off their rating, as I and many others who realise how ridiculous it is have done.

You do know that there are serial raters here who collect and give 10´s by canvassing and voting for each other? It´s a joke and shouldn´t be taken seriously at all. However, if you choose to keep your rating on don´t be surprised if you receive low ratings from those in a younger age group. That´s life.

RE: The Goodbye Thread: How you Know, What you Feel, and What you Do, when it's Over

I think you made a mistake posting this thread Ambrose, and I´m surprised, so I´ll refrain from commenting on the content.

RE: what should be the perfect date for you???

Ah well your definition of aggression is very different from mine, Aggression means actively hostile. Perhaps assertive and confident would be better terms to use.

I would also disagree with your definition of a "wimpy peck". The initially more shy and polite men are very often the gold at the end of the rainbow........when you finally get down to business!

RE: How important is it to you to be popular, to be liked

Sorry I haven´t read the whole thread, but perhaps you are being a little over-sensitive?

I couldn´t care less about being popular here, so many people are weird as far as I´m concerned, so why would I care about what they think of me?

At the end of the day I post what I want and how I feel, I hope with some manners and politeness, and if people disagree or want to argue that´s fine, but I do try not to get into an overly heated debate.

There are a few people here I like, others not so much, and some I think are certifiable! However, that shouldn´t and certainly doesn´t alter the way I post.

You are right that there are the more popular posters, but they are mostly either pretty bland, or alternatively, ridiculously controversial, I think anyway, and neither set really reveal their true selves.

I can´t bear fence sitters above all, but they do seem to be popular because they are seen as "nice" and work the whole spectrum...clever, but not so clever if you know what I mean!

Who wants to be part of an "in crowd" anyway? Individualism and a strong character is much more attractive.

RE: osama was a

The original photo was by Korda though. I think we are misunderstanding each other.

RE: COMMON DECENCY

Clearly because they thought you had a bad case of hives.

Janis is my name.

RE: Osama bin Laden was EXECUTE by US forces illegally

Telegraph I can live with, but the Express?

RE: osama was a

I did post in jest though.

Actually I think the iconic photo was taken by a Cuban guy Alberto Korda who never received any royalties. He did receive something in the region of 20,000 pounds after a lengthy court case which he donated to the Cuban health service.

I was talking about the film Motorcycle Diaries in class with students a couple of weeks ago which is how I remembered this.

RE: COMMON DECENCY

How many garden parties do you go to then hmmm?

Itching or scratching to any degree would be extremely bad form.

RE: Osama bin Laden was EXECUTE by US forces illegally

It tries hard to be political though and I read the editorials. Poor at best.

Are you a Sun reader then?

RE: Why Are You Single

I was more than content being single after being married for a long, long time, but I´m not technically single at the moment, and it´s a nice change to have a romantic involvement with someone I have to admit. It´s not at a serious stage at this moment in time and that´s perfect for me, go with the flow, no high expectations, no hurt.

RE: Osama bin Laden was EXECUTE by US forces illegally

I find the Daily Mail to be the worst offender for that, and nonsense of course, amongst the big newspapers.

RE: osama was a

He was quite a good looking man in his younger days, but I prefer Che myself.

RE: COMMON DECENCY

Acting in a way which does not offend anybody. Sometimes that means accepting and abiding by general fixed rules of conduct, which may or may not be rational if one thinks about it logically.

Brave or stupid people buck the trend.

RE: Osama bin Laden was EXECUTE by US forces illegally

Young folk do that Pat, they always have and always will, it´s part of growing up, and in my opinion, a healthy, normal anti-establishment attitude. With time and a little more wisdom most of these young people listen and learn. Some do complete U turns, others read the Guardian like me.

RE: Egyptian History

Another fascinating insight into Egyptian society is the family saga...volume 1 entitled Palace Walk, written by Naguib Mahfouz. I highly recommend the books to anyone interested in Egyptian culture.

RE: Speed Dating

Yes, but also how much one can impress another with the gift of the gab in a short space of time.

RE: Official No photos to prove it's Osama

Ok, but releasing pics of washing the body and administering the rites do not constitute any security risk whatsoever.

Threatening messages.

Well there´s the answer.

Threatening messages.

I meant OSAMA threads

It has upset me a little as I´ve never received anything like this during the years I´ve been a member, but I won´t fret about it for too long, and regular forum posters know me better than those idiots who make threats, even when we have disagreements.

Has anyone else had any mail like this re Osama?

Threatening messages.

I don´t like reporting and actually never have, but I think you´re right on this occasion.

RE: Egyptian History

Oh I had one like that for many years. A Labrador that is.

Threatening messages.

Great, so I post a few "anti" or as I prefer to think, alternative points of view in the Obama threads and I receive threatening messages from American men who are not I have to say forum posters, but clearly read the threads.

RE: Osama bin Laden was EXECUTE by US forces illegally

No Pat, there are NO exceptions to the rule if you truly disagree with the death penalty.

RE: Is heart relation better than physical relation between man and woman?

Just let me check my diary......

RE: I dedicate this song to

Differences of opinion abound in the Obama threads, and I´ve posted contra the general American view on a few occasions, but I´d like to dedicate this to all my American friends.