General Chat

That's a really good idea Lynda

Exactly

Oh please - in the scheme of things (like the Russian school massacre) - does it really matter if people want to send good wishes to each other?? Kim

Why do men always resort to the hysterical woman tactic? I think we can all read Bob

Gee Baby, you should open your eyes. I did say I understand the posts are made with the best of intentions. What would happen if all 90,000 members added similar posts? I haven’t had a bad day, quite good actually, but if you cannot see the logic in my argument then that is your failing , not mine. Why do women always get hysterical and not address the subject? Bob

Happy Birthday Robert ( when it arrives ) Hope you have a great day!! ( whenever it is ) Much happiness Debi

I am disappointed to see this thread. Our dear friend June puts up birthdays and anniversaries out of the kindness of her heart and I think it is therefore really rude to complain about what she's doing. Like Fred, I only add a message to people I know or have come across in my time on GR. When it was my 20th wedding anniversary recently, it was so lovely to print off the list of messages from GR friends. And if you don't like these threads, the titles are clear enough so don't bother looking at them. This is a General board for topics of ANY kind. JUNE - DON'T STOP, YOU'RE A REALLY NICE, THOUGHTFUL PERSON AND THE MAJORITY OF US LOVE WHAT YOU DO xx

Oh dear someone must have been bored today! It's only an inch of space on a computer screen..... hardly the end of the world, but if it makes you happy to have a moan at other peoples good intentions - go ahead. Perhaps we should leave the board for more important topics ...... take a look at the various entries ! p.s. I am biased of course, June is my Mum and I know she puts alot of time into this and remember most of them are done by request. HAPPY BIRTHDAY / ANNIVERSARY TO ANYONE OUT THERE WHO'S DAY IT IS TODAY !!!!! ;-P

I can see where you are coming from Bob,but when i reply to either ,it is to people i have come to know ,and friends as well ,and the good wishes are meant .,but i do agree that to send good wishes to a stranger is a bit meaningless if thats what you mean.Fred.ptfg.

Once I started a thread saying happy birthday and happy anniversary to anyone I missed, because by the time I see the threads sometimes the date has been and gone! (No one replied) Joy

I know this will cause argument but someone has to say it. Whilst I know they are made with the best intention all the “happy birthday” and “happy anniversary “ threads are totally meaningless to outside viewers and are stagnating the board . If we all posted all anniversaries then the site will become irrelevant. Sorry to be controversial but it has to be said. Bob

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