What are you thinking right now?

[Abstamyous]

My attempt to find an easier way to deliver children, has turned into me planning a summer vacation. Didn't think I'd reach this point so soon.

 

[TheRealCallie]

My attempt to find an easier way to deliver children, has turned into me planning a summer vacation. Didn't think I'd reach this point so soon.

Three words....test tube baby. No delivery required. Lol

Just kidding, I know what you meant.

 

[Unsigned]

My aunt is 76 now. I'm terrified.

Mine will be 94 next week.
I have to go visit her.
She was born on the same exact day as my mother (sister in laws, not sisters).

 

[147]

I guess I knew the whole "getting so old that you despise today's music" was inevitable, but to literally see language change in a way I don't even understand what they're saying anymore - that's trippy.

 

[okidoke]

Hot weather is such killjoy.

 

[ardour]

Hot weather is such killjoy.

It's hot over here too, but I don't mind for now.

 

[147]

I can't be the only one totally weirded out by how people nowadays are referring to their pets as their "sons" and "daughters"
It's the single most stupid trend I've seen humanity undergo in a while, and that's saying something.

 

[okidoke]

“No good deed goes unpunished” is so true. Why do I always wear the cost of helping people out, making other people’s lives better, doing them a favour? One is forced into being selfish if one wants to live as one wishes.

 

[ringwood]

I can't be the only one totally weirded out by how people nowadays are referring to their pets as their "sons" and "daughters"
It's the single most stupid trend I've seen humanity undergo in a while, and that's saying something.

Agree! I recently saw a socal media post where the person referred to their cat as their ‘son’ - I thought it was extremely odd. . . and kinda icky.

 

[147]

Agree! I recently saw a socal media post where the person referred to their cat as their ‘son’ - I thought it was extremely odd. . . and kinda icky.

It's extremely icky!! I don't get it at all. I get visuals of women giving birth to dogs What the heck, humanity?!

 

[Just Games]

“No good deed goes unpunished” is so true. Why do I always wear the cost of helping people out, making other people’s lives better, doing them a favour? One is forced into being selfish if one wants to live as one wishes.

N/A

 

[Sixx 2.0]

Your post in the kudos thread? That didn’t belong there. I challenged it myself if you recall, because it went against the ethos of the thread.

By all means you can call out the behaviour you mention above, but at the same time, the person you were replying to didn’t need calling out.

We all love a bit of recognition, but let’s not get carried away with handing out kudos like it’s going out of fashion. While it’s grand to give people their flowers, there’s a risk of turning it into a bit of a circus. When we constantly bang on about someone’s achievements, it can lead to a culture of showboating, where people do things just to get a pat on the back. Not to mention, it leaves the unsung heroes, the grafters in the background, out in the cold. Let’s not let applause become the be-all and end-all, eh?

Missionary work may seem all fine and dandy, but it’s a bit of a double-edged sword, innit? Historically, it’s been the cause of no end of bother, steamrolling over local cultures and leaving a legacy of cultural amnesia. Some missionaries come in like they’re the bee’s knees, pushing their beliefs without so much as a thought for the existing way of life. And let’s face it, sometimes it’s more about ticking boxes for their own agenda than actually solving the real issues on the ground. Instead of empowering communities to stand on their own two feet, it often ends up fostering a sort of unhealthy dependency. Not exactly a win-win, is it?

 

[Sixx 2.0]

I’ve noticed some troubling trends here that I feel compelled to address. It seems that freedom of speech and expression is being steadily eroded. Changes are made without any explanation, and posts are being deleted arbitrarily without any communication to those affected.

What’s even more concerning is the community’s response, or lack thereof. Many seem to turn a blind eye to these issues, yet there’s frequent complaining about the forum being quiet and new members not sticking around.

Is it really surprising that newcomers leave when they’re met with such a stifling atmosphere? How can we grow and thrive as a community if we don’t foster open dialogue and hold the platform accountable for its actions?

For me, this isn’t the kind of environment I want to be part of, so I won’t be staying. But I hope this post sparks some reflection and perhaps meaningful change for those who remain. All the best.

 

[Sixx 2.0]

@okidoke "Kudos and thanks to Abstanmyous, Butterfly2, CenotaphGirl, Dan27, Finished, Hazed, Okidoke, Rvansun, Sunflowergirl1306, and TheRealCallie for liking many of my posts. In an environment often antagonistic to any Christian perspective, such encouragement is appreciated. May God bless you."

The post comes across as negative because it frames the community as "antagonistic to any Christian perspective," which generalizes and implicitly criticizes others who may not share or support the author’s views. This creates an "us versus them" dynamic and may alienate people who don’t agree with the author's perspective. While it thanks specific individuals, it risks excluding or making others feel less valued for not engaging in the same way. The tone, though framed as gratitude, Is judgmental, passive-aggressive, and unfairly critical, which might not encourage open dialogue or inclusivity.

 

[okidoke]

...... but let’s not get carried away with handing out kudos like it’s going out of fashion.

Settle petal. It's a specific thread for kudos, and nobody is doing that. Sheesh. Maybe you feel like you're missing out?

The post comes across as negative because it frames the community as "antagonistic to any Christian perspective,"

I'm an atheist and I don't see it that way. You obviously have a narrow minded viewpoint.