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brilliant · Oct 9th, 2009, 08:55 AM

I want to say that I`m so sorry about my thread earlier today , I didn`t realize it was political. I`m not very experienced in this and I didn`t mean to do something wrong or hurt anybody`s feelings.

natalie78 · Oct 9th, 2009, 09:02 AM

Keep in mind that if a story mentions a political figure, a political issue, or anything with the word political in it, than it's probably off limits. Too many emotions involved and people get nasty.

puddinhd58 · Oct 9th, 2009, 09:21 AM

Brilliant,
Your post was had good intentions and I doubt anyone's feelings were hurt!!!

Your new and I'm sure forgiven!!

WELCOME to the forum!!!

brilliant · Oct 9th, 2009, 09:26 AM

Thank`s for explaining it to me , natalie78

(I`ll remember this !)

Sophie-Rose · Oct 9th, 2009, 09:28 AM

Welcome to tPF!!

brilliant · Oct 9th, 2009, 09:30 AM

Aw , so nice of you to say that

Thank you for the warm welcome too , puddinhd58

brilliant · Oct 9th, 2009, 09:33 AM

Thank you , Sophie -Rose (what a beautiful name)

Ginrei76 · Oct 9th, 2009, 11:58 AM

Hey we all make mistakes, especially when we are newbies. If not at this forum then at some other forum. I know you didn't mean anything by it. Some topics (they are listed in the rules) are off limits here for the aforementioned reason Natalie78 stated.

olialm1 · Oct 9th, 2009, 07:15 PM

Totally not a big deal at all. I got scolded for saying "sh*t" so I feel your pain! We all make mistakes.

Pursegrrl · Oct 9th, 2009, 08:06 PM

Hello, brilliant!

I didn't see your earlier post but just check the rules if you haven't already done so. It's OK...we do make mistakes sometimes. Looking forward to your future posts here!

ProfNot · Oct 9th, 2009, 08:24 PM

How sweet of you to apologize!

ShimmaPuff · Oct 9th, 2009, 08:53 PM

One of the first things they tell students in even high school "political science" classes, is that everything human interaction is political.

At least they used to do that, I imagine they still do, because it's true.

So it's a struggle sometimes, and most of us stumble and fall at some point.

And as a Free Speech Extremist, how can I be so in favor of a "no politics/religion" rule on an internet forum?

Naturally, there is the personal aspect, since the world does revolve around me, after all.

I came to the Purse Forum when ordered by the shamans, um, doctors, to remove stress.

My constant monitoring and "lively" discussions of the various aspects of the unraveling world was actually harming me!

When after a very short time, I actually felt better, and even had laboratory tests confirming that there was real, quantifiable improvement - and I began to get a sense of the population here, global, a veritable cornucopia of diversity of every kind, it started to make sense.

Our Serene Management has created for us an oasis, a respite, a refuge, from all the flotsam and jetsam of that unraveling world.

Obviously, we will have different levels of appreciation of that, depending, in large part, to what extent all that unraveling touches/impacts our lives.

For some, the benefit may be something as simple as a "break from all the arguing," while for others, it may be a much more substantial benefit.

We may really need this "safe haven" for much deeper reasons.

And, in their wisdom, the Management actually encourages the discussion of some flavors of politics - the most notable and obvious would be the politics of family, of the relationships we have with other people, malfunctioning boyfriends, dysfunctional parents, BFFs who embarrass us at functions -

There is even a list of people you can PM (yes, I am on it) who will post your problem anonymously if you prefer not to put your name on it, or if it is something really embarrassing, itchy, or both.

The politics of fashion is also discussed. In fact, the discussions in some of those designer-specific forums can get so "lively" that I don't even go there. I might as well watch CNN.

Fashion politics is not for sissies - or people who are supposed to avoid emotional stress.

I will, however, venture into the politics of makeup, even clothing from time to time.

The way we decorate ourselves for different occasions is totally a political act.

And while we don't discuss actual religion, everything we do discuss, like everything we do, is going to have, somewhere in there, some aspect, some element involving beliefs - ours or somebody else's.

There is no religion that is more faith-based than marketing, and Lord knows, we discuss us some marketing!

Anyway, all that is to say that it is hard to find and maintain that delicate balance, but you should not agonize over it too much - hey, the population here even puts up with me!

yeliab · Oct 9th, 2009, 08:53 PM

Brilliant, how noble of you to apologize!!

I hope I didn't break any rules either!

Welcome to TPF!! We'll see you around, Brilliant!!

brilliant · Oct 10th, 2009, 05:35 AM

Thank you , lovely ladies ever so much for accepting my apologies . I`ve checked the rules more thoroughly now (which I should`ve done earlier) and I`ve learned my lesson

Thank you also for the warm welcome and I`m really looking forward to interact with you here on Tpf !

boxermom · Oct 10th, 2009, 12:46 PM

I missed your earlier post, but it sounds like you never intended to cause a problem. Personally I love discussing politics, but it isn't permitted here, so I do it elsewhere.

Welcome to the Purse Forum; I doubt very much if any harm was done, so don't be hard on yourself. We all have broken or bent a rule from time to time, usually because we aren't aware.

See you around! By the way, a newspaper article said Norway is the best country in the world to live in, so you are a very fortunate person!!! I would love to visit your beautiful country some day.

Oct 9th, 2009, 08:55 AM	#1
brilliant OP Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 44	An excuse from me. I want to say that I`m so sorry about my thread earlier today , I didn`t realize it was political. I`m not very experienced in this and I didn`t mean to do something wrong or hurt anybody`s feelings.

Oct 9th, 2009, 09:02 AM	#2
natalie78 Dave's not here Joined: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,669	Keep in mind that if a story mentions a political figure, a political issue, or anything with the word political in it, than it's probably off limits. Too many emotions involved and people get nasty.
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Oct 9th, 2009, 09:21 AM	#3
puddinhd58 Heart of a Golden Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 672	Brilliant, Your post was had good intentions and I doubt anyone's feelings were hurt!!! Your new and I'm sure forgiven!! WELCOME to the forum!!!
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Oct 9th, 2009, 09:28 AM	#5
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Oct 9th, 2009, 07:15 PM	#9
olialm1 windy city Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,553	Totally not a big deal at all. I got scolded for saying "sh*t" so I feel your pain! We all make mistakes.
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Oct 9th, 2009, 09:26 AM	#4
brilliant OP Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 44	Thank`s for explaining it to me , natalie78 (I`ll remember this !)

Oct 9th, 2009, 09:30 AM	#6
brilliant OP Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 44	Aw , so nice of you to say that Thank you for the warm welcome too , puddinhd58

Oct 9th, 2009, 09:33 AM	#7
brilliant OP Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 44	Thank you , Sophie -Rose (what a beautiful name)

Oct 9th, 2009, 11:58 AM	#8
Ginrei76 Member Joined: Jul 2009 Location: South Texas Posts: 102	Hey we all make mistakes, especially when we are newbies. If not at this forum then at some other forum. I know you didn't mean anything by it. Some topics (they are listed in the rules) are off limits here for the aforementioned reason Natalie78 stated.

Oct 9th, 2009, 08:06 PM	#10
Pursegrrl Oh no she di-int!! Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 19,318	Hello, brilliant! I didn't see your earlier post but just check the rules if you haven't already done so. It's OK...we do make mistakes sometimes. Looking forward to your future posts here!
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Oct 9th, 2009, 08:24 PM	#11
ProfNot Sylvie Guillem fan Joined: May 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,853	How sweet of you to apologize!

Oct 9th, 2009, 08:53 PM	#12
ShimmaPuff Sentient Post Whore Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 9,635	One of the first things they tell students in even high school "political science" classes, is that everything human interaction is political. At least they used to do that, I imagine they still do, because it's true. So it's a struggle sometimes, and most of us stumble and fall at some point. And as a Free Speech Extremist, how can I be so in favor of a "no politics/religion" rule on an internet forum? Naturally, there is the personal aspect, since the world does revolve around me, after all. I came to the Purse Forum when ordered by the shamans, um, doctors, to remove stress. My constant monitoring and "lively" discussions of the various aspects of the unraveling world was actually harming me! When after a very short time, I actually felt better, and even had laboratory tests confirming that there was real, quantifiable improvement - and I began to get a sense of the population here, global, a veritable cornucopia of diversity of every kind, it started to make sense. Our Serene Management has created for us an oasis, a respite, a refuge, from all the flotsam and jetsam of that unraveling world. Obviously, we will have different levels of appreciation of that, depending, in large part, to what extent all that unraveling touches/impacts our lives. For some, the benefit may be something as simple as a "break from all the arguing," while for others, it may be a much more substantial benefit. We may really need this "safe haven" for much deeper reasons. And, in their wisdom, the Management actually encourages the discussion of some flavors of politics - the most notable and obvious would be the politics of family, of the relationships we have with other people, malfunctioning boyfriends, dysfunctional parents, BFFs who embarrass us at functions - There is even a list of people you can PM (yes, I am on it) who will post your problem anonymously if you prefer not to put your name on it, or if it is something really embarrassing, itchy, or both. The politics of fashion is also discussed. In fact, the discussions in some of those designer-specific forums can get so "lively" that I don't even go there. I might as well watch CNN. Fashion politics is not for sissies - or people who are supposed to avoid emotional stress. I will, however, venture into the politics of makeup, even clothing from time to time. The way we decorate ourselves for different occasions is totally a political act. And while we don't discuss actual religion, everything we do discuss, like everything we do, is going to have, somewhere in there, some aspect, some element involving beliefs - ours or somebody else's. There is no religion that is more faith-based than marketing, and Lord knows, we discuss us some marketing! Anyway, all that is to say that it is hard to find and maintain that delicate balance, but you should not agonize over it too much - hey, the population here even puts up with me!
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Oct 9th, 2009, 08:53 PM	#13
yeliab Luxury = Purses Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,025	Brilliant, how noble of you to apologize!! I hope I didn't break any rules either! Welcome to TPF!! We'll see you around, Brilliant!!
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Oct 10th, 2009, 05:35 AM	#14
brilliant OP Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 44	Thank you , lovely ladies ever so much for accepting my apologies . I`ve checked the rules more thoroughly now (which I should`ve done earlier) and I`ve learned my lesson Thank you also for the warm welcome and I`m really looking forward to interact with you here on Tpf !

Oct 10th, 2009, 12:46 PM	#15
boxermom Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13,700	I missed your earlier post, but it sounds like you never intended to cause a problem. Personally I love discussing politics, but it isn't permitted here, so I do it elsewhere. Welcome to the Purse Forum; I doubt very much if any harm was done, so don't be hard on yourself. We all have broken or bent a rule from time to time, usually because we aren't aware. See you around! By the way, a newspaper article said Norway is the best country in the world to live in, so you are a very fortunate person!!! I would love to visit your beautiful country some day.

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