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to not sensor my Facebook statuses...

79 replies

upleduff · 18/07/2012 10:09

All of my friends on Facebook are people who know me personally so they (should) know I have a slightly odd sense of humour yet people insist on moaning about comments which I just don't see as offensive.

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turbo1 · 18/07/2012 15:57

I find it offensive. As someone with a tattoo I do not like folk looking down their noses at me.

However I can turn the tables and note you cannot actually spell the word censor, so you are not that smart are you?

yellowraincoat · 18/07/2012 16:04

Taking the piss out of tattoos wouldn't bother me too much.

Poking fun at concentration camps would. For me, that's just not a topic that you joke about.

Also, I don't really find it funny when people slate others relentlessly on FB and go on about stuff like "oh why do people post pics of their kids all the time"? My brother is like this and I've hidden him because I find wilful cynicism boring.

HmmThinkingAboutIt · 18/07/2012 16:33

I love it.

Its ok to post passive aggressive shit on facebook to deliberate insult indirectly.

But when other people complain at what you post, then thats a no no.

I don't have people like you on fb for a reason...

OhDoAdmitMrsDeVere · 18/07/2012 16:36

I think you might just have to face up to the fact you are not as funny as you think you are.
And the examples you have given are not jokes as they?
Like squeaky says they are just passive agressive comments.
They are designed to make your friends unsure about whether you mean them or not.

cuntflapwankbadger · 18/07/2012 16:37

I delete idiots who annoy me, and I always censor my posts - just like I would always try to think before I speak. I have been tempted to write stuff about how many folk are going on about their kids, but then I remember it's not each individual's fault everyone is posting about their kids at the same time, and I like that person and don't want to upset them, and their kids are cute really I'm just a mardy cow. So I log off and do something else til I'm a nicer person!

HmmThinkingAboutIt · 18/07/2012 16:52

Have to say, that if someone annoys you with the comments they make, just delete them rather than make snotty statuses yourself.

I'm currently contemplating removing a male friend who seems to have lost the plot as his wife is pregnant. Nice guy, good friend. Just can't stand his statuses and they are starting to upset and annoy me. Just not worth destroying the friendship over it.

More to life and more to friendships than having someone on FB.

wheresthepopcorn · 18/07/2012 16:54

Sorry OP, the fb comments you make do come off as rude when I read them here which I am sure wasn't your intention. Why not just hide the people that annoy you instead of posting comments for everyone to read?

Fireandashes · 18/07/2012 17:04

Having seen your further examples I think that for accuracy, you should probably substitute "I am unfunny, slightly offensive, passive aggressive and judgemental" for "I have a slightly odd sense of humour" in your OP, since the comments you have quoted are not even a teeny tiny bit funny, in any dimension known to man.

Unless of course this entire thread is a wind-up, in which case hahahaha, you fooled us. Or your real name is e.g. Michael McIntyre or Dara O'Briain.

MardyBra · 18/07/2012 17:42

Personally I'm not a tattoo fan, and I can see that they are starting to get a little ubiquitous.

But I have never felt the need to post my preferences on FB because
a) it's not my business what other people imprint on their bodies and if they're happy that's fine
b) I prefer updates that are (hopefully) much more interesting and/or funny without denigrating anyone else.

upleduff · 18/07/2012 18:11

I admit I can't spell or use grammar correctly at the moment and I've already stated this, I can normally but since my laptop has decided to die I am struck using my daft phone... Incidently does anyone know how to switch Swype prediction off on a Samsung galaxy w as it is bollocks :o

Meh I'm not fussed just wanted to check if anyone else had a bit of an issue with for in mouth disorder Wink

Oh and after posting a status of "if I have offended anyone with my postsI would appreciate it I'd you let nee know as apparently I am a passive aggressive twat :-D "

I received 28 replies almost identical in meaning, the most liked of which was "lmfao ooh come on you know you're a twat and so we but that's why I love you! if I was that fussed I'd have unfriended you but where would I be without your rants to cheer me up?"

Now some may take this to heat but this is from one of the tattoo crew as she is now calling it :o

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OlympicRingSting · 18/07/2012 18:19

One day, go to Auchwitz, and look at the wall of hair that was ripped from prisoners prior to them being gassed to death. Women, men, babies, children.

Do you take the piss out of people with cancer as well, or do you only find amusement in people who have already died?

tethersend · 18/07/2012 18:22

You know how that's just what you're like?

You know all those other people getting offended and thinking you're a bit of a twat?

Well, that's just what they're like.

You should know that.

kinkyfuckery · 18/07/2012 18:23

Just wondering, the people who have objected... are they the same ones that have the tattoos/any tattoos?

upleduff · 18/07/2012 18:24

Have already stated that was out of order and have deleted said comment not much else I can do about that unfortunately...

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upleduff · 18/07/2012 18:28

Objected to what?

They were more pissed that their tattoos were not bespoke not at me, they have now set up a 'support network' for those inflicted with the mass produced tattoo so I'm guessing their not that fussed given that and that one of them is sitting here rofl at this thread ;-)

I never have and never will deny viewing a twat in certain circumstances... Its just how I am lol

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CeliaFate · 18/07/2012 18:34

I never have and never will deny viewing a twat in certain circumstances... Its just how I am lol
These are your friends? Nice.

I guess you're the type who'd say "No offence, but..."
Or, "I tell it like it is"
Both phrases apparently giving you licence to be offensive, insensitive and tactless.

scarletforya · 18/07/2012 18:34

Do you not think this desire to be 'controversial' is just plain ol' attention seeking OP?

There are a million and one trite observations to be made about the things people do but doing so is just stating the obvious and comes accross that you are trying to show off but falling flat somwhat with cheap shots.

People with corny tattoos are a soft target, I couldn't bring myself to make personal remarks that I know are going to hurt people, all the while thinking oh I'm such a ticket, but that's just me, everyone knows what I'm like

It's not witty and original, it's shooting fish in a barrel.

OhDoAdmitMrsDeVere · 18/07/2012 18:34

Well your last status was very passive agressive.
Because you were setting people up who were offended to have to agree you were a passive agressive twat.

That is how passive agressive people apologise. They turn things round to make the people they are apologising to feel bad for getting upset.

A simple 'sorry if I offended anyone' would have been an apology.

'ffs if any of you were offended that must mean you are horrible enough to call me, your friend, a passive agressive twat, are you that horrible, well are you!'

Not so much tbh.

upleduff · 18/07/2012 18:42

Ach well after a lengthy discussion with a few of my friends no one is even remotely bothered and that is what matters to me so I shall bow out... And thank you ;-) you're honest opinions that is why I used aibu after all ;-)

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TheVermiciousKnid · 18/07/2012 18:45

But in your OP you said: people insist on moaning about comments which I just don't see as offensive. So I assume at least some of them must be a bit more than 'remotely bothered'?

JamieandTheOlympicTorch · 18/07/2012 18:52

Your work camp remark doesn't have the defence of being funny.

And it's censor

OhDoAdmitMrsDeVere · 18/07/2012 19:01

My DM apologises in this fashion.
'I suppose that means I am a terrible person doesn't it? I expect that is what you think of me now because you got so upset, don't you?'

It takes a very brave person to answer that with anything other than 'no, no of course not'

Hmm
Sarcalogos · 18/07/2012 19:43

Yes, OP we are all wrong.

It is in fact 'just how you are' and that's fine. Because that's what your RL friends are telling you.

and it has nothing to do with people generally not rocking the boat in RL and reserving their true feelings for anonymous forums such as this one. Nooooo couldn't be that

You must have been slightly worried that it was in fact you, before you posted this thread....?

PrettyCherryTrees · 18/07/2012 19:51

You can of course post anything you like on FB but you must then be prepated for your friends to judge you based upon your posts.

I have a dear friend who regularly exasperates me with her posts. in RL she's lovely, thoughful and kind. On FB she's negative, attention seeking -and is in danger of showing favouritism between her children--. I tried to gently point out the dangers of FB to her but she didn't seem to pick up on it. I don't comment on the annoying posts but I do judge her for them even though in RL she's great.

Another friend of mine has an annoying habit of podting deliberately pointed and offensively anti-Christian statuses at every festival. I could type comments that would slay his arguments and embarrass him because he's not very bright but I don't because it would be stooping to his level.

nannyof3 · 18/07/2012 20:07

Its there bodies , its none of ur business !!!