6 minutes ago, atpeace said:

I guess not - you win. I bow to your greatness!

Up to you...😊

8 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Funny you say that, most of the members comments are saying it's the mentally ill who relentlessly abuse their emoji privileges.

I've seen on a few occasions where members have lost their right to use their emoji's because of abuse.

As I wrote earlier, I disagree with people using them just settle any imagined score. Fine if they are a genuine reaction to the content, though I think a short comment would be a good way of demonstrating that the application was not simply malicious.

7 minutes ago, IsmeUno said:

As I wrote earlier, I disagree with people using them just settle any imagined score. Fine if they are a genuine reaction to the content, though I think a short comment would be a good way of demonstrating that the application was not simply malicious.

Did you know that your female friend was a repeat offender. She bombarded each and every one of my many comments, she'd scroll through various threads I commented on attacking me with a thumbs down emoji on every comment.

That's pretty weird, what do you reckon.

Edited June 8Jun 8 by SAFETY FIRST

On 6/6/2026 at 8:08 PM, ArchieBunker said:

Is they them there the ones that NEED to place an image to mark a post because they feel emotional and can’t put it into any coherent context? Like a child?

No, something that doesn't require a full comment. Sheesh!

On 6/7/2026 at 3:36 AM, gargamon said:

And the bots that generate a lot of the initial traffic should have this ALWAYS too.

Are there ANY of us who don't quote Google AI, at least from time-to-time? Unless the entire post is written with AI, I don't think it can be call AI-slop.

16 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Did you know that your female friend was a repeat offender. She bombarded each and every one of my many comments, she'd scroll through various threads I commented on attacking me with a thumbs down emoji on every comment.

That's pretty weird, what do you reckon.

I think that it's entirely possible that you can bring yourself to someone's attention with your offensive posts.

I'm sure that you understand that you are not everyone's cup of tea. Even more so for any woman.

Prior to that, they may not have noticed you at all. Just another perspective. Take it or leave it.

17 hours ago, atpeace said:

Could be but they are just going back to what was done during Covid and about 25 members made it impossible to have discussions and got members suspended by overwhelming moderators. I hope this go around will be different but human nature can be a btch. Once a few in a group start chumming the discussion with emojis then it becomes hostile in no time.

Emojis are sticks & stones, far better than nasty comments and name-calling.

17 hours ago, atpeace said:

You don't get it. DO you think we are stupid?

We know how you feel about Freddy and many have made the same points you have. I made many of the same arguments you have. At some point you would be better served to let it go. Freddy isn't changing and I now try to find common ground with him. I still may have an argument in the future with him but it seems like your mission in life :)

Not only that, he's a Christian who's got guns!!!

2 minutes ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Not only that, he's a Christian who's got guns!!!

Seeing you're already lost about the former, please explain the latter.

I often feel that the longer and more extreme posts are confusing.

😕

5 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Seeing you're already lost about the former, please explain the latter.

Rocky, instead of acting the same way you always have, like your friend/enemy here, and placing thumbs downs on my posts when they aren't about you, explain yourself. Without the usual one liners. It's still stalking when you do this, and trying to use false justification like it's about my content doesn't work as the mods are pretty slick.

7 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

Another assumption and again wrong. Defending yourself against trolls isn't trying to be the center of attention. That means nothing to me. I'm here to share ideas, give and take advice, from decent members only. Pointing them out so others can see them for what they are helps everyone. Seeing how many warnings and bans they get makes it clear.

Nah. I get blocked for misunderstandings, mostly.

13 minutes ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Emojis are sticks & stones, far better than nasty comments and name-calling.

True and by no means am I claiming to not stoop on occasion. It is the posters that are chronically nasty. They have need every day to hurt others. Most adults figure out eventually when an argument becomes abusive and most of the time exit the confrontation.

4 minutes ago, atpeace said:

True and by no means am I claiming to not stoop on occasion. It is the posters that are chronically nasty. They have need every day to hurt others. Most adults figure out eventually when an argument becomes abusive and most of the time exit the confrontation.

Who is chronically nasty here? Who has the need to hurt others every day?

Personally, I think that you are simply demonstrating mental fragility. It's your pain that you are projecting onto others. You claimed that @fredwiggy was hurt, but they deny it, so who is feeling that pain? Who is creating it? I don't feel it, @fredwiggy isn't feeling it...so whose is it?

You seem unable to cope with perspectives outside your own, so simply label them within your own limitations.

You are simply judging within your limits. Competitive types often feel the need to judge others negatively, for obvious reasons.

I'm happy to discuss anything to it's natural conclusion. I can have conversations where we start off in disagreement, but through continued genuine discussion, find that we have much in common. That's not possible with those riddled with paranoia and egomaniacal tendencies.

My dialogue with you was genuine from the beginning. You wrote about authentic posters. Ones who don't need a group, whilst at the same time immersing yourself in group think. This is my genuine observation. There is no intention to hurt nor is there any abuse hidden within.

I stand by my observations. Do you see me leaning on anyone else? There's no 'we' nor 'us', as you frequently alluded.

Perhaps you shouldn't speak of authentic posters as if you are somehow within that group and perhaps you should not be judging others until you get your own house in order. Your words don't match your deeds.

That is my honest opinion.

That is also my opinion of those of whom you imagine that I am critical. I'm not going to change that opinion until they demonstrate otherwise, so don't bother to waste time and energy on that. It won't change a thing.

Edited June 8Jun 8 by IsmeUno

I use the blue heart to mean I’ve read and considered a comment. I use the smiley emoji when I think the opinion is ridiculous…or funny.

I would not be unhappy with more emojis! Often I have difficulty deciding. Perhaps two per customer?

Dunno. At least keep the heart-broken. We see a lot of sad stories I wouldn’t give a thumbs-up.

Some folks don’t like thumbs-down. Okay, so what other emoji could we use to express disagreement. Hehe, maybe not the middle finger! If a thumbs down hurts your feelings, see a therapist! It’s amazing to me how invested people get in AN conversations—I mean, get a life!

I’d sure like to see A LOT less name-calling and bickering. If you can’t express an opinion without calling somebody a liar, don’t comment at all.

If you don’t have anything constructive  to add STFU! Maybe that’s an emoji we need!

Exclamation emoji is a great suggestion!!!

I don’t have a “community reputation” (do I?). In notifications, I NEVER look at the reactions, comments and replies only. I think you’d have to be kind of retentive to look at others’ reactions! Sheesh! Who cares?!?

Sleeping emoji, maybe for TL:DR would be good.

Maybe just put in so many emojis that no one will take the time to choose one!

A lot of AN folks had a great time adding every single emoji to the comments in this post. That to me says we like ‘em! Charlie’s going to have fun totting them up! Time, gentleman, time!

I don’t do any other social media and I hope my posts contribute to others’ thinking. Maybe not family but you do get to know people by the points of view they express, in a polite and respectful manner.

To recap, I’m in favour of adding emojis and attribution:

Exclamation point

Different thumbs-down

STFU

Sleeping

Who cares

Get a life

Bart’s butt

Off the wall, when we comment, I’d like to see us get back to the place we left off instead of having to page-through to find our place again.

Same goes for “Have your say”. We don’t need  to go back to the beginning of a post we’ve already read. Which is why we want to comment.

I prefer the old way. Just space for comments below every post.

And WTF is a ‘reputation score’, anyway??? There’s an ‘ignore’ function?!? Wonder how many folks are ignoring me? (Hehe)

14 minutes ago, IsmeUno said:

Who is chronically nasty here? Who has the need to hurt others every day?

Personally, I think that you are simply demonstrating mental fragility. It's your pain that you are projecting onto others. You claimed that @fredwiggy was hurt, but they deny it, so who is feeling that pain? Who is creating it? I don't feel it, @fredwiggy isn't feeling it...so whose is it?

You seem unable to cope with perspectives outside your own, so simply label them within your own limitations.

You are simply judging within your limits. Competitive types often feel the need to judge others negatively, for obvious reasons.

I'm happy to discuss anything to it's natural conclusion. I can have conversations where we start off in disagreement, but through continued genuine discussion, find that we have much in common. That's not possible with those riddled with paranoia and egomaniacal tendencies.

My dialogue with you was genuine from the beginning. You wrote about authentic posters. Ones who don't need a group, whilst at the same time immersing yourself in group think. This is my genuine observation. There is no intention to hurt nor is there any abuse hidden within.

I stand by my observations. Do you see me leaning on anyone else? There's no 'we' nor 'us', as you frequently alluded.

Perhaps you shouldn't speak of authentic posters as if you are somehow within that group and perhaps you should not be judging others until you get your own house in order. Your words don't match your deeds.

That is my honest opinion.

That is also my opinion of those of whom you imagine that I am critical. I'm not going to change that opinion until they demonstrate otherwise, so don't bother to waste time and energy on that. It won't change a thing.

Thanks again. I get this profound advice for free from a wise individual as yourself. I'm blessed :)

Honestly, didn't read a word of your post but please post another that yet again I will not read. Please add another 200-500 words if that isn't asking too much.

Edited June 8Jun 8 by atpeace

2 minutes ago, unblocktheplanet said:

I use the blue heart to mean I’ve read and considered a comment. I use the smiley emoji when I think the opinion is ridiculous…or funny.

I would not be unhappy with more emojis! Often I have difficulty deciding. Perhaps two per customer?

Dunno. At least keep the heart-broken. We see a lot of sad stories I wouldn’t give a thumbs-up.

Some folks don’t like thumbs-down. Okay, so what other emoji could we use to express disagreement. Hehe, maybe not the middle finger! If a thumbs down hurts your feelings, see a therapist! It’s amazing to me how invested people get in AN conversations—I mean, get a life!

I’d sure like to see A LOT less name-calling and bickering. If you can’t express an opinion without calling somebody a liar, don’t comment at all.

If you don’t have anything constructive  to add STFU! Maybe that’s an emoji we need!

Exclamation emoji is a great suggestion!!!

I don’t have a “community reputation” (do I?). In notifications, I NEVER look at the reactions, comments and replies only. I think you’d have to be kind of retentive to look at others’ reactions! Sheesh! Who cares?!?

Sleeping emoji, maybe for TL:DR would be good.

Maybe just put in so many emojis that no one will take the time to choose one!

A lot of AN folks had a great time adding every single emoji to the comments in this post. That to me says we like ‘em! Charlie’s going to have fun totting them up! Time, gentleman, time!

I don’t do any other social media and I hope my posts contribute to others’ thinking. Maybe not family but you do get to know people by the points of view they express, in a polite and respectful manner.

To recap, I’m in favour of adding emojis and attribution:

Exclamation point

Different thumbs-down

STFU

Sleeping

Who cares

Get a life

Bart’s butt

Off the wall, when we comment, I’d like to see us get back to the place we left off instead of having to page-through to find our place again.

Same goes for “Have your say”. We don’t need  to go back to the beginning of a post we’ve already read. Which is why we want to comment.

I prefer the old way. Just space for comments below every post.

And WTF is a ‘reputation score’, anyway??? There’s an ‘ignore’ function?!? Wonder how many folks are ignoring me? (Hehe)

It's obvious...it's the mentally fragile who have a problem with everything.

Analogy upcoming...If I buy a TV, but the colours are faded, the resolution low and the sound flat, I'm not going to be as satisfied as I would having a TV with a wide colour palette, high resolution and a wide and flat frequency response. Taking anything away from that makes the experience less authentic.

It's the fragile ones who are in denial who wish to curb what is natural to us all. Any platform that doesn't allow humans to be human, with all the diversity that brings, will soon sink into oblivion.

7 minutes ago, atpeace said:

Thanks again. I get this profound advice for free from a wise individual as yourself. I'm blessed :)

Honestly, didn't read a word of your post but please post another that yet again I will not read. Please add another 200-500 words if that isn't asking too much.

I don't expect you to be able to rise above your limitations. But I am happy that I at least offered you the opportunity 🤗

1 hour ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Did you know that your female friend was a repeat offender. She bombarded each and every one of my many comments, she'd scroll through various threads I commented on attacking me with a thumbs down emoji on every comment.

That's pretty weird, what do you reckon.

Are you talking about Yinn ?

2 hours ago, IsmeUno said:

Does that mean that no one should ever have a disagreement ever again? No more discussion?

Use your brain. Now we are in a discussion. See how it works?

Disagreement is normal. If it's weird and strange in your mind, then it's you who is weird and strange.

Oddly strange, that time of the month is it?

2 minutes ago, novacova said:

Oddly strange, that time of the month is it?

I don't know...to what time of the month are you referring?

1 hour ago, IsmeUno said:

I think that it's entirely possible that you can bring yourself to someone's attention with your offensive posts.

I'm sure that you understand that you are not everyone's cup of tea. Even more so for any woman.

Prior to that, they may not have noticed you at all. Just another perspective. Take it or leave it.

My truthful comments are not offensive.

It's the weak who can't accept my way of life, more than likely because your type don't have the money to live the way I do.

I've worked bloody hard my entire life, working offshore mostly in harsh, dangerous conditions around the world.

I've never been on benefits, always supporting my large family and the spouse I'm with at the time.

Now it's time to spoil myself, to hell with those who feel my comments are offensive. I'm sure it's only the loser type, welfare recipients who I'm offending

Edited June 8Jun 8 by SAFETY FIRST

If I see just ONE more emoji,

I might need to take a very long vacation.

Or, is there some sort of app we can add...

In order to.....

BLOCK ALL EMOJI......???

5 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

your type don't have the money to live the way I do

Probably, I do not.

However, fortunately,

I have the money to live the way I do.

6 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Probably, I do not.

However, fortunately,

I have the money to live the way I do.

I wasn't talking to you. 😘

Edited June 8Jun 8 by SAFETY FIRST

Just now, SAFETY FIRST said:

My truthful comments are not offensive.

It's the weak who can't accept my way of life, more than likely because your type don't have the money to live the way I do.

I've worked hard my entire life, working offshore mostly in harsh, dangerous conditions around the world.

I've never been on benefits, always supporting my large family and the spouse I'm with at the time.

Now it's time to spoil myself, to hell with those who feel my comments are offensive. I'm sure it's only the loser type, welfare recipients who I'm offending

I ran my own businesses and really didn't work that hard at all.

I don't need to accept your way of life. I find your behaviour quite unpalatable on almost every level. The way that you criticise other foreigners, but give yourself a free pass being just one glaring example.

There are many others, but I don't want to make this thread about you.

This is just the way it is.

I am not compelled to like nor hold you in high regard. In general I am happy to just ignore you. Though every now and again, one of your more repellent comments may appear in my view. You can console yourself by telling yourself that only weak people feel so utterly repelled by your behaviour, that they applied more than 50 negative emoticons to a single post of yours.

Notwithstanding, if you post normally or post anything of which I am in agreement, I will say so or at least apply a positive emoji. I don't carry negative emotions around with me. Everyone gets a second chance.

1 hour ago, atpeace said:

True and by no means am I claiming to not stoop on occasion. It is the posters that are chronically nasty. They have need every day to hurt others. Most adults figure out eventually when an argument becomes abusive and most of the time exit the confrontation.

They will never admit what they're doing, but will be the first to point the finger at you. Guilty of everything they blame others of, which is a major symptom of the character. If unavailable to attack, they will quickly find anyone who disagrees with them and their superior acting MO.

They will act innocent in some topics, even offering advice, but lest anyone disagree and the real them will quickly show it's face.

They come here just to argue, which is a low self esteem trying to make itself feel better by deriding others, and again will quickly deflect that back towards anyone who calls them out. They are usually lonely, without any friends, as they push anyone away that gets close, so they come into online forums because of it's anonymity.

This is why you do exit the confrontation, as drawing them into long arguments trying to prove your point will fall on deaf ears, and will antagonize others who don't want to see a topic deflected.

2 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

They will never admit what they're doing, but will be the first to point the finger at you. Guilty of everything they blame others of, which is a major symptom of the character. If unavailable to attack, they will quickly find anyone who disagrees with them and their superior acting MO.

They will act innocent in some topics, even offering advice, but lest anyone disagree and the real them will quickly show it's face.

They come here just to argue, which is a low self esteem trying to make itself feel better by deriding others, and again will quickly deflect that back towards anyone who calls them out. They are usually lonely, without any friends, as they push anyone away that gets close, so they come into online forums because of it's anonymity.

This is why you do exit the confrontation, as drawing them into long arguments trying to prove your point will fall on deaf ears, and will antagonize others who don't want to see a topic deflected.

I think many of us are learning how to communicate better in this online environment. There are always going to be nasty individuals and it is fine to call them out. When I do this it usually goes nowhere and I hate realizing 5 posts into the confrontation that I now look just as idiotic. There should be a barf emoji that people could add to my posts so I might get what I'm doing :)

Edited June 8Jun 8 by atpeace

as of from today, i can see 3 names that made an emoji

as of emoji altogether, it gives a slightly infantile feel to AN

1 minute ago, fredwiggy said:

They will never admit what they're doing, but will be the first to point the finger at you. Guilty of everything they blame others of, which is a major symptom of the character. If unavailable to attack, they will quickly find anyone who disagrees with them and their superior acting MO.

They will act innocent in some topics, even offering advice, but lest anyone disagree and the real them will quickly show it's face.

They come here just to argue, which is a low self esteem trying to make itself feel better by deriding others, and again will quickly deflect that back towards anyone who calls them out. They are usually lonely, without any friends, as they push anyone away that gets close, so they come into online forums because of it's anonymity.

This is why you do exit the confrontation, as drawing them into long arguments trying to prove your point will fall on deaf ears, and will antagonize others who don't want to see a topic deflected.

You know that he doesn't agree with much of what you write, don't you? You are, desperately, trying to recruit other vulnerable people into your group.

My point with you, is that your behaviour here over the years has been plain for all to see. Yet you don't see it as a factor in any of your relationships. In your mind you have been the perfect provider and everyone else had the issues. Acting as if you are always right and proving people wrong, when that is not the case at all. How frustrating that must have been for anyone that had to live with you.

Enough said.