To Groan or not to Groan, that is the question.

[BHBT]

I once got very upset at being groaned.



Then I woke up and realized this is just 't internet and not real life and it really doesn't matter one iota.

[KeinFranzösisch]

	Quote:	Angela-74
	have any of you got a threat about being beat up by a GUY because you groaned at him? I did and I am a girl...LOL

you get some interesting emails, Angela.

[Sky]

I'l stand by the groans I have recieved for giving an opinion as a convinced pacifist against weapons of any kind. Also recieved a few for speaking up about an impression of chauvinism and what I considered a needed sense of responsibility.

For the rest, some were drive-by and one or two might well have been deserved

[Caviarchips]

	Quote:	SwissAstrid
	Perfect example of unnecessary groaning right here....I did not deserve this, now I will have a miserable afternoon, will be horrible to my poor innocent kids and will need lots of wine later to get over it

Did you just quote yourself??? I think THAT is a first

[SwissAstrid]

	Quote:	Caviarchips
	Did you just quote yourself??? I think THAT is a first

Yeah wrong post quoted

[Caviarchips]

	Quote:	SwissAstrid
	Yeah wrong post quoted

This chick thinks she's a supermodel AND quotes herself on internet forums.....

"High maintenance" I think just about covers it

[Caviarchips]

Out of interest, has anybody else ever instinctively reached for the "Thanks" button when reading a work email....to find that Outlook didn't catch up yet...

Those are the days when I think I spend a bit too much time here

[Deep Purple]

	Quote:	Caviarchips
	Out of interest, has anybody else ever instinctively reached for the "Thanks" button when reading a work email....to find that Outlook didn't catch up yet... Those are the days when I think I spend a bit too much time here

I know EF members who have tried to 'groan' on Facebook as well

[Nil]

	Quote:	Caviarchips
	Out of interest, has anybody else ever instinctively reached for the "Thanks" button when reading a work email....to find that Outlook didn't catch up yet... Those are the days when I think I spend a bit too much time here

I groan in real life too.... I see someone throwing something on the floor and I mentally Groan!

Yeah, I need help...

A lot more groaning in Spain than in CH then Nil (lol).

[Nil]

	Quote:
	A lot more groaning in Spain than in CH then Nil (lol).

Yeah, especially on the tourists!

(british???) shhh

Just come back from Marrakesh - I quickly gave up groaning on litter (and a few other things...).

[mirfield]

	Quote:	Nil
	I groan in real life too.... I see someone throwing something on the floor and I mentally Groan!

I give out rep.

[Sky]

for smilies, roses n'daisies

Since Natasha's conspicuous by her absence, I'll step in as a Supply Natasha...

	Quote:	Natasha
	HTFU, the lot of you!!!

[Faltrad]

	Quote:	Sky
	I'l stand by the groans I have recieved for giving an opinion as a convinced pacifist against weapons of any kind. Also recieved a few for speaking up about an impression of chauvinism and what I considered a needed sense of responsibility.

It's simple: people groan when they read a truth they didn't want to be confronted with.
To me, being groaned at is a proof that I hit the right spot. In French: appuyer là où ça fait mal.

[MusicChick]

	Quote:	Faltrad
	It's simple: people groan when they read a truth they didn't want to be confronted with. To me, being groaned at is a proof that I hit the right spot. In French: appuyer là où ça fait mal.

I wonder, though. Sometimes groaning has nothing to do with the actual post, but with what is happening that we do not see or don't know about. Don't forget, there are harassers here, pming all over, things people say to eachother when face to face, grudges, etc..

I wouldn't be so attached to groans and their meanings. Groan fest is indeed not allowed, since it seems cowardly bullyish and in fact devaluates the regulars who use it in moderation, to express disagreement.

Everyone gets groaned at at certain point, I am sure we don't loose much sleep over it, do we...

	Quote:	Faltrad
	It's simple: people groan when they read a truth they didn't want to be confronted with. To me, being groaned at is a proof that I hit the right spot. In French: appuyer là où ça fait mal.

Does that mean that the people who you groan at have told you a truth you didn't want to hear and proof that they have hit the right spot with you?

I don't think that's quite right, though. Groans can also be given out because the groaner didn't "get" the post and misinterpreted it or they are just having a bad day and there is nothing to prove / disprove.

I collected groans from some mad member who went back and groaned as many posts as she could because she was pissed off with me. She probably didn't even read my posts.

[Faltrad]

	Quote:
	Does that mean that the people who you groan at have told you a truth you didn't want to hear and proof that they have hit the right spot with you?

I've never groaned anybody.

[Sky]

	Quote:	Faltrad
	I've never groaned anybody.

Nor have you thanked anybody.. not even once, not even a wee little time.
will you ever ?