Sheilaz Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 'Morning all. I have just removed last night's topic which was a rant about an OH. I was going to bed at 10 but stayed up 2 further hours as my 1st instinct was to remove the topic, but didn't want to be heavy handed. Just after 10pm I pm'd the topic poster but have received no reply. This morning I've woken at 6.15, before the alarm, because I know I should have just removed it. I had left it because sometimes we all need to get something off our chest and it is great to talk amongst friends here. But, in the cold light of day, I don't think the forum is the place for an "it's probably the wine talking" rant. I immediately felt it was offensive to men in general, (& should have moved it then) so that's half the population, when the problem was clearly between 2 people. Many people replied in a supportive & upbeat way, but nevertheless I feel too uneasy to leave the whole topic. I'm not sure it's wise to have such a personal account on the internet, and also the negative rants are sometimes in danger of upsetting the balance of our happy forum. I'm going to lock this topic as I don't think a debate of a modding decision is going to help either. But, do feel free to pm me if anyone has a strong viewpoint about this, I've gone out of my way not too mod over zealously but this is a family chicken forum. I'm glad our virtual friendships are supportive, and I'm sad that the poster is so unhappy. But there are ways of getting those moments off our chests, and receiving Omleteers responses, without ranting in detail about personal matters or generalising about all men/women. Hope this makes sense, I'm off to work in a mo & out this evening (if I can stay awake ) so will have to reply to any pms tomorrow. I'm not complaining at modding this, just explaining the decision & agony in reaching it! To the poster; I've made you a big pot of tea, or maybe a strong coffee. Please feel safe to air your grievances here, perhaps just sticking to the Grrrrr incidents that make us all nod in agreement, you are amongst friends! Best wishes to all. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...