What do you think of...

calindi

Post something in the news that you're interesting in hearing reactions from/about.

The one that triggered this idea is this:

http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/horrible-reactions-to-chris-brown-at-the-grammys

What do you say about that?

Sammy0709

I definitely don't agree with domestic violence but...I just feel like that was so long ago.  I'm sure he's been to counseling and is a different person by now.

Someone posted one of those "motivational posters" identifying how they thought it was absurd that athletes get paid so much and get so much recognition when they win a championship but SM's are paid a tiny fraction of what athletes get paid and often get ignored for what they've done.  I'm not sure how I feel about that because the athletes are only getting paid what their franchises can afford to pay them and we are the source of that money so how can we complain?

amh04

In all honesty - I did not watch the Grammy's, nor do I ever. I think that domestic violence is wrong - and I hate those that advocate it. I think those girls are just dumb for saying that - they're is so much more than just 'beating'. And I'm sure they're referencing 'beating' in a different form. Regardless - It happened, I believe he did the time the court ordered him to, there's nothing else to do/say about it. He's an entertainer, so yeah I would assume he would be at the Grammy's - I didn't know people were upset about it, but if that's what they want to waste their energy on - oh well.

shan87

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[QUOTE]Post something in the news that you're interesting in hearing reactions from/about. The one that triggered this idea is this: <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/horrible-reactions-to-chris-brown-at-the-grammys" rel="nofollow">http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/horrible-reactions-to-chris-brown-at-the-grammys</a> What do you say about that?
Posted by calindi[/QUOTE]

I would love for these women to get what they are asking for THEN come back and see if that is what they really wanted.

WhoTF asks to get beat up??!?!


What Say you about this <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/highschool-prep-rally/maine-football-coach-resigns-accidentally-posting-naked-photo-233913817.html" rel="nofollow"><strong>GUY</strong></a>
CN: HS Football Coach 'accidentally' posted a full nude picture of himself on facebook instead of sending it to his girlfriend.

Sammy0709

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[QUOTE]In Response to What do you think of... : I would love for these women to get what they are asking for THEN come back and see if that is what they really wanted. WhoTF asks to get beat up??!?! What Say you about this GUY CN: HS Football Coach 'accidentally' posted a full nude picture of himself on facebook instead of sending it to his girlfriend.
Posted by shan87[/QUOTE]
I didn't know you could send private pictures on facebook...oh, right...you can't.

calindi

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[QUOTE]In Response to What do you think of... : I would love for these women to get what they are asking for THEN come back and see if that is what they really wanted. WhoTF asks to get beat up??!?! What Say you about this GUY CN: HS Football Coach 'accidentally' posted a full nude picture of himself on facebook instead of sending it to his girlfriend.
Posted by shan87[/QUOTE]

I can see how that would happen, honestly.  It's still wrong and stupid.  I've tried to upload pictures before of my dress or ring or something to send to a friend, but realized it would have posted to my wall so I didn't.  But for someone a bit less aware, I can see it happening.

calindi

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[QUOTE]I definitely don't agree with domestic violence but...I just feel like that was so long ago. <strong> I'm sure he's been to counseling and is a different person by now. </strong>Someone posted one of those "motivational posters" identifying how they thought it was absurd that athletes get paid so much and get so much recognition when they win a championship but SM's are paid a tiny fraction of what athletes get paid and often get ignored for what they've done.  I'm not sure how I feel about that because the athletes are only getting paid what their franchises can afford to pay them and we are the source of that money so how can we complain?
Posted by Sammy0709[/QUOTE]

He may have learned to control that impulse and have healthier behaviors, but he's still the same person.  He did his court mandated time, and I don't have a problem with the Grammy's allowing him back. 

I DO want to shake these girls and make them volunteer in a shelter for abused women because of the stupid stuff they've said.  I think domestic abuse is really shoved under a rug. 

I even got in a big argument with my FI about this the other day, because he was saying a victim of abuse (emotional, physical, etc.) was the one letting themselves get abused by staying in the relationship.  I get what he's saying, but I will never, ever blame the victim for being abused.  There's just no way I can ever accept that concept.

divinemsbee

Cal-That is why you're awesome. I think it's really easy if you've never been in that situation (the proverbial "you" not anyone is particular here) to say that the victim could stop it or get out if they only tried hard enough. And that's just not true. In addition to most women who are subject to this kind of abuse having no or few financial means and family ties to help them, even if they have the money and a place to go to be safe, the abuser has so twisted their mind that they feel as though they are nothing without the abuser. A very good friend of mine in college was beaten up by her boyfriend, who was one of my best friends. No one, and I mean no one, in our circle ever saw it coming. Then we found out that he had been pushing her around when he was drunk for a while. He went to jail for 60 days and got into AA, but it's still a part of who he is. She's forgiven him, now, but it's been 6 years.

Controversial: I just read this article on XOJane written by a drug addict about Whitney Houston's death. It's pretty powerful, even though I don't agree with how this woman is living her life.

http://www.xojane.com/entertainment/whitney-houston-dead

LetsHikeToday

This really pisses me off. It also really pissed me off that he was allowed to preform at the Grammys. I get that it was a while ago but it still happened. I'm not one of those people who thinks we need to censor TV but he beat the shIit out of his girlfriend. That was real life. Not made up tv.

LetsHikeToday

I'll also put it out there that my opinion is probably unpopular. I understand paying for your crimes and being done with it but in my opinion that is legally. He's off probation? Fine. No more anger classes? Fine. But the Grammys are an entertainment event and I don't think he should be invited to attend

BinxRose

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[QUOTE]In Response to What do you think of... : I would love for these women to get what they are asking for THEN come back and see if that is what they really wanted. WhoTF asks to get beat up??!?! What Say you about this GUY CN: HS Football Coach 'accidentally' posted a full nude picture of himself on facebook instead of sending it to his girlfriend.
Posted by shan87[/QUOTE]



Agree 100% with the first part.

As for the guy who 'accidentally' posted a nude pic on fb rather than sending it via text to his gf, I can definately see how that could happen. On my Droid, when you take a pic, you select this "upload" button. From there you can select fb, e-mail, text, etc. I could easily select fb rather than text if I wasn't paying attention.

LetsHikeToday

I can't see binx's post :-(

Sammy0709

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: What do you think of... : He may have learned to control that impulse and have healthier behaviors, but he's still the same person.  He did his court mandated time, and I don't have a problem with the Grammy's allowing him back.  I DO want to shake these girls and make them volunteer in a shelter for abused women because of the stupid stuff they've said.  I think domestic abuse is really shoved under a rug.  I even got in a big argument with my FI about this the other day, because he was saying a victim of abuse (emotional, physical, etc.) was the one letting themselves get abused by staying in the relationship.  I get what he's saying, but I will never, ever blame the victim for being abused.  There's just no way I can ever accept that concept.
Posted by calindi[/QUOTE]

I didn't actually read the link.  Well, I read the first post and decided they were all going to make me to slam my head of a desk so I saved myself the torture.  I was only commenting on him being at the Grammy's and I think you caught what I meant eventhough I worded it wrong.

Zimsgirl

I was on my way to class this morning and the radio said Amazon made a list of most romantic cities in the country. Knoxville, TN is #1 because of the number of romance novels, marrital aids, etc. Interesting lol. 

CAB1217

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: What do you think of... : He may have learned to control that impulse and have healthier behaviors, but he's still the same person.  He did his court mandated time, and I don't have a problem with the Grammy's allowing him back.  I DO want to shake these girls and make them volunteer in a shelter for abused women because of the stupid stuff they've said.  I think domestic abuse is really shoved under a rug.  I even got in a big argument with my FI about this the other day, because he was saying a victim of abuse (emotional, physical, etc.) was the one letting themselves get abused by staying in the relationship.  I get what he's saying, but I will never, ever blame the victim for being abused.  There's just no way I can ever accept that concept.
Posted by calindi[/QUOTE]

I agree with everything you said here completely.

What makes me so mad is that most people have completely let him off the hook. They buy his music, they pay for his concert tickets. He's still famous. WHY?! He's disgusting. I don't care that he's done his time. His reputation should be ruined and it's not. He got away with beating a woman. That's <em>fantastic. </em>

Oh man do I hate me some Chris Brown.

Zimsgirl

Also Kate Middleton isn't with William but she's doing volunteer work today. Love that...it's annoying seeing the single people on FB bitching about today

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LetsHikeToday

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: What do you think of... : I agree with everything you said here completely. What makes me so mad is that most people have completely let him off the hook. They buy his music, they pay for his concert tickets. He's still famous. WHY?! He's disgusting. I don't care that he's done his time. His reputation should be ruined and it's not. He got away with beating a woman. That's fantastic.  Oh man do I hate me some Chris Brown.
Posted by CAB1217[/QUOTE]



Mind meld.

I would never individually support someone like him. Ever.

crownsuperstar

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: What do you think of... : Mind meld. I would never individually support someone like him. Ever.
Posted by LetsHikeToday[/QUOTE]

UGH! I think he is a big ol D-bag!  I cannot stand him. 

LetsHikeToday

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[QUOTE]Also Kate Middleton isn't with William but she's doing volunteer work today. Love that...it's annoying seeing the single people on FB bitching about today Article
Posted by Zimsgirl[/QUOTE]



I don't blame people for bitching about Vday on Facebook. If people are allowed to gush, others should be allowed to bitch, you know?

crownsuperstar

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: What do you think of... : I don't blame people for bitching about Vday on Facebook. If people are allowed to gush, others should be allowed to bitch, you know?
Posted by LetsHikeToday[/QUOTE]

Yes! I feel the same way. It is only far that is people want to gush (which is fine) then in return people should be able to bitch about being single or away from their loved ones. 

LetsHikeToday

The knot ate my post but I think people have the right to bitch about Vday on Facebook. If people are posting how awesome their day is or what theyre doing, people should also be able to complain.

divinemsbee

This is one of the funniest Valentines things to me, someoen posted it on FB today:

http://theoatmeal.com/blog/valentines_day

Zimsgirl

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[QUOTE]The knot ate my post but I think people have the right to bitch about Vday on Facebook. If people are posting how awesome their day is or what theyre doing, people should also be able to complain.
Posted by LetsHikeToday[/QUOTE]
This is one of my friend's statuses lol<div>the only thing more annoying than the couples on valentines day are the singles on valentines day. its a made up holiday that has no purpose. you're single every other day too. get over it. :)</div>

LetsHikeToday

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: What do you think of... : This is one of my friend's statuses lol the only thing more annoying than the couples on valentines day are the singles on valentines day. its a made up holiday that has no purpose. you're single every other day too. get over it. :)
Posted by Zimsgirl[/QUOTE]



Wow. I'm kinda speechless. Why should you be allowed to post about your awesome fiancé but someone cant complain?

And to tell someone that they are single everyday, get over it... Well, you're engaged everyday so then you shouldn't post anything.


This sounds really mean zims and it also sounds heartless.

CAB1217

I'm trying reallly hard not to be an AW on FB but its hard because H is spoiling me ROTTEN yesterday and today. I don't need hurt feelers and roll-y eyes from my single peeps, ya know!? My FB is flooded with love and anger today lol!

Sammy0709

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: What do you think of... : This is one of my friend's statuses lol the only thing more annoying than the couples on valentines day are the singles on valentines day. its a made up holiday that has no purpose. you're single every other day too. get over it. :)
Posted by Zimsgirl[/QUOTE]



I think that's kind of cold hearted. What about people who are single because they lost their SO due to death?

divinemsbee

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[QUOTE]I'm trying reallly hard not to be an AW on FB but its hard because H is spoiling me ROTTEN yesterday and today. I don't need hurt feelers and roll-y eyes from my single peeps, ya know!? <strong>My FB is flooded with love and anger today lol!
</strong>Posted by CAB1217[/QUOTE]

Ha! That is such a perfect condensation of Valentines. (Yes, I may have used "condensation" wrong, but I'm pretty sure that "condensement" isn't a word, and "summing-up" looked weird.)

Zimsgirl

That was a friend of mine that went to high school's status. I thought it was funny because it is true and yeah it may be heartless but it made me laugh. 

crownsuperstar

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[QUOTE]The knot ate my post but I think people have the right to bitch about Vday on Facebook. If people are posting how awesome their day is or what theyre doing, people should also be able to complain.
Posted by LetsHikeToday[/QUOTE]

Damn both of my posts got eaten.  Did I get on the naughty list Hike? :)

About Chris Brown- D-bag totally! 

About Vday on facebook- I think the same way.  Single people should be allowed to b!tch just as much as people are allowed to gush!  That is just my opinion. But you know what they say about opinions...they are like butt wholes and everyone has one.

LetsHikeToday

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[QUOTE]That was a friend of mine that went to high school's status. I thought it was funny because it is true and yeah it may be heartless but it made me laugh. 
Posted by Zimsgirl[/QUOTE]



Eh. Heartless things don't normally make me laugh. Especially heartless things spoken about friends.

Zimsgirl

I'm deleting my status. To those of you that saw it I'm sorry. I got irritated people were like I don't care if you're happy in a relationship I'm spending tonight drinking. There were some mean ones aimed at people in relationships so I retaliated. I'm sorry to thsoe of you that I upset