Sounds good! I will try my hardest not to offend :)

Thank you for stepping up sabbath 7. You are encouraging. I, too, shall try hard. Maybe it will all roll over into our lives outside of KT. Thanks again.

Though not super prevalent HERE, I think our elections had a lot to do with peoples' levels of nastiness?? Maybe, too often, what someone TYPES is taken very literally... not really much room for how words are stressed and too easy to take as being mean?

Disagreement is NOT necessarily a bad thing I try to always keep in mind the definition of OPINION. Hopefully, we're coming out of a long stretch when if your opinion was not the same as the next guy... somebody said you were WRONG? I'm all for being more ppleasant, agreeable and friendly!

Count me in!

Now is a time to be kind to each other.

People are going to want to vent about the election, it is important to allow that and scroll on by if you disagree rather than get into a huge argument over difference in opinion. Those arguments will happen anyway and I hope that people will be understanding about that and not get their feelings hurt. This might be the only place that some can go to vent and yell out their frustrations.

Yes, I agree PK. The Kitchen Table is supposed to be the place where we can discuss anything. Same as over in Home Decorating Conversations.

That said, we do need to be respectful. I for one feel that this does happen here most times. Other forums, not so much. Especially Hot Topics. (phew!!!!!!)

So, if you're intolerant, don't have conversations that include politics or religion.

ditto!

Disagreement is acceptable, disagreeableness is not. 'Nough said.

I agree we should keep it cordial -- keep it on an idea level and not have personal attacks.

paw, just realize, everyone is raw right now. I hope you stick around until the political stuff blows over. Then, it should be better. It's time for holiday fun. We should all be sharing our thoughts, plans, and present ideas. That'd be more enjoyable.

Absolutely agree. I was taught "you can disagree, without being disagreeable". If I can't respond to a post following that guidance, I simply move on to another post. Thank you for your post.

Lisa

Maybe Spike had it right all along.

Audrey, I miss Spike. ;0)

"I was chastised, no matter how "nice & friendly" you all pretend to be.

Over & out. Pawprint signs off forever."

Don't be so dramatic. I think you will be back, and when you return, perhaps a two part process will help:

Everyone can try to be considerate, on one hand in replying to posts, and on the other, for OPs to be considerate also, that their posts be respectful, whatever the chosen topic.

I don't mind being chastised when I deserve it. It's a good way to learn.

Shame we can't have the equivalent of a cuss jar here and put in a quarter whenever we snark off. Donate the proceeds to needy families at Christmas. I'd probably have my share of quarters in there, but I'll join everyone else and we can try to do better.

Lucille...Paw won't be back. When he says it he means it. Sadly this has happened before.

It's both our loss and his, but running away from a situation instead of solving it in this instance, isn't the choice I would make. He seemed pretty happy here, and participated a lot.

This isn't real life, it's internetland. But even in real life, there's no need to be dramatic or get upset with different opinions. Nothing's learned by only "talking" or otherwise conversing with people who agree with you.

I never heard of a cuss jar. I'd need a barrel, maybe one with wheels.

I have read since early AM Pacific time of Paw threats to leave on several posts. Now here it is 5 hours later and he/she is still posting. Empty threats have no meaning.

I think Annie made a smart move. She should have taken Paw with her. Maybe he wouldn't have gotten his feelings hurt and would be back in a few days. I hope Annie is!

Such DRAMA, I bet their real lives are filled with lots of drama too! With the election, I'm seeing such drama everywhere...silliness! Don't sweat the small stuff and it's all small stuff unless it's health related or a death!

The one thing surprising thing I have found on this forum and Home Deco Conversation is just how "off" I can be in my way of thinking.

Sometimes you post something, and you are so sure that everyone will agree with you and how you handled the situation. Then, when the majority doesn't, it really gives you something to think about. Not saying there is a right or wrong, but clearly something to be considered if so many people disagree with you.

We do sometimes have a tendency to be upset by the one hurtful remark , giving it so much more importance than we should.

I never understood GW members who announce they are leaving for good. Although I didn't see Annie's post about taking a break, it certainly is considerate to let us know.

We do get to know the regulars here, and miss those who drop out without an explanation. That said, we are certainly not owed one, but it is nice to be in the loop.

I agree with Elmer. It's so much more interesting to get a mixture of ideas and opinions.

Whether Pawprint decided to come back is certainly his decision. For the most part, I enjoyed his posts. I don't have a tendency to judge what is appropriate or not, but I can understand and accept those who need to share if they are offended.

Hopefully he'll come back. I like his name.

AAA and morz8, as I sat here reading, I found myself drifting back to the Spike days. His system worked and peace reigned.

I have decided that I'm not going to open any more political threads and read the nonsense. Some behavior is just insane to say the least. People really do need to chill out. This is the last political post that I will make...promise.

He says he's deleted as much as he can, and really isn't coming back.

Hugs to all!

Rob, Paw has a history on Houzz of leaving. Always after he feels he's hated. Always says he's leaving, deletes what he can and leaves. Occasionally he returns with a different name but never tells anyone its him and doesn't stick around. Theres no one on KT that did anything to cause his leaving or to leave any impression that he's hated except in Paws own mind. We can't fix this, there's no words to convince him he's not hated and he's wanted here..trust me. I don't want to go any further or I'd be breaking a trust Paw has in me, I won't do that, just know that you all here have been great. He will be ok.

Easy, Paw, easy ... just because I may disagree doesn't mean that I hate you.

An idea, or opinion is one thing ... and a person is an entirely different thing.

There's a big difference between having even major disagreement with someone's ideas or opinions and being so majorly opposed to that person as a person that someone else could say that/judge, somewhat objectively, that the second person hated the first.

ole joyful

I joined KT after Spike was no longer involved with the forum. He is obviously well remembered, judging by how often his name crops up. I'm curious - did Spike "own" the forum and what did he do to organize it or to keep discussions on an even keel? Sounds like he kept it a colorful place!

What happened to the "Let's all lighten up" suggestion?