MarcusX Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: I’m a little surprised that everyone is, apparently, hoping she’ll pull through. I would have hoped with a 96-year-old that most people would be hoping for a quick and painless death, if she is that poorly. No disrespect, but can we at least acknowledge that she is probably dying, rather than that awful euphemism ‘passing’. Death is an inevitability, and we shouldn’t be scared of acknowledging it. I think people just mean well don't they? It's a hard one to accept that sometimes death is better than prolonged illness. When my nan passed sadly it was a bit of a relief, she'd started to get confused and I didn't want her in a hospital indefinitely. As someone else said about passing with dignity and comfort. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: I’m a little surprised that everyone is, apparently, hoping she’ll pull through. I would have hoped with a 96-year-old that most people would be hoping for a quick and painless death, if she is that poorly. People have lived to over 120. I understand it can be a relief when somebody who is in pain passes away. But I'd rather wish for somebody to get well, than hope they die just because they're old. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 52 minutes ago, BS2 Red said: People have lived to over 120. I understand it can be a relief when somebody who is in pain passes away. But I'd rather wish for somebody to get well, than hope they die just because they're old. Agree with everything apart from the living to 120,birth records couldn’t verify if it was the same person but who cares in all honesty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Megan not gone to Balmoral with Harry , she’d be about as welcome as a fart in a lift . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, Slippin cider said: Megan not gone to Balmoral with Harry , she’d be about as welcome as a fart in a lift . In fairness neither has Kate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Super said: In fairness neither has Kate. Kids first day at school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 hour ago, One Team said: Twitter is just awful. The level of hate on there over just about anything is dreadful. It’s disgusting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, Rob k said: It’s disgusting The world would be a better place without Twitter, an absolute cesspit which has allowed the dregs of society to spout their bile, with almost no recourse. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, Ronnie Sinclair said: The world would be a better place without Twitter, an absolute cesspit which has allowed the dregs of society to spout their bile, with almost no recourse. Agreed - It’s got to the point when i don’t think you should be allowed to be anonymous on there anymore such is the level of hatred 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Who the hell do you guys follow in order to see overwhelming amounts of horrible stuff? I only ever see nasty stuff if I actively search it out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 The BBC's scripts seem to have been written by Private Eye journalists Phil Space and Polly Filler... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 (edited) 22 minutes ago, BS2 Red said: Who the hell do you guys follow in order to see overwhelming amounts of horrible stuff? I only ever see nasty stuff if I actively search it out. I often wonder that myself, my twitter feed is generally quite a positive place to be, unless you include taking the piss out of the government as horrible. Edited September 8, 2022 by richwwtk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, richwwtk said: I often wonder that myself, my twitter feed is generally quite a positive place to be, unless you include taking the piss out of the government horrible. I hate twitter and generally dislike social media these days, twitter is a cesspool of hate, from all creeds not just far right or left, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Monkeh said: I hate twitter and generally dislike social media these days, twitter is a cesspool of hate, from all creeds not just far right or left, All social media can be a cesspool of hate, but only if you search for it. I found more of an issue with Facebook, when there were 'friends' added that I hadn't seen or spoken to in years that started spouting the Daily Mail type bile you seem to get around sometimes. A quick 'unfriend' soon sorts that. Never had that with Twitter as I tend to know what I am letting myself in for by the very people I choose to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, richwwtk said: All social media can be a cesspool of hate, but only if you search for it. I found more of an issue with Facebook, when there were 'friends' added that I hadn't seen or spoken to in years that started spouting the Daily Mail type bile you seem to get around sometimes. A quick 'unfriend' soon sorts that. Never had that with Twitter as I tend to know what I am letting myself in for by the very people I choose to follow. Sadly that's not the case for twitter, when you look into whats trending, some of the stuff you get there.......you don't really need to search for it, Anyway we can create another topic for this as this thread is about her majesty 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 36 minutes ago, BS2 Red said: Who the hell do you guys follow in order to see overwhelming amounts of horrible stuff? I only ever see nasty stuff if I actively search it out. Agree totally. On the odd occasion anything unpleasant arrives in my timeline it gets blocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 I have never used Facebook or Twitter and honestly believe I am happier for not doing so. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, Slacker said: I have never used Facebook or Twitter and honestly believe I am happier for not doing so. Me too ..utter horse shit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Quite disgusting comments coming some scottish people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, Kodjias Wrist said: Quite disgusting comments coming some scottish people. Show some dignity and ignore them 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Kodjias Wrist said: Quite disgusting comments coming some scottish people. Unfortunately there are a lot of ***** about. Ignore the ignorant 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, Kodjias Wrist said: Quite disgusting comments coming some scottish people. Don't even waste your time and post about it, it's not worth the effort 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 (edited) It's a very sad day and my thoughts are with the Royal Family. From a young age (I'm 54) I had this naive, romantic notion that the Queen would go on forever. Its tough growing up and seeing those you look up to - and love in the case of friends and family - pass away. Luckily forums like ours give us the opportunity to share great memories and show respect. I understand that a period of mourning may mean that sporting events are cancelled, although this would be based on the wishes of the relevant association, following advice from the Department of Culture, Media, and Sport. Edited September 8, 2022 by Curr Avon 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, Curr Avon said: I understand that a period of mourning may mean that sporting events are cancelled, although this would be based on the wishes of the relevant association, following advice from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport. It's generally the given thing that all sporting events will be cancelled, I'm fully expecting it to be called off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pl00peh91 Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 RIP The Queen. Elephant in the room - will City be postponed this weekend? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, pl00peh91 said: RIP The Queen. Elephant in the room - will City be postponed this weekend? The last time the head of state died the football wasn’t postponed but, bizarrely, it was for Diana so I’d say yes it will be. I’m unsure why football would be and everything else wouldn’t be though. Doesn’t make sense to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, pl00peh91 said: RIP The Queen. Elephant in the room - will City be postponed this weekend? I think it seems unlikely, but I think it would be better to play the games and show respect to The Queen before KO. I can't see sport going ahead though, although I think it should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 I'm sad that the Queen has died and there is no doubting her service and loyalty to the nation, she was an amazing women. I don't see however while all sport should stop, except perhaps Horse Racing, during the period of mourning and lying in state before her funeral. She wasn't averse to having a good time so why can't we celebrate her life by giving her a rousing send off instead. Let's keep sport going and throw a party or two. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Londoner Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 5 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: The last time the head of state died the football wasn’t postponed but, bizarrely, it was for Diana so I’d say yes it will be. I’m unsure why football would be and everything else wouldn’t be though. Doesn’t make sense to me Would just say the Man Utd game tonight goes ahead so who knows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, 22A said: Prob not a postponement. Almost definitely 2 mins silence before the game and the players wearing black arm bands. I would expect all sporting events this weekend to be cancelled. The country is in mourning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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