FabSwingers.com forum: Where's the humour?

By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago

Peterborough

I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.

Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?

There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Um I’m saying nowt coz my humour starts dramas

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

I don't take it seriously. It's nonsense really. Sex is supposed to be fun

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.

Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?

There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being."

Some people just have a negative view to everything

People just need to…..ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Keep out the politics forum ,so many argumemts leading nowhere .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not many get my humour, but women invariably laugh when I raise the subject of sex...

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Tell us a joke OP.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m glad it’s a woman posting this .. it’ll be a civilised debate and not a witch hunt had a single guy posted it!

It’s strange isn’t it? I think people are conditioned to automatically take offence and interpret things the most negative way possible these days.

I’ve had (something I can’t mention on here as it breaks the rules

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The trouble is you can’t hear the tone of voice or see the body language in written text so it’s much easier to take things the wrong way!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not many get my humour, but women invariably laugh when I raise the subject of sex...

And vegetables

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

"I’m glad it’s a woman posting this .. it’ll be a civilised debate and not a witch hunt had a single guy posted it!

It’s strange isn’t it? I think people are conditioned to automatically take offence and interpret things the most negative way possible these days.

I’ve had (something I can’t mention on here as it breaks the rules

) due to people totally misinterpreting a light hearted quip.

The trouble is you can’t hear the tone of voice or see the body language in written text so it’s much easier to take things the wrong way! "

"All I said was that piece of halibut was good enough for Jehovah"

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By *heArrowsCouple
over a year ago

"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.

Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?

There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being."

I think there has been intolerance on here (and online in general) for years.

Humour is weird. What I find funny, might be offensive to others, and vise versa.

I have a very dry sense of humour. I often make jokes and seemingly no one else gets it.

Which is fine because that makes it funnier for me

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By *imi_RougeWoman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

Humour is against forum rules, you'll end up on the nawty step.

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By *ansoffateMan
over a year ago

Sagittarius A

I do feel a bit stiffled at the moment. I can be very sarcastic and I am worried at times about being taken literally or the wrong way etc.

Everyone's here for different reasons. Honestly, if everyone was permanently happy - I'd find that more disturbing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

""All I said was that piece of halibut was good enough for Jehovah""

Oooooh! Blasphemy! Stone him!

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

"I’m glad it’s a woman posting this .. it’ll be a civilised debate and not a witch hunt had a single guy posted it!

It’s strange isn’t it? I think people are conditioned to automatically take offence and interpret things the most negative way possible these days.

I’ve had (something I can’t mention on here as it breaks the rules

) due to people totally misinterpreting a light hearted quip.

The trouble is you can’t hear the tone of voice or see the body language in written text so it’s much easier to take things the wrong way! "

I know just what you mean, I’ve had some truly venomous messages sent to me following some innocent casual lighthearted quip

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not many get my humour, but women invariably laugh when I raise the subject of sex...

And vegetables"

You've been in my allotment again haven't you?

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Yes humour is subjective and I'm going to subject you all to mine until I leave,get thrown off or die.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think people take me literally or get me completely wrong and my sense of humour is totally missed. Which actually is laughable anyway.

I feel like I need to stick the green laughing face on everything I post just to help them out.

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By *aith SkynbyrdWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere else

"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.

Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?

There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.

Some people just have a negative view to everything

People just need to…..ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE

*whistles*

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

"Yes humour is subjective and I'm going to subject you all to mine until I leave,get thrown off or die."

I’d never throw you off

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By *aith SkynbyrdWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere else

"I do feel a bit stiffled at the moment. I can be very sarcastic and I am worried at times about being taken literally or the wrong way etc.

Everyone's here for different reasons. Honestly, if everyone was permanently happy - I'd find that more disturbing.

Stepford Swingers…

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By *ansoffateMan
over a year ago

Sagittarius A

"I do feel a bit stiffled at the moment. I can be very sarcastic and I am worried at times about being taken literally or the wrong way etc.

Everyone's here for different reasons. Honestly, if everyone was permanently happy - I'd find that more disturbing.

Stepford Swingers…"

No way

I literally was thinking that as I typed it. The Swingers part was all you though!

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

To my way of thinking when I look at the forums as a whole, there are only a handful of people whose humour I think aligns with mine. I think it’s like life off fab.

Some folk are funny, witty, dry and right up your street. Other folk get right on your tits.

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

"To my way of thinking when I look at the forums as a whole, there are only a handful of people whose humour I think aligns with mine. I think it’s like life off fab.

Some folk are funny, witty, dry and right up your street. Other folk get right on your tits."

And who can blame them

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

"To my way of thinking when I look at the forums as a whole, there are only a handful of people whose humour I think aligns with mine. I think it’s like life off fab.

Some folk are funny, witty, dry and right up your street. Other folk get right on your tits.

And who can blame them

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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago

Peterborough

"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.

Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?

There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.

Some people just have a negative view to everything

People just need to…..ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE

I sang that in my head... You knew that some of us would

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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago

Peterborough

"Keep out the politics forum ,so many argumemts leading nowhere ."

That might be my problem

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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago

Peterborough

"Tell us a joke OP."

Do your Moses one again

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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago

Peterborough

"I’m glad it’s a woman posting this .. it’ll be a civilised debate and not a witch hunt had a single guy posted it!

It’s strange isn’t it? I think people are conditioned to automatically take offence and interpret things the most negative way possible these days.

I’ve had (something I can’t mention on here as it breaks the rules

) due to people totally misinterpreting a light hearted quip.

The trouble is you can’t hear the tone of voice or see the body language in written text so it’s much easier to take things the wrong way! "

Yep, hence the emoticons (which are ignored I reckon

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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago

Peterborough

"Not many get my humour, but women invariably laugh when I raise the subject of sex...

And vegetables"

I spy with my little eye something beginning with aubergine

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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago

Peterborough

"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.

Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?

There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.

I think there has been intolerance on here (and online in general) for years.

Humour is weird. What I find funny, might be offensive to others, and vise versa.

I have a very dry sense of humour. I often make jokes and seemingly no one else gets it.

Which is fine because that makes it funnier for me"

I can relate

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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago

Peterborough

"To my way of thinking when I look at the forums as a whole, there are only a handful of people whose humour I think aligns with mine. I think it’s like life off fab.

Some folk are funny, witty, dry and right up your street. Other folk get right on your tits."

Or just wanna get right on your tits and humour ?? s then off putting

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By *ealMissShadyWoman
over a year ago

St Albans/ Welsh Borders

"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.

Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?

There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being."

Agreed, I have observed this too and I have also noticed that tolerance levels vary depending on who it is posting

As for me, I post what I like within the forum rules, if people like it great, if not oh well, I won't lose sleep over it

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Travelling

I'm really funny!

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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago

Peterborough

"I'm really funny! "

I bet your mum reckons you're good looking too

Someone tell the brain (jools) I made a joke

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.

Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?

There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being."

Thankfully people don't all have the same "sense of humour" and some people think they are funny as fuck even though they perhaps aren't. But yes some folks, include myself, sometimes forget it's supposed to be a bit of fun, and more recently there seem to be a fair few lecturers contributing. But people are free to participate or not. Tits bum fanny (a little something for the others).

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

As for me, I post what I like within the forum rules, if people like it great, if not oh well, I won't lose sleep over it"

That’s probably the healthiest approach

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"I’m glad it’s a woman posting this .. it’ll be a civilised debate and not a witch hunt had a single guy posted it!

It’s strange isn’t it? I think people are conditioned to automatically take offence and interpret things the most negative way possible these days.

I’ve had (something I can’t mention on here as it breaks the rules

) due to people totally misinterpreting a light hearted quip.

The trouble is you can’t hear the tone of voice or see the body language in written text so it’s much easier to take things the wrong way!

"All I said was that piece of halibut was good enough for Jehovah""

You're only making it worse for yourself!

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

I think that an awful lot of people have had a really tough time, in all areas of their lives, over the last few years. It becomes harder to recognise banter and see humour when things are difficult, it gets easier to misunderstand and take offence when none is intended.

The world needs more love but hatred grows. People need more laughter but instead life gets bleaker. We wish we were young but we all get older.

How do we fix it? No idea. But maybe we could start by just trying to be a bit kinder to each other on here?

Also boobies and hugs, that might help. Polly xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’m glad it’s a woman posting this .. it’ll be a civilised debate and not a witch hunt had a single guy posted it!

It’s strange isn’t it? I think people are conditioned to automatically take offence and interpret things the most negative way possible these days.

I’ve had (something I can’t mention on here as it breaks the rules

) due to people totally misinterpreting a light hearted quip.

The trouble is you can’t hear the tone of voice or see the body language in written text so it’s much easier to take things the wrong way! "

Misunderstood

Misunderstanding

Pays to just say nothing at times

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We also need to embrace others not be unkind fab is fun remember

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By *ersiantugMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

Honestly, emoticons don't necessarily save you from your own dryness, or even say that much at all sometimes. Better to use just the right amount of pith for that if you can lol.

One person on Fab ends every single post that he makes with the same emoji to make a particular anti-trans statement, whatever the post is about (so tiresome). So someone using a smiley doesn't guarantee their post is light or in jest.

It could even be the at-not-with kind of laugh in some cases.

I haven't seen Fab get any worse fwiw, I find the forum a little better on the whole, though it can obviously brim over sometimes. People can be passionate about things, and boy do people disagree! These are particularly polarised/polarising times we live in too imo. And stressful, and often frustrating..

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By *ndycoinsMan
over a year ago

Whaley Bridge,Nr Buxton,

It's just the few usual suspects making c**** comments,to provoke a drama,appear clever (with the aid of Wikipedia/Google),flash their pc credentials or be offended on someone else's behalf.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Yes O.P. I think there is a distinct lack of what I would term as humour over the past year or so.....

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By *ersiantugMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

^Cntrl C, Cntrl V.

Why make a new tab?

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.

Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?

There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being."
Oh yes I've definitely noticed it its dare i say it a clique thing, the little groups of people who stick together and comment on each others threads and therefore by definition uniformly disagree with yours

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By *alleyDaveMan
over a year ago

Sheffield

"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.

Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?

There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being."

I darn't post anything I find funny or humorous as I'm not politically correct ,and would no doubt offend someone with my extremly dry sense of humour. I'm of an age where nothing offends ,and where anything is fair game for ridicule.

If I did stand up , no doubt I would have been 'cancelled '.

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By *iBeRtInE70Man
over a year ago

around

"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.

Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?

There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being."

When I drop my boxers there's usually laughter

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By *iBeRtInE70Man
over a year ago

around

"I’m glad it’s a woman posting this .. it’ll be a civilised debate and not a witch hunt had a single guy posted it!

It’s strange isn’t it? I think people are conditioned to automatically take offence and interpret things the most negative way possible these days.

I’ve had (something I can’t mention on here as it breaks the rules

) due to people totally misinterpreting a light hearted quip.

The trouble is you can’t hear the tone of voice or see the body language in written text so it’s much easier to take things the wrong way!

"All I said was that piece of halibut was good enough for Jehovah""

Gold

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By *alleyDaveMan
over a year ago

Sheffield

"It's just the few usual suspects making c**** comments,to provoke a drama,appear clever (with the aid of Wikipedia/Google),flash their pc credentials or be offended on someone else's behalf."

Hit the nail on the head. Since political correctness reared its ugly head , there has been people who seem to have made it their life's ambition to feel offended about anything and everything .

And then we have those who get all offended on someone's behalf ,even though they arnt offended for themselves .

PC, wokeness and virtue signalling have infested society un-noticed ,trying to shut down any form of humour that doesn't tow the party line ,or is in the slightest bit controversial.

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

I take these forums very seriously and I’m disgusted by the behaviour of certain individuals.

People think this place is the playground it’s a good job i have thick skin or my lunch money would be taken from me daily.

The mr

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By *aveandSue1Couple
over a year ago

Doncaster

Some people just aren't "happy" unless they're moaning and complaining.

The current woke movement is just playing into their sad little world.

Have a laugh at them and move on.

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By *ragon007Man
over a year ago

london

Seems to be lots of grumps around lol ??

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"I take these forums very seriously and I’m disgusted by the behaviour of certain individuals.

People think this place is the playground it’s a good job i have thick skin or my lunch money would be taken from me daily.

The mr "
How much do you get?

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

"I take these forums very seriously and I’m disgusted by the behaviour of certain individuals.

People think this place is the playground it’s a good job i have thick skin or my lunch money would be taken from me daily.

The mr How much do you get?

just a pound!

( looks around, notices nobody scary looking close by )

( whispers £2.50 )

The mr

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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago

Peterborough

Glad to see I'm not the only one who has noticed it.

Perhaps many are just world weary at present. It's sad

I'm a bubbly person by nature and that has increased since my ABI. Which is better than the alternative.

I shall keep my humour

and apologise where it offends (rather reluctantly

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"I take these forums very seriously and I’m disgusted by the behaviour of certain individuals.

People think this place is the playground it’s a good job i have thick skin or my lunch money would be taken from me daily.

The mr How much do you get?

just a pound!

( looks around, notices nobody scary looking close by )

( whispers £2.50 )

The mr "
Hey....... Big spender

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I think people take me literally or get me completely wrong and my sense of humour is totally missed. Which actually is laughable anyway.

I feel like I need to stick the green laughing face on everything I post just to help them out.

Oh yes this and agreed with too serious/touchy/argumentative thing. It’s SUPPOSED to be fun

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By *illy IdolMan
over a year ago

Midlands

"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.

Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?

There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.Oh yes I've definitely noticed it its dare i say it a clique thing, the little groups of people who stick together and comment on each others threads and therefore by definition uniformly disagree with yours

This is bollocks! Does anyone else agree with me on this?

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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago

Peterborough

"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.

Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?

This is bollocks! Does anyone else agree with me on this?"

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"We also need to embrace others not be unkind fab is fun remember

Definitely more embracing would improve things.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

I am careful with humour. What's funny to some might not be to others.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There’s an anti-Trans emoji on here?!?

Which one is that then?!

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
over a year ago

Staffordshire

"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.

Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?

There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being."

I looked at your green arrow and didn’t find anything you’ve typed in the last 35 threads funny.

Therein lies your answer.

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By *verysmileMan
over a year ago

Canterbury

There are many on her like myself who are bilingual.

We speak both English and Bollocks although we sometimes struggle with our English.

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By *ellinever70Woman
over a year ago

Ayrshire

I think there's plenty of humour to be found on the forums

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By *erebraljaguarMan
over a year ago

North West…

I suppose humour is quite subjective in itself. And forums shouldn’t be taken seriously. It’s online and some people will forever spend too much time connected to a screen without appreciating that it’s far less powerful or useful than the laughing alongside someone physically.

Just keep smiling and laughing when you can. Or tell jokes you find funny, if nobody else gets your humour, it’s their fault and they’re wrong

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.

Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?

This is bollocks! Does anyone else agree with me on this?"
Oh trust me its not

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"I am careful with humour. What's funny to some might not be to others."
Exactly you can't please alla the people alla the time

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By *illy IdolMan
over a year ago

Midlands

"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.

Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?

This is bollocks! Does anyone else agree with me on this?Oh trust me its not

Was just checking I wasn't in a clique

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By *entle_lover_xMan
over a year ago

Great Dunmow

This is a tricky one at times, in real life never mind online. Yes people can be oversensitive but "it was only a joke" defense when being abusive or offensive is the oldest and lamest defence in the book and more recently blaming PC. It's a fine line to tread.

The first bit of the Forum rules "treat others with respect and you can't go far wrong" is a good guideline and if when making jokes you do this then won't go wrong on here. If you're idea of making a joke is saying something disrespectful and abusive wrapped up as a joke then might run into problems. I would give examples but might get a timeout

PS general comment and not referring to your behaviour OP

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By *entle_lover_xMan
over a year ago

Great Dunmow

"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.

Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?

There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.

I looked at your green arrow and didn’t find anything you’ve typed in the last 35 threads funny.

Therein lies your answer."

Haven't done the same but go to admit that made me chuckle

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By *entle_lover_xMan
over a year ago

Great Dunmow

"Seems to be lots of grumps around lol ?? "

I blame lack of sex - it can do this to people

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think people are generally a bit mean at the moment, so people assume everyone is being mean, I think that is where humour is then getting lost

The world is a bit of a weird place at the moment

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love the way that "no humour" turns into digs at people for being "woke". Hahahahaha

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By *ansoffateMan
over a year ago

Sagittarius A

"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.

Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?

This is bollocks! Does anyone else agree with me on this?Oh trust me its not

Was just checking I wasn't in a clique

It's more Zersetzung than clique now. You probably wouldn't know if you were. It's best not think about it or you may be next.

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By *illy IdolMan
over a year ago

Midlands

"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.

Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?

This is bollocks! Does anyone else agree with me on this?Oh trust me its not

Was just checking I wasn't in a clique

It's more Zersetzung than clique now. You probably wouldn't know if you were. It's best not think about it or you may be next."

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By *ansoffateMan
over a year ago

Sagittarius A

"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.

Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?

This is bollocks! Does anyone else agree with me on this?Oh trust me its not

Was just checking I wasn't in a clique

It's more Zersetzung than clique now. You probably wouldn't know if you were. It's best not think about it or you may be next.

Just helping Wikipedia with their hits.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"This is a tricky one at times, in real life never mind online. Yes people can be oversensitive but "it was only a joke" defense when being abusive or offensive is the oldest and lamest defence in the book and more recently blaming PC. It's a fine line to tread.

PS general comment and not referring to your behaviour OP

Don't forget the ubiquitous smiley face or rainbow which is a get out of jail free card to excuse any offence.

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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago

Peterborough

"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.

Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?

There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.

I looked at your green arrow and didn’t find anything you’ve typed in the last 35 threads funny.

Therein lies your answer."

Nope, that's your pov, and I'm completely fine in that.

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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago

Peterborough

"I suppose humour is quite subjective in itself. And forums shouldn’t be taken seriously. It’s online and some people will forever spend too much time connected to a screen without appreciating that it’s far less powerful or useful than the laughing alongside someone physically.

Just keep smiling and laughing when you can. Or tell jokes you find funny, if nobody else gets your humour, it’s their fault and they’re wrong

I like that pov... I know it's cos I agree with it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.

Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?

There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being."

Fab forums have a bad case of “looking to be offended”

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Humour is subjective and you miss tone, inflection and intent when not face to face so often difficult to translate to your own reality

Humour also differentiates a person from Others so keep the pithy one liners or more thought provoking views up - there is someone for everyone (or more) out there

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By *ersiantugMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.

Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?

There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.

Fab forums have a bad case of “looking to be offended” "

But is that as much as people looking to offend? pt

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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago

Peterborough

"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.

Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?

There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.

Fab forums have a bad case of “looking to be offended”

I learned many years ago, if you're going to interact with strangers on the internet, you need a thick skin. There are some nasty fuckers out there

I also learned, no matter whether they are intentionally nasty or I had a skewed perception, they couldn't affect me unless I allowed it. Well, 9/10 times I don't allow it. That odd occasion, I know I'm being too sensitive and need to walk away. In fact, now I'm longer hormonal, it's more like 99/100. So bring it on....

I wish I could help others have that attitude, but it's a learning curve and individual journey.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.

Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?

There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.

Fab forums have a bad case of “looking to be offended”

I learned many years ago, if you're going to interact with strangers on the internet, you need a thick skin. There are some nasty fuckers out there

I wish I could help others have that attitude, but it's a learning curve and individual journey."

I don't know if I'm more selective about where I post things now, but the internet has felt like a much nicer place in recent years and I think a lot of it is because I'm more willing to walk away from an unproductive discussion rather than feeling like I must get the last word in.

You can teach people how to have a constructive debate, the emotional maturity comes later.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.

Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?

There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.

Fab forums have a bad case of “looking to be offended”

I learned many years ago, if you're going to interact with strangers on the internet, you need a thick skin. There are some nasty fuckers out there

I wish I could help others have that attitude, but it's a learning curve and individual journey.

You can teach people how to have a constructive debate, the emotional maturity comes later."

Lastwordism is a thing.

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By *alleyDaveMan
over a year ago

Sheffield

"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.

Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?

There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.

Fab forums have a bad case of “looking to be offended”

But is that as much as people looking to offend? pt"

I don't find any humour offensive. Maybe that's because I have the skin of a Rhino ,or because I'm from a generation that was brought up to speak our minds and that "sticks and stones may break your bones, but calling names can't hurt you ".

Literally nothing offends me where humour is concerned . I'm amazed how many people these days feel offended by humour. Only the other day ,on another forum I use , the PC brigade jumped on me for taking the piss out of Religion. I was like, WTF ?

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

Some people take offence very easily and hold grudges unfortunately thats the way of the world no different here because we have special sex not 'vanilla' sex

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Who is the most popular guy in a swingers' club?

The guy who can carry a dozen doughnuts without using his hands.

Who's the most popular woman?

The one who can get the last one without using hers

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Who is the most popular guy in a swingers' club?

The guy who can carry a dozen doughnuts without using his hands.

Who's the most popular woman?

The one who can get the last one without using hers"
do nut tell that again

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"I've noticed that since this incarnation on here, there seems to be a lack of sense of humour in posts, or rather people perceiving my humour in all seriousness even though I use emoticons.

Has anyone else noticed this and an intolerance to others' posts?

There's a lot wrong going on in the world, so much so we should be looking for light-hearted stuff elsewhere for our own well-being.

Fab forums have a bad case of “looking to be offended”

But is that as much as people looking to offend? pt

In a minority I fear there dave

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By *tanley FunseekerMan
over a year ago

stanley

"I’m glad it’s a woman posting this .. it’ll be a civilised debate and not a witch hunt had a single guy posted it!

It’s strange isn’t it? I think people are conditioned to automatically take offence and interpret things the most negative way possible these days.

I’ve had (something I can’t mention on here as it breaks the rules

) due to people totally misinterpreting a light hearted quip.

The trouble is you can’t hear the tone of voice or see the body language in written text so it’s much easier to take things the wrong way!

"All I said was that piece of halibut was good enough for Jehovah""

Stone him!!!

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