FabSwingers.com forum: Never heard of the Spice Girls part 2

By *ugby 123 OP Couple
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over a year ago

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Ok I found out what went on now with other threads.

I am starting part two as it seemed a popular thread but please don't be personal on this thread like the part 2 was reported as.

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

They were shit

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

I've just read that thread and I'm not sure why anyone would report it as being personal...

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"They were shit

And a very odd subject for people to get steamed up about. They were a band, they aren't any longer.

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

I must have missed the whole thing.

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By *ugby 123 OP Couple
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over a year ago

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"I've just read that thread and I'm not sure why anyone would report it as being personal..."

It was removed.

Now this thread I hope is a chance for people to have their say after the other was removed.

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By *iss.HoneyWoman
over a year ago

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If you wanna be my lover you got to get with my friend.

Which two would you pick though?

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

It was more about whether people are aware of things that have had a big impact in our culture.

Whether it's a pop group or something else, it's the fact that some seem oblivious to these things that I personally find a bit weird.

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By *ugby 123 OP Couple
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over a year ago

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Going from the first thread, I would say they were shit but even if I didn't have kids at the time who were into them I reckon you would have had to be a hermit not to hear about them at some point.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"It was more about whether people are aware of things that have had a big impact in our culture.

Whether it's a pop group or something else, it's the fact that some seem oblivious to these things that I personally find a bit weird.

There are some things more important to people than others though. Maybe the Spice Girls is an odd thing to not have heard of, but there are things you would be familiar with that I won't have heard of, and vice versa. Doesn't mean we are not both well rounded individuals who contribute to society though.

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

I've never watched Game of Thrones so wouldn't have a clue if someone spoke to me about any of the characters or the plot.

Maybe they were into different music or just not into any. Who knows. Doesn't make someone weird, just different.

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By *ugby 123 OP Couple
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over a year ago

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Whether it's a pop group or something else, it's the fact that some seem oblivious to these things that I personally find a bit weird.

I don't find that weird, there are lots of things I am not interested in so I switch off when I hear about it. OK I might have heard about it but I wouldn't know anything about it.

On the other hand the things I am interested in I know a lot about.

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

"Going from the first thread, I would say they were shit but even if I didn't have kids at the time who were into them I reckon you would have had to be a hermit not to hear about them at some point.

I couldn't tell you one person or group in the top ten currently so does that make me an hermit then? But what I do know is that if culture is in anyway linked to a superficial fleeting man-made group, some much for girl power eh?, then I want to and will happily go live in a cave.

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By *ugby 123 OP Couple
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over a year ago

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Don't get offended , it was just my view

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By *ugby 123 OP Couple
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over a year ago

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"Don't get offended , it was just my view"

PS I was talking about when the Spice girls were in the news, they were pretty big.

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

"Going from the first thread, I would say they were shit but even if I didn't have kids at the time who were into them I reckon you would have had to be a hermit not to hear about them at some point.

This

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

Whether it's a pop group or something else, it's the fact that some seem oblivious to these things that I personally find a bit weird.

I don't find that weird, there are lots of things I am not interested in so I switch off when I hear about it. OK I might have heard about it but I wouldn't know anything about it.

On the other hand the things I am interested in I know a lot about. "

That's fair enough, and not specifically about the Spice Girls or any other bands, but without finding out about things, how do we know if we're interested in them? Wyrdwoman on the other thread mentioned something she was very interested in, MST3K or something like that. I'd never heard of it so I Googled it to find out about it because it could be something I would be interested in but I'd only know that if I was aware of it.

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

Many fads and events can happen in the world and can completely pass some of us by. Not being aware of them isn't wrong, it's that diversity that makes us all so different. The world would be a boring place if we were all the same.

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By *ugby 123 OP Couple
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over a year ago

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Whether it's a pop group or something else, it's the fact that some seem oblivious to these things that I personally find a bit weird.

I don't find that weird, there are lots of things I am not interested in so I switch off when I hear about it. OK I might have heard about it but I wouldn't know anything about it.

On the other hand the things I am interested in I know a lot about.

I agree to a certain extent. ( I went and googled too ) But once you have decided you are not interested in a certain subject then it is easy to avoid, for me anyway.

Obviously for the people who say they don't read papers, watch telly or use the internet to learn whats going on in the world, they won't be introduced to anything new.

For me being a nosey mare and get bored pretty easy that type of life wouldn't suit me as I am always wanting to learn about new things.

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

"Many fads and events can happen in the world and can completely pass some of us by. Not being aware of them isn't wrong, it's that diversity that makes us all so different. The world would be a boring place if we were all the same. "

Well said!

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

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The original O.P. asked, ' Is pop culture important?'

That's a very open question. Important to who ? Important for what ?

I'd say it's as insidious as most manufactured cultures , designed to manipulate the young and make money.

I thought the Spice Girls were well behind the times. It makes my skin crawl when they continue to be cited as STARTING 'girl power'.....

I still like Mel B for her fireyness and resilience.

I like Sporty spice for her decorum , modesty and talent.

I've no time for the other two.

Pop culture is carefully constructed to allow youth an outlet, to think it's going wild and being defiant whilst their every move is choreographed they create revenue for the state and their minds are prevented from thinking and starting something underground.

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

Whether it's a pop group or something else, it's the fact that some seem oblivious to these things that I personally find a bit weird.

I don't find that weird, there are lots of things I am not interested in so I switch off when I hear about it. OK I might have heard about it but I wouldn't know anything about it.

On the other hand the things I am interested in I know a lot about.

I agree to a certain extent. ( I went and googled too ) But once you have decided you are not interested in a certain subject then it is easy to avoid, for me anyway.

Obviously for the people who say they don't read papers, watch telly or use the internet to learn whats going on in the world, they won't be introduced to anything new.

For me being a nosey mare and get bored pretty easy that type of life wouldn't suit me as I am always wanting to learn about new things."

I'm a nosey mare too

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

It was more about being aware. Some people seem to think that to be aware of something you have to have an interest in it. I don't understand that logic at all.

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

"Going from the first thread, I would say they were shit but even if I didn't have kids at the time who were into them I reckon you would have had to be a hermit not to hear about them at some point.

For most people I would agree with you on that.

But there was one person in that thread getting a lot of flack for their lack of knowledge of the spice girls. And I think that person has some unique extenuating circumstances.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

but i think there is a huge difference between never hearing of something... and not taking at interest in something......

and i think that is the line that has been blurred.....

hecking.... the lord of the ring trilogy or harry potters numerous films doing interest me in the slightest.... but i'd have to have live under a rock to never had heard of them........

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

"It was more about being aware. Some people seem to think that to be aware of something you have to have an interest in it. I don't understand that logic at all. "

Exactly this

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

The only songs of theirs i liked were 2 become 1 and Mama.

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

Well said! "

I don't think that's in dispute in general. There was just some genuine incredulity on living during the heyday of The Spice Girls in the UK and being completely oblivious to it.

A further genuine item of interest was a lack of awareness as to who the current PM was -- and whilst people have every right to be oblivious to both items and that is absolutely their right, there is also the right for others to be incredulous, bemused and even alarmed by these facts. Having that opinion makes one no less appreciative of diversity. That's a ridiculous notion to think it does.

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

"It was more about being aware. Some people seem to think that to be aware of something you have to have an interest in it. I don't understand that logic at all. "

Yes this

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

This is a weird thread

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

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"This is a weird thread"

Why is is weird ?

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

"but i think there is a huge difference between never hearing of something... and not taking at interest in something......

and i think that is the line that has been blurred.....

hecking.... the lord of the ring trilogy or harry potters numerous films doing interest me in the slightest.... but i'd have to have live under a rock to never had heard of them........"

Yes

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

So I gather, this is about popular culture.

By its very nature you assume everyone will know about popular culture.

But some people chose to selectively steer clear of it.

For example I could have told you stuff about the charts, soaps, talent shows and stuff a few years ago.

But not now. It depends on what age and stage of life you are at as well. I know far more about Disney and kids stuff than I really want to!

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By *ugby 123 OP Couple
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over a year ago

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"Going from the first thread, I would say they were shit but even if I didn't have kids at the time who were into them I reckon you would have had to be a hermit not to hear about them at some point.

For most people I would agree with you on that.

But there was one person in that thread getting a lot of flack for their lack of knowledge of the spice girls. And I think that person has some unique extenuating circumstances. "

I have no knowledge of them either, I just don't think if you were around when they were that you couldn't avoid them totally...unless of course a person didn't listen to radio/ watch telly/ not listen to people chatting/ watch the news etc

There are lots of things I am not aware of even if I am a nosey mare and I don't think thats wrong, I just know different things than the next person.

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

"It was more about whether people are aware of things that have had a big impact in our culture.

Whether it's a pop group or something else, it's the fact that some seem oblivious to these things that I personally find a bit weird.

it's just because people move in different circles of information i guess...i don't really do television or radio or much social media at all so there's alot that just doesn't come to my attention.

example game of thrones or walking dead or anything at all on telly..i have heard the names of these programes on here and people on facebook for example saying they can't wait for the next season...that is my total sum of information on these things, i dunno what they're about or what they involve really, same with politics, bar skimming some info on here and fb i'm not exposed to it at all so i'm in the dark...music too, no telly or radio...even in my work i dunno much about the acts on stage. they're just the entertainment at work.

i just don't get very exposed to the goings on in the world very much so it's alien to me if that makes sense?

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

"This is a weird thread

Why is is weird ?"

Its probably me,im in a weird kinda sunday afternoon mood...

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

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"It was more about being aware. Some people seem to think that to be aware of something you have to have an interest in it. I don't understand that logic at all. "

Neither do I

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

"but i think there is a huge difference between never hearing of something... and not taking at interest in something......

and i think that is the line that has been blurred.....

hecking.... the lord of the ring trilogy or harry potters numerous films doing interest me in the slightest.... but i'd have to have live under a rock to never had heard of them........"

Some people do live under rocks. I worked with a couple of people who didn't have a television and lived quite insular lives. I have a long term partner who, at the age of 32 had never stepped foot on a council estate.

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

But i did get a mint easter egg off my grankids so alls good

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By *ugby 123 OP Couple
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over a year ago

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

"But i did get a mint easter egg off my grankids so alls good"

that'll do nicely

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

I'd rather someone knew nothing about the Spice Girls than meeting them and discovering their bedroom was covered in posters of the band.

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

"It was more about whether people are aware of things that have had a big impact in our culture.

Whether it's a pop group or something else, it's the fact that some seem oblivious to these things that I personally find a bit weird.

it's just because people move in different circles of information i guess...i don't really do television or radio or much social media at all so there's alot that just doesn't come to my attention.

i just don't get very exposed to the goings on in the world very much so it's alien to me if that makes sense? "

But I think that's the point Christos, you're 'aware' of them. No one is suggesting a thorough knowledge of or even interest in. And again that's extrapolating down, in your example, to far less impactful phenomenon (although it pains me to say it) there than the example that was used in the OP.

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

"But i did get a mint easter egg off my grankids so alls good

that'll do nicely

Abso fuckin lutely mr.christos

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

"But i did get a mint easter egg off my grankids so alls good

that'll do nicely

Abso fuckin lutely mr.christos"

And im about to watch department Q:the absent one #feet up

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

"I'd rather someone knew nothing about the Spice Girls than meeting them and discovering their bedroom was covered in posters of the band.

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

What many many many people missed was the person who the thread focused on had indeed heard of them.. but he didnt know anything about them as he choose not to find out more.

I prefer to read books over newspapers (well really both are a work of fiction these days)

I download the programmes I like as I cannot stand channel hopping.

The only radio station is listened to wad team rock radio as it was purely rock music but has gone bust (well the magazine company that owned it did) and occassionally I will put on classic fm.

Pop culture is important to some and not to others the same as everything else in the world.

There will be lots of important things going on in the world that many dont pay attention to

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By (user no longer on site)
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"What many many many people missed was the person who the thread focused on had indeed heard of them.. but he didnt know anything about them as he choose not to find out more.

I prefer to read books over newspapers (well really both are a work of fiction these days)

I download the programmes I like as I cannot stand channel hopping.

The only radio station is listened to wad team rock radio as it was purely rock music but has gone bust (well the magazine company that owned it did) and occassionally I will put on classic fm.

Pop culture is important to some and not to others the same as everything else in the world.

There will be lots of important things going on in the world that many dont pay attention to"

I didn't miss that point either. I was debating the concept of being oblivious to a "zeitgeist" of that size at the time. And my incredulity of choosing to be unaware of who the PM is as the debate went on to discuss. I was genuinely surprised at the remark made.

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

"What many many many people missed was the person who the thread focused on had indeed heard of them.. but he didnt know anything about them as he choose not to find out more.

I prefer to read books over newspapers (well really both are a work of fiction these days)

I download the programmes I like as I cannot stand channel hopping.

The only radio station is listened to wad team rock radio as it was purely rock music but has gone bust (well the magazine company that owned it did) and occassionally I will put on classic fm.

Pop culture is important to some and not to others the same as everything else in the world.

There will be lots of important things going on in the world that many dont pay attention to"

But the very fact that pop culture is important to some makes it important to society as a whole. Some can't see past the "I'm not interested in it therefore it isn't important". And some of us were trying not to make it personal and steering away from focusing on one individual.

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

"What many many many people missed was the person who the thread focused on had indeed heard of them.. but he didnt know anything about them as he choose not to find out more.

I prefer to read books over newspapers (well really both are a work of fiction these days)

I download the programmes I like as I cannot stand channel hopping.

The only radio station is listened to wad team rock radio as it was purely rock music but has gone bust (well the magazine company that owned it did) and occassionally I will put on classic fm.

Pop culture is important to some and not to others the same as everything else in the world.

There will be lots of important things going on in the world that many dont pay attention to

Yes I couldn't give a shit about the Spice Girls debate, but not knowing who the PM is concerning to me.

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

"It was more about whether people are aware of things that have had a big impact in our culture.

Whether it's a pop group or something else, it's the fact that some seem oblivious to these things that I personally find a bit weird.

it's just because people move in different circles of information i guess...i don't really do television or radio or much social media at all so there's alot that just doesn't come to my attention.

i just don't get very exposed to the goings on in the world very much so it's alien to me if that makes sense?

1. don't use phrases like extrapolating down, i haven't got a f**king clue what it means, sounds like jargon my business studies teacher would use

2. aware of names, barely. there's alot i don't know probably too. couldn't name you a current charting artist, only recently found out there's a woman as pm, still not sure what party she represents

no idea what's about in the cinema at the moment (but i do know alien covenant is coming...because it's a subeject i go out of my way to sewarch..i'm such an alien geek! and predator too! so there is some pop culture in there from some point

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i think as has been said, the line between awareness and knowing about something has been a bit blurred on this thread..my point i think was just that i choose not to know anything about it really....i know the charts exist, but i dunno who's in them, i know politics happens, but i don't know who does it, stuff like that

of course it's impossible to not hear about anything at all, but it's very possible to know so little of something it amounts to nothing

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

"What many many many people missed was the person who the thread focused on had indeed heard of them.. but he didnt know anything about them as he choose not to find out more.

I prefer to read books over newspapers (well really both are a work of fiction these days)

I download the programmes I like as I cannot stand channel hopping.

The only radio station is listened to wad team rock radio as it was purely rock music but has gone bust (well the magazine company that owned it did) and occassionally I will put on classic fm.

Pop culture is important to some and not to others the same as everything else in the world.

There will be lots of important things going on in the world that many dont pay attention to

Yes I couldn't give a shit about the Spice Girls debate, but not knowing who the PM is concerning to me. "

if the pm changed today and we didn't know, nobody would notice...we'd still wake up to the world being there the same as ever

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

"What many many many people missed was the person who the thread focused on had indeed heard of them.. but he didnt know anything about them as he choose not to find out more.

I prefer to read books over newspapers (well really both are a work of fiction these days)

I download the programmes I like as I cannot stand channel hopping.

The only radio station is listened to wad team rock radio as it was purely rock music but has gone bust (well the magazine company that owned it did) and occassionally I will put on classic fm.

Pop culture is important to some and not to others the same as everything else in the world.

There will be lots of important things going on in the world that many dont pay attention to

I think with the pm it was a rather confusing time as she wasnt voted in she succeeded upon camerons resignation.

It took me awhile to find out but purely because i was rather busy at the time with my work & barely spoke to anyone during that time.

Now if there had been a vote i would have paid attention & been made aware as im sure others would have been.

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By *eesideMan
over a year ago

margate sumwear by the sea

I dont see how not being aware of a fue pop groops or wot the world is doing is odd ?

I've never had mutch interest in music or wot everyone els is doing in the world. so y wood i want to no about sumthing that im not that Intrested in.

I mutch purfour to wotch a wildlife doklarmentrey or a siyouncetifick doklarmentrey.

Finding out about animals or how a volcano works or if a nother planet in space will hit earth ect..is way Mor interesting than wotching people talk about witch country wants to blow up a nother country or Hoos been killed by hoo or sum band that I probley won't like the music of......

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

"What many many many people missed was the person who the thread focused on had indeed heard of them.. but he didnt know anything about them as he choose not to find out more.

I prefer to read books over newspapers (well really both are a work of fiction these days)

I download the programmes I like as I cannot stand channel hopping.

The only radio station is listened to wad team rock radio as it was purely rock music but has gone bust (well the magazine company that owned it did) and occassionally I will put on classic fm.

Pop culture is important to some and not to others the same as everything else in the world.

There will be lots of important things going on in the world that many dont pay attention to

Yes I couldn't give a shit about the Spice Girls debate, but not knowing who the PM is concerning to me. "

I know who she is.. same as i know who trump is.. well you have to know who to point out to the hitman

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

"But i did get a mint easter egg off my grankids so alls good

that'll do nicely

Abso fuckin lutely mr.christos

And im about to watch department Q:the absent one #feet up"

i'm not sure what that is lol..i'd need to google it. sounds like a chillin' day though enjoy it

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

"It was more about whether people are aware of things that have had a big impact in our culture.

Whether it's a pop group or something else, it's the fact that some seem oblivious to these things that I personally find a bit weird.

it's just because people move in different circles of information i guess...i don't really do television or radio or much social media at all so there's alot that just doesn't come to my attention.

i just don't get very exposed to the goings on in the world very much so it's alien to me if that makes sense?

1. don't use phrases like extrapolating down, i haven't got a f**king clue what it means, sounds like jargon my business studies teacher would use

2. aware of names, barely. there's alot i don't know probably too. couldn't name you a current charting artist, only recently found out there's a woman as pm, still not sure what party she represents

)

of course it's impossible to not hear about anything at all, but it's very possible to know so little of something it amounts to nothing

Hahaha! Fair enough, I think you're misunderstanding my point slightly, but no worries. I'll continue to speak using the phrases I want, you continue not knowing who the PM is. But I still get to be alarmed by that

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By *eady and Willing 9Man
over a year ago

Wherever the party is @

"If you wanna be my lover you got to get with my friend.

Which two would you pick though?"

Scary and ginger..defo

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

The passivity with current affairs and politics in this thread is alarming.

The fact that people think that politics never changes and a vote can't make a difference is so dangerous.

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By *urvymamaWoman
over a year ago

Doncaster

To me being aware of something implies you have a good knowledge on the subject merely knowing it was "a thing"is an acknowledgment to it not an awareness of it

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By *urvymamaWoman
over a year ago

Doncaster

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

"The passivity with current affairs and politics in this thread is alarming.

The fact that people think that politics never changes and a vote can't make a difference is so dangerous. "

Exactly! Or people who vote without knowing what they are voting for is equally frightening especially in the current climate and what is going on with a call for a indyref2

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

Well said!

I don't think that's in dispute in general. There was just some genuine incredulity on living during the heyday of The Spice Girls in the UK and being completely oblivious to it.

I know who the PM is. That woman with the grey hair. No idea about any of the other mp types. Will I get hate mail?

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By *urvymamaWoman
over a year ago

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Awareness is actually defined as a concern about and well-informed interest in a particular situation or development

Acknowledge meant is the acceptance of a fact

I acknowledge the spice girls existed I have no awareness of them they didn't interest me enough to concern myself with them

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"I'd rather someone knew nothing about the Spice Girls than meeting them and discovering their bedroom was covered in posters of the band.

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over a year ago

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There's a song on the music channels at the moment I find really catchy I sing along to it everytime it's on but I couldn't tell you who sings it or what it's actually called

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over a year ago

Well said!

I don't think that's in dispute in general. There was just some genuine incredulity on living during the heyday of The Spice Girls in the UK and being completely oblivious to it.

I know who the PM is. That woman with the grey hair. No idea about any of the other mp types. Will I get hate mail?

Hate mail from who?

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"Awareness is actually defined as a concern about and well-informed interest in a particular situation or development

Acknowledge meant is the acceptance of a fact

I acknowledge the spice girls existed I have no awareness of them they didn't interest me enough to concern myself with them "

If you want to get into semantics then there's two key definitions of awareness --

knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.

and

concern about and well-informed interest in a particular situation or development.

I think it's already been clearly stated that many were using the former, you were using the latter. Hence everyone is in agreement.

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over a year ago

There's pop culture and there's current affairs. Some people see them as the same thing? I don't.

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over a year ago

"The passivity with current affairs and politics in this thread is alarming.

The fact that people think that politics never changes and a vote can't make a difference is so dangerous. "

I eeny meeny miney mo my vote.

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over a year ago

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And pop culture from the original OP was in the discussion in the contect as something everyone should have a good conscious awareness of therefore the latter definition is clearly the context it should have been taken in

That was seemingly lost on the many

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"And pop culture from the original OP was in the discussion in the contect as something everyone should have a good conscious awareness of therefore the latter definition is clearly the context it should have been taken in

That was seemingly lost on the many "

I've purely commented on the Spice Girls and knowing the PM, and have been clear about that.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

I only know about the prime minister as we where on holiday and jay had it on. Have no idea what party she is.

I have zero interest in politics

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That was seemingly lost on the many "

I disagree. I thought the first definition was the one that most were using in the original thread.

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over a year ago

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That was seemingly lost on the many

I disagree. I thought the first definition was the one that most were using in the original thread. "

Most yes that's why I said most but not really the OP of it in my opinion

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over a year ago

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But most will go for the most literal and obvious interpretation of a subject and run with it and rarely try to think outside of the box

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That was seemingly lost on the many

I disagree. I thought the first definition was the one that most were using in the original thread.

Most yes that's why I said most but not really the OP of it in my opinion "

But it's your opinion and subjective interpretation -- which is fine, but the point is it's been clear how people have been debating their points. So are you now agreeing that in using the first definition then it's a surprise that someone may state a lack of awareness of The Spice Girls?

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"Awareness is actually defined as a concern about and well-informed interest in a particular situation or development

Acknowledge meant is the acceptance of a fact

I acknowledge the spice girls existed I have no awareness of them they didn't interest me enough to concern myself with them

If you want to get into semantics then there's two key definitions of awareness --

knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.

and

concern about and well-informed interest in a particular situation or development.

I think it's already been clearly stated that many were using the former, you were using the latter. Hence everyone is in agreement. "

Absolutely.

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"But most will go for the most literal and obvious interpretation of a subject and run with it and rarely try to think outside of the box

Who is not thinking outside of the box? You could posit that anyone isn't by stating their opinion. That's rather daft.

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over a year ago

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Regardless of all of it I do think while it's promoted a god discussion and maybe wasn't intended as a dig at anyone, I do personally think the first thread was started in poor taste as it was a direct result of what _eeside had said in another thread, and to me was an attempt to single him out just without specifically naming him

I may be alone in that view and that's fine

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over a year ago

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"But most will go for the most literal and obvious interpretation of a subject and run with it and rarely try to think outside of the box

Who is not thinking outside of the box? You could posit that anyone isn't by stating their opinion. That's rather daft. "

Why is it daft when you've already said opinion is open to interpretation?

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"Regardless of all of it I do think while it's promoted a god discussion and maybe wasn't intended as a dig at anyone, I do personally think the first thread was started in poor taste as it was a direct result of what _eeside had said in another thread, and to me was an attempt to single him out just without specifically naming him

I may be alone in that view and that's fine "

No you're not alone in that view.

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I may be alone in that view and that's fine "

I think that's a massive interpretation of the OP's words. I read it that they were surprised on hearing that in the other thread, and from there opened a genuine discussion. I'm the same way I joined the thread on reading your statement re choosing to not be conscious of who the PM is, in genuine surprise. Surely if you genuinely felt it to be a personal attack you'd have reported the thread as per other occasions where one may do that, or ask the OP their intent rather than assuming knowledge of it and perhaps totally misinterpreting and malaigning their intent. Forgive I'll have to check if you did that, but I'm guessing maybe not. It's really important to not put words in people's mouths -- but that's just my opinion.

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"But most will go for the most literal and obvious interpretation of a subject and run with it and rarely try to think outside of the box

Who is not thinking outside of the box? You could posit that anyone isn't by stating their opinion. That's rather daft.

Why is it daft when you've already said opinion is open to interpretation? "

To say that someone stating an opinion renders them incapable of thinking outside the box. That's what I meant was daft.

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over a year ago

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Don't see why people have to be so shocked their lack of knowledge of the spice girls or anything else as no bearing on your life accept the diversity of people, Instead of referring tin them as odd, ostriches with their head stuck in the sand or living in a bubble

To some that have been referred to as the above how would you like to be called by then as sheep to pop culture or any similar reference because you have a knowledge of it they don't?

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Excuse my typos. **

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"Don't see why people have to be so shocked their lack of knowledge of the spice girls or anything else as no bearing on your life accept the diversity of people, Instead of referring tin them as odd, ostriches with their head stuck in the sand or living in a bubble

To some that have been referred to as the above how would you like to be called by then as sheep to pop culture or any similar reference because you have a knowledge of it they don't? "

But they're allowed to be shocked, if it shocks them. Again the word odd has a few interpretations too. The frame of opinion being presented just countered yours and some others -- you're adding an attack into it that the person who used the word odd has already stated was not about being personal.

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over a year ago

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"Excuse my typos. **"

I'm dyslexic I sometimes read typos better than correct spellings

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"Excuse my typos. **

I'm dyslexic I sometimes read typos better than correct spellings"

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over a year ago

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To some that have been referred to as the above how would you like to be called by then as sheep to pop culture or any similar reference because you have a knowledge of it they don't?

I'm not being personal either but it's being interpreted that way

This is the point I'm making even inferring it to be odd can be intereoreted to some as you calling them out to be odd

I feel it's why the first thread went the way it did

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I don't think amyone was personally attacking anyone else. But I think it's got emotive as people have felt that to be the case. And I think there's been some overly personalised woundedness but that's what words can do whether intended that way or not.

It's a shame, as was an interesting initial observation of intrigue.

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To some that have been referred to as the above how would you like to be called by then as sheep to pop culture or any similar reference because you have a knowledge of it they don't? "

Would you not be shocked if I said I'd not heard or seen anything about Brexit for example?

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

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I like it in my bubble world

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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago

Hull

Coming into this as late as I have, I daresay that everyone is different and what appeals to someone greatly, may differ considerably less to others.

That doesn't mean the latter sector as said above are none the wiser, they just choose not to be as involved, thinking wise etc as the former.

With the constant bombardment on us these days by all aspects of Media, flooding our minds with facts ranging from sublime to the ridiculous, there is a growing tendency to "switch off".

Or as my Mother used to say when I was growing up at school and learning all sorts of things, "if you like something, you'll retain and learn from it, otherwise it'll go in one ear and out the other; you won't necessarily learn from it, but you know it exists!

Kind of sums up life in general!

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over a year ago

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To some that have been referred to as the above how would you like to be called by then as sheep to pop culture or any similar reference because you have a knowledge of it they don't?

Would you not be shocked if I said I'd not heard or seen anything about Brexit for example?"

No because first I'd heard of brexit was these forums if I didn't read these I wouldn't know it's politics I don't care for it

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over a year ago

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To some that have been referred to as the above how would you like to be called by then as sheep to pop culture or any similar reference because you have a knowledge of it they don't?

Would you not be shocked if I said I'd not heard or seen anything about Brexit for example?

No because first I'd heard of brexit was these forums if I didn't read these I wouldn't know it's politics I don't care for it "

Wait, it was all over the radio, news, social media etc.

How did you not know?

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By *eesideMan
over a year ago

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I don't no if I shood be happy or not

I make 1 litall post saying I've not hard or seen the spice girls and it turns in to a 1 & 1/2 long Thread debate

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over a year ago

Doncaster

To some that have been referred to as the above how would you like to be called by then as sheep to pop culture or any similar reference because you have a knowledge of it they don't?

Would you not be shocked if I said I'd not heard or seen anything about Brexit for example?

No because first I'd heard of brexit was these forums if I didn't read these I wouldn't know it's politics I don't care for it

Wait, it was all over the radio, news, social media etc.

How did you not know? "

Because I don't really follow the media don't own a radio never watch the news and don't bother with newspapers. I have Facebook but don't use it loads when I do I focus on family and close friends and scroll past the rest most of my family and friends don't care for politics either so can't recall their status' going on about it.

All I can tell you about Brexit from the snippets I have seen is people seem to think it'll be the end of Britain, no it won't life goes on the country and people adapt

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"I don't no if I shood be happy or not

I make 1 litall post saying I've not hard or seen the spice girls and it turns in to a 1 & 1/2 long Thread debate

But it's not about *you* -- it opened a topic that has generated discussion.

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To some that have been referred to as the above how would you like to be called by then as sheep to pop culture or any similar reference because you have a knowledge of it they don't?

Would you not be shocked if I said I'd not heard or seen anything about Brexit for example?

No because first I'd heard of brexit was these forums if I didn't read these I wouldn't know it's politics I don't care for it

Wait, it was all over the radio, news, social media etc.

How did you not know?

All I can tell you about Brexit from the snippets I have seen is people seem to think it'll be the end of Britain, no it won't life goes on the country and people adapt "

I don't care for politics but it was woven into tv shows and everything, really hard to miss.

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over a year ago

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"I don't no if I shood be happy or not

I make 1 litall post saying I've not hard or seen the spice girls and it turns in to a 1 & 1/2 long Thread debate

I've already said I don't know why the first thread had to be made as it was quite obviously taken from the comments you made so I found it in poor taste, doesn't mean you have to of course, but you bring on the fence about it is quite telling to me

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over a year ago

'Brexit' the nutritious way to start your day. Serve with ice cold milk.

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To some that have been referred to as the above how would you like to be called by then as sheep to pop culture or any similar reference because you have a knowledge of it they don't?

Would you not be shocked if I said I'd not heard or seen anything about Brexit for example?

No because first I'd heard of brexit was these forums if I didn't read these I wouldn't know it's politics I don't care for it

Wait, it was all over the radio, news, social media etc.

How did you not know?

All I can tell you about Brexit from the snippets I have seen is people seem to think it'll be the end of Britain, no it won't life goes on the country and people adapt "

I have to say my incredulity at your choices to remain unaware of these topics was based on your comments previously arguing against the benefit cap and welfare reform impact on another thread due to your volunteering at a food bank. I still find it genuinely fascinating that you can be that closely exposed to a subject and not aware of it simultaneously-- it's just jarring to me. And I appreciate that that is just my opinion.

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over a year ago

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To some that have been referred to as the above how would you like to be called by then as sheep to pop culture or any similar reference because you have a knowledge of it they don't?

Would you not be shocked if I said I'd not heard or seen anything about Brexit for example?

No because first I'd heard of brexit was these forums if I didn't read these I wouldn't know it's politics I don't care for it

Wait, it was all over the radio, news, social media etc.

How did you not know?

All I can tell you about Brexit from the snippets I have seen is people seem to think it'll be the end of Britain, no it won't life goes on the country and people adapt

I don't care for politics but it was woven into tv shows and everything, really hard to miss.

I mainly stick on a DVD if I'm watching telly havent encountered a movie about it as of yet

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over a year ago

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To some that have been referred to as the above how would you like to be called by then as sheep to pop culture or any similar reference because you have a knowledge of it they don't?

Would you not be shocked if I said I'd not heard or seen anything about Brexit for example?

No because first I'd heard of brexit was these forums if I didn't read these I wouldn't know it's politics I don't care for it

Wait, it was all over the radio, news, social media etc.

How did you not know?

All I can tell you about Brexit from the snippets I have seen is people seem to think it'll be the end of Britain, no it won't life goes on the country and people adapt

Why I've made my opinon known, pms care about only themselves, they the rich get richer, while the poor get poorer, it's why food banks exists. I do not care for selfish people like pms so take no interest in them The day they are about bettering the quality of life for poor (won't happen) illl get more involved of knowing what's what, til then I'll help the people they refuse to

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"I don't no if I shood be happy or not

I make 1 litall post saying I've not hard or seen the spice girls and it turns in to a 1 & 1/2 long Thread debate

I think you should be careful not to put words or intent in other' mouths, commencing a discussion from a genuine interest or intrigue from someone else's viewpoint or comment is perfectly acceptable and not in poor taste. Jumping down people's throats because you've decided they're haranguing someone is, in my opinion. Ask them if they are and if they say they aren't then have a bit of faith. I still don't read the intent of the OP's original discussion as anything other than surprise -- or are you in the belief that my surprise at your statement re the PM is me haranguing you?

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over a year ago

O o O oo

"I don't no if I shood be happy or not

I make 1 litall post saying I've not hard or seen the spice girls and it turns in to a 1 & 1/2 long Thread debate

Thats what happens though, by the looks of it a thread was maxed out so he started another, but, if someone wants to pick up on something someone said on another thread but doesn't want to derail that thread then that is also fine to start another.

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By *ustmuttsMan
over a year ago

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who the hell are the spice girls lol

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over a year ago

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"I don't no if I shood be happy or not

I make 1 litall post saying I've not hard or seen the spice girls and it turns in to a 1 & 1/2 long Thread debate

Which is why In earlier comment I said it a that it being in poor taste was perhaps a view only I share which is fine

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To some that have been referred to as the above how would you like to be called by then as sheep to pop culture or any similar reference because you have a knowledge of it they don't?

Would you not be shocked if I said I'd not heard or seen anything about Brexit for example?

No because first I'd heard of brexit was these forums if I didn't read these I wouldn't know it's politics I don't care for it

Wait, it was all over the radio, news, social media etc.

How did you not know?

All I can tell you about Brexit from the snippets I have seen is people seem to think it'll be the end of Britain, no it won't life goes on the country and people adapt

So what system do you propose if not via a government? I remain genuinely surprised by your stance and generalisations -- from not choosing to know about politics to deciding all PMs (politicians or just the prime ministers) care only about themselves. Odd, and blinkered in my opinion. And no I'm just presenting my difference of opinion -- I mean no personal malintent.

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O o O oo

To be fair, she has given her view, I doubt if you are going to change it by repeating your opinion that you don't believe it

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over a year ago

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"I don't no if I shood be happy or not

I make 1 litall post saying I've not hard or seen the spice girls and it turns in to a 1 & 1/2 long Thread debate

Wasn't attempting to put words in his mouth and he's a big boy I'm sure he'll tell me if he feels that way and I can apologise accordingly if that's the case

This last rant seems to be to antagonise me though. So I shall say we agree to disagree and leave it there I feel one of us needs to now

Good day to you

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over a year ago

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To some that have been referred to as the above how would you like to be called by then as sheep to pop culture or any similar reference because you have a knowledge of it they don't?

Would you not be shocked if I said I'd not heard or seen anything about Brexit for example?

No because first I'd heard of brexit was these forums if I didn't read these I wouldn't know it's politics I don't care for it

Wait, it was all over the radio, news, social media etc.

How did you not know?

All I can tell you about Brexit from the snippets I have seen is people seem to think it'll be the end of Britain, no it won't life goes on the country and people adapt

I am also quite baffled by this.

I don't know about the spice girls but that posh spice is self centered and only after money and fame. She also sang terribly on a few songs

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"I don't no if I shood be happy or not

I make 1 litall post saying I've not hard or seen the spice girls and it turns in to a 1 & 1/2 long Thread debate

Wasn't attempting to put words in his mouth and he's a big boy I'm sure he'll tell me if he feels that way and I can apologise accordingly if that's the case

This last rant seems to be to antagonise me though. So I shall say we agree to disagree and leave it there I feel one of us needs to now

Good day to you "

It wasn't meant to antagonise at all. Thank you for answering and discussing.

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To some that have been referred to as the above how would you like to be called by then as sheep to pop culture or any similar reference because you have a knowledge of it they don't?

Would you not be shocked if I said I'd not heard or seen anything about Brexit for example?

No because first I'd heard of brexit was these forums if I didn't read these I wouldn't know it's politics I don't care for it

Wait, it was all over the radio, news, social media etc.

How did you not know? "

by not listening to the radio, watching/reading or listening to the news and mostly avoiding social media i would think. lots of people don't

i'm vaugely aware of brexit, we're leaving europe or some such thing...whatever. i mainly heard of it because folk at work last year wouldn't shut up about it but i know zip about it. i don't care about the details of it, the why or when or how...it bores me into infinity, i just don't care.

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over a year ago

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To some that have been referred to as the above how would you like to be called by then as sheep to pop culture or any similar reference because you have a knowledge of it they don't?

Would you not be shocked if I said I'd not heard or seen anything about Brexit for example?

No because first I'd heard of brexit was these forums if I didn't read these I wouldn't know it's politics I don't care for it

Wait, it was all over the radio, news, social media etc.

How did you not know?

by not listening to the radio, watching/reading or listening to the news and mostly avoiding social media i would think. lots of people don't

Exactly...people were talking about it, that was my point. It was/is a big deal and I don't understand how it could be missed.

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To some that have been referred to as the above how would you like to be called by then as sheep to pop culture or any similar reference because you have a knowledge of it they don't?

Would you not be shocked if I said I'd not heard or seen anything about Brexit for example?

No because first I'd heard of brexit was these forums if I didn't read these I wouldn't know it's politics I don't care for it

Wait, it was all over the radio, news, social media etc.

How did you not know?

by not listening to the radio, watching/reading or listening to the news and mostly avoiding social media i would think. lots of people don't

Exactly...people were talking about it, that was my point. It was/is a big deal and I don't understand how it could be missed."

I honestly don't know how it can have been missed and I didn't go out of my way to look for things about it either

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over a year ago

'Aware' does not have to mean know about fully, be interested in or understand. To say you were vaguely aware of something shows you were aware, which was the point being made by those suggesting it's somewhat tenuous to not have been aware.

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"'Aware' does not have to mean know about fully, be interested in or understand. To say you were vaguely aware of something shows you were aware, which was the point being made by those suggesting it's somewhat tenuous to not have been aware.

Most of us understand that. I suspect that those who claim to have a different interpretation of the word understand that too. It's interesting when there is questioning of the meaning of words. The old "oh yes I meant the other more obscure meaning of the word because I don't like to accept the general meaning of the word that everyone else understands"

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Or had clearly stated they were using, yes.

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To some that have been referred to as the above how would you like to be called by then as sheep to pop culture or any similar reference because you have a knowledge of it they don't?

Would you not be shocked if I said I'd not heard or seen anything about Brexit for example?

No because first I'd heard of brexit was these forums if I didn't read these I wouldn't know it's politics I don't care for it

Wait, it was all over the radio, news, social media etc.

How did you not know?

by not listening to the radio, watching/reading or listening to the news and mostly avoiding social media i would think. lots of people don't

Exactly...people were talking about it, that was my point. It was/is a big deal and I don't understand how it could be missed."

i missed a lady pm being in power for ages, it's easily done. i stll don't know who our in power political party is. pretty sure they got spoken about at the time but i never heard a thing.

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To some that have been referred to as the above how would you like to be called by then as sheep to pop culture or any similar reference because you have a knowledge of it they don't?

Would you not be shocked if I said I'd not heard or seen anything about Brexit for example?

No because first I'd heard of brexit was these forums if I didn't read these I wouldn't know it's politics I don't care for it

Wait, it was all over the radio, news, social media etc.

How did you not know?

by not listening to the radio, watching/reading or listening to the news and mostly avoiding social media i would think. lots of people don't

Exactly...people were talking about it, that was my point. It was/is a big deal and I don't understand how it could be missed.

i missed a lady pm being in power for ages, it's easily done. i stll don't know who our in power political party is. pretty sure they got spoken about at the time but i never heard a thing."

No-one is disputing that you don't know these things. I've only been defending my right to be gobsmacked by it and others' right to call it odd.

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over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

To some that have been referred to as the above how would you like to be called by then as sheep to pop culture or any similar reference because you have a knowledge of it they don't?

Would you not be shocked if I said I'd not heard or seen anything about Brexit for example?

No because first I'd heard of brexit was these forums if I didn't read these I wouldn't know it's politics I don't care for it

Wait, it was all over the radio, news, social media etc.

How did you not know?

by not listening to the radio, watching/reading or listening to the news and mostly avoiding social media i would think. lots of people don't

Exactly...people were talking about it, that was my point. It was/is a big deal and I don't understand how it could be missed.

i missed a lady pm being in power for ages, it's easily done. i stll don't know who our in power political party is. pretty sure they got spoken about at the time but i never heard a thing.

No-one is disputing that you don't know these things. I've only been defending my right to be gobsmacked by it and others' right to call it odd.

Your not the only one

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over a year ago

People not being aware of brexit or the current ruling party does affect people's lives . If you (anyone) isn't aware of these kinds of things then I assume they aren't voting . And non voters can sway an election /referendum either way .

People can obviously choose to live their lives how they see fit . But don't complain about nothing changing etc if you aren't even taking part in the discussions

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By *urvymamaWoman
over a year ago

Doncaster

May as well move this to the politics forum it's no longer a pop culture discussion really

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

"People not being aware of brexit or the current ruling party does affect people's lives . If you (anyone) isn't aware of these kinds of things then I assume they aren't voting . And non voters can sway an election /referendum either way .

People can obviously choose to live their lives how they see fit . But don't complain about nothing changing etc if you aren't even taking part in the discussions

But what scares is if these people do actually vote without knowing what they are voting for, take the current situation in Scotland, they reduced the age to 16 to be able to vote, why is that? Also we were promised in was going to be a once in a generation referendum yet here we are less than 3 years later and they are trying to push for another one.

So please if your not aware of what is going on and don't really give a shit what the outcome might be, please for gods sake do not put an X in a box you have no idea if that is what you want!

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over a year ago

"May as well move this to the politics forum it's no longer a pop culture discussion really "

It's a wide debate. But if you're not keen on it...

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

"May as well move this to the politics forum it's no longer a pop culture discussion really "

The continuation of the thread was never really intended to be just about pop culture

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over a year ago

People can obviously choose to live their lives how they see fit . But don't complain about nothing changing etc if you aren't even taking part in the discussions

So please if your not aware of what is going on and don't really give a shit what the outcome might be, please for gods sake do not put an X in a box you have no idea if that is what you want!

Oh I agree

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

"May as well move this to the politics forum it's no longer a pop culture discussion really "

My point was that there is a difference between not knowing who the kardashians are and not knowing who the prime minister is

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"May as well move this to the politics forum it's no longer a pop culture discussion really "

Pop culture is not about pop music. Popular culture is about everything that effects the populous. Music, politics, fashion, sports, what sort of cars people drive. Etc etc.

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over a year ago

"May as well move this to the politics forum it's no longer a pop culture discussion really

Pop culture is not about pop music. Popular culture is about everything that effects the populous. Music, politics, fashion, sports, what sort of cars people drive. Etc etc."

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By *iss.HoneyWoman
over a year ago

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"May as well move this to the politics forum it's no longer a pop culture discussion really

Pop culture is not about pop music. Popular culture is about everything that effects the populous. Music, politics, fashion, sports, what sort of cars people drive. Etc etc."

What? So I can't just talk about westlife here?

Never heard of them anyway...Irish weren't they? Flying without wings.

I might have seen them on t.v.

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By *urvymamaWoman
over a year ago

Doncaster

"May as well move this to the politics forum it's no longer a pop culture discussion really

Pop culture is not about pop music. Popular culture is about everything that effects the populous. Music, politics, fashion, sports, what sort of cars people drive. Etc etc."

It's also aimed at the younger generation I don't know many young people that give a rats arse about politics

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

"May as well move this to the politics forum it's no longer a pop culture discussion really

Pop culture is not about pop music. Popular culture is about everything that effects the populous. Music, politics, fashion, sports, what sort of cars people drive. Etc etc.

It's also aimed at the younger generation I don't know many young people that give a rats arse about politics "

Well they should do if they are allowed to bloody vote and make a huge difference to a country regarding the outcome!

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over a year ago

"May as well move this to the politics forum it's no longer a pop culture discussion really

Pop culture is not about pop music. Popular culture is about everything that effects the populous. Music, politics, fashion, sports, what sort of cars people drive. Etc etc.

It's also aimed at the younger generation I don't know many young people that give a rats arse about politics "

I know loads of young people who are very engaged in politics and its importance.

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

They brought girl power x

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By *iss.HoneyWoman
over a year ago

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"May as well move this to the politics forum it's no longer a pop culture discussion really

Pop culture is not about pop music. Popular culture is about everything that effects the populous. Music, politics, fashion, sports, what sort of cars people drive. Etc etc.

It's also aimed at the younger generation I don't know many young people that give a rats arse about politics "

And I know a lot of people who do.

I also know a lot of people who moan about the 'state of the country' today and try to make a conversation and justify their reasons but ultimately have no idea what they are talking about because of their lack of knowledge.

So then they get defensive.

It's your choice not to know, other peoples to do so.

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"May as well move this to the politics forum it's no longer a pop culture discussion really

Pop culture is not about pop music. Popular culture is about everything that effects the populous. Music, politics, fashion, sports, what sort of cars people drive. Etc etc.

It's also aimed at the younger generation I don't know many young people that give a rats arse about politics "

What is "aimed at" the younger generation? The study of social influence?

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By *urvymamaWoman
over a year ago

Doncaster

"May as well move this to the politics forum it's no longer a pop culture discussion really

Pop culture is not about pop music. Popular culture is about everything that effects the populous. Music, politics, fashion, sports, what sort of cars people drive. Etc etc.

It's also aimed at the younger generation I don't know many young people that give a rats arse about politics

And I know a lot of people who do.

So then they get defensive.

It's your choice not to know, other peoples to do so.

Exactly why is my choice not to know being treated in my view quite disrespectfully? The pro politics side have been equally defensive more so in fact

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

"May as well move this to the politics forum it's no longer a pop culture discussion really

Pop culture is not about pop music. Popular culture is about everything that effects the populous. Music, politics, fashion, sports, what sort of cars people drive. Etc etc.

It's also aimed at the younger generation I don't know many young people that give a rats arse about politics

Well they should do if they are allowed to bloody vote and make a huge difference to a country regarding the outcome!

My son is a lot more interested in politics than I am and he has only recently turned 18.

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"May as well move this to the politics forum it's no longer a pop culture discussion really

Pop culture is not about pop music. Popular culture is about everything that effects the populous. Music, politics, fashion, sports, what sort of cars people drive. Etc etc.

It's also aimed at the younger generation I don't know many young people that give a rats arse about politics

Well they should do if they are allowed to bloody vote and make a huge difference to a country regarding the outcome!

My son is a lot more interested in politics than I am and he has only recently turned 18. "

Good lad! Always good to hear.

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"May as well move this to the politics forum it's no longer a pop culture discussion really

Pop culture is not about pop music. Popular culture is about everything that effects the populous. Music, politics, fashion, sports, what sort of cars people drive. Etc etc.

It's also aimed at the younger generation I don't know many young people that give a rats arse about politics

And I know a lot of people who do.

So then they get defensive.

It's your choice not to know, other peoples to do so.

Exactly why is my choice not to know being treated in my view quite disrespectfully? The pro politics side have been equally defensive more so in fact "

I would call it incredulous rather than defensive.

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By *urvymamaWoman
over a year ago

Doncaster

"May as well move this to the politics forum it's no longer a pop culture discussion really

Pop culture is not about pop music. Popular culture is about everything that effects the populous. Music, politics, fashion, sports, what sort of cars people drive. Etc etc.

It's also aimed at the younger generation I don't know many young people that give a rats arse about politics

And I know a lot of people who do.

So then they get defensive.

It's your choice not to know, other peoples to do so.

Exactly why is my choice not to know being treated in my view quite disrespectfully? The pro politics side have been equally defensive more so in fact

I would call it incredulous rather than defensive. "

Of course you would highly predict it I expect others to follow in that view

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By *iss.HoneyWoman
over a year ago

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"May as well move this to the politics forum it's no longer a pop culture discussion really

Pop culture is not about pop music. Popular culture is about everything that effects the populous. Music, politics, fashion, sports, what sort of cars people drive. Etc etc.

It's also aimed at the younger generation I don't know many young people that give a rats arse about politics

And I know a lot of people who do.

So then they get defensive.

It's your choice not to know, other peoples to do so.

Exactly why is my choice not to know being treated in my view quite disrespectfully? The pro politics side have been equally defensive more so in fact "

I think it comes down to the continuity of posts

How do you think you have been disrespected?

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

"May as well move this to the politics forum it's no longer a pop culture discussion really

Pop culture is not about pop music. Popular culture is about everything that effects the populous. Music, politics, fashion, sports, what sort of cars people drive. Etc etc.

It's also aimed at the younger generation I don't know many young people that give a rats arse about politics

And I know a lot of people who do.

So then they get defensive.

It's your choice not to know, other peoples to do so.

Exactly why is my choice not to know being treated in my view quite disrespectfully? The pro politics side have been equally defensive more so in fact "

Again subjective. I found the accusation of me ranting and intending to antagonise disrespectful and defensive. I've not made a personal insinuation at you in the same vein.

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

"May as well move this to the politics forum it's no longer a pop culture discussion really

Pop culture is not about pop music. Popular culture is about everything that effects the populous. Music, politics, fashion, sports, what sort of cars people drive. Etc etc.

It's also aimed at the younger generation I don't know many young people that give a rats arse about politics

Well they should do if they are allowed to bloody vote and make a huge difference to a country regarding the outcome!

My son is a lot more interested in politics than I am and he has only recently turned 18. "

That's good to know so he will make an informed choice about what is best for him, my concern was for Scotland to reduce the age to 16, now we all know why that was....

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By *urvymamaWoman
over a year ago

Doncaster

"May as well move this to the politics forum it's no longer a pop culture discussion really

Pop culture is not about pop music. Popular culture is about everything that effects the populous. Music, politics, fashion, sports, what sort of cars people drive. Etc etc.

It's also aimed at the younger generation I don't know many young people that give a rats arse about politics

And I know a lot of people who do.

So then they get defensive.

It's your choice not to know, other peoples to do so.

Exactly why is my choice not to know being treated in my view quite disrespectfully? The pro politics side have been equally defensive more so in fact

I think it comes down to the continuity of posts

How do you think you have been disrespected? "

Because mine isn't the popular opinion tis always the way

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By *urvymamaWoman
over a year ago

Doncaster

"May as well move this to the politics forum it's no longer a pop culture discussion really

Pop culture is not about pop music. Popular culture is about everything that effects the populous. Music, politics, fashion, sports, what sort of cars people drive. Etc etc.

It's also aimed at the younger generation I don't know many young people that give a rats arse about politics

And I know a lot of people who do.

So then they get defensive.

It's your choice not to know, other peoples to do so.

Exactly why is my choice not to know being treated in my view quite disrespectfully? The pro politics side have been equally defensive more so in fact

Again subjective. I found the accusation of me ranting and intending to antagonise disrespectful and defensive. I've not made a personal insinuation at you in the same vein. "

Unfortunately you have you just don't see it, neither will others that share your opinion

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

A non-popular opinion being debated rationally equals disrespecting the non-popular opinion?

Going to need to get that dictionary out again.

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By *urvymamaWoman
over a year ago

Doncaster

But again I can see this starting to turn so I'll bow out for good this time

Feel free to continue in my absence

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By *urvymamaWoman
over a year ago

Doncaster

This is where I wish fab had a Facebook feature of being able to hide posts

The blissful out of side out of mind approach

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over a year ago

"May as well move this to the politics forum it's no longer a pop culture discussion really

Pop culture is not about pop music. Popular culture is about everything that effects the populous. Music, politics, fashion, sports, what sort of cars people drive. Etc etc.

It's also aimed at the younger generation I don't know many young people that give a rats arse about politics

And I know a lot of people who do.

So then they get defensive.

It's your choice not to know, other peoples to do so.

Exactly why is my choice not to know being treated in my view quite disrespectfully? The pro politics side have been equally defensive more so in fact

Again subjective. I found the accusation of me ranting and intending to antagonise disrespectful and defensive. I've not made a personal insinuation at you in the same vein.

Unfortunately you have you just don't see it, neither will others that share your opinion

Okey-doke. Happy for you to use quotes to show me, as disrespecting has not been my intent and I'm happy to be challenged on this. I apologise if you have felt I have, but are you able to understand that discussing and challenging inconsistencies in your positioning in an attempt to better understand your opinion may not actually mean an intent to disrespect?

On another note, can you reflect on your posts to me and see where some may be interpreted as being disrespectful, and do you have any comment on those?

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

"May as well move this to the politics forum it's no longer a pop culture discussion really

Pop culture is not about pop music. Popular culture is about everything that effects the populous. Music, politics, fashion, sports, what sort of cars people drive. Etc etc.

It's also aimed at the younger generation I don't know many young people that give a rats arse about politics

And I know a lot of people who do.

So then they get defensive.

It's your choice not to know, other peoples to do so.

Exactly why is my choice not to know being treated in my view quite disrespectfully? The pro politics side have been equally defensive more so in fact

I think it comes down to the continuity of posts

How do you think you have been disrespected?

Because mine isn't the popular opinion tis always the way "

So because we disagree with you, we are being disrespectful? Gotcha

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

Bizarre conversation technique to say the least.

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By *iss.HoneyWoman
over a year ago

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"May as well move this to the politics forum it's no longer a pop culture discussion really

Pop culture is not about pop music. Popular culture is about everything that effects the populous. Music, politics, fashion, sports, what sort of cars people drive. Etc etc.

It's also aimed at the younger generation I don't know many young people that give a rats arse about politics

And I know a lot of people who do.

So then they get defensive.

It's your choice not to know, other peoples to do so.

Exactly why is my choice not to know being treated in my view quite disrespectfully? The pro politics side have been equally defensive more so in fact

I think it comes down to the continuity of posts

How do you think you have been disrespected?

Because mine isn't the popular opinion tis always the way "

That is subjective, many people feel the same way as you.

I have no interest in many things, therefore I wouldn't comment on threads which contain them

Continuity.

Everyone goes against the popular opinion at some point. Just ride it out

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

Had to laugh, just been looking on my Twitter feed and I follow a few News accounts and ITV News had a tweet about the Spice Girls

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over a year ago

"Had to laugh, just been looking on my Twitter feed and I follow a few News accounts and ITV News had a tweet about the Spice Girls

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By *iss.HoneyWoman
over a year ago

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So my conclusion of this is...

If you claim to have no knowledge of something don't comment on it in other threads and then get upset when you are called out on it.

And I quite liked the spice girls, there was no social media then and those bitches were everywhere.

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"Had to laugh, just been looking on my Twitter feed and I follow a few News accounts and ITV News had a tweet about the Spice Girls

What is a Twitter? Is it a type of animal you have to follow?

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"So my conclusion of this is...

If you claim to have no knowledge of something don't comment on it in other threads and then get upset when you are called out on it.

And I quite liked the spice girls, there was no social media then and those bitches were everywhere."

Clearly not.

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

"May as well move this to the politics forum it's no longer a pop culture discussion really

Pop culture is not about pop music. Popular culture is about everything that effects the populous. Music, politics, fashion, sports, what sort of cars people drive. Etc etc.

It's also aimed at the younger generation I don't know many young people that give a rats arse about politics "

That's sincerely worries me

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By *iss.HoneyWoman
over a year ago

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"So my conclusion of this is...

If you claim to have no knowledge of something don't comment on it in other threads and then get upset when you are called out on it.

And I quite liked the spice girls, there was no social media then and those bitches were everywhere.

Clearly not. "

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

I find it worrying how it seems to be acceptable to assume someone's intent as being negative without first checking it out and understanding the potential for misinterpretation. That's the most blinkered thing that's come out of a "is it blinkered or not to....x" debate for me. ''Tis a shame.

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over a year ago

"Had to laugh, just been looking on my Twitter feed and I follow a few News accounts and ITV News had a tweet about the Spice Girls

What is a Twitter? Is it a type of animal you have to follow? "

Well it's where I can perve on half naked Norwich players but I also find out things that are happening in the world

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"Had to laugh, just been looking on my Twitter feed and I follow a few News accounts and ITV News had a tweet about the Spice Girls

What is a Twitter? Is it a type of animal you have to follow?

Well it's where I can perve on half naked Norwich players but I also find out things that are happening in the world

Well I'm aware of it. But i don't use it.

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over a year ago

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over a year ago

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

"How about we all stop being judgemental idiots now?

The pack mentality here is something else.

Speak for yourself, I am in no pack

Somethings just genuinely scare me especially the situation Scotland is in just now!

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By *ugby 123 OP Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

Ok this is just going round in circles with the same people. Maybe agree to disagree earlier, it would save your fingers. Also in future just ignore each other rather than taking any issues to other threads.

To the OP....what the hell was you thinking of

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