In the on-line debate/argument about the relative Guilt or Innocence of the McCanns, do you think your involvement has bought out the best or worst of your personality ?
Do you have any regrets for any of the things you have posted ?
2007-07-26 21:37:28 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
I find I do get very angry. I cannot believe how mean some people are, or how stupid. When I find people making comments about how "if they were on fire, I wouldn't put it out", or the size of Kate McCann's neck or her nose, or her supposed obsession with her daughter's cat.
While I don't agree with some people's determination that the parents have never apologized (who to? their daughter is the only one they can apologise to) and they have said they feel guilty, I can respect their opinions. Particularly if they stick to the facts.
However, some people enjoy winding the situation up - they get their kicks from it.
So I probably have been sharper than I would like to think I would be on occasion.
2007-07-26 22:15:50 · answer #1 · answered by True Blue Brit 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
I don't regret anything I posted because at the time I posted it, I 'felt' it.
However, the bitterness and spite has become too much in recent days and I bypass more McCann questions than ever before.
What I have done is spend more time reading posts objectively, and I have discovered that posters who are dubbed 'pro McCanns' are actually nice people, Ms Highwater, and Faith in particular have never resorted to name calling or abuse and I think, make their observations and points articulately and without vitriol. They were also kind enough to send me nice compassionate messages earlier in the week when I mentioned my daughter's illness. I appreciated that they took the time to do that and it made me realise that they are not advocating child neglect at all, just not joining in with the playground bullying that many people are enjoying.
I think some people who write the very worst posts have some kind of inner turmoil in their personal lives and it makes thme feel better to come on here and join the 'gang' who have lost the plot and now just resort to rumour and ill founded assumptions.
I think having virtual parties and virtual flirting festivals trivialises what this category is about and loses sight of Madeleine totally and if the 'pro McCanns' were doing this I'm sure the most vocal of the anti's would be up in arms about it and making all sorts of aggressive comments
2007-07-27 01:54:35 · answer #2 · answered by Eden* 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good point!! Yes I agree in the past I did feel very angry about them, it was in the first few weeks with the jogging saga. And yes I have said things in the past which I do now regret...I remember a Gary Glitter comment I made, which wasn't nice but it was out of anger and in the wrong context looking back now! Today I still feel angry at them for leaving their children alone and the way Gerry is dealing with it now, but I do not feel as angry as I did, if you get what I mean. I am kind of bored of hearing about it but sometimes the debates are too hard not to get involved in!! As for my personality, The only time it has brought out my worst was the above comment and when a recent post called anti McCann's sicko parents....I am a very good mother thank you!! ; )
2007-07-26 22:25:58 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ Bettyb ♥ ™ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think so. When Madeleine was first abducted, I felt very sorry for the parents, I really did.. Then lots of other stuff started to come to light and over the weeks I could feel myself becoming angry. I think it's the total lack of emotion that gets me, especially by Kate. I just cannot understand it. And then of course Gerry with his fund and gallivanting around really got me going. I may have done some swearing -for me that's natural - but I've never been downright vile and spewed vitriol like some of the stuff I've seen directed at people. I respect the fact that other people have their own opinions - that should work both ways.
2007-07-26 23:46:18 · answer #4 · answered by M'SMA 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
none whatsoever to the regrets question , i have posted my thoughts as as i honestly believe them
with regard to the personality question -(two questions for the price of one, bet some clown suggests you bogof)- i have felt frustration, anger, sorrow,at some things i have read, negative emotions in the main, but if my contribution such as it is has bought forth any discussion in this sorry affair then it can only be of benefit.
everybody whatever their side of the fence feels desperately sad about the children, the debate has sometimes tried to use them as a pawn in this, which is shame full
an awful lot of ill feeling would have been avoided if the parents had said sorry right at the start, as far as i am aware there has been no expression of culpability by them for them allowing three children -all under the age of four -to be alone at night
2007-07-26 22:03:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
I regret nothing that I have posted. It has engaged my "persistent" gene. As far as I know I have never resorted to bad language or personal insult. I have always stated that the McCanns should return to this country (UK) to face any music. They should be investigated by the Social Services and if enough evidence is found it should be forwarded to the police or prosecution service. If they have nothing to fear, as Mr McCann alleges, they should return which should shut the critics up. As long as they stay away, people will continue to call for their heads. Perhaps the McCanns should be a little more introspective and ask WHY there is such a widespread backlash against them.
2007-07-26 21:54:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 3⤋
Its not the nicest side of me, to point things out about this case when a daughter has been lost, no.
I am usually really caring. Nearly 20 years of nursing/social services work. Usually on the side of the underdog, defend anyone I can.
Sometimes I have thought "ouch, harsh" about something I have wrote, but I still cant find it in myself to feel any warmth for the McCanns as Gerry just radiates pure arrogance in my eyes and I cannot see anything about him to like.
2007-07-26 22:42:31 · answer #7 · answered by babyshambles 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Hi Sat yes in the beginning before a lot of things were known to us, a lot of us got really heated under the collar and said some things that we might not have done and now regret
Having said that the McCann issue has been positive in the fact it has brought a lot of us on here a lot closer together and we have become extremely good friends and please remember to take off the hat for the party tonight lol!!
2007-07-26 23:07:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
It hasn't YET brought out the worst in me, nor the best, Saturn!
My only regret is that i wish i had more time to really sit & hammer away posts like the way most you do. I practically sneak in a post here & there in between work. The other day i sold 2k worth of shares i didn't really mean to, just 'cos i was so involved in replying regarding the McCanns!!! Luckily they were my own shares & not a Corporate Client! My new cell phone will just have to wait! Taught me never to try to multitask when on YA!
2007-07-26 21:57:18 · answer #9 · answered by Faith 6 · 3⤊ 5⤋
No not really, tones up the rhetoric! I don't sit on the fence and if I think something is being approached in a way that seems to kick a dog when it's down, then I defend the dog.
Do You?
A motto-walk gently through life, but carry a big stick!
I would defend you if you were kicked!
2007-07-26 23:25:04 · answer #10 · answered by Plato 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋