Announcement Welcoming Glynis as a New Moderator of Tinnitus Talk

[Steve]

It's an English thing but, like most rude words, they come from something perceived as naughty by certain people...try Googling it...

Actually the F word is fascinating. I actually heard it 3 times in one sentence once from an ex- submariner when a piece of equipment failed. "The F'n, F'er' is F'd".

:-/

Having had a career around construction I am more than accustomed, I just write far more politely.

@glynis really happy to have you moderating. I know you will be fantastic at it, just like you have been on FaceBook. If anyone is rude to you I will track them down and make them pay

 

[Bassplayer]

He went on to ask why don't I swear? I simply said I wasn't raised like that.

I was raised not to swear either but my dad abused in a different way!

I guess the puss has to come out somewhere. The sooner the better. That's why I like Glynis, she doesn't judge too much.... ;-)

 

[Michael Leigh]

I guess the puss has to come out somewhere. The sooner the better. That's why I like Glynis, she doesn't judge too much.... ;-)

Indeed, Glynis doesn't judge too much but alas, most of the people in this world do. Out in the real world people judge us even before opening our mouth. Our attire is first look upon and they are judging if we are smart, look clean etc. The moment we speak they form an opinion on our "class" one's accent. As you well know our country is built upon a class system. Once a person hears profanity and they don't use it they'll quickly distance themselves from you.

All the best
Michael

 

[glynis]

really happy to have you moderating. I know you will be fantastic at it, just like you have been on FaceBook. If anyone is rude to you I will track them down and make them pay

Thank you Steve ,
Proud to be on board ...
Love glynis x

 

[glynis]

guess the puss has to come out somewhere. The sooner the better. That's why I like Glynis, she doesn't judge too much....

Bassplayer,I have never heard that saying before and made me smile.
I don't judge to much as we are all as important as eachother and our views are equally important.
However I am firm and fair when trouble pops up .
Love glynis x

 

[Bassplayer]

Indeed, Glynis doesn't judge too much but alas, most of the people in this world do. Out in the real world people judge us even before opening our mouth. Our attire is first look upon and they are judging if we are smart, look clean etc. The moment we speak they form an opinion on our "class" one's accent. As you well know our country is built upon a class system. Once a person hears profanity and they don't use it they'll quickly distance themselves from you.

All the best
Michael

Well the way I currently see it (and I'm happy to learn and move on from my current beliefs if need be), there is niceness and horribleness in every single person on this planet. Divide and conquer (stereotyping, categorising etc) is still the order of greed and control.

As we get older we begin to realise that to judge others is to judge ourselves.

Hopefully we all learn from this experience. Wouldn't this world and life be brilliant if we got to the point we just appreciated what we have on this little planet. We wouldn't even need to spend billions on a spacecraft to send a select crew to another planet.

 

[Bassplayer]

Having had a career around construction I am more than accustomed, I just write far more politely.

@glynis really happy to have you moderating. I know you will be fantastic at it, just like you have been on FaceBook. If anyone is rude to you I will track them down and make them pay

Anyone specific Steve?

 

[Samir]

Hey, hey! Way to go @glynis! Congratulations! I'm really happy for you. I think if anyone has deserved to be a moderator here it's you!

 

[vaseto99]

congratulations @glynis

 

[glynis]

@Samir,
Thank you Samir,happy to be on board.
Love glynis x

 

[Apocalypse77]

You are the best glynis

 

[Starthrower]

@Bassplayer

It's an English thing but, like most rude words, they come from something perceived as naughty by certain people...try Googling it...

Actually the F word is fascinating. I actually heard it 3 times in one sentence once from an ex- submariner when a piece of equipment failed. "The F'n, F'er' is F'd".

:-/

Oh...sodding over on this side of the pond means big squares of grass(lawn) pre-grown being planted in a yard.

I will need the dictionary for England slang. Actually, I had a very good friend Roy Barlow who used to post a lot on the forums. He and I would talk on the phone many times. I never understood his lingo or jokes but his laughter made me laugh.

He passed away a few years back from ALS. He was a huge tinnitus advocate over in England. I miss him.

I guess the puss has to come out somewhere. The sooner the better. That's why I like Glynis, she doesn't judge too much.... ;-)

Ummm...puss over here usually means something very different...

 

[Bassplayer]

@Bassplayer



Oh...sodding over on this side of the pond means big squares of grass(lawn) pre-grown being planted in a yard.

I will need the dictionary for England slang. Actually, I had a very good friend Roy Barlow who used to post a lot on the forums. He and I would talk on the phone many times. I never understood his lingo or jokes but his laughter made me laugh.

He passed away a few years back from ALS. He was a huge tinnitus advocate over in England. I miss him.



Ummm...puss over here usually means something very different...

That's because when you guys got independence you changed the spelling and meaning of English! Lol

It is quite entertaining on both sides of the pond though. (we call it the Atlantic) ;-)

 

[PaulBe]

Ummm...puss over here usually means something very different

I prefer the classy medical term: exudate.

 

[Starthrower]

Well to get this back on topic...

Now I am afraid to express disagreement with a person in any thread. I mean non-confrontational but the opinion I may have that differs. Tinnitus does not have one single answer according to one person's experience.

I don't want to cause Glynis any stress.

 

[Steve]

I think that where tinnitus is concerned there is always going to be a flashpoint. People feel very strongly, often because they are suffering.

The secret lies in understanding that the heterogeneity of tinnitus makes it impossible to say anything for certain, there are always going to be groups poised at opposite ends of an argument. Moderating is sometimes about stopping them from trying to annihilate each other

 

[david c]

Well to get this back on topic...

Now I am afraid to express disagreement with a person in any thread. I mean non-confrontational but the opinion I may have that differs. Tinnitus does not have one single answer according to one person's experience.

I don't want to cause Glynis any stress.

I wouldn't be afraid to express disagreement with a person in any thread Starthrower. All the posts I have seen by you have been reasonable and respectful even when expressing disagreement - we ought to be able to express disagreement after all. I think what can annoy quite a lot of people is when someone tries to set themselves up as being a sort of tinnitus oracle - telling other members that they have to read their words of wisdom carefully and take notes etc! This sort of thing gets peoples backs up but these kind of individuals quickly become the subject of some ridicule!

 

[Markku]

Well to get this back on topic...

Now I am afraid to express disagreement with a person in any thread. I mean non-confrontational but the opinion I may have that differs. Tinnitus does not have one single answer according to one person's experience.

I don't want to cause Glynis any stress.

I wouldn't worry about that. I have my assumptions about who you mean... @glynis has a thick skin and is more than prepared to deal with things if they get out of hand. Disagreements are part of any real dialogue anyways, and normally they don't need to be intervened with (and the forum would be pretty boring if only one type of opinion were allowed). But when they do, glynis won't hesitate!

Welcome to the team Glynis!

 

[glynis]

@Markku
Thank you for having me on board ...x

@Starthrower ,
Debates are really good and exchanging views and respecting eachothers views and your in capable hands.
Im firm and fair but
Happy get my whip out if threads turn nasty....
Love glynis x

 

[Steve]

Happy get my whip out if threads turn nasty...

Steady on Glynis, there's an image to have in mind as I'm about to sleep.....

 

[astronomer]

thanks Glynis for your time,
I am among a moderation team on an astronomy forum for those with an interest or passion for telescopes and stargazing, astrophotography etc, , lots and lots of people there, ''cloudy nights forum '' is probably the best run forum in the world due to moderation , even through words of disagreement and difference of opinions respect is of the utmost importance, even if not in person people must understand you are hurting someones feelings on the other end of the keyboard, all the best, KC

 

[Dana]

It is true that glynis has been a longtime contributor to the forum, with an advice and words of encouraging for everybody, no exceptions, so her entering in the forum staff is the most natural thing, the only surprise being why it happened so late.

What I know about you, @glynis, is compounded of bits of information, here and there, nothing in one place, so what would you say about writing a post in the "introduce yourself" section, with this occasion?

I don't think I am the only one curious about your whole story with Meniere's and tinnitus. I am sure it would be an interesting read for many.

When you have the time, of course.

 

[GregCA]

@glynis : you were one of the first people to welcome me to this community. I will never forget it. Congratulations on your new role @ TT!

 

[Danny Boy]

Thank you Tinnitus Talk for your lovely welcome to being a Manager/Moderator on this lovely forum and so proud to be on board with your team.
I enjoy moderating Tinnitus Hub and I respect everyone's views and I see things from all sides.
I am fair and understanding but will act on problems and members out to cause trouble as they will be letting the forum down and themselves as a member.
Love glynis x

She's such a lovely person and am glad she's a manager now and I'm sure she'll do a fantastic job Best wishes Danny Boy

 

[glynis]

@GregCA and @Danny Boy,
Thank you so much for your lovely words.
Love glynis xxx

 

[Taylorslay]

Congratulations @glynis ! You're such a sweet person. I know you'll do an amazing job as a moderator <3.

Much love xoxo

 

[MBH]

You have our backs in our lives, so what a great role for you to be in. All my best to you!

 

[Lost life]

There will be a special place in heaven for you.

 

[Agrajag364]

@glynis is really kind and kindness is such a very very important quality in life.

 

[Jake007]

Excellent choice. Glynis is the most awesome.