BarrhavenWoody 10776 Report post Posted March 2, 2013 It was a tough week in the chat room! Online chatting can be a great thing, but without the benefit of hearing the tone of voice of the speaker, or seeing the facial expressions, it is very easy to send or receive the wrong message. I was reminded of this TWICE this week. On 2 separate occasions this week, I was attempting to make a joke and ended up horribly offending someone. My unintended "victims" are 2 of the nicest and most amazing women I have met through cerb and I would never mean to hurt them. I feel like such an ass! Now I'm wondering if I have also offended others too and just didn't know about it. I hope not! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NotchJohnson 214123 Report post Posted March 3, 2013 We all make mistakes, I hate the taste of foot! I hope those ladies read this post and forgive you. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustJack 4689 Report post Posted March 3, 2013 Online chatting can be a great thing, but without the benefit of hearing the tone of voice of the speaker, or seeing the facial expressions, it is very easy to send or receive the wrong message. Yup, well said! A failed whisper can be taken out of context as well, because others have not read the entire conversation. IMO, occasionally (not often), some are very quick to critize others, even when they are not part of the conversation. O well, I've been fortunate to meet several awesome women for sessions after meeting them in the chat room. Hoping to meet many more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IsaMassage 54318 Report post Posted March 3, 2013 ... As you all kniw I love to chat.., I have never taken offence to comments.., I always try to look at conversations as a fun time..., even if you dont see somepnes face expressions or hear their tone of voice.., you are having a context within the conversation you are having..., so my policy is always to look at the positive and fun side of the conversation... members of CERB are not children, is an adult site and adult conversations will happen.., maybe if you are not ready to hold that kind of conversation.., and take offence easily..., maybe.., chat room is not the best place... I love the chat room, and always have great times on it! Cheers! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest a**4* Report post Posted March 3, 2013 We all make mistakes the ladies know you they will forgive you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest *l**e Report post Posted March 3, 2013 I don't think I've ever "offended" anyone , per se, but I have been the dumbass who who whisper fails all the time. You know, you are having a private chat with a lady via whisper and a comment that was intended for specific eyes ends up public to all. Mostly it ends up being funny and a bit embarrassing, but nothing serious. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IsaMassage 54318 Report post Posted March 3, 2013 LOL...! I think we all have whisper fail... Its happen to the best of us..., even to me! Can you belive that? LOL. And yes.., it just becomes a funny situation, it makes minds wonder lol and imaginations run WILD??? Wooohooooo! Naughty thoughts of nauthy people LOL Gotta love it! ;-) ;-) ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest N***he**Ont**y Report post Posted March 3, 2013 Yyes whisper failure can be rmbarasding but very funny too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Areez 11906 Report post Posted March 3, 2013 Tea and crumpets only please ;D wait ... sometimes I do go over the line and make ridiculous comment but no harm was ever intended :) sorry if I made anyone upset ... I never meant it hahaha. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The General 11309 Report post Posted March 3, 2013 It is always one of the great challenges of the bantering that goes on in life. We tease, we joke, and suddenly we take that misstep that lands the foot in the mouth. Been there, done it. Woody, knowing you, you are always a gentleman, and an occasional misstep happens, but since you are well known and it is out of character, you no doubt have been forgiven... Keep having fun, my friend. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
etasman2000 15994 Report post Posted March 3, 2013 Smileys are your friend. Plus if they know you well enough in chat, a quick apology does wonders. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boomer 33202 Report post Posted March 3, 2013 One of the reasons I don't chat a lot is because it can move fairly quickly and I'm not a great keyboarder. It's like email, take a moment before hitting the send button, you can't take it back. Also the written word can be easily misinterpreted unless you are very careful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnSmith69 350 Report post Posted March 4, 2013 I am the King of whisper fails. I promise myself I wont whisper fail, but it always seems to happen at terrible times!! I hope I didnt ever offend anyone, no one has said I have so far! Happy Chatting to All! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cat 262460 Report post Posted March 4, 2013 This is the #1 reason I stay out of chat. When I post in a thread, I have the opportunity to reread what I've said, what others have said then think about it. I try to see it thru other filters and interpretations. When I don't have that chance, I seem to carry a really big stick when I don't intend to. My daughters call it "The Cat's Bite" and I've learned to soften it but it takes time which there is none of in chat. Everything moves soooo fast. I can see how easy it would be to write something that would be easy to misinterpret... cat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrgreen760 37785 Report post Posted March 4, 2013 Lack of subtly and nuance can make email and chat difficult and allows for easy misunderstandings so when it comes to this game I avoid it as much as possible. I find the 140 character limit with twitter more fool (idiot) proof for me :) Peace MG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
