Hoot Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I'm thinking Facebook here. Does it bug you when people post something on their own wall that is relatively controversial, yet when you respond with a well thought out opinion of your own (mind you, NOT bashing the OP and stating up front that you respect their opinion) they up and delete it? I get that it's their own personal wall and they can do what they like; however, it just seems so childish. Like, I can't think of any intelligent response so I'm just going to delete your opinion like it never happened. Does this bug anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 No. It's their space. Everyone they know will see what you say. I deleted some comments my family left on something I said because THEY took something small and made it controversial. Most people aren't looking for a debate, they are just sharing their thoughts. You can share yours in your status. And tag them in it. Then they can't delete it LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4wildberrys Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Yes. It bothers me immensely! In fact so much so, that I have deleted the repeat offensive offenders and o longer have to deal with the irritation :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Excelsior! Academy Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 No, I don't have a Facebook page. I avoid it altogether. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I have a friend who regularly posts controversial things, then gets upset about people debating and deletes the whole thing. It annoys me and I domt even take the bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I'd first assume that either I didn't actually post it, or that FB lost it. Occasionally, it will take a few hours to show up too. Has it happened more than once? One more than one person's board? If so, they might have taken your comments as bashing regardless of your intent. I posted something awhile back where I expressly stated, "Please do not respond on my wall. If you want to discuss, post on your own wall." I had two people, two!, comment negatively, and one added, "I didn't know you were so closed-minded." Yep, that's me. :glare: (Not.) Sometimes people just want to vent or just want to be agreed with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoot Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 I'd first assume that either I didn't actually post it, or that FB lost it. Occasionally, it will take a few hours to show up too. Has it happened more than once? One more than one person's board? If so, they might have taken your comments as bashing regardless of your intent. No, I'm positive that it was deleted. It showed up yesterday, it notified me when there were "likes" etc. Then, this morning I was notified that there was another post on the thread but mine was gone. She has deleted others that she hasn't agreed with in the past, though I don't think it was any of mine. You're right, some people just want to be agreed with and overwhelmingly, that's what she was getting. I just offered my own view, which is markedly different, and she clearly didn't want it there. The part that bugs me is that there were people responding to me and THIS was my reply to THEM; now it just looks like I'm the one who turned tail and ran without responding. KWIM? It's really not the end of the world though, and it certainly won't ruin my day. :D It's just FB after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I rarely post on controversial subjects on FB. For me, it's more important to keep the peace with my "friends" then get into a FB back-and-forth. People who know me well can pretty much guess where I stand on the biggies. I totally get why others like to post respectfully on heated topics, but that's just not something I'm comfortable with. All that to say, if I stepped out and actually posted an opposing opinion on someone else's wall, I'd probably be upset but not surprised if it got deleted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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