Posted by karenl on January 4, 2012, 11:41 pm, in reply to "Re: for everyone"
Very well and tactfully written, Nellie. Unfortunately, as wonderful as the Internet is, it can be very difficult to carry on discussions as we don't face each other as in real life debates and discussion, so when one writes his/her opinion, what may be written in an entirely non-inflammatory content, due to language and word choice may be perceived as condescending to others reading a post. I want it to be known that I'm in no way pointing fingers at anyone because Lord knows I'm guilty of it. I love this Board and have learned so much and viewed some beautiful jewels and I've learned now to take a deep breath before I write. Last, I was in no way criticizing Crown Princess Mary, I was giving my opinion on the parure. As long as the Queen gave the go ahead, then it goes. It is a beautiful parure in my opinion and I can always look at it on the Crown Princess. --Previous Message-- : : : We are once again experiencing differences : between language fluency and cultural : subtleties. : : It is not just a matter of English as first : language but also cultural differences : between English-speaking peoples as well. : : In my experience the word "expert" : is not favoured because of its judgemental : overtones. : : Personally I am not comfortable with the : amount of criticism that has evolved over : the last say 6 - 12 months - primarily when : that criticism is direcly about any person, : princess or otherwise, but secondly, when : the criticism is of a piece of jewellery : from a personal and private taste position. : : There are many occasions when I could fire : off a comment from frustration with it, but : I desist. : : Private messages allow posters to convey : their personal views to other posters : privately if they must. : : It is the jewels we like to explore and : discuss on this board. : : We are reminded often how many people follow : this board because of the jewel information : and the high standard of behaviour. : : And I would like to see more messages : include a (jewel) pic. I shall try to revert : to my old habit also. : : : : : : :