Originally Posted by killingtime:
“I think that's the point Old Girl was making in that John implies and infers things which leaves it open to the readers own interpretation and thereby leaves himselft an out of 'believe what you want to believe' and so side steps any kind of accountability or responsibiltiy for his words.
It's being clever with words but it's also at the same time not a very honourable way to go about things especially when you're implying someone's been domestically violent which he's done in the past because that's a very serious subject/issue/accusation to make and something which shouldn't be treated in that way.
Not everything's a game or a joke and anyone whose been a real victim of domestic violence won't find anything clever or amusing about someone implying they have been because a lipstick/coat hanger was thrown at them in the heat of an argument which is essentially what it boils down to in John and Josie's case as far as we know or rather as far as John has been willing to state.”
“I think that's the point Old Girl was making in that John implies and infers things which leaves it open to the readers own interpretation and thereby leaves himselft an out of 'believe what you want to believe' and so side steps any kind of accountability or responsibiltiy for his words.
It's being clever with words but it's also at the same time not a very honourable way to go about things especially when you're implying someone's been domestically violent which he's done in the past because that's a very serious subject/issue/accusation to make and something which shouldn't be treated in that way.
Not everything's a game or a joke and anyone whose been a real victim of domestic violence won't find anything clever or amusing about someone implying they have been because a lipstick/coat hanger was thrown at them in the heat of an argument which is essentially what it boils down to in John and Josie's case as far as we know or rather as far as John has been willing to state.”
I dont usually agree with you but on this occasion I do, I dont like the crypticness, is that a word lol, anyway I prefer straight talking and communication whether verbal or written. I personally dont find it entertaining/amusing or mysterious, in fact I think its a bit rude tbh, as not only is the person in question not saying truthfully what they mean, but as you say leaving it open to many intrepretations, which could mean anything, so no one is the wiser. I dont know whether you would consider posting a link to a song, or quote is cryptic I suppose it is, however, its not honest if you want to say something, come out and say it and stop beating around the bush. At least with Josie she says what she thinks, even if she doesnt always mean what she says, if you understand my logic.
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As some of you may know, I'm off to Dubai tomorrow for my month in the sun with my son and his family so you may see a little more of me whilst I am there. Will try my best to come aboard and tell you what I am up to. Don't know if I will be able to get on twitter from there. I will also be four hours ahead of you too !!