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Like I said, I didn't read her post, but I think it's safe to say that if the subject is "Omg" and Rox agrees, it's likely nothing positive. I wasn't looking for opinions this time., though I have in the past, on this exact name.
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Love my little sparrow, Caemlyn Sparrow Gail, and my Hucklebaby, David Royce Huckleberry "Huck"
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Love my little sparrow, Caemlyn Sparrow Gail, and my Hucklebaby, David Royce Huckleberry "Huck"
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My point isn't really about whether or not she was offensive. Your accusation against Anneza and others of being inconsiderate of you, by posting their reactions to a name mentioned on a Name Opinions board, just isn't quite a reasonable or fair accusation.
I personally didn't respond to your post because you asked for encouragement only; I would like to avoid feeling like I am "bringing anyone down." But I would not have had to deliberately disdain your feelings in order to post my opinion of the name - since the topic here is always name opinions, opinions of names are all always fair to post, regardless of any other context.
I hope you can understand this without feeling personally offended. If you want to use the internet to share personal stories and receive support and congratulations, or ask for only positive opinions on a name you like, that's fine - but it turns out that a Name Opinions board isn't a good place for that. I sincerely congratulate you on your pregnancy and wish you well. And I'm taking a liberty with this forum by doing so.
My point isn't really about whether or not she was offensive. Your accusation against Anneza and others of being inconsiderate of you, by posting their reactions to a name mentioned on a Name Opinions board, just isn't quite a reasonable or fair accusation.
I personally didn't respond to your post because you asked for encouragement only; I would like to avoid feeling like I am "bringing anyone down." But I would not have had to deliberately disdain your feelings in order to post my opinion of the name - since the topic here is always name opinions, opinions of names are all always fair to post, regardless of any other context.
I hope you can understand this without feeling personally offended. If you want to use the internet to share personal stories and receive support and congratulations, or ask for only positive opinions on a name you like, that's fine - but it turns out that a Name Opinions board isn't a good place for that. I sincerely congratulate you on your pregnancy and wish you well. And I'm taking a liberty with this forum by doing so.
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My main point, though, which I realize I didn't make clear, is that when I ask specifically not to bring me down and a response is "omg"...
That IS offensive. Just the implications of it. Puck didn't like the name either, but it wasn't expressed as "omg." That response I essentially dismissed, not because it had not value, but because it didn't answer my question.
Compare it to asking which spelling one prefers, Ann or Anne. If a response is "I don't like the name," doesn't really answer the question or offer any help. The person isn't asking for opinions on the name Anne, but asking a specific question. But a response of "Omg" and whatever followed would just be, I don't know, disrespectful I guess.
My main point, though, which I realize I didn't make clear, is that when I ask specifically not to bring me down and a response is "omg"...
That IS offensive. Just the implications of it. Puck didn't like the name either, but it wasn't expressed as "omg." That response I essentially dismissed, not because it had not value, but because it didn't answer my question.
Compare it to asking which spelling one prefers, Ann or Anne. If a response is "I don't like the name," doesn't really answer the question or offer any help. The person isn't asking for opinions on the name Anne, but asking a specific question. But a response of "Omg" and whatever followed would just be, I don't know, disrespectful I guess.
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Oh. It seemed to me that the "omg" wasn't in shock about the name, but in surprised dismay at having suddenly noticed, as an afterthought, a potential for teasing. The "omg" wouldn't have made sense without the edit. Go ahead and read what she put. It's not hurtful. Maybe you will feel less hurt.
I think that you're not the only person I've seen post asking for opinions on a potential babyname, who feels as though the responses are sort of personal. I guess that is legit - I think it's expected, and people are generally nice about it. I even thought Anneza was being extra nice. Puck sounded more judgmental than Anneza by far, IMHO. "Your child is not God" - as if you thought that?? As if naming your child Hosanna implies you think the child is God? Hm. Whatever. lol. Anyway, it's still not personal, yay.
Btw I like Rain. =) not that you ought to care what I think.
Oh. It seemed to me that the "omg" wasn't in shock about the name, but in surprised dismay at having suddenly noticed, as an afterthought, a potential for teasing. The "omg" wouldn't have made sense without the edit. Go ahead and read what she put. It's not hurtful. Maybe you will feel less hurt.
I think that you're not the only person I've seen post asking for opinions on a potential babyname, who feels as though the responses are sort of personal. I guess that is legit - I think it's expected, and people are generally nice about it. I even thought Anneza was being extra nice. Puck sounded more judgmental than Anneza by far, IMHO. "Your child is not God" - as if you thought that?? As if naming your child Hosanna implies you think the child is God? Hm. Whatever. lol. Anyway, it's still not personal, yay.
Btw I like Rain. =) not that you ought to care what I think.
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Ok. Thanks for that. I will read it, then. I appreciate it.
Ok. Thanks for that. I will read it, then. I appreciate it.
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