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[Eli]

I have no idea where else to put this but this was a thing that happened on facebook that I think is kinda horrifically insensitive and I want to see if you people agree, especially those of you that have kids and imagine what you'd do in this guy's situation.

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I don't know. Am I being harsh or is that really messed up?

It sounds pretty self-centered, but grief makes people downright weird. And they tend to try to reflect their own experiences in order to process it, which is why it comes off that way ("The death of Steve Jobs affected me in the following ways: I have an iPhone and a MacBook. I am so sad!"). I'm sure it came from a good place, but she would have been better off not saying anything at all, like most times on the Internet.

That said, the "love our girls like your own" part is phrased especially poorly.

[InternetApex]

I have no idea where else to put this but this was a thing that happened on facebook that I think is kinda horrifically insensitive and I want to see if you people agree, especially those of you that have kids and imagine what you'd do in this guy's situation.

....

I don't know. Am I being harsh or is that really messed up?

It sounds pretty self-centered, but grief makes people downright weird. And they tend to try to reflect their own experiences in order to process it, which is why it comes off that way ("The death of Steve Jobs affected me in the following ways: I have an iPhone and a MacBook. I am so sad!"). I'm sure it came from a good place, but she would have been better off not saying anything at all, like most times on the Internet.

That said, the "love our girls like your own" part is phrased especially poorly.

I think this is exactly right. Not everyone knows how to express love and sympathy well, but it's not wrong to try. The guy who got the message probably has a lot more on his mind than whatever that person posted so it's really not a huge deal. Just cringe-worthy for a lot of other people.

[Chuck to Chuck]

I have no idea where else to put this but this was a thing that happened on facebook that I think is kinda horrifically insensitive and I want to see if you people agree, especially those of you that have kids and imagine what you'd do in this guy's situation.

....

I don't know. Am I being harsh or is that really messed up?

It sounds pretty self-centered, but grief makes people downright weird. And they tend to try to reflect their own experiences in order to process it, which is why it comes off that way ("The death of Steve Jobs affected me in the following ways: I have an iPhone and a MacBook. I am so sad!"). I'm sure it came from a good place, but she would have been better off not saying anything at all, like most times on the Internet.

That said, the "love our girls like your own" part is phrased especially poorly.

I think this is exactly right. Not everyone knows how to express love and sympathy well, but it's not wrong to try. The guy who got the message probably has a lot more on his mind than whatever that person posted so it's really not a huge deal. Just cringe-worthy for a lot of other people.

[SKO]

I have no idea where else to put this but this was a thing that happened on facebook that I think is kinda horrifically insensitive and I want to see if you people agree, especially those of you that have kids and imagine what you'd do in this guy's situation.

....

I don't know. Am I being harsh or is that really messed up?

It sounds pretty self-centered, but grief makes people downright weird. And they tend to try to reflect their own experiences in order to process it, which is why it comes off that way ("The death of Steve Jobs affected me in the following ways: I have an iPhone and a MacBook. I am so sad!"). I'm sure it came from a good place, but she would have been better off not saying anything at all, like most times on the Internet.

That said, the "love our girls like your own" part is phrased especially poorly.

I think this is exactly right. Not everyone knows how to express love and sympathy well, but it's not wrong to try. The guy who got the message probably has a lot more on his mind than whatever that person posted so it's really not a huge deal. Just cringe-worthy for a lot of other people.

This is fair, I think part of my reaction to it (and I'm sure many peoples) is that she cannot stop talking about her kids ever, so it felt like yet another way to drag her kids into something. She actually got suspended from teaching for a week earlier this year because she got involved in one of her kid's squabbles and pulled a different kid out of class to basically give them shit for fighting with her daughter. So I kind of thought "jesus, lady, just, for once, leave your kids out of it and just express your condolences like everyone else."

[InternetApex]

I have no idea where else to put this but this was a thing that happened on facebook that I think is kinda horrifically insensitive and I want to see if you people agree, especially those of you that have kids and imagine what you'd do in this guy's situation.

....

I don't know. Am I being harsh or is that really messed up?

It sounds pretty self-centered, but grief makes people downright weird. And they tend to try to reflect their own experiences in order to process it, which is why it comes off that way ("The death of Steve Jobs affected me in the following ways: I have an iPhone and a MacBook. I am so sad!"). I'm sure it came from a good place, but she would have been better off not saying anything at all, like most times on the Internet.

That said, the "love our girls like your own" part is phrased especially poorly.

I think this is exactly right. Not everyone knows how to express love and sympathy well, but it's not wrong to try. The guy who got the message probably has a lot more on his mind than whatever that person posted so it's really not a huge deal. Just cringe-worthy for a lot of other people.

This is fair, I think part of my reaction to it (and I'm sure many peoples) is that she cannot stop talking about her kids ever, so it felt like yet another way to drag her kids into something. She actually got suspended from teaching for a week earlier this year because she got involved in one of her kid's squabbles and pulled a different kid out of class to basically give them shit for fighting with her daughter. So I kind of thought "jesus, lady, just, for once, leave your kids out of it and just express your condolences like everyone else."

Agreed. But that's how some people are. There are tons of reasons for it that a shrink could have a field day with. I think you're probably reaching an age where your Facebook feed is about to be absolutely fist fucked through the floor by the likes of her if it isn't already.

[Brownie]

I have no idea where else to put this but this was a thing that happened on facebook that I think is kinda horrifically insensitive and I want to see if you people agree, especially those of you that have kids and imagine what you'd do in this guy's situation.

....

I don't know. Am I being harsh or is that really messed up?

It sounds pretty self-centered, but grief makes people downright weird. And they tend to try to reflect their own experiences in order to process it, which is why it comes off that way ("The death of Steve Jobs affected me in the following ways: I have an iPhone and a MacBook. I am so sad!"). I'm sure it came from a good place, but she would have been better off not saying anything at all, like most times on the Internet.

That said, the "love our girls like your own" part is phrased especially poorly.

I think this is exactly right. Not everyone knows how to express love and sympathy well, but it's not wrong to try. The guy who got the message probably has a lot more on his mind than whatever that person posted so it's really not a huge deal. Just cringe-worthy for a lot of other people.

This is fair, I think part of my reaction to it (and I'm sure many peoples) is that she cannot stop talking about her kids ever, so it felt like yet another way to drag her kids into something. She actually got suspended from teaching for a week earlier this year because she got involved in one of her kid's squabbles and pulled a different kid out of class to basically give them shit for fighting with her daughter. So I kind of thought "jesus, lady, just, for once, leave your kids out of it and just express your condolences like everyone else."

Agreed. But that's how some people are. There are tons of reasons for it that a shrink could have a field day with. I think you're probably reaching an age where your Facebook feed is about to be absolutely fist fucked through the floor by the likes of her if it isn't already.

Facebook doesn't make people narcissistic assholes, but it points out who those people are. That's a nice service.

[Yeti]

Seriously, unfriend her. There is no good reason to hang on. Sure, there's stuff for you to get some rage from, but you'll be much happier when you just delete her

[PenFoe]

Seriously, unfriend her. There is no good reason to hang on. Sure, there's stuff for you to get some rage from, but you'll be much happier when you just delete her

I think she probably meant well enough in her post, but it also sounds like you basically hate her anyway, so do what Yeti says.

[Chuck to Chuck]

Seriously, unfriend her. There is no good reason to hang on. Sure, there's stuff for you to get some rage from, but you'll be much happier when you just delete her

Or just block her without unfriending. Much more passive and you don't get the, "Why'd you unfriend me?" e-mail.

[SKO]

Seriously, unfriend her. There is no good reason to hang on. Sure, there's stuff for you to get some rage from, but you'll be much happier when you just delete her

I think she probably meant well enough in her post, but it also sounds like you basically hate her anyway, so do what Yeti says.

I didn't used to, but her facebook posts have definitely led me to it.

[Eli]

Seriously, unfriend her. There is no good reason to hang on. Sure, there's stuff for you to get some rage from, but you'll be much happier when you just delete her

Or just block her without unfriending. Much more passive and you don't get the, "Why'd you unfriend me?" e-mail.

Yeah, the "hide from news feed" is great for people who are always clogging up your news feed like a common Morph.

[Chuck to Chuck]

Seriously, unfriend her. There is no good reason to hang on. Sure, there's stuff for you to get some rage from, but you'll be much happier when you just delete her

Or just block her without unfriending. Much more passive and you don't get the, "Why'd you unfriend me?" e-mail.

Yeah, the "hide from news feed" is great for people who are always clogging up your news feed like a common Morph.

Lent does that, too.

[CBStew]

I have no idea where else to put this but this was a thing that happened on facebook that I think is kinda horrifically insensitive and I want to see if you people agree, especially those of you that have kids and imagine what you'd do in this guy's situation.

....

I don't know. Am I being harsh or is that really messed up?

It sounds pretty self-centered, but grief makes people downright weird. And they tend to try to reflect their own experiences in order to process it, which is why it comes off that way ("The death of Steve Jobs affected me in the following ways: I have an iPhone and a MacBook. I am so sad!"). I'm sure it came from a good place, but she would have been better off not saying anything at all, like most times on the Internet.

That said, the "love our girls like your own" part is phrased especially poorly.

I think this is exactly right. Not everyone knows how to express love and sympathy well, but it's not wrong to try. The guy who got the message probably has a lot more on his mind than whatever that person posted so it's really not a huge deal. Just cringe-worthy for a lot of other people.

I love that photo.  Four people, four different emotions.

[Bort]

I have no idea where else to put this but this was a thing that happened on facebook that I think is kinda horrifically insensitive and I want to see if you people agree, especially those of you that have kids and imagine what you'd do in this guy's situation.

....

I don't know. Am I being harsh or is that really messed up?

It sounds pretty self-centered, but grief makes people downright weird. And they tend to try to reflect their own experiences in order to process it, which is why it comes off that way ("The death of Steve Jobs affected me in the following ways: I have an iPhone and a MacBook. I am so sad!"). I'm sure it came from a good place, but she would have been better off not saying anything at all, like most times on the Internet.

That said, the "love our girls like your own" part is phrased especially poorly.

I think this is exactly right. Not everyone knows how to express love and sympathy well, but it's not wrong to try. The guy who got the message probably has a lot more on his mind than whatever that person posted so it's really not a huge deal. Just cringe-worthy for a lot of other people.

I love that photo.  Four people, four different emotions.

I dunno, they look like four people trying to replicate one believable human emotion.

I'm a fan of the hide option on Facebook as well. When an old friend decides to go full Randroid/Birther/Men's Rights Activist/Overly Eager Obama Cheerleader/Carolina Gamecocks Fan, etc., it's nice to just tune them out for a while.

[SKO]

I really wish I had TWEETED THAT about my predicted headline for Gordo's recap, because I swear to God I said to my wife he was going to use this exact headline:

http://chicago.suntimes.com/baseball/7/71/501638/0h-155-million-cubs-new-ace-jon-lester-fall-cards-opener

0-for-$155 million: Cubs, new ace Jon Lester fall to Cards in opener

Of course, the Cubs aren't going to go 0-162.

But after nearly four months of buildup and more than three hours of the stuff that counts, they're 0h-for-155 million.