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Feb 26, 2015, 02:34 PM

I only meant to reply to one post. This app is so hard to use. I give up!

unaluna · Feb 26, 2015, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by KayL

I have reason to believe one of the higher-ups in my department "stole" some suggestions I made for improving the reach of one of our programs. I mentioned these ideas in my employee self-evaluation a few months back, and now this person is presenting extremely similar ideas (down to the wording and imagery) as her own ideas. But she's technically above me in the organization's totem pole, so I don't know if there's any way I can address it. I don't want to hog all the ideas and bask in all the glory, but I'd like some credit where it's due, know what I mean?

Number one, dont embarrass the person in front of anybody else.

What i would WANT to do, but this is probably the wrong thing to do, is set up a meeting talk to the person about the project? Or just catch them at a casual moment. And say how happy you are that the ideas you proposed at your evaluation are being put into action.

Or maybe mention it to your immediate supervisor and ask her if she was going to mention it at your next evaluation?

Like i say, probably the wrong things to do! But maybe these can be idea starters.

Feb 26, 2015, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by My kids are cool

I posted about my child's school district on facebook and someone pm'ed me out of the blue yesterday to tell I should only post positive stuff on facebook because no one is really interested in my life. Well, she phrased it as a question in the crappy way my mother always did and used almost the same language my mother used to, "who do you think is actually interested in the details of your life, anyway?"

Self-proclimed Facebook police.... that is approximately eighty-seven hundred times more annoying than reading the occasional post that isn't immediately interesting. Because obviously they are objective arbiters of what everybody is interested in. Not.

stopdog · Feb 26, 2015, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by artemis-within

I only meant to reply to one post. This app is so hard to use. I give up!

Is there a psych central app?

catonyx · Feb 26, 2015, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by My kids are cool

I posted about my child's school district on facebook and someone pm'ed me out of the blue yesterday to tell I should only post positive stuff on facebook because no one is really interested in my life. Well, she phrased it as a question in the crappy way my mother always did and used almost the same language my mother used to, "who do you think is actually interested in the details of your life, anyway?"

Wow. What a douchecanoe.

catonyx · Feb 26, 2015, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by stopdog

Is there a psych central app?

Tapatalk is what I use.

KayDubs · Feb 26, 2015, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by hankster

Number one, dont embarrass the person in front of anybody else.

What i would WANT to do, but this is probably the wrong thing to do, is set up a meeting talk to the person about the project? Or just catch them at a casual moment. And say how happy you are that the ideas you proposed at your evaluation are being put into action.

Or maybe mention it to your immediate supervisor and ask her if she was going to mention it at your next evaluation?

Like i say, probably the wrong things to do! But maybe these can be idea starters.

Yeah, I thought of doing something similar, but I think the best approach is to let this go and readjust my strategies from now on. Although, I might approach this person and say something like "Those were some great ideas you presented in that meeting, and I had some similar ideas. If it's an option, I'd be interested in collaborating with you on this. What do you think?" ETA: I think their reaction to this would be helpful as well. If they're open to the idea, I might consider this more of an oversight. If they're closed off or defensive, it gives me more insight into their M.O. and I'll be more reserved with info around them.

LolaCabanna · Feb 26, 2015, 03:01 PM

I hate post where the video ends in a screaming zombie, the ones where FB is going to steal all your information unless you post this BS paragraph and post where Right Wing idiots find a story from the onion about how Obama is causing Aids and run with it as those Jesus emailed it to them! But, I don't ever say anything to the poster, I would be friendless

I assume they are an EX friend now?

Feb 26, 2015, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LolaCabanna

I hate post where the video ends in a screaming zombie, the ones where FB is going to steal all your information unless you post this BS paragraph and post where Right Wing idiots find a story from the onion about how Obama is causing Aids and run with it as those Jesus emailed it to them! But, I don't ever say anything to the poster, I would be friendless

I assume they are an EX friend now?

Yeah, I unfriended her so that she does not have to worry about me boring her ever again. I was thinking about blocking her because we have mutual friends, but I couldn't remember how it was just more effort to figure that out than she is worth to me right now.

catonyx · Feb 26, 2015, 03:07 PM

Someone on this train smells like a bar.

KayDubs · Feb 26, 2015, 03:09 PM

[slurs] yeah well someone in this bar smells like a train! *hic* [/slurs]

catonyx · Feb 26, 2015, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by KayL

[slurs] yeah well someone in this bar smells like a train! *hic* [/slurs]

Hahahha oh dear lol

Feb 26, 2015, 03:17 PM

Oh, have I told you guys what my young dog has started doing with the kittens? [Still trying to think of happy things to get myself out of this funk] I got nervous a few weeks ago because YD was lying on the bed with three kittens pressed up against her, and YD was softly and almost continually growling. I thought the kittens were irritating her and walked over. When I got closer, I saw YD's eyes were half closed and she kind of had a smile on her face and her tail was gently wagging. She seemed happy and the kittens were fine so I let them be. Couple of days later, I saw her with a kitten between her front legs, and YD was growling again. I walked over and YD was licking and grooming the kitten, while growling. The growling thing keeps happening and I THINK she is trying to purr at them. When she is lying with one of the kittens (really young cats now), when the kitten starts to purr, YD starts to growl. It is really interesting watching them together.

JustShakey · Feb 26, 2015, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by My kids are cool

Thanks! I am probably being a bit overly sensitive in general right now. My D had been doing really well, but recently had a flare of the illness and she and I were both feeling a bit discouraged about it. Plus I have tons of stuff going on work, and in therapy and blah blah blah.

Feeling weirdly numb after therapy, but with this undercurrent of sadness or sensitivity or something.

I posted about my child's school district on facebook and someone pm'ed me out of the blue yesterday to tell I should only post positive stuff on facebook because no one is really interested in my life. Well, she phrased it as a question in the crappy way my mother always did and used almost the same language my mother used to, "who do you think is actually interested in the details of your life, anyway?"

Isn't the whole idea of Facebook to share the details of your life with as many random internet friends as possible? Someone needs to get over themselves methinks...

Feb 26, 2015, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by My kids are cool

Oh, have I told you guys what my young dog has started doing with the kittens? [Still trying to think of happy things to get myself out of this funk] I got nervous a few weeks ago because YD was lying on the bed with three kittens pressed up against her, and YD was softly and almost continually growling. I thought the kittens were irritating her and walked over. When I got closer, I saw YD's eyes were half closed and she kind of had a smile on her face and her tail was gently wagging. She seemed happy and the kittens were fine so I let them be. Couple of days later, I saw her with a kitten between her front legs, and YD was growling again. I walked over and YD was licking and grooming the kitten, while growling. The growling thing keeps happening and I THINK she is trying to purr at them. When she is lying with one of the kittens (really young cats now), when the kitten starts to purr, YD starts to growl. It is really interesting watching them together.

That's pretty amazing! Animals trying to speak a foreign language - very, very cool.

growlycat · Feb 26, 2015, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LolaCabanna

I hate post where the video ends in a screaming zombie, the ones where FB is going to steal all your information unless you post this BS paragraph and post where Right Wing idiots find a story from the onion about how Obama is causing Aids and run with it as those Jesus emailed it to them! But, I don't ever say anything to the poster, I would be friendless

I assume they are an EX friend now?

I didn't catch the whole conversation yet, but I do relate to FB people putting unwanted crap on my wall. When Obama was running for president the right wing nutters in my extended family were completely insufferable.

I had to lay down the law---racist memes get you unfriended in a hurry

catonyx · Feb 26, 2015, 03:34 PM

Gah. Nerves. I feel ill.

stopdog · Feb 26, 2015, 03:35 PM

I have never understood the point of facebook. I was on it for a short while a long time ago. I could not figure out what it was all about. But I openly admit I don't care about other people's children, politics, trips to spain,general thoughts, games etc.
as a general rule unless actually with that person where we talk etc.
And even then I often don't care - I just go along as politeness dictates.
I don't think they care about mine either.

LolaCabanna · Feb 26, 2015, 03:36 PM

I am amazed at what people share on FB. There is one "Friend" who has no job, had her kid taken away and is constantly posting pics and comments about drinking, drugs and sex. She rants about her lack of government support, bad court appointed attorney and how her HUD is going to be taken away because her home is in such bad shape. It is amazing to watch unfold, like a mini FB soap opera.

LolaCabanna · Feb 26, 2015, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by stopdog

I have never understood the point of facebook. I was on it for a short while a long time ago. I could not figure out what it was all about. But I openly admit I don't care about other people's children, politics, trips to spain,general thoughts, games etc.
as a general rule unless actually with that person where we talk etc.
And even then I often don't care - I just go along as politeness dictates.
I don't think they care about mine either.

Where else is one supposed to post their selfies , seriously SD its a necessity

catonyx · Feb 26, 2015, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by stopdog

I have never understood the point of facebook. I was on it for a short while a long time ago. I could not figure out what it was all about. But I openly admit I don't care about other people's children, politics, trips to spain,general thoughts, games etc.

as a general rule unless actually with that person where we talk etc.

And even then I often don't care - I just go along as politeness dictates.

I don't think they care about mine either.

This. That's what I do with a lot of things.

stopdog · Feb 26, 2015, 03:39 PM

Do you think I know what posting a selfie means?

LolaCabanna · Feb 26, 2015, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by stopdog

Do you think I know what posting a selfie means?

I assumed you knew what it meant as you are pretty dang smart. I also figured you have never taken one

catonyx · Feb 26, 2015, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LolaCabanna

I assumed you knew what it meant as you are pretty dang smart. I also figured you have never taken one

I assumed since you're very with the words. I think selfie made it into the dictionary.

stopdog · Feb 26, 2015, 03:47 PM

Yes-I looked it up - people take photographs of themselves and then somehow put that photograph on facebook.
I do not understand why someone would do either of those things in the regular course of their day.

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