So recently, I starting putting those "x" things at the end of certain posts I make here if they are of concern for someone else or I'm trying to provide support. Now, I'm an American and I know this is a trend more so in the United Kingdom area, so I was wondering... Is it bad I do it? Or is it good? I dunno. Random thoughts and questions by Alexia. :P
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It's a tricky one! And there really is no 'right' answer. Some people like them and some don't, just as some people are happy to be called 'hun' etc. and some aren't. My advice would be to compose your posts how you want to compose them, but to maybe not add an 'x' to a person's reply if that person mentions that they don't like them.
I don't tend to put 'x's unless other people do first, but I personally have no problem at all with them.
I was mainly asking since I'm not from the UK area and I didn't know if you guys would be like "Why is that American little **** using our trend!? *RAGE*". xD
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I like it personally, I do it back with people who do it with me but otherwise I don't be sure whether to or not. I think it's nice though, like giving *hugs*
I think I'm the only person I know who doesn't enjoy 'x's, so it sounds like it'd be a safe bet to just go for it! And even I wouldn't be offended by it, because I know it's a very common thing and people have no reason to know that it distresses me.
Also, I wasn't aware it was more of a UK than American thing!
I don't find it offensive, but I do find it odd. I sort of understand why it's there, but if you don't know the person and have no relationship with them then I see it as quite strange. I know that I don't like that sort of thing, and there are others.
Yep same as patch its just me being friendly but i try really hard not to put them on oly's or narcissa's posts because i remember you mentionly a while back when someone else asked on a thread and i know oly finds it bit odd with good reason i'm sure :) but its just me being me i dont do it to everyone it really depends on the post and how much i've interacted with them tbh.also sometimes i feel if i don't then my response might come across as harsh or something i dunno?
"And it's hard to dance with a devil on your back so shake him off."
Sometimes when modding if I edit a post and I'm not being nasty I put xox but sometimes I don't!!
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When we lose twenty pounds... we may be losing the twenty best pounds we have! We may be losing the pounds that contain our genius, our humanity, our love and honesty. ~Woody Allen
Is a chocolate muffin loving glitter ball
If I know somebody, I leave one or two or a <3, unless I know that it makes the person feel uncomfortable, in which case I'll leave a smiley face if it's appropriate. If I don't know somebody and it's just a general post of support or something, I might leave a smiley face, but if I'm leaving a 'serious business important advice' reply, then I'll whack a 'x' on the end so it doesn't seem harsh :)
Now I'll play your ghost as my ace, whenever I'm led astray.
But I am actually good, can't help it if we're tilted.
I'm in my right place, don't be a downer.
Cause I'm an American and this is mainly a trend in the Eurpoe area. o-o
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Close your eyes. Don't you cry. Love's around you. In time, you'll fly. Don't you worry about the dark. I will light up the night with the love in my heart. I will burn like the sun that will keep you safe and warm. Like the smell of a rose on a summer's day, I will be there to take all your fears away. With the touch of my hand, I will turn your life to GOLD!
I am so confused, why in hells name would anyone find "x" offensive?
I personally find them really distressing but being so dismissive about it (why in hell's name) is hardly going to make me want to explain my reasoning! I'm aware it's a really odd issue to have, and that they are customary end of message greeting, so I man up and deal with it. I don't expect anyone to make an effort not to do it, and I really appreciate it when people do, it's really sweet.
When we lose twenty pounds... we may be losing the twenty best pounds we have! We may be losing the pounds that contain our genius, our humanity, our love and honesty. ~Woody Allen
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its just me being friendly but i try really hard not to put them on oly's or narcissa's posts because i remember you mentionly a while back when someone else asked on a thread and i know oly finds it bit odd with good reason i'm sure :) but its just me being me i dont do it to everyone it really depends on the post and how much i've interacted with them tbh.also sometimes i feel if i don't then my response might come across as harsh or something i dunno?
