Internet Silence for 11/11

[albaqwerty]

I read in the paper yesterday someone has tweeted a 2 minute internet silence would be a good idea.

I think it is.

[humbersloop]

I think it's a nice idea albs
Just out of interest square, did anyone ever ask her what point she was.making?

[squarebear]

No as she was a bit of a cow anyway. She used to do it every year.

[albaqwerty]

Disrepectful cow to the callers and her colleagues imo

[Bluestone]

Just being awkward, by the sounds of things.

'Nice' idea, but it'd never work. I wouldn't take part it in, either.

[commoner]

Sorry double click....

[jake-the-peg]

//Disrepectful cow to the callers and her colleagues imo //

And there's the attitude I object to coming out again

It's just that arrogant assumption that everybody has to think like you and if they don't they're disrespectful cows

Like I said - simple answer - go down to the car park and observe it there - no phone nobody taking

Stop looking down your nose at people who don't want to participate in your rituals

[Prudie]

It worked to some extent on AB last year but it really is up to the individual.

[squarebear]

But why force your beliefs on others by deliberately phoning them when they might have wanted to join in?

[jake-the-peg]

Who say's it's deliberate? 11am normally passes me by without my even noticing it.

Just because it's special to you

Step outside and it's not a problem is it.

The point is you seem to think that respecting 11am should be the *default* behaviour and those who don't should be the exception.

From where I stand it's the other way around

[McMouse]

I always observe 11/11 2 minutes silence and usually stand by a window and look out on the garden contemplating those who perished in war.

[237SJ]

That sounds just like bl00dy mindedness sb. Regardless of her beliefs, she just showed complete disrepect for the person on the other end of the phone.

[squarebear]

That's exactly what it was.

[Baldric]

Maybe she could ring jtp this year, then they would both be happy.

[Prudie]

Excellent timing of your post Baldric!

[emmie]

i do too, but how many know what it means, perhaps most do on here, but can't see it silencing the majority across the globe.

[emmie]

i shall find some space, place to pay my respects, last time i stood with lots of souls at the memorial outside Euston Station, buses quiet for once, it's two minutes and not a lot when you think about it,

[Baldric]

Thanks Prudie, I did hang back a minute for that one.

[parkie]

Of course Rememberance Day is actually on Sunday this year isn't it albs so unless you work on Sundays you shouldn't have that problem.

[albaqwerty]

jtp is a rude person.

Why don't you take your work down to the car park then?

It is this Sunday indeed park.