Whew!
Did one ever walk into a briar patch! I've read and re-read my post and the posts of others and can't figure out what precipitated this descent into spamming. Posting on this board is something of a hobby that gives me some pleasure, but not when I find that one is bearing into a head wind. I really don't get it, but here I go.....
Wow, okay, so in your opinion Sofia hasn't "shined in a gaggle of public events" over the Winter and it's been "pretty pokey". Exactly what was pokey and in what did Sofia not shine?
It's an opinion, Marg.
I've been losing interest in her. (I personally think it's due to the long engagement, but there are other factors). Is that offensive to you on some level? I really don't get it. I posted on this thread some time back and so still get it's feed. I saw the posts pertaining to the Italian tabloids (pretty much accentuating the problem) and thought I'd chime in. My view is pertinent to Sofia's future role in the SRF, which is the topic of the thread. It may be an uncomfortable view for you to hear, and for that I'm sorry, but should I not say my view because it makes you uncomfortable? An honest question.
You now believe "it's a bit rocky", but what exactly is "it" that is rocky?
The whole scenario. There may be tough times ahead. Sofia may be out of her depth. Just a hunch.
"But people will watch out of less desirable motives?" Erm, watch what?
The wedding.
"If Carl Philip really loves his sister you know what he should do". I'm sorry, but this confuses me. What is it the Carl Philip should be doing?
Retire to the country. I think he potentially creates a problem for his sister, that's all. It's a point of view. I have my reasons.
Call it a guess, but I have a feeling she means removing himself from the Line of Succession.
As you can see that is not what I meant, but thank you for trying to interpret me (I guess).
Why, I have no idea, but I don't understand all the venom people have been posting about Sofia either, so... One thing I do know, and IMO also believe, is that it's just plain sad.
In fact, the reaction to pretty simple posts has more venom than was ever in the original posts, imo. Just saying.
I've noticed for a long time, people have a lot of built up frustration from everyday life and they have to take it out on somebody. I guess it's easier to vent about public figures on the net.
You know that much about people from brief posts on a chat site? That you can make such personal comments? You're far more insightful than I am, then. For myself, I would never dream of making personal comments about other posters.
It is a paradox that the less interested a person is in something, the more they will show an apparent interest.
Hmmm......is there a finger being pointed here? Why? Sofia's past will always be an issue. In fact, it's likely why there was such a long lead-in time to the wedding: for the uproar to die down. They knew they had a 'situation'.
For my part, Sofia's past is becoming less and less important as time goes on. I am by no means enthralled about some of the things that she has done on TV or in magazines, but as it's got nothing to do with me and one cannot erase the past, the only option is to concentrate on the present and the future.
Sounds reasonable.
But one will concentrate on the present and future if the said person proves interesting.
I'm sure I've said it before, but it is what Sofia does now and in the future that counts and, if people allow, things she did in the past will remain there.
A good perspective to take imo. I just think they waited wayyyyy too long for the wedding. I would have been much happier with a winter wedding.
Hmm, so Sofia has become a kind of surrogate "whipping boy" to allow people to vent their frustrations in what is essentially a mean and ugly way. Worse, some posters have no actual interest in Sofia or this thread but are here just for the argument.
This is ott, imo. You make it impossible for anyone to voice a less than adulatory pov. Why?
But isn't that the exact description of a Troll! Defined in the the Urban Dictionary as; I'd give the best description of trolling as well but it's too rude to post on this board.
I think it's clear who is being really nasty and venomous now, unfortunately, and who may be venting frustration. Differences of opinion regarding public personages shouldn't be taken so personally, imo. They have nothing whatever to do with our lives.
My view of Sofia has always been clear since I've been acquainted with free spirits like herself. I much prefer to pal around with such than anyone else, in fact (without going down the same path, of course). But there are free spirits and there are free spirits. I don't know Sofia to know what calibre she is. I think it will come clear in time. The indications are there.
My affection for the SRF goes deep. I want them to be well and happy, and be around in a few decades. Let's hope for the best. I think they will survive because of Victoria.
Perfectly well said, Marg! As usual. Haters gonna hate, but I couldn't care less about them.
There's no reason to hate her, and I don't hear hate in anyone who has posted a cautionary view. But the kick-back for posting a view you do not like,
that's 'hating'.
Exactly. The best, the only solution now is for the SRF and the Court to circle the wagons and present as supportive and united a front as possible.
