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Peter Hardy
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Apologies
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As my previous apology to Flo had quickly disappeared from the forum, I �d like to repost it.
I wrote:
Indeed, Flo deserves my apologies. She didn�t advertise her own work at all. I was a bit edgy, I suppose, as the first thing I saw on the blog was advertising. I suppose that the fact that we have had so called members without any contributions inviting us to visit blogs that clearly in turn invite us to buy resources, and other members that blatantly advertise their own work or their own blogs, must have agitated me more than I would like to admit. After all, not advertising worksheets or websites, to which I included blogs, is a clear rule. Being maybe a bit old fashioned, I have learned to respect and value rules, as they are there for a reason. Never mind, as the rules also state not to insult or to try not to hurt people, I apparently did hurt feelings, so again, my sincere apologies to Flo.
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23 Nov 2013
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flo84
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Oh you are a nice guy Peter and thank you really for apologising on the
forum. This link was indeed only meant to help my fellow teachers on ESL and as I was first really hurt, I reacted maybe a bit too strongly. But
your post is really sweet (and so is your lovely cat) and I �m really
not angry at all anymore. I will continue sharing links that I find
interesting on ESL as I �m sure now that you know I �m not advertising
anything. 
I wish you and all ESL members a very nice week end
Flo
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23 Nov 2013
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cunliffe
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My word! How rare and heart-warming to see a sincere apology. Usually, all you get these days is �sorry if your feelings were hurt... �
Good for you, Peter! May I also wish all ESLP members a very nice weekend. |
23 Nov 2013
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jannabanna
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Now you �ve made ME feel guilty Peter because I often put links to my videos on YOUTUBE on the forum, but I �m not asking for money, I �m just pleased to share them.
I have at present 382 subscribers to my YOUTUBE channel from all over the world which makes me feel very proud to help in some way.
I also wish all ESLP members a nice weekend from a very rainy south-west of France.
Janet |
23 Nov 2013
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cunliffe
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Don �t be daft Janet, you are a valued member. I think we �ve all got an idea of the type of poster Peter is referring to. By the way, thank you for letting me put one of your ppts on my website. Also, thank you Peter for permission to put your cat ppts on my website. Also, thanks to Guorkhan for one of his interactive ppts.
My website? Did I say my website???? Oops, it was a slip of the tongue!  Let �s maintain a sense of proportion. We are here to help each other.
Lynne
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23 Nov 2013
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jannabanna
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Lynne - you can use whatever you want of mine - docs/ppts/videos - only too pleased !! Or anyone else for that matter! Just let me know and mention me .......
Janet |
23 Nov 2013
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domif
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That really makes me feel better , thanks Peter and flo!
There are soooo many other problems all over the world that should get us on our nerves and make us angry,don �t you think ?
I wish you, Peter and flo and all ESLP members a nice weekend.
Take care and be happy!
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23 Nov 2013
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Peter Hardy
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Thank you all for your kind words. And yes, I �ve learned a lesson, as every good teacher would, and will read posts more carefully in the future. Cheers, Peter. |
23 Nov 2013
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