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On Blocking

Oh, in this technological age, Mistakes can happen without our intention! Press the wrong key, be forewarned You might lose a poet-friend eternally. Don't get furious and assume the worst, If you are a Pisces, this is an even stronger danger. The person you supported never turned on you. Just made an technological error, maybe they are new? Love the poet over technology, Such is life on the Internet. Hearts broken the internet way. Blocking is a silent error we might make. I have no one blocked, best to find a solution. Turning off a TV, I quite understand. Turning off a fellow poet? Sorry, I feel quite murdered, buried under the sand. I am not alone in this boat~ Just pleading for understanding. Perhaps, t trusted you too much? Communicating is love's landing and life's destination. Panagiota Romios 3/14/2019

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Gavin Sawyer

Date: 5/2/2023 11:05:00 AM

Panagiota Romios
Date: 5/2/2023 11:33:00 AM

Thank you for reading thiis. Pangie

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/1/2022 11:49:00 AM

Hello Panagiota, this is good advice for everyone. This is important to remember. Hugs xxx

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/2/2022 4:20:00 AM

Hello panagiota, oh, thank you for letting me know. One day that person will get back what the person put out. Then know how that feels. What comes around goes around. Hugs xxx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/1/2022 1:05:00 PM

Glad you are reading my older ones.so here is an update on blocking. The MEANIES here can still insult you. ^^^You might block a sicko and they attack you under your comment or mine to someone else’s poem.^^^ Since the time this was written..I do have people blocked. One of them cannot help himself but attack me under others poems. A poet with no soul and a poor Poet at best. His ego is hurt, so he can only be happy destroying me and encouraging his entourage to have me removed from Poetry Soup? It’s like murdering another poet. It’s OK, I forgive him. Life is not about hate. But he has enlisted a new poet to take his place. I don’t block haters now,,, you can read their comments. They have no replies to horrific comments. Hugs, Pangie xx

Harry Horsman

Date: 4/21/2020 9:10:00 PM

Just rambling through my favourites poems list...The message here is still very strong..loved the read again..Keep Safe. Harry.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 4/22/2020 10:59:00 AM

Golly, Harry, I did not know this was one of your favorites. Since writing this I was viciously attacked by the few SID VICIOUSES here. I screenshot the latest one. I don't understand it,Harry. But his name is going to PS. I would never be so cruel and he has no place being here. I trust far too much. Panagiota xx thank you so much,Harry

Ann Foster

Date: 1/4/2020 11:23:00 AM

This was lovely and well written. Ann

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/4/2020 12:01:00 PM

It was a POTD as I recall. Since the writing, things have really changed. You know some of the stuff going on. I was quite idealistic and naive when I wrote this. When people attacked me in open post, I began to block them. Or the latest sneaky letters saying don't block a given poet were not around. I will do it now.I learned not all poets are mentally balanced. Most are! But I have learned my lessons sad to say. I know the stalwart poets here.you are one of them. No poet should stand for abuse, ever. PR xo

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/12/2019 3:15:00 PM

Congrats on being in the top 100 new poems!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 4/17/2019 5:09:00 PM

Good afternoon Richard. Sorry I just saw this today Appreciate your congrats and your great poetry Pangiota

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/31/2019 5:48:00 PM

Hello Panagiota Romios, thank you for these facts. Have a nice evening my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/1/2019 7:56:00 AM

Thank you, I hope it never happens to me. Thank you for the advice. have a nice day my friend.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/31/2019 9:56:00 PM

Darlene~ my best to you! If anyone cyber-bullies or threatens you..Blocking Then becomes mandatory. No poet needs abuse. Or insults you publicly. You can try to solve it by Soupmail, if you choose. Some of the top poets here block people. May it never happen to you! Huggs~ Panagiota

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/17/2019 10:51:00 PM

When I get blocked, which has happened twice, I found out it was accidental and they were not even aware of the block. We are all a bit technically challenged unless we have been trained. I was thrown into the deep end at work and made so many errors because we were not given any training. You have related this wonderfully in your poem Panagiota. Congratulations on having this fine poem honored with POTD! Happy St. Patrick's Day if you celebrate it. Hugs, Connie : ) xxoo

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/18/2019 12:23:00 AM

Connie,,see! I posted in the wrong place. See above, So sorry, Panagiota

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/16/2019 11:09:00 PM

Many congrats, my dear friend, on POTD. Well-deserved! :) gw

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/17/2019 5:16:00 AM

Gershon, long time, no see! LOL. Thanks for your well wishes. Total shock to me. But got to know more people that way. Love from Panagiota..still missing Chicago food.)))

Brandy Nicole

Date: 3/15/2019 10:12:00 PM

Mistakes are moments done, that you wish you could take back. Something done intentionally, leaves a mark indeed. Keep shining, for those that see your light- will follow. Congratulations Panagiota, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/16/2019 6:50:00 PM

Brandy,bless you! Your words lifted me up. I will be here to share my light......And never crushed by adversity. I learned decades ago that God controls my life and am grateful, again for all positive and all adversity I ever experienced. I fear nothing. Love to all, Panagiota

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/15/2019 2:12:00 PM

Panagiota dear friend - an awesome poem - pressing a little icon and button happens in a split second, you want the earth to open up and swallow you up! An easily made mistake in this technological era. You deserve the honor bestowed on you - congratulations for POTD Panagiota, you have true poetic talent. Love and hugs, Jennifer.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 3/16/2019 12:06:00 AM

I still think you are among the best! xxx

Warren Doll

Date: 3/15/2019 11:32:00 AM

Congratulations on POTS, Panagiota. Warmest Wishes~ Warren

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/15/2019 11:39:00 AM

Dear Warren, so touched by your warm wishes. Really, I am. Love, Panagiota

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 3/15/2019 9:53:00 AM

Congratulations, Panagiota! I am going to read more of your poems. I don't block, I ignore.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/15/2019 10:43:00 AM

Nice to meet you, I am blessed. Ignoring seems Best Love, Pangiota

Winged Warrior

Date: 3/15/2019 9:36:00 AM

New poets on the block lol...we have too many choices these days...great write Panagiota...Congrats!!! on POTD!! my friend...love & light...^WW^

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/15/2019 9:53:00 AM

Love your Avatar and name! So Many good poets here. I had no vision of ever getting a POTD. Best we acknowledge one anothers work. Yes? Love you, Panagiota

Heidi Sands

Date: 3/15/2019 8:49:00 AM

Congratulations for POTD :)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/15/2019 9:54:00 AM

Many thanks for commenting, Love, Panagiota

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/15/2019 8:10:00 AM

Hi Panagiota, I have blocked several poets by accident and once I noticed that I did, I unblocked them. However, I have blocked a few poets because of the content they wrote me in a soupmail. But to block someone over something "petty" isn't right. Great poem and content. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved:-) Alexis

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/15/2019 8:39:00 AM

Alexis. Revised post..sorry. People are all different here. So, what happened is history. Appreciate your visit, Love, keep on writing..Panagiota

Charlie Smith

Date: 3/15/2019 7:59:00 AM

Congratulations Panagiota for POTD honors...

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/15/2019 8:34:00 AM

Never for a second expected POTD. Thank you. Charlie!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 3/15/2019 7:35:00 AM

Oh I've done it by accident too. Great poem Panagiota! Congratulations on POTD, a must read for all soupers! :))) xomo

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/15/2019 10:46:00 AM

Agree,,a must read. We may do it my accident Honored to have you visit, Love, Panagiota

Charles Messina

Date: 3/15/2019 7:01:00 AM

Hi Panagiota, so glad to see you make POTD honors...Congratulations! Hugs my dear friend...Charlie

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/15/2019 7:36:00 AM

Hi, Charles. No kidding this is a shock. You are so sweet and write so well as do others here. Love, Panagiota

Arturo Michael

Date: 3/15/2019 6:30:00 AM

Uninformed emotions block hearts and mind...regular updates need in life...Congratulations Panagiota...

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/15/2019 11:10:00 AM

Thank you,Arturo. Cogent advice. Bless you for the visit. Love, Panagiota

John Gondolf

Date: 3/15/2019 6:18:00 AM

I'm sure someone just hit the wrong button, I've done that myself, Panagiota. Congrats on POTD. John

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/15/2019 11:06:00 AM

Hey John,,excuse my typo in previous reply. It should have read the wrong "Key" My error. Very sorry. Left the word Key, out. Love, Panagiota

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/15/2019 5:53:00 AM

- We're only human ... everyone can make mistakes, Panagiota Romios - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. :) - // Sun :)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/15/2019 6:42:00 AM

Hi Sunshine Smile! Mistakes do occur, indeed. Love be yours, Panagiota Thank you for commenting.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/15/2019 4:32:00 AM

I agree with everyone Panagiota, But its there to prevent stalkers and trolls and touch tablets are so sensitive and if you've got big fingers it makes it even worse. Congrats on POTD. Tom.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/15/2019 6:15:00 AM

Tom, many thanks. I am on an iPad..and hope the delete and edit button are recreated. That's up to administration. Gratefully with love, Panagiota

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/14/2019 6:13:00 PM

Where is the BLOCKING component? Am I the last person on SOUP to know? I would probably never use it, but at least I would like to know where it is. I cannot find it on my other poetry site either, and I have been blocked by hundreds of them over there. They barely know me too! Nice one, Panagiota. You have made me think.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/15/2019 4:38:00 AM

Caren, go to members area and scroll down to manage blocked poets, you can control things from there, unblock etc.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/14/2019 7:14:00 PM

Lovely, Caren. I don't have an accurate answer for this site. Suggest you write to PoetrySoup admin. I know if you hit delete instead of edit. It may make it disappear. I got over feeling sad. One Person does not the universe make.)) scads of people love you here. That,I know.. In appreciation of your endless support. Love, Panagiota

Harry Horsman

Date: 3/14/2019 5:11:00 PM

Your poetry, paints a wondrous picture of you, and your care and compassion, for the human race,,love this poem, to my fav

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/14/2019 5:52:00 PM

Yia Sou! Harry! So glad you get who I am Love, Panagiota

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/14/2019 9:22:00 AM

Reminds me of our smart tv at home... we're not smart enough to get it to do what it knows how to do. Technology is fabulous when it works. It would be wonderful if it could read our mind and only do what we want it to do. Till then we will all keep making errors... not always smart ones. Being human has its share of problems. LOL

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/14/2019 11:02:00 AM

Thanks for your wisdom and reminder of our human condition. SMART things don't want to work for this bonehead. Love,Panagiota