A friendly reminder that one of our key rules of commenting here is: No one can be made to feel bad for their choices. Not when it comes to decorating, at least.
99.95% of all the comments on Retro Renovation are wonderful — our community is awesome! But, I was prompted to repeat this occasional reminder — (and there’s a new twist, keep reading) — because there were a few comments lately that I had to delete altogether, or to edit because of the use of unkind words such as h******, u***, h*** and d****.
In a new twist, I have also begun to notice more frequent comments — almost always from first-time commenters — that are either raving about a product or more likely, expressing complaint. Some of these have smelled funny. Since these kinds of comments can be prone to fraud, please know that from now on, I will likely not approve them unless they come from longtime, known commenters (Note, I also try, in the cases of complaints, to give the company the opportunity to respond.)
This blog is a happy creation. The aim is to be supportive. Respectful. Whatever you put your energy toward — grows. So, continuing and with even more decisive rigor moving forward, I will likely delete such comments tout suit, in order to conserve and keep the positive energy radiating. Read the Terms of Use for other various usage requirements of this blog. Thank you for your understanding and continuing, super-constructive support. xoxo, pam. Image above: Original collage by the famous Anne Taintor herself — see more here.
Carole says
Reminders are always good….Sometimes people need them. The web can be a nasty place (and seems to be becoming more and more so). People can hide online. Most wouldn’t say the things they do in a posting to someone else’s face (well, some would, but the majority wouldn’t). Anonymity makes people brave. 😉
Few of us have the exact same decorating style, and if we did, wouldn’t THAT be boring? I’m a fan of vintage and retro, but I don’t live with it in a major fashion. And I’ve said it before, born in the 60s, I grew up mostly during the 70s, and I have no desire to go back, but, if other people love the style of that era, that’s their choice, and I respect that.
From a design stand point (or a historical one), all styles are interesting. They need to be appreciated for what they were/are, whether we personally like them or not. They all had their place.
I enjoy this site for all of the things I’ve learned, as well as for the memories that many of the posts evoke. 🙂
Betty Trevino Roth says
Dear Pam & Kate: bless you for everything you do and for the wonderful forum you’ve created here. I have another old saying to share: different strokes for different folks. One person’s d**ed is another person’s vintage or retro or mid mod. For some, shiny, spanking new means progress, while to others the styles we celebrate on this website bring back wonderful memories and embody longevity and craftsmanship. Here’s a story to illustrate my point: I was at a flea market selling some of my collection of mid-mod treasures here in NYC where there are loads of young people moving in from all over the world. While the visiting moms and dads made fun of my things, their kids would promptly complement my stock and to their parents’ amazement buy up all the things they’d discarded years before. Everything old IS new again and perhaps someday there’ll be a website celebrating early 21st granite & greige! I doubt it, but more power to them if they do!
Jeanne says
I heart RR. <3
Anastasia says
If it doesn’t float your boat folks, find a different voyage to get on. Sorry for the trolls prancing about love, hope they clear out soon enough.
siri says
Thanks, Pam, for your leadership and vision! Same sentiments from here! Even OUR realtor thought we were joking when we said (out of earshot of the selling agent) we weren’t going to ‘modernize’ our 1953 gem ….(even though we got a good price reduction, given how “outdated” everything inside was.) (What’s truly horrifying is seeing listings online of interiors way too modern for me that say ‘needs updating’)…. Preserve! Preserve!
Paul says
Pam, Thanks for providing a positive space where people can learn and enjoy the company of other people who want to preserve spaces they love. Earlier mentions of HGTV were right on target. We are telling people to be dissatisfied with what they have and to waste precious resources.
I love my old house, even with flaws I’d like to change. This blog is a place to get ideas and moral support. I really appreciate it!
Kelly Wittenauer says
Like many others, I count on RR to provide a smile with my morning caffeine. Thanks to Pam, Kate and the community for making that something I can rely on!
Rinke says
Smiles all over here! Not for the post, but for the image. Those figures are wearing traditional costumes from Zeeland, a southern provence of the Netherlands. Check it out (google ‘zeeuwse klederdracht’):
https://www.google.nl/search?q=zeeuwse+klederdracht&client=firefox-a&hs=4h9&rls=org.mozilla:nl:official&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=d61eUrHhLYK90QWVpYHoDQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1680&bih=948&dpr=1
Denise says
People’s interests and decorating tastes are totally personal. I view this site because I enjoy it and many of the ideas are interests that I share.
If I want to be negative, I can go to Twitter.
LauraRG says
This is a great community, filled with very creative people, who think things through. Thanks so much for all the hard work that goes into bringing us all this information. And a big thanks for all the things you post for us to ogle and droll over!