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rotandroll

New member
First off, I'm sorry if bringing this up is like beating a dead horse. Several months ago I had enough of the flame wars and made a public post stating that I'd never long onto this site again.

I did today, for the first time since, and I just wanted to thank the two of you (kayleesgrandma and BelEAche) for sending me private messages. You two seem like incredibly kind people who go out of your way to show people that you care-- even me, a nameless person on the Internet.

I don't post often, but I have in the past really valued some of the opinions and experiences of people on this site. I decided to check back to see if things had changed much. I certainly stand by what I said about being completely turned-off to this site because people are incredibly careless and rude. It does seem at a second glance (and I think I have been a consistent, though lurking, member here for a few years) that there is more positive than negative. This certainly does provide a supportive space for people.

I do not come here to see people attack eachother, argue about things, be caddy or unfriendly. 99% of the time when I log on to this site it is because I am having a really difficult CF day and I just want to read words from people who understand first hand. I come here on those days to find support and some solace in a safe place. When I log in and find negative remarks back and forth, not only do I not want to log back in, but I continue to have a bad day, if not worst because of the negativity.

Thank you, kayleesgrandma and BelEAche! You are two wonderful and kind people. Thank you for getting me involved in the community again and pointing out that not everyone has bad intentions (and even when some people come off as having bad intentions, they do not). I hope to become more active in the community, thanks to you!
 

rotandroll

New member
First off, I'm sorry if bringing this up is like beating a dead horse. Several months ago I had enough of the flame wars and made a public post stating that I'd never long onto this site again.

I did today, for the first time since, and I just wanted to thank the two of you (kayleesgrandma and BelEAche) for sending me private messages. You two seem like incredibly kind people who go out of your way to show people that you care-- even me, a nameless person on the Internet.

I don't post often, but I have in the past really valued some of the opinions and experiences of people on this site. I decided to check back to see if things had changed much. I certainly stand by what I said about being completely turned-off to this site because people are incredibly careless and rude. It does seem at a second glance (and I think I have been a consistent, though lurking, member here for a few years) that there is more positive than negative. This certainly does provide a supportive space for people.

I do not come here to see people attack eachother, argue about things, be caddy or unfriendly. 99% of the time when I log on to this site it is because I am having a really difficult CF day and I just want to read words from people who understand first hand. I come here on those days to find support and some solace in a safe place. When I log in and find negative remarks back and forth, not only do I not want to log back in, but I continue to have a bad day, if not worst because of the negativity.

Thank you, kayleesgrandma and BelEAche! You are two wonderful and kind people. Thank you for getting me involved in the community again and pointing out that not everyone has bad intentions (and even when some people come off as having bad intentions, they do not). I hope to become more active in the community, thanks to you!
 

rotandroll

New member
First off, I'm sorry if bringing this up is like beating a dead horse. Several months ago I had enough of the flame wars and made a public post stating that I'd never long onto this site again.

I did today, for the first time since, and I just wanted to thank the two of you (kayleesgrandma and BelEAche) for sending me private messages. You two seem like incredibly kind people who go out of your way to show people that you care-- even me, a nameless person on the Internet.

I don't post often, but I have in the past really valued some of the opinions and experiences of people on this site. I decided to check back to see if things had changed much. I certainly stand by what I said about being completely turned-off to this site because people are incredibly careless and rude. It does seem at a second glance (and I think I have been a consistent, though lurking, member here for a few years) that there is more positive than negative. This certainly does provide a supportive space for people.

I do not come here to see people attack eachother, argue about things, be caddy or unfriendly. 99% of the time when I log on to this site it is because I am having a really difficult CF day and I just want to read words from people who understand first hand. I come here on those days to find support and some solace in a safe place. When I log in and find negative remarks back and forth, not only do I not want to log back in, but I continue to have a bad day, if not worst because of the negativity.

Thank you, kayleesgrandma and BelEAche! You are two wonderful and kind people. Thank you for getting me involved in the community again and pointing out that not everyone has bad intentions (and even when some people come off as having bad intentions, they do not). I hope to become more active in the community, thanks to you!
 

rotandroll

New member
First off, I'm sorry if bringing this up is like beating a dead horse. Several months ago I had enough of the flame wars and made a public post stating that I'd never long onto this site again.

I did today, for the first time since, and I just wanted to thank the two of you (kayleesgrandma and BelEAche) for sending me private messages. You two seem like incredibly kind people who go out of your way to show people that you care-- even me, a nameless person on the Internet.

I don't post often, but I have in the past really valued some of the opinions and experiences of people on this site. I decided to check back to see if things had changed much. I certainly stand by what I said about being completely turned-off to this site because people are incredibly careless and rude. It does seem at a second glance (and I think I have been a consistent, though lurking, member here for a few years) that there is more positive than negative. This certainly does provide a supportive space for people.

I do not come here to see people attack eachother, argue about things, be caddy or unfriendly. 99% of the time when I log on to this site it is because I am having a really difficult CF day and I just want to read words from people who understand first hand. I come here on those days to find support and some solace in a safe place. When I log in and find negative remarks back and forth, not only do I not want to log back in, but I continue to have a bad day, if not worst because of the negativity.

Thank you, kayleesgrandma and BelEAche! You are two wonderful and kind people. Thank you for getting me involved in the community again and pointing out that not everyone has bad intentions (and even when some people come off as having bad intentions, they do not). I hope to become more active in the community, thanks to you!
 

rotandroll

New member
First off, I'm sorry if bringing this up is like beating a dead horse. Several months ago I had enough of the flame wars and made a public post stating that I'd never long onto this site again.

I did today, for the first time since, and I just wanted to thank the two of you (kayleesgrandma and BelEAche) for sending me private messages. You two seem like incredibly kind people who go out of your way to show people that you care-- even me, a nameless person on the Internet.

I don't post often, but I have in the past really valued some of the opinions and experiences of people on this site. I decided to check back to see if things had changed much. I certainly stand by what I said about being completely turned-off to this site because people are incredibly careless and rude. It does seem at a second glance (and I think I have been a consistent, though lurking, member here for a few years) that there is more positive than negative. This certainly does provide a supportive space for people.

I do not come here to see people attack eachother, argue about things, be caddy or unfriendly. 99% of the time when I log on to this site it is because I am having a really difficult CF day and I just want to read words from people who understand first hand. I come here on those days to find support and some solace in a safe place. When I log in and find negative remarks back and forth, not only do I not want to log back in, but I continue to have a bad day, if not worst because of the negativity.

Thank you, kayleesgrandma and BelEAche! You are two wonderful and kind people. Thank you for getting me involved in the community again and pointing out that not everyone has bad intentions (and even when some people come off as having bad intentions, they do not). I hope to become more active in the community, thanks to you!
 

rotandroll

New member
First off, I'm sorry if bringing this up is like beating a dead horse. Several months ago I had enough of the flame wars and made a public post stating that I'd never long onto this site again.

I did today, for the first time since, and I just wanted to thank the two of you (kayleesgrandma and BelEAche) for sending me private messages. You two seem like incredibly kind people who go out of your way to show people that you care-- even me, a nameless person on the Internet.

I don't post often, but I have in the past really valued some of the opinions and experiences of people on this site. I decided to check back to see if things had changed much. I certainly stand by what I said about being completely turned-off to this site because people are incredibly careless and rude. It does seem at a second glance (and I think I have been a consistent, though lurking, member here for a few years) that there is more positive than negative. This certainly does provide a supportive space for people.

I do not come here to see people attack eachother, argue about things, be caddy or unfriendly. 99% of the time when I log on to this site it is because I am having a really difficult CF day and I just want to read words from people who understand first hand. I come here on those days to find support and some solace in a safe place. When I log in and find negative remarks back and forth, not only do I not want to log back in, but I continue to have a bad day, if not worst because of the negativity.

Thank you, kayleesgrandma and BelEAche! You are two wonderful and kind people. Thank you for getting me involved in the community again and pointing out that not everyone has bad intentions (and even when some people come off as having bad intentions, they do not). I hope to become more active in the community, thanks to you!
 

wildchild

New member
I am pretty new here, but I am glad that coming back has been a positive experience for you. You are right-- most of us that come here do so because we can really use the support and comfort that others who understand can offer. There are always going to be people go off on tangents or say hurtful things in a place like this where things are so anonymous and responses are so immediate... I have seen that happen in almost every forum I have been to. But there are also people like the two you mentioned who make up for it with their caring responses and genuine interest in those who come here.

So I am adding my thanks: to those of you who make this place worth coming back to.
 

wildchild

New member
I am pretty new here, but I am glad that coming back has been a positive experience for you. You are right-- most of us that come here do so because we can really use the support and comfort that others who understand can offer. There are always going to be people go off on tangents or say hurtful things in a place like this where things are so anonymous and responses are so immediate... I have seen that happen in almost every forum I have been to. But there are also people like the two you mentioned who make up for it with their caring responses and genuine interest in those who come here.

So I am adding my thanks: to those of you who make this place worth coming back to.
 

wildchild

New member
I am pretty new here, but I am glad that coming back has been a positive experience for you. You are right-- most of us that come here do so because we can really use the support and comfort that others who understand can offer. There are always going to be people go off on tangents or say hurtful things in a place like this where things are so anonymous and responses are so immediate... I have seen that happen in almost every forum I have been to. But there are also people like the two you mentioned who make up for it with their caring responses and genuine interest in those who come here.

So I am adding my thanks: to those of you who make this place worth coming back to.
 

wildchild

New member
I am pretty new here, but I am glad that coming back has been a positive experience for you. You are right-- most of us that come here do so because we can really use the support and comfort that others who understand can offer. There are always going to be people go off on tangents or say hurtful things in a place like this where things are so anonymous and responses are so immediate... I have seen that happen in almost every forum I have been to. But there are also people like the two you mentioned who make up for it with their caring responses and genuine interest in those who come here.

So I am adding my thanks: to those of you who make this place worth coming back to.
 

wildchild

New member
I am pretty new here, but I am glad that coming back has been a positive experience for you. You are right-- most of us that come here do so because we can really use the support and comfort that others who understand can offer. There are always going to be people go off on tangents or say hurtful things in a place like this where things are so anonymous and responses are so immediate... I have seen that happen in almost every forum I have been to. But there are also people like the two you mentioned who make up for it with their caring responses and genuine interest in those who come here.

So I am adding my thanks: to those of you who make this place worth coming back to.
 

wildchild

New member
I am pretty new here, but I am glad that coming back has been a positive experience for you. You are right-- most of us that come here do so because we can really use the support and comfort that others who understand can offer. There are always going to be people go off on tangents or say hurtful things in a place like this where things are so anonymous and responses are so immediate... I have seen that happen in almost every forum I have been to. But there are also people like the two you mentioned who make up for it with their caring responses and genuine interest in those who come here.

So I am adding my thanks: to those of you who make this place worth coming back to.
 

rotandroll

New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>wildchild</b></i>




So I am adding my thanks: to those of you who make this place worth coming back to.</end quote></div>

That's a seriously nice and in a sense, an uplifting thing to say!

Maybe I should change this to a "thank you" post! I guess this wasn't just written for kyleesgrandma and BelEAche, but for all the positive people on this site.
 

rotandroll

New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>wildchild</b></i>




So I am adding my thanks: to those of you who make this place worth coming back to.</end quote></div>

That's a seriously nice and in a sense, an uplifting thing to say!

Maybe I should change this to a "thank you" post! I guess this wasn't just written for kyleesgrandma and BelEAche, but for all the positive people on this site.
 

rotandroll

New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>wildchild</b></i>




So I am adding my thanks: to those of you who make this place worth coming back to.</end quote></div>

That's a seriously nice and in a sense, an uplifting thing to say!

Maybe I should change this to a "thank you" post! I guess this wasn't just written for kyleesgrandma and BelEAche, but for all the positive people on this site.
 

rotandroll

New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>wildchild</b></i>




So I am adding my thanks: to those of you who make this place worth coming back to.</end quote></div>

That's a seriously nice and in a sense, an uplifting thing to say!

Maybe I should change this to a "thank you" post! I guess this wasn't just written for kyleesgrandma and BelEAche, but for all the positive people on this site.
 

rotandroll

New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>wildchild</b></i>




So I am adding my thanks: to those of you who make this place worth coming back to.</end quote>

That's a seriously nice and in a sense, an uplifting thing to say!

Maybe I should change this to a "thank you" post! I guess this wasn't just written for kyleesgrandma and BelEAche, but for all the positive people on this site.
 

rotandroll

New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>wildchild</b></i>




So I am adding my thanks: to those of you who make this place worth coming back to.</end quote>

That's a seriously nice and in a sense, an uplifting thing to say!

Maybe I should change this to a "thank you" post! I guess this wasn't just written for kyleesgrandma and BelEAche, but for all the positive people on this site.
 

kayleesgrandma

New member
Why thank you for the kind words, but yes, there are sooo many supportive people here. You just have to learn to shrug off the remarks you don't like, because for every one of those there are many more positive ones. But we are a mix of people with varied backgrounds, upbringings, and viewpoints. Y<b>ou are usually going to get "the raw truth" whether you want it or not. </b> Just know that we have each other's backs here. Come often, and bring food (hehe). I usually bring the wine! (Ask anyone!) <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
 

kayleesgrandma

New member
Why thank you for the kind words, but yes, there are sooo many supportive people here. You just have to learn to shrug off the remarks you don't like, because for every one of those there are many more positive ones. But we are a mix of people with varied backgrounds, upbringings, and viewpoints. Y<b>ou are usually going to get "the raw truth" whether you want it or not. </b> Just know that we have each other's backs here. Come often, and bring food (hehe). I usually bring the wine! (Ask anyone!) <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
 
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