I am EXTREMELY disappointed in this board!!!!!
OK- so I am assuming this post is because I just informed someone on the use of capitals all the time online.....give me a break- I wasnt being mean..was just an FYI...and then all these posts come out about negativity blahblah...it gets old real quick.....move on please..I am not being mean but so many people emailed me thanking me for saying something about all the caps...lots of pot stirrers out there...this board is a freedom and negativity is not considered a crime....I am done with this post..flame away...
SHANNON
Shannon,
This was not aimed at any one post, opinion or negativity, but yes after reading yours it was the proverbial, last straw of the negative posts for me. If you would have been around this board from the beginning you would understand where I am coming from. This was a very great uplifting place to be until about a year ago. I am sorry if being positive is sooo boring. I would just like to see some of the fun we use to have. We had great get togethers and built many great lasting friendships beyond this board. Heck the majority of my Support group are from this board, We have a great time together. At least I can say we have a great support system there. I would just like to see others enjoying the same kind of support we use to enjoy without the fear of being embarrassed for asking a "dumb" question or whether we use proper spelling, netequette, or proper grammer. Not everyone is on the same social, educational or economic level. Everyone has someone or something that others say or do drive us crazy, but we need to take others feeling in consideration before we correct someone when it really isn't necessary. I hope we can move past this and be the board that I remember. We really did have a great time. All my best to you, God Bless----Toni
Jon i've been on the internet since the very early days and was doing the BBSes and FIDO-Net before we had the internet and this is an old story. There are always those who want everyone to agree about everything and keep patting each other on the back and can't handle any discussions that allow people to voice a differing point of view. Then there are others who think that a healthy and interesting conversation involves people who are not afraid to speak their minds and are passionate about their beliefs and feel that people can either handle it or ignore it. inevitably it always those "kind" people who think life is all about being nice and avoiding confrontation who start telling people how "bad" they are and how they've ruined it for everyone else and start laying down their own set of rules. They always seem to do this under the guise that they are trying to help us and that things "used to be different back in the good old days."
what i suggest they do is check with the moderators and administrators about any rules or intents of the board that they are not clear about and ask the mods to handle any infractions. Or start their own board and make their own rules.
Me, i don't learn anything from people agreeing with each other constantly. I learn things when people offer their own viewpoint and they believe it firmly enough to back it up. I LOVE when people disagree with me and try to set me straight. Perhaps this thread even falls into that category.
You Guys need to practice what you preach. I never said to sugar coat ANYTHING! Like I have always told my children when they where growing up "it isn't what you SAY, it is HOW you say it. Instead of Berating and chastising someone for the mistakes or out right stupidity of a bad decision, TRY to remind them of the rules of RNY and that if they don't follow the rules that it can have a negative result. Please just keep your berating and chastising to your manly men meetings please.
Isn't it funny that you are rippin on me for giving MY point of veiw, the very thing you seem to be trying to protect for yourself.....huh? double standards again I see. JUSTICE is for ALL. I am not sorry I got your undies in a knot, someone had to do it, so I figured I would step up to the plate.
One thing I am NOT is a Follower. I will not back down because you don't agree. I have received sooo many emails from people that are afraid to say anything about this on board for fear of retaliation. What a shame. I really feel bad for them, because it isn't fair. But, hey I guess I gave you guys something to dish about for a day or two....LOL. I love my job!!! Sending you my best regards, sincerly your KNOT
I myself have received numerous emails supporting my ALL CAPS FYI- that people are glad I said something and they are afraid to post on here for fear of rejection, or w hatever....me personally could give a rat's ass...I wasnt being mean...but then look all that spinned out from my one email....I am an old timer too- been here almost 3 yrs....so I am not new to this...just have always sat back and listened to everyone...I am supportive of people etc etc...so please forgive me for saying something that was MY OPINION ...I am not a follower either and I dont have people calling me telling on me saying I am being bad so I ca post on here....
OK- let's move on-this topic is just plain stupid...
S-
I gotta say that not once did i berate you or did i try to set rules for you or blame the ruin of the board on your behavior. i'm also not complaining about you disagreeing with me or afraid to discuss this with you. i am NOT saying you shouldn't give your opinion, i AM saying it's not a positive one and has not led to making the board more positive or even a positive thread. But I don't see how it ruins the board or why it's anything to be afraid of. What i do see is a whole lot of hypocrisy as far as the whole negative/positive thing. I see an extremely negative post, and a desire to argue. What i don't see is how that's any different than what you're complaining about.
Kudos on your emails. They must be really positive and uplifting. We ALL like positive attitudes. I don't think there's anyone who's going to argue about that.
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