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lara
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Date Posted: 16:31:32 11/11/04 Thu
In reply to:
Sally
's message, "Sorry to all" on 15:04:31 11/11/04 Thu
Sally,
I think everyone here is just a little heated right now. I wish I never started the thread. It is just that I hoped everyone voted here in the states, because everyone's vote is important. One of my best friends voted for Bush, I didn't, but who am I to say that her opinion is any less valid. It is in fact her opinion, and I am happy she voted. And yes, I still love the girl!
It is just so sad to see how easily miscommunication and misunderstanding can fuel arguements. I truthfully believe that no one's intentions were to be unkind. In reading all of what Catherine, Deb, and yourself wrote, it seems that what went wrong is that people stopped attacking the issue and started attacking the person. This I apologize for.
I hope you come back sometime. I'm sure everyone is tired of arguement, if they haven't already been scared away. And all political issues asside, people are people. Opinions vary, but equality does not.
Take care,
lara
>Hi everyone, I haven't posted much, but I have been
>here since the Ana and Mia Talk board and have come
>every day to read the posts. I am not going to come
>back here anymore - it is very quiet, and I don't
>think it has the same supportive feel as it once did.
>Seems much more recovery oriented, which is fantastic
>for those who are at that stage, but does not
>necessarily offer similar support for those who are
>not seeking recovery at this time. I think what made
>the earlier boards so good was that there was such a
>diversity of situations. I must be honest in saying
>that the posts over the US elections and the
>disagreement involving myself, Catherine and Deb has
>also disuaded me from coming back. I found certain
>comments to be truly offensive, particularly those
>regarding the intellectual capability of a member of
>this board, and a statement that appears to suggest a
>heirachy here, that all members are not equal. To me,
>that does not suggest a positive, supportive
>environment. Given that the person who made those
>comments is a real presence here, I think it does
>demonstrate that all are not welcome, regardless of
>whether the post was irrelevant to the topic of this
>forum - I note that most people here posted on that
>issue, incidentally. Obviously since I didn't post
>much, my leaving won't make a difference, but I think
>you should be cautious of excluding newcomers, because
>without them, this forum will probably die. Thank you
>to all those people who responded to my posts when I
>needed help.
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