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Thanks to all who have helped me overcome any RA problems that i have had since i joined this board. I hope i have contributed to helping others who needed it. I have left before on a few occasions to get my head around some things but my husband and i have both decided that I can no longer be part of this board at the moment maybe never. My eldest daughter said its the worst case of bullying she has ever seen. As i have black god children it would be disrespectful to them for me to waste my breath on those who have no respect for the human race. I have something i want to say though so please bear with me.

Hillhoney - you are someone who i respect most on this board thank you for your patience and wisdom

Lovie - you too are a special person who is thoughtful of others and has great insight

Linncn- you are a great force who is going to be a wonderful grandma to lovley little Maya

Buckeye- thank you for your comments and knowledge, im sure though we will chat again

kel- you are full of inspiration and bailey is lucky to have you as her grandma

lyndeez - you too have been great on this board and so helpfull

Aleva- i hope that you keep your head up and dont let them wear you down

Stephen- keep taking wonderful photos, you bring a great beauty to the board

Alan- your poems are uplifting and full of inspirational words

Justsaynomore- your kind words have often given me strength

Lorster- i hope all goes well with your son, take care

Babs- you too have been a kind source of comfort thank you

Nini- you are so kind and gentle, very respectful of everyone on here, i wish everything good in life for you

wantotbeRAfree- I hope one day your name comes true, thanks for all your support

PHATGIRL2 - No im not looking for a please stay..just wanted to say you are ok.lol

Joonie- hope you are ok my little friend. you gave me so many laughs

owiemom- I wish you so much happiness, this has been a hard time for you but there will be good things to come. take care x

KatieG - Its been a pleasure to chat to you on this board

joie, thanks for the support you showed

angel58- your daughter and your family are in my thoughts, i wish all the best for you all.

Liz- if ever you are back this way thanks for the support i had from you in the past

Katie- im sure we willl chat

micheleb - you have done so well and come so far. well done, thank you even in your dark hours you showed me support.

There are so many and i will kick myself later for forgetting names but its nearly midnight here.

Im sorry if i kept the colin powell thread on the top of the board but i felt i owed it to any newbies who may have been the target of racial attack and also the current members that it directly affected to have my say. I am, not naive to think this board is going to change, it wont without a moderator, ernest obviously gets a kick out of it.

Thanks once again to all of you. I will look in from time to time to see how you all are, like a visiting aunt...lol and if they do find a cure for RA I will bring the champagne.

http://community.arthritis.org/forums/Forum1831-1.aspx

It's a moderated board and the nastiness that sometimes happens here, doesn't fly there.....

Lynn492008-10-25 16:30:31Lisa, you have and always will be one CLASSY LADY. I completely understand your reasons for leaving and won't try to talk you out of it this time - because I no longer have hope that things will get better. I too am rethinking my membership to this club. I've always fought hard that we should keep it a forum where we can discuss many things, not just illness. I guess I was wrong, because it has all just turned so dark and negative.

Just know that you have made a huge difference here, you have shown such kindness and hope to people who needed it. For me personally, I will always consider you a dear friend, whom I have tremendous respect and admiration for. Please keep in touch.

Karen

Best of luck to you Pinnie...come back often. Sorry to see you go. You were a great source of support to me. I will miss you.PIN, YOU DON'T HAVE A CLUE WHAT IT'S LIKE IN THE BIG CITIES IN THE U.S. AND YOU THINK WE ALL SHOULD HAVE THE SAME FEELINGS ABOUT CERTAIN PEOPLE AND RACES. WE'VE HAD DIFFERENT EXPERIENCES THAN YOU HAVE WITH THEM. YOU'RE THE ONE BEING JUDGEMENTAL ABOUT OUR THINKING AND ATTITUDES NOT BEING THE SAME AS YOURS. AS OTHERS HAVE SAID, YOU DONT HAVE TO LEAVE, JUST DON'T READ THE POSTS THAT MAY OFFEND YOU.

GOOD LUCK,

DONN

Lisa, I will miss you and your kind words more that you can imagine. You have always brought grace and kindness to all who enter here. This forum will be much poorer with your leaving. But is much richer for your having been here.

I have recently given serious thought to trying to find another forum myself. The poison that some people feel the need to spread here will be the end of this forum eventually. At least, the end of it, as those of us who have been here a while, remember with fondness.

If you find another forum to become a contributor to, please send me a personal message and let me know where it is, if you don't mind. I hate the thought of losing you as a friend. Thank you so much for your kind words and your uplifting spirit. It has been a treasure in my life to have known you.

Best of everything, and much love,

Nini

Another drama queen. LMAO [QUOTE=SnowOwl]

If you don't like the mood the forum, or the sorts of posts being made, be a good example.

Post messages that are positive, that have content that's caring, educational, supportive, life-affirming.

Be a good example. People who remain and post messages that have substance attract other people who have good hearts and something of substance to contribute.

Be supportive. Be a good person. Ignore the obvious efforts of trolls and persons for whom even bad attention is good attention.

Be a good example. Stay. Be you. Why abandon the people you care about and let the trolls and negative attention seekers "win"? They're nothing to you, or me, let them rant and don't respond, don't feed the trolls.

If good people leave, who's left behind? What sort of message does that send to a support forum? A good one? One that's caring? Why let the nasties run you off? Who are they that they're so important to you? They're nothing. They're nobody. Why are they being given so much power over good people and keeping people who need support from getting it? Their words are silly. Their words are empty desperate attempts to get as many people stirred up and paying attention to them as possible. That makes them laugh.

Be a good example. Make a positive note. The mood of a forum can be changed by people posting messages of support, that are life-affirming, compassionate, have perspective and substance, humor, humility, and a little human dignity.

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Pin...I hope you don't stay away too long...but understand if you do.

See you on facebook!

You know where I am so let me know where you end up, and I'll come join ya!

xxxxxx Lyn

And Ernest, if you happen to read this......GET A BLOODY MODERATOR!!!! You are going to lose what has been a lifeline to so many people otherwise.

Pin I soo understand your reasons for moving on. I haven't been posting for ages but I've been reading. I guess I have already moved on. I hope you find a warm place to be.Bye Lisa, I wish you would change your mind. But I understand. Thank you for the kind words you have spoken of my daughter tht has cancer and my family. You are a really good person and a very kind one. Take care Joan

I am so sorry Pinnlady

This is an arthritis forum hence the name arthritis insight! Donn, Lev, AchingAudrey why dont you start your own political forum?

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AchingAudrey2008-11-06 19:30:16[QUOTE=AchingAudrey]Well, think I speak for quite a few when I say...CYA. There's enough arguing on here, your leaving may bring about some peace.[/QUOTE]

You certainly don't speak for me...........

You don't speak for me either! This is just a shame. I hate to see ya go Pin; but I do understand why. I will miss you here.

I wish you peace and happiness....pain free of course. I hope you'll come back soon.

Take good care.

[QUOTE=AchingAudrey]Well, think I speak for quite a few when I say...CYA. There's enough arguing on here, your leaving may bring about some peace.[/QUOTE]

And you sure dont speak for me either!!

Edited to ask.....who are ' the quite a few' you are representing Audrey? I for one would be interested to know.

LyndeeNZ2008-10-26 06:43:06[QUOTE=Lynn49][QUOTE=AchingAudrey]Well, think I speak for quite a few when I say...CYA. There's enough arguing on here, your leaving may bring about some peace.[/QUOTE]

You certainly don't speak for me...........

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You don't speak for me either!!

Don't ever put words in my mouth, AA.. speak for yourself not for any others..

Pin, I will miss you and your kind and considerate nature... I wish you the best.. and I hope you return.

I hope you don't go forever, but I totally understand why. I tend to ignore the ignorant and hateful people and their posts, but I don't know how much longer I can. I am hoping that after 11/4 it will all be over and the political posts will stop. I don't feel this is the proper place to discuss this topic and have not participated in those posts because I was taught it was rude to discuss politics and religion. pinnie. I too have cut my time here way way down. I have been looking for another arthritis home, one that is moderated.

I hurt.

I hurt unrelentingly every day. reading the crap here eats away at the spirit and I believe it makes the body hurt more.

I am going to try to hang on here, but I have the sad feeling that no matter who wins in Nov, people here won't stop acting so hatefully.

Hope to see you again someplace esle in cyberland.

AA certainly doesn't speak for me either.

Pin, I'd like to give you the same advice you gave Wendy yesterday. The negative posts come and go. Hang in there. I certainly would like to see you stay.

[QUOTE=AchingAudrey] Well, think I speak for quite a few when I say...CYA. There's enough arguing on here, your leaving may bring about some peace.[/QUOTE]

This is the reason many of us "old timers" have cut down our time on this board. You do not speak for me Ms Aching Audrey so please watch what you say, words can wound more deeply than actions. meme All the best to you Lisa. Love and hugs
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