LISTEN UP!
Question:
On Sat, 23 Mar 2002 07:20:58 -0500 (EST), JOURNEYH…@webtv.net wrote: >Leonard Misner
Good words, Leonard. Dave
Response:
Hi, Just wanted to let you all know, that I haven’t read a single post here that I consider acidic or argumentative. I have belonged to other online discussion forums, chat rooms etc that have been closed down due to pettiness. I think the atmosphere here in very informative, supportive and nurturing. One thing I would add is that in ‘real’ life we can choose who we associate with to a greater degree than is possible in a media like this. My advice would be to avoid interacting through posts with any member that you feel you can’t get along with, and hope that they have the courtesy to do the same. I hope whatever greivances have occured are resolved. I agree this this is too valuable a resource to let anger at each other intrude. -Angel-
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>From: JOURNEYH…@webtv.net >When i was first diagnosed, i needed this group to help me with my >questions.
That is great that you found us Leonard and that you enjoyed ast enough at that time to stick around for so long! >No i am one of the ones who helps answer questions. Its not >my job, its what i want to do.
Although I haven’t seen too many posts from you over the past year or so, I would like to say that anyone who wants to contribute, or just listen, is welcomed! The fact that you have a familiarity with TS and have been willing to help so many out is wonderful. > This group is starting to change for the >worse. People are bashing each other in here and I dont get it. We are >not poloticians. We shuld not bash those that have different opinions.
Live each day to its fullest and just ignore those who try to get in the way. In real life people will argue and we can’t expect that to be any different here…we are trying to help everyone get thru some real life experiences. The most important thing to remember is that adults will argue, stew about it for a few days, get over it and get on with being friends. > I >am very afraid that we are now hurting the newly diagnosed.
I hope none of our newbies feel this way! The more the merrier and I am sure no matter how newly diagnosed one may be, they can help those of us with years of experience just as much as we try to help them. >I have truely >dedicated my life to heping others understand and deal with TS
That is wonderful of you Leonard! >and in >the last 2 months i have taken been accused of many things including >only being on this group to get info for my web site. That is BULL SHIT >and it must stop NOW!
I am sorry if your feelings have been hurt Leonard. Just remember that not everyone on ast has accused you of anything. I must have missed something here because I don’t recall anyone doing this. >Lets restore this group to >its former glory starting today.
I have been a part of ast since 1998 and it has always been how it is now. Sure there are weeks, or maybe months at a time where it just seems like everyone is getting on everyone’s nerves, but I don’t think ast has ever been perfect for everyone. We have our bad days, but the good days outweigh the bad ones by far! Thanks for sharing your concerns Leonard. I hope that you will find it in yourself to continue helping others here, and I hope that there will be a time where we can all repay the favor. take care, Kim
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When i was first diagnosed, i needed this group to help me with my questions. No i am one of the ones who helps answer questions. Its not my job, its what i want to do. This group is starting to change for the worse. People are bashing each other in here and I dont get it. We are not poloticians. We shuld not bash those that have different opinions. I am very afraid that we are now hurting the newly diagnosed. As a child, if you walked into a room and your parents were fighting, would you want to talk to them? If a newly diagnosed child, adult, or family member comes in here for "SUPPORT" and wants to ask questions, how comfortable will the be if al they see is fighting. I have truely dedicated my life to heping others understand and deal with TS and in the last 2 months i have taken been accused of many things including only being on this group to get info for my web site. That is BULL SHIT and it must stop NOW!. We all have the right to disagree with echother. Its how we disagree that may adversly affect others. Please think about the new people when you post. Think about your reaction to some of the threads if you were new and confued. Please remember this group doesnt belong to us, it belongs to the ones who need our help. Let me say that again. "This group belongs to THE ONES THAT NEED OUR HELP" Please do not lose sight of that. Doctors cant be as helpful as we can. Please dont take that away from those that need us. Lets restore this group to its former glory starting today. Leonard Misner MY TOURETTE SYNDROME WEBSITE. www.angelfire.com/mi2/tourette
