I'm going back to just lurking for a while

[cats paw]

To All,

  I need to recreate this somewhat, since the thread was deleted.  I respect Authentic's right to pull the thread.

  I have been considering going back to lurking on the board rather than posting, because of my own worries of failing to live up
  to the "rules".  I need to evaluate this. 

  Next is where I will strongly use my voice.  Please do not rush in and ask me to keep posting, because that is not why I'm writing.
  Please respect this. 

  I'm writing this as a courtesy for any of the people that I've recently started conversing with on the board, since I was being a bit
  more active lately.

Best to All,

cats paw

[lighter]

Serpentine...  Catspaw.....

Serpentine.




Come back and post when it feels like the monitors have relaxed a bit.

[Gaining Strength]

I respect your decision Cat's Paw.  It is unfortunate that anyone here is concerned about living up to the "rules" since there aren't any.  It is a shame that here, where we have all experienced such profound pain, cannot be kind and respectful to one another.  I do unerstand that we tend to be very sensitive and take things personally that are not necessarily intended that way and that we can tend to be extremely reactive.  Of course that is to be found amonst a group of people who have experienced such great pain but at the same time it is truly a shame.

I'm so glad that you have shared and I affirm your right to lurk.  I am glad to have you as a friend and encourager. - Gaining Strength

[Certain Hope]

Oh, dear Cats Paw!

I am quite sure that Dr. Grossman is more than capable of letting us board members know about any rules which he chooses to enforce.
He is the board creator/owner/moderator, after all.

Anything else... well, it's like when I leave my kids home for a bit and suddenly one is trying to dominate the others... it just doesn't fly well.
Common sense is always the best rule of thumb and I really don't think you have any trouble managing that! But I sure understand, kittyfoot... just sad about it.

Love,
Carolyn

[lighter]

I count that as two driven from the board in as many days?: /

 

[JanetLG]

Cats Paw,

It is a shame you feel uncomfortable posting here. There are no 'rules' to live up to, so you do not need to worry about that. Caring people will always listen to what you have to say. Please lurk as much as you want, and post when you feel safe to.


Janet

[gratitude28]

Cat, It was nice to have you come out a bit. I think I'll take a breather for a bit too... It's a good place. Like all things, it goes through stages.
Love, Beth

[teartracks]

Hi CH,

Oh, dear Cats Paw!

I am quite sure that Dr. Grossman is more than capable of letting us board members know about any rules which he chooses to enforce.
He is the board creator/owner/moderator, after all.

I was wondering about who owns the board earlier when the board brawl was on.   It seemed to me that someone must be the owner and that they should have more than a passing say about how it's run.  I perceived that person to be Dr. G.  and I think he is more than capable of running the board very well.

tt

[mudpuppy]

Hi catspaw,

  I guess I qualify as one of the old timers by now; been here off and on for about 2 1/2 years. If you don't like the conflict on the board right now just wait a week or two and it will be flooded with Sam V's toadies doing a few drive bys. A week after that everyone will be blowing kisses at one another and strewing roses out of a hat. As I think about it, it seems to go in monthly cycles and the large majority here are women, hmmm......
Anyway, can't say as I blame you for taking a break. I've taken many myself.
  I'm probably in the minority here but I don't think most conflicts have too much utility. About the only thing the vast majority of conflicts resolve is that some people repeatedly get into conflicts.

mud

[changing]

Hi Cat's Paw-

Thank you for your good sense and kindness. I agree about the rules. I will be happy when I see that you are here lurking and all out posting. Either one, you are appreciated. Take care.

Love and Best Wishes,

Changing

[CB123]

A week after that everyone will be blowing kisses at one another and strewing roses out of a hat. As I think about it, it seems to go in monthly cycles and the large majority here are women, hmmm......

Oh, Mud!

Trust you to cut through all the BS and get to the heart of the matter.  heehee

You were the first good laugh I've had today.  And it was a very good laugh.

CB

[CB123]

hi Cat,

You know I'm always here for you--just a PM away.

Love

CB

[reallyME]

Hey mudpuppy...I like what you said about "cycles" and women...cracked me up!  As a matter of fact, I tend to get along much better with males than females, even though I'm a female.  Men are just so factual, to the point, forthright.  Women seem to fight nasty...clawing, whining, complaining, biting.  I'm probably being a bit stereotypical here, but this is just my experience with men/women.

~L

[gratitude28]

I saw a T-shirt that said 'Stereotypes Save Time.'

[lighter]

I saw a T-shirt that said 'Stereotypes Save Time.'

::wiping screen again::

Darnit: /