Rude people even here

[AmishErin]

Ever notice that some people find it easier to knock you down rather than pull themselves higher...?

Happens all of the time all over the place and this website is no exception.

Why would someone choose to leave a comment not on the thread but on one sentance that one poster left as a comment??

No one on this site is suffering any less than anyone else...  If I had a nickle... blahsayblah insert appropriate comment here!

[Heather3418]

Quix is right...you can private message the person.  If that doesn't solve what you feel is the problem would you let me know?  I will do what I can to help.

You are the first person that I have ever heard make this comment.  I am worried that you have been truly offended and that rarely if ever occurs on this Forum.  Let me know if i can help with anything.

Heather

[smittygirl]

Please don't give up on this forum, the folks here have been the kindest most compassionate people I have found anywhere.  The knowledge and encouragement they provide is invaluable.  Please stay with us.

Sue
smittygirl

[young at heart]

I'M TRUELLY SORRY THAT YOU WERE HURT ON THESE FORUMS.

THESE FORUMS HAVE BEEN A GOD SEND FOR SO MANY,I AM AN OLD TIMER WHEN IT COMES TO THIS FORUM.

BELEIVE ME ,THESE WONDERFUL PEOPLE HERE ARE FANTASTIC,WITH THE FORUM GROWING BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS  ( I CAN REMEMBER FOR A FEW MONTHS THEIR WAS ONLY 6 OR 7 MMEMBERS HERE REGULARLY)

THIS HAS BECOME A WONDER CYBER FAMILY, SOME OF DIAGNOSED WITH MS,SOME IN LIMBO,SOME WITH OTHER DISORDERS,BUT AS I HAVE WATCHED OUR FAMILY GROW,WE HAVE GAINED A STRONGER BOND.

AS THREADS ARE POSTED,SOME GET SIDE TRACKED,MANY OF US HERE HAVE COG-FOG,VISUAL DISTURBANCES, OR PLAINLY ARE FATIGUED AND SIDE TRACKED.

YOU HAVE GOTTEN GREAT ADVICE FROM THE ABOVE POSTERS.

I'LL BE HONEST,IF IT WASN'T FOR THIS FORUM , I'D BEEN BONKERS FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS.

SWEETIE STAY WITH US.

T

[Quixotic1]

Hi, Erin.  I'm not sure who you're referring to but it could well be me.

Often I see inaccuracies in what people say and I do think it is important enough to comment on or correct.  I do this so that people here consistently get good info and repeat good info.  I think sometimes I am tired and not as tactful as I could be.  I will try to be careful.

But, also these threads often serve as conversations between several people.  And there will be posts that speak to another response to the original thread.  I think these are mostly in the spirit of conversation and are not meant to hijack the thread.

I hope we all (me included) can avoid negativity and keep this forum as pleasant and supportive and it always has been.  Please PM the person you feel was negative.  Sometimes in writing things can be misconstrued, or perhaps the person needs to hear.

Quix

[speechgeek]

AmishErin

I am sorry that soemone has frustrated you. I ahae always been frustrated by e-mail and writing ...... alot is left to interprutaion unlike face to face discussions... unless you are speaking toa doctor.  I would not have made it without this forum and these amazing people here.

I hope that you will continue to participate...

rebeccah

[Rena705]

I am sorry that you felt like someone on this forum was being rude but to be honest, I think that everyone here deserves the benefit of the doubt until problems are looked into.  I feel that you should pm the person that was "rude" to you and hopefully you will be able to clear the air and the problem will be solved.  I don't honestly think that there are any of us on here that would tolerate outright rudeness or nastiness and as a member I apologize for you having to deal with a situation of possible rudeness.

Lots of Hugs,

Rena

[biowham]

I think I found the post that you mean. Sometimes, people on this board simply get tired while they're typing and come to a dead stop. Sometimes, people just say things they think are helpful (not here, but anywhere), but to the listener/reader, it just sounds like they're being corrected or set right or told what's what. The problem with typing in black and white is that we can't get emotion in there, even with emoticons. I don't think the comment I read was intended as rude; I think, given what I've read from that poster before, that it was simply intended as informational.

[doublevision1]

You asked: "Why would someone choose to leave a comment not on the thread but on one sentance that one poster left as a comment??"

I'll throw in my 2 cents on the assumption that your question isn't rhetorical.

That happens quite frequently here.  People go off on tangents with this and that; comment on comments; sometimes they concur, sometimes they have differences of opinion; etc, and it is often educational as topics evolve or new facts and opinions are interjected.

Your message is somewhat cryptic so I'm not sure exactly what or to whom you are referring, but if I'm if it is the comment that I think it is, it seems that the person was simply was expressing a different opinion.  It doesn't appear to be mean-spirited, but then again I can't speak to someone else's intentions.

You could always try addressing this directly with the 'offender' via PM.  Just a thought.

db1

[angel677]

I am sorry that you are experiencing this site as a negative place. I find it very helpful. I am new here and maybe just not been here long enough to see what you have. I feel better knowing that I am not the only one struggling from day to day. I enjoy reading about everyones experiences and feeling that I have a group of people that I can vent and share with.

I hope that you can look past those who have added the negative and push on to find the comfort. I do hope that you will see that most here seem to be very helpful.

I am so sorry you feel this way.If there is anything that I can do to help you go forward Please let me know. I will be glad to help.

Wishing you the best
Angel

[syndismilez]

Hi,
I too am sorry for someone being rude to you!  I hope it doesnt happen ever again.

I read your profile as well. I too have a child with tourettes. He is 13 and was Dx'd at age 6.  So far he is doing well and adjusts to different tics all the time. I worry about the adolesent times being the hardest.
I am unDx'd at the moment. But I have always wondered the relation to his syndrome and mine.
I just joined the tourettes forum on this site, but there isn't many people on it. It is new. :)

Please stick around!  The more the merrier!!!
Cyndi
  

[Momzilla]

Hi!

I'm sorry you're angry and frustrated.  I get that way, too.  I'm VERY sorry this site is the source of your anger and frustration.  It has often been a haven for me, and I hope in the future it will be for you.  Please accept my apology on behalf of whomever has hurt and angered you.

We are humans, and we all, for the most part are suffering on this site, this corner of God's world.  There has been some negativity lately that I have noticed.  Let's try to be the impetus to lift the others up out of it, OK?  I've read that you have been through a lot, looking at your profile.  You're a survivor.  We can do it.  Let's start.

I'm sorry, AmishErin.  If someone has acted inappropriately on your profile, you must let Heather know, too. OK?

Please accept my sincere hug.

God's love,

Zilla*