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My Rules

Jun 26, 2008 06:29PM - 19 comments
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1. I don't accept new friends, sorry
2. I don't communicate via messaging with anyone not on my friend list
3. I do not have time to listen to problems if people aren't going to try and solve them
4. This is not a dating service I am not interested in meeting or making friends with any men

Sorry it has to be this way but I have to protect myself. This is an online forum for people all over the world to see and I will not be subject to anyone's rants. raves, or bad behavior.

Thanks for understanding

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by SOCAL742, Jun 26, 2008 06:35PM
I was trying to respond to the message you sent me and it wont work. Tommorrow I will try PM you with my answer to your email to me!

by triedeverymed, Jun 26, 2008 09:33PM
Sorry about that, I had some issues on here

by NautyOne, Jun 26, 2008 09:35PM
Hey, hun.....do you have everyone blocked.?  did you get my message????

by triedeverymed, Jun 26, 2008 09:42PM
No I have my friends unblocked but no strangers. I sent you a PM back. My son was on the computer

by Jen813, Jun 26, 2008 10:05PM
well put.  who has time for garbage?

by confused456, Jun 26, 2008 10:11PM
Love you! Hope you are feeling better!!

by sadinmichigan, Jun 26, 2008 10:18PM
You know...I LIKE your rules..lol seriously..I miss you and hope that we will talk again soon..(pd my bill..lol) anyway..well put!!  xo Lisa

by cathy5841, Jun 26, 2008 10:31PM
i am glad you are taking steps to take care and protect yourself.  thats a smart lady for ya.  you are a great asset here.

by lonewolf07, Jun 27, 2008 12:15AM
You don't really know me but you posted some comments in my journal when I was having a difficult time.  Now I won't be able to reciprocate.

By doing this, which is your right, you're also shutting out people who do care and want to offer support.  Not all of us rant and threaten.  It seems like you're throwing out the baby with the bath water.

Even though I don't agree with this I understand, support and respect your decision.  Just for clarification - why aren't you just blocking the bottomfeeders.






by triedeverymed, Jun 27, 2008 10:16AM
To Lonewolf07, you are a friend so you can communicate. I know it's harsh but I just cannot allow myself as a women to be verbally abused by some stranger let alone someone I know. I suppose I am  throwing out the baby with the bath water but I still can make choices, I still can add new friends once I have had the chance to make sure they aren't going to take advantage of the situation.
I do appreciate your comment and having you as a friend.

To clarify, my friends aren't blocked, if there is a bottom feeder I need to know about, please let me know. I'm not on the boards all the time so I'm not up to dat on some of the drama. Why don't you message me when you can.
Thanks for your comments, well put!!

by mimi1313, Jun 27, 2008 11:05AM
I actually understand, as you know since I have the info on cyberstalking in my journal. I don't think you should apologize for wanting to be safe. I've gotten some strange messages and friend invitations that made me uncomfortable. It doesn't mean you don't want to accept new friends ever, they just need to earn your trust. There is nothing wrong with that.

by avisg, Jun 27, 2008 11:11AM
Its better to be safe. If I have not seen someone posts on our forums. I don't accept invites. I keep my pics for friends only . You have to take care of you . However anytime you would like to send me a friend invite plz do .that way if you ever have problems I can help....
Avis

by dominosarah, Jun 27, 2008 11:12AM
There is nothing wrong with protecting yourself especially on here.  I think alot of us have been burned and it makes us more cautious.  Stand your ground.                     sara

by soreadytodetox, Jun 27, 2008 07:47PM
you also helped me many times!! and always was there i hate i didnt get on your friends list!!!! but i also understand you being so careful!!! thank you so much for everthing you helped me get through! hope we can be friends?    sherri

by malenurse57, Jun 27, 2008 08:51PM
You have bee a great help to so many as have others that it is a sad thing that someone would abuse you or anyone else friend or not. You are so very correct in what you are doing good luck and God Bless.
"T"

by triedeverymed, Jun 27, 2008 10:26PM
Thank you!!!

by triedeverymed, Jun 27, 2008 10:29PM
To soreadytodetox, you are on my friends list and it means a lot to me that you want to be!! I'm so glad I was able to say something to help. I was told a long time ago to share my experience, strength, and hope with others and I will always do that.
Thanks!!


  

by kim715, Jun 27, 2008 10:34PM
It's so sad that someone who is as kind as you and helps so many has to deal with such garbage.You're doing the right thing.Peace.   Kim

by triedeverymed, Jun 28, 2008 10:24AM
To kim715,
Thanks. I feel ground rules are necessary for online safety. I have made some adjustments to them so I can still be contacted by people and add new friends if I choose. Thanks for understanding!

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