Hello,
Firstly don't shoot the messenger
Finally got to speak with Paul but these comments are from me NOT him, Pauls direct message is at the end.
I think some valid concerns have been raised that effect several members and some of the responses to these concerns are way over the top. Pictures of cement bags, panties in a knot, get over it, teenage girl comments etc. don't always go down that well with people who may be in a fragile state.
You just need to read the Depression thread to see that not every person is in the right place all the time. This type of response may be just enough to push someone over the edge. I've always enjoyed this place and it's been a great forum and an escape from some of the issues I'm going through myself. The last six months have been tough, a young 20 year old died in a car accident 20 meters from my back door was tough seeing that and not being able to assist at 1am. Two months ago we lost our granddaughter at 24 weeks. This week my sister has gone into palliative care with inoperable cancer.
Unfortunately it's no longer fun here but I've met some wonderful people and really enjoyed it, I'm not going (unless I get banned) but will step back a bit and see how it goes. Guess it also depends on how many responses I get to 'grow a set', 'toughen up' or a 'picture of a bag of cement'.
Mods feel free to close this if you wish, some will probably comment somewhere else anyway.
OK direct note from Paul
To all forum members,
I am trying to leave this great forum with dignity and respect to all members. I am totally
shocked that that I have been Banned for trying to delete my own personal information.
I have asked several times to a moderator on the forum to delete all my posts and threads. To
date this has not occurred. I have even sent a phone message to AB today for his assistance
and to date I have not been contacted.
I have had a fantastic two years with you folks, all I did was to bring a matter to the attention
of forum members because some forum members were leaving due to circumstances that I
believe could have been fixed with the proper communications.
I cannot believe how this situation has unfolded, I have not had one PM or phone inquiry to
what is going on from any of the forum moderators. I am disappointed that I have not been
personally contacted.
Folks, all I want to do, is to leave and get on with my life. I have made some tremendous
friendships and I intend to keep in contact with those people. I would just like my wishes be
respected and all my information deleted. (Is that too much to ask for?)
PS, I wish you all the best in life and I hope that you are successful in whatever endeavor
that you all decide to pursue in life!
Kind regards,
Paul
