Hi Virginia, first off, I appreciate that you are listening and addressing the concerns that your members have. That is exactly what many of us asked for and it is great that you listened.
I wonder though if there is a way to allow the PM's for those that choose to speak outside of the forums.
I can tell you that when I was in Scotland last summer, thank god I had people that I could call and talk to. I couldnt get on the boards, and I was alone in a foreign country with my MLC wife. Thanks to the contacts I made here I was able to survive that 10 days.
I guess what I am saying is that I understand why you dont want that info on the posts and I totally respect that. If the PM's were available, then people could make their own choices without airing it publicly.
I can also say that a few of my close friends have called me, and I them as things were occurring and it helped to defuse possible bad situations.
In one instance, another poster was driving around and saw OM's car at his W's house. He called me because he wanted to stop, or even drive by the house. He had his son in the car with him. How good would that have been? Him and I talked, i rationalized with him the negatives of doing this and he made the correct choice. He has done the same for me on several occasions.
There are positives to the contact as well as negatives Virginia. I would think that Michelle would want us to have a solid support group that does have people who understand what we are trying to do in it.
What I would ask you is this, talk to Michelle, see if there is a good compromise to all that has transpired lately. She has created a magnificant site here, part of what has been great is the support systems that have been set up through emails, IM's, and phone contact.
I too have been a paying customer, I did the coaching with Chuck, bought both books, and would pay to be on here. Part of the reason why, because of the great support system I now have in place. Whether I have my computer with me, or not.....
