uhhh .... you sound like a walking banana split! Do they really want you to chaperone?!
I know KarenMarieS agrees with your rant ... I'm going to somewhat respectfully disagree, but I'll tell you why. Perhaps I misunderstood it - it's couched in what seems like many inside jokes. I haven't been here that long - just under a year. Since I've moved to Survivors, I've gotten some great advice and I really appreciate it. It's helped tremendously.
I've also read a lot of complaints about how great things used to be and how crappy it is now. That may be true, but I don't know that. No offense, but some come across as the crotchety old man up the street.
To be honest, there have been times when I'm not sure what I would have done without the understanding and advice from other folks on this BB. Maybe some of the old-timers think it's crappy, or that one person is posting ridiculous things, but for newcomers it's still a lifeline, and a place that predominantly offers support no matter who you are.
Democracies are wonderful, aren't they? All of us are dumber than one of us. We'll never agree. But we have the freedom to not agree. Thanks for continuing to post advice, it is most appreciated. I understand your frustration - hello, MWD, SG, haven't you heard of web 2.0?!! The rest of the world has left you in the DUST!! We're all going onto FB now, where personal messages are allowed!!! - but I think you should balance that personal frustration with the value of the support and help that's being given. Sure, individuals can be frustrating. But what's the point in letting that get to you? It's the nature of dialogue to tend towards argument, it's the skill that prevents you from a fight.
I don't have the experience of you guys - just an uninformed impression of someone stumbling through the threads while he tries to make sense of his own sitch. Just thought, in the nature of participation, I'd give my own $.02.
