Personally speaking, this place has literally saved my sanity. Puppy was one of the first ones to post to me. I'm very sure most other newbies can say the same thing. He, along with the other well known vets, provide a valuable service to those who are hurting. They do it for FREE. They are paying it forward by helping out people they know are hurting. The rest of us can support each other and offer some advice, but can anyone on her say that they don't get a little "excited" when Puppy or Coach, Greek, Robx, Gucci, etc.(please forgive me for excluding soooo many!) take the time to give us their time and consideration?
I have gained so much here. Most of all, I look at myself a different way. Sandi2 told me I was a "nice guy" and I took offense to that. Then, it sank in. We all NEED to hear things that we maybe don't want to about ourselves. Only then can we eventually accept those things, but actively go about changing them.
That being said, I hope those who are still here will remain. And not just the vets. Pinhead and Dan and Pookie and so many others. You are needed. If I can help one person get out of the funk and depression and misery that I was in not so long ago, I will be proud to try and do my part in paying it forward. I want to do so and also believe it is my responsibility.
Lastly, if more moderators are needed - DO IT! I do thank MWD for creating this site and would hate to see it neutered in any way.
