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I have an idea. It's just an idea, so don't jump down my throat. Maybe we need to think before we respond to a post. Is what we are going to say truly relevant to the post or are we having a gut reaction to it? It seems that trouble begins here, on all of the forums, when we get off the track of the origin of the post or when rather than add diplomatically what our feelings are about the subject we attack the subject or the poster.
We should post our opinions in the appropriate threads and not use every thread to voice our opinion or criticize the opinion of another. I've been guilty of this in the past and I think I've learned my lesson. I've been tempted to jump into the arguments as of late but I've either bitten the skin off my right thumb or I've put the Bee Gee's on very very loud to distract me.
We are such a varied group of people. But we have one thing in common and that is P/PA. Let's not try to shove our political, religious or medical beliefs down one another's throat. And please, this is not directed towards anyone in particular. It's a trend that has developed for sometime now and is tearing us apart.
If you feel like I'm acting like a goodie two shoes or a know it all, this is your test. Keep that opinion to yourself and listen to the theme of this post. Don't knock me for personal reasons. Just relate to the content of this post. And keep it polite.
Like I said, I'm no angel. I made my mistakes here and I think I've learned from them. It's my goal to make this a user friendly site while having a damned good time. We need to let off steam. We need to be silly. But our goals should also be to help others who need our suppport and to encourage new people who happen upon us.
Right now a group of dedicated NPF members are lobbying for us in DC. How great is that? Who cares whether or not you like them personally. It is your obligation to support them and appreciate what they are doing. It took me a long time to figure out not everyone in this life is going to like you or agree with you. But we all deserve to be respected.
I'm not on a soap box. I just want this site to be all that it can be. (I apoligize to the Army for borrowing their slogan.)
XOXO
Annie


Nice, Annie. And may I say, I whole-heartedly agree. Lets all be friends!


Thanks Sue!!! XOXO


Amen, Annie!
And Thanks... :)
Doug


very well written...thank you for calling attention to this matter...I so agree with you!
Abby


Ahhh, the spirit of my post is being understood. XOXOXOXOOXOOXO
Annie


You are absolutely right.
Margaret


hi annie,
i agree with you. can't say it as good. but i try. i wish that there will be no fighting on here. thank you for all that you do on here annie. well off to tell this guy at work what to do. :eek: .
have a wonderful day all. :D :D :D
richard
ps 7 more Margaret. keep up the wonderful this you do on here to.
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Said it before and I'll say it again -- AMEN, SISTA! ;)


I agree as well Annie


Nicely said. Thanks.


hi shutterbug,
welcome you to the p family. you have met some of the wonderful people on here and will find alot of great info. welcome and nice to meet you.
have a good day all
richard :D


Two Thumbs Up.... Three if I Had 'Em...
Blessings,
Joe


Annie, you're right. Hope things will go smoother now.


I definitely AGREE Annie ........
BTW,,, I don't think I welcomed you back to the boards, so,,, Welcome back..
I hope everything went smoothly in your move to your new home...
How does it feel to have retired??? LOL, I know you'll say, What retirement, I have umpteen boxes yet to unpack, :) Good Luck to you!!!
Helen
xoxox ;)


Thanks Helen,
It's great to be back. And I love Arizona!!!! I now have an aversion to cardboard. My head spins around 360 degrees and I spew green vomit at the sight of it. It feels good to be retired. But then again, I'm very busy right now. Who knows how I'll feel down the road.
XOXO
Annie


Annie, sounds like a good plan...
Thanks for starting this thread...It was needed! :)


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Annie, nicely put. This would be wonderful. Welcome to the West Coast by the Way.


I'm very pleased with the response thus far. Would like to see more!
Ging, thanks for the welcome. I'm loving it.
Annie


Amen. Welcome back Annie! Oh and BTW, you aren't old enough to be retired! Or you certainly don't look it from the pictures anyway!
mari


We agree with you Annie.... you put that just the way we thought it..... Glad to see you back
Love you
Katie and Rob


........................ kidding? Nice try. Too much sun, not enough water! No, really, you're tearing my heart out! ;)


Uh Oh.
That quick, 90 degree turn to the left that this thread just made was nearly audible.