Myan rulers also had to cut their genitals as part of their rituals. It is hard to imagine that thier civilization disappeared.

Alcohol(ism) touches about every aspect of a persons life.Lighten up,Joe!A great majority of the posts here are probably not directly related to alcohol.If I spent all my time thinking about King Alcohol,I might just drink again.As europagrl so eloquently put it....alcohol sucks!

I don't really agree. First of all, you're the people that I know....many of you are my friends at this point and I trust you. I'm not going to go on a different forum and find someone trustworthy each time I have an issue.

Secondly, things that happen in our lives can still relate to our past alcoholism or might push us into drinking behavior in the future. If you don't like a post, move on- that's what I always say.

Ok??? So posting about any old thing is fundamental to this forum because everything in life relates to alcohol directly or indirectly. Cool

YES!

I think that a lot of people have some folks on ignore so they don't see all of the threads.

Especially the one in particular that I believe Joe was referring to here.....

My fingernails don't grow as fast as they used to and that seriously bums me out!
Is that alcohol-related or is it that I'm just becoming an old grump like Joe?

Joe, do you use live bait or lures?

passing through with a smile..

I both agree and disagree with you.
first and foremost this should be a place where people come to support each other in not drinking. Sometimes that involves talking about othere issues. the whole key to staying sober is to learn to deal with life on life's terms without using alcohol.
Do I like all the drama and arguing that goes on around here, no I think it's very counter productive. Some people post things just to start arguements and others make totally innocent posts that turn into arguements. None of it is helpful.
I believe that talking about things that are going on and relating them to your alcoholism and your quest to stay sober is perfectly acceptable.
I also believe that alittle fun post, a joke, music sharing etc is good for all of us.
These are just my opinions.
By the way I belong to several other forums on here that relate to specific issues that I have and most are pretty dead with few active members and posts.