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TeamDS 04/21/2007

hi everyone -

i'm doug, one of the founders of dailystrength.

i've been receiving a few complaints from folks on the site about fighting and insults in this community.

i wanted to simply remind everyone of the rules of the road on dailystrength...we're here to support each other and help the healing process. in the words of my wonderful mother (who's also a member of the site), "if you don't have something nice to say, don't say it".

everyone in this community has been through so much already...our hope is that we're nothing but a source of strength and healing. sometimes, hiding behind our computers, we're a bit quick to the draw with negative comments...remember that there's real, grieving folks behind each of these posts, and treat them accordingly.

we're not accusing anyone, and i believe this problem can and will work itself out. there's so much goodness here...i'm hoping we can focus on that.

doug

Annabeth 04/21/2007

Thank you Doug. I hope people will read this and realize how silly they're being. I really need this site to go back to the way it was when I joined; a selfless community of grievers who are willing to help ANYONE, no matter what religious beliefs one may have.
Thank you so very much.

deleted_user 04/21/2007

Well done Doug. You definitely have my full support! I do hope that everyone can get passed this and we can go back to the COMMUNITY of people who are bereaving someone we love with all of our hearts!!!!

deleted_user 04/21/2007

I am not sure what happened today but as a new member and a deeply grieving mother I would like to let everyone know I need this site. I have felt so much love and concern that I can't lose it Please be nice and think before you type.

deleted_user 04/21/2007

I agree that we need to be thinking of others we would not want to be treated this way, and most of us are adults so please just love and support eachother, this has been a great support for me and i didnt think i needed it so much, i have two young girls and i will not let them behave this way, religion is ours in our own way, but we all grieve for loved ones or things in are lives, and we should also love.

deleted_user 04/21/2007

You're absolutely right. I hope things brings closure to all this stuff.

deleted_user 04/21/2007

Thank you so much Doug for this site.Hopefully things will settle down and things will be like they used to be.

deleted_user 04/21/2007

Thanks Doug, I agree with you.

I have seen reference to this stuff around, but I guess I've been lucky, I haven't actually been party to receiving any of it, nor have I seen it happening recently so I don't know what everyone is complaining about. In this instance, ignorance really IS bliss!

Blessings do seem to be here for me in that regard. By and large, I have had those who have reached out to me with a comforting word or a little hello, and none of the negative stuff directed towards me.

I, too, have said we just need to stay supportive of one another. No matter what.

Excerpt from an oldie but goodie song:

..........C'mon people now,
smile on your brother,
everybody get together
try to love one another
right now..............

hugs and prayers
Becky

deleted_user 04/21/2007

Thanks Doug! Just what was needed!

deleted_user 04/21/2007

Thanks so much Doug.I'm so grateful to you and all those involved in keeping Dailystrength up and running.I have recieved so much human compassion since finding this wonderful place.Grief is such a roller coaster of emotions and right now I would feel lost without being able to communicate with others who know exactly what i'm feeling.Many,many thanks :),, Maggie
P.S. I agree 100% with what Annabeth said.

deleted_user 04/21/2007

Yes, THANK-YOU Doug...I have been here since December 06...can't not find the words to express what this place means to me and how very much it has helped me.

Gizmobit...Love the quip...NICE! :)

HUGS, Kat

deleted_user 04/21/2007

hi doug and thank you much you are so right i didnt know my discussion whould cause a problem this big or at all so again to everyone i im deeply sorry

deleted_user 04/21/2007

Hey Donna... do not take all of that on yourself. I think Doug was right about us "hiding" behind our computers. We are emotional wrecks (I am anyway) and sometimes do lash out at others. I am also guilty and forgot to focus on how we all need each other. I just don't want you to take the "weight of the world" on your shoulders... let's just move on and stay focused. Too many people are hurting and hanging onto each other here is VERY important.

doctortyper 04/21/2007

Thank you, Doug. I have found so much support and understanding on this site and don't feel "alone" any longer. Chatting with other people and writing in my journal have helped tremendously. I have simply chosen NOT to post or respond to any negative discussions, nor will I read them. I learned my lesson the hard way because I had written someing on My Page that rubbed people the wrong way, so I edited it. I just want to help people the way they have helped me. Thank you for this site.

deleted_user 04/21/2007

Thabk you thank you thank you!!!!! I need this site and I hope we can all stay focused on why we are here!! Thank you Doug

Thank you scmombl I won't take it on my self

deleted_user 04/21/2007

RIGHT ON DOUG!!! we all need this site and each other. we are all grieving and we do not need all the other b.s

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