And once again I have to tell you "Change that damn AVI!!!!"

Mel, I repeated everything you told me and showed everyone the photos. SUCKA!!!!

I AM TACO
THAT IS WHY I JOKE
I AM TACO
THAT IS WHY I SMOKE
I AM TACO
DO NOT DARE TO JUDGE
I AM TACO
COME AND SHARE THE LOVE

I was gonna say "fudge" but that sounded gross)

WTF? If Rman feels like he has been corralled into being a certain way and not able to express himself any way he sees fit, then, I'm done with DS.

Srlsy? I thought he was kidding. Damn.

I'm not looking for attention, or sympathy. I simply want people to take me seriously. I feel that when I provide support to people, they probably just brush it off as nothing more than words from a guy who acts like an idiot. Plus, like Dale said, it may be taking up space from someone who needs help more that I do.

*hola papasito*

No sweetie, the only time I make fun of you is when you post recipes and that's only because I think it's so cute.

Like I said before on Friday, read all of our journals and see that YES we have pain. If we want to clown around, then skip the thread.

I always joke, it keeps me sane damnit. But I return the kindness of those who send me encouragement and I rush to those I can help, just because I don't post on every freaking thread does not mean I am not sympathetic - it just means so much pain, so little time.

FUCK IT - I'M OUTTA HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!

I'm glad you told me that, Road...I thought I was the only one who got personal hate messages.

Those that know you, know the advice you give, we can tell the serious advice and when you are joking. Just like Road he's a big joker, but he's a big softy too, and can give some awesome serious advice.

Also remember those joke threads are healing for alot of people that need a laugh, even though some people don't respond or don't post, doesn't mean they aren't hiding in the shadows reading them and laughing. I know that becuase I did that for the first 6 months I joined DS.

But either way you have our support and do what you find healthy for yourself. Take care! :)

As one person has told me moderation is the key.... yes at times we get carried away, and someone may get missed, but as you can see that many of us use and need humor...... but as for taking up space...so do slugs... and try as they may they can never make another laugh....but you have valid point there, they're times that we need to be serious and also a time for laughter...... I respect that for you..... but could part of it be......

"Now if there's a smile on my face
It's only there trying to fool the public
But when it comes down to fooling you
Now honey that's quite a different subject

But don't let my glad expression
Give you the wrong impression
Cos really I'm sad, Oh I'm sadder than sad
Well I'm hurt and I want you so bad
Like a clown I appear to be glad ooh yeah

CHORUS:

Well they're some sad things known to man
But ain't too much sadder than
The tears of a clown when there's noone around
Oh yeah, baby baby, oh yeah baby baby ...."

Rman, it is possible to take something said to the extreme and I think much of what Dale was trying to relay has been taken to the extreme. I do not know if you ever looked back on the original post but I tried to clear it up yesterday. Dale's was upset because I lit into him. It was a complicated situation and he called me at the wrong point in time. That is what inspired that post last Friday.

There is nothing wrong with humor. It is needed to get through the funky days. It is needed a lot actually, and yours has been appreciated here. I think that sometimes the funny threads get carried away and people who may need a different kind of support are not noticed. I also do not understand poking fun at people who are hurting when we don't agree or understnd them. However, humor in and of itself is not purposeless.

That said, I have talked to you in earnest support before and did not think you were an idiot. I know you are loved by many who appreciate your fun spirit. Do what you need to do to get where you need to be. Do not lose sight of yourself. It is possible to be both supportive in a serious and silly manner. People are a mix of many different personality traits. Just be who you are and find your peace (through humor or seriousness) to get through your situation. ((((hugs))))

Since DAY 1 Rman has reached to me. I had made a huge mistake and I reached out to him without him even knowing me. He busted his ass to help me out....ever since, he has ALWAYS checked on me. NEVER inappropriate....just kindness and a gentle soul. Yeah...he has been on the boards on the lighter side of things but he has also been supportive for those that pay attention to his other contributions.

His humor has pulled many in but I read all of it. I have trouble sleeping at night and guess who checks on me? I tend to find solace in the comical release but, I do my best to distribute myself because it's in my heart. So does he.

I appreciate Rman's contributions. Carry on.

Don't put this on Dale. I'm sorry if that is the direction this is going. Dale is a cool dude and my friend. Nobody can make me do anything with their words. I am free to do what I like. Dale, sorry if I came across as trying to blame you for anything. Plus, what he said on Friday had more to do with hijacking a thread and NOT acting funny here or coming up with nonsense posts. I simply took what others were saying in that thread and formed my own decision.

Respected