Noodle,

Thank you for the link. I didn't see any ROR. The original poster said that there were NO rules! :)

That does answer my question and I'm very happy for our friend Copper that he has a site where he can be himself. I hope he enjoys it there.

It's just a bit much for me.

Hugs.

That board isn't, as I understand it, someplace to go for general
discussions, it is just for what the name implies.

For some, there's really no place to "let it rip" without some kind
of repurcussion, from other members or DS itself.

It works for me because I can say whatever I need to and still feel
"safe".

I stumbled on it by accident a few mos. ago and am just glad to have a virtually private place to share whatever is aggravating me.

I do understand that it really isn't the place for most folks though.

I only meant to give you a chance to see what it was.

Hope you're having a good weekend!!!!

As far as I know the ROR are for all of DS members to follow...

I have asked DS for clarification on the Anger/Venting board however I think that some boards may fly under the radar if members aren't complaining or sending in abuse forms....

So DS staff may not necessarily see some of the posts that are against the ROR

I'll put up a response from DS on this once I hear back from them..x

It really doesn't sound like something DS would appreciate.

But I do thank you for letting me know about it.

Being able to vent...is a good thing. And there are many places here to do that. But ripping someone a new one....is not that nice.

I don't think that is what DS had in mind.

Maybe if you want to insult and argue......go to your friends.....and PM's.

All I wanted was a safe place to let the anger/rage out without
fear of recrimination.
That site is a great "fit" for me but I do understand it's not for everyone.
When those get so bad, I just wouldn't blow up at a "friend" or
anyone I know.
My anger is not interpersonal, better described as situational or just life in general.
I don't want platitudes and no one has ever attacked me there for just running my mouth.
From what I've seen, no one has been attacked for whatever they'd posted.
I really would hate to see that board shut down, from what I've seen
as I said, no personal attacks were made against any other
DS members.
I deeply regret ever having mentioned it now:(:(:(

noodle I have no doubt that DS is already well aware of the existence of the anger/venting board...it's been up for years..

Asking for clarification re the ROR isn't going to make or break the group..
As I wrote I'm pretty sure that they apply to all members however I think some boards don't have CL's and if abuse forms aren't sent in the topics and comments aren't necessarily seen by DS

So I was just letting people here know that I don't believe that any group is exempt from the DS rules

I just wanted to let members know that I did hear back from DS and the ROR are in place for all members on the site...x

noodle, from what ive seen of your writings u dont attack or threaten DS members. i dont think u have anything to worry about. i believe u can speak your mind

Hi all...quite the conversation! Lol. Dr, you crack me up. Been missing you and sorry I have not kept in touch. I will surely work on that!

Unfortunately, there has been personal attacks. Gossip, outright public attacks and nonsense. It gets tiresome at times but if we focus on why we are really here, to get support, not take things personally, and forgive, things are much easier and go more smoothly on DS. If everyone remembers we all have feelings and different personalities and learn to accept, not expect, wow, consider the possibilities!

Hugs friends!
Silly

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vN-ttCBHyx8