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So what?
Ok.. so I am sure everyone has seen the thread about "important" members leaving.
Yes, some people have left, and some are in the middle of making the decision to do so.
That's fine. People come and they go.
I don't know why it is that suddenly so many people are unhappy with DS. I don't know why some people suddenly feel like this place isn't helpful. I guess it isn't helpful for them.
That's fine. Some things work for some and not for others.
People are complaining about not being able to speak their minds. I really have no idea where this is coming from. Each and every post I have EVER made on DS has been 100% honest and 0% sugarcoated. I say what I think. Someone asks for advice, I give them what I think is the best advice I can give. Someone asks for comfort, I try to give them that. Someone wants to vent, I listen. I think most members are like this. Most members speak from the heart. They really do care.
None of us are professionals. We're just regular Janes and Joes trying to help one another out. So, yeah, sometimes you might get shitty advice. Sometimes you might get nothing but "there there" and "hugz!" because members just don't know what else to do to help you in your situation. Sometimes you will hear opinions you disagree with or don't want to hear. Sometimes you won't hear the things you need to hear.
It's because DS isn't perfect, and neither is its members.
If you have an issue with that, please do leave. It's what's best for you and the rest of us here.
Personally, I'm willing to roll my eyes at some of the stupid shit that is said and done here and move on so that I can take advantage of the positive things I gain from this site. I hope that most of you are willing to hold onto this as well.
I love DS.
Ok.. so I am sure everyone has seen the thread about "important" members leaving.
Yes, some people have left, and some are in the middle of making the decision to do so.
That's fine. People come and they go.
I don't know why it is that suddenly so many people are unhappy with DS. I don't know why some people suddenly feel like this place isn't helpful. I guess it isn't helpful for them.
That's fine. Some things work for some and not for others.
People are complaining about not being able to speak their minds. I really have no idea where this is coming from. Each and every post I have EVER made on DS has been 100% honest and 0% sugarcoated. I say what I think. Someone asks for advice, I give them what I think is the best advice I can give. Someone asks for comfort, I try to give them that. Someone wants to vent, I listen. I think most members are like this. Most members speak from the heart. They really do care.
None of us are professionals. We're just regular Janes and Joes trying to help one another out. So, yeah, sometimes you might get shitty advice. Sometimes you might get nothing but "there there" and "hugz!" because members just don't know what else to do to help you in your situation. Sometimes you will hear opinions you disagree with or don't want to hear. Sometimes you won't hear the things you need to hear.
It's because DS isn't perfect, and neither is its members.
If you have an issue with that, please do leave. It's what's best for you and the rest of us here.
Personally, I'm willing to roll my eyes at some of the stupid shit that is said and done here and move on so that I can take advantage of the positive things I gain from this site. I hope that most of you are willing to hold onto this as well.
I love DS.
I shouldn't have said "you won't get banned" ..I understand that sometimes mistakes are made and good people are banned for no reason.
I should have said "it is highly unlikely that you will be banned, unless you happen to piss off the wrong person who happens to be one of the perpetrators of "banning lists" etc"
';..;' rawr
i am scary.
"As long as you're not being an asshole you're not going to get banned." ...is what you said.
Happychix has been banned...NO explanation.....no abusive posts/hugs....and she is banned.
THIS is the kind of thing that worries people.....
Hugs
xx
shell be back
Although the day I was born, the doctor said to my parents:
Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. ________, you have a "perfect" baby daughter :)
Nope DS isn't perfect, but it sure can be harmful and degrading.
YAY, GO DS!!!! I LOVE THIS SITE!!!! :-P