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Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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sja
sja
Ok, guy, girls, whatever, we all need to take a step back, take a deep breath, and calm down before responding to posts.

Not everything that is put on a post is put there with attack in mind. Please remember when you are typing something that the person reading it CAN NOT read your posture, tone of voice, eye contace and attitude. In addion to that, if you are reading a post, remember that you may not be taking a statement the way the person typing intended.

I think we could all avoid a lot of anger and misunderstanding if we all kept those things in mind.

If you are not sure how a person intends a post/thread/whatever to be taken, ask them.
deleted_user
deleted_user
You know what sja? I agree with you. I've tried saying the same thing myself. I hope your post gets the point across better than my feeble attempts did.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I completely agree with you sja..I am saddened to see what has been going on over the past few hours...Its a viscous cycle!

People need to just calm down and stop being so ready to jump on the first thing they see as a challenge! Its quite sad... But yeah I agree with you..Lets hope that thread goes the hell away now!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Good point, sja:

People should also be careful with their wording because, unfortunately, alot of others have been bashed by a few, and it's only natural for the person to put up their guard; and I agree, Always, I hope all of these negative posts just go away, it makes some even more depressed, and then they don't want to come back in here for a few days or more.
deleted_user
deleted_user
well even sadder than that mccargo, it may run off the new people that come here..they may come in here and be completely appalled by what they see..Then what good did anyone do them?
sja
sja
Ok, I am now and forever naming myself moderator of the posts!!! If someone is out of line, they are going to get a personal message from me. BTW, Laynie messaged me, I am going to talk to her, then I will let you guys know, ok.
deleted_user
deleted_user
good point, Always. you know, I have to share this; my second night here was a negative experience, but I thought to myself, noone is going to keep my from this site if I don't let them, but, again, you are right, the new members may think, wow this is not a depression site, this is a debating site; i have said this before in threads.
sja
sja
also, mccargo, you are right. If people weren't being attacked in the first place, then they wouldn't be defensive.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I second sja being the moderator of the posts! Good going, girl!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I second sja being the moderator of the posts! Good going, girl!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I second sja being the moderator of the posts! Good going, girl!
deleted_user
deleted_user
oh, my goodness, i really didn't intend for my reply to come out 3 times! I must learn to be patient with my slow internet service!
deleted_user
deleted_user
what ever happened to the good 'ole "chill" pill....
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think that if everyone just acts like a mature adult there is no need for moderators! Its called stop arguing like a buncha children over a babrbie doll!
deleted_user
deleted_user
exactly secret..exactly
sja
sja
For those who worry, by the way, I am tolerant of all opinions. What I will not tolerate is calling names and abusive threads. Abusive meaning attacking someone else, not swearing, because I fuckin swear all the time.
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