A QUICK NOTE ABOUT CHAIN LETTERS

One of the things we're most proud of at DailyStrength is the kindness that our members show each other. Our community is one of caring, and while we're all dealing with our own struggles, we're not above reaching out a hand for others in need.

That said, I've got a favor to ask of you. Over the last week, many of our members have taken to sending out chain letters of prayer, hope or friendship to other members. While it's a noble, kind and wonderful gesture, it's overwhelming many of our other members, who are now receiving dozens, if not hundreds, of emails in their box every day. It's almost like we're all sending out too much love! ;)

I'd like to ask that folks refrain from forwarding mass chain letters to each other on the site. It's not that we want to deny you the opportunity to show your friends you care...but there are other, more personal, ways to do that, such as:

- Send a member a hug
- Write them a personal message, not for everyone, but addressing that particular person
- Read and comment on your friend's journals
- Participate in community discussions, helping others who seek it

Ultimately, the reason we'd like to discourage chain letters is so that we can increase personal communication and not overwhelm our members to the point where their email boxes are full of DailyStrength alerts.

Your love and passion is fantastic. We don't want to get in the way of that. We're simply responding to the requests of many of our members.

As always, your feedback is welcome.

doug