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
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
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well said thank you in regards to the chain letter
Thanks for the no chain letters. I can find better things to do with my time and CHAIN Letters is not one of them.
Thank you Doug. I agree. Though well intended I am sure, these things can be a bit much. I am still recieving quite a few of them in here. I love everyone here and would much prefer to tell you all one on one.
Glad you have sorted it doug good on you kazzam xx
Haven\'t had a posting from you in ages..How you doing?
Thanks..although my DS family mean well..I do not want any chain letters..thank you, Doug!
chain letters ftl
a good idea. i found this sie by luck, like i was meant to be here, so i could get the actuall supporti need ,(mentally). thank you from the bottom of my heart!
there are times when I am still getting chain letters Doug. I just delete them but they become a pain and a nuisance after awhile.
I personally think that there is nothing wrong with the occasional chain letter. I JUST found out that I couldn\'t send them. I think that the \"get to know you better\" ones don\'t do any harm. There are questions on there that aren\'t fitting for a discussion. When I get mail that I don\'t want, I just delete it. I hope I\'m not violating any kind of agreement for voicing my opinion, but that\'s just what it is.
Thanks Doug! It was getting really out of hand!
Doug, thanks creating this site. You\'re awesome! And I know you\'ve made a difference in many many people\'s lives. I wish we could all find a way to make a difference.
I agree with everyone. Thanks for stopping the chain letters . God bless!!!
ty i do like to hear from people alot, but wow i had like 30 messages in one day, lol.
Thanks. Now, I don\'t have to rant about it. I love hear from people, but I toss all forms of mass mail. If you have something to say to me...then say it to ME!