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
Replies
DITTO! I was at the point of changing my screen name to DEAD LETTER OFFICE because that\'s what I was doing. Thanks a zillion!
I agree - chain letters are a pain usually. However the funny ones that make me laugh out loud - now those I like. But generally they merely state a persons view on some issue - and I\'m just not interested in every view that someone, who I don\'t know, has. Thanks for the heads up on this.
I must say I\'m not a fan of chain letters either although I have just joined this site and havent been affected by them,I really dont like them because they are not personal and isnt personal what this site is for,,
Doug - I have got a few chain letters - and one yesterday which I knew was sent to everyone..:) and is lovely in a way, but it doesnt seem very personal at all, and the personal touch, as you say, is the really really important one. Thanks! for DS...hugs
I don\'t beleive in chain letters and their (not) so helpful information. (If you don\'t read this in 5 seconds your nose hair will turn green.) If you really do have something important to say pass it on, otherwise delete it.
STILL A BIG FAT PROBLEM ON HERE!
Im not at all happy with the chain letters as just received one now saying if you dont pass it on ill luck will fall on you and people who are feeling low like i am right now dont need that sort off thing
Thanks Doug, Much apprepciated. I get enough chail letters in my email ..I really do not like them here ..so I appreciate your message to everyone! Donna xox
I hate chain letters too! Alot of work that isn\'t
helpful to me. Time comsuming to inform all who
send them to stop. SueLeo
I was counting the responses to your request, Doug. But, I lost count. So, I\'ll just add my two cents worth. I think they are well-meant, but too time consuming. Thanks for the head\'s up!