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[ignominous]

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Now I feel truly misunderstood. I only take issue with someone when I genuinely feel what they have posted is detrimental and plain wrong.

Please don't quote a past statement of mine that is proof to your theory because I will have to search back to find out where that statement originated from.

I'm not perfect...........

Several times you have singled me out to be saved and that puts incredible strain on my future posts. You feel you must be very careful about what you write to protect other people's feelings. I say that those feelings are not your responsibility. I feel I must be true to myself at all costs and let the larger picture tell the story. I also suspect that as I get better I will be able to do that without offending people, alas that time has not arrived!

[Ne/Neva Eva]

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Seriously? What I meant this post to mean was this:
We're grown ups from all walks. We can disagree, but with some sort of appreciation for the other person's point of view. We're grown ups, so we can say fuck. We can also use feck. Or A$$. So as not to offend those that are offended by words.
We can hate each other, or completely disagree and carry on.
Here I am buying into the distraction again.
It's sad that there are people who aren't posting because they're afraid of, or mad about... what? Being an ass? Getting their feelings hurt? Being shot down?
WTF?

[ignominous]

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WTF
I just went to chat, its crowded there! But still fun

[Topsy-Turvy-Tracy]

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ignominous;996255 wrote: WTF
I just went to chat, its crowded there!

Stretch your comfort zone! It's good in there. There are a lot of poppin' threads on other forums, and they're all good.

I'll respond to a lot this tomorrow (or maybe Friday). But SGU is on, my hubby is hungry and my dog needs to pee.

[AllyB]

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neva eva;996235 wrote: It's sad that there are people who aren't posting because they're afraid of, or mad about... what? Being an ass? Getting their feelings hurt? Being shot down?
WTF?

Well I know quite a few people are worried about Tracey twisting around their/our stories to suit her own agenda and presenting them to doctors and possibly the newspapers she works for for her own gain.

And there is a big, big difference between someone disagreeing with you and systematic bullying of the kind Tracey engages in. A lot of people post on here in a tense/vulnerable state, her bullying could have further reaching consequences than many people want to risk. There may be a time and a place for Tracey's crap, it's not here. People come here for information and support, not to be attacked.

[Topsy-Turvy-Tracy]

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AllyB;996267 wrote: Well I know quite a few people are worried about Tracey twisting around their/our stories to suit her own agenda and presenting them to doctors and possibly the newspapers she works for for her own gain.

Whatever, whacko. PM is a really, really, really good place for you, AllyB. You could also start your own email list. You could do many, many things (including getting the family forum in gear, which is where you actually belong on this site). I'm glad you are finding a place to be, because believe that I am not going anywhere, no matter what kind of whacko accusations you make, no matter what anybody says, no matter how many people you manage to PO. I'm not here for anybody else, and I am not here for any other reason that to try to become AF.

You, OTOH, are a disease that plagues this forum - in all your various incarnations under any screen name.

PM is a very, very, very good place for you. I hope you find what you need there.

[Lo0p]

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I don't know WTF you're smokin' Tracy but keep it away from me.

This is the last thing I said to Phill: https://www.mywayout.org/community/f2...tml#post963786

[ignominous]

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Tracy

How about stretching your comfort zone to include people with different agendas to yours.

[Lo0p]

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She should take a cue from you and start a forum filled with all of her wonderful personalities.

[ignominous]

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:H

[Lo0p]

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Can we please ban her already? :bow :angelgirl:

[37degrees]

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Wow, you guys need a drink.

[37degrees]

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I was being flippant, of course. But, I got to thinking...maybe some of us are better off being alcoholic-dependent. After all, life *is* boring for most people, sailing and flying excursions are expensive, and AL is very cheap in comparision. Maybe I should just aim for harm-reduction, and continue to drink heavily.

[tiptronic_ct]

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Cheeses twice, people! What the fusk is going on in here?

Cranky Pants: I?ve responded to you in a PM as to why you shouldn?t be feeling bad. I hope the explanation has put your mind at ease.

Neva Eva: you asked for clarification as to why I don?t want to post here anymore. Here goes:

The single biggest benefit of sustained sobriety has been that I?ve learnt to like and believe in myself again. So no: this is not a popularity contest. I no longer need others to provide me with a sense of self-worth.

Secondly: if you knew me in real life or have interacted with me on other threads on MWO, you?d know that I detest conflict. One of my coping mechanisms is conflict avoidance. Yes, maybe its the easy way out, but it works for me. I doubt if anyone has noticed, but I?ve also deleted the Commercial Gain thread. It will just perpetuate the divisions on the meds threads.

Which brings me to my third point: yes! I am bloody tired. I feel like I?m farting against thunder at times. Which is why I?d rather see what I can achieve in real life to get the word out about baclofen. I can only repeat what I?ve said before: baclofen is not a panacea for alcoholism, BUT it may damn well hold the key to a revolution in its treatment.

Finally: MWO is about community. I?ve asked the question before: why do I not see more of the meds users participating elsewhere? Many claim to be too busy. I don?t think that?s it, though. Many folks in General pop in once daily or more infrequently, just to say that they?re present and accounted for. To ask for, or provide guidance and support. I don?t get warm and fuzzy feelings in here very often. I like warm and fuzzy. My Australian MWO friends call me a ?sook?. I regard it as a compliment. I have been honoured to have had three real-life meet-ups with three other MWO members. Two fellow South Africans and an Ozzie. I will treasure that for a long time to come.

[ignominous]

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Maybe I'll start a cyber-pub thread