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    #1

    Always MisUnderstood.

    I love to have fun. I must also admit I have been banned from every single forum ever joined. You see I was always drinking while posting. Only I knew within my heart and soul I meant no harm, alhtough I really pissed people off. It is my plan to explain here who I really am and maybe you all can help me to understand me? Sounds like fun doesn't it? Ask me questions, ones I need to be asked. I will futher tell more about me as time goes on. Thanks for reading as this could be a positive adventure I am truly in need of.

    Luv Ripple~
    and Thanks!


    :h :h :h :h
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    #2
    Always MisUnderstood.

    What sorts of forums have booted you, Rip?

    -HopefulNow
    Taking it all in

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      #3
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      Do you like yourself Ripple?
      It always seems impossible until it's done....

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        #4
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        HopefulNow;249009 wrote: What sorts of forums have booted you, Rip?

        -HopefulNow
        People oriented, discussions. Message boards.

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          #5
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          Flip;249013 wrote: Do you like yourself Ripple?
          Actually I do. :H

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            #6
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            People oriented forums, message boards, okay.

            Recently, though?

            Like this one?

            I feel like you want us to probe. Do you? And if so...why do you think you were misunderstood and shunned there/here? Was it because online communication can be fraught with so many misunderstandings (eg: misreading of subtle nuance and/or humor; not being able to see the other parties facial and/or body movements to discern sardonic from sarcasm; etc)?...or something else?

            Online communications can be a minefield, especially in a forum such a this, where people are so vulnerable, and seeking community and support. One man's (or woman's) wit can be another's poison, and on and on.

            I dare say, we've all been guilty of it at one time or another, most of us unwittingly, and certainly without malice. It's just one of the hazzards of modern day netiquette. It is what it is. It's just so hard nowadays to be able to tell what might set someone off, especially when you can't see their face to tell how they might react. So we all take a risk with that joke or jab, thinking it's funny, or that anecdote, thinking it's relevant and/or harmless...not knowing how it might resonate with someone sitting on a computer somewhere in Dresden. Or Detroit. Or Dubai. One just never knows.

            OTOH, should we all just shut up? No. I don't think that's the answer, either. Within reason, of course. Probably, if we're all going to converse with people all over the world...and this is only going to get TRUER, not less so...we should all get a thicker skin.

            My 2 cents. If you've actually read this far, thanks!
            Taking it all in

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              #7
              Always MisUnderstood.

              Hopeful rocks!!!!!!

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                #8
                Always MisUnderstood.

                Thanks, Tawny. Rightbackatcha!
                Taking it all in

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                  #9
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                  Ripple,
                  If we didn`t incorporate some fun along the way.........none of us would stay very sober for long.

                  I`ve been in chat with you as you know, and I don`t find you in the least offensive.......people like yourself lighten what can sometimes be a very arduous journey. I guess you`ve just got rather a dry sense of humour, like myself!! :H

                  Sure, there can be a lot of tomfoolery going on in chat sometimes, but am sure people realize that we can revert to the more serious side of our nature in 2 seconds flat if someone needs help or support.

                  Personally, I find you funny, so........carry on laughing.

                  Starlight Impress x

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                    #10
                    Always MisUnderstood.

                    P.S.
                    Hopeful.........I totally agree with you and am happy to report that I have the skin of a rhinoceros!!! :H

                    Starlight Impress x

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                      #11
                      Always MisUnderstood.

                      If you like yourself so much, why do you drink?
                      It always seems impossible until it's done....

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                        #12
                        Always MisUnderstood.

                        Are you hiding behind humour and why?

                        (I actually think that writing on here has helped so much...and reading because it is the medium it is.....I can read and re-read before posting (believe it or not!) and see things that could be contentious/tactless (I so hope anyway) and change them whereas the spoken word has been said...done...too late. Even inflection doesn't seem to help as much as it should. And reading things and feeling a reaction within gives me the great benefit of reading and re-reading it again from all sorts of angles and seeing other possible reactions than my habitual one - especially when I read other people's differing reactions.....a great life tutorial!

                        I hope you get your answers Ripple!

                        Love FMS xx
                        :heart: c: :heart:
                        "Be patient and gentle with yourself - the magic is in you."

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                          #13
                          Always MisUnderstood.

                          HopefulNow;249019 wrote: People oriented forums, message boards, okay.

                          Recently, though?

                          Like this one?

                          I feel like you want us to probe. Do you? And if so...why do you think you were misunderstood and shunned there/here? Was it because online communication can be fraught with so many misunderstandings (eg: misreading of subtle nuance and/or humor; not being able to see the other parties facial and/or body movements to discern sardonic from sarcasm; etc)?...or something else?

                          Online communications can be a minefield, especially in a forum such a this, where people are so vulnerable, and seeking community and support. One man's (or woman's) wit can be another's poison, and on and on.

                          I dare say, we've all been guilty of it at one time or another, most of us unwittingly, and certainly without malice. It's just one of the hazzards of modern day netiquette. It is what it is. It's just so hard nowadays to be able to tell what might set someone off, especially when you can't see their face to tell how they might react. So we all take a risk with that joke or jab, thinking it's funny, or that anecdote, thinking it's relevant and/or harmless...not knowing how it might resonate with someone sitting on a computer somewhere in Dresden. Or Detroit. Or Dubai. One just never knows.

                          OTOH, should we all just shut up? No. I don't think that's the answer, either. Within reason, of course. Probably, if we're all going to converse with people all over the world...and this is only going to get TRUER, not less so...we should all get a thicker skin.

                          My 2 cents. If you've actually read this far, thanks!
                          Yes i have read, not as of recently in the past 05, 06 at other sites, will not mention yet. Probe like wonder? I am wondering, and yes people are vunerable, although I am a free thinker and do not depend on others for my well being. Netiquette has become a modern day term. And yes there is a mind-set to forums. Well it takes balls to respond to you and I have. Shutting up is not the answer. I do understand your point though, thanks.

                          Luv Ripple~:H

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                            #14
                            Always MisUnderstood.

                            Flip;249057 wrote: If you like yourself so much, why do you drink?


                            I have NOT                             had a drink since October 11th, 07. and plan not to anytime soon. I believe this is part of my recovery explaining some of the shit I have done.

                            Luv Ripple~:H

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                              #15
                              Always MisUnderstood.

                              Starlight Impress;249049 wrote: Ripple,
                              If we didn`t incorporate some fun along the way.........none of us would stay very sober for long.

                              I`ve been in chat with you as you know, and I don`t find you in the least offensive.......people like yourself lighten what can sometimes be a very arduous journey. I guess you`ve just got rather a dry sense of humour, like myself!! :H

                              Sure, there can be a lot of tomfoolery going on in chat sometimes, but am sure people realize that we can revert to the more serious side of our nature in 2 seconds flat if someone needs help or support.

                              Personally, I find you funny, so........carry on laughing.

                              Starlight Impress x
                              Star, your a witty responder who has made me chuckle a few. thanks, I love it.
                              Keep going.

                              Luv Ripple~:H

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