Posted by Sarah T. on July 9, 2005, at 1:29:29
In reply to Re: **Boycotting Board** re: Larry Hover's Block.. » so, posted by Jen Star on July 8, 2005, at 20:48:13
> It is interesting, isn't it? It makes me wonder about popularity, and what it takes to become such a beloved poster. I think it has a lot to do with the amount of time spent here (months, years!) and the amount of helpful posts that people share. I believe Larry has helped multitudes of people with his posts and insight. People seem to miss him because he's become close to them, helpful, and a friend.>>> JenStar
Hi JenStar,
I agree with you. Larry is the embodiment of what Psychobabble is all about -- or what it's *supposed* to be about: EDUCATION and SUPPORT. We protest his block NOT because he's popular, but because of his unique qualities that, incidentally, have made him popular.Like many of us, Larry has had a very difficult life. From what I understand, he still struggles with mental and physical illness; yet, in spite of his illnesses, he reaches out to help others in a constructive, healthy, exemplary way. He does NOT use his illness as an excuse to misbehave or act crazy. If his difficulties became too great to bear, I am convinced that he would go to a therapist and/or a psychopharmacologist for help instead of "acting out" and tormenting others on a message board. I have NEVER seen him harass anyone and, in spite of his vast, encyclopedic knowledge, I have never seen him behave in a supercilious or "holier than thou" manner or engage in vigilantism.
For those of us who struggle daily with mental and physical pain, merely getting up in the morning can seem like a daunting task. We constantly search for answers, for a way out of our distress. One way to do that is through medicines. Another way is through talk therapy, where we can verbalize our feelings. But the true path out of our misery is to rise above it by helping others, and that is exactly what Larry does, sharing his knowledge and offering support.
Larry's block is pointless, senseless and incomprehensible, and it says more about the blocker than it does about the blocked.
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