Posted by fayeroe on September 4, 2009, at 12:33:48
After a couple of weeks of reflection, I have made a decision to leave Babble forever.
I've been here approximately 7 years. I think I came in 2002. Zenhussy was the first person that I met here. GardenerGirl, Glydin and Emmy were next. I thank you so very much for the welcome to Babble.
I came because I was trying to come off EffexorXr. It was killing me and I had to find someone who might have had similiar experiences with the drug. I found excellent help in the medication forum. Unfortunately, I don't remember the names of the posters who helped me.My brain wasn't at it's best then. Through your encouragement and with the help of my pharmacist, I beat that med.
Sigismund, could you marry me and have a wife in Australia and one in the US? :-) I've never enjoyed talking politics with anyone as much as I have with you. Topher, you know the deep and abiding love that I have for the way you turn a phrase. I also love you for the strength that you've shown through some of the most difficult times that any man could have.... (I also covet your beautiful dogs.) Our love for music has uplifted me more than once. Caraher, you were a rock for me and a damned good member of the politics forum, Alex, What can I say? We had our ups and our downs but still respect one another. PC, in all the time I've been here, I've known that our connection ran deep and true. I tell Zen how wonderful she is at least twice a day. :-) I would have quit swirling (like today) and gone down the drain more than once if I had not had your strength to draw on and the unconditional love that has helped me through many a day. The big dog gets kisses too. Phil, where do I start with you? You're in my heart and soul and I'd do anything for you. Twinleaf, you've inspired me more than I can count. Zaz, I've missed you like hell. Bayleaf, thank you for your support and rational posts. When the going gets tough, the tough get going. I've really, really missed The Cheshire Cat. I hope he is all right.
Lou, thank you for confusing me so many times and being such a gentleman about it. rksontos, you've always been one of my favourite voices of reason. Kath, Flutterby, gobbledegook, Texas Chic, obsidian, Glydin, ( how about a shout out for Chrissy?) yxibow, olderheart (thank you for answering questions) Tabitha, jammers, cass,Kelly, who crocheted the blanket for my premature granddaughter, (she sleeps with it..she is 5) Phillipa, angela2, Lar, henrietta..I thank you for being my friends. If anyone feels left out, it is not on purpose...I am older than dirt and the brain forgets my own name at times....
There are posters who changed their names and I have no way of knowing who you are. I want you to know that I thank you for being supportive all these years.
When I came here, I didn't understand the blocking system. ( still don't) Why were people being blocked and why did some get such long bans? I'm walking away from here wondering how anyone would feel that blocking someone for a year is going to help them. Help them how? Help them feel more rejected, unloved, misunderstood, hurt, angry, weak, lonely, left without the lifeboat of Babble, more isolated, and last but not least, worthless? Zen got one year? Still blows my mind when I think of it.
If you ask why I stayed after deciding that I didn't like the administrative policies here...I liked the people and I still like them.
I believe that favoritism has been shown here. I think that it has hurt the system. I wish that the "power" was applied in a kinder and gentler way.
It was a very good thing when the University of Chicago disconnected from Babble. It was gratifying to know that they read and listened to our concerns.
My horse is too tired and too old and the windmill has gotten very rusty....so we won't be tiling anymore.
I'm tired of worrying about myself and others at Babble and I'm tired of worrying about the draconian measures that are used in the administration of the site.
My psychiatrist and three of his colleagues have been reading Babble for some time now. Lots of muttering and shaking of heads coming from their direction. The 2 men and 2 women concluded that "Babble is a very harmful site when it comes to the mental health of the vulnerable". The blocking system knocked them off their feet.
I hope that we all find what we need in the future. I recommend grandchildren, dogs, cats, lots of books, a creek to wade in, coconut cream pie, music, gardening, homemade pizza, Dos Equs beer and "the most interesting man in the world".
I will not be reading Babble after I post this. PsychoBabble comes off of my favorites. My babblemail will be on for a week. If you want to reach me through that system you can. If you want to communicate with Zen, babblemail me and I will give you her email address.
Ciao, Fayeroe
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