I so loved this site...

[vfem]

I am very disappointed with people's manners as of late...

I'm going to intentionally take a little break.

I think it would have been best if people took conflict into private conversations, rather then on open forums. And sometimes it really is just best to brush off comments you don't agree with.

Maybe its just me, but I let a lot of things pass... because I think everyone means well, and if they don't... then they ain't worth this woman's time!

With that said, maybe some people should think about being the bigger person and apologizing. I know I would think highly of anyone who can manage to swallow pride over silly little things.

Good night sweet hearts!

 

[Reinbeau]

Please, when you see issues here, hit the report button. I agree, there are people participating here who are unnecessarily critical of others. This isn't a private club, it's an open forum where we have always enjoyed learning and sharing. I will be watching closely from now on to make sure it returns to the enjoyable place we all know it should be.

 

[journey11]

Vfem, you are right, 100%. I love this site, not only because I am obsessed with my gardening, but I liked that it was not so crazy like things get over on BYC. Maybe because here it is a smaller group of people, I dunno.

It has really been bothering me the past couple days about what happened in the Christmas thread, and I know I'll not have any peace about it until I make my apology!

I really should have taken my own advice and said nothing at all. I ignored the first two comments, then got emboldened to speak my peace when I saw others were irritated as well. Unfortunately, I can type faster than I can think and my words were poorly chosen.

I never-ever-ever meant to imply that everybody should love Christmas! I did not stop to consider what things might have led to that person's distaste for the holidays and I felt entitled to speak up against what I felt was negative and antagonistic remarks ruining an otherwise very enjoyable conversation.

My own MIL is struggling this time of year, this being the second Christmas without my FIL since he passed October '08 of a sudden stroke at a very young age. In light of that, I should have been more sensitive to others who've been dealt hard blows in this life. But I wasn't thinking--I was in my own little world, and I was very inconsiderate.

Guys, I am very sorry for my part in this!! You have no idea how much I regret my impulsive mouthiness. I'm really hoping things can get back to normal around here soon. This is my favorite forum and because of our diverse backgrounds we all have so much to share and learn. I hate to see that get spoiled.

 

[4grandbabies]

I gave a thumbs up on a comment, also without thinking what someone else might be going thru, no comment, but that thumb should have been stuck in my mouth!!
I would NEVER in this lifetime, intentionally offend anyone.. my signature says it all, but I was impulsive in jumping in, even a tiny bit.
This site, is so amazing, and fun loving, and friendly, should I go on. It would be awful if we were all clones of one another!! I personally am not that crazy about myself, would not want another me walking around, but I am somewhat crazy about the whole gang here, as I know them thru this forum.
That dont mean I would buckle if someone did not like my ways or beliefs, and I would not expect them to for me either. However, I was raised with quite a different point of view, and I like me better now.
Love and peace to all..........

 

[HiDelight]

Maybe the winter the blues ...the anxiety of winter is setting in ..I am hoping after the tide goes out and people realize it is not about the individual it is about the community and how we represent then we can gather again and enjoy

I love this place to the deep well of info is unending


I am planting a seed now for everyone to gather gain

we are here for the same reasons ..we love putting things in dirt and growing them grow row

I have upped my Vit D and have the full spectrum lights on ..when the sun comes out I run out and put my face up to gether the rays!

it helps the spirits ..

I was so happy when I stumbled on this board and found all these like minded folks

I hope that the tide will go out again as the days grow longer ..the 21st is just around the corner