Posted by Shar on June 23, 2001, at 21:50:59
In reply to Re: anti-drug comments, posted by Dr. Bob on June 21, 2001, at 8:01:37
I think another thing going on with drug-bashers is that people often want us to do or stop doing something so THEY can feel more comfortable. So, my family might want me to "snap out of it" because they are gonna feel a lot happier if I do. They don't necessarily revel in the glories of my partial recovery/remission.
> >It's the people who use headings likes "YOU'RE ALL DRUG ADDICTS" .........
Dr. Bob I know you have changed headers in the past, at least once for profanity. Well, you left the original profane title (that had "fuck" in it) and then deleted my reply which carried the title over. I would think it is at least as appropriate to delete postings/headers that are not supportive, and call-names. Both those things are 'not civils'...so that is two not civils; boot em or delete the post. If you aren't sure how to handle a situation, I will be glad to make the decision.
Sometimes living is just hard enough as it is. And a lot of us have to 'turn the other cheek' until we get whiplash. Nobody needs the added insult of name-calling that affects the majority of the board members, and shouts even. It is very wearying.
.......the fee. That will stop the drop-in flamers, but that doesn't seem to be the kind this board draws. Plus, this board being free I think offers everybody a chance to participate, which is a good thing...so much these days people have to do without because of money....like therapy or even meds if they fall between program parameters. There is always the more equitable approach of letting the 'rich' and generous pay more and letting one's conscience be one's guide. There is already a place to send donations; maybe this could be mentioned once a month or something (like a PB ad).
And, someone said something about paid membership taking the place of an old-timer's group? I don't necessarily disagree but I don't follow the logic there.
That's probably at least 15 cents worth.
Shar
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