Posted by galkeepinon on September 4, 2003, at 17:13:58
In reply to Re: Doc Bob....more questions re:'new' handles/users. » jay, posted by shar on September 4, 2003, at 14:39:15
Jay, all I was going to say and I'll post it here where Bob can see it too. It does seem very odd, especially of late, that there are something in the way of 50 or so 'new' user handles, most whom disappear and never return~~I know of 3 that I have taken time to respond to and never saw post again. Don't get me wrong, there could and probably were several legit reasons for this and I will help and have helped when I can, but it just doesn't feel 'right' to me either lately.
If we check reality, all people aren't honest, that's life, unfortunately.
I spent literally an hour responding to a poster the other night and got a slap in the face, I'm over it now, but I'm just going to be careful in choosing what I respond to and what I don't.
Shar~I hear you for this same reason I stated above. I think all of us have a right to privacy, I really do and if someone who has been here before has come in under another name, has caused no harm, and is being mature, helping, following Dr. Bob's rules and regulations, then all is good. Nowadays, especially online, one has to be very careful, I would hope we all know this, and I know Bob makes sure that his site is somewhat safe to the best of his ability-legally. You have to rememember though Shar, that some people aren't here to form relationships, some come to just get advice, check out the posts, find us from a search, etc. I have to remind myself of this also. People may have other reasons for changing 'handles' or what not. It's no offense to us or others, it may just be for their own piece of mind. Sometimes we have to accept that. I notice that some have formed relationships on the boards and I think that is GREAT! I have formed a few myself. I hear ya about your 'Joe and 'Reggie' example and I know it can be frustrating if in fact that does happen and someone could be playing you off or maybe aren't as nice as you ;) and just don't take your feelings into account.
This is just my 2 cents, for what it's worth.
Have a good night people:-)
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