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Posted by violette on July 5, 2010, at 16:59:02
I'm not sure why someone who has never responded to one of my posts or threads before would choose me to send a Babblemail referencing others' 'hysterical' posting styles. (?) FYI-There was already a thread started about this topic on the med board, so you may find that to be a more appropriate venue to discuss your topic of interest.
...But I don't wish to receive Babblemails for which others' posting behavior is the subject. I'm going through a difficult time right now, so I'm sure those of you who sent or plan to send future messages of this nature will understand.
I'd like to keep my Babblemail on for now but would like to convey my Babblemail preferences to forum members.
Thanks for your support.
Posted by Lou Pilder on July 5, 2010, at 21:17:25
In reply to To anyone who Babblemails me, posted by violette on July 5, 2010, at 16:59:02
> I'm not sure why someone who has never responded to one of my posts or threads before would choose me to send a Babblemail referencing others' 'hysterical' posting styles. (?) FYI-There was already a thread started about this topic on the med board, so you may find that to be a more appropriate venue to discuss your topic of interest.
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> ...But I don't wish to receive Babblemails for which others' posting behavior is the subject. I'm going through a difficult time right now, so I'm sure those of you who sent or plan to send future messages of this nature will understand.
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> I'd like to keep my Babblemail on for now but would like to convey my Babblemail preferences to forum members.
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> Thanks for your support.violette,
You wrote,[...a difficult time...you..will understand...my preferences...]
I am unsure as to what you are wanting to mean here. If you could post answers here to the following, then I could have the oportunity to respond accordingly.
A. Is the difficult time a period that you are in that there is something that you can not overcome yet?
B. If so, could an b-mail to you prevent you from overcomming whatever it is, or just keep you from trying to overcome whatever it is or something else?
C. If you are accepting b-mails, what could be your prederences for the contet to be?
D. Could the content be related to helping you overcome whatever it is as being difficult, if it is something that you can not overcome yet?
E. other good and just answers to questions not stated.
Lou
Posted by PartlyCloudy on July 6, 2010, at 7:14:26
In reply to To anyone who Babblemails me, posted by violette on July 5, 2010, at 16:59:02
Just so you know, Babblemails between posters are subject to the same civility guidelines that board posts are. If you feel that you've received any messages that are uncivil, you can report such messages to the administrators (I think the process is outlined at the bottom of your incoming Babblemail.)
I have found off-board communications to be troubling for me in the past in some instances. At least you can know that being able to apply the same guidlelines of civility might afford you some protection.
Take care and stay safe,
PartlyCloudy
Posted by violette on July 7, 2010, at 0:38:32
In reply to Lou's response-ehprilpshowrs » violette, posted by Lou Pilder on July 5, 2010, at 21:17:25
Lou: You wrote,[...a difficult time...you..will understand...my preferences...] I am unsure as to what you are wanting to mean here. If you could post answers here to the following, then I could have the oportunity to respond accordingly.
A. Is the difficult time a period that you are in that there is something that you can not overcome yet?
Answer: Yes, that is true. It is personal circumstances and excessive adversity that will likely be overcome by the end of the year.
B. If so, could an b-mail to you prevent you from overcomming whatever it is, or just keep you from trying to overcome whatever it is or something else?
Answer: No, a b-mail will not prevent me from overcoming these situations, but b-mails from strangers might add stressors to an existing pile of serious stressors that even the most "sane" would have difficulties dealing with. So it is best for me to prevent unnecessary stressors, even the small ones, as much as possible.
C. If you are accepting b-mails, what could be your prederences for the contet to be?
Answer: no preference in content, but my preference is to not recieive b-mails that may by sent with intentions that exclude supportive intent, and I have no interest in receiving b-mails from strangers who send me b-mails unrelated to support.
D. Could the content be related to helping you overcome whatever it is as being difficult, if it is something that you can not overcome yet?
Answer: Possibly. Social support is often a precursor to better life outcomes for those facing tragedies and adversity.
E. other good and just answers to questions not stated.
Answer; I left my b-mail on mostly in the event that others (I have 2 or 3 people in mind) who I've previously corresponded with wish to contact me; they are some who I have not seen on the forum lately.
Posted by violette on July 7, 2010, at 0:40:41
In reply to Re: To anyone who Babblemails me » violette, posted by PartlyCloudy on July 6, 2010, at 7:14:26
Thanks Partly Cloudy, I appreciate your advice. I just would rather avoid potential drama altogether, but that was helpful to know. I could always not read mails from people I do not know, but that is difficult to do sometimes. Sorry to hear you have had problems in the past.
Posted by PartlyCloudy on July 7, 2010, at 7:29:08
In reply to Re: To anyone who Babblemails me » PartlyCloudy, posted by violette on July 7, 2010, at 0:40:41
:-(
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