Re: discussion group

October 17, 2005

>

> Isnt this a discussion group or did I make a wrong turn? The egoic drama

> that this site generates and perpetuates is a reminder of Jr. High

> school days.

But that's good. This group has plenty of HEART. That's what we need.

This site has over 500 members who probably would like to

> have a chance to communicate and get to know others fighting this

> disease but I feel a lot have lost interest or are afraid to post as

> there post may be something which offends the moderators and owners.

If you have something honest or important to say, something that may

relate to your personal suffering, then you are generally not ignored

here but SUPPORTED. It's probably not the best place to meet

individuals and carry on the banter of individual discussion, but so

what if some people think it is?

> Discussions have different view points and to moderate or kick someone

> off for stating there view

You've missed the point. The only people thrown off are those who

disrespect others repeatedly.

(this threat and action are continualy

> brought up on this site) which could actualy be different than the

> owners or moderators is a form of censorship seen by the likes of an

> Al Queida news paper.

You are WAY out of line, Chefboy. Lighten up. Tell us something honest

about yourself, the individual. What is going on with you? Relating

your personal story will only make you friends.

Pete

October 17, 2005

Although I value your opinion and therefore welcome all comments of constructive

nature. I have to abide by the terms of service (TOS) set down by for all

its members.

When a member violates the TOS, I am left to doing one of several options. I can

report them to for violation of TOS or I can remove or ban them from the

group.

If I report them to , they are subject to deletion of their accounts as

judged by the staff.

I feel that the kinder,gentler way of handling the problem is to moderate,and in

some cases remove said member from our board if their actions do not desist.

My job as Owner is to make this a safe place for all. For the good of the whole.

My position here is of a non-paid,volunteer nature as that of the other Owner of

this group and that of all the moderators.

It would do for all the members to review the TOS of from time to time to

keep updated on what is acceptable for members.

The lastest situation was a violation of TOS, and did not stop when asked by the

Owner of this group and two moderators. The individual was warned and did not

respond to our pleas, except to continue in the same course of action he had

previously taken.

Here is a the portion of the TOS that he violated.

You agree to not use the Service to:

a. upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any Content that

is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortuous, defamatory,

vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially,

ethnically or otherwise objectionable;

I am a rock, I am island...and a rock feels no pain, and a island never

cries...- Simon

October 17, 2005

Yep,, YOU are a rock honey,,, you do so much good here,, we love you alot and I

know I am glad to be part of the group!

jax

janet <doc_jade@...> wrote:

Although I value your opinion and therefore welcome all comments of constructive

nature. I have to abide by the terms of service (TOS) set down by for all

its members.

When a member violates the TOS, I am left to doing one of several options. I can

report them to for violation of TOS or I can remove or ban them from the

group.

If I report them to , they are subject to deletion of their accounts as

judged by the staff.

I feel that the kinder,gentler way of handling the problem is to moderate,and in

some cases remove said member from our board if their actions do not desist.

My job as Owner is to make this a safe place for all. For the good of the whole.

My position here is of a non-paid,volunteer nature as that of the other Owner of

this group and that of all the moderators.

It would do for all the members to review the TOS of from time to time to

keep updated on what is acceptable for members.

The lastest situation was a violation of TOS, and did not stop when asked by the

Owner of this group and two moderators. The individual was warned and did not

respond to our pleas, except to continue in the same course of action he had

previously taken.

Here is a the portion of the TOS that he violated.

You agree to not use the Service to:

a. upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any Content that

is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortuous, defamatory,

vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially,

ethnically or otherwise objectionable;

I am a rock, I am island...and a rock feels no pain, and a island never

cries...- Simon

October 17, 2005

To Chefboy:

Let's see....over the past two days, I have been called not just a

liberal (plus a few choice words),and a know-it-all, but also (at

another forum)destructive, a back stabber, forum ripper, I turn

friends against one another, halt the progress of those infected, or

who were infected, and every word I say is false.

If this is ego stroking, I'd hate to hear the insults.

Step into my shoes my friend....but first, get a grip, because the

ride may be wild.

Silvia

>

> Isnt this a discussion group or did I make a wrong turn? The egoic

drama

> that this site generates and perpetuates is a reminder of Jr. High

> school days.This site has over 500 members who probably would like

to

> have a chance to communicate and get to know others fighting this

> disease but I feel a lot have lost interest or are afraid to post

as

> there post may be something which offends the moderators and owners.

> Discussions have different view points and to moderate or kick

someone

> off for stating there view(this threat and action are continualy

> brought up on this site) which could actualy be different than the

> owners or moderators is a form of censorship seen by the likes of

an

> Al Queida news paper.500+ members and its always the same 10 people

> posting messages,stroking each others egos,and handing out there

> supreme justice about what should and shouldnt be said.How can

there be

> good communication when its just the same few people jumping in

with

> the awnser to a question and then awaiting the egoic stroking

replies

> of there fellow owners/moderators.I see many successful sites

without

> this form of censorship so whats up? Treat people like children and

how

> do you realy expect them to act? Maybe you all should get a grip.

>

October 17, 2005

Pete,

When I read this, I thought it was funny...still do

Take care,

Jane

----- Original Message -----

From: brain_child846

(this threat and action are continualy

> brought up on this site) which could actualy be different than the

> owners or moderators is a form of censorship seen by the likes of

an

> Al Queida news paper.

You are WAY out of line, Chefboy. Lighten up. Tell us something

honest

about yourself, the individual. What is going on with you? Relating

your personal story will only make you friends.

Pete

October 13, 2008

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November 8, 2008

you are here...

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From: " ectopistes@... " <ectopistes@...>

gallstones

Sent: Saturday, November 8, 2008 9:39:24 AM

Subject: discussion group

Having a problem finding this group on groups search. All I can

find is the information group but not the discussion group. When I

tried to join it came back with a message that I was already subscribed.

I MAY have unsubscribed receiving messages a long time ago but I do not

recall. If anyone can send me the correct link to the gallstones

discussion group I would be grateful. Send it to ectopisteswebtv (DOT) net

I am assuming this message will get to the group since it says I am

already subscribed, but I am not receiving any messages from the group.

I cannot find it on my personal group listing however so this is

very strange. Anyway, thanks to anyone that can help.

Steph

November 8, 2008

maybe check spam filters...

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From: Jay Grosflam <jgrosflam@...>

gallstones

Sent: Saturday, November 8, 2008 3:25:02 PM

Subject: Re: discussion group

you are here...

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