Reason For My Absence

[Sammy]

Welcome back Dave. May the graphene be with you!

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[Figarou]

Wonder how he mounted his ? ???

He's also been here. ?

Mount Damper Falls
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[JesseS]

Welcome back, wondered where you went, was getting jealous someone could take such a long vacation As for the mentioned member, well, I make use of the block feature.

 

[NotBudule]

I was going to suggest everyone unblock everyone they have blocked ? and just "start over ", then I realized not very many people would actually see it , cause ...

 

[Progeny2021]

"Stop Dave...."

 

[9zero1790]

Glad you are back Dave! We need you. I think this is a good reminder for us to be aware of how things may seem on the receiving end. I do not mean to be rude to others, but somewhere around the threads I bet examples exist. Many of us are likely in the same boat. Dave, You have shown exemplary patience with members who make problems, myself included. My own fault entirely, I did not read all the rules etc. before posting up a storm. I think it is also worth saying in this thread that this is one of the best groups of folks I have ever come across online. R5g has been friendly, informative, supportive and prayerful for me. So, thank you Dave and many others.

 

[AzScorpion]

I was going to suggest everyone unblock everyone they have blocked ? and just "start over ", then I realized not very many people would actually see it , cause ...

Did someone say something? ?

 

[Mellow]

 

[Ranger_Pawl]

Whatever they're paying you it ain't enough Dave. I was a group leader, than briefly a moderator on a bipolar spouses support group site about 15 years ago. My wonderful wife's bipolar disorder was raging, and I found some good support, but soon quit and left once I tried moderating. This group is pretty tame in comparison, but I see a lot of issues here that I'm sure require your attention. It takes a lot of energy and a special person to do your job.

All I wanna say is: thanks, I appreciate your efforts. Hopefully you can recharge and remain because you do a fantastic job. ???

 

[Rp930]

I may need therapy but WELCOME BACK.

 

[OFC Ranger]

Well my first question is who is RP?

Outside of that, I developed a busted social filter a long time ago, I assume when someone posts on a public forum, they are opening the door for opinion on whatever photo, topic, or otherwise they have voluntarily shared. If something is ugly to me, I say its ugly. Its not malicious, I just prefer to avoid head patting small talk.

All that to say this; I haven't been banned, so whomever RP is must be a master of his craft.

I think I got one warning for pointing out a product that a sponsor posted basically fell in the category of "a solution looking for a problem". I still don't agree that sponsors should get kid gloves, but they pay a bill I don't so meh. I don't condone it, but I understand.

 

[9zero1790]

this makes me wonder what if persons are banned and simply come back with a new "handle" and location, email etc?

 

[AzScorpion]

I may need therapy but WELCOME BACK.

No worried Rick I have a 12 step program lined up which involves dampers and 303 products. ?

 

[puckdodger]

Didn't read all the comments, but I can only imagine being an admin or moderator would take up a lot of time and effort and I don't mind saying thanks to the crew we have here. You guys all do a good job and while sometimes a member can be very entertaining in any given topic, they still gotta follow the forum rules. Otherwise you face the ban hammer. It's a story as old as time.

 

[DonB]

Banned, huh?
Think I'll have some chili for dinner.

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