Originally Posted by toadmomma

I have been reading the board for a long time and finaly came out of hiding not long ago, but in all my observations the one thing that made me hesitant of joining all that time was what just happened here on this thread. When a person answers a question that is not a positive answer by majority opinion everyone goes on the defensive and makes references to the offender throughout the post. First off sometimes we dont always think what we write is ment to be taken to heart its just a quick comment. not a total thought. Second this happening will make alot of people not comment for fear of retaliation and more embarassment than they already gave themselves by putting their foot in their mouths. But at least the participated and I believe that is what this board is all about. Friends dont alway say the right thing the right way but that doesnt mean its wrong either. whats the saying about letting things slide off your back? and not take it so personnal. If i posted a question I would want honest comment good or bad because we live in america and there is still something called freedom of speech. This is a place where we take all in with open arms and embrace our differences and thoughts our uniqueness that makes us all who we are, some have a good day and some days arent but friend understand this because each of us has that and knows we cant always be happy and see alls right with the world and yes sometimes we say stuff thats really out there, but thats life we've all done it and anyone who says they havent is lieing or the person that took offence was just nice enough not to throw it in your face. Just some thoughts. DEB