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What a great birthday present! Congrats and good luck!

Thanks, glad to find out we're neighbors!

Yep. Cool to know! Live in Wylie and work in Lewisville :rofl:

Tami - Thats Awesome. Congrats on your milestone!!!

I understand, I was being a bit of a smartass I know, but it was to make the point that you argument is not much different that mine, just about a different topic. In your words, people are adults here and they can make the adult descision to beleive the ads if they want. I have every bit of confidence that the owners of this board will use due diligence to make sure that only reputable advertisers get on her.

I think ads are good for the site. Do you want to sensor me or limit my ability to view the ads?

I live in the Dallas Area. I used Dr Cribbins in Plano. I can't say enough good things about him and his staff

I lost 100% of my weight in 9 months, so the 20% doesn't sound right.

Hang in there. You will get there. Sometimes it might take several fills to get good restriction. It depends on the size of your band and how agressive your Dr is with fills.

Great news

I guess our definitions are different, and thats fine

Trust me, I understand, Mark, that there are those who don't agree. Thats why I hadn't commented on this thread in a while, but since it was brought back up and I am reading more posts, the theme I see is that a lot (not all) of those opposed, do so becuase they feel it would be an inconvenience to them and why change just becuase it offends a few - the whole "love it or leave it" theme brought up earlier. I am ok with the owner and/or the vocal minority making this board the way they want. No skin off my back. I will still visit. I realize unless I create my own board, I have no say so, but I have to be honest about it to by saying that the lack of concentration on Band support disappoints me. Those are my feelings and understand they are not yours or anyone else's.

The problem Funny, is that many people are missing our point, I think. They seem to think my suggestion was to sensor the R&R section. No where has it ever been suggested that anything be taken away. My philosophy is that if would make it better for even a few guests and newbies (although I tend to think its much larger than that), and doesn't hurt anyone other than having to scroll to the bottom of the screen instead of clicking "new posts" at the top, why not help the few.

Great job Carol. What a great accomplishment. :youcandothis:

Happy Bandiversary Marcy! :youcandothis:

No objection

Well, I guess I don't comunicate well. Nothing new. When I brought this whole thing up, it wasn't about hiding it from myself. Now that I know what the R&R section is, I can avoid the topics I don't want to read. My concern was for the new member who don't know and jump in unknowingly. They won't know TO hide the forum. But, it seems my suggestion is not what is wanted, so we can leave it at that. Just trying to point out an area that I thought might be able to be improved IMHO. Sorry it caused so much drama.

That's you, I am trying to think bigger picture and different personalities. I was honestly a little offended when I was scolded for questioning a topic in the R&R before I realized what it was about. THis was a while back. Luckily I am not that thin skinned and stuck in here. Some people aren't that way. I like this site or I wouldn't have suggested anything.

Your right, my apologies. That was immature of me. I get frustrated when people get so bent out of shape over something that was meant to be a help. To be honest. Its not more convenient to me. I am concerned about new people here just like the post Jill mentioned above. The exact same thing happened to me. Just trying to avoid alienating people right when they join this sight.Thats it period. If I had know to PM Alexandra privately, I probably would have. I have no idea who is who here, there is no list that I can find of owners or moderators. I only go by what I see in people tag lines

Your right laurend. We should keep it this way because it is conveinent for you. God forbid anyone else have an idea that might benefit this LAP-BAND site.

Your right. But I love the compasionate "love it or leave it" mentality this place has become.

That's just it, I wasn't asking to restrict your viewing or censor you in any way, just pull it up in a different manner. To help others. Is it so wrong to want to help others?

Like talking to a brick wall!

I am not debating that and haven't suggested eliminating that. I am trying to help the new members not immediately be exposed to it. Let them find the support they need and want and if they venture down the forums, they can join in only if they want.

Like I said before. I was trying to come up with a good compromise without creating censorship. People are acting like I asked them to cut off an arm or leg or something. Why does everyone get so defensive. If I didn't like this board, I would have left and never posted. I simply made a suggestion trying to make things better. I know from experience that I clicked on a link when I was fairly new, not paying attention to what forum it was in. It was in the New Post section and I had no clue that there was even an R&R section. Because I asked why that type of discussion was appropriate, I was scolded and told that they could say what they wanted because it was in the R&R. Lesson learned for me. I have heard this happen several times lately and wanted to help avoid this for future newbies. Sorry for hitting a nerve while trying to make this a positive place to be.