For the love of sweet Jesus.....

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

To the OP- I'm thinking that you may be burned out with this site and need to move on perhaps?

My response to that is, IMHO I think this would apply to each and every one who is irritated here. We are all adults. No one made you or me read this thread but lets face it - "for the sweet love of Jesus" Madame Rev reeled us all in LOL!!! None of us had to look but we did. It might be a good idea sometimes to stick to the thread that asks "What flavor of Protein shake is best?", but that bores me to death.

[longtimecoming7 390]

Well, I just read this whole thing and now my eyes are bleeding.

Silly silly silly

[cutiepieinchi 158]

Being new here the OP almost makes me not want to ask anything in fear someone is going to talk behind my back ranting about my concern/question.

I'm sorry if I post duplicate questions but the way MY mind works is that if I have a question on my mind I need to immediately ask it or I'll forget. If I have a pen and paper I could write it down and then do a search but many times I'm on my phone and looking on the board and don't have access to a pen and paper.

To the OP- I'm thinking that you may be burned out with this site and need to move on perhaps?

I feel the same way

[RNBSN786 206]

Don't be afraid to ask questions...let's all put this behind and move forward. I am pretty sure Madam R was just pointing out things but didn't mean any harm to anyone. Let's all just have a group hug and move forward. And continue on with our journey...

Edited May 17, 2014 by RNBSN786

[itsmekarenlee 129]

Yes, and hopefully other newbies will stay clear from this forum too, or at least this thread anyway.

[I will what I want 271]

I'm a newbie and while I try to ask reasonable questions, I too am afraid of the wrath of the gurus. People ask questions because they want connection with others. This can be a lonely and scary journey. I've read a lot on this forum and it seems like there are a handful of folks who like to push buttons and then say "who me? I wasn't being a jerk..." Luckily, it's only a few.

[moonlitestarbrite 902]

i think we have already established that the rants and raves section is probably not where noobs should be looking for support. just sayin'

[Madam Reverie 2,958]

For the record, I'm not being a 'jerk'. If I wanted to be a 'jerk', i'd be going into individuals' threads, winding people up, calling people names and the like.

Ringing any bells?

I think most would observe, I haven't done that - even if by implication, you think I have.

Humorously, I would hazard a guess - those getting most offended by my rant, are those most likely to identify with the pattern of behaviour observed...

If that's you? Well, sorry, but this is a 'rant and rave' section (as keeps being endlessly repeated).

If you don't like it. There's a door... I suggest you use it ------------------------->

[moonlitestarbrite 902]

i think i already posted once this week.... just because you are offended, doesnt make you right. on the contrary, MR has every right to post her rant in the rants section. if'n it makes you feel riled up... avert your eyes!! there is also feature where you can hide the posts of anyone who bothers you... i suggest, instead of insisting that she is a _______ , use it.

[I will what I want 271]

Wow. I wasn't even speaking of MR when I wrote that. it's true that these kind of posts have a chilling effect on asking questions. I'm pretty sure there are lots of other newbies reading this and deciding not post anything at all now. Sorry MR that you thought I was calling you a jerk - I was pointing to what I have I've seen on this site. Someone answering a question with that attitude of wtf are you doing? Then getting angry when called on that attitude. I'm more than happy to leave. BP...is that what you were suggesting MR, with your comment about the door?

[Madam Reverie 2,958]

Nope. Door to this thread.

[Kitt3000 757]

When you point a finger at someone, three fingers are pointing at you...

Chill, move on...

[Madam Reverie 2,958]

When you point a finger at someone, three fingers are pointing at you...

Chill, move on...

And this is to?

[itsmekarenlee 129]

Personally, I thought the rant and rave section was for complaining about our bariatric surgery complications or troubles, not about complaining about other members or what they post, especially behind their backs, names mentioned or not. Apparently I'm wrong. It's a shame this is allowed, even in the rant and rave section.

I understand it can get old to hear the same things over and over again. That should just mean that you've "graduated" and should move on, otherwise don't complain and be supportive and helpful.

As suggested by a veteran of this site I think I will move on, to a different site where I don't have to worry about someone bitching about what I post.

[cutiepieinchi 158]

I'm so sorry that us "newbies" bother you with our questions ...its really interesting ,I thought this was a forum?? Hmm maybe I'm wrong though,I am new and all.

You are right this is in rants and raves but have a bit of sympathy for someone who is new at this.