Living my truth
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I don't wish to gag any of you, but if you do not show Faith the simple respect she has tirelessly EARNED from you, then I do not need you on this forum.
I don't require that you like or agree with this subject, in fact I support your right NOT to like it, but you WILL be respectful and keep your remarks in a civil tone here. If you don't then you lose the right to let others know how you feel.
Pretty simple concept, don't you think?
I don't require that you like or agree with this subject, in fact I support your right NOT to like it, but you WILL be respectful and keep your remarks in a civil tone here. If you don't then you lose the right to let others know how you feel.
Pretty simple concept, don't you think?
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I like the way you worded that so let that serve as my opening here......
To the point: for the last 9 years Faith has been the heart and soul of the 1st gen forum working tirelessly on a volunteer basis in an attempt to help people like you.
During that time she has been nothing short of professional and courteous to all she encountered here, a real shining star of FREE information for people just like yourself all while helping me to provide this valuable forum for your use FREE OF CHARGE.
Naturally working this closely with her she became my friend, both because of the way she helps people here and the way she makes my job easier by handling the 1st gen forum and it's issues.
You are correct I have allowed this thread to continue here but you are wrong in the reason why. Faith is my Friend and I don't know how you roll but I DO NOT abandon my friends when they are going through a tough time.
This is not easy for her and she knows she is opening her self up for abuse and ridicule from those who do not have enough intelligence to wrap their minds around the simple fact that she just wants to be happy. She wanted to make this thread so that she could continue to be 100% upfront and honest with her friends here, not because she wanted to hurt your feelings in any way.
I agreed to let her do so and I will continue to stand up for her here no matter what you think about the subject because it is the RIGHT thing to do period. Like I already stated, I don't have to understand how or why this is happening, I just have to give Faith the respect she earned from me and you, even if you are not bright enough to understand such a simple concept.
Nobody is asking if you like it, and frankly nobody cares one way or the other if you do or don't as that was never the intent of this thread. This is once again Faith being more concerned with the members here than herself and wanting to give you folks the opportunity to know the truth, instead of hiding it from you.
Jack Nicholson had a line in a movie that I find very poignant at this moment..."The Truth?...You Can't Handle the Truth!" obviously some of you can't and I can only feel sorry for you. I removed the mute another Admin placed on you because I am trying very hard to allow you people to have a chance to question or discuss this if you need to do so. Find a way to make your comments in a respectful manner or I will not hesitate to remove you from the forum.
Several people have made it quite clear they do not like this whole thing in this thread, but they have done so in an adult manner, you should be able to as well.
To the point: for the last 9 years Faith has been the heart and soul of the 1st gen forum working tirelessly on a volunteer basis in an attempt to help people like you.
During that time she has been nothing short of professional and courteous to all she encountered here, a real shining star of FREE information for people just like yourself all while helping me to provide this valuable forum for your use FREE OF CHARGE.
Naturally working this closely with her she became my friend, both because of the way she helps people here and the way she makes my job easier by handling the 1st gen forum and it's issues.
You are correct I have allowed this thread to continue here but you are wrong in the reason why. Faith is my Friend and I don't know how you roll but I DO NOT abandon my friends when they are going through a tough time.
This is not easy for her and she knows she is opening her self up for abuse and ridicule from those who do not have enough intelligence to wrap their minds around the simple fact that she just wants to be happy. She wanted to make this thread so that she could continue to be 100% upfront and honest with her friends here, not because she wanted to hurt your feelings in any way.
I agreed to let her do so and I will continue to stand up for her here no matter what you think about the subject because it is the RIGHT thing to do period. Like I already stated, I don't have to understand how or why this is happening, I just have to give Faith the respect she earned from me and you, even if you are not bright enough to understand such a simple concept.
Nobody is asking if you like it, and frankly nobody cares one way or the other if you do or don't as that was never the intent of this thread. This is once again Faith being more concerned with the members here than herself and wanting to give you folks the opportunity to know the truth, instead of hiding it from you.
Jack Nicholson had a line in a movie that I find very poignant at this moment..."The Truth?...You Can't Handle the Truth!" obviously some of you can't and I can only feel sorry for you. I removed the mute another Admin placed on you because I am trying very hard to allow you people to have a chance to question or discuss this if you need to do so. Find a way to make your comments in a respectful manner or I will not hesitate to remove you from the forum.
Several people have made it quite clear they do not like this whole thing in this thread, but they have done so in an adult manner, you should be able to as well.
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Wanna, if that is what you need to do, do it. I'm very grateful for all of the advice and help you've given me in the short time that I've been here. I'm sure all of the members feel the same, regardless of their feelings on personal choices of yours.
I feel that it is your business and if I ever meet you it won't change my personal opinion of you. Your business is your business.
Thanks again for everything so far, and I'm sure my truck will break down again and I'll have more questions and concerns (I just hope it's later than sooner)!
Until then,
getstucksome
I feel that it is your business and if I ever meet you it won't change my personal opinion of you. Your business is your business.
Thanks again for everything so far, and I'm sure my truck will break down again and I'll have more questions and concerns (I just hope it's later than sooner)!
Until then,
getstucksome
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Faith,
Good luck to you in your journey. I have a friend, Alissa, who is currently embarking on the exact same path you are. I've learned a lot from her. I don't understand your or her desire for this. Nobody else who isn't going through it totally does. It is for anyone else to understand or approve of. There is so much stuff for you to go through without the potential ridicule or judgment.
People should know that this isn't an easy decision, having witnessed even only a little portion of it. At the end of the day all you should really want for any friend or acquaintance is for him or her to be happy.
Anyway, take care and God bless.
- Craig
Good luck to you in your journey. I have a friend, Alissa, who is currently embarking on the exact same path you are. I've learned a lot from her. I don't understand your or her desire for this. Nobody else who isn't going through it totally does. It is for anyone else to understand or approve of. There is so much stuff for you to go through without the potential ridicule or judgment.
People should know that this isn't an easy decision, having witnessed even only a little portion of it. At the end of the day all you should really want for any friend or acquaintance is for him or her to be happy.
Anyway, take care and God bless.
- Craig
Seriously though good luck, it's gotta be tough...Mark
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No one is asking you to give up your beliefs or convictions or to even accept it, it is what it is and is going to stay that way no matter what you or I may think of it anyway.
Like I said, Faith asked me to allow her to be honest with everyone and naturally I agreed to that request. I would not have been much of a man if I had said "no" after all she has done for ALL of us here. I have a character flaw causing me to appreciate honesty in a person, even in subjects I might not normally care to discuss.
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Well if you truly do care then try to get over it
No one is asking you to give up your beliefs or convictions or to even accept it, it is what it is and is going to stay that way no matter what you or I may think of it anyway.
Like I said, Faith asked me to allow her to be honest with everyone and naturally I agreed to that request. I would not have been much of a man if I had said "no" after all she has done for ALL of us here. I have a character flaw causing me to appreciate honesty in a person, even in subjects I might not normally care to discuss.
No one is asking you to give up your beliefs or convictions or to even accept it, it is what it is and is going to stay that way no matter what you or I may think of it anyway.
Like I said, Faith asked me to allow her to be honest with everyone and naturally I agreed to that request. I would not have been much of a man if I had said "no" after all she has done for ALL of us here. I have a character flaw causing me to appreciate honesty in a person, even in subjects I might not normally care to discuss.
I also don't think your advertisers will be happy about driving away a percentage of the viewership.