I haven't been as active in BT1 as I used to be.

I've spent the majority of my time hanging out in the Child Neuro forum. Doing research. And praying. They don't really fight there.

I've seen the fights. And the stalkers. And the hackers. I don't like any of that. You have no idea who's reading your words on the other side of the computer monitor. And you have no idea what kind of shape they're in -- emotionally, physically, psychiatricly. I shudder to think of what kind of damage can be done because someone doesn't watch their words.

I have ONE reason why I don't want BT1 to continue with JL in any position: he doesn't have the time. AND, he doesn't seem to understand that BrainTalk CAN'T be at the bottom of the list -- after the "real job" and after the traveling and after the sleeping and after the flu. There are so many fragile people that got involved with BrainTalk originally. We **ALL** have to watch out for and take care of those that aren't as strong as us.

I like the idea of a mental health professional being in some capacity with the forums.

But, overall, I think this 'thing' has gotten so huge, that there needs to be professionals -- mental health professional(s), non-profit organization administrators, and perhaps physical health professional(s).

And maybe some sort of a "data miner". There is such a vast amount of information that's used by joe-six-pack, health professionals, and others. It's all been lost at least twice already. We can't afford to have that happen again.

This newest version of BrainTalk would be a wonderful time to get away from all our negative history -- all the bannings, the stalking, the fights, the typing-without-thinking, This can be a NEW BEGINNING.

I wish -- I truly wish -- that we could all see this and do this: take care of the fragile ones.

Barbara