[dahlek]

BUT an experience I'd had on another board, was, ultimately a good one in the end. I'd posted a somewhat harsh reaction to some comments. After I'd pushed the 'submit' button...I'd tried to delete that post and couldn't edit nor amend. I'd appealed to the mods and received a very kind response that: While the comments were acerabit [my form of humor mostly] the issues/concerns voiced by me [even in that state of mind] were really VALID. Sometimes...even when we're drugged out of our normal selves...well, maybe good viewpoints just 'come out'? As long as it doesn't hurt others, or deter others from comments...well, to me-it's good!
To discuss, and openly is healthy! To let ego come into play, well, some/many of us can 'blame' our meds? I am sure I'm not the only guilty one here, nor will I be the last. I tend to think that it may not be 'ego'....more likely ANGER. Anger at what we have, what can and can't be done, at the time it takes to diagnose and that while lots is being done 'research' wise, well, little of it is gonna affect me NOW nor in the next 10-15 years....NOT ENUF in my book, but, I am one mere member of this community.

I'm comfortable w/the mods in the areas I usually post in. Concerns in my quarter of this community have always been dealt with tactfully and in reasonable timeframes... I admit that at times, I have been at fault-and I have been approached and addressed issues to a usual mutual satisfaction.

I guess in the end it all means that we, AS A GROUP, are trying to work out the middle ground as best we can. I sure hope we can.

Good thoughts for all! - j