If JLester isn't doing what you think is appropriate, whether it be in the location of its servers, or by the fact that he is no longer associated with MGH, then, my goodness, find another board that offers what you need.


There is no other board that can match or add up to the one John has built 'doc' has just seen an opportunity to wean off some of the members with a look alike site that has much more leniency than the members heer even want.

He could have had a matching site of his own at any time in all the years Braintalk has been going.

He never showed any kind of sympathy for the members ther till he saw john having a problem.

If you buy the kindness and caring attitude then you will have a surprise when he finds all of the trouble on his doorstep.

Then the rules will change in a minute.

All of the rules had to be placed on the BT1 site because of the members and their actions.

None of them applied when I first started and we did a petition on it that went to DC with far less trouble than you can imagine given the last couple of years.

You need to think twice 'doc' because the site over there took years and years to build. It sure is not perfect but it is the best on the market and hopefullly it is not for sale.

So many have advice and think they can do it but you believe me you would have wilted 'doc' if you had of had to take what John took.

I have been to many sites since I have gotten sick and read till I am blue in the face all of them and the comments they are making. Some true and some unbelievable riddled with untruths and downright fiction.

It is my honest opinion that this site should close and if you still want to do it do it the right way.........on your own........ with your own and not in spite of all your protestations otherwise.

You put on your other site an invite to help John and he did not respond. Yet you did it anyway. Seems to me you didn't mean it to help John as much as yourself.

That is the way it appears to me anyway.

No offence meant

((((((Thelma)))))), I'm so glad to see you posting again.

I've told you before -- and I'll say it again -- you've been an absolute treasure to BrainTalk.org. I've seen you supporting people on a lot of different forums. We need many more like you.



I, for one, am glad that this little forum has been here for the past week or so.

A place to re-connect to people that we truly care about.

A place to discuss everyone's viewpoint. I'm glad that a lot of us have been able to air our concerns in a civilized environment. The best way to solve problems is to brainstorm -- I feel like we've been able to do that here.

I don't fault anyone for their viewpoint. I appreciate the people that feel the same way that I do. But, mine is only one point of view from a viewpoint that's colored by my history (and, I suppose also by my baggage).

I heard something the other day on TV -- a preview of one of those shows that's going to try to help couples reconnect. It's a phrase for people that are not seeing the same side of an argument or of a disagreement:


Each say that to the other and then start your discussions from there.

For me, everything that I've heard/read is OK. I can understand the reasons behind everything that's been said here. It's all *OK* :)

I had disconnected myself quite a bit from BT1 before it went down. More involved in getting my business going. I did like to check in once in awhile though. It's hard to believe for someone that's just joined an online community. But, you really do learn to truly care about and love the people that you come in contact with frequently. I hung around the Child Neuro forum 'cause I like kids and I like to do research. Before I ever knew what hit me, I was "in love" with all the great kids and felt connected to the parents and grandparents.

I don't think BrainTalk.org will ever disappear. I think it will change and grow and become something even more impressive that what it was before. All of us who have contributed financially and spiritually and emotionally to that growth and change will be part of whatever it becomes.

I don't think BrainTalk.org and John Lester has anything to fear from this little forum being here for now so that people that care about each other can stay connected.

Bless you all. Hugs.

Barb

((((Thelma and Moose))))

Now, that's the spirit. We bend, we flex, and understanding/acceptance is right around the corner.

There's plenty of "internet" for everyone. For those that want to build a better BT, there won't be any words that can keep them from their duty...however that is achieved.

Doesn't always require a financial investment [for those that don't have that ability]. Can be as simple as staying out of the fray, using the ignore button when applicable, and continuing to build support by "supporting" a non-hostile, online environment.

For those that simply log on, dump their unhappiness, and run...they will come and go. :eek:

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what kind of fragile?
 

actually this would make for an interesting poll. since i was worrying about fragile posters in another thread i suppose i owe an explanation of what i really meant.

physically i am definitely fragile. i am elderly, crippled by a drunk driver for fifty years, and constant falls and my new Deep Vein Thrombosis make daily living pretty scary.

neurologically i am fragile. constant seizures, i never know when i am going to get on the wrong bus or burn the house down. my brain is simply not reliable.

financially i am fragile. the average monthly rent in my low income area for a single room is more than the minimum monthly SSI. fortunately i have a lot of credit, but one large vet bill could make me and the cat homeless.

emotionally? NAAAAAH. i am very tough emotionally. no family but blessed with friends. not at all fragile emotionally.

one out of four ain't bad.

I LOVE you, ((((((Annie)))))). You're such a breath of fresh air :cool:


It's taken me a lifetime and a TON of hurt to finally be able to acknowledge that yeah, sometimes I am fragile.

I'm emotionally fragile when I hear about/read about too many babies and children and young people dying too early.

I'm fragile when I don't get enough sleep and the big ole' fibromyalgia turns around and kicks me in the @$$.

I'm fragile when I stop and allow myself to realize that it'll be 40 years next month since my Brother committed suicide.

Yeah, sometimes I'm extremely fragile.

Other times, it's taken me a lifetime to learn (and to accept) how strong I really am. If I have to, I can face anything. Because the worst has already happened.

We all have many facets -- which is why I think we all have something in common with JEWELS. You whack a diamond in the right way and you can break it -- yet, it's one of the strongest materials around.

I don't mind admitting that I'm fragile sometimes. And I don't mind giving another a hand up when I'm not so fragile. (BUT, I still find it hard to accept people opening doors for me when I'm using the cane or the scooter :p )

BIG HUGS.

Barb

Hi 'Thelma,' I'm not sure how running forums out of my own pocket "helps me" in any way. I did it as a community service. (Believe it or not; it makes no difference to me.)

If I was watching a carpenter build a house and he ran out of nails, and I had a box of nails on me, I'd give him the box of the nails. I wouldn't just say, "Oh well, none of my business." Some people would, and that's fine. But it's not fine for me to do that.

John

so doc...i'm making choccy chip cookies.....i'm a tad short on choccy chips :eek: ( i know....who's a thunk it huh? )....got any extra in your desk? :p

i like what you have built here. yep. i like it just fine. i've peaked over at phych central too. awesome!

I wish I had some choco chips around!! Of course, if I did, I'd probably eat them...!