[paula_w]

I like Dorry's idea of introducing ourselves. I 'm a retired teacher [on disability] from the Parkinsons Forum, been at "MGH' now Braintalk since 1998. I have made dozens of friends here, and know what a small group of dedicated people can constructively accomplish.

We have an excellent forum, with few problems. It is restrictive though, and I don't like being scolded by moderators. [or anyone else if a dispute should arise]. I do not see any reason to tell another poster what to or not to post.

But in return, if you are going to cross the lines of decency to the point that someone has to complain - name calling, accusations, deliberate needling, etc. then you have to take what is measured out to you.

One of a PD patient's and of course many of the other patient conditions here is lack of motivation and energy. It is imperative that to keep living as 'normal' as possible a life [one where you get out of bed in the morning at least], to have the "synergy" of a 24 hour a day safe place.

But we must know, not just want to believe, that it is a safe place. Most places on the Internet are questionable and hatred, sexual harassment, and trolling are rampant.

This one feels safe, but the conditions behind the switch and John Lesters's behavior seem muddled. Maybe that isn't what's important, as long as this one is truly safe.

Put myself to sleep....back to bed.

Paula