i will quote myself. this is not just about anyone person...or any one thread.

I thank you for the quote to Moi, I didn't see in there anything about a particular thead, hence the reason for my asking.
Just wanted to make sure
Abbie that is a GREAT idea! I wonder how we can get that set up. I didn't see your post when I wrote mine, but that is just what I meant..... I want to share with YOU GUYS, something like that would be perfect. Your so smart

I saw what you said about not being about one person or one particular thread, but just the same......... If I've done something wrong!

If opening the Sleepless Thread was the wrong thing to do, then please accept my most humble apologies.

Koala, I don't think it is wrong at all. No different than the wonder, whats on your plate, or the what made someone mad etc etc threads.... Perhaps there was just too many of these types of threads going all at once?

Until we can see about Abbie's brillant idea, about getting a subforum where we can chat like other rooms have...perhaps you could start a new sleepless in SOS.. But in the title put an off topic? As curious suggested.

I know I have enjoyed the past two previous nights, more than all my nights since march combined!

Personally, I don't like the idea of one area for smiles and giggles and one area for tears and pain. No one will ever visit the area just for tears and pain. If they stumble into the fun area, they won't feel like they belong because they may be experiencing tears and pain. They are the ones who need a good laugh the most. They are the ones who need to learn how to laugh again.

I think the combination of real life issues and jokes/laughter makes it easier to find a reason to keep on living. As long as jokes/laughter are not directed at anyone here, or with malicious intent, there's no reason to take them personally. We're a family here. Even if you don't feel a personal/family connection to this forum, we're a team.

Yeah, I know I had something to do with this. These reminders come up everytime I open my mouth in pain. I really am trying to scream in silence, but it's just not working very well.

I think a clear title should work fine... if it's OT, smiles or lighthearted just add it into your thread title and everyone can tell easily.

For any newbies or lurkers that are reading they will be able to tell "on topic" SOS threads from the OT ones.

this thread needs to bumped up.

some had issues when the fun and games were happening. they asked that it be steered back on topic. it was respected.

i am asking that again. many are upset and don't feel that sos is a place to discuss or campaign the presidential election or political topics. we need to respect them also.

our guidelines state to limit political discussions. we have a socal chat forum.

this thread is not to debate the guidelines. if you have a question or an issue with them, it needs to be done by pm to an admin or mod.

??? Hmmmmmmmm....I thought it was about supporting one of the members who is very down. I don't see a political discussion....

One of us is in serious pain - both physical and mental... the political issue exacerbated the situation - I don't think there was a discussion - perhaps an agreement???... not sure... but honestly, in my opinion, not a political discussion.

thanks for listening