My apologies to everyone also. I will behave...

Maybe we can get a fun room like the mser's stumble inn.... ?

That way we can still be silly with each other but others don't have to shuffle through the ot stuff.

Just my two pennies worth...

Abbie

hmmmmm, I am trying to word this without offence to anyone, not an easy feat!

I do understand and agree 100% that there should be ON topic threads, and I also agree that this is vital to the lurkers.. Being one myself this past March, I do know how important that is. In all honesty, that is why I posted about my Dad and the song the other night.

I see no easy way to say this, so I guess I will just blurt this out there.....
I want very much to respect NT and the SOS forum. I am hoping this isn't aimed at the Sleepless at SOS forum? If it is please let me know that too!

But, I do hope it isn't. I have to tell you ...last night was the first time I have slept more than 2 to 3 hours in one night since March. I truly believe it was because I had laughed so much with my SOS family. Social chat etc, would not be the same. We have a connection here, and it is with you all that I wish to not only share the tears and sorrow, but the laughs as well.

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.