I don't know if this makes me SAD or MAD!

[Lee]

Well, I received an email form my friend, Kelton's Mom. She emailed a few of us to tell us goodbye.

It appears that people on other forums have come here and attacked the integrity of a valued member, not for the first time. What is worse, by doing this - people from this forum have started hounding her for 'proof' - proof that she has diabetes, proof that her son does, proof that her husband is in the hospital!

HOW CAN THIS BE POSSIBLE? We have many members whose children go to the ER alot for ketones - some kids just get 'em. We have many members who's spouse go to the hospital - it is sad and it is life. We even have members who have found late in life that they also have diabetes - that really sucks. But these are everyday events.

Who are we to ask for proof? Why do we even feel the need to ask for proof?

Most of all, and what makes me angry, why would we, a tight knit group, listen when a new person comes on and starts a bashing thread (that has since been removed!)

Why would a person who is not a part of this community sway our judgment from one post? Our judgment from someone who comes here and asks questions, and voices opinions, and shares amusing stories?

I just don't see how we, as a community, would let this type of juvenile, high school bs run off one of our valuable members.

I am saddened beyond belief that Teddi, KeltonsMom, feels the need to leave this family. I, for one, will miss her greatly.

I really hope everyone takes a moment to tell her not to go!

[Kaylee's Mommy]

OMG, that is HORRIBLE!:mad: I didn't know this was going on.. poor Teddi!!! How can anyone question what she's gone through.. i don't get it.. why do people have to be so juvenile.. grow up people..

Teddi, please don't go, you are one of my most favoritest people on the board!!!! PLEASE STAY!!

[jcanolson]

I'm sad and mad with you.
Unfortunately some people need to get a life. They don't have enough drama in their own lives so they take pleasure in causing drama for others. I guess that is one of the problems with ANY on-line community. You really don't know who you are communicating with, but asking someone for PROOF, that's more than a bit over the top. I hope she stands up to these cyber-bullies.

[Mama2H]

Oh Teddi :( I am so sorry that people are doing this to you :( Please don't go :mad:

[JohnMom]

I must admit I am shock by this news. I know I am new here but I have found this place to be a home away from home. A place where people can express their feelings freely, as it should be. I am sorry this is happening. I have found nothing wrong with anything Kelton's mom has said. Sometimes we agree to disagree.

To Kelton's mom please stay.

[KitKat]

This is just awful. I feel I am judged enough and this is the one place I can come and just be who I am AND be accepted.... A mother with a son with diabetes.

To Teddi I am sorry this happened to you and I wish you would stay.

[Amy C.]

I was confused by that whole exchange and don't understand what she took offense at.

I know I missed some details on what exactly was ailing her husband, but didn't let that bother me.

It is hard to chastise the whole group when most of us have no idea what is going on.

[Ella's mom]

Yikes! This is all over my head as I have no clue to any of this going on:o

Teddi please know and understand there are plenty of us who are not questioning what is taking place in your family!

[andeefig]

I'm not sure what to say, but wanted to at least say something! Teddi, don't leave! I know there are alot of us on this board at any given point in time and I'm not aware of the threads that you are speaking of, but it is insane that anyone would question her.

I know there have been a few "questionable" threads in the past, written by randon false newbies, where we question the validity of the issue in our own minds, but it seems as though everyone can see that they are transparent and they fall to the wayside (can't imagine why people write bogus stuff, but that's another issue).

But, why would someone question someone with her credibility?? Please don't leave! What gives them the right??

[Lee]

I was confused by that whole exchange and don't understand what she took offense at.

I know I missed some details on what exactly was ailing her husband, but didn't let that bother me.

It is hard to chastise the whole group when most of us have no idea what is going on.

I agree - I think it is more of the private messages she has gotten that are asking for proof that offend me the most.

Also, my intent wasn't to 'chastise the whole group' and I do apologize if it seems that way - my intent was to voice my anger and hurt that this happened to a friend on this site - I am deeply shocked. I would be shocked if this happened to any member and I would be the first to defend them.

[Lee]

This is just awful. I feel I am judged enough and this is the one place I can come and just be who I am AND be excepted.... A mother with a son with diabetes.


And this is how I feel to a T (only with a girl) and this is why I wrote this post.

[frizzyrazzy]

good grief! What happened?? Poor Teddi. I hope she reconsiders and comes back.

[CJ's Mom]

Well, I received an email form my friend, Kelton's Mom. She emailed a few of us to tell us goodbye.

It appears that people on other forums have come here and attacked the integrity of a valued member, not for the first time. What is worse, by doing this - people from this forum have started hounding her for 'proof' - proof that she has diabetes, proof that her son does, proof that her husband is in the hospital!

HOW CAN THIS BE POSSIBLE? We have many members whose children go to the ER alot for ketones - some kids just get 'em. We have many members who's spouse go to the hospital - it is sad and it is life. We even have members who have found late in life that they also have diabetes - that really sucks. But these are everyday events.

Who are we to ask for proof? Why do we even feel the need to ask for proof?

Most of all, and what makes me angry, why would we, a tight knit group, listen when a new person comes on and starts a bashing thread (that has since been removed!)

Why would a person who is not a part of this community sway our judgment from one post? Our judgment from someone who comes here and asks questions, and voices opinions, and shares amusing stories?

I just don't see how we, as a community, would let this type of juvenile, high school bs run off one of our valuable members.

I am saddened beyond belief that Teddi, KeltonsMom, feels the need to leave this family. I, for one, will miss her greatly.

I really hope everyone takes a moment to tell her not to go!


487

Very well put, Bravo!
That whole incident really aggravated me!

And those of you that jumped the gun and passed judgement on statments some outsiders made, well, shame on you.

Stay with us Teddi! I really enjoy our "talks".

[Nancy in VA]

Well, that makes me angry. I know she posted about trouble she has had with another forum in the past and someone joined here to attack her. I'm sorry to hear that these troubles have followed her.

Teddi: Please reconsider. I hope you'll stay!

[purplewowies]

Who would do this? And why?

I don't have diabetes; I joined so I could post if I wanted to and I could also learn a little about diabetes each day. And I've actually posted 25 times. I've posted things like helpful advice and things other people found "cool." I even introduced myself as non-d and someone said "You are still welcome to learn!"

But my question is who would fake this? Who would think someone was faking this? Who would WANT to fake this?! Who would THINK someone would want to fake this?!? I sure wouldn't! The nerve of some people!

Don't leave Teddi, KeltonsMom, whoever you are! Don't leave this awesome place! No one should make you feel so alienated you should leave! That message goes out to KeltonsMom and anyone else who has ever felt the need to leave just because someone else was bullying them

[frizzyrazzy]

Who would do this? And why?



A bunch of people with very very very sad pathetic lives.

[hawkeyegirl]

Wha? Obviously I've missed something...and I'm on here a lot!

I would think it would be pretty darn obvious if someone was faking this, and I never, ever got that vibe from Kelton's Mom. I hope that maybe she'll just take a little break, and then come back when things settle down.

[Caydens_Mommy]

I guess I missed all of this drama... Probably a good thing that i did.. I can't begin to imagine why someone would think they need proof of something like this.. This is crazy.. I have just recently started to get to know Teddi, and we found out that before you moved to where she lives now she lived in the same town as i do.. That was great and sooo unbeliveable.. I would hate to lose her now...

Teddi, please don't leave!! There are plenty of us here who do care about you and want you stick around..

[AmyMcCracken]

I guess I missed all the drama and I lurk quite a bit. I'm glad Becky posted this so we can show our support.

TEDDI - please don't go. You have valuable information to share with all of us.

[musicjunkie]

Don't leave...don't let some loser ruin something so therapeutic for you!!!!!!!Tell us who it was and we'll take care of them for ya;)

[RosemaryCinNJ]

I had no idea this was going on either...Teddi if you are reading this, please do not go...You were one of the first people to ever answer a question when I came on here scared out of my mind a while ago! (And Andeefig too)..There is no doubt in my mind or anyone elses here that you are not dealing with diabetes and for someone to imply that is out of their minds!!! Please do not go...I need you here..with us ("YOU GET IT"!!!! )Please stay...:( Amanda wants you to stay too....for my sake :(

[etringali]

Stay! Stay! Stay!

[MamaChrissa]

Don't leave...don't let some loser ruin something so therapeutic for you!!!!!!!Tell us who it was and we'll take care of them for ya;)

I TOTALLY AGREE! :cool:

Yeah, we are all faking this diagnosis. Gimme a break! :mad: Some people are pathetic it makes me nausious! :mad:

[Treysmom]

Please dont leave our wonderful online family. Don't listen to those jerks who said this to you.

[MamaC]

Teddi, I really don't want to see you leave. Internet trolls are just weenies who are afraid to go out and play in the real world. Don't let them win!

~~Becky~~

[jendean]

I think that is what makes boards less than human. It is hard to know peoples motives for being here.
I have seen "inconsistencies" on here from people I have met or know in real life, but nothing worth a mention.... I dont really care about that.
Being on a forum is kind of a fantasy world for people, we can all be perfect here. :)
I dont know what went on, I frankly did not pay attention to anything. I hope none of the accuasations are true, but
I dont know if there is anything that can be done either way.
That is why it is important to have local support too, I think.

[RosemaryCinNJ]

This is horrible....Teddi if you are reading this PLEASE DONT GO!!! Please stay!!
I need you here for Amanda's sake and besides you "get it"..dont let the ignorance of some mean spirited people make you leave!!! I feel horrible this happened to you..you have always been so kind, (you are kind) and to have someone harrass you in this way to make you want to go is not right..they win...dont give them that power!!!
Please say you will stay....I hope you see this because I really mean it! Stay for Amanda's (shes the one over here on the left see her??) she wants you to stay too, because she knows her mom comes here and found good people like YOURSELF who have been nothing but helpful, honest, non-judgemental, and kind!!! Please reconsider.Dont let the bad people win, then this board will go downhill fast and nobody wants that ever!!!!!!

[RosemaryCinNJ]

Sorry I did a duplicate almost post I didnt think my first one went through!! But I meant every word of it twice Teddi :) xoxoxoox

[thebestnest5]

I haven't been around much....so I missed all the drama:confused:...but...

Teddi, I am sorry...as you can see there are a lot of us that don't have any axes to grind. You are welcome here.:D

[susan]

I am on this board all the time and I completely missed this...It doesn't matter though, I hate to see her go..It makes me ill that someone would question anything anyone on here says, we are all here for the same reasons..There are times when I don't agree with everything that is said, but I would never question if someone was diabetic or not..I enjoy reading her posts and I really hope she changes her mind..

[BRANDYB]

It is sad that we all come here for advise and comfort and this is happening. We are a family and I could have not made it without the advise and friendship of our members. Please don't let others run you away. We all need to be here for each other and quit acting like children. I am sorry this happen to you.

[zell828]

I guess I am not sure what happened either. :o I'm sorry if something happened to hurt her feelings. I hope she stays.

[Abby-Dabby-Doo]

Teddi~
Don't let one or two people on this forum run you out. Too many people here care about you, your son, what you're going through, respect your advice, or don't want you to leave.
Without knowing all the details of what's going on... Some people, unfortunately they're everywhere, and they just ruin it for others. Try to ignore it, block them from PMing you (I'll help you with the User CP setting), skip reading their particular post, and don't let them force YOU from a good thing. Like some "others" that have been around here, they eventually just go away.
I care, and I hope you come back!

[madde]

I'm not really sure what happened.....but I would hate to see here leave. I have read many, many, many of her posts and would love for her to STAY!!!

[hmmmcormick]

I am so sorry this has happened. I know I am very new here, but I am sorry that Keltonsmom feels that she has to leave this forum to be safe from "attacks." This is a great place to come for advice and comfort and venting and all that kind of "stuff."

[BrendaK]

I was confused by that whole exchange and don't understand what she took offense at.

I know I missed some details on what exactly was ailing her husband, but didn't let that bother me.

It is hard to chastise the whole group when most of us have no idea what is going on.

There was a very very bad thread awhile back where 2 people were maliciosly attacking her on this board. These people had just signed up for the forum and had only 2 posts ever here. They signed on just to attack her. Apparently they had been attacking her on another nonD board and followed her here.

The posts by those individuals were removed from the thread within hours of posting them because of their attacking and malicious nature. So that is probably why a lot of people missed the whole exchange and don't understand why she took offense -- because the horrible posts were removed.

So I'm now assuming she's been getting lots of pms and similarly bad emails.

I'm so sorry Teddi. Please don't go, but if you do, know that you'll be missed!

[KeltonsMom]

Wow..Okay..:o

I get the message loud and clear..I will not leave this forum..I will, however, put the negative people who were bashing me on the thread that was deleted on ignore so that if they do come back in here I won't be able to see what they have to say.

Since what has been going on in my life the past week, Kelton has been granted an extension of 5 weeks to finish the 9th grade. He is enrolled in an online High School program and has gotten behind in his work and school officially gets out next week.
So, starting next week I may not be online much because I need to get him caught up in school.

Thank you all for your support!!

I need to learn how to ignore negative people and not allow their Junior High attitudes get to me..I am a better person than that..

[Caydens_Mommy]

Teddi, so glad that you have decided not to leave us!! Can't you tell you are wanted and loved!!

I am sorry you had to deal with the drama, but remeber more people care then those who don't!! :)

Good Luck with getting Kelton's things done!

[Lee]

I also want to say thank you to those that pm'd stories that are similar to Teddi's - I am only saying this so everyone knows she is not the only one...

[Amy C.]

That is good. You are a most interesting person. I enjoy your posts and admire the way you rise to meet the many challenges that life is throwing at you.

[KeltonsMom]

I also want to say thank you to those that pm'd stories that are similar to Teddi's - I am only saying this so everyone knows she is not the only one...
I am sorry this has been happening to other's..No one deserves this at all..:(

[albasmom]

So glad you decided to stay :D I too missed all the drama but i have read many of your posts and you have helped me alot. Good luck with Kelton

[Mama2H]

I also want to say thank you to those that pm'd stories that are similar to Teddi's - I am only saying this so everyone knows she is not the only one...

Seriously! I must live a very sheltered life cause I have never had anything happen like that here :eek: I am so sorry for all of you that have been attacked in PM's :( This is our SAFE place, this is our place to BELONG. I never would have thought that so much nastiness was going on in pms :mad:

[clb1968]

So glad you decided to stay!

[Mama Belle]

You must be joking. Seriously, I am blown away by this news. I can not comprehend what would possess people to question someone who has been such a valuable part of this online community. I don't get it. :confused: Teddi, I am glad you are staying and ignoring this ridiculous behavior. I, like others, have no clue about the details of what happened and with whom, but if any of them are reading this now ... shame on you.:mad:

[sugarmonkey]

Wow..Okay..:o

I get the message loud and clear..I will not leave this forum..I will, however, put the negative people who were bashing me on the thread that was deleted on ignore so that if they do come back in here I won't be able to see what they have to say.

Since what has been going on in my life the past week, Kelton has been granted an extension of 5 weeks to finish the 9th grade. He is enrolled in an online High School program and has gotten behind in his work and school officially gets out next week.
So, starting next week I may not be online much because I need to get him caught up in school.

Thank you all for your support!!

I need to learn how to ignore negative people and not allow their Junior High attitudes get to me..I am a better person than that..

Good on you Teddi. Glad you're staying. And good luck catching up with the school work.

[tiffanie1717]

Yay! :) Glad you are staying! I don't know why people have to be like that!! and those negative voices are the ones we hear over and over in our minds even though we hear more positive voices! I'm glad you are not going to let them take away something so valuable to you. And so valuable to us (that's you! :) )

[staciebco]

I had no idea this was going on either. And I have to say, it's ridiculous. Teddi, I'm glad you're staying. Negative PMers....shame on you! :mad:

[Adinsmom]

Gosh. I missed whatever happened but I wanted to add my support for Teddi and the others within our community.

[Noel]

Ok so I am just reading this now......and my 1st thought was

WTH?????????????

Now after reading that you are staying Teddi, I have to say I am relieved....

There are more good people here than bad, I say stick with the good.....

There are strength in numbers, and we gotta stick together.....after all we are a family right?????????

[Jensmami]

Teddie, as if you don't have already enough on your plate! I'm sorry people did that to you. I enjoy your post and I loved your old user name, Keltonsmom is cool too of course:D How is Mark doing?

[Sarah Maddie's Mom]

Hi Teddi :D Welcome back! Ignore, is a brilliant feature. Wise move :cool:

[MySweethearts]

I am glad you are staying. I cannot believe people would do such a thing, gee losers get a life. You are a very nice person who is always willing to help.:)

[StillMamamia]

Teddi,

I'm breaking my 'away from CWD' vacation (posting and chatting...not lurking once in a while ;)) to let you know

1. I'm sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo glad you are staying

2. although you cannot see it, I'm giving a finger (choose one :D) to those poor spirits who harrassed you (I didn't know anything about all this, and I'm sorry for all the hurt it has caused you).

Keep strong Teddi!!!!

Ok, I'm off again ***dragging my cursor very slowly towards the log out...sniff, sniff***

[Madisonsmom]

I am sorry this is happening to anyone. I for one dont understand why anyone feels the need to attack anyone on here. This is a place to come to for help and just sometiems to get rid of stress from a disease we all have in common.

We will not all every agree on ways to care for this disease it varies so much from child to child but we are all here for a commom goal. We all should think about this when posting responses to others or sending PM to others.

I miss everything that happened.

Teddie not sure what is wrong with your husband but will be praying for him and your family. Just ignore the ignorants of others.

[Scotty's Mum]

Just catching up with all of this now. Pleased to see that you are staying Teddi. Well done getting an extension to get Kelton's schoolwork finished. Looking forward to your future posts.

[Grace]

I need to learn how to ignore negative people and not allow their Junior High attitudes get to me..I am a better person than that..
Don't beat yourself up too much, you've been under incredible stress. Stress completely messes up the logic function in our brain. What seems so obvious today, probably wasn't as clear in the midst of the crisis. ;)

I don't know you well, but I'm glad your back. I hate bullies. :D This one they don't win.

[Karenwith4]

Glad to hear you are staying. :)
Karen

[jendean]

MAYBE we should just not have the ability to PM people, or we should be able to block that, or a moderator should be able to take out nasty posts. Since I have not seen the posts, I dont know just how "nasty" they were, how accurate, or inaccurate...
The fact to remember is that this is a board... a message board. It is a good feeling that there are people behind all the nice messages, but just like on ANY board, or any chat room, we have to remember that NOBODY knows for sure who or what anyone is.....
So, that said, I hope this gets resolved and that nobody who legitimately needs to be here, and gets support here feels like they have to leave.
Unless we want constant policeing, we really just have to take what comes sometimes, and brush it off if it does not apply.

[3js]

I think you can block pm`s by the ignore feature, not sure.

I`m glad you are staying, and I hope your husband gets better. I missed all of this (busy with pump start). :)

[twodoor2]

What happened? Have I been living under a rock?!! Well, thanks to Becky for bringing this to everyone's attention, and I really hope Teddi continues to bring her great advice and knowledge and support to this forum. I'm really sorry for this happening to any valued member.

[musicjunkie]

Teddi,

I'm breaking my 'away from CWD' vacation (posting and chatting...not lurking once in a while ) to let you know

1. I'm sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo glad you are staying

2. although you cannot see it, I'm giving a finger (choose one :D) to those poor spirits who harrassed you (I didn't know anything about all this, and I'm sorry for all the hurt it has caused you).

Keep strong Teddi!!!!

Ok, I'm off again ***dragging my cursor very slowly towards the log out...sniff, sniff***

I'm glad your staying Teddi,but on a different note: Thanks for helping me win the bet:D( I knew something would bring you back:cool:sorry it was this...I still think we should hunt them down:mad:

[ScottB]

I'm just now finding out about this and needless to say, I'm stunned. Are the people responsible for these attacks regular members of this site or troublemakers from another web site? Is there anything Jeff can do to prevent these people from logging on in the first place thus preventing them from making a post or PM?

I used to visit a Pontiac automotive web site that was privately run and if you were a trouble maker, the webmaster would record your IP address and knock you off the site. You could view all the messages and forums but you couldn't make a post or start a thread. The troublemaker could try to re- register all they wanted using any username they could think of but the registration wouldn't work if it spotted the comps IP address.

[ScottB]

I still think we should hunt them down:mad:[

Me too but all hell might break loose and Jeff might end up with a mess on his hands.

[MReinhardt]

Oh Teddi, I am not sure what went on either. I've had my head stuck in 4 feet of water in my basement. All that I know YOU too deserve support just like all of us does.

Glad you are staying!

[zeb'smom]

I am sorry to hear that such things would even take place here. Some people are just nasty and thoughtless. No matter what your problem with another person maybe a site like this, for the support of families struggling with a disease, is always going to be the wrong place to deal with it.

There have been a few folks over the years who I thought were hypochondriacs searching for a disease to fit some (often very odd) symptoms....but why on earth would anyone fake it? and why would anyone think that someone here was?

Teddi...glad to hear your sticking around. You always helpful and often funny and an important part of our community.

Robyn

[wendyc]

You must be joking. Seriously, I am blown away by this news. I can not comprehend what would possess people to question someone who has been such a valuable part of this online community. I don't get it. :confused: Teddi, I am glad you are staying and ignoring this ridiculous behavior. I, like others, have no clue about the details of what happened and with whom, but if any of them are reading this now ... shame on you.:mad:


Heidi, you took the words out of my mouth!

Shame, shame mean people!
If you are reading this, go and put your words to better use, like trying to educate people about D, not harrassing a valued member of this board!

[ADHDiabetic Mom]

Teddi, I emailed you!

But for the public record... we will all feel the loss if you leave! We need your insight, and I know you need a place where you can come for encouragement. Don't let a couple of jerks drive you away! :(

[ADHDiabetic Mom]

Wow..Okay..:o

I get the message loud and clear..I will not leave this forum..I will, however, put the negative people who were bashing me on the thread that was deleted on ignore so that if they do come back in here I won't be able to see what they have to say.

Since what has been going on in my life the past week, Kelton has been granted an extension of 5 weeks to finish the 9th grade. He is enrolled in an online High School program and has gotten behind in his work and school officially gets out next week.
So, starting next week I may not be online much because I need to get him caught up in school.

Thank you all for your support!!

I need to learn how to ignore negative people and not allow their Junior High attitudes get to me..I am a better person than that..

I should have read all seven pages of posts before I jumped in begging you not to leave. (I left my computer for one day to take my kids swimming on the first day of summer vacation!) I'm glad you are staying!

And for what it's worth (not that she needs to prove anything to anyone), I know Teddi off-board, and she's for real.

[momandwifeoftype1s]

I'm glad you're staying. You've made me laugh a lot.

Amy

[OSUMom]

Oh my I just read this!!!

Teddi, you have true friends here. I hope you know that!! We need each other. Please stay so that we can lean on one another. I don't know who is questioning you - but just ignore them!

[yeswe'rebothD]

Hey Teddi, so glad to see you are staying.

You know I've got your back girl. Sorry I didn't stick around the thread any longer, evidently it must have gone on much longer than I last posted... but I HAD to get some sleep!

How is Mark? Praying Kelton's schooling gets wrapped up quickly so he can still be a boy and enjoy summer! ;)

[hrtmom3]

Glad you're not leaving! Hope things start looking up for you soon.

[Tripletmommy]

I'm not sure of everything that's been going on - but I just think that this is awful! :(

Teddi - please don't leave! You'll be missed too much!

Edited to add: Looks like I didn't read to the end - Glad to see you're staying :):)

[Wendy12571]

First of all Teddi I am glad you are staying. And to those of you who harassed Teddi. I want to Say and this is for the pool lady also. MEAN PEOPLE S**K!!!!!
Wendy the baseball bat wielding wild woman...only joking.

[Tresstonsmom]

Teddi, I do not know you that well, but I have read several of your posts, and I have learned from things that you have said about D. You are a good person, from what I have read on here. Please stay on here, I do believe we all want you to stay. :cwds:

[RosemaryCinNJ]

Tedi.....I am so happy you are staying..:)

[redmcgee]

Yeah, I defintely must have missed ALOT, like everything that went on.
I have no idea what went on. I have enough drama of my own going on than to even think that someone on here is faking or not. If someone is faking then they have to be a pretty good liar and faker to fake diabetes.
Don't let a few negetive things ruin this forum. Their is way to much inspiriation things said than negative things. I don't know what I would do without this website. :cwds:

[blessed]

Teddi
I find it horribly sad that some people can be so insensitive and out right rude. I have had a little tiney taste of that myself on here, and personally I just block the person. I was able to go into the settings and now I NEVER see any post that particular person writes. I didn't see any reason for me to feel upset by seeing what they wrote. They were very unkind, and I so hope that you will know of the many many friends who care about you AND your family. What is that Christian so YOU ARE LOVED??? Can't remember who it is by, but please know that unfortunately some people don't make very good choices. PERHAPS WE SHOULD ALL PRAY FOR THEM TOO!!!
I hope Mark is doing well and getting back to normal. Hugs to you! Dayna

[fredntan2]

I'm glad your staying too.

just took my head out from under the rock. people can be so rude sometimes.
karma will get them.

[Twinklet]

Since I have not seen the posts, I dont know just how "nasty" they were, how accurate, or inaccurate...
The fact to remember is that this is a board... a message board. It is a good feeling that there are people behind all the nice messages, but just like on ANY board, or any chat room, we have to remember that NOBODY knows for sure who or what anyone is.....


I didn't see the thread(s) in question, but I agree with jendean. We really don't know who is real and who isn't on here. It is important to take some things with a grain of salt.

[Carrie]

I'm trying to "cut back" on checking CWD so often during the day :rolleyes: so I too missed the negative posts. Sorry to hear that you have to deal with that kind of junk.

[Heather(CA)]

I agree completely, if you feel someone is fake, don't talk to them, don't bash them...Because there's a really good chance your WRONG. I hope Teddy stays. IN fact, I just remembered something, when she said she lived in a place near to me (In a pm) I told her where I live, she knows people I know, and the people I know have a daughter with type 1 too. The golden rule should apply here...If you don't have something nice to say shut it.

[Chaser]

Teddi,

This brought me out of my lurking. I have enjoyed reading your post under your previous and current screen name.

Thank you for contributing to my d knowledge inorder for me to better care for my son.

I am very glad you decided to stay!

Loren

[czardoust]

I'm glad I missed the bashing thread (this is why moderators are essential). :( Whenever a person decides to demand proof, bash someone, insist they are lying..... we know what their life must be like. This is the one place I can come and be so OPEN, and we stand bound together by this. No one person should ever feel like they need to leave. KeltonsMom please dont go. I dont know what was said, but dont let the insecurity of one snert ruin your relationship with such a wonderful place where you not only find solice and understanding from others who live the same life you do, but a place where you can find so much helpful knowledge. I can tell you that dLife and the ADA forums are NOTHING like CWD. :( They are so dry and cold. Please stay.

[Mom2Will]

My two cents, Dessert Eagle was here when I got here and helped me so much (whether Teddi knows it or not) Keltonsmom has been an inspiration to me, she smiles when times get tough, I can see it through her posts. The eternal optimist that I need a lot of the time. Nothing like kicking someone when they're down.... shame, shame :mad:on whoever did this, glad I missed that post! Stick around Teddi, I for one need your sense of humor:o

[KeltonsMom]

I agree completely, if you feel someone is fake, don't talk to them, don't bash them...Because there's a really good chance your WRONG. I hope Teddy stays. IN fact, I just remembered something, when she said she lived in a place near to me (In a pm) I told her where I live, she knows people I know, and the people I know have a daughter with type 1 too. The golden rule should apply here...If you don't have something nice to say shut it.
Heather and I do have mutual friends, more than just one. Mark and I are good friends with another person who lives near Heather, we often go to this friend's house and park our 5th wheel in their driveway for a camping party, it is a lot of fun.

I just have one thing to say to the people who insist on declaring it their duty in life to bash other's and harass them. If they do not like what I have to say, put me on ignore..It is simple..

I have had many PM's from wonderful people in here with words of encouragement and have made some new friends over all of this. Life is too short to have to deal with negative people and I have them all on ignore.

I have also been asked for the names of the people who caused all this chaos and I have given them the names so they too can put them on ignore.

And if anymore new names pop up with nasty remarks they too will be ignored.

I love this forum, and it has become a valuable tool for me in coping with D. I will not allow myself to be chased off by by anyone for any reason.

So, ya'll are stuck with me..LOL

[OSUMom]

Heather and I do have mutual friends, more than just one. Mark and I are good friends with another person who lives near Heather, we often go to this friend's house and park our 5th wheel in their driveway for a camping party, it is a lot of fun.

I just have one thing to say to the people who insist on declaring it their duty in life to bash other's and harass them. If they do not like what I have to say, put me on ignore..It is simple..

I have had many PM's from wonderful people in here with words of encouragement and have made some new friends over all of this. Life is too short to have to deal with negative people and I have them all on ignore.

I have also been asked for the names of the people who caused all this chaos and I have given them the names so they too can put them on ignore.

And if anymore new names pop up with nasty remarks they too will be ignored.

I love this forum, and it has become a valuable tool for me in coping with D. I will not allow myself to be chased off by by anyone for any reason.

So, ya'll are stuck with me..LOL

You go girl!!! Oops - I mean you stay girl!!! :D

[suphillips]

Sad and mad, bigtime. I suspect it's part of the reality of putting ourselves out there on a public forum....there're both downsides and upsides, and we may all have to be prepared to steel ourselves to the potential cons in order to receive the benefits. Teddi, I consider you a great member of my community, and hope you'd consider staying....we'll miss you.

[saxmaniac]

I used to visit a Pontiac automotive web site that was privately run and if you were a trouble maker, the webmaster would record your IP address and knock you off the site. You could view all the messages and forums but you couldn't make a post or start a thread. The troublemaker could try to re- register all they wanted using any username they could think of but the registration wouldn't work if it spotted the comps IP address.

That helps, but there are ways around that. An IP address isn't unique to you or your computer. I get a different one all the time, and I'm not trying to do anything special, it's just the way my ISP works.

Sadly I see this stuff all time. Usually someone starts a new account with the single-minded determination one topic or have issues with one person, yet tell nothing about themselves. Thanks to the post count and history, these are so obvious. We know who's real and who's not.

[Bsbllmom]

Wow I am gone for a couple of days and all heck broke loose.

Teddi I don't know what happened but I am really glad you are staying. I don't think anyone should bash anyone. We all come here for the same thing and that is support. If you can't give support don't post or go away.

Diabetes is a big enough burden to handle without someone questioning everything you say or do.

So all I have to say is "Bashers go away".

[JenFur]

I have not been here much at all lately with all the end of year school stuff and now Michelle is sick again.:(

I'm sorry this happened Teddi, internet trolls are.... well, let's leave it at that!:mad: I'm glad you decided to stay!:D If you are in town sometime let me know and we'll have lunch or something.;)

[KeltonsMom]

I have not been here much at all lately with all the end of year school stuff and now Michelle is sick again.:(

I'm sorry this happened Teddi, internet trolls are.... well, let's leave it at that!:mad: I'm glad you decided to stay!:D If you are in town sometime let me know and we'll have lunch or something.;)
We are in town now, but we plan on a lazy weekend so that Mark can recuperate from his hospital stay, however, we will be back in three weeks..So if you would like to you can PM me your phone number and I will call you when we get back into town..Getting together to have lunch would be really nice.

[KatelinsMom]

Wow..I guess I missed all the drama. Crazy.. Anyway, I am glad it seems to be over with now. Teddi, I am glad you decided to stay and ignore the troublemakers. :)

[WestinsMom]

Wow! This is what I get for deciding not to read ALL the threads! I was on the phone with Momtojess and she mentioned this and I was totally caught off guard. Keltonsmom, glad you stayed! :)