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davsand

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20. THANK YOU for coming in here and talking to us--ALL of you!!
Wed Apr 18, 2012, 10:29 PM
Apr 2012

Stinky, you were doing a job--a volunteer job at that. No heartache here--it is what it is and we all move on together. You remain one of my favorite non-creepy clowns!

To the hosts here, I had no idea that I was violating any sort of protocol by not contacting you guys directly. Mea Culpa. No slight was intended, I assure you. Again, you are doing a volunteer job and I deeply appreciate the gift of time and energy you give us all.

To all who have come here with an intent to sooth raw nerves, bless you. This caring and sharing is what made the original DU such a wonderful community--such a haven--when we all needed one terribly. We are not a pack of rabid animals eating the young, we are a group of like minded people who maybe have differences of opinions on specific things. I've seen the phrase "herding cats" applied in this context before, but given the general lack of civility in not just the political arenas, but also life in general, I have to say seeing this kind of response does much to refresh my overall faith in the whole system.

Peace to you all.



Laura

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Thank you for being so forthright, Stinky MorningGlow Apr 2012 #1
hey Stinky! Howler Apr 2012 #2
Thank you for explaining the background to this situation. kentauros Apr 2012 #3
I don't usually come here, but I wanted to thank Stinky for making this post cbayer Apr 2012 #4
I Agree with EVERYTHING cBayer said!!! Howler Apr 2012 #6
Thank you Stinky for explaining things to everyone here... icymist Apr 2012 #5
I didn't get one either, Icymist mysticalchick Apr 2012 #11
only SOP violations go to the hosts maddezmom Apr 2012 #16
can you help a novice out with a few definitions? orleans Apr 2012 #23
sure maddezmom Apr 2012 #24
thanks for this orleans Apr 2012 #29
Dear Stinky, findrskeep Apr 2012 #7
Thank you. I'm really sorry this happened. Stinky The Clown Apr 2012 #12
I believe that you will find this group a really forgiving bunch Stinky. icymist Apr 2012 #13
You so deserve a big hug... OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #26
I second that! kentauros Apr 2012 #30
This entire thing is a bunch of crap Ricochet21 Apr 2012 #8
I was thinking the same exact thing findrskeep Apr 2012 #9
you CANNOT hide from Neptune Ricochet21 Apr 2012 #18
Nuff said. DeSwiss Apr 2012 #32
Thanks Stinky rosesaylavee Apr 2012 #10
I would also like to apologize... cyberswede Apr 2012 #14
You are so Cool CyberSwede!!! Howler Apr 2012 #15
I agree with Howler Ricochet21 Apr 2012 #19
Thank you for posting Cyberswede findrskeep Apr 2012 #17
I missed you when I posted downthread. It was not an intended slight. davsand Apr 2012 #21
THANK YOU for coming in here and talking to us--ALL of you!! davsand Apr 2012 #20
Thanks Stinky. Cleita Apr 2012 #22
this has to be a record for the most positivity for a closed topic and mea culpa i've ever seen NuttyFluffers Apr 2012 #25
So totally agree with you! Delphinus Apr 2012 #28
Wow! Thank you Stinky and Cyberswede! magical thyme Apr 2012 #27
That was very brave, Stinky BlueToTheBone Apr 2012 #31
Well said. kimmerspixelated Apr 2012 #33
This what I love about this group sandyshoes17 Apr 2012 #34
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