I am disappointed in the direction I see this thread heading. The original purpose of this thread was to provide a place on the Budget Board for everyone to meet and greet in a friendly manner. If people want to express their fear while they go through a medical procedure, they should be able to post here without judgment. If people want to share what they have learned or received from a budget thread, they should be able to post here without being snubbed. Instead, I am seeing a lack of compassion and a clique forming. If that is the desire of some, I would like to invite you to go back to the Community Boards as that is acceptable and expected there.
I realize I live in a far away, rural setting and I dont have that much in common with some people on these boards (with the boards being based on the east coast and in more populated areas) but I have never liked to see a sense of disharmony or ganging up on anyone on the threads. Thats just my values and I am certain there are many others who dont share my values. But this thread was started with the intent of being welcoming to all and to get away from any one person being blasted or targeted.
If this thread dies because of my opinion I have posted here, so be it.