Leaving this board

[Corryn]

I'm gonna agree with you.
I posted my "opinion/advice" just the other day and someone took it and quoted it and told me a thing or two about parenting!

So I just posted back why I feel the way I do.

One thing while posting on these boards:
Words written and words said have two different meanings. I know I've been guilty of writing something that sounds bad, but if I were to say it out loud to a friend,it sounds harmless.

If someone is bantering and accusing you, hold your breath and write a tongue in cheek response that can go either way.

No matter what you say,
Say It With A Smile!!!! It takes people off-guard!

 

[dwkwootton]

Corryn, an excellent point on the written word vs the spoken word.

 

[Corryn]

Well, Thank You

 

[Aisling]

ChrisnSteph, even though I agreed with your position in the other thread, it bothers me when people need to announce to everyone that they will no longer participate on a board.

If you want to leave, just leave. Your taking everyone's time on a new thread just to announce that you're leaving is EXACTLY the kind of high school behavior you accuse others of doing.

Hi Mike, nice to meet you, but please don't speak for me.
ChrisnSteph wasn't "taking my time".

And by the way, you just proved her point.

 

[MickeyB426]

Hi Mike, nice to meet you, but please don't speak for me.
ChrisnSteph wasn't "taking my time".

And by the way, you just proved her point.

I edited my post so you wouldn't feel included.

 

[DisneyNutMary]

Hi ChrisnSteph!
I sent you an e-mail, hope you'll read it.
Sorry you've had a bad time here. I suggest you visit some other boards, lurk here for a while- there's a ton of valuable info here. And maybe come back as a poster in the future.....you'll find different people here at different times, and maybe you'll have a more positive experience in the future.

 

[pjpoohbear]

I know that there will be differing opinions on most every topic, but everyone has the option not to recieve e-mails from others on this board. It is in your options (userCP) and it is your choice to leave it on or off.

Penny

 

[Houzer]

Oh my...but unfortunetly I know what Chrisnsteph is talking about. I have replied and also posted a few things and had a great deal of negativity out of the post. I don't mind constructive critisism but I have noticed that as of late things have gotten a little harsh. I have found myself just sitting back and reading rather then posting. I am wondering what the administrators are thinking about all of this? I think that is what they are called...you know the people that monitor the posts. Anyway I hope Chrisnsteph come back and just view for a while and see how things go and then if you don't want to be involved then you can make that decission. I also pray all goes well with your children and thank-you for having such open and large hearts for doing what you are for them. Pauline

 

[Realityfreakaholic]

I hope you dont leave either. I know my opinions may vary from other posters but everyone is entiltled to their opinion. I will say I agree with your post on the bathroom issue. It doesn't make us right or wrong..it is an OPINION. I respected the other posters issues and did not judge them and I dont think it's fair for them to judge you or I.

 

[Disney Fans]

I myself just stared posting this past month. I had read only a few times on this web site over this past year, and then when I got this really good deal for one of the cruises I joined and wanted to pass the good word, in hopes of helping others. I also got two really rude people but then everyone else starting trying to get back on track about helping and telling each another if they also got a good deal or asking how to maybe get a good deal.
Heres what I say to those who run into sad, rude and unhappy people.
In this day and age - We have to stand up and try and do the right thing, be positive for the youth of America, it doesn't matter if it is in business, at home or play(like this disboards). Because if we don't do this and give into the others who want to bring others down in family and life then this world will go down futher and we need to make it stronger and safer for our childern and further generations to come.
Be strong and happy and just try and pass that on and just ignore the other stuff because at the end of the day we all want to go to bed happy- right-, I just wanted to let you know that the more people that stick together and do the right thing will in the end be the happiest.
Just maybe next time try and say whatever you mean in a more kind way if possible.

 

[Aisling]

I edited my post so you wouldn't feel included.

Thanks, Mike!

 

[minniemouse1]

Well I too have been the person who once has written something I later wish I hadn't (not in this particular post) but the written word here on the boards is definately misinterpreted very often as being offending or insulting to others and then provokes less than favorable responses. If someone quit everytime a nasty reply was left unfortunately there would be alot less members.

I think that if you want to leave that you should just leave or what seems more reasonable, take a break from the boards, and not feel you have to announce it to everyone. Sorry but IMHO it just seems kind of strange. PM the wonderful people you have met so they know where you will be and nevermind about the others. And don't forget to remove your personal info so you cannot be PM'd by the awful dismembers that just couldn't let it go.

Good luck with all of your children. I wish you all the best.

 

[married2grumpy]

You can't take anything said on this board too seriously. You have to remember that no one hear truly knows you or your personal situation. I've been PM'd with hate messages because of some of my opinions but I am entitled to have them whether they are popular or not. In some of your posts you have invited people to "flame away". I think people got upset because you said it was "weird" to bring a 9 year old into a ladies bathroom. With that statement you offended many of us who do bring our sons in. You have to expect a comment like that to bring out many emotions. I don't think anyone was trying to attack you, pick apart your posts or force you to quit posting. When a thread is going one way and someone posts the opposite it will inevitably turn into a debate, especially when it comes to parenting and children. We all have different opinions and views and that's what makes the world go round.

I too have been discouraged by posts that I felt were personal attacks and took time off from these boards as needed.

I do somewhat agree with MickeyB426. I will not ask you to stay if you don't want to. That is a decision you have to make on your own. Good luck!

 

[DVCajun]

The virtual world can be a little strange until you get used to it. I've kind of learned to keep my comments benign and let disagreeable comments roll off for the most part.

I don't know if you're a part of any other message board communities, but I know from personal experience that the DIS is a pretty friendly place relatively speaking. Not to say that there aren't some heated discussions now and then, but typically things stay adult.

I wouldn't take it personally. It can be tough getting a Disney fix in the middle of the week without the DIS.

BTW, I would look sideways at a 9 year old boy in the women's room too.... wouldn't say anything, but I'd probably be thinking, "wierd...."

 

[pediatric-rnp]

Just as in real life, there will always be those who are ignorant in the "spoken word", on the computer there will always be those ignorant in the "written word". There will always be those who feel it's "their way or the highway" in both worlds also, as well as those who have a strong need to get the last word in, no matter what, and no matter how mean or foolish they may sound. I sometimes think boards such as this one are a magnet for those people. I love lurking in this board, as it is a wealth of information, and I do post at times, but I find it amazing how rude people can be, and how easily they disregard others feelings. I hope you can sleep on it tonight and not sign off forever - if you do, I strongly reiterate what others have suggested - take your email info off.

 

[cristit14]

I hope you don't leave either. I really have enjoyed your posts. Some of them have made me laugh out loud.
I too have noticed that there seems to be a lot more harshness with some of the posts lately. I am hoping that is just a passing phase.

 

[Corryn]

I too have noticed that there seems to be a lot more harshness with some of the posts lately. I am hoping that is just a passing phase.

Maybe it's the moon.......

 

[rejobako]

I post on a few other boards, and this one is by far the most civil. But every successful board with this many members is bound to have a few who have a different idea of when a friendly debate becomes an argument. I ran into this a week or so ago when I attempted to answer a general question on another thread, only to be accosted via PMs and even seperate threads by the person I responded to, accusing me of lying about my background, trying to belittle him, etc.

The guy was so adamantly over-the-top with misguided indignation, I found the whole experience terribly amusing. The situation has cooled off now, and if I encounter him on another thread, I'll bear no grudge, because there are about a million things that I will concern myself before I worry about being misunderstood or attacked on a message board. Frankly, I enjoy a bit of good-natured bantering, but I've been around here long enough to know that most members (and the moderators) would rather we all play nice. So, can't we all just get along?

 

[CarolAnnC]

And on that note, we shall end the discussion.

Now, please let's return to our topic here of Disney Cruise Line!! Thank you so much folks!!