So what do you do?

[Evil Genius]

To all those that think they wouldn't be missed, think again. Someone would wonder what happened to you. You're more noticed by others than you believe.

 

[judi]

I've been on the DIS for a long long time. It hasn't been the same in a long time and is one of the reasons I lurk and don't post often. Maybe this is the beginning of the end. Who knows.

 

[DisMN]

I am not left here, I choose to be here, so no need to feel sorry for me.

Well I'm permanently banned over there for standing up for myself.......
and even if I wasn't banned there I'd be HERE anyway. My choice.

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

I've been on the DIS for a long long time. It hasn't been the same in a long time and is one of the reasons I lurk and don't post often. Maybe this is the beginning of the end. Who knows.

I really don't think things are THAT dire, but then again I would problaby be listed as one of those who blows pixie dust out my caboose.

 

[DisMN]

I really don't think things are THAT dire, but then again I would problaby be listed as one of those who blows pixie dust out my caboose.

I don't think they're that dire either and just like the rest of the web this site too is dynamic...there are newbies (I mean REAL ones) joining all the time.

 

[RVGal]

There are several people gone from this site that never said a bad word to or about anyone. Not here, not anywhere.

That bothers me.

From what I can tell, the last people to go were simply questioning why. Repeatedly asking for explainations.

That bothers me.

It seems to me at this point, anyone who continues to question, discuss, or joke about all of this will get the instant message Buh-bye. Not a "hey, cut it out" or a "don't talk about X" or a "give us 2 days/2 weeks/2 years and this will all make sense". Nothing. Just the axe with no warning.

That bothers me.

I have many friends on this site. Not just this board, but on others. My son was diagnosed with epilepsy last week. For the first day, I did nothing. The second day, I talked extensively with my family. The third day I started sharing with the friends I've made here. I can't begin to tell you what an amazing support group you can develop through message boards like this. I want to keep that and yet...

Like the OP said. What do you do?

I don't like the sensation all of this is being swept under the rug. I don't want to be under the rug. It's dirty under there. I like to live out in the open. I may not like everything I see, but at least I know what is going on and can make an informed decision about where to spend my time.

So, in posting this, I guess I am sticking my neck out and exposing my jugular. Whatever happens, happens.

I have enjoyed sharing stories of our cow roundups and flatulent dogs and my son fingerpainting with the contents of his diaper. I'm sure the CB will survive without them if that's the way it goes.

 

[Fitswimmer]

The attitude from some people about the bannings is almost as sickening as the bannings themselves.....

Makes you wonder just how this whole thing began and who was REALLY behind it.....

 

[Aisling]

I would problaby be listed as one of those who blows pixie dust out my caboose.

Me, too!

 

[maddhatir]

Like TeresaNJ stated, I too CHOOSE to stay here and no one is holding a gun to my head. If spewing venom is your cup of tea, go to the other website. Personally its not mine. Have a good time.

It is not all about spewing venom over there- as people have said- there are good people over there- you are lumping them all together- you have good and bad wherever you go.

I have to admit- sometimes I laugh my butt off at some of the posts or comments- they are funny- not all are mean.

 

[bluesaturn]

I don't have any friends at this board (or "that" board). I mainly lurk, I don't post often. I don't want to say anything about the issue, the management of the board etc. I just wanted to say that there is plenty of negativity on this board. I frequently have to walk away from the computer after reading here because the negativity overwhelms me. Posters make snide comments about young people here on a daily basis (if I only had a nickel for the number of times someone mentioned 'entitlement mentality' or the 'evil of myspace'). People here might use family friendly language but what they are saying is no less hurtful. And the problem is it can be difficult to defend oneself here because it could be conveyed as attacking.

In life there are the kind of people that tell you exactly how they feel to your face in plain English, and you can take it or leave it. And then there are the people that smile and tell you what an idiot you are ("oh well bless your heart"), and expect you to take it sitting down because they were polite about it. On either board, I would prefer the people who can tell it like it is and then move on.

 

[maddhatir]

Well said Mark

It's not as if we all eat rainbows and poop butterflies over here either.

THAT doesn't even sound fun!

 

[Dan Murphy]

Good to see this thread still here, and civil, adult. A discussion like this can be very cathartic at a time like this. Hoping it helps produce the desired results.

Sorry to be missing you guys too, Misty. I am planning to be there again in Dec.

 

[TurboKitty]

It is not all about spewing venom over there- as people have said- there are good people over there- you are lumping them all together- you have good and bad wherever you go.

I have to admit- sometimes I laugh my butt off at some of the posts or comments- they are funny- not all are mean.

Also, I have seen that place be very positive. As a meeting place when this board is down. A place for a poster having a VERY tough time in real life to feel free to vent in a way that is not allowed here.

It may not be my favorite place, but it's certainly not "teh evil" some are trying to make it out to be.

 

[lunabkat]

THAT doesn't even sound fun!

Nor filling in the least...i guess it would be a cleansing diet...

 

[Scutapipig]

To all those that think they wouldn't be missed, think again. Someone would wonder what happened to you. You're more noticed by others than you believe.

That is a very kind thing to say and so true, too.

I know that I rarely post and have very little connection to many here, but I always liked logging on and seeing posts by the one who has a Doctorate of Philosophy in Disney and the one who has a half dozen children, one of whom shares a bond with my son.

You made this big, bad, beautiful world feel a bit more cozy some days.

 

[DisMN]

The attitude from some people about the bannings is almost as sickening as the bannings themselves.....

Makes you wonder just how this whole thing began and who was REALLY behind it.....

Nobody has the market cornered on their attitudes towards bannings......that other site gets a great deal of joy and mileage from bannings that occur over here.

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

Also, I have seen that place be very positive. As a meeting place when this board is down. A place for a poster having a VERY tough time in real life to feel free to vent in a way that is not allowed here.

It may not be my favorite place, but it's certainly not "teh evil" some are trying to make it out to be.

I guess it all comes down to one's own interpretation.

 

[Laura]

The attitude from some people about the bannings is almost as sickening as the bannings themselves.....

I agree.

And I think I've decided to answer the OP's question. I'm going to stop posting. At least for now.

 

[NorgeKathrine]

Like TeresaNJ stated, I too CHOOSE to stay here and no one is holding a gun to my head. If spewing venom is your cup of tea, go to the other website. Personally its not mine. Have a good time.

I'm not spewing venom, I'm speaking honestly about what's going on right now. If you're happy here I'm happy for you, but I do feel sorry for you in that you are being misled by the powers that be and what has happened to others could just as easily happen to you.

 

[Lureen]

Personally, I wish the people here would stop acting like lemmings.

Or to quote another cliche, people should really think before they throw themselves from the frying pan into the fire.