the real story

[AngieBelle]

You may or may not have noticed that I have not posted here in over 2 weeks. The explanation is that I recently had reason to lose a lot of trust and respect for the DIS. In fact, Chris is shocked I've even been lurking here after what happened. I mentioned this briefly in chat the other day, so I've decided to come out and tell you the real story before rumors start to fly.

I'm sure you recall the near riot that broke out last month over a certain post of mine. That thread was, however reluctantly, deleted after only 2 or 3 days. Some people out there decided it wasn't enough that I had the thread deleted. Several wks after the issue had ended, a woman from human resources informed me that they had recently received a number of complaints about this long gone thread. At least one included the link to my journal. Because of these complaints, I had to write a witness statement explaining my side of the story, and I've been temporarily suspended while they investigate.

It has now been over 2 weeks, and I'm still waiting for them to get back to me. My manager, however, told me that he and my department are on my side on this issue. He said that I am a great castmember who just made a little mistake, and he can tell from my journal that I have a great love for Disney. Most likely I will not be fired, and it's possible I may not even get a reprimand.

Now, I don't know if the people who did this to me are regular posters here or on a certain other board or if they are just sadistic lurkers, but it has become very clear to me that I have enemies here. My posts both here and in my journal will be much more carefully composed since it has become difficult to know who I can trust or even what I can reveal about myself without being ridiculed. (you may have noticed I made no mention of this incident in my journal. I also took the link to my journal out of my signature.)

The reason I can not bring myself to leave here altogether is because I know that I still have real friends out there who can accept me for who I am. I mean where else can you have over 50 people wishing you happy birthday or congratulating you when you have a success? Or the way I was treated as a celebrity during the college program...that's a big reason why I felt more comfortable being open about my life than I should have been.

 

[JAP]

Again, I am sorry this happened to you.

 

[zurgswife]

Good Luck Angie....I hope all turns out well.....

Having had access to the CM Board when I worked for TDS I remember reading posts with similar comments to yours but to a limited audience (other CM's). So, your not the only one to vent here but the only one I've heard that got suspended....

Sorry to hear about your troubles...why anyone would be that spiteful is beyond me....

 

[believe]

I will keep your situation in my prayers. Please feel free to PM me if you want someone to talk to. I will also pray for those who felt the need to add this burden to you.

 

[DaisyDebbie]

This is one of those life lessons Angie. Life if not all Disney and Pixie Dust and you can't be so trusting. Especially on an internet board.

There are many nice, good people who post on the DIS, but there are just as many unhappy, not so nice people too.

 

[Adrianna]

I don't think it was quite a "near riot," but it doesn't take much to freak people out around here, and I've only been here a couple months.

You just need to not take this board so seriously. There will always be people who don't like you (you generally, I mean anybody) or don't agree with you. The process of maturing and growing is to "do your thing" and "be yourself" despite what others think. If you try to "be what everyone wants you to be" you short yourself, and in turn, your friends/family. Believe me, I know.

So chalk it up as a learning experience, and a way to grow, and just let it go and let whoever wants to talk, talk. So what? Be strong and pretty much, get over it and do what makes you happy.

 

[Itsanalias]

Originally posted by DaisyDebbie
There are many nice, good people who post on the DIS, but there are just as many unhappy, not so nice people too.

I don't think that's an accurate statement. I'd say the number of not so nice people on this board pales in comparison to the number of genuine people on this board. However, when 50,000 people get together anywhere, there will be some not so nice ones, but they'll be in the minority.

Angie, I'm sorry you're going through this and I hope nothing comes of it but a lesson learned the hard way.

 

[WilmaBud]

Unbelievable! I never saw the big deal about your original post in the first place - couldn't believe the flap it created. This, now, is just ridiculous. Some people will stop at nothing to prove a point. It's pathetic, really. I'm very sorry you have to deal with this.

 

[babar]

I have to agree with WilmaBud. Whoever did this to you is really pathetic. What kind of bitter, mean-spirited person would do this to someone?

I'm sorry Angie, you made a small mistake and someone else is a very small person.

 

[Grog]

Sorry to hear about that. Some people have so little going on in their lives that it makes them feel better to try and tear down someone else. If they felt that strongly they should have just posted or PMed you about it. The course they took, possibly costing someone's livelihood (and in your case, your dream of working for Disney), makes them a lowlife troll, IMHO.

 

[TigerBear]

WilmaBud just took the words out of my mouth. I really can NOT believe this - it absolutely sucks!!

Best wishes always, Angie.

 

[RitaZ.]

Angie, I'm so sorry to hear that. Simply ridiculous!!! Hang in there. {{{hugs}}}

 

[jrmasm]

Mean people suck!!

Hope things get better soon!

 

[Briar Rose 7457]

sigh. I am so sorry this happened to you, Angela, and I hope it all works out for you.

the Dis is a huge board, has been written up in all sorts of newspapers and magazines. I suspect Disney management reads the Dis toget customer feedback. Other people have had "issues" with WDW management because of what was posted on these boards. it may be that, despite what was siad to you, no one "tattled" on you at all, that management found that post, and the link, without anyone's help.

as for that "certain other board" I think you ought to visit it again before you lay blame there.

 

[grinningghost]

As usual, I'm in the dark about the whole thing. I must have missed the thread that caused the controversy. In any case, it sounds pretty miserable, and I really hope that everything works out for you AB. You've always been a very sweet contributor to these boards - there's no reason you should be going through all this trouble right now. Best wishes for better things soon.

 

[Piglet]

So sorry that happened. I wish you the best of luck with everything and hope that things work out at WDW.

Please let us know when you start back, I am looking forward to finding you at the World when my family visits the end of October.

Melinda

 

[Beauty]

Angie I'm so sorry for what happened and I sincerely hope that nothing comes from this. Your love of Disney has always shown so bright and I do believe your place is at Disney.

 

[Pugsley]

Wow, I’m sorry that happened to you and it’s really sad that people can be so mean spirited. I was among those who really didn’t see anything wrong with your post, but now I see that the people who were trying to warn you were right. It’s true that when you have such a large group of people in one place, there are going to be some bad apples. It’s a good lesson to all of us to be careful of how much we share on the Internet. Some people just get off on hurting other people.

 

[caitycaity]

i pm'd you angie. it's hard to learn that there are people out there who are so cruel.

i truly hope it all works out for you.

 

[Toby'sFriend]

I'm very sorry to hear about your job Angie.

If it will help at all I will be happy to send an email to Disney stating that over the years I have found your posts to be filled with the happy traits that tend to make for excellent WDW employees. Like Beauty said, I do think you have a love for Disney that in the end makes you a real asset to the company.