We need to break up. It's not you. It's me.

[ShayBells]

I think there might be more negative posts about negative posts than there are FP+ posts.. And that's saying something.

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[P'colaBeachBum]

Dear Disboards, we need to break up. Its not you. Its me.

Thank you for the many great tips of advice and knowledge through the years, however, my attitude makes it difficult for me to continue our relationship any longer.

You see, Im an oncology nurse. I spend my days helping people fight through some of their darkest days. I also help transition many to hospice care. I count my blessings every day and am grateful for each day I have my health, my family, my friends, my job. My day to day duties can be overwhelming and often filled with grief. But I wouldnt have it any other way. I have the best job in the world.

Disney for me is a way to escape reality, really. Its a chance for me to hug my family tight, love a beautiful vacation with wonderful sights, sounds, and even smells. When Im not there I love planning our trip, and visiting sites like yours. I love finding posts with titles like you know youve arrived at WDW when&. or your greatest WDW memory of your children is& Sharing the joy other people post is fun. Living vicariously through someone elses trip report is great. These are the things that make me smile.

Of late Ive mainly seen many posts venting about fast pass, magic band colors, food critiques, parades that might be cancelled&. Visiting this site is not as happy for me as it used to be.

So you see, its not you, its me. I dont worry much about fast pass, well still get on rides Im sure. Whatever color I get for a magic band is okay. We usually go to the restaurants for the experience and atmosphere, not the food. If one parade is cancelled one night, Ill find another.

I have my health. I have my family. I have the ability to afford a vacation to WDW. And for all of these I am immensely blessed. My patients have always taught me not to take a single day for granted.

Flames may come my way. And Im okay with that, because you see, Its not you. Its me.

Brava!!! Very well said!

Edit to add...after reading snarky remarks here on this thread.....I agree with you even more. *maybe my post count isn't enough to state that*

 

[looneyric]

So sorry it didn't work out. Have a great life.

Please don't do that. That was very snarky.

 

[Allison]

May I ask if it is about you and not others, why bother posting this? It comes across as a way to slam people on your way out.

 

[rebbyparker]

Please don't do that. That was very snarky.

I'm sorry, isn't that the next line in the breakup scenario?

And not cool quoting my own post back at me, edited to fit your post. Feel free to skip responding to any of my posts in the future.

 

[Disneylover99]

It comes across as a way to slam people on your way out.

That is the way I see it as well.

 

[emilyindisney]

 

[Mkrop]

Dear Disboards, we need to break up. It’s not you. It’s me.

Thank you for the many great tips of advice and knowledge through the years, however, my attitude makes it difficult for me to continue our relationship any longer.

You see, I’m an oncology nurse. I spend my days helping people fight through some of their darkest days. I also help transition many to hospice care. I count my blessings every day and am grateful for each day I have my health, my family, my friends, my job. My day to day duties can be overwhelming and often filled with grief. But I wouldn’t have it any other way. I have the best job in the world.

Disney for me is a way to escape reality, really. It’s a chance for me to hug my family tight, love a beautiful vacation with wonderful sights, sounds, and even smells. When I’m not there I love planning our trip, and visiting sites like yours. I love finding posts with titles like “you know you’ve arrived at WDW when….” or “your greatest WDW memory of your children is…” Sharing the joy other people post is fun. Living vicariously through someone else’s trip report is great. These are the things that make me smile.

Of late I’ve mainly seen many posts venting about fast pass, magic band colors, food critiques, parades that ‘might’ be cancelled…. Visiting this site is not as happy for me as it used to be.

So you see, it’s not you, it’s me. I don’t worry much about fast pass, we’ll still get on rides I’m sure. Whatever color I get for a magic band is okay. We usually go to the restaurants for the experience and atmosphere, not the food. If one parade is cancelled one night, I’ll find another.

I have my health. I have my family. I have the ability to afford a vacation to WDW. And for all of these I am immensely blessed. My patients have always taught me not to take a single day for granted.

Flames may come my way. And I’m okay with that, because you see, It’s not you. It’s me.

OP there is thing called skipping threads, put it into perspective too no one if forcing you to read threads that contail whining or complaining.

I have had a few health issues this year, one where I almost lost my vision in my left eye, and YET I am able to separate life issues with issues about a vacation location. They are in two separate buckets of my life.

I want to know all the complaints, I want to know the negative experiences, I want WDW to know as well...WHY bc I do love WDW so much, bc my family does get so much joy and happiness and escape from reality there. I want them to fix things so we can enjoy it, I want them to fix things so my DVC investment is not a waste.

For me this is a big deal bc I do have money invested as a stockholder and a DVC owner, so this isnt someone just whining about a theme park either. I dont take my inverstments lightly and they are JUST as important as my health issues bc I need to make sure investments are sound so I CAN deal with other priorities like health issues.

I find this post extremely arrogant and condescending. But that's just me, not you.

I totally get what you are saying nharding20 I come to these boards to read a variety of takes on the parks, food, FP, etc - but I can only take so much of the constant complaining, criticism of others for voicing their opinions (look at post #7 for an example) and just general discontent with all things old or new.

Am I going to stop looking and reading the "DIS"boards - nope - but I will continue to make my contributions cautiously! If I have something helpful to post - I will. If I don't agree with something - I MIGHT debate it or offer an opposing view point - BUT come on people - what does it hurt to show some common courtesy to others who area doing the same

Really isnt that EXACTLY what the OP is doing, she and you are criticizing others voicing their opinions just bc they are negative.

 

[P'colaBeachBum]

Perhaps the bickering going on is another reason. This thread has become a good example of that...IMO. A good time for a time away. Tis the season for peace, joy, and good will.

 

[patty57]

Please don't do that. That was very snarky.

The original post was dripping with snark.

 

[Jennasis]

The original post is nothing more than an attempt to shame others and does nothing but stir the pot. The very fact that the OP ended it with "flames may come my way" indicates she is well aware of the incendiary nature and tone of her post. It does nothing to further the discourse of any topic.

If anyone feels the need to walk away, just do it. No need to announce it to us, or give us a lecture on the way out.

 

[ML_LovesDisney]

Dear Disboards, we need to break up. It’s not you. It’s me.

Thank you for the many great tips of advice and knowledge through the years, however, my attitude makes it difficult for me to continue our relationship any longer.

You see, I’m an oncology nurse. I spend my days helping people fight through some of their darkest days. I also help transition many to hospice care. I count my blessings every day and am grateful for each day I have my health, my family, my friends, my job. My day to day duties can be overwhelming and often filled with grief. But I wouldn’t have it any other way. I have the best job in the world.

Disney for me is a way to escape reality, really. It’s a chance for me to hug my family tight, love a beautiful vacation with wonderful sights, sounds, and even smells. When I’m not there I love planning our trip, and visiting sites like yours. I love finding posts with titles like “you know you’ve arrived at WDW when….” or “your greatest WDW memory of your children is…” Sharing the joy other people post is fun. Living vicariously through someone else’s trip report is great. These are the things that make me smile.

Of late I’ve mainly seen many posts venting about fast pass, magic band colors, food critiques, parades that ‘might’ be cancelled…. Visiting this site is not as happy for me as it used to be.

So you see, it’s not you, it’s me. I don’t worry much about fast pass, we’ll still get on rides I’m sure. Whatever color I get for a magic band is okay. We usually go to the restaurants for the experience and atmosphere, not the food. If one parade is cancelled one night, I’ll find another.

I have my health. I have my family. I have the ability to afford a vacation to WDW. And for all of these I am immensely blessed. My patients have always taught me not to take a single day for granted.

Flames may come my way. And I’m okay with that, because you see, It’s not you. It’s me.

Well said

 

[Rosanne]

Perhaps another Disney forum would be better for you, OP. I deal with a lot of "heavy" stuff in my work too and sometimes there are certain information sources/discussions I have to refrain from.

However, I have always known I can pick and choose which threads I read or respond to. I don't feel that the Disboards controls my mood/outlook. I control what I subject myself to. It is not the board's fault if it doesn't match my needs. It is my responsibility to seek out what I need and avoid what I don't.

 

[mesaboy2]

The original post is nothing more than an attempt to shame others and does nothing but stir the pot. The very fact that the OP ended it with "flames may come my way" indicates she is well aware of the incendiary nature and tone of her post. It does nothing to further the discourse of any topic, nor is it germane to this board for THEME PARK PLANNING.

If anyone feels the need to walk away, just do it. No need to announce it to us, or give us a lecture on the way out.

That's exactly what the OP is--a lecture. Forgive me if I don't respond with best wishes.

 

[Laz]

I have been on these boards for a while. I like to think that Pete started these boards for people to complain as well as compliment about what goes on at the Disney Parks. In the past, complaints have led to strategies that have helped us all have a better experience. When FP first came out, I remember a huge amount of both positive and negative posts. Eventually, we all figured out the best ways to use FP and passed them on to fellow DISer's on these boards. Presently, I am not a fan of FP+, probably because I am an old timer who learned how to make the most of FP- with the help of these forums. I can wait until FP+ issues are hammered out, people pass on their helpful tricks and hints, and then I will return to WDW and make the most of my valuable vacation time and dollars. I hope to pass on some of what I will learn as well.

The DIS is an eclectic community to me. We can make FP+ work for us and maximize our WDW experiences

 

[Vidia2]

+2 Have you tried the Trip Reports board? There's less venting there.

I agree with this suggestion! So much positivity on the trip reports board! I read that board exclusively for a long time. It's full of so many happy stories including ones in which people overcome many obstacles just to get to WDW. If you're looking for gratitude, you'll find a lot there.

This board seems to be more of a discussion board and that's going to include debate which is a good thing.

It's pretty easy to choose the sections that you enjoy and ignore what you don't want to read. I think this applies to the whole internet really.

 

[Laketravis]

"We need to break up. It's not you. It's me...."

Ummm......okay. Can I have my jacket back?

 

[mesaboy2]

"We need to break up. It's not you. It's me...."

Ummm......okay. Can I have my jacket back?

Forget the jacket. I'm just sorry I made that mix tape.

 

[Rosanne]

"We need to break up. It's not you. It's me...."

Ummm......okay. Can I have my jacket back?

 

[Meriweather]

You see, this is a board entirely about Disney, and by extension pretty much only trivial things.

Add me to agree with this

Sorry it doesn't meet OP needs. I'm sure she will find somewhere else.