Straight Answers

2008-2-13 04:25:00

RJ wrote:

"This just goes to show to me, once again, that NO matter what I post in regards to quotes or my own thoughts here, others are going to have a problem with anything I say and write on the Keysters."

JJ:

Sorry you are feeling under so much fire Ruth. I think the group as a whole enjoys your quotes and accepts them for what they are -- something you thought the group would find interesting or inspiring.

I don't think Bryan meant to chase you away but it seems he did press a few buttons. Let me say this if I were to let criticisms of me take hold I would have thrown in the towel long ago.

Some people like the way I present things, some do not. Some like your approach some do not. So what? Overall, I really enjoy your posts. Some of them are inspiring and right to the needed point. Then once in a while you post something that makes me think, "Oh Oh, I wouldn't have worded this that way. She's probably going to get some flack over this."

I think we all do this from time to time. Sometimes my wife will read a post and tell me, "you'd better rewrite this one." Then when she is not available I will often delete certain phrases and replace them with something a little more harmless.

You asked a while back if members thought you were damaging the group? My answer is that you are an important part of the group and we would be diminished without you. Overall you do a lot of good and make people think. If I thought you were out of control I would put you on moderation and I've never considered doing this.

My advice to you and others that sometimes feel ganged up on is this.

Follow the highest you know being as harmless as possible in the process. Even so, others may be offended from time to time with you as they are with me. Do not see this as discouraging, but examine yourself periodically see what improvements can be incorporated and move ahead as if you have the approval of the gods.