Marsha

Not sure that everyone knows but there is also a "moderators" forum that only admin and moderators can see/access. Just because you don't see a "public" reprimand or discussion between all of us doesn't mean that reports go unnoticed or not acted on. Please don't be too quick to judge whether your reported posts have been taken care of or not. Marsha

Since when does a Pro-LDS site require the members to develop thick skins? That is a rather hurtful thing to say- If I wanted to develop a thick skin I would frequent an Anti-LDS site. Since when do LDS members treat others harshly, critically, rudely, abusively? These forums should be an extension of Church. All of the members here should treat each other with the same compassion that Christ showed to everyone. Marsha, do you shuck your LDSness when you come to post on this forum? Do you do that when you step outside of the meetinghouse on Sunday? I sure don't. At least I do everything I can not to. Do you think that the men on this forum should shuck their LDSness/priesthood when they come to post on this forum? Yet more often than not they do. With their caustic, rude, biting and hurtful retorts they do. Where is the light of Christ in their responses? It sure hasn't been around lately. I live my religion 24/7- I eat, breathe, sleep, think, cry, laugh, learn,live my religion 24/7. Obviously there are those on this forum who do not, otherwise there would be no complaint - I am not the only one who sees this - Instead of telling us, the members to get a thick skin - tell the offenders to lighten up- put them on Moderator time out (oh wait, they ARE the moderators) - ban then without an explanation. You said that we can write what we want, well that is not true for everyone. I got banned and never once did I write a post that went against the rules of this forum, yet no one has yet had the decency to tell me why I was banned. Jason continues to be extremely disrespectful of the LDS Church and of the LDS Prophets. Yet he never gets banned. I reported a post that Snow made that I felt was way over the top and then the next day when I tried to sign on, I had been banned. So, tell me that didn't get me banned. I dislike the trolls just as much as the rest of you - but if you don't feed them, In Other Words don't answer them and they go away. So don't blame the trolls for the rude, caustic remarks being made to members - that just won't wash. So Marsha, No - I am not going to get a thicker skin. I am going to continue to demand that ALL of the posters post with respect and compassion- I will do so by clicking on the "report" button and by private pm's to the mods, for whatever good that will do. IGGY, I don't "shuck" anything. I also understand that this site is made up of LDS and NON-LDS and that there are varying opinions.... and most do not offend me. Now, I know that they do offend some and that is why there is a "report" button on the threads. If you take everything at face value then you will be hurt or have hurt feelings often. If you don't like the site or have multiple problems with it then start one of your own. The moderators do the best job that they can here. The "position" is not paid and most often a thankless one. Why were you banned? Guess you will have to ask whoever banned you because I don't have that answer. Even if I did I am sure that it wouldn't be to your liking or satisifaction. I don't/ haven't posted in a while, not as much as I used to but maybe I should. I am tired of people whining and complaining that their feelings are hurt. People open themselves up to quite a bit by not keeping their private life private and posting all over the forums the problems that others, quite frankly, have no business knowing. So if you don't want to "get a tougher skin" or "take things on the internet with a grain of salt" don't complain if you don't like someones response. Simple, eh?

Alaskagain, That is one of the best and most true post I have seen in a LONG time. TY Marsha

Not sure what you mean about "delete threads." There really are very few threads deleted compared to the number of posters/posts. If a thread is deleted it is after it is set to invisible or moved to the moderators forum for discussion. It is only done immediatly if it is rendered against the rules or being obscene, which is still against the rules.

Iggy, Could be but people need to stop taking everything written to heart. This is the internet. Anyone can be whomever they wish to be and most often say what they want to. I think people need to get tougher skin that is all. Marsha

We should all remember that we are from different walks of life. That this is an internet chat board/forum? We don't know the person sitting on the other side of the screen reading what we have to say. We don't know if that person has had a good day or a bad day. Saying that......... We HAVE to remember to take what is said "with a grain of salt." We need to remember that we can't hear the tone that something is written "said" and we need to stop being so thin skinned. There used to be great discussions on this forum but lately it seems as though that everyone on this forum is taking anything said as being a direct put down to them. Stop and think about it.

oh my, THAT is just too funny!

That is adorable. If you can't see it, look on the left side you can see the feet in the tree, then follow it back toward the right side.

She was a wonderful pet. Named "Flowers" lol go figure. Descented she was and would go to the back door when she needed to go do her "doodies." She loved to walk on a leash, had a harness for her. Car rides were the best, she would lie in the back window and bask in the sun. She also loved her baths. Even though they descent them, if you don't bathe them regularly then just like when we sweat we stink, well they do too but stink kinda like a SKUNK. lol Thankfully she never got scared or angry so must have been one happy skunk! Actually have kept my eyes out for another but some states they are illegal to keep one. Great with kids, my son was 2 when I had her and she thought he was her baby.

Dr T, I had a pet skunk once. Descented of course. Better than any cat I have ever had. Marsha

I just wonder what the bandwith that Heather has on here. I also know that as it increases so does her monthly payments.

Dr T, Do you have any pictures of Sassy? Maybe print some out and have kids and wife put them in the neighborhood? Also call the animal shelter and see if someone picked her up? I had a cat named sassy, a calico. Precious she was. Good luck in her return. Marsha

OH BOY wait till Winnie sees this thread!

How does someone deliver a restaurant? Elphaba They don't. I moved to where it was located. Produce on Ebay, nope don't think you can do that. I do buy from the local growers, just topped buying and selling my 600th dozen ears of corn this morning! Corn has only been in for a couple of weeks here, now off to find yet another field to get. Tomatoes are plentiful here now too. Yep love that ebay though.

I buy and sell on Ebay. It has been a great experience, BUT I went overboard in March of '06 and bought a Restaurant! It was quite fun but soon tired of that and closed it the first of May. I sold some of the equipment from there on ebay. Now I buy and sell produce. Much more income from that and a lot less stress. Marsha

Thats 100% where does tithing come in?

Well I still have you beat by more than a decade. But still going strong, little aches and pains creep up but when I see the sun shining in the morning I am happy! PS My birthday is Sept 16th, when is yours?

Well then it is WAY past my time to retire at 40. Am I the oldest member on this board? Can someone please help me with the stocks and investing? I have a 28 year old son that just doubled his income this year (to 70K) and would love to steer him on to some investments. Not finishing high school (MOM, I quit (at 16) I am a man now) So this mom said, "ok, you have 2 weeks to find a job and 2 weeks after that to find a place to live. Well, long story short, he did just that, been on his own since 16. I could picture him STILL playing video games in one of my spare bedrooms. Tough love, hard, but it worked. Our relationship is the BEST! He has given me a DIL and a wonderful grandson whe is now 2 1/2 years old. He has worked for this company for a little over 2 years and hard work got him where he is now. I would love to help him invest for his future. Thanks for any advice. Marsha

AWWWWWWWWWW so sorry - the male went quickly. He was all white.

I too will support this forum. I do agree that it would be nice to see a list of supporters. Marsha

My Grandson :) Well that worked, but how to make it small? Think I figured it out! Poor kid - already has the receding hairline, just like his dad. One of 3 pups, 12 weeks old now. Anyone want a chihuauah?

A few years ag my parents who were in their 80's came home, leaving the garage door open (as usual) oblivious to a car parked on the road near their home. There were 4 teenagers in the car. My father, feeble and using a walker FINALLY got inside and a few minutes later there was a knock on the FRONT door. Well anyone that knows them always goes thru the OPEN garage door to the kitchen door. Anyway my mother opened the front door and the teenage boy said that he needed money. She said, "I don't have any money." He kept insisting that he had run out of gas and that he needed even change to get his car going. Well, to make a long story short, after the boy raised his voice Mom's dog, a Shar-pei with a deep bark, came running and barking. The boy took off jumped in his car and DROVE away. (Man I wished my car did that when it is OUT OF GAS). I went over there a few days later and my mom said, "Do you suppose he was up to no good?" Ya THINK MOM? If that was one of your grandkids opening that door they would have to run for their life or get a good tanning! A couple days after that a woman in a very nearby town was kidnapped from her home, driven to the bank and told to withdraw large amounts of money. Thank goodness for an alert bank teller. Refused her the money, sent her to the bank managers office and called the police. Same people. Probably saved that womans life. I get chills still thinking about this even after all these years.

Whilie I would never ever condone this, remember he may be innocent. Sometimes children aren't truthful they are spiteful. Whithout knowing details (and I don't want to) only 3 know the truth, Him, stepdaughter and Our Heavenly Father.

Pictures? Would love to see some.

Just a question. Was your husband present or another male besides the 2 missionaries? Wondering if they have changed some of the "rules."