Hello September & Guy --

First, Guy, you wrote: <font color="purple">I'm a little surprised there were no comments. I guess if someone else had shared this, it would have gotten some attention. </font>

1Day responded: <font color="purple">Personally, I thought it was a good statement...but also something I've been saying for a while. I think the statement is sooooooo true. </font>

I'd have to second that. It's unusual for people to post, "Yes, I agree," over and over. People tend to post if they disagree or if they have advice or experiences to share. That is called dialogue or conversation, and it is the essence of human communication. Moreover, this is a very short quotation. How much discussion can it realistically promote? Inferring that the brief quotation would have been discussed if posted by someone else is a suggestion (a) that is inconsistent with observation of the ebb and flow of conversation on the threads and (b) an interesting "dig" at people who have offered friendship and support. I can't help wonder, Gary, if this kind of subtle jibe is typical of your interactions with others and contributes to your sense of isolation.

Second, SeptemberMorn wrote: <font color="purple">My gut feeling is that it may be too positive for most people. Too many don't want to hear it because their disease has them in such a negative state of mind. It really is frustrating!</font>

I didn't find the post "too positive." I found it rather mundane. Nice that someone else just found it out, but not exactly a Eureka, let's send fireworks into the sky moment. I also couldn't help but wonder how you know whether people read the article or not.

In sum, I am feeling cranky about this line of comments. I take them to mean:

<font color="blue">People on the forums are cliquish.

People on the forums shut out certain people just for the hay of it.

People on the forums refuse to help themselves.

People on the forums enjoy their pity pots.

People on the forums refuse help when it is offered.</font>

September, I know you don't mean that. I don't know Gary well enough to know what he intended by his jibe. I probably am just being grumpy. Sorry in advance .