We Never Know What Another Poster Is Going Through... - Page 5

Stray · ‎04-20-2013

@Sandy Sparkles is one of the sweetest & kindest posters on the forum. I don’t take her suggestion as scolding.

Cakers3 · ‎06-17-2015

@SandySparkles I did not get into all the threads when she was going through her health issues. I saw some posts actually accusing her of making up issues and one in particular accused her of dramatizing everything.

I did not interact with her, at least I do not think I did, but the point is a person has crossed over into a new life.

I still hurt over what a poster said about me and my family and although she was told by others that she had totally misinterpreted my post (all I said was to ignore the trolls who show up at Christmas).

Nobody goes through life untouched by physical and/or emotional and/or spiritual troubles.

Whether we are aware of others issues is secondary to the fact that people are hurting. I know I have not always kept that in mind. Mea Culpa.

I do what I can and stay away when threads are flaming.

It comes down to control. See things my way or you (generic)are uninformed, stupid, pot-stirring and so forth and so on. Not realizing one's own contribution in the mix is what causes all the troubles.

Everyone has a story. Sometimes people feel alone.

I am saddened to read a poster has crossed over, regardless of not really knowing her. Everyone has a something to contribute here and in the world but often all they are capable of is contributing their own unhappiness by tearing down others.

So I applaud you for this thread and keep your spirit and joyfullness and strength flowing because you are the essence of my signature.❤️🫂💓

(Still would like some lemon bars, though.)

"" Compassion is a verb."-Thich Nhat Hanh

tansy · ‎01-02-2011

As is often the case, threads here have been deleted that showcased more vinegar than sugar.

SandySparkles · ‎06-13-2010

@Boomernichols wrote:
@SandySparkles Bless you for bringing this to the forefront of the forum. There are many who have never requested a prayer that truly needs one and has a heavy burden. People are always quick to judge and slow to encourage and lift others up. If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours......they probably need it!

@Boomernichols Welcome!🥰 Reading this beautiful sentiment made me smile!❤ I do not recall having seen it before, but LOVE❤ that you said, " If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours......they probably need it!" Those are wonderful words to live by.😁

THANK you SO much for caring to share!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

twentysixteen · ‎09-14-2017

"Kind thoughtful sweet etc." reply posts that are c&p cookie cutter templates with AI-type modified comments on hundreds of replies lose their individuality and warmth imho.🤷‍♀️

twentysixteen · ‎09-14-2017

@tansy wrote:
As is often the case, threads here have been deleted that showcased more vinegar than sugar.

True @tansy. Only a couple weeks ago multiple posters were scolded & chastised up one side & down the other on several threads but it all got poofed. Was a sight to see. 😳

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@twentysixteen wrote:

"Kind thoughtful sweet etc." reply posts that are c&p cookie cutter templates with AI-type modified comments on hundreds of replies lose their individuality and warmth imho.🤷‍♀️

Makes you wonder about their true origin.

THEY CallMe Mr Wilkes · ‎06-29-2016

AI generated "posters" are indeed a real thing on social media .

Particularly when the responses are generic, redundant, repetitive.

I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

@SandySparkles wrote:
The passing of our dear ECBG/Cathy got me to thinking of just how much we do NOT know the life challenges other posters are going through!! Although it was apparent she had been very ill based on the many posts she courageously shared in the last two months or so, nothing could have prepared me for reading that she had gone to Heaven! I am truly heartbroken, and the tears still flow when I least expect them!💔

She was much sicker than any of us could have imagined, and sometimes faced criticism as she struggled cognitively to share her medical journey with us.💝

Some of us will share stories and medical histories; some will not. As others have mentioned previously; for some Forum friends this is their ONLY opportunity to interact socially.😊

It would be so nice if we can try to make this a welcoming space for ALL.❤️ Until we walk in the shoes of another, we do NOT know what they are going through! There is SO much positivity and kindness here, so let us pass it on!!!😊

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

You are a lovely caring person there should be many more like you on this board

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right.

SandySparkles · ‎06-13-2010

@Cakers3 wrote:
@SandySparkles I did not get into all the threads when she was going through her health issues. I saw some posts actually accusing her of making up issues and one in particular accused her of dramatizing everything.

I did not interact with her, at least I do not think I did, but the point is a person has crossed over into a new life.

I still hurt over what a poster said about me and my family and although she was told by others that she had totally misinterpreted my post (all I said was to ignore the trolls who show up at Christmas).

Nobody goes through life untouched by physical and/or emotional and/or spiritual troubles.

Whether we are aware of others issues is secondary to the fact that people are hurting. I know I have not always kept that in mind. Mea Culpa.

I do what I can and stay away when threads are flaming.

It comes down to control. See things my way or you (generic)are uninformed, stupid, pot-stirring and so forth and so on. Not realizing one's own contribution in the mix is what causes all the troubles.

Everyone has a story. Sometimes people feel alone.

I am saddened to read a poster has crossed over, regardless of not really knowing her. Everyone has a something to contribute here and in the world but often all they are capable of is contributing their own unhappiness by tearing down others.

So I applaud you for this thread and keep your spirit and joyfullness and strength flowing because you are the essence of my signature.❤️🫂💓

(Still would like some lemon bars, though.)

@Cakers3 Welcome!🥰 Awwwww! I knew when I saw your nic, the message would be one of kindness!❤ Unfortunately, she endured some harsh comments but she did so with a graciousness few could have under the circumstances. It breaks my heart when I think about it.🙁 That is just ONE of the things I admired about her!😊

I am SO sorry for your negative experience!❤ Words are very powerful because they can hurt, but thankfully, they can also heal! There is a writing by author Bodhi Sanders called, "Don't Give Others Power Over You". It is very powerful, and I try to live by it.🥰

I appreciate your kind, uplifting words.💝 You can always be counted on to make someone smile!😊

I chuckled as I read about the lemon bars, and will make some this weekend in your honor, as I remember how much you "liked" them last year!!😂

THANK you SO much for caring to share today!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖