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[golding76]

Santorini, that thread was one of the most bizarre I have ever encountered on this board. It had a "mob mentality" about it, and many posters seemed to have lost their sense of reason. It was so illogical and bent on attacking Adore (who unwittingly, innocently posted something that set off someone and her minions) that one could sense the blind and frightening force of a mob from the words being slung back and forth. It was scary because anyone of us could be on the receiving end of such an attack if all the pieces fell into place. Who wants that? Who needs that? No one. That is why it is best not to be too open; I am now, and heaven knows what might follow.

It is better to deal with nothing but light subjects and in a very light manner.

[twinsister]

I'm glad to hear that adore is OK, but sorry she is staying away from these boards.

[dooBdoo]

On 1/3/2014 santorini said:

I am happy to report that Adore is ok. I heard from her tonight. She wants to thank those who were supportive of her on this forum, but the vicious attacks on her have made her choose to stay away. I can't say I blame her one bit. I was outraged at that hateful thread. I never dreamed anyone could be so rude to someone as kind and loving as Adore. I hope she will reconsider at some point, but I can truly understand her feelings after having read the hateful words directed at her.

santorini, Thank you for the update. I, too, am relieved to know she's okay but disappointed she's staying away from the forums. I just posted on another thread about this, too.

I wasn't witness to the events that upset her, but I had my own experience. I made the mistake of mentioning a devastating personal loss several months ago and a couple of established posters used the occasion to write hurtful, dreadful things. As happens here, a few "new" nicknames appeared and followed suit. I didn't return since my life and health plummeted at that time, but I decided once I was ready to start posting again I wouldn't allow a handful of unkind posters to dictate where and how I post.

Genuinely, I feel the overwhelming majority of posters are good, helpful, well-intentioned, and supportive. And, most likely, the negative posters (especially the "newer" ones) are created by only a few people hiding behind fake accounts.

Not having adoreqvc here is a big loss to a great many of us, but she certainly should do what she feels is best.

[Q_spirit]

i miss her posts. and will hope she returns. we need our positive influences here. (-:

[Mary Bailey]

On 1/3/2014 santorini said:

I am happy to report that Adore is ok. I heard from her tonight. She wants to thank those who were supportive of her on this forum, but the vicious attacks on her have made her choose to stay away. I can't say I blame her one bit. I was outraged at that hateful thread. I never dreamed anyone could be so rude to someone as kind and loving as Adore. I hope she will reconsider at some point, but I can truly understand her feelings after having read the hateful words directed at her.

I'm so very glad she's ok. AND I agree with Everything you said here.