Dear Belly,

If you need a break by all means take it -
but do come back. You would be greatly
missed. You're one of the fairest people
on this forum - with a big heart. And your
well reasoned posts speak to all of us.
Don't let some flea who bites (because that's
what they do) - influence your decision.
I know it's not pleasant - but don't read what
he posts - just scroll past or like with
shyte - side- step over it.

Hi there BELLY...

Try to stay the course ol' fella - after all, we're not dealing in 'sheep stations' here, just different views and opinions.

Dear O Sung Wu,

Neither Belly nor myself have any objection to
different opinions or views. As a matter of fact -
we appreciate them greatly and learn from them.
Sheep stations nobody wants. However, nobody
wants snake-pits or flea infestations either.
And it's both of these that make people want to leave.

Belly,

"Truly not sure why or even if I will stay, ttbn is one nasty uniformed grub". Are you serious? Are you that pathetic? A few posts ago you accused me of being demented. Really? I think that you should concentrate on your own problems. You are the only poster who reacts to me with such disproportionate and off the planet abuse.

I don't care what you think of me. Your nonsense has no effect on me. The last time you became so obsessed with a single, solitary poster just because you didn't like his opinions, he left at the same time you did. I'm not going anywhere. I'm not going change my views.

Whether or not you run away again is a matter of complete indifference to me. And, your hatred and inability to accept opinions you don't like is only harming you, nobody else.

Dear Belly,

Toxic people are the ones who will always
blame you. They will spew negativity,
insult you, criticise your posting
style, call you names, and in their minds
it will always be - your fault.

They always turn things around
so things you thought
they had done wrong are suddenly - your fault.
This is the hallmark of a toxic person.

The key to coping with these creatures is to ignore
them completely and as I said earlier - don't respond.
Don't honour them with a reply.

And remember - there's many who value and appreciate
you on this forum. You can be proud of your posting
record. The flea's bites don't matter or count.
A bit of disinfectant will take care of them.

Foxy I understand, I even know my response to our toxic twit is wrong
But has the place become so bad we [me included] are free to insult so often
Again will try to ignore the toxic poster
But will be FORCED to stay clear of most threads to avoid him
Remember how many times he jumped in to a thread ONLY TO INSULT ME
Have a great weekend
Have new thread in mind but would like, even if it targets me, to see others views of why new comers leave
BUT put this view firmly *some drive away anyone who will not share their views*
Without the right to hold other views we are nothing