Thank You

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    Pani Midnyte Odinposted 14 years ago

    I'm not sure if this is the correct category to put this in, so I'm sorry if I put it in the wrong place.

    I just wanted to thank my followers, especially those that have offered their words of support. For the last few weeks, HubPages is what kept my level of happiness up. Every time I logged in, I had a few new followers and maybe a kind comment or two, but I have come to realize today that this may not be the place for me.

    Today I offered an opinion, possibly an opinion I should have kept to myself. And even though I felt that I made a valid point, obviously others did not. (Because you know, HP staff members should cater to your every whim and want even if it does go against their TOS *rolling eyes*)

    I logged in five hours later to find a comment on my newest hub, a hub I wrote just for the heck of it. I wasn't really aiming for a masterpiece in literature (I mean, it was a RECIPE, for goodness' sake!) and I think the person knew this, but the comment was very rude and... it upset me.

    So... I'm taking a break from HP. I have come to the realization that, if immature Hubbers who cannot handle someone disagreeing with their opinions are going to attack my writing, I'm too sensitive to be here right now.

    Right, so if I come back, I may regret posting this, but I just wanted to thank my followers, the people who have been so helpful in the forums, and the people who have actually offered good debates in the forums.

    Just watch, I'll probably be back in a few days or a week. There are so many here that really do inspire me, like Lyricsingray, for instance. But if I don't come back, I just wanted to thank everyone who welcomed me with open arms (Err, keyboards?) and let anyone who may wonder about me know what happened. Bye for now, everybody smile

    1. Marisa Wright profile image87
      Marisa Wrightposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Pani, please don't let that little altercation upset you. I made exactly your mistake, two years ago when I joined HubPages.

      I had been a very active member of another community and in my enthusiasm, jumped in with both feet, trying to be a good citizen of HubPages.  All I did was question the value of some extremely short Hubs.  Little did I know, the writer was someone very popular on HP, and I got well and truly stomped on.

      I got over it, and I'm still here.  So please, take a deep breath, and decide to stick around!

      1. blondepoet profile image65
        blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        I have learned sometimes it is better for me to say nothing at all.
        It is so true what you say.

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          china manposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Glad it is only sometimes you say nothing, where would all the humour be if you didn't pop in to nurse us big_smile

          1. blondepoet profile image65
            blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            I'll nurse you any-day China smile

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              pinkyleeposted 14 years agoin reply to this

              uh oh uh oh .... china you better be careful what you ask for lol wink

              1. blondepoet profile image65
                blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                LMAO while you are here Pinky can you say "Ahhhhhh". smile

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                  pinkyleeposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                  AHHHHHHHH

                  1. blondepoet profile image65
                    blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                    I am having trouble seeing your tonsils. Let me grab a flashlight one min....
                    Oh hell that's your ear-drum......so sorry Pinky haha.

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                china manposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                Its the fear that makes the whole thing so exciting !!  big_smile

            2. drej2522 profile image68
              drej2522posted 14 years agoin reply to this

              I don't get it. hmm

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                china manposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                neither do I - is why she is offering !!  regular M Theresa in stockings big_smile

                1. blondepoet profile image65
                  blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                  You weren't complaining when I bandaged your feridta broomathia last week ROFL. smile smile

                  1. drej2522 profile image68
                    drej2522posted 14 years agoin reply to this

                    bandaged his WHAT??

              2. blondepoet profile image65
                blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                LMAO Dre...

    2. Faybe Bay profile image64
      Faybe Bayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Pani Don't leave I have so much to show you and so much to learn. Don't go it isn't right!

    3. Stimp profile image59
      Stimpposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      You got one nasty comment, but you have alot of followers who support you.  Focus on them and not that one other person.  And, if you do get a comment that is nasty...you don't have to "accept" it.  Deny it and move on.

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    Justine76posted 14 years ago

    well jeeze, Im sorry that hapened to you. sad i hope a nice break sorts  you right out. It would be awful if you felt like leaving cuz of somebody else. Sorry I havent read your hubs yet, but Ive seen you (err all four of you) around..
    you seem real nice and it would be a shame for you to leave.

  3. TheGlassSpider profile image64
    TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years ago

    {{{HUGS}}} I hear you. I hope you'll come back. I really enjoy your forum posts and your hubs, but I do understand needing to get things together in your head as well. Try not to let what other people do bog you down.

    Blessings and light your way.

  4. blondepoet profile image65
    blondepoetposted 14 years ago

    Good luck with whatever you choose to do smileI have learned since being here sometimes it is better to keep my thoughts to myself if I feel they are going to turn into confrontations. No-one wins in arguements. smile

  5. drej2522 profile image68
    drej2522posted 14 years ago

    Geez...I didn't even get a chance to flirt with her...un believable!

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    pinkyleeposted 14 years ago

    i totally understand where you are coming from as i encountered such a thing the first few days i was even signed up ... i talked to some other people who helped me through it and showed me that these people are not worth "giving up" (only way i know to put it)on everything i had hoped to do here. i am thankful that these people did this because i do enjoy my time here.

    I have learned to just ignore or steer clear from such people who want to be rude and just down right cruel.

    now i get along with everyone as we all worked it out and it was all a misunderstanding. though i know this from the way it sounds is more than a misunderstanding, you will be missed and only you know what is right for you. never regret anything you say because for someone it may have been worth you saying it and opening others eyes.

    there will always be bullspit drama anywhere you go. the best thing to do is know that in your heart it felt right no matter who it offends or upsets because the number one person you have to think about is YOU.

    Basically don't listen to one bad comment and let it upset you to the point of leaving ... it's not worth it. you are loved here in the forums and your hubs! **HUGS**

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    china manposted 14 years ago

    Don't be so fragile !!    A forum is a place to get roughed up a bit and bad comments on a recipe aint gonna kill you !   
    And even those of us who disagree with some of your views like to see you here.

    Put the dummy back in, get that rattle back in the pram and get back posting!

    1. blondepoet profile image65
      blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I got told the other week that all the peroxide has gone to my brain. I'm still here though lol.

  8. Betty Reid profile image60
    Betty Reidposted 14 years ago

    Thanks for sharing your story.  I've heard this happen to other people too.  I hope your break is relaxing and you return soon.

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    Pani Midnyte Odinposted 14 years ago

    Firstly, I would like to note how extremely embarrassed I am that my break from HP only lasted two days.

    Secondly, I'd like to thank everyone who replied here, especially Faybe. Faybe emailed me and pointed me in the direction of some fantastic hubs that really shed some light on how I was feeling. (Although, Faybe, I don't do the whole armpit fart thing lol)

    I'm still going to try to cut back on HP a bit, but I'll be around. I guess I've become one of those "forum lurkers" that will never just go away. And, of course, I can't just give up writing my hubs. I even got about three new ideas while I was gone! Anyway, my point is that you are stuck with me! lol

 
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