MONKEY MUSINGS DAILY OPEN DISCUSSION #53 11/24/09 - 1/21/10

[no rose colored glasses]

Thanks Muffy, that is scary 

[SunnyinTX]

Klaas, if you could take Fanny and CC out of your above statement, I am one of those "other people". And you're right, I don't come here to make it all better. I come here to laugh about it and stay sane. JSM's thread is a good place to be when I'm not in such a good place. [my post in no way should be interpreted as any kind of comment on the Fanny and CC situation. Not looking to get into trouble, zoo geeper,    just thought ya'll might want to know why some of us "other people" are on JSM's thread]

Tevye...contrary to what is thought, I do go to the banning thread to see how you and others are doing....not to spy. I seldom post there as it was made quite clear that I was not welcome. And that's fine. But I am concerned about you and other's who are going through difficult times. I will  continue to lurk in the banning thread and keep track of your progress. I am a cancer survivor and I know what you are going through...your positive attitude and your faith will keep you strong.

This for for Sunny and any other poster that feels like it applies to them:

Each and every poster on this forum is free to post in any of the threads.  The basic rules apply, as far as staying on topic and posting appropriately.  But no one poster or group of posters "own" any threads on here to my knowledge. 

[SunnyinTX]

http://www.kxan.com/dpp/health/Q-A-after-H1N1-vaccine-recall

Q&A after H1N1 vaccine recall
Recall of vaccine has many people asking questions

Updated: Tuesday, 15 Dec 2009, 2:18 PM CST
Published : Tuesday, 15 Dec 2009, 2:17 PM CST

(CDC) - The following FAQ is taken verbatim from the CDC Web site. It contains up-to-date info regarding Tuesday's H1N1 flu-shot recall.
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Thanks Muffy....our county gave out free shots this past weekend and my DG and  I decided not to have the shot.  Many others must have too, as the turnout was not nearly what was expected.

YW Sunny.  I posted the article here in musings also in case some posters aren't aware of the flu thread  Mere and other posters have been working to keep up to date.   

Link to flu thread:

H1N1 - Swine Flu - Novel Flu - information:  http://scaredmonkeys.net/index.php?topic=4942.0

Muffy, I am glad you did...I have been to the flu thread, but not lately....  my doctor told me early on that he would not be giving the shots as it was his opinion the vaccine didn't have time to go through the testing needed....

[SunnyinTX]

Muffy...if you are here...clean up on Caylee's thread please!!

Fixed it.  MB

[SunnyinTX]

Muffy...if you are here...clean up on Caylee's thread please!!

Fixed it.  MB

 

[trimmonthelake]

Sunny,I am sorry you feel like you aren't welcome.I would never hurt your feelings on purpose.   

Nite' 

[Sassycat]

Just like in real life, each and every person is responsible for his or her own behavior.  And at Scared Monkeys, each poster is responsible for his or her own posts. 

While I find it very nice that some monkeys express their sadness that they won't be able to post along with their friends that have been banned, I take exception to comments that Klaasend erred in her judgement in banning them.  Klaasend doesn't just ban on a whim.    I too will miss CC and Fanny Mae.  They contributed a lot to Scared Monkeys forum.  But I won't miss the inappropriate posts they were warned about repeatedly.  This was no misunderstanding.  They were even warned by email.   My advice to those that feel posters were unfairly banned is to go back to those posters profiles and read their posting history.  Right along with the nice, fun parts are some that are personal attacks and are inappropriate, particularly on a missing child's thread.  
I would also like to address "report to moderators".  The vast majority of inappropriate posts that end up being edited, a warning posted and etc. I find myself by reading.  There are very, very few "report to moderator" emails sent.  There are some on here that are accusing others of doing "report to moderator" to cause trouble.  Not so.  And just because a person does a "report to moderator" doesn't mean we take action.  It' just depends on the post.  I spend a large part of my time reading and going through threads, checking posts.  It's part of my job.  And I either edit, comment, or even screen shot and refer to Klaasend.  You may or may not see admin or mods up in the rafters, but it doesn't mean we haven't already seen the posts.  If it's posted, there's a very, very good chance I will see it or Klaas or one of the other mods will see it.  I read on threads I don't usually post in, but I'm there all the same.  Also, there is nothing wrong with using the report to moderator function.  It can be a better alternative to trying to fight with another poster, which can then get both in hot water. 

I find the best thing to do is to post on topic in a missing person's thread (some chit chat is okay) and post positive.

Well said Muffy.  I agree.   

[cookie]

geez...didn't know that there was a banning thread...which one is that???

[MuffyBee]

geez...didn't know that there was a banning thread...which one is that???

There isn't a banning thread, LOL.  It's JSM's Begging for Ban thread.  Link to latest thread #10:

http://scaredmonkeys.net/index.php?topic=6646.msg1036862#new

[cookie]

geez...didn't know that there was a banning thread...which one is that???

There isn't a banning thread, LOL.  It's JSM's Begging for Ban thread.  Link to latest thread #10:

http://scaredmonkeys.net/index.php?topic=6646.msg1036862#new

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thanks Muffers! I have been enjoying that thread a whole bunch lately! great friendly people over there...everyone has included me....I hope that everyone else feels welcome there..it is a good place to go after reading so many sad stories of missing or hurt children...sometimes a change of pace is good...

[SunnyinTX]

Sunny,I am sorry you feel like you aren't welcome.I would never hurt your feelings on purpose.   

Nite' 

trim...you are an

[SunnyinTX]

I got a Christmas card from my soldier today........he did it himself...it's beautiful.... am so excited!!

[texasmom]

I got a Christmas card from my soldier today........he did it himself...it's beautiful.... am so excited!!

That's great news Sunny!  Thanks for sharing!   

[MuffyBee]

I got a Christmas card from my soldier today........he did it himself...it's beautiful.... am so excited!!

 

[islandmonkey]

I got a Christmas card from my soldier today........he did it himself...it's beautiful.... am so excited!!

 

Thanks Sunny~as a mom (I hate the word stepmom as I love B as my own) of a soldier in Iraq, I want to say thank you! You have no idea how much the soldiers appreciate anything they recieve, even just a card to them saying "I am thankful to you for your service to our country", my oldest is in Kirkuk and I try to keep him stocked in goodies foe him and goodies to give the children over there, but more than anything they appreciate the fact that someone takes the timew to send a package or a card.

[Green Eyes]

CBB  I didn't see you on today or I should say yesterday.  I hope you get to feeling better soon. Take Care of your self.
God Bless

[can]

I got a Christmas card from my soldier today........he did it himself...it's beautiful.... am so excited!!

 

[can]

CBB  I didn't see you on today or I should say yesterday.  I hope you get to feeling better soon. Take Care of your self.
God Bless
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I'm sorry to hear CBB isn't feeling well.

Get well soon CBB! 

[can]

Good morning Monkeys!

 

[QuietMonkey]

Good Morning and hello Monkeys. I just want to say I hope I didn't offend or alienate any Monkeys over the last couple of days. It wasn't my intention and apologize if I was out of line in any way. But, today is a new day and I want move forward now. I do love this forum, and even the times I'm not logged in and don't post I'm always here reading.

Good Morning