[Marilyn]

Coyote, we don't mind new members, we really, really don't. We encourage them and want to learn from them and about them. Y'all came on here all at once and were very enthusiastic. We can understand that. You had found a cool new place where you could easily communicate with each other. Where the problems began was when we tried to be friendly and post in some of your threads, and were basically ignored. Or if not ignored, comments were made that appeared to be making fun of our posts. We tried to be understanding. Most of us just ignored threads that we did not feel comfortable reading or posting in which is common practice on here. There are threads posted by "senior members" that I have not posted in because for some reason I was uncomfortable with it.

Often, its not what controvercial subject is being discussed, it is the tone of the discussion that may be the problem. We can debate all we want, and sometimes become passionate about the subject, but when cutting or hurtful things are said, then there is a problem. Sometimes we may get a little preachy, especially when discussing religion. Some of us have very strong fundamental feelings on that subject, and please understand, if we seem to be critical and judgmental it is only because we care deeply about others and have only the purest of motives for what we say. It's hard to express the love that we feel in this text on screen form of communication.

I'm getting long winded here, and was taking a short break here at work. I hope you get the drift of what I'm trying to say.

If you feel the need to move on, then we wish you the best. If you want to stay and become a part of this community, we will be as friendly to you as you are to us. With very best regards, Marilyn