Posted by shar on May 10, 2003, at 14:31:39
In reply to Leave Beardy alone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, posted by fayeroe on May 10, 2003, at 14:03:33
Well, no names in this post.
A general question: is it so awful to ask about and after someone you've become fond of? Or, to express sadness about their absence? Or, to extend well-wishes? Or, to say one wants them to come back? Or, is there some undercurrent I am missing here?
Over time, there have been several posters that I "posted to" even though they were no longer here. Thinking that if they lurked, they might like being remembered, and I might be lucky enough to hear a word from them (like: I'm doing well.).
For all your good intentions in wanting to protect someone (I suppose that's what you're doing), it's really odd to me that fond expressions about missing someone or wanting to hear from someone long gone, generates so much hostility (as in the "Leave XXXXXXX alone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" title of your post).
Even if someone posts something not so nice, as was done in this thread, others of us may still feel quite fond of the missing comrade.
However, if we do, in fact, sicken any poster, then I am glad he or she stays away, and thus will have a better chance of feeling good.
Shar
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