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Posted by NikkiT2 on May 29, 2005, at 8:15:54
I'm just popping by.. so thought I'd drop in a quick message.
I will return properly at some point, but in the mean time I will only be posting / reading on PB Books.
I will no longer offer any IT support, or help with any IT problems. Thanks to a mail I received I've decided its simply not worth it in the current PB Climate. I have only ever tried to help, and while I realise I always try and use basic language, and basic solutions, it seems some people are unhappy with this. After 14 years in IT, the one thing I know is that you start with the simplest answer and work up from that. You also use the most basic language until you know how proficient your "customer" is.
But not to worry, you needn't worry about this again.I also won't be offering any direct support. Those that know me, and consider me a friend - know you always have my support, and you will always be in my thoughts. So when I don't reply to your post, please don't think its beause I don't care.
I will also try and avoid asking for support here also. Its time for me to find support from somewhere else.
And finally, I will be turning off my babble mail in 24 hours. I think most people know my email address who I would want to know it, but if you don't, drop me a line before this time tomorrow.
And to the few (I think you'll know who you are), thanks for ruining one of the best places on the internet for me.
Au reviour
Nikki
Posted by TamaraJ on May 29, 2005, at 9:26:06
In reply to A quick message, posted by NikkiT2 on May 29, 2005, at 8:15:54
Nikki,
I hope you don't mind this post, I am sorry it is a bit long. It is true that I don't know you, but I have read your posts, including some posts on IT solutions on the Admin board. I, for one, have always found your IT advice to be very, very good - top notch as a matter of fact. I am so sorry that you have been *hurt* somehow (if I have got that wrong, I apologize) by someone when all you were doing was trying to help and do what you do best. It is indeed a shame when a select few are somehow able to create the feeling of an atmosphere of animosity and make it difficult for someone to remain among friends. And, from what I've seen, Nikki, you have many friends here. It is also a shame that someone can *get away with* saying things to another poster in babblemail that they would not get away with on the board. Unacceptable and quite cowardly, actually.I am sorry that you feel you have to restrict your participation here, and I am sad that it has come to this. You seem to me to be a good person, with much to offer. I, am, pleased, however, that you will continue to post on books. Your passion for books seems to equal, if not exceed, your passion for IT, and I am glad I will continue to have the chance to read your posts on books, and to *hear* the excitement that comes through in your posts about your latest selection.
Take good care of you, Nikki. I look forward to seeing you on the Book board.
All the best,
Tamara
Posted by Dr. Bob on May 29, 2005, at 13:15:26
In reply to A quick message, posted by NikkiT2 on May 29, 2005, at 8:15:54
> I will return properly at some point, but in the mean time I will only be posting / reading on PB Books.
I'm sorry you no longer feel safe at the other boards. But I'm glad that you're taking care of yourself and that you'll still be at Books. I think it would be great if you felt able to post more freely again later! Best wishes,
Bob
Posted by anastasia56 on May 29, 2005, at 13:16:37
In reply to Re: A quick message » NikkiT2, posted by TamaraJ on May 29, 2005, at 9:26:06
geez i can't believe anyone would give you a hard time for trying to help. You were so kind to step up for me and try to help me with my problem the other day and I so appreciated it. I wish you would reconsider REALLY. I don't know who or what the situation is that prompted you to want to stop helping out but is 'consider the source' appropriate here?
as just one of lots of people you have helped...thank you.
ana
Posted by Snoozin on May 30, 2005, at 12:02:38
In reply to A quick message, posted by NikkiT2 on May 29, 2005, at 8:15:54
Wow, I haven't been here in a while, and one of the first posts I read is that you are leaving. :-(
I am sorry if things got ugly here. I have always enjoyed your posts, and find you, and your advise, to be extremely level-headed and knowledgable.
Take good care of yourself.
Susan J
Posted by AuntieMel on May 31, 2005, at 12:00:24
In reply to A quick message, posted by NikkiT2 on May 29, 2005, at 8:15:54
Please say it isn't so!
You are a rock around here - part of the original Babble. Some have come and gone and still more will come and go - but there is always the thread of Nikki and other long-timers that hold this place together and give it continuity.
You gave information - and another chose not to take it as it was intended. Not your problem - there is nothing wrong with you.
I have been writing (and supporting) software as long as you have been in IT support - and know as well as you do that sometimes the 'customer' can (to stay civil) try your patience. Please try to think of this as another of those customers.
Don't stay gone long. I was just getting used to seeing you on social!
{and if it was an uncivil babblemail - forward to Dr. Bob - they have to go by the same guidelines as the boards}
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