Mary Lou,
I think it's safe to say that you and I have been around a while and I have nothing but respect for you - and I'll go out on a limb and guess (at least I hope) that you feel the same way.
Now, even if some folks seem like "newbies" because of number of posts, etc. that doesn't mean they haven't been reading or following or that they don't have just as much to share (I know you weren't saying that BTW). My point is that perhaps they are the type that feels the need to speak up only occasionally.
I understand what you are saying in your post but I KNOW most of the people that have "clashed" with Sharon. BTW, Terri's posts were not random attacks on Sharon just to chime in and join the gang. Terri had posted previously and felt that Sharon responded rudely. I don't wish to get into that - just to point out that she wasn't just jumping on the bandwagon - in fact, she exercised great restraint waiting as long as she did to chime in IMHO.
My point is, these folks are NORMALLY nice, calm folks that are eager to help ANYONE (and I mean to go above and beyond to help - I have SEEN it). Even at the beginning of all of this, they had Sharon's daughter's best interests at heart and voiced their honest concerns that perhaps returning to school full time after 3 weeks was a bit too optimistic and Sharon seemed unable to accept what they were saying even though some of them, or their kids, have LIVED it. So I guess what I am saying is that for some reason Sharon seems to bring out the worst in these people. My guess is the reason is her sarcasm (seems when anyone questions her she can't control her tongue - or fingers in this case, I guess) and she also seems to know everything about everything - from scoliosis, to parenting, etc. - her way is best - and she assumes things about other people that are not true (i.e., their intent) and I just can't convince myself that it's all of these OTHER people, including ME that are just picking on her WITHOUT reason.
And as far as Sharon bringing up Private Messages - I'm sure that we have ALL gotten PM's about others saying "you're right and so-and-so is wrong". I know I have - but I never posted about it! I think it's a bit seventh grade to bring it up actually. Just fuels things even more. And she's bothered by Pam's "quote" marks - I mean c'mmon!
I agree with you, Mary Lou, in that I hope the bickering stops and we can get back to business.
But I ask EVERYONE that if someone else posts something that you don't agree with, try to respond CIVILLY and think before you type something that sounds like it came from a teenager having a hissy fit!
Again, Mary Lou, I respect you enormously and I have never known you to be anything but a very valuable asset to the forum. I hope you, in turn, respect my style of calling it like I see it - because unfortunately (or fortunately, depends how you look at it) I don't know how to be any other way.
Best regards - and I hope your family is well.
I think it's safe to say that you and I have been around a while and I have nothing but respect for you - and I'll go out on a limb and guess (at least I hope) that you feel the same way.
Now, even if some folks seem like "newbies" because of number of posts, etc. that doesn't mean they haven't been reading or following or that they don't have just as much to share (I know you weren't saying that BTW). My point is that perhaps they are the type that feels the need to speak up only occasionally.
I understand what you are saying in your post but I KNOW most of the people that have "clashed" with Sharon. BTW, Terri's posts were not random attacks on Sharon just to chime in and join the gang. Terri had posted previously and felt that Sharon responded rudely. I don't wish to get into that - just to point out that she wasn't just jumping on the bandwagon - in fact, she exercised great restraint waiting as long as she did to chime in IMHO.
My point is, these folks are NORMALLY nice, calm folks that are eager to help ANYONE (and I mean to go above and beyond to help - I have SEEN it). Even at the beginning of all of this, they had Sharon's daughter's best interests at heart and voiced their honest concerns that perhaps returning to school full time after 3 weeks was a bit too optimistic and Sharon seemed unable to accept what they were saying even though some of them, or their kids, have LIVED it. So I guess what I am saying is that for some reason Sharon seems to bring out the worst in these people. My guess is the reason is her sarcasm (seems when anyone questions her she can't control her tongue - or fingers in this case, I guess) and she also seems to know everything about everything - from scoliosis, to parenting, etc. - her way is best - and she assumes things about other people that are not true (i.e., their intent) and I just can't convince myself that it's all of these OTHER people, including ME that are just picking on her WITHOUT reason.
And as far as Sharon bringing up Private Messages - I'm sure that we have ALL gotten PM's about others saying "you're right and so-and-so is wrong". I know I have - but I never posted about it! I think it's a bit seventh grade to bring it up actually. Just fuels things even more. And she's bothered by Pam's "quote" marks - I mean c'mmon!
I agree with you, Mary Lou, in that I hope the bickering stops and we can get back to business.
But I ask EVERYONE that if someone else posts something that you don't agree with, try to respond CIVILLY and think before you type something that sounds like it came from a teenager having a hissy fit!
Again, Mary Lou, I respect you enormously and I have never known you to be anything but a very valuable asset to the forum. I hope you, in turn, respect my style of calling it like I see it - because unfortunately (or fortunately, depends how you look at it) I don't know how to be any other way.
Best regards - and I hope your family is well.
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