I wish some people could be more considerate of others before they post on these boards. Negative comments whether true/untrue cut deep and leave scars. In the future...please think of what you write prior to publicly posting.
I think I've about had it on this site.
Originally Posted by undercover1
You are certainly right about comments cutting deep and leaving scars regarding the hobby. I still remember comments from a long time ago made about me and friends that hurt us severely. I have actually had to go thru therapy due to the emotional toll it took on me in the past, but I am a very sensitive person. I am the first to admit that.
I do realize we, as providers, put ourselves in a vulnerable position. Some of us handle it better than others. Still, it's unsettling sometimes to see people being cruel on the board.... provider or hobbyist. After I took a long break I realized I needed to take everything with a grain of salt, consider the source, and at the end of the day love myself. I have learned not to let people/comments have power over me. So far, having a normal job and keeping some distance from the board has been a recipe for success. I also think there is a difference in exchanging the free flow of information and down right unnecessary cruelty that I see, but I digress.