Luna/Not that you need, want or deserve an explanation...
...but I am going to provide you with one.
It is true that many of us have known each other for about 2 years. (Funny, I never thought of that as a negative.) For me, I came to the boards to see what they were like, post my views on things, etc. I did not expect that friendships could be formed through this, but it was a nice added bonus. I have communicated both privately and publicly with many of the people here, which has provided me with an insight to their total personality. Some of them have helped me through some troubled times and hopefully, I have done the same for them. And for this you mock us. Go figure.
I think I can safely say that all of us have friends outside the Internet. Some of my friendships I have had for over 30 years, so my friends here are considered new to me. You once posted something at PI about the fact that you have few, if any, friends. I cannot remember the exact post, but you mentioned that you did not care for the area you lived in and didn't like the people. You hinted, or at least my impression from the post, was that you felt superior to them and detested their political views. I remember so much of this post because I thought what a shame for you. I have friends (and relatives) who politics I detest, but still realize that they are good people. Besides, only associating yourself with people with the same views makes for a very one-dimensional person.
You called many of us immature. I admit that at times I can be immature here. That is because in "real" life, I have to be an adult. I view these boards as a release for me to really say what is on my mind. I have enough ass-kissing to do in my job, therefore I sure as hell won't spend any time kissing yours (or anyone's).
I spend varying amounts of time online. When I am out of town, I usually post in the evenings, but try not to get too heavy. This week and next, I am in town, so can spend more time online. I check in over the weekends, if I have time. I have never, nor will I ever, allow the Internet to run my life. You seem to spend a lot of time here. I suggest for the sake of you and your children, that you form real relationships with people, and not just in cyberspace.
Now as for Dennis - you think we have all turned our backs on him. I am uspset with him because he lied to me. He said, if I objected, he would not give you this link. I don't like it when people lie to me. That is why people are upset, not because it is you who are here. Some of us will forgive him, some will not. Just remember, it has nothing to do with you.
So there you have it. A little bit of insight from me. I don't really care if you believe me, or care about what I say. You see, your opinion of me doesn't matter. No one's does, with the exception of a select few - both real and in cyberspace.
I just hope that you will understand what it means to be a friend.
