I've been having a stressful time at work and in my personal life. Not more stressful than anyone else's...just stressful, and I realize I have been sharp of late and that is inexcusable. I apologze with all my heart. I'm taking a vacation from the forum until I can be civilized again, and from work so I can get myself centered. The comments came out more mean spirited than I meant and I am sorry for not being more sensitive to people's feelings. Take care all.

Rest well. I believe no one here thinks anything but good thoughts about you. You do get to know someone through messaging, so any "snippishness" on your part is, I'm sure, met with understanding and concern. You do more for most writers than they do for themselves. Come back when you're ready. We'll be here. garblesnix

Dialyn, I understand the stress part....I'm caring for a terminally ill family member....I spend a lot of time sitting on the deck, looking at the mountains. That way I don't have to worry about others dealing with my moods. Hope to see you back soon, I appreciate your comments. This place is a haven for me....helps me to exorcise the demons....at least some of them. ;) take care

Dialyn, I can definitely understand what it feels like to get frustrated and stressed to the point that sometimes your words might hold a bit more bite than you care for them to hold. If you need to take some time to cool down and get a breath of fresh air in you, please know that we'll always be here waiting for you to return. :) You're a valued member of this community, and I hope you know that :) David L. Writer's Coord.

Hey dialyn,

Get your butt back in here :]

Not only are you a valued member of the forum ... everyone knows that YOU are the Writing Forum [and have always been its unofficial moderator] ... you have been the forums most stanch supporter since its conception!

We may not always state it, but the countless hours that you have spent contributing information and lending a helping hand to everyone who ventures within the forum, is truly appreciated by all.

On top of that, I personally know from working with you, that you are an amazing editor, and a walking writers information source! The Writers Forum cannot afford to have you go MIA any length of time. SoooooOoo, as stated above, get your butt [and the rest of you] back in here right away :]

We miss you I miss you the most!

Hugs,
Dee-Marie

Dear Writers, Please forgive me for unintentionally giving the impression in my previous posting, that I did not think that dido and midrael were doing anything less than a fantastic job as leaders of the Writers forum. In my statement praising dialyn [which I stand by totally] I was not, in any way what so ever, dismissing the amazing job that both midrael and dido have done in this Forum. Both midrael and dido are two of the best Moderators and Coordinators, and the writers forum is very lucky to have such a dynamic, and thoughtful team! I have worked along side all three as members of The RIM, and I have never seen a more dedicated and hard working team as these three. So, again, I publicly ask for their forgiveness if any statement that I have made has been misunderstood. Again, I have the utmost respect for dido and midrael. They both do an incredible job! Sincerely, Dee-Marie

dee-marie: Not to worry. Your message was clear. If anyone took offense, [bad TOS word] 'em. Now, go back to writing. garbleyou'reallgoodsnix

I doubt if dido6 and midrael would think that you had anything but the highest respect for their accomplishments. I hope that they also realize that I equally admire what you and they have accomplished. Personally, I just needed some time away. I have tried to apologize to tallpockets in private, as well as on this forum. I can do no more than that. Words are a powerful weapon in the hands of a thoughtless mind...I truly did not mean to hurt anyone's feelings just because I was irritated. I'm putting no more time into this particular subject, but going to try, as best I can, to move on to more writing related topics.

But there is also the old addage "forgive and forget" :) Regardless of what goes on in my life, I have no time or inclination to harbour grudges for anyone, especially when it comes to things that happen online. This may sound strange, but I consider "online" separate from "real life". Yes, we're all people on the otherside of the computer keyboard, but at the same time unlike "real life", there is an "off button" that can make it all go away :) I hope the 2 of you can work out whatever differences that you have. I didn't read what went down between the two of you. All I saw was this thread and the fact that Tallpockets had deleted all of his posts in all threads. So far as I'm concerned whatever it was was blown way out of proportion and you should both put it behind you and shake hands and make up and move on. A new thread... a new day... a new start.

I don't disagree with you.