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Originally Posted by groove
Well i'm posting in the 1st person bacause this could be the last or indeed a very significant thread. I'd appreciate honesty, which i dont doubt for a minute is what i'll get. In recent weeks i have upset various members. This is'nt usually done on purpose but admittedly i have on several occasions had verbal spars with members who have done the same with me. I try to add something different to the forum, and regularly try to look at all sides of a debate. I dont do this to provoke or antagonise other posters, i just think it beneficial to look at all sides of a discussion. Certain members think i do this just to stir things up and cause controversy. A situation has now arose were members probably envisage me to be an obnoxious, disrespectful trouble maker. You would be very surprised if you met me personally. You would struggle to find anyone with a wrong word for me. I made it known on here that iv previously suffered from the illness of addiction. I am now clean and volunteer tirelessly for people who need help. You may be surprised to hear that last year i raised 5 thousand pound for various charitys. Im not affiliated with Maundy by the way, although Dorothy does a wonderful job. I was raised in a brilliant, hard-working family and people iv known since childhood express their shock at when they heard i was a junkie. Thats why i help others, because a lot of addicts are good people who took a wrong turn in the naivety of youth.....so, im asking you if you would like me to stop posting on Accyweb, your views and comments will be respected. I find the Accyweb lot a good bunch and delight in hearing our more mature members memories of Accy of old. I am quite unique in the way i post on here but i think a bit of variety is what any forum needs. Your views would be appreciated(if u see this as im not on your ignore list)  |
A heart-felt post, hopefully should change a few opinions. As for myself, I enjoy your posts and would say don't change your style, carry on and you'll win over your "enemies" eventually. I remember not so long ago when Bee was public enemy number 1 and now he's one of the gang. I've quoted your post cos even if you're on an ignore list they'll still see it - unless I'm on ignore as well! Groove...your forum needs you!