An important forum survey

[louis33705]

There are a few of us that are concerned we have not heard from a forum member in a few days. The problem is that we have no way of contacting him other than through the forum.

My question is such:

1. Would you be opposed it we asked management to create a sort of member directory where we could list our screen name, location, and email address?

2. Another option would be to have an entry on our forum profile for our contact information. I know the "About Me" is rather vague, but if asked for this info, people might have a tendency to respond.

In my case, I have someone who is authorized to access my email account in the event of an emergency.

About seven years ago I was in close contact with a man I had met online. I met him through an American Indian website and we shared so much of our ancestry. He lived in Pennsylvania and we had made plans to meet half way during an Indian gathering in Georgia. This young friend had been diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas and he said he was on his road to recovery One month before our meeting, I got an email from his roommate telling me his condition had worsened and he had died. I will not go into detail about how close our relationship and friendship had become. What I still remember and love about him is that he made sure that if something happened, his friends would be notified. With the assistance of his roommate, I was able to have flowers wired and placed on his grave site.

We are a family here. Please, let's keep in touch.

Louis

 

[joninliverton]

Under a guys profile you have an option to send a PM or an email. If you click on the send an email a box comes up with a warning that if you send a message then your email address will be disclosed to the person you are send an email to.

So who havn't we been able to contact ? Who is missing ?

 

[mikeyank]

I have emails and some phone numbers of the folks I am closest to, and I didn't realize until Jon just said it that we can email any member, so that is a great way to check up on absent members. Like I wrote to Tama over the weekend, and if anyone is worrying he is fine. Actually Danleeh has been off the boards too. We are a family Louis, and I'm so happy that you found us last March.

It's a bit hard to explain to friends who are not here, but my friend David stayed with me for a week, and he now understands what the forum means to me. If Dan is reading this, please say hello. We love you and worry about you when you are absent. You too are an important part of our family.

 

[johnny]

I have emails and some phone numbers of the folks I am closest to, and I didn't realize until Jon just said it that we can email any member, so that is a great way to check up on absent members. Like I wrote to Tama over the weekend, and if anyone is worrying he is fine. Actually Danleeh has been off the boards too. We are a family Louis, and I'm so happy that you found us last March.

It's a bit hard to explain to friends who are not here, but my friend David stayed with me for a week, and he now understands what the forum means to me. If Dan is reading this, please say hello. We love you and worry about you when you are absent. You too are an important part of our family.

Beautiful true post mike...

 

[louis33705]

Thank you Jon and Mike.

 

[Beth]

I don't mind giving out my email address:
[email protected]

 

[johnny]

There are a few of us that are concerned we have not heard from a forum member in a few days. The problem is that we have no way of contacting him other than through the forum.

My question is such:

1. Would you be opposed it we asked management to create a sort of member directory where we could list our screen name, location, and email address?

2. Another option would be to have an entry on our forum profile for our contact information. I know the "About Me" is rather vague, but if asked for this info, people might have a tendency to respond.

In my case, I have someone who is authorized to access my email account in the event of an emergency.

About seven years ago I was in close contact with a man I had met online. I met him through an American Indian website and we shared so much of our ancestry. He lived in Pennsylvania and we had made plans to meet half way during an Indian gathering in Georgia. This young friend had been diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas and he said he was on his road to recovery One month before our meeting, I got an email from his roommate telling me his condition had worsened and he had died. I will not go into detail about how close our relationship and friendship had become. What I still remember and love about him is that he made sure that if something happened, his friends would be notified. With the assistance of his roommate, I was able to have flowers wired and placed on his grave site.

We are a family here. Please, let's keep in touch.

Louis

Dear Louis
Are friend is OK. Just needs to take a small break from all YOU CRAZY people.LOL
xo johnny

 

[mikeyank]

Dear Louis
Are friend is OK. Just needs to take a small break from all YOU CRAZY people.LOL
xo johnny

Thanks johnny for informing us that Dan is okay. We are family and we do care. If you are reading this Dan, hang in there buddy and I look forward to reading your writings again when you feel up to it.

 

[johnny]

Thanks johnny for informing us that Dan is okay. We are family and we do care. If you are reading this Dan, hang in there buddy and I look forward to reading your writings again when you feel up to it.

I forgot. Silly old fool I am. He also sends Love and Thanks to all concerned. What a great bunch of people.
Even If .lol
I just think he has a boy hidden from Mum under those covers.

 

[Beth]

I just think he has a boy hidden from Mum under those covers.

Everyone needs a "helping hand" now and then...okay daily!

 

[louis33705]

Thank you, johnny. I feel so much better now.

 

[tampa24]

Hey guys and gals!

I've regretted being away for so long. It's been a very tough few weeks for me with my friend in hospice. Sadly he passed away last week with another friend and I in the room. After going through that process I just didn't feel up to joining in on all of the most recent discussions. Discussing scenes, model performances and the minutiae of the inner workings of site just held little appeal for me after doing a bedside vigil for someone getting ready to leave the earth. There had also been more negativity in here over the last few weeks than what I felt I could handle as I coped and then ultimately grieved in my own way.

While there still may be more drama than I might like, I'm ready to jump back in again. I've missed chatting with all my forum friends and the models. I am however still glad that I took the time off to reassess priorities. For those who expressed concern on my behalf, I thank you sincerely. I will also be glad when I see Dan come back to join us as well. I hope the rest of you have been doing okay.

Hugs!

 

[joninliverton]

Hey guys and gals!

I've regretted being away for so long. It's been a very tough few weeks for me with my friend in hospice. Sadly he passed away last week with another friend and I in the room. After going through that process I just didn't feel up to joining in on all of the most recent discussions. Discussing scenes, model performances and the minutiae of the inner workings of site just held little appeal for me after doing a bedside vigil for someone getting ready to leave the earth. There had also been more negativity in here over the last few weeks than what I felt I could handle as I coped and then ultimately grieved in my own way.

While there still may be more drama than I might like, I'm ready to jump back in again. I've missed chatting with all my forum friends and the models. I am however still glad that I took the time off to reassess priorities. For those who expressed concern on my behalf, I thank you sincerely. I will also be glad when I see Dan come back to join us as well. I hope the rest of you have been doing okay.

Hugs!

Welcome back Tampa, we have missed you. xx

 

[mikeyank]

Hey guys and gals!

I've regretted being away for so long. It's been a very tough few weeks for me with my friend in hospice. Sadly he passed away last week with another friend and I in the room. After going through that process I just didn't feel up to joining in on all of the most recent discussions. Discussing scenes, model performances and the minutiae of the inner workings of site just held little appeal for me after doing a bedside vigil for someone getting ready to leave the earth. There had also been more negativity in here over the last few weeks than what I felt I could handle as I coped and then ultimately grieved in my own way.

While there still may be more drama than I might like, I'm ready to jump back in again. I've missed chatting with all my forum friends and the models. I am however still glad that I took the time off to reassess priorities. For those who expressed concern on my behalf, I thank you sincerely. I will also be glad when I see Dan come back to join us as well. I hope the rest of you have been doing okay.

Hugs!

Welcome back Tampa, we have missed you. xx

I certainly echo John's words. Indeed, Welcome back Tampa!!!!!!

 

[Ambivalent]

Hey guys and gals!

I've regretted being away for so long. It's been a very tough few weeks for me with my friend in hospice. Sadly he passed away last week with another friend and I in the room. After going through that process I just didn't feel up to joining in on all of the most recent discussions. Discussing scenes, model performances and the minutiae of the inner workings of site just held little appeal for me after doing a bedside vigil for someone getting ready to leave the earth. There had also been more negativity in here over the last few weeks than what I felt I could handle as I coped and then ultimately grieved in my own way.

While there still may be more drama than I might like, I'm ready to jump back in again. I've missed chatting with all my forum friends and the models. I am however still glad that I took the time off to reassess priorities. For those who expressed concern on my behalf, I thank you sincerely. I will also be glad when I see Dan come back to join us as well. I hope the rest of you have been doing okay.

Hugs!

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It is always so nice to hear from you, Tampa. It was a great gift that you offered your friend, in hospice, extending friendship, love, and care in his final days.

You have a very finely-attuned sense of priorities, and that's why we love you.

"A" XOXOXOXOXO

*In memory of your friend ~ In Paradisum, Maurice Durufle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7rcmOIsINU

 

[tampa24]

Thank you so much guys. All your kinds words mean so much. I'm still very busy this weekend. But I do look forward to chatting with you more later.

 

[louis33705]

Thank you so much guys. All your kinds words mean so much. I'm still very busy this weekend. But I do look forward to chatting with you more later.

Tampa, I so much understand your absence. I want to repeat the cliche, "Been there and done that" more times than I want to.

I have to admit that I was probably the culprit in questioning your absence. I posted a video on your Inspirational thread and it was when I heard no response from you that I started wondering where you were. Yes, I did start this thread plus sending a couple of PM's to a couple of members until one responded and told me you were fine.

I am sorry for your loss. I pray that peace and comfort come to you soon. Your friend may be gone, but he will never be forgotten, nor will he ever leave that special place in your heart.

Louis

 

[Beth]

Hey guys and gals!

I've regretted being away for so long. It's been a very tough few weeks for me with my friend in hospice. Sadly he passed away last week with another friend and I in the room. After going through that process I just didn't feel up to joining in on all of the most recent discussions. Discussing scenes, model performances and the minutiae of the inner workings of site just held little appeal for me after doing a bedside vigil for someone getting ready to leave the earth. There had also been more negativity in here over the last few weeks than what I felt I could handle as I coped and then ultimately grieved in my own way.

While there still may be more drama than I might like, I'm ready to jump back in again. I've missed chatting with all my forum friends and the models. I am however still glad that I took the time off to reassess priorities. For those who expressed concern on my behalf, I thank you sincerely. I will also be glad when I see Dan come back to join us as well. I hope the rest of you have been doing okay.

Hugs!

Sending good thoughts and lots of love. Glad to see you here again.

 

[SGVBOB]

Louis, you bring up a valid point. I 'would think' that mgmt, or site designers here could 'tweak' the Profile page, to include a member's personal email address, whether it be to EVERYONE, or only available to whomever said person chooses.

Having said this, I have come to a possible reason this has not been done thus far...(PURE speculation on MY part): This would mean that EVERYONE could/would have access to ANYONE'S info. Now, if there is a way, possibly of having the "ability to 'friend', (NOTE, 'in this case "'friend' and favorite' a person", (NOT meaning the same thing as in the model search page), but on that SAME line of thinking, another fellow member. This could be interesting.

What do you think, Louis? Fellow forumites? Mark/Management?

(Just an idea!!)

 

[SGVBOB]

I'm truly sorry for your loss, my friend. rEMEMBER, ONE DAY AT A TIME, (as I so frequently need to remind myself!)He will ALWAYS be in your heart. As well, take solace he is NO LONGER in ANY FORM of pain.

Hugs!

Hey guys and gals!

I've regretted being away for so long. It's been a very tough few weeks for me with my friend in hospice. Sadly he passed away last week with another friend and I in the room. After going through that process I just didn't feel up to joining in on all of the most recent discussions. Discussing scenes, model performances and the minutiae of the inner workings of site just held little appeal for me after doing a bedside vigil for someone getting ready to leave the earth. There had also been more negativity in here over the last few weeks than what I felt I could handle as I coped and then ultimately grieved in my own way.

While there still may be more drama than I might like, I'm ready to jump back in again. I've missed chatting with all my forum friends and the models. I am however still glad that I took the time off to reassess priorities. For those who expressed concern on my behalf, I thank you sincerely. I will also be glad when I see Dan come back to join us as well. I hope the rest of you have been doing okay.

Hugs!