tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post810612879654772177..comments2024-01-22T00:46:35.341-08:00Comments on Our Diabetic Life: IMHOMerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-8360712564417858472011-05-07T06:15:12.422-07:002011-05-07T06:15:12.422-07:00I read this a few days ago before catching up on s...I read this a few days ago before catching up on some other reading.<br /><br />NOW I get it! <br /><br />At least I think I do.<br /><br />:)Lorraine of "This is Caleb..."https://www.blogger.com/profile/09315834486942916744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-72284890329353035352011-05-06T12:52:55.643-07:002011-05-06T12:52:55.643-07:001 Peter 3:8-9
"Finally, all of you be of one...1 Peter 3:8-9<br /><br />"Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.":) Traciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01007765987473563241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-45423862785474320282011-05-06T10:38:45.541-07:002011-05-06T10:38:45.541-07:00Perfect!Perfect!my sweet girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09423714230991547160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-72165972537477184092011-05-06T08:01:12.150-07:002011-05-06T08:01:12.150-07:00In the words of the infamous Dr. Seuss..."Be ...In the words of the infamous Dr. Seuss..."Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.”<br /><br />Yep, Yep! Couldn't have said it better than Dr. Suess . . . couldn't have said it at ALL without slowing down real slow to say the wordfs without tripping all over them ;)<br /><br />Love you, Mmmmeeeerrrrriiii!!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02826248976364694184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-1426994541839555902011-05-05T11:40:59.292-07:002011-05-05T11:40:59.292-07:00I now read the D blogs instead of going on certain...I now read the D blogs instead of going on certain on line sites because of the lack of negativity and judgment on the blogs. Brave of you to share your experiences to connect with and help others. You can always delete the rude comments, which is something you cannot do on an internet site.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-5287005941450755562011-05-04T19:04:02.758-07:002011-05-04T19:04:02.758-07:00WHOA! A girl leaves her blog for the afternoon an...WHOA! A girl leaves her blog for the afternoon and fireworks!!<br /><br />This is exactly why we need to be so careful about what we say. Sarah is right, the context of things can be taken wrong online. There is no voice to soften it, especially when we choose to be criptic. <br /><br />I hope that everyone aired out how they feel and can let whatever happened go. If you hang onto it...you are choosing to let it live. Did you witness this bad mouthing firsthand? Maybe choose the high road and let it go. I'm sure people know your heart from your writing, if you are a blogger. Try to have faith that people are kinder than you think. <br /><br />In the words of the infamous Dr. Seuss..."Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.”Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-68533713720582329792011-05-04T17:14:02.973-07:002011-05-04T17:14:02.973-07:00Great post, Meri!
Wow! Llama Llama, Why such dra...Great post, Meri!<br /><br />Wow! Llama Llama, Why such drama??<br /><br />Maybe people shouldn't be allowed to leave anon comments anymore... <br /><br />Anon #1... Maybe you should talk to the person directly. Or people. If you have not done that, maybe you should. Maybe you'd find out what is really going on. It sounds like it's really bothering you... Maybe it's time to find out the truth? Just an idea...<br /><br />(And I'm sorry. I just had to leave this as another ANON comment because it's funnier that way!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-5422409026136635572011-05-04T17:11:13.607-07:002011-05-04T17:11:13.607-07:00Great post Meri! You always have the right words t...Great post Meri! You always have the right words to say. I think by putting ourselves out there in the way we do leaves us open for the hurtful stuff. The thing that drives ME crazy is the anonymous comments. I agree that we should be able to have an opinion and it CAN be shared respectfully... I also think we should stand behind it.Lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07192247387107228743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-51113479810969084892011-05-04T16:54:59.841-07:002011-05-04T16:54:59.841-07:00Ooh, ouch!
I kind of thought the point of Meri...Ooh, ouch!<br /><br />I kind of thought the point of Meri's post was that people should be tolerant of others.<br /><br />Here the first anon commentor says his or her feelings are hurt and then the 2nd anon commentor goes off on that person?<br /><br />Can't we all get along? Or at least act like we aren't in high school?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-40017703402076598102011-05-04T16:29:21.681-07:002011-05-04T16:29:21.681-07:00I'm pretty sure people are capable of thinking...I'm pretty sure people are capable of thinking for themselves. It seems pretty juvenile to suggest that someone could "make" a group of people "stop liking you." <br /><br />In fact, that's downright egocentric.<br /><br />Maybe it was just the straw that broke the camel's back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-5242420953666464072011-05-04T15:24:53.579-07:002011-05-04T15:24:53.579-07:00I wish everyone could in fact have opinions and th...I wish everyone could in fact have opinions and that people actually would respect that.<br /><br />I recently said something snarky and got accused of being "unsupportive." Even though the snarky comment was not directed at anyone in our DOC, but at a troll looking to pick a fight and question a law that was put in place to protect children with diabetes in school.<br /><br />But what made it worse was not the person trying to call me out, but the fact that this person told at least five people that they also shouldn't like me anymore.<br /><br />My feelings were hurt (and continue to be) that this person would turn around and bad mouth me when I have nothing but good intentions.<br /><br />I think that people forget that even though they can hide behind their computer screens that there are real people with real feelings writing blogs, posting on facebook, and tweeting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-58051972004790890982011-05-04T14:27:58.447-07:002011-05-04T14:27:58.447-07:00Great post, Meri! : ) Good reminder, and you are ...Great post, Meri! : ) Good reminder, and you are right, we should be kind, hearts are at stake. : ) HollyHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13864147601205439993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-63133035315772801342011-05-04T14:08:59.876-07:002011-05-04T14:08:59.876-07:00Nicely written, Meri, and a good reminder for all ...Nicely written, Meri, and a good reminder for all of us.meanderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03217152983030885746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-55384047122487788802011-05-04T13:47:21.200-07:002011-05-04T13:47:21.200-07:00IMHO.....(and I thought it was "humble" ...IMHO.....(and I thought it was "humble" too)..........<br /><br />BRAVO!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16704298016041843194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-55827089890953868702011-05-04T13:24:37.617-07:002011-05-04T13:24:37.617-07:00alright Meri who ticked you off ? did someone try ...alright Meri who ticked you off ? did someone try to tell you that you are not allowed an opinion ? let me at them LOL , nah just kidding of course you can have your own opinion my dear and we all have them seems like I remember my dad saying something like opinions are like candy bars or something like that , cant remember now . Way to go Meri !!!phoneladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15941892184117571313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-5752665332308230402011-05-04T11:58:02.181-07:002011-05-04T11:58:02.181-07:00Well put. Amen. I have been turned off of certain ...Well put. Amen. I have been turned off of certain forums simply due to the drama, and lack of respect. Cheers and have a great day!Trevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06600491120279958753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-54794849151574122442011-05-04T11:57:17.425-07:002011-05-04T11:57:17.425-07:00Good Post Meri. I don't see it as much on othe...Good Post Meri. I don't see it as much on other's blogs as I do on Facebook. But you are absolutely right. (in my humble opinion)<br />Way to Go.<br /><br />(Just had a thought, we even can't agree on whether it's humble or honest opinion! I grew up with it being humble, but why can't it be honest?)Renatahttp://www.thediabeticduo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-2694922181345172222011-05-04T10:33:18.058-07:002011-05-04T10:33:18.058-07:00Sarah, Oh my goodness! It totally could be "...Sarah, Oh my goodness! It totally could be "in my humble opinion!"<br /><br />Does this mean I might not know everything?? HUMPH!<br /><br />:)Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-81117217395343931012011-05-04T10:30:15.096-07:002011-05-04T10:30:15.096-07:00Exactly!!!
Glad you put this out there. It needed...Exactly!!!<br /><br />Glad you put this out there. It needed to be said. We all need to be polite, respectful and thoughtful.<br /><br />"Where is Barbara Streisand when you need her???" -- That cracked me up!!! :)Heidi / D-Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16203534776909805264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-87547616667300816802011-05-04T09:59:10.760-07:002011-05-04T09:59:10.760-07:00SO TRUE! It drives me crazy when people "hate...SO TRUE! It drives me crazy when people "hate" or try to tell you how you feel is wrong. What is so great about the online community is we can connect even when we are so far apart. The DOC has given me a sense of community I don't think that could ever be replicated in "real" life. <br /><br />Cheers :) great post!The DLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02476096244926870488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-62161760306447387112011-05-04T09:48:06.636-07:002011-05-04T09:48:06.636-07:00Completely agree with you!!! I was a little hesita...Completely agree with you!!! I was a little hesitant to start my blog and have been hesitant to post too much D-related stuff on FB for this reason. Fortunately, I've yet to come across much negativity...maybe it's cause I'm still pretty fresh in terms of my online presence or that I haven't yet found and explored all the places for us D-moms and dads. Like Hallie, I think Thumper had some great advice --If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05076913678173752057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-78531480495641251582011-05-04T09:40:23.772-07:002011-05-04T09:40:23.772-07:00Well put, as always!Well put, as always!Denise aka Mom of Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05726979027850619807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-51855474763411395512011-05-04T09:25:20.559-07:002011-05-04T09:25:20.559-07:00Well said!!! I'm truly appaled by some of the ...Well said!!! I'm truly appaled by some of the comments and statements I've been reading lately and so badly want to scream at the little people in my computer!!!<br />And BTW I had no idea what IMHO ment before today :)AjsMommy82https://www.blogger.com/profile/05254080960339217377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-28578118557672242312011-05-04T09:12:28.815-07:002011-05-04T09:12:28.815-07:00You're fabulous for writing this so eloquently...You're fabulous for writing this so eloquently. Thank you :)Sysyhttp://thegirlsguidetodiabetes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-88727807426351873452011-05-04T09:10:38.477-07:002011-05-04T09:10:38.477-07:00Amen, sister!! I think it can be easy to forget t...Amen, sister!! I think it can be easy to forget that you are reading about a PERSON. A person who loves their kid. A person who is probably doing their best. A person who is human and fallible. And so, if you have nothing nice to say... Don't say anything at all. Love you, sweet lady!Hallie Addingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11331775099035220917noreply@blogger.com