Bye… thanks to friends……
I’ve been a Ćhatter for about 8 years now….loved it,loved writing in the groups, proud of knowing some wonderful people,but I feel this is the time to take a sabbatical.
I’ve never recovered from a bruising I received a few weeks ago from certain people I respected.Another member posted material which was derivative and posted with the aim of winning a competition which was being held.He won,of course.And I hate things that are ‘not right’.
I dared to criticize him…..I know so many other people who post in the groups for no other reasons that they enjoy the contact and communication with other Ćhatters.Where is he now? On another site.
I was accused of being ‘jealous’ of the member. I never boast…I have a Teaching Certificate first class, 2 Degrees,one with Honours.I was a teacher in a senior position for 30 years.I have written 2 very successful books for kids and busy with a third.I write for a local paper.Jealous?I don’t think so….. People who know me know I’m a caring,sensitive and supportive person….no one spoke in my support.I’m usually a quiet person…but I hurt.
Thanks to my friends….They know how to reach me.This has rankled with me and some friends now ignore me
I need a break……
Maisie
hy maize always watch your back love x jake
Jake….yes,I’ve learned that! I’m far too trusting…..
Loads of love my friend…..
I’ll def keep in touch xxx
Dearest Maisie… Please don’t leave the site. I can understand you hurt and need some time, but please don’t leave. You are loved and adored by so many!
You are truly one of the kindest, honest, loyal, caring friends I’ve ever known. I’ve seen how you open your heart to every single newbie that enters the site, and how you remain loving and caring to everyone. If you need to chat, let me know, and I’ll be there. ..I’ve just returned to site after a couple of weeks due to moving and family matters, but I should be here every day now. Let me know if you need to chat. Love to you, sweet friend. xxx
Dear Maisie, I’m so very sorry to hear this, have sent you a private message. Laurie xx
Maize, I don’t know you well, but I know you are a big and good part of this site, so think of your many friends who have not disappointed you rather than the few that have. You will be missed by many, I hope tou just “chill” a while before you make a decision.
Hey Maize, you are a very nice person and always welcoming the newbies. You never failed to send birthday wishes to every one whether you know the person or not. I hope you do come back after your sabbatical. Just ignore the person , its not worth it. Lots of love xxx
How on earth can people be jealous of others in a site if they’ve never met one another?!? I was shocked to read your blog, Maize as I had no clue of all that has transpired and thus hurt you so deeply.
Don’t let these people run you off; it is not worth it. Please continue to do what you enjoy. It won’t be same without you… at least not for me and others. You are very much a part of this site.
Jealousy to some people is the fear of comparison. The jealous are troublesome to others, but a torment to themselves.
Ignore these people, Maize. I, for one am so proud of all of your accomplishments. You are a very intelligent woman and I’m so fortunate to have crossed paths with you.
I too,had no idea of what was going on Maize…..All too often on this site,I read of chatters who have had similar treatment,but never a word of who the perpetrator is….Shouldnt they be named and shamed ?..I would hate to think that in my ignorance ,I correspond with, and think they are nice people.
Come back to us soon Maize..you are loved and respected here. 🙂
Dear Maisie …
You are one of the few who puts so much into this site ! and of course I feel we have taken you for granted !
Now, that you are taking a break …I feel there’ll be a huge void on here so impossible to fill !
I am extremely sad that you are going ,and I hope you do come back when the time is right for you .
I was so looking forward to meeting you in TCB ,but unfortunately it won’t happen this time …but hopefully I will get to meet you sometime ,somewhere in the world , you never know !
I feel our chatter family is changing rapidly …perhaps we as individuals are changing also . I know I have lost contact with many of the friends I had ,and somehow I don’t seem to be making any new ones …
Maisie , best wishes to you and your Alfie …I hope we get to have you back soon ! I will miss seeing you around chatters! Oh ,dear ..without you ,this site will never be the same !
Much love to you ! xxxx
Dear Maisie, I am surprised to read this and do hope you know that you are loved here on S.C. and hope you will return after taking a break. Love and a big hug, Marie. xx
Maisie I am tottaly unaware of what has transpired , I left for a month too earlier in the year but it does leave a void in one’s life, i was pleased to return to all the wonderful friends I had here, It is hurtful when one is unapreciated or even feels that way, but i.m sure if you think about it awhile and you say whoever that person was has now left,, it is once again your place to shine as you always do… you give so much of yourself to this site, how about igo back to newbies and keep it going in your name until you have a break and return after a rest,, we willmiss you far too much if you leave , please don’t , youare on eof the brightest most caring girl we have here. so please think about it , have a rest and come back home to us …. we love you …xxxxxxx(((((hugs))))).Lani .
Putting myself out here,I thought my reply to a blog was sorted out with you mazie,
I was reading that blog that was written about a person that was blogging a lot and I felt that he had a right to blog if Rob said it was within the rules .I asked of all that were complaining “Could this be jealousy creeping in ” as regard to him being able to blog his way,I was referring to nothing else. Sorry once again I said that and you felt it was just you I was referring to,
I have never meant any other ill well to you or anyone else on this site .
i have known mac a very long time and i can say with all honesty i dont think she has a bad bone in her body so I cannot believe anyone felt so bad about a reply to a blog mac made would feel so badly they would want to go away for a while. As a person who rarely says anything on this site anymore I am beginning to wonder if ppl are taking things completely out of context and just ignoring all the positives that are said.
Dont know you maisie although i have seen you in the info box every day and you seem a very cheerful person so i wish you well and hope you return reinvigorated ready and willing to give and accept comments in the way they should be, constructive
Maize what a wonderful person you are kindest, honest, loyal and always help anyone, you will be missed by so many on this site, I hope it just a break you will take then come back, This site cannot afford to lose people like you.
You are part of the Backbone of the site the way you welcome new people here and try to make them feel at home here, While just a very few others whinge and slag the site because of change and drive people away.
So Maize please come back after a break and continue your good work here, Am Sure Rob would not want to see you go.
Derek
I dont know you well Maize but i always got a thrill when i read your kind and loving greetings on the message board. I totally agree with all the SC above. I also agree with cappuccino this person who hurt you should be named and shamed maybe it will stop other’s doing it…Did you report them to Rob? I have not seen him around for ages but i’m sure he would have done something about it. Dont turn your profile off Maize that way you can come back when the pain subsides, and it will..maybe it wont be quick but it will go sooner or later. please think about it Maize? You are loved by many on here and we dont want to lose such a lovely lady as you. In the mean time take that break and come back…no one wants you to go..and thats the truth Maize. xxx
I wish you well, maisie….in all you are hoping to achieve….I, for one will sorely miss you…as I have seen above will many on here….taking a break is good…refresh yourself and come back renewed when you will be welcomed with open arms!
Just enjoy, please….maisie and live life to the full!!
Maize, I don’t know you that well, but from what I have observed on the site you are the backbone of welcoming new Chatters, sending Birthday wishes, you are always so bright and bubbly with your posts. I have no idea what transpired with that person who hurt you but I agree with Cappuccino, he should be named. You would be such a loss to SC, the site needs the quality person you are.
You will be sorely missed. Please come back.
Don’t leave Maize. SC needs people of your calibre to keep it one of the best, if not the best of sites accessible on the net. A member may be miserable or lonely but is unable to express this without being indelicate or offensive: People like that are more in need of pity than blame. Please think again.
Hello Maize, please think your step over and stay on with us here. Michael