I wouldn't want anyone to think I had a bad experience with PC, but rather, I got confused and concerned about what seemed to be repetitive complaints by other members. Since I spend a lot of time doing other things, I wasn't able to form an opinion about the validity of the complaints made, but only about their seemingly repeated (and sometimes very insistently stated) elements, and didn't want to seem unresponsive to community issues one way or the other. Rather than try to resolve confusing concerns I wasn't sure I understood very well, it was more "my style" to distance myself from them, which in turn wasn't terribly helpful either, I'll admit.
In any event, I'm positively impressed that the foundation for your efforts seems to be a respectful management of various differing viewpoints, and appreciate your starting the site on that premise since it's one of my personal aspirations to be better balanced overall. I think this is an especially important aspiration during times such as this, when all the headlines leave us with headaches and the wind is making kindling out of the front yard.
I've many friends posting on PC and don't want to make a choice, but an addition (Facebook is a little over my head, especially lately). I'm gratified at the welcome that other mods and former mods have received here! In exchange, I wouldn't want anyone to think I'm "snooping" as I read was suspected by some posters, and that was why I volunteered that I'm not able to access the private pages nor add to them in any way. As I said, the thing that impressed me the most was the depth of feeling some people had about their PC experience so I didn't want to add to their concerns.
In candor, I will also add for the sake of that "balance thing" that I think at some point, the sponsors of this site will have to cross the same bridges as those faced on PC, and then there will (it's hoped) be a healing within the community about some of the concerns raised.
BA, Great to see you here. We are an inclusive site everyone is welcome including any one from other websites. I think you will find the atmosphere welcoming and you let us know if you need anything. We also welcome any input.
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BuyersAgent wrote: I wouldn't want anyone to think I had a bad experience with PC, but rather, I got confused and concerned about what seemed to be repetitive complaints by other members. Since I spend a lot of time doing other things, I wasn't able to form an opinion about the validity of the complaints made, but only about their seemingly repeated (and sometimes very insistently stated) elements, and didn't want to seem unresponsive to community issues one way or the other. Rather than try to resolve confusing concerns I wasn't sure I understood very well, it was more "my style" to distance myself from them, which in turn wasn't terribly helpful either, I'll admit.
In any event, I'm positively impressed that the foundation for your efforts seems to be a respectful management of various differing viewpoints, and appreciate your starting the site on that premise since it's one of my personal aspirations to be better balanced overall. I think this is an especially important aspiration during times such as this, when all the headlines leave us with headaches and the wind is making kindling out of the front yard.
I've many friends posting on PC and don't want to make a choice, but an addition (Facebook is a little over my head, especially lately). I'm gratified at the welcome that other mods and former mods have received here! In exchange, I wouldn't want anyone to think I'm "snooping" as I read was suspected by some posters, and that was why I volunteered that I'm not able to access the private pages nor add to them in any way. As I said, the thing that impressed me the most was the depth of feeling some people had about their PC experience so I didn't want to add to their concerns.
In candor, I will also add for the sake of that "balance thing" that I think at some point, the sponsors of this site will have to cross the same bridges as those faced on PC, and then there will (it's hoped) be a healing within the community about some of the concerns raised.
:goodpost: Thanks for your candor and welcome!
" I'll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure. " Mae West
pchistory wrote: Thanks for the warm welcome. :Whistle
Alright, I am going to do it. I am going to let bygones be bygones and extend the olive branch. Welcome pchistory. I do think you will enjoy this site. As was stated numerous times earlier, everyone deserves a second chance and a clean slate once in a while. :thumbsup:
