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Post by TheBad1 on Feb 3, 2011 11:14:45 GMT
I've just gone to catch up with PeterP's work and couldn't find it ... checked the members list and he's not there Have I missed something as to why people are deleting their accounts ?
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Post by lancemcknight on Feb 3, 2011 11:49:05 GMT
PM'd you.
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Post by chrisco97 on Feb 3, 2011 17:13:13 GMT
This interests me too. It is sad to see two of the best artists leave.
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Post by Leif on Feb 3, 2011 17:32:12 GMT
Yeah. That is disturbing. I can understand that sometimes people have other priorities in life. I can understand people not having time to post. But it is always disturbing when people find it necessary to try to erase there presence on a forum.
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Post by Pixey on Feb 3, 2011 17:49:24 GMT
I'm sorry if I am to blame for this, I merely spoke out with a suggestion about fairness. I had no idea my comment would result in this situation. If you all would prefer I leave too, please just say so.
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Post by Goonfella on Feb 3, 2011 18:34:35 GMT
Don`t worry about it Pixey. We are all friends here. I`m just as shocked as anyone that they both chose to leave like that. I`ve just realised what all this is about. Multiple entries in the banner comp. Frankly I think it`s sad they should take things so personally.
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Post by TheBad1 on Feb 3, 2011 19:50:09 GMT
Ahhhhhhhhh all becomes as clear as mud. What happened to the days when people discussed things
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Post by chrisco97 on Feb 3, 2011 22:23:59 GMT
Pixey, it is not your fault. We are all friends here, and everybody makes mistakes. (even though you didn't in this situation.)
I am as shocked as everybody else Peter left about what he did. It was a big shocker to me. It was sorta crazy he entered over 5 banners in that competition. I wish he would come back and make it right. I can sorta understand Patty leaving, but me and her have talked about it in depth on DeviantART. So, I understand her situation completely.
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Post by barbieq25 on Feb 4, 2011 1:02:57 GMT
Ok, late to the party...nobody else is leaving!
Here's my thoughts on PP leaving: 1. I was surprised at the multiple entries. Like Lance, I thought it was a given that we enter one only. 2. Lance & the other mods would have come up with a fair solution. 3. Like Welshy, what happened to discussing things? I thought it was under control. Stunned to come back to find PP gone. 4. I am stunned at PP's reaction. 5. It was a misunderstanding that could have been resolved without people getting their noses out of joint. So let this be a touchstone for all of us. Don't be hasty. Different time zones & relying on text only makes communication difficult. 6. Respect for the time & effort Lance & others to get this up & running, should be a driving force in keeping us going here.
Beyond Redemption: Yep, I hammered her hard on here when she first posted. I knew it was Patty from the content & writing style. Over the couple of years I've known her, she has needed a lot of encouragement. I have on other occasions meted out some tough love. The results of this were that she produced some of her best works. Patty needs constant reassurance. All of us have given her all the support etc that we could.
Pixey, NOBODY wants you to leave. It is not your fault. Your comments were spot on & Lance's comments highlighted that, as did some others.
I feel like a cyclone hit this forum too.
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Post by Helen on Feb 4, 2011 1:49:13 GMT
Aaarrgghhh! What's happening? I hate it when this happens.
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Post by Briamoth on Feb 4, 2011 5:41:10 GMT
Pixey, you shouldn't leave. It's not your fault.
About PP, this could have just been something that was the "last straw" for him so to speak. You never know. I have left twice without so much as a goodbye so you just never know the reasons behind his decision.
I'm not sure, but is Patty soka?
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Post by chrisco97 on Feb 4, 2011 8:08:30 GMT
Yes, Patty is Sokagirl.
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Post by Pixey on Feb 4, 2011 8:41:11 GMT
Thanks so much everyone for your support. Of course I feel really terrible about all of this. And, as to why Patty left as well? I just hope it wasn't because of me
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Post by barbieq25 on Feb 4, 2011 12:40:57 GMT
Pixey, I can tell you that it most certainly was not you. PMed you also. You are sweet, kind, funny & a great artist with lots to contribute. If we had some hug smilies I'd send you a million!
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Post by Briamoth on Feb 4, 2011 12:56:12 GMT
Since I can't send hugs, I guess this will have to do.
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Post by Pixey on Feb 4, 2011 14:12:50 GMT
Aww shucks BBQ and Briamoth - thank you so much.
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Post by blackpenny on Feb 4, 2011 15:29:31 GMT
Pixey, I agree with what you said, too, and if Peter left because of that, it was his decision. I'm surprised that anyone would because of a difference of opinion. This is not high school and misunderstandings can be worked out. I have noticed that Patty needs a lot of encouragement, and I'm happy to give it, but there is only so much you can do. I'm known other people like her, and it can be tiring. I hope everything is okay with both of them. But it is always disturbing when people find it necessary to try to erase there presence on a forum. I've wanted to do that. It's about time for my annual identity crisis, where I'd like to erase any trace of my existence and start again with a new identity. Kind of like the Witless Protection Program.
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Post by Helen on Feb 4, 2011 15:58:15 GMT
Pixey: Peter wanted to let you know that you weren't the root to his departure from this forum. We can always come to the main forum and DA to support both of them there. I miss them on this board, though.
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Post by Manc on Feb 4, 2011 17:08:44 GMT
Sorry everybody,I just thought his reply to Pixey was very condescending and had to say something.I might have stated the case a bit strong,I'll tone it down if it ever happens again.
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Post by lancemcknight on Feb 4, 2011 17:13:16 GMT
Manc, based on what you have told me, I can only say you need to think things out before you hit "Send..."
I have wanted to shoot off my mouth via the boards before, but I usually erase everything because I didn't want to cause anything to get ugly and wind up put on the blacklist.
Everybody here has a right to voice their opinion, but flaming anybody will not be tolerated. This rule applies to myself as well because I believe that nobody is above the rule, and that includes the staff and administrators.
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Post by Pixey on Feb 4, 2011 17:17:19 GMT
@bp - please no nervous breakdowns on my watch Helen - thanks for the message @manc - I'm sorry that my post led to all of this. Perhaps this will do something to get PP & BR back when some time has passed. I do hope so
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Post by Manc on Feb 4, 2011 17:56:14 GMT
Right Lance,I consider myself told,won't happen again.
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