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I understand how you feel. The only other social media I participate in (or I should say "participated") is a cross stitch message board. I joined it years ago; it used to be a fun place to show your work and have a few laughs. Then increasingly, in the last few years, it has become much less about cross stitching, and much more about politics - which almost always leads to arguments. Most of the original members, who always said happy, encouraging things have left for venues such a Facebook; and most of the people left seem to revel in being constantly offended by everything and anything. It was really getting old.
While my mom had been ill, I didn't really spend a lot of time there - the last thing I needed was that negative energy. But I recently thought "maybe I'll start to get back involved." Well, since there were so many of them crying about how terrified they were to get the Covid vaccine, I posted, very innocently, I just got my second dose; I had very few side effects, and those were easily countered with some ibuprofin.
Well, you would have thought I told them to head on down to Jonestown and drink some kool-aid, the way they ripped into me; "My doctor says I'm not allowed to take ibuprofin!"; "My best friend is a retired nurse and told me she saw on Facebook not to take anything after the vaccine, because then it won't work!"; "How can you encourage people to take OTC medicine like that, it's so dangerous!" and on and on. I looked at my husband and said "You know what? I'm through with this message board. Done. Over it." I deleted my account, removed the site from my favorites bar, and haven't read it since. And I can't say I've been missing it much, either.
I understand how you feel, especially here, because this is supposed to be a support forum. It's very discouraging when that support gets spoiled with people who get some sort of perverse pleasure in being mean and spiteful to others. I hope you can ignore those few and still find the support you deserve here.
Good question and excellent response. What will be, will be - and there are always those who chose to ruin things for others....regardless of the circumstances. I believe the answer is to always show the positive side of things. This helps and it is a much more fun way to live...lol... - oljim, in texas
As with anything in life, you have to take the good with the bad. Thankfully I still believe there is much more good on this forum than bad, but I have to admit that I don't read each and every posts responses. If there is a question I feel I can answer and be of help, I then respond to it, otherwise I pass it on by. I've never been one who liked drama, and my tolerance for that has only gotten less as I get older. We all have enough drama in our everyday lives, who needs it from a forum that's supposed to be there to help others while caregiving? I try to live by the Golden Rule, "do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Wouldn't the world be a much better place if we all lived by that?
When I began reading posts I encountered "shell shock" at the attitudes that sometimes shows up. People vary like flowers. Come in all colors and variations. Some thrive in horrible conditions. Many are fragile and delicate. So it is with human nature.
Some do not know how harsh words can be - they possible have callouses. Then there are some who understand and care. I take away that which I can use and junk the rest.
You can gain some valuable resources here and learn from others. I don't follow the posts much - as I need to remain positive and in a good humor. On that note, I'll tell you a funny story.
We have a lab who we adopted when he was approx. 18 months of age. Now ten years later I realize he is just one of the family. I call my husband "honey" and "baby". I'm at one end of the house and I yelled "Hey, Baby!" My husband didn't hear but here runs our dog and sits at my feet. When he completes a command he gets a treat. Now???? Is this dog training us?
Even in the midst of life - find a way to smile. Smiling is contagious - pass it on.
When, I first started here, years ago, I asked about Medicaid. Holy crap, I was using the system, you should have seen the answers. I got defensive, real quick.
I think sometimes some answers to first time posters come out crass and rude. Maybe you have seen the question a million times but it is new to them. I try not to be rude on the first post but the consistant posts, yep, I admit it. There are a few here with a holier than thou, passive agressive God complex. Its quite entertaining.
I just feel, new posters are somewhat unwelcome at times and some responses trigger defensiveness.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
A.
I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
B.
APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
While my mom had been ill, I didn't really spend a lot of time there - the last thing I needed was that negative energy. But I recently thought "maybe I'll start to get back involved." Well, since there were so many of them crying about how terrified they were to get the Covid vaccine, I posted, very innocently, I just got my second dose; I had very few side effects, and those were easily countered with some ibuprofin.
Well, you would have thought I told them to head on down to Jonestown and drink some kool-aid, the way they ripped into me; "My doctor says I'm not allowed to take ibuprofin!"; "My best friend is a retired nurse and told me she saw on Facebook not to take anything after the vaccine, because then it won't work!"; "How can you encourage people to take OTC medicine like that, it's so dangerous!" and on and on. I looked at my husband and said "You know what? I'm through with this message board. Done. Over it." I deleted my account, removed the site from my favorites bar, and haven't read it since. And I can't say I've been missing it much, either.
I understand how you feel, especially here, because this is supposed to be a support forum. It's very discouraging when that support gets spoiled with people who get some sort of perverse pleasure in being mean and spiteful to others. I hope you can ignore those few and still find the support you deserve here.
I try to live by the Golden Rule, "do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Wouldn't the world be a much better place if we all lived by that?
Some do not know how harsh words can be - they possible have callouses. Then there are some who understand and care. I take away that which I can use and junk the rest.
You can gain some valuable resources here and learn from others. I don't follow the posts much - as I need to remain positive and in a good humor. On that note, I'll tell you a funny story.
We have a lab who we adopted when he was approx. 18 months of age. Now ten years later I realize he is just one of the family. I call my husband "honey" and
"baby". I'm at one end of the house and I yelled "Hey, Baby!" My husband didn't hear but here runs our dog and sits at my feet. When he completes a command he gets a treat. Now???? Is this dog training us?
Even in the midst of life - find a way to smile. Smiling is contagious - pass it on.
I think sometimes some answers to first time posters come out crass and rude. Maybe you have seen the question a million times but it is new to them. I try not to be rude on the first post but the consistant posts, yep, I admit it. There are a few here with a holier than thou, passive agressive God complex. Its quite entertaining.
I just feel, new posters are somewhat unwelcome at times and some responses trigger defensiveness.