by Big Tex 39 Replies latest jw friends
Big Tex : I made a mountain ...
An ocean ... a world ... a universe would have been understandable and ok
we are more more more touched when it is about our kids, nothing to apologize about !!!
I'm glad it is over now, and the way you and Nina managed and handled the whole situation in a very proud/pride way !!!
And I'm glad you're all still here talking wise to us
Read you soon !!!
I'm sure Jennie is happy that they will have a forum to enjoy Big kiss sweety !!!
((((Nina, Big Tex and Jennie)))
(((((((((((((((BigT, Nina and Jennie)))))))))))))))
This board was not created with children in mind and it is not his responsibility to create a children safe zone.
Yes it is his responsibility..
http://www.unesco.org/webworld/child_screen/conf_index.html#plan
Involve mothers/parents associations in this communication strategy and create a world network of strategic citizens and personalities, institutions and industry against paedophilia on Internet;
Develop a common long-term strategy where a child-friendly cultural climate is created and the idea of a virtual civil society is promoted.andy
c'mon avangers ... that page is about: Sexual Abuse of Children, Child Pornography and Paedophilia on the Internet
That is *not* at all what this was about !
It's difficult enough moderating the forum to be adult friendly ... imagine the uproar if we tried to make it all totall 'child friendly' as well?
I don't think it would work hence the suggestions for a separate area that children could use with their families supervision.
There are now two immeadiate fixes to this "problem"
Contact Lady Lee, and Scully for details.
Simon is very caring and concerned, and was very helpful and willing to help. Please do not imply that he is not doing his part, that is for want of a better word, Bs.
Thanks Simon for all your input, of course this site wasnt meant for youngsters, and those of us who see a need for young ones to have a place have safe alternatives that loving parents (just since last night) have addressed.
Simon is a father himself, and is a caring person. He doesnt deserve to be villified over what happened. A positive outcome has been brought about, which just goes to show that we are all concerned, active, and willing on Jwd!
does scully have something for kids that I don't know about?
Chris,
I wanted to comment about this matter yesterday but couldn't break from my schedule to do so. It is very unfortunate that his all happened but as many have seen on this board, things like this do happen. Your reaction to Doug's post is very understandable and as most have said here you have nothing to apologize for. I have known Doug for a long time and we are friends. I have not talked to him personally about this but knowing him as I do I can pretty much guarantee you he did not know who your daughter was and certainly did not know who he was responding to was only nine years old. As many have said, if he would have read a little more before responding he would have realized that fact and not made the comments he did. Doug has ruffled a few feathers on this board but I think I know him well enough to say he would not intentionally attack a nine year old in the manner he did.
As with everyone who comes on this board, Doug has issues and comes here in an effort to deal with them. Sometimes his posts help others and sometimes they hurt. He has as much to learn about figuring it all out and trying to fit in as the rest of us do. I think this little episode will prove to be a real learning experience for him as well as others.
You and your wife are two of the kindest and truly caring people that have ever come to this board and I am sure you two are excellent parents as well. Being a father myself and coming from the perspective you did in this matter I would have been a lot more aggressive in my response than you were. Coming from the perspective I was sitting as I read the whole thing I know it was a misunderstanding that escalated into a strong action reaction situation. The whole thing was unfortunate. I'm sure if Doug had the ability to respond in this thread he would. He is a father himself and I think he understands your reaction to what he said in the light of what you knew and he did not.
As this board has proven to do many times over, it brings out the best in ourselves as well as the worst. It helps us all learn about ourselves as well as others. Learning about others isn't nearly as hard or enlightening as learning about ourselves. I don't think you did anything that any other parent on this board would have done in the same situation, including Doug.
Take care,
Dave
Scully has created a yahoo group for exjw-kids. Something we have batted around about for a few weeks.
For anyone interested, please pm her for details!
Big Tex,
Though I don't think allowing your daughter to post on this board was the wisest of decisions....I totally understand your reaction and am sure that the vast majority of posters here do. Drama queen?.......na....yer just a dad being dad...that's not such a bad thing.
The poster that instigated this is an equal opportunity abuser.......he pushes buttons for his own amusement. and in order to validate himself...some people need that ....you are not the first to be lulled into a thread only to regret it later because of the humanity of your reaction to him. You have nothing to feel bad about....
mac
