It seems that our fellow quitter Polynha1 did! While I do not know the full content of the PM, I am guessing that she is not the only one who got one! The author suggested that she leave the site because she did not agree with the term slip! I do not agree with it either, and I am not going anywhere, so don't bother to PM me about it!
If you did get a PM from someone trying to squelch your right to discuss your opinions and thoughts here, I am posting what I said on Polynha's blog!
FIRST AND FOREMOST, NO ONE GETS TO TELL ANYONE TO LEAVE THIS SITE EXCEPT ADMIN!
We should all be aware that not everyone will be on the same page about everything! However, we all should continue to read from the same book! That is the book of on-going support for each other! The term "slip" (in my opinion) is not accurate! When one makes a choice to smoke it is just that! A Choice! Whether you call it a slip, or a green and yellow zebra, it was still a choice!
I personally disagree with the site using the term! But, I do not make the rules, and I do appreciate the opportunity to come here and share in the "Collateral Kindness"! In the process we will encounter people who have different opinions! We should fell free to post our thoughts and discuss them in an open and honest manner! It is what my Friend Sootie once called "having an adult conversation" Personal attacks are beneath the dignity of this community!
Poly, I would encourage you to stay at the site and speak your mind! In the past we have had someone copy a PM and post it on the open board! I think that is a great idea! A Private Message is only Private if both parties want it to be! If someone wants to disagree, they should do it in an open and honest discussion! Not through Fear and Intimidation! Tommy
