Alright, I have been away and I am completely befuddled by this new format. I will make a decision at some point about whether or not I can continue here. I am not interested in gaming, quitting smoking is not a game, it is a one day at a time journey, perhaps I do not understand what has happened. I certainly do not understand the idea that there have to be so many rules. For one thing, many people, myself included, use capital letters to emphasize the importance of what we are trying to say, I do not think it comes across as anger. I also am profoundly offended that I am expected to alter my form of communicating and I am supposed to agree to certain conditions in order to be part of a community...yes a community that is supposed to be supportive and helpful to others. I feel as though I need to take some sort of course to be able to remain a part of the community. To read that Thomas, who is one of the most powerful contributors to this site, has decided to leave, is seriously devastating. I went away for a little over a week, I could not keep in touch because I had no wireless access. I have clicked on community help over and over again and nothing happens. Oh...do I have to agree to something first? Is that the issue. I am not using capital letters but I am feeling angry and I am not sure what I am supposed to do from here. I expected to return to the site and be able to easily move into the new format. I was not expecting so many changes. I am tired, I do not easily adapt to changes, I apparently need to take a course to learn how to use this site for the purpose I thought it was originally designed to do, I am sad.#@
Ellen - This is only the second full day with the new site. Many who had a negative response at first are now putting their energy into learning how to navigate here - it really is not as bad as you think. There are many good things about the new platform. Do not give up before you even get started. I will help you any way that I can - I am not an expert - but I can find my way around.
The guidelines that we agreed to are not new - they were always a part of this community. I do not think that you or anyone else will be reprimanded because of using all caps occasionally.
WELCOME HOME ELLEN!
Look above at what is possible to emphasize something. Look at this as an adventure!
I will be happy to give you my number and I would be available to help tonight by phone.