I'm sorry to hear about the e-mail you got ... that is really petty and low. If you know how sent it to you, I'd report it to one of the GACs. IMO, that should be a bannable (sp?) offense.

I've also had people intentionally give me low ratings on my stories in the Story Archive just out of spite. It sucks, but some people are just that way, and you have to let it go. It's not worth it. Your stories will speak for themselves. Perhaps they're just jealous?

As for your blog, that's another thing. And I don't think a 4 out of 5 star rating is bad at all ... in fact, isn't that considered good? The hateful and cruel e-mails and purposely low ratings on your stories are most definitely uncalled for ... however, when you post such controversial stuff in your blog, you have to be willing to take the heat/responsibility for that, methinks.

I enjoyed the last chapter of "My Jump Off." I'm looking forward to reading the next one.

Nicko, Gee, what a great message. Obviously from an intelligent and caring person (or a total jerk, trying to hit on you).

I'm glad the surgery went well. I'm glad your body is on the mend, and I hope you are past all the surgeries.

:king: Snow Dog

Oh my gosh Nick!! I'm all freaked out now. I had no idea you were having another surgery and this one did sound really scary I feel like such a lousy friend for not being here for you at all.

I'm proud of you for pulling through though, and I know it sucks that everyone was making themselves stressed-out nervous wrecks worrying about you, but just remember it's because they love you so much. And then try to gently remind them that if they really want to do something for you they should be nice to each other and avoid creating anymore stress for you.

I'm sorry to hear about the e-mail you got ... that is really petty and low. If you know how sent it to you, I'd report it to one of the GACs. IMO, that should be a bannable (sp?) offense.

What you mean is that they should be dismembered, right David?

Admittedly that's a little harsher than I usually go, but GEEZ!! It makes me sad that anyone would say that anyone else deserved to have cancer.

I'm so glad you had a fun time in Florida, Nick, and I'm sure the little vacation was good for you! I hope you're all better now and pain and stress free, and again I'm really sorry I wasn't able to offer you any support . Take care, and please don't let the bitter, angry people get you down. THEY'RE the ones that are suffering and are unhappy, and while they may deserve a little sympathy and pitty they DON'T deserve to fill you with anger or stress. One of my favourite adages ever is:

let them wait, Nick, you're not dying

Kevin

EDIT: I forgot to say: "YAY!!! I can't wait to read the updates for My Jump off and What's the Difference!! WOOO HOO, and I'm also eager to read the new poem! And thanks for the Reader's Excellence Award"

I'm sorry to hear about the e-mail you got ... that is really petty and low. If you know how sent it to you, I'd report it to one of the GACs. IMO, that should be a bannable (sp?) offense.

 

I've also had people intentionally give me low ratings on my stories in the Story Archive just out of spite. It sucks, but some people are just that way, and you have to let it go. It's not worth it. Your stories will speak for themselves. Perhaps they're just jealous?

 

As for your blog, that's another thing. And I don't think a 4 out of 5 star rating is bad at all ... in fact, isn't that considered good? The hateful and cruel e-mails and purposely low ratings on your stories are most definitely uncalled for ... however, when you post such controversial stuff in your blog, you have to be willing to take the heat/responsibility for that, methinks.

 

I enjoyed the last chapter of "My Jump Off." I'm looking forward to reading the next one.

Thanks for the comment, LB........I know what you mean about the blog rating, but I still think it's gay Also, Im glad you liked the last chapter I wrote

Kisses

Nick

Nicko, Gee, what a great message. Obviously from an intelligent and caring person (or a total jerk, trying to hit on you).

 

I'm glad the surgery went well. I'm glad your body is on the mend, and I hope you are past all the surgeries.

 

:king: Snow Dog

Yeah, I think it was from some straight guy....

Thanks Snowy

Kisses

Nick

Oh my gosh Nick!! I'm all freaked out now. I had no idea you were having another surgery and this one did sound really scary I feel like such a lousy friend for not being here for you at all.

 

 

 

I'm proud of you for pulling through though, and I know it sucks that everyone was making themselves stressed-out nervous wrecks worrying about you, but just remember it's because they love you so much. And then try to gently remind them that if they really want to do something for you they should be nice to each other and avoid creating anymore stress for you.

I'm sorry to hear about the e-mail you got ... that is really petty and low. If you know how sent it to you, I'd report it to one of the GACs. IMO, that should be a bannable (sp?) offense.

What you mean is that they should be dismembered, right David?

 

Admittedly that's a little harsher than I usually go, but GEEZ!! It makes me sad that anyone would say that anyone else deserved to have cancer.

 

I'm so glad you had a fun time in Florida, Nick, and I'm sure the little vacation was good for you! I hope you're all better now and pain and stress free, and again I'm really sorry I wasn't able to offer you any support . Take care, and please don't let the bitter, angry people get you down. THEY'RE the ones that are suffering and are unhappy, and while they may deserve a little sympathy and pitty they DON'T deserve to fill you with anger or stress. One of my favourite adages ever is:

"Resentment is like swallowing poison and waiting for the other person to die"

let them wait, Nick, you're not dying

 

Kevin

 

EDIT: I forgot to say: "YAY!!! I can't wait to read the updates for My Jump off and What's the Difference!! WOOO HOO, and I'm also eager to read the new poem! And thanks for the Reader's Excellence Award"

KEVIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You're back!!!!!! YAY!!!

Im not gonna worry too much about the retard who sent that email to me. Actually, I prayed for them

I hope everythings going good for you in Texas and your move went well Make sure you let me know what you think about the chapters and the poems

Kisses

Nick

PS, you're totally not a lousy friend

Hi Nick,

I personally think that the person who sent you that PM was incredibly naive. If people don't like you then they will either ignore you or give you a low rating on your stories/blog as a way to encourage you to leave. When I don't like someone I ignore them, but sadly it's only natural for some people to be vindictive and petty.

Your opinions about some things are controversial and are certainly not ones that I always agree with. The way you state things at times can seem arrogant, but arrogance is something that any person with a strong will can be accused of. I certainly have been accused of it at times. The fact that you stick rigidly to your views can be frustrating for those who disagree and seek to change your mind, but if it's what you believe in then stick to your guns.

The email you got from the alleged GAC member is despicable and whoever sent it should be ashamed of themselves. I can understand why some people don't like you, but wishing you dead or wishing you to suffer is disgusting. There are two ways you can react to an email like that - either you can get angry that someone hates you that much, or you can be flattered that you have had such an impact on someone's life that they would go to such an extent in order to upset you. Either way, I suggest you keep the email in case you can identify the sender in the future and forget about it unless they contact you again or do something to give away their identity.

I can understand why you've chosen to talk about it here, but doing so leaves you open to accusations that you are "playing the victim" and lets the sender know that they've gotten to you. I know, because when I had cancer last year I had a particularly spiteful email from a former friend wishing me a slow and painful recovery. I made a big deal of it, but in the end I only played into their hands and gave them the opportunity to engage in further attacks. So, if it happens again just let Myr know and then forget about it - don't give this worthless excuse for a human being the attention they clearly crave.

I'm absolutely certain that no member of the GAC would be stupid enough to send an email like that and sign it with their own name. It's clearly someone who is not only trying to upset you, but also to stir up trouble for the site. Forget about them and move on.

And as for your blog rating - just be grateful you have one at all. At least you've had people take the time to vote and the rating isn't exactly low, so forget about the minority giving you low ratings and focus on the friends you have who have given you high enough votes to keep your blog at a decent rating in spite of the others.

NJ-

I know that I sure didn't send it and I don't think that any of the other GACs would either. PM me regarding this. It would be helpful if you have a copy of the email.

-JS

they think I deserve to have cancer

To wish this on anybody is just plain wrong(I am glad that you don't). This person is a jerk. Nick I am sorry you have to deal with people like this. I just can't imagine anyone disliking you in anyway. You seem like a great young guy .

Take care and do not let anyone bring you down,

Anthony

To wish this on anybody is just plain wrong(I am glad that you don't). This person is a jerk. Nick I am sorry you have to deal with people like this. I just can't imagine anyone disliking you in anyway. You seem like a great young guy .

Take care and do not let anyone bring you down,

Anthony

I promise not to, Anthony. I just prayed for whoever it was and if they email me again, I'll pray for them again. Thanks for being such a good friend to me and supporting me

Hi Nick,

 

I personally think that the person who sent you that PM was incredibly naive. If people don't like you then they will either ignore you or give you a low rating on your stories/blog as a way to encourage you to leave. When I don't like someone I ignore them, but sadly it's only natural for some people to be vindictive and petty.

 

Your opinions about some things are controversial and are certainly not ones that I always agree with. The way you state things at times can seem arrogant, but arrogance is something that any person with a strong will can be accused of. I certainly have been accused of it at times. The fact that you stick rigidly to your views can be frustrating for those who disagree and seek to change your mind, but if it's what you believe in then stick to your guns.

 

The email you got from the alleged GAC member is despicable and whoever sent it should be ashamed of themselves. I can understand why some people don't like you, but wishing you dead or wishing you to suffer is disgusting. There are two ways you can react to an email like that - either you can get angry that someone hates you that much, or you can be flattered that you have had such an impact on someone's life that they would go to such an extent in order to upset you. Either way, I suggest you keep the email in case you can identify the sender in the future and forget about it unless they contact you again or do something to give away their identity.

 

I can understand why you've chosen to talk about it here, but doing so leaves you open to accusations that you are "playing the victim" and lets the sender know that they've gotten to you. I know, because when I had cancer last year I had a particularly spiteful email from a former friend wishing me a slow and painful recovery. I made a big deal of it, but in the end I only played into their hands and gave them the opportunity to engage in further attacks. So, if it happens again just let Myr know and then forget about it - don't give this worthless excuse for a human being the attention they clearly crave.

 

I'm absolutely certain that no member of the GAC would be stupid enough to send an email like that and sign it with their own name. It's clearly someone who is not only trying to upset you, but also to stir up trouble for the site. Forget about them and move on.

 

And as for your blog rating - just be grateful you have one at all. At least you've had people take the time to vote and the rating isn't exactly low, so forget about the minority giving you low ratings and focus on the friends you have who have given you high enough votes to keep your blog at a decent rating in spite of the others.

Im soooo sorry someone treated you that way too....... Sometimes I wonder what's wrong with people. I mean, if they don't like someone, that's one thing, but to try to attack someone and make them feel bad sucks. I really felt like I got punched in the belly when I read it at first, but then I realized that if I had really got hit, all I had to do was hit back and harder. So that's why I posted about it here. I'm sure whoever it was reads my blog, and I'm glad they got to see that I got better and that I dont feel mad at them, I feel sorry for them. Also, I'm glad that they know that I said prayer for them. Maybe if they see that someone actually cares about them, even after they acted like that, they might decide that they dont have to be so mean.

Also, I'm 100% POSITIVE that it wasn't the person who they signed off as. That's what makes it even stupider, and even a little cowardly. All I can do is keep praying for them.