my apologies to this forum

[ohhh_livia]

I received a most gracious email this morning, from who I assume to be anschul. He thanked me for reading his work and in fact, I believe, is not holding my disgusting display in the other thread against me.

I am taking this opportunity to give my sincere heartfelt apologies to everyone here whom I offended, but in particular, Angeline, BJ and Ramona.

I am sorry I was rude hateful and mean. Just plain mean. That is not me and should I blame anything in particular, I would say that bogus brig has it right. That monthly rage.

No one here deserved that venom and hate that spewed from me and as I told my email person, I am ashamed.

I do however, stand by the crit I gave mo when I said, "show, don't tell." I believe wholeheartedly, that had her poem been mentioned by the daily reviewer, she would have been given the same advice which is the first lesson in poetry.

show, don't tell.

I do agree with her in that I had no right to judge her lifestyle. I sincerely dislike to see a woman devalue herself to that point though and nothing she can say will sway my opinion on that. I could have left that out, I could have been kinder... but I wasn't. ,now I regret, regret.

mea culpa

So, here I stand, offer my apologies to everyone here. You seem to be a forgiving bunch, so maybe I will not be hated for too long.

I do not hold this forum in contempt, as champagne suggested, rather, I hold myself in contempt, and as a sad virtue of transference, ( ref- psych 101) I passed my ill self hatred onto you good people.

please forgive me, as it does come from my heart.

best wishes,
oli

 

[WickedEve]

That monthly rage.

PMS?
So I had to go looking all over the place to see what this was all about. I miss out on so much. Anyway, after this kind of an apology, I'm sure you'll be forgiven.

 

[Angeline]

I received a most gracious email this morning, from who I assume to be anschul. He thanked me for reading his work and in fact, I believe, is not holding my disgusting display in the other thread against me.

I am taking this opportunity to give my sincere heartfelt apologies to everyone here whom I offended, but in particular, Angeline, BJ and Ramona.

I am sorry I was rude hateful and mean. Just plain mean. That is not me and should I blame anything in particular, I would say that bogus brig has it right. That monthly rage.

No one here deserved that venom and hate that spewed from me and as I told my email person, I am ashamed.

I do however, stand by the crit I gave mo when I said, "show, don't tell." I believe wholeheartedly, that had her poem been mentioned by the daily reviewer, she would have been given the same advice which is the first lesson in poetry.

show, don't tell.

I do agree with her in that I had no right to judge her lifestyle. I sincerely dislike to see a woman devalue herself to that point though and nothing she can say will sway my opinion on that. I could have left that out, I could have been kinder... but I wasn't. ,now I regret, regret.

mea culpa

So, here I stand, offer my apologies to everyone here. You seem to be a forgiving bunch, so maybe I will not be hated for too long.

I do not hold this forum in contempt, as champagne suggested, rather, I hold myself in contempt, and as a sad virtue of transference, ( ref- psych 101) I passed my ill self hatred onto you good people.

please forgive me, as it does come from my heart.

best wishes,
oli

To make a public apology is a brave thing to do and, for what it's worth--my opinion is that it demonstrates a moral integrity that deserves to be emulated.

I've certainly said things here I've later regretted. Your apology is articulate and sincere. I could say there's no need since we do all say things we want to apologize for, but I'll just accept this gracious declaration of yours and leave the rest to poetry and friendship.

 

[ramonathompson]

I received a most gracious email this morning, from who I assume to be anschul. He thanked me for reading his work and in fact, I believe, is not holding my disgusting display in the other thread against me.

I am taking this opportunity to give my sincere heartfelt apologies to everyone here whom I offended, but in particular, Angeline, BJ and Ramona.

I am sorry I was rude hateful and mean. Just plain mean. That is not me and should I blame anything in particular, I would say that bogus brig has it right. That monthly rage.

No one here deserved that venom and hate that spewed from me and as I told my email person, I am ashamed.

I do however, stand by the crit I gave mo when I said, "show, don't tell." I believe wholeheartedly, that had her poem been mentioned by the daily reviewer, she would have been given the same advice which is the first lesson in poetry.

show, don't tell.

I do agree with her in that I had no right to judge her lifestyle. I sincerely dislike to see a woman devalue herself to that point though and nothing she can say will sway my opinion on that. I could have left that out, I could have been kinder... but I wasn't. ,now I regret, regret.

mea culpa

So, here I stand, offer my apologies to everyone here. You seem to be a forgiving bunch, so maybe I will not be hated for too long.

I do not hold this forum in contempt, as champagne suggested, rather, I hold myself in contempt, and as a sad virtue of transference, ( ref- psych 101) I passed my ill self hatred onto you good people.

please forgive me, as it does come from my heart.

best wishes,
oli

*smile*

All is forgiven. It's in the past where it belongs. All the best to you.

 

[Anschul]

I received a most gracious email this morning, from who I assume to be anschul. He thanked me for reading his work and in fact, I believe, is not holding my disgusting display in the other thread against me.

I am taking this opportunity to give my sincere heartfelt apologies to everyone here whom I offended, but in particular, Angeline, BJ and Ramona.

I am sorry I was rude hateful and mean. Just plain mean. That is not me and should I blame anything in particular, I would say that bogus brig has it right. That monthly rage.

No one here deserved that venom and hate that spewed from me and as I told my email person, I am ashamed.

I do however, stand by the crit I gave mo when I said, "show, don't tell." I believe wholeheartedly, that had her poem been mentioned by the daily reviewer, she would have been given the same advice which is the first lesson in poetry.

show, don't tell.

I do agree with her in that I had no right to judge her lifestyle. I sincerely dislike to see a woman devalue herself to that point though and nothing she can say will sway my opinion on that. I could have left that out, I could have been kinder... but I wasn't. ,now I regret, regret.

mea culpa

So, here I stand, offer my apologies to everyone here. You seem to be a forgiving bunch, so maybe I will not be hated for too long.

I do not hold this forum in contempt, as champagne suggested, rather, I hold myself in contempt, and as a sad virtue of transference, ( ref- psych 101) I passed my ill self hatred onto you good people.

please forgive me, as it does come from my heart.

best wishes,
oli

Well said.
And thank the rest of you. I love it when good people rise to the occasion. You are the class of people for whom it would be an honor to prepare a wonderful repast. Join me in the Bistro, won't you?

anschul

 

[Eluard]

A gracious apology and, as Ange says, it is something to be admired and emulated.

 

[champagne1982]

ohhh_livia,

Thank you for your elegant apology. I am happy to be proven wrong in such a manner with such manners as you display today. Welcome back and as Ange says, poetry and friendship will see us all through to a better day. I think a sense of humour also proves vital in many circumstances and I can tell there's gotta be a helluva wit lurking behind one of those hs in your login id.

 

[mo_duinne]

I just dont care anymore, my own life has too much meaning right now, as I am trying to deal with chemo treatments. I don't care, I won't be coming back to the forums.

 

[champagne1982]

mo_duinne, you've violated a forum guideline in your post through posting the contents of an email or private message and an email address.

<edited as the problem is taken care of> I don't know if the mods will be along tonight or not, but thanks for your prompt fix. I hope they'll see your edit and leave your post.

 

[WickedEve]

mo_duinne, you've violated a forum guideline in your post through posting the contents of an email or private message and an email address.

<edited as the problem is taken care of> I don't know if the mods will be along tonight or not, but thanks for your prompt fix. I hope they'll see your edit and leave your post.

I didn't get the message about the post until this morning, so no problem.
And sorry that mo_duinne is having such a negative experience.

 

[Angeline]

I didn't get the message about the post until this morning, so no problem.
And sorry that mo_duinne is having such a negative experience.

What she said.

I just dont care anymore, my own life has too much meaning right now, as I am trying to deal with chemo treatments. I don't care, I won't be coming back to the forums.

I'm sorry for both your negative experience here and the troubles you're having in your life. I'm sending prayers and good thoughts your way.

 

[Liar]

Was this about your comments in the challenge thread, ohhh_livia? If so, I don't think it was any big deal and nothing you need to apologize for. A dissenting opinion, kind of aggresively worded. But really, I've seen much much worse. As well as dished out, from time to time.

Hope you stick around. People who feel strongly about stuff is always a positive.


And a and hope for good health to mo_duinne.

 

[champagne1982]

Oh, and by the way, although my post was the last formal reply to mo_duinne on this forum I want it known that the poetry forum regulars did NOT chase away another blossoming person. I had private correspondence with the lady and she expressed her tiredness and wish to delete her posts. I explained how and you can witness the result of her considerations.

I guess there may have been a warmer welcome waiting for mo_duinne another day, but all one needs to do is remember the nature of her posts to appreciate why she was here and finally why even she wanted to delete them and move on.

I wish the lady well and send her nothing but healing and good thoughts. The same goes out to everyone here ...

 

[ohhh_livia]

I, too, hope she is okay. But I refuse to feel responsible as I can only assume the post which violated had something to do with me?

All I did was comment on a poem, I signed it, she knew who wrote it, yet I was labeled a troll for what reason, I can only guess, is I didn't give her the little vote score she thought she deserved.

If she feels the necessity to post private mail I sent her to keep it out of the forum, which was my intent, maybe I should request equal time and post the poison she wrote to me.

But I will not do that. I apologized to her in the first post in this thread, had she bothered to read it, she would have known. I have a right to my opinions just as she does hers. (regarding that certain lifestyle, or anything, for that matter).

whatever.

I invited her here and wouldn't have done that just to start a bickering match. I suggested she come in, just as someone suggested I come in.

She cannot have it both ways, or can she?

Maybe all she needs is a great big hug. Maybe all she needs is attention.

As for me, I will continue to lurk and, I want to thank all those of you who were kind to me after I displayed the worst side of my persona. I won't return,not to this area, but I will continue to comment on the poetry I read, and correspond with the friends I have made, via email.

Thank you all for your kindness.


best wishes,

olivia

ps, for champagne, have you considered a career in diplomacy? World needs more clear-headed peacemakers like you.

 

[WickedEve]

I, too, hope she is okay. But I refuse to feel responsible as I can only assume the post which violated had something to do with me?

All I did was comment on a poem, I signed it, she knew who wrote it, yet I was labeled a troll for what reason, I can only guess, is I didn't give her the little vote score she thought she deserved.

If she feels the necessity to post private mail I sent her to keep it out of the forum, which was my intent, maybe I should request equal time and post the poison she wrote to me.

But I will not do that. I apologized to her in the first post in this thread, had she bothered to read it, she would have known. I have a right to my opinions just as she does hers. (regarding that certain lifestyle, or anything, for that matter).

whatever.

I invited her here and wouldn't have done that just to start a bickering match. I suggested she come in, just as someone suggested I come in.

She cannot have it both ways, or can she?

Maybe all she needs is a great big hug. Maybe all she needs is attention.

As for me, I will continue to lurk and, I want to thank all those of you who were kind to me after I displayed the worst side of my persona. I won't return,not to this area, but I will continue to comment on the poetry I read, and correspond with the friends I have made, via email.

Thank you all for your kindness.


best wishes,

olivia

ps, for champagne, have you considered a career in diplomacy? World needs more clear-headed peacemakers like you.

Ms. Champagne is wonderfully diplomatic.
I hope you don't lurk. And I hope the other poet doesn't leave, unless she simply needs to.
Hopefully, this misunderstanding will be quickly forgotten and you'll start to enjoy your time here. We're a fun, talented, odd, weird, umm, and sexy bunch of poets.

 

[Liar]

I won't return,not to this area,

I hope that's because you are busy having fun somewhere else, and not because you feel you have burned your bridges to having fun here.

 

[champagne1982]

ps, for champagne, have you considered a career in diplomacy? World needs more clear-headed peacemakers like you.

It's a medal all Canadians wear. We are winners of the Nobel Peace Prize after all.