Towards a more welcoming place-(addendum)

[artful]

I pay tribute to Lance,...and his efforts to make this a more inclusive Forum. Also,...I will give a simple update to those friends of mine who have concern about my well being,...and the absence of my posts at Lit.

Without going into particulars,...my medical condition is not the best,...but I have always been honest and upfront with ALL my ONLINE, (LDR), subs.

I have nothing bad to say about "Dream", or any other of my subs. I have made very many GOOD friends online,...and will continue to do so, but I will not attempt another LDR.

I will attempt to co-author a Sexual Role Play story with my dear friend,..."Angel of Sex". Hope it is good enough that you all read it with enjoyment.

I won't attempt to answer all the e-mails, the threads started, PM's, etc. If I did,...I wouldn't have time to do anything else.

Please know,...I am aware who my friends are,...and I thank everyone for their best wishes.

Mentally,...and emotionally,...I am in *great* shape.

I will check on this thread periodically,...so if you wish to leave a message here,...I will respond to it,...(sooner or later).

As with my posted opinions, I need no sympathy. I have ALWAYS been truthful in my OPINIONS. I am pleased beyond comprehension, how Lance has taken the steps he has, in making this a *more* welcoming Forum for all.

BDSM should be a *responsible* way of life. It has been a wonderful reward for me, to have been able to participate in it these many years. There is absolutely no good that can come from demeaning others, there chosen lifestyle.

I don't necessarily agree with, (nor condone), some of the things that people do under the broad umbrella of BDSM, but,..."let he/she who is without sin,...cast the first stone".

Most importantly,...there is an *inner truth* within each of us. It is each and everyone of us duty,...to face that *inner truth*-head on. Do not deny what you are,...or who you are.

If you want "Fantasy",...be honest about it,...if you want "Reality",...be honest about that also. One cannot be honest with another,...till FIRST,.. they become honest with themself.

JMHO,...but it's mine,...and I own it!!!

 

[silken_kitten]

well spoken Artful. It is good to see you posting again.

do take care. I can't wait to read the story between
Angel and yourself. I've had the chance to write with her a bit as well.

 

[SierraMoon]

Hello my dear friend! Great to see you here!!

to you!!

(by the way.. i'm still waiting for that flogger experience... hehe)

 

[SexyChele]

Artful, I just want to join with others here in saying that it is good to see you back on the boards. There are many of us who have been concerned about your health, but it sounds as though it is under control.

I wish you continued healing and really do hope to see more of your contributions here.

 

[A Desert Rose]

It's good to see you, Art. I wish you the best.

 

[Daddyslilpet]

Great to see you Art! Please take care of yourself my friend.

~smile~
dixi

 

[zipman]

Great to see you Art! Please take care of yourself my friend.

~smile~
dixi

I couldn't have said it any better!

Welcome back!

 

[Lancecastor]

Dude!

Good to see your bad self vertical and present again!

Cheers

Lance

 

[Hecate]

My pleasure to see you are well and kicking again!

Art,

thanks for remebering this little corner of cyberspace and update us on your well being. We were concerned and no details were available (nor were they our business anyway).

I hope that the holiday season will contribute to your further physical recovery - and may you enjoy the spirit and company of those you cherish.

Be well,
Hecate

 

[Freya]

Hello Artful. We don't know each other but I've seen the concern that most here have had for you recently, and am glad to know you are well.

 

[MissTaken]

*kissing your cheek*

Hello, artful.

Be well and happy holidays to you and your family.

 

[Desdemona]

Art, I have missed you dreadfully. I'm so glad to see you back with us.

 

[P. B. Walker]

Be well Art. Hope to see you back here soon.

PBW

 

[redelicious]

Artful...

It's great to see you here. Take care of yourself and be well. Will be keeping you in my thoughts.

 

[cellis]

Artful, I am so happy to have you back with us. Your voice has sorely been missed.

 

[yuppietowngirl]

Welcome Back Art *s*

I do not venture over here to the BDSM section much anymore. But tonight I did for some reason...and was so pleased that I did. It is good to see you back. And I would like to send my best wishes to you. *s*

 

[~Dream~]

Re: Welcome Back Art *s*

I do not venture over here to the BDSM section much anymore. But tonight I did for some reason...and was so pleased that I did. It is good to see you back. And I would like to send my best wishes to you. *s*

_____________________

Just joining my Good friend and Sis Yuppie in wishing you all the best and happy to see you have returned to be amongst your 'REAL' friends ,lol I hope your health continues to improve and wish you nothing but the best , so nice of you to only make subtle jabs at me but hey not only did I probably deserve it , but I am a big girl and CAN take it as well, I can only wish you all the love ,luck and happiness in the world that I myself am now enjoying .. May the peace of Allah shine upon you
i now return your regularly scheduled,features ... peace

 

[H'venlee]

Art-
It is wonderful to have you back. Sending you kisses to lift your spirits. You know how to contact me if you ever need someone to talk with.
Hugs & Kisses.

 

[artful]

To all my friends

I make no subtle jabs toward anyone,...I speak to all the same way,...direct,...and without hidden meanings. I don't communicate with *dream* here,...or anywhere else. Like I said,..."I have nothing bad to say about her,...or any of my LDR subs."

 

[zipman]

Re: To all my friends

I make no subtle jabs toward anyone,...I speak to all the same way,...direct,...and without hidden meanings. I don't communicate with *dream* here,...or anywhere else. Like I said,..."I have nothing bad to say about her,...or any of my LDR subs."

I think anyone that read your post would agree that there were no "jabs" either subtle or overt, in your post. Well, everyone except the person that suggested you did, and then added a jab of her own.

Once again, I look forward to your posting here again, as time allows. Be well, Art!

 

[A Desert Rose]

Sincerely and Sincerity....

Sincerity shines through our words, whether they are sincerely good or sincerely nasty words.

Art's sincerity has always been apparent and always been well-meaning. Some people are just sincerely unkind. Art will never be that.

Sincerely yours,
Roxanne

 

[Angelofsex]

To my dearest friend.....When you are up to it........the story will begin....This would be the best Christmas gift anyone could give me a story with you and me. I wish the best for you and my love for you is so strong as a friend of mine.......A friend that will ALWAYS BE.

HUGS & KISSES

Your Angel

 

[anneski]

Heeeeeeeeeeeeere's Arty!

Yay! The Master returns!!

(Not my Master I hasten to add, lest there be any misinterpretations, my heart, body and soul belong to Nickton!)


Art, I only popped back in to say hi to my friends, and there you were, gone! Don't DO that to me!



Glad you're holding your own...hell, you KNOW what I mean!

 

[WillowPuss]

Robuck and I are pleased you are back and feeling so positive.

We hope your health continues to improve.

 

[Goddess Helena]

Thank you for making time to post, Art.
You have been greatly missed here.


Helena