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Just thought I would let anyone interested know that I am taking a break from the site for a while. Recently, I tried to persuade someone who was quitting due to being upset/disappointed by responses he felt (rightly or wrongly) were critical of him when he tried to give help to a Type 1 and others disagreed with his advice. Some suggested he take time out instead of leaving...So that is the advice I am following now, having been disappointed by some of the apparent division between those of different types and in particular a degree of hostility to those posting what they genuinely think is helpful information regarding low carb dieting (generally people with a lot of experience). Admittedly, it is a small number...and obviously people have differing opinions and experiences...but I didn't join the site to get into petty arguments, I joined to gain information and I stayed to keep learning and to help others where possible as well as to feel involved...part of something very positive. I did gain a great deal, "met" some very nice people, and hope I did help a few along the way. I have been staying away from responding to Type 1's posting (particularly newbies) as some (again only a few) clearly think Type 2s are a whole different species. That just doesn't feel right to me (despite the obvious differences)...as we are all surely here on the site to help each other...if not...why are we here ? Anyway, I am not posting to enter into argument or to annoy anyone...just saying I am a bit disappointed at the moment and shall be putting things on hold...unless I wake up in whole more positive mood and realise I am just being grumpy or sensitive or some mish-mash of both. So...might be back...but wanted to thank those who did help me over the couple of years I have been here (too many to name) and to wish those I have interacted with well. Good luck. Paul.