Hovering around instead

pleinster

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Scotland

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• Nov 7, 2017

• #1

Hi. I wanted to thank @Brunneria for taking the time to message me to clarify a few things when I decided to make myself scarce following frustration I was feeling in relation to a worrying degree of negative comments between a small number Type 1 and Type 2 posters. Without going into it...Brunneria's words (along with the support of some others) have made me realise my reaction was a bit knee-jerkish. Moderators can only do so much directly and if we all gave up there would be less and less experienced input on the site. Anyway, I have decided to hover about for a bit, looking at the forums etc. rather than entirely head off in the huff. I won't be posting as much (probably)as I was pre-huff and will definitely avoid commenting on Type 1 questions. In fact, think I'll stick with "my" type. Thanks, @Brunneria.

 

hankjam

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• Nov 7, 2017

• #2

Good news, glad to read and concur with yer T1 comment.

 

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Robkww

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• Nov 7, 2017

• #3

Good news @pleinster and a good strategy - the one I also adhere to other than providing moral support where I think it might help a bit.

 

Guzzler

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• Nov 7, 2017

• #4

Good to see you back.

 

Brunneria

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• Nov 7, 2017

• #5

thanks @pleinster

and delighted to hear you are staying

 

satindoll

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• Nov 7, 2017

• #6

@pleinster

BEST NEWS EVER.........well today anyway..........

 

himtoo

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sunny north wales

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mean people , gardening , dishonest people , and war.
why can't everyone get on........

• Nov 7, 2017

• #7

pleased to see you still with us @pleinster
your knowledge and thoughtfulness is much needed here.

xx

 

JohnEGreen

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Nottinghamshire

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• Nov 7, 2017

• #8

Glad to hear it, I read out loud.

 

Bluetit1802

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• Nov 7, 2017

• #9

That is the best news I've had today. This place needs you and your kindness and expertise.

 

pleinster

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Scotland

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• Nov 8, 2017

• #10

Lovely encouraging replies. Thank you.

 

Prem51

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London

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*

• Nov 8, 2017

• #11

I'm glad you are back too @pleinster. I realised I know very little about T1 after having a couple of welcome posts to new T1 members moderated, so now I just stick to a generalised welcome and leave it to the T1s to advise them.

 

Indy51

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5,540

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Perth, Western Oz

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Type 2

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Diet only

• Nov 8, 2017

• #12

Prem51 said:

I'm glad you are back too @pleinster. I realised I know very little about T1 after having a couple of welcome posts to new T1 members moderated, so now I just stick to a generalised welcome and leave it to the T1s to advise them.

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At the risk of being contentious, would be nice if Type 1's would show Type 2's the same courtesy

 

pleinster

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Scotland

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• Nov 8, 2017

• #13

Indy51 said:

At the risk of being contentious, would be nice if Type 1's would show Type 2's the same courtesy

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Ooooooo....I'm not touching that one.

 

Jo_the_boat

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810

Location

Littleborough, Lancashire

Type of diabetes

Type 2

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Diet only

• Nov 8, 2017

• #14

Everybody's encouragement is helpful and really appreciated.
When I was first looking was looking for help it was good to see replies from experienced posters not only because their experience adds some gravitas but also that they have bothered to stick around and help others.

 

Glenmac

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642

Location

Scotland

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Type 2

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Tablets (oral)

• Nov 8, 2017

• #15

Glad to see you back

 

KathyCP

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207

Type of diabetes

Type 2

• Nov 8, 2017

• #16

pleinster said:

Anyway, I have decided to hover about for a bit, looking at the forums etc. rather than entirely head off in the huff.

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please hover as much as you like, great to have you back