07-16-2011, 02:44 PM | #21 | |
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Re: Need emergency help -- $100 -- having medical issues.
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I haven't had any personal experience with the effects of alkalizing the disorder, as the only person I know with Crohns moved away. Poor girl went to hell and back with that thing.
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07-16-2011, 03:46 PM | #22 |
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Re: Need emergency help -- $100 -- having medical issues.
Be that as it may, my health problems aren't the issue here. I posted my history because I knew my comments would raise some hackles and one of the first defenses would be Dan's history of medical problems, so I listed mine to show that I DO know exactly what it is like to live with a chronic illness that never goes away completely and often makes you too sick to work. However, I realize now that drew attention away from the main point I was making - which is the suspicion many members have had for years that donations to support IW were possibly being used for personal expenses instead of the website.
I've supported IW in the past and even offered to be one of the monthly sponsors back in the day when a few of us were willing to cover the monthly bill so there would be no need to ask for donations. Of course, that blew up when someone suggested the supporters actually *gasp* get some form of recognition for their contributions. NONE of us were looking for that recognition, but it was nice others suggested it. That, of course, created a HUGE hissy fight from those who felt it was perfectly ok for someone else to pay the bill, but NOT ok for them to get any special recognition for it. I've also supported other sites I've been on. I stopped supporting IW financially when I could no longer be completely confident the money was not sometimes being used for other purposes. I'm not the only member that has felt this way. I'm just the only member that finally decided to say it out loud. If you think that is rude, that's fine. You're welcome to your opinion. If you think the money can be used for whatever purpose, regardless of the reason it was asked for, that's your choice. Obviously, I feel differently and I felt it was time somebody said that.
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07-16-2011, 04:59 PM | #23 |
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Re: Need emergency help -- $100 -- having medical issues.
I vaguely remember that happening, a group decided to foot the bill and then it all went sideways one way or the other. I was a bit too busy with NWN's or IWD to care at the time, but I do recall the thread I think.
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07-16-2011, 06:20 PM | #24 |
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Re: Need emergency help -- $100 -- having medical issues.
I guess I lack the harsh cynicism to care whether or not Ziroc pays one bill or another with the money I've donated over the years, especially since he runs the server from his home as a hobby.
Harsh and rude is still harsh and rude not matter how unpopular an opinion or succinctly put. I find it hard to defend making vague cynical accusations in a scolding tone rather than rallying around a friend in need and cheering the problem being solved.
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07-16-2011, 11:14 PM | #25 |
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Re: Need emergency help -- $100 -- having medical issues.
Ouch! Z, I know what a bad tooth can feel like. My dentist has mentioned that unattended tooth issues can cause serioius infections/problems too. I can't send $ right now (my husband's job is a temp one and after being out of work a year we're a bit tight financially- especially when he misses a day (holidays like the 4th) since they don't pay for that when you're a temp) but I CAN send prayers and good wishes and thank Azred for helping out.
Cerek, sorry to hear your Chrons is still active Hope it stays manageable! You were doing so well with work and stuff! One thing I don't think was mentioned- well, I may have missed it- you guys are loquacious! But I know that if you have a medical or other pressing bill and no/low funds you have to choose what to pay for ... food or the bill...or hobbies... so it's entirely possible that Z has a choice like that off and on and he asks for money so he doesn't have to forgo the hobby (IW).
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