[DianeM]

Originally Posted by katerogers

Katie,

I really wish that you would reconsider leaving the group. You certainly have every reason to be upset with the posts that neither respect, nor understand what we are trying to accomplish here. My reaction was the same, but, I know they do not represent the rest of us. We want to bring issues to the table that are particularly unique to the Singles living in TV. But, unfortunately some problems will not be easy to discuss or resolve and this STD rumor is apparently one of those that is truly sickening, but nonetheless a potential problem for all of us. I was shocked to find out that some of the women who posted had had to ensure snide remarks about living in TV. It made me angry and I don't even live there. It's unfortunate that this issue happened to be raised first, but, maybe we could call it initiation by fire. And probably there is nothing that can be done about it, but, I can assure you it is nothing to joke about, nor to be discussed at Kitty's party. Katie you have already brought so much to this fledgling group, I would hate to lose your insight going forward and I know everyone else would agree.

Katie

Seems as if I really opened up a can of worms with an offhand remark about a subject that I found annoying when I mentioned I was moving to TV. No offense was ever intended nor was it a subject I ever planned a long discussion about. Just an offhand comment - nothing more.