Gracie, I checked out the topix thread. I was a little baffled by a couple of things. I couldn't keep up with who was posting what....hard to explain, but the names seems to change as they go along. A few people even stated they did not post certains posts, even though they were under their names. All mixed up, as though the site had been hacked, or something. Anyway.....not the point.....
I have been following TOTV for about 3 years now, and I simply don't "get" where the negative posts are coming from. It was brought up several times that they thread was indeed meant for bashing and anyone who didn't like the bashing could move on, so.....just consider the source. Anyone who would read that garbage and let it influence their opinion of you is not worth worrying about.
The Internet is a wonderful tool, but it also is a perfect crutch for cowards and ne'er do wells who let their evil out but without the consequences. Please try not to be too concerned. Go on enjoying your wonderful life, family and TOTV family. Try very hard not to go back to that other forum!!!!! Let it go, and if you're feeling particularly generous, say a special prayer for those idiots!