[jhrc4]

I have no idea what TOPIX is so I Goggled it.. and could not find any remarks, to me this is not a big deal. Certainly not enough to Quit TOTV. Now I did look @ **************.com and there were two individuals are ignorant who made a couple of negative comments. But others who stood up for Gracie.

I feel strongly that Gracie comes across to me as a very nice carrying person with strong family and friends ties. I also can see that Gracie's feelings have been hurt and after all she is human who in their right mind wouldn't be.

But for Gracie to give in to Louts who are nothing more than school yard bullies, cowards, and liars is not good.

Gracie you really should re-consider your decision and try to get beyond this consider the source (s), and then consider the support from your TOTV friends.

[Cisco Kid]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

What are you trying to say?

Because she is LOVED by us all.
and a far better person than the coward that is posting trash.
I am sure she is reading all of these post and will see that the cockroach
over @ Topix will have to be left over there and be forgotten.

[JB in TV]

Originally Posted by Cisco Kid

Because she is LOVED by us all.
and a far better person than the coward that is posting trash.
I am sure she is reading all of these post and will see that the cockroach
over @ Topix will have to be left over there and be forgotten.

So true! And I HOPE she is reading all of the posts supporting her here. It is one way for her to get over the hurt... to see so much out-pouring of love for her.

[elizabeth52]

Originally Posted by jhrc4

I have no idea what TOPIX is so I Goggled it.. and could not find any remarks, to me this is not a big deal. Certainly not enough to Quit TOTV. Now I did look @ **************.com and there were two individuals are ignorant who made a couple of negative comments. But others who stood up for Gracie.

I feel strongly that Gracie comes across to me as a very nice carrying person with strong family and friends ties. I also can see that Gracie's feelings have been hurt and after all she is human who in their right mind wouldn't be.

But for Gracie to give in to Louts who are nothing more than school yard bullies, cowards, and liars is not good.

Gracie you really should re-consider your decision and try to get beyond this consider the source (s), and then consider the support from your TOTV friends.

I did find it and it is awful. What is most disturbing is that it appears that at least one of these posters accepted an invitation to GG's home and reported back to the group. This is beyond just a few rude remarks, it is a betrayal. What has happened to civility and respect?
If these comments are from people who are/were acquaintances, having a separate forum for those who have only met in person will not save someone from this cowardice behavior.

I respect Gracie's decision. And sending a big cyberhug her way.

[tucson]

Gracie, God has your back... you are a good person and those that hate and slander the innocent will have to stand before a Holy God one day, I'm praying for you and the haters...may your heart stay loving and not hurt.... (ps) this is the main reason why I'm careful about exposing too much personal info on the internet...there are so many people that have evil intent on the web...

[JourneyOfLife]

I am sorry that happened. Their vindictive comments are a reflection of them, not you!

Don't let nameless, faceless, cowards that take cheap shots behind your back exert control over you.

[Bucco]

Originally Posted by Cisco Kid

Because she is LOVED by us all.
and a far better person than the coward that is posting trash.
I am sure she is reading all of these post and will see that the cockroaver @ Topix will have to be left over there and be forgotten.

Again, keep in mind the "cockroach" over at Topix also posts HERE ON TOTV. Not some stranger at all....among the posters on here.

I was alerted to this TOPIX site a few years ago. The particular topic on TOTV was begun by a few who were kicked off here, or became disenchanted by the "trends" on this board. This was under the past admin who kicked a number off PERMANENTLY. Fact is there were a number of renegade boards begun by those who just did not like the "stripes" of a few on here. Most have died off.

But make no mistake....those who are on that TOPIX board are here posting...they even have posted Gracies number of posts, etc from reading the profile. From the past years I can assure you that folks lauded as heroes on this board have gone elsewhere to trash.

I know my rep on here is being blunt and I am, but I am also honest.....there are folks on here talking about it on other boards...there are folks on here with second, third and fourth screen names because they were thrown off the board for being abusive. There are folks on here who "get together" to get others....not pretty but true.

You should be able to express your opinion and not have the fact you disagree be construed as anything but that, but that is not the case. Folks will find a way to get at you, and in this case these few folks who do not like Gracie and others found this outlet. Actually, if you read back in time on that particular thread you will find the actual INITIAL screen name of a few posters who left here disenchanted. Whether they still post on here under another name I do not know, BUT I DO KNOW that those who have bashed by name on TOPIX reside HERE on TOTV.

[JourneyOfLife]

The trash talk looks like it was first leveled at TOTV the site.

Then a few people on that other site jumped in and started slamming several TOTV members... as if they had old scores to settle or just didn't like a few TOTV member posts and decided to denigrate them.

[Bogie Shooter]

Would like to hear from TOTV Admin on this topic. Their thoughts on double names, etc.

[buggyone]

I will add my name to the huge list that does not want Grace to leave TOTV. I have met Grace and her family and you cannot find a nicer family.

I have no idea about TOPIX and from what I have seen from the posts here, I would not like it. Why do some people have to be so mean spirited is beyond me.

[BogeyBoy]

We all know the internet can be helpful and at times be used to hurt others. Gracie is an example of how helpful it can be and it is a shame that someone has used it to hurt her.

Obviously she has our support, hopefully this will pass and she will be back.

[JB in TV]

Perhaps this isn't the right thread to post this, but I see alot of TOTV classified ad posters and responders posting their phone numbers here. I wonder if admin can block phone numbers from being displayed? Might make it just a little safer.

EDIT: Can't believe I am saying this! I am normally in favor of less regulation! HA

[mixsonci]

Why would you let a few people's worthless opinion stop you from being you? As you say yourself, "you have to be you" and to h--- with them. Don't let a few jerks stop you from doing what you love. I don't know you, but I read your opinions and offers of help all the time and I appreciate it. I will be full time next January and I was really looking forward to getting to know you and have "Coffee" with you.

[tucson]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Would like to hear from TOTV Admin on this topic. Their thoughts on double names, etc.

Good idea, I'm wondering if there are others besides Gracie that have been slandered also, myself included. I did go on that website this am to see if I've been maligned, but couldn't find anything. Maybe they've been deleted... I'm getting an education now on the dangers of blogs, since I've never written on them before I retired a yr ago...

[DonH57]

Gracie is the sweetest and nicest person I know. It takes a real keyboard coward to attack her like that. I certainly hopes she stays around with us. Gracie, don't let some dunder head ruin your day!