Perhaps because I don't mind agreeing to disagree but something I really enjoy here are the times when someone I previously thought was a dope says something I think is smart and they are moved from my imaginary dope to my imaginary sharp list. :)
Throughout my life I strive to keep an open mind so I don't miss something profound. There are some people here I have "known" for years, respect and think I would like to work with and might even enjoy them as a friend. There are others who I wonder how they manage to tie their shoes this morning let alone pass NCLEX but again I continue to keep an open mind and very often I am pleasantly surprised.
Do you change favorite posters here or are you consistent with who you appreciate and who you aren't so thrilled with? Does anyone block members? My curiosity would never allow that, lol.
And I second the idea that some threads should never die; they are the archeological layers of AN and anyone should be able to core down into them to rediscover our history.
All in favor of reanimating the "Mockery of Nurses" thread, which continues to teach, provoke, and delight as evidenced by the number of Likes it still attracts, say AYE!
And I second the idea that some threads should never die; they are the archeological layers of AN and anyone should be able to core down into them to rediscover our history.
All in favor of reanimating the "Mockery of Nurses" thread, which continues to teach, provoke, and delight as evidenced by the number of Likes it still attracts, say AYE!
I'm raising a houseful of Whovians, and Tennant is definitely the king. They like Matt Smith, but I think they love the Amy/Rory/River storyline more. They're giving Capaldi a chance. Particularly my oldest was incensed that the fan base embarrassed itself by getting upset that he wasn't young and cute. But then, she watches Classic Who online wherever she can find it.
You're among friends here. Weird, geeky friends.
Classic Who on Netflix, every episode! Great way to catch up. David Tennant is my first and fave, but one and three are close.
I've only ever blocked one person, and it was someone who was literally stalking my posts all over the board just to be able to say nasty things to and about me. She also attacked me in private messages. Much of her vitriol, even though it was clearly name calling and many times off topic, I could not get the mods to delete. She's a very long term member here and for some reason she fixated on me, and the only way I had of dealing with it was to block her. I actually feel a little sorry for her, because she seemed to be acting truly mentally ill for a while. Seriously, I'm not important
enough for an internet stranger to spend that kind of time and energy on. It was really weird.
I am experiencing something similar...from a person who claims to be a psych nurse. The only way to deal with it is to block the hostility. Like you said, it is really weird to have a stranger track your posts and try to start an argument.
AMEN! 
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Great, now I have to search for a jello thread?