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Posted by draughn88 on October 13, 2006, at 17:21:19
i just navigated through this site matt invited me to visit and i am surprised at matt. i am also hurt that matt would even ask me to come here to read his post knowing him like i do. whats he thinking? he is not going into the service, in fact he makes jokes about it. he is not held hostage by his mother, he sees his doctors on his own he can move anytime that he wants to and his family will help him. man, i guess that he is popping too many pills and yes, i am worried about that.
i guess that i shouldn't be surprised...he has never told me the truth about anything or anyone else that knows him. maybe he wanted me to drop in here to see who he REALLY is...and he is scary. thanks anyway. it was interesting. i now have a lot of praying to do for matt. you guys are great troopers for putting up with him.
Posted by kid47 on October 13, 2006, at 17:30:57
In reply to matts post are not true, posted by draughn88 on October 13, 2006, at 17:21:19
Posted by Dinah on October 13, 2006, at 17:39:31
In reply to matts post are not true, posted by draughn88 on October 13, 2006, at 17:21:19
> maybe he wanted me to drop in here to see who he REALLY is...and he is scary. thanks anyway.
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Posted by notfred on October 14, 2006, at 1:53:14
In reply to matts post are not true, posted by draughn88 on October 13, 2006, at 17:21:19
Posted by Glydin on October 14, 2006, at 9:14:33
In reply to matts post are not true, posted by draughn88 on October 13, 2006, at 17:21:19
Matt certainly has garnered some attention as to his truthfulness or not in his postings.
I believe the fact is: in this type of board interaction, it is impossible to know the truthfulness or deceptiveness of what anyone is posting. Moreover, it’s even more difficult to know the reason(s) behind why someone would be truthful or be deceptive. I also believe that most of the opinions, suggestions, compassions and kindnesses that are posted as follow-ups are based on information provided. That being the case, it is the responsibility of the original poster as to the original post's validity. Therefore, while deception may not be wanted or desired as a way of interacting on the board, the impact is probably more on the poster of the deception than it is on the folks who may extend and reach out to them.
Posted by Phillipa on October 14, 2006, at 9:59:34
In reply to Truth or Dare? » draughn88, posted by Glydin on October 14, 2006, at 9:14:33
Could you be his Mom? Love Phillipa
Posted by Phil on October 14, 2006, at 11:15:45
In reply to matts post are not true, posted by draughn88 on October 13, 2006, at 17:21:19
If you care enough to pray for him, you could have cared enough to talk to him before you posted.
Posted by fayeroe on October 14, 2006, at 11:36:23
In reply to Re: matts post are not true » draughn88, posted by Phil on October 14, 2006, at 11:15:45
> If you care enough to pray for him, you could have cared enough to talk to him before you posted.
Amen to that!
pat
Posted by rainbutterfly on October 14, 2006, at 11:39:28
In reply to Re: matts post are not true » draughn88, posted by Phil on October 14, 2006, at 11:15:45
I also agree with this. It makes me question the sincerity of your caring, although I mean no offense, and that is only my opinion.
rainbutterfly
Posted by muffled on October 14, 2006, at 12:37:43
In reply to matts post are not true, posted by draughn88 on October 13, 2006, at 17:21:19
So its not putting up. Its caring.....
Posted by Lindenblüte on October 14, 2006, at 15:36:45
In reply to I don't think peopl 'put up' w/matt, they like him » draughn88, posted by muffled on October 14, 2006, at 12:37:43
I don't "know" Matt. Does anybody? What does it mean to "know" Matt?
The purpose of this website is to SUPPORT Matt. Many of us here have a lot of struggles, and it's really hard to open up to people in our everyday lives and tell them what's going on with us. Sometimes they don't believe us, sometimes they can't help us, and sometimes they make us feel bad for showing them that we are imperfect.
I don't just put up with Matt, I think he is a very positive part of this community. I read his posts with interest, and I find that a lot of his conflicts and dilemmas resonate with me.
I get satisfaction out of supporting people. That's another big reason why I'm here.
Perhaps the "truth" is in one's actions. Perhaps the "truth" lies in one's intentions. Perhaps the "truth" lies in one's subconscious. I don't think that any person will ever have access to another person's mind to be able to establish "truth" vs. falsehood with certainty.
We are all selective about what we choose to disclose about ourselves, to whom, when, if, and how.
If you are so concerned about the "truth", you may choose to set a precedent and tell us who you truly are. I think that after a little while you will discover that it's impossible to write about yourself without making some choices about what to include, what to leave out, and how to make a coherent story.
I don't judge Matt for who he is, or what he's going through. None of us are so sinless that we should cast the first stone. Certainly not in a supportive forum like this.
Matt- how are you dealing with this? I'm worried about you. If you cannot be free to express your self on Babble, it could be distressing.
-Li
Posted by TexasChic on October 14, 2006, at 19:01:39
In reply to matts post are not true, posted by draughn88 on October 13, 2006, at 17:21:19
> i just navigated through this site matt invited me to visit and i am surprised at matt. i am also hurt that matt would even ask me to come here to read his post knowing him like i do. whats he thinking? he is not going into the service, in fact he makes jokes about it.
He never said he was, he just asked for opinions on the matter.
>he is not held hostage by his mother,
He never said that either. I was also in an bad living situation with my mother, but there were reasons I couldn't just up and move out. I think the same goes for Matt.
>he sees his doctors on his own he can move anytime that he wants to and his family will help him.
Unless you ARE his family, how would you know that?
>man, i guess that he is popping too many pills and yes, i am worried about that.
Yeah well, we're all 'pill poppers' around here. Don't suppose you ever 'popped' an asprin?
> i guess that i shouldn't be surprised...he has never told me the truth about anything or anyone else that knows him. maybe he wanted me to drop in here to see who he REALLY is...and he is scary. thanks anyway. it was interesting. i now have a lot of praying to do for matt. you guys are great troopers for putting up with him.
I guess we shouldn't be surprised, we've this whole thing before from another 'friend' of Matt's. I'm just not buying it.
Hang in there Matt.
-T
Posted by Phillipa on October 14, 2006, at 20:49:43
In reply to Its deja vu all over again » draughn88, posted by TexasChic on October 14, 2006, at 19:01:39
T well said and Matt will always be my friend. And I'll do my best to help him. Love Phillipa
Posted by Declan on October 14, 2006, at 22:37:52
In reply to Re: I don't think peopl 'put up' w/matt, they like, posted by Lindenblüte on October 14, 2006, at 15:36:45
It's much politer not to talk about people in front of them, don't you think?
People are careful about that here, although the last time there might have been a few regrets.
Posted by Declan on October 14, 2006, at 22:42:34
In reply to matts post are not true, posted by draughn88 on October 13, 2006, at 17:21:19
My previous post should be read as response to this one.
Posted by draughn88 on October 14, 2006, at 23:34:20
In reply to Its deja vu all over again » draughn88, posted by TexasChic on October 14, 2006, at 19:01:39
Hmmmm.........
its saturaday night live!
Posted by rjlockhart on October 15, 2006, at 21:10:56
In reply to matts post are not true, posted by draughn88 on October 13, 2006, at 17:21:19
Ok, are you talk about ME. I know this isnt what i think it is. I dont know who you are, where you came from, and you dont know anything about my home life. And how in the HELL did i talk to you about the marines, i have never seen your screen name, to my knowlage. I will go join the marines, i never joked about it, thats in your danm mind. Are you trying to get attention over me? I have a friend that is a marnie in my sociology class, who i talk to, saw him at church. So what ever you are saying please will you tell me where you got that information. Or are you lying. I live in HELL.
What are you thinking? Is this TxtoolGirl again? under a diffrent posting name? Because if it is i am not putting up with you again.
I am going to be monitering YOU.
Posted by Tabitha on October 15, 2006, at 21:17:30
In reply to Re: you do not, who is this?, posted by rjlockhart on October 15, 2006, at 21:10:56
Shrug it off Matt, don't bother to argue with this person.
One thing I've noticed on this site is that if a stranger comes in and talks about someone here, it backfires and their target ends up getting more supporters than ever. Folks just circle the wagons.
Posted by Phillipa on October 15, 2006, at 21:54:15
In reply to Re: you do not, who is this? » rjlockhart, posted by Tabitha on October 15, 2006, at 21:17:30
Matt listen to Tabitha. I just informed you of what was being said about you. If anyone gets a PBC or blocked it should be me as I e-mailed Matt about what was being said about him. And I know he's working and studying. He doesn't need this. Matt forget it and do well in school for me please? I never asked a favor of you before . This is a favor please? Love Phillipa Someone who does care about you
Posted by rainbutterfly on October 16, 2006, at 2:54:56
In reply to Re: Its deja vu all over again, posted by draughn88 on October 14, 2006, at 23:34:20
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