Access To The Forum

[Jimmy1]

I can see from various posts that this is obviously a touchy subject.

My opinion is that there is nothing any of us can do about it, even Anthony. Yes we could try the service booklet, or certificate of service, but then we would have to add the 'Operational Service' side of things, and you know, there are some guys who were in the SF that cannot say where they served.
Besides this, Anthony would have a heap more work filtering through each and every person, and I would not ask him to do that.

The way it works now is actually quite good, we sort of self moderate and can tell people when they are not welcome. If they are psych's or researchers looking for information then they can approach Anthony by the 'Contact Us' window. If they persist, Anthony will give them the boot.

Another point is that it should be relatively easy for a veteran who is having a really bad time to easily access fellow brothers and sisters for assistance without jumping through the hoops.

Just my opinion.

 

[drabs08]

Amen brother Amen & HOOAAAH!!!!

 

[Anglesachse]

You are totally right jimmy! like I said I was just rambling :( shame on me. Every Vet needs to be able to come here with as little in the way as possible. You and Athony do a great job :tup:

 

[Zipperhead]

Another thing to consider Angle. Almost every non vet who has wandered in here did so without trying to claim they were a vet. Only ChattaCourt came in being vague about his back ground. Most come in unaware of the rules, and apologise and leave when it is pointed out, or thinking they should be an acception. Aweful high and mighty of them, but in the end they get banned, and the problem is solved. I have been reluctant to post more personnal thoughts here because of the open nature, but it was the open nature that allowed me to find this place to begin with. So in the end, I have my Therapist (sort of) where I can discuss personnal things, and this forum where I can vent and see that I am not alone. It's almost a good thing that these inturders announce themselves. It allows us to recognise the reality of an open forum, and moderate ourselves appropriately.

 

[Jimmy1]

In a way that is why anonymity is a good thing. And you know what, who really cares what is said here.
I am by no way proud of some of the things I have done, but generally I don't talk about my traumas on here.

We have our members only section, and if people want to lurk on there who are non veterans, then so be it.
You will never stop it. Look at what people can hack into nowadays.

The best part of this forum is that we can speak our mind without offending, and generally if someone takes offence it is either that they are not a veteran, or they are having a rough one. And if by chance we do offend more than one person then we can always swallow humble pie and apologise. Most times though it is like water off a ducks back.

Am I making any sense

 

[Anglesachse]

..Am I making any sense

Allways Jimmy :tup:.

If not, I am so screwed in the head that I can understand the shit your selling :sneaky:

 

[JarHed]

I had originally joined the sister site to this one. There are some vets there but I was happy when I found this one. I feel like I 'fit' in better. Guess I'm saying there's something for everyone that needs this. It's nice to come here and speak your mind and not be judged by people that probably don't have a clue as to what we've been through.

The amount of info that I've learned about PTSD since coming here is tremendous. Much thanks to Anthony and everyone else involved in making this site for us. As well as all the folks, like me, who struggle with this stuff on a daily basis and are willing to talk about it. I'm glad I found this place. Thanks to all.

JarHed

 

[Jimmy1]

Hey JarHed, I love this site too. Its sort of a safe place where you can speak your mind. Some people don't agree with you but you don't take offence. The other site, if you said something slightly out of place they bit your head off and cautioned you. It was too much.

Sometimes I feel I am sort of preaching and acting like I know everything when deep down I don't know that much at all, only what I have been told by other people on this site, Anthony, and experience living with the beast.

Days like today I wish were over already. Self awareness is one thing that they say is a positive, but I hate it. I hate being able to tell when I am getting anxious, or depressed. But at least I can let those that love me know.

 

[JarHed]

Thanks Jimmy

I just meant that it's nice to have someplace to go where you can talk about stuff like we do. I wasn't a member their like I am here. It's sad that so many people are just 'broken' and in need of repair if you take my meaning. Don't know if it's the times we live in or just that we see and hear about it more. This is a comfort zone for me; I can say what I think and how I feel and know that I'm not being judged or looked at like a science project.

I just try to take each day as it comes. Enjoy the good and deal with the rest.

 

[reddevil1111]

I think prior to being allowed to become members, SOMEONE needs to vet those that join to keep our posts more private and within those that are allowed. Everyone seems to think that rules dont apply to them and they have a need we should accomidate. I am so past that. I can validate my service. I have the tattos, the bullet and schrapnel wounds and the mental scars. Oh and a slip of paper called a dd214. My re-enlistment code is Honerable RE-3P That means my dead grandmother goes back in before I do...lol
Doing a project for your class? trying to relate to your girlfriend or hubbie who has PTSD? It makes me see RED everytime they try to come in here like its a revolving door.

 

[Sarg]

Red,
My DD214 says, "come hell or high water", HA!

Sarg

 

[abnvet]

Red,
My DD214 says, "come hell or high water", HA!

Sarg

Now this I like- HOOAH!