I cannot tell you how happy I was to see that post from Penni just now. Not because I feel any stupid petty battle has been won, but because of how important it is that everyone feels safe in coming to LBT and really sharing their fears, their struggles, and their victories with one another without the fear of that then being used against them in personal attacks. This place means the world to me and many many others who come here for help, support, encouragement, friendship, and advice.. and I am so pleased and proud of the fact that it means as much to Alex and the mods.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Susan

I agree with everything Susan has said. THANKS from me too!!

because of how important it is that everyone feels safe in coming to LBT and really sharing their fears, their struggles, and their victories with one another without the fear of that then being used against them in personal attacks. This place means the world to me and many many others who come here for help, support, encouragement, friendship, and advice.. and I am so pleased and proud of the fact that it means as much to Alex and the mods.

As a newbie I really appreciate this site- luckily being new and naive has shielded me from what ever the event was.

Thank you for this site!!!! It has made such a difference in my lap band journey!!!

I agree with everything Susan has said. THANKS from me too!!

Ditto from me 3 Loves.

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I love you too. Now cut out the mooshies.... Hey do you like my new sig? Did I tell you Tony is one of the the things that leave me breathless? That is the truth. The site is down that I want my weight ticker from, but I bet you know that because one of yours is missing. It's a really cute one and I plan on getting it back when the site is up and running again.

For now take good care of yourself my friend.

Luv ya

*shakes her head* Could we get back on topic please?

There are other threads for talking about signature lines and nascar, and PM's are great for one-to-one conversations.

Thanks.

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We agree once again. Dody, meet me in the PM room and I'll tell you how much I love your new sigy. Go Smoke.

I was a sneaky lurker long before I was a registered poster, and I think a healthy warning is a good way to remind everyone we are here for help and support. Anger has no place here...regardless of who started it.

I don't have any problems with anyone here, but I would like to say if at any time I have said anything inappropriate, improper, or upsetting, I am truly sorry. It was of course not my intention. If I ever do say something which fits in this category, please pm me and I will not only publicly apologize, but I will be more then happy to clarify anything that was intended so that we can go on as friends.

We all come here bearing our souls which makes us vulnerable. We tell our secrets and share our skeletons in the closet. If we can't trust and care about the people around us here then we are in for a LONG haul.

99 boddles ofg wiine on the wall, ninety nine bottls of wine, take one down and slug 7 glass down 98 botdles of wine on the wall...

Please keep this thread on topic per the request of the OP.

:focus:

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Bumping to give others the opportunity to show their appreciation for the mods & Alex. Not many of us could or would want to take on these responsibilities.

(sighs) Could we please keep this thread on topic? Thank you so much:faint:

I have benefited so much from LBT, and gained (even in the short time I've been around here) so much knowledge, confidence, friends, and courage to help me move ahead with banding and weight loss.

Until just now (when I read the thread of questions) about moderators), I thought that LBT was owned by a company or group of doctors involved in banding. I had no idea that a real, individual person - alex - paid for this wonderful place. Thank you so much alex - you have given me the world in such a small time in the benefits I have gained from hanging out here.

Until just now, I also thought the moderators were reimbursed for their time here keeping us all on track. (I'm new to forum boards as a whole). Thanks to the moderating team for your time and effort, and for your wisdom also.

I just hope that I behave well enough to continue hanging out here, and that I can help in the same ways as I have been helped as I continue on my journey with the band.

I also want to thank Alex and the mods for all you do. I have made so many friends here and gotten so much support.

Thank you all for your continued support to each and every one of us!