chunky monk:
After the generosity of hitchers I have seen and experienced, there is no bloody way I'm leaving!
WSS!
I thank my lucky stars that I found this place....I've learned so much and met some truly fabulous people.
While this place does have its negatives; please don't let one bad apple spoil the bunch/don't throw the baby out with the bathwater/cut off your nose to spite your face (choose your metaphor!)
Hitched is also responsible for some remarable things. So many of us have found real, lasting friendships through here; people have been educated and informed and entertained and supported; I've had my eyes opened on a number of issues and been inspired by some of the amazing women on here.
It's a bit like any other friendship group/family.....you have to take the rough with the smooth. On balance I think the good still outweighs the bad here.
I sincerely hope that some of the recent "Goodbyes" are not permanent.....I think it would be a collosal loss if Zoay, TF and Zebra were no longer contributing to the forum; your absences would be very keenly felt. I'll just have to hope that a wee break does you all good and you come back when the weather calms down and everyone has cooler heads 
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