Goodbye
Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2023 8:34 pm
I don't want to be accused of "leaving in a huff," so I'd like to thoughtfully list my reasons for leaving the Watch for good.
Two days after getting the Covid vaccine, my blood pressure went to 200/110, I passed out, and had to be taken to the emergency room. I almost died. That was July 2021. Since then, my blood pressure has been out of control and my doctors can't figure out what is wrong with me, and no medicine seems to work. I live daily wondering if today will be the day my heart fails.
I've been having chest pains for the last few days, which I thought I'd had under control, and I think it's because of my participation on this site. I have been accused of "twisting facts" to make Wayfriend look bad merely because I suggested the possibility that he might disagree with content he has labeled "disinformation." I've been called Blatant Evil for saying how I didn't appreciate being called a racist. Jay has claimed he deleted the Tank due to our incivility, while he calls our opinions "shit."
Clearly, I'm not wanted here. This is no longer a welcoming place to people of all views. But more importantly, my body can no longer handle stress from these confrontations. I've tried to restart political discussions with painstaking care to assure that no one feels this kind of confrontation. I didn't just do it to appease others, I did it for my own health and sanity, too. The rule in place was my idea! And I've been hounded and maligned ever since in the general forum. 17 years ago, or even two years ago, I didn't have to worry about something like this killing me. I no longer have that luxury.
I've enjoyed my time here. I deeply respect so many of you, some of whom might be surprised if I named them. I regret never getting the chance to tell you in person. Take care! Be true.
Two days after getting the Covid vaccine, my blood pressure went to 200/110, I passed out, and had to be taken to the emergency room. I almost died. That was July 2021. Since then, my blood pressure has been out of control and my doctors can't figure out what is wrong with me, and no medicine seems to work. I live daily wondering if today will be the day my heart fails.
I've been having chest pains for the last few days, which I thought I'd had under control, and I think it's because of my participation on this site. I have been accused of "twisting facts" to make Wayfriend look bad merely because I suggested the possibility that he might disagree with content he has labeled "disinformation." I've been called Blatant Evil for saying how I didn't appreciate being called a racist. Jay has claimed he deleted the Tank due to our incivility, while he calls our opinions "shit."
Clearly, I'm not wanted here. This is no longer a welcoming place to people of all views. But more importantly, my body can no longer handle stress from these confrontations. I've tried to restart political discussions with painstaking care to assure that no one feels this kind of confrontation. I didn't just do it to appease others, I did it for my own health and sanity, too. The rule in place was my idea! And I've been hounded and maligned ever since in the general forum. 17 years ago, or even two years ago, I didn't have to worry about something like this killing me. I no longer have that luxury.
I've enjoyed my time here. I deeply respect so many of you, some of whom might be surprised if I named them. I regret never getting the chance to tell you in person. Take care! Be true.
