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Some Random Thoughts about the Community at GBT

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Over the last few months, there have been some recurring themes that trouble and upset me. We have been and are a small and supportive community of all ages and backgrounds. And as a member of this community, there are three things I hold true and dear. First, discussions of suicide and pleas for help and guidance have become common posts. We have lost friends from here and some from our lives due to suicide brought on by many factors. In that regard, I treat any post that speaks to someone feeling the desire or need to end their life as true until other facts are presented. I realize that this is an alternate cyber world and that people do play games. But anytime I see such a post, I will hold out my hand in friendship and support. While none of us here are the professional answer to such issues, the ability to support someone to find the help they need is my first reaction. If it should happen to be a game, shame on you for playing with my and perhaps our emotions. But I will continue to hold out my hand when I see a person in need. Also, the discussion that suicide is a cowards way out, or that you should grow a pair, is unacceptable in any time or place. And any person that chooses to spout such view should be shunned until they leave or learn. Second is the issue of sexual abuse and exploitation of children, youth, teens and young adults. The objectivizing of children for someone sexual enjoyment is wrong. Pure and simple it is wrong. The abuse of anyone by virtue of a person’s power over them to achieve sexual gratification is wrong. It is not a subject to be debated. It is sick and wrong. This community has many members that have been abused by trusted people. These discussions bring back every memory and every experience. These experiences do not go away. The memories stay forever. I know all too well. It has been over fifty years and I can still see his face, smell him, and it bring terror to me. It does not matter to me what your excuse or reason is, it is wrong. And anyone that brings these discussions to this place should be shunned and removed. This is not a question of legal age; it is a question of a person using their power and authority to use another human being. And the exploitation of children, youth, teens and even adults is wrong. And should not, and at least by me, will not be tolerated. This site works hard to insure that the images and videos are legal and appropriate. When you find ones that do not meet that standard they should be removed. Be warned and be aware. Finally, we are community made up of many different people. And is the case everywhere, we will not always agree about everything. But we can disagree without threatening or abusing other member of the community. I realize all things are not private here, nor am I suggesting that they should be. But disagreements can be handled without name calling and personal attacks. I will not tolerate that in my life here or in the real world. Just some thoughts I felt I needed to share. Thanks for listening.