Teamedup Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I thought that I would say a goodbye. I realise that I haven't posted much recently. My trust had gone and everytime I had posted it seemed to coincide with something that made me realise that my lack of trust was justified. Sadly there have been a few 'iffy' posts on here recently with regards to information offered in reply to questions. Not every one knows everything, (I know I don't) so the best bit of advice I can give anyone is check up for yourselves on anything at all that is on your mind, or you have a problem with. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 TU, I hope that isn't the end of your involvement with this forum. You have been a source of good advice for many (and annoyed the h*ll out of me, so that's another plus).The forum needs you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I HOPE YOU DON'T GO TOO; -I know I'm shoutingI've been chasing you round forms and I'm puffed out!You know you will be sat there twitching if you can't put iffy information right [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Don't go. I like you.Besides TU wherever you go in life you will find things you don't agree with and people who wear you thin. Just ignore them girl.My father always lived by his extremely high morals I think it just made his head ache worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Why can't we do polls? I'd like to see a poll as to whether or not TU should stay - and what her conditions might be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosebud Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I've not been posting long but I think this is really sad. TU always is always helpful and polite. Don't go please....[:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miki Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I have to agree TU, that during my enforced rest, I noticed quite a few"iffy" replies and I worry just how many have acted on the answersgiven. I too learn a lot from the French, especially on how they cantell quite outrageous porkies, rather than admit not knowing theanswer. It is that point, that I am sure TU would agre, is to check,not once with the fonctionaires, in particular but to check itall again and again if neccessary.It is the folks, that quite understandably, relay the first answergiven as facts to other members, that it all gets pretty cloudy. Wewon't mention the man in the bar said experts here !If we lose you TU, we lose one of the extremely rare voices of, been there and....understood it !TU I know, is unhappy of how moderating has gone since the turmoil awhile back. She believes in forthright talking, as she knows only toowell, that is how debate and discussions are carried out here in reallife. She brings true reality to this forum and, like it or not (and TUand I some years ago now, took a while to see things almost spot on, weoften came from opposite ends of a debate but in the end, we realisedthat we both had been through, more or less, the whole spectrum of lifehere and just worded or put things over differently !!) she will let you know excatly how she has seen, or had to do things.So TU, many of us would certainly not want you to go, so can I ask youfrom them, could you please explain a little more, so we can discuss it and perhaps see a way that, could make you change yourmind ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 TU - Don't go !! You have offered me so much good advice and I'msure I am not the only one. I can relate to what you are saying,but I try to take it with a grain of salt and just quit reading athread that seems "wild." I know you must do thesame. It would be a shame to lose your valuable knowledge.Maybe take a week off, but don't leave us forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 It isn't the threads that are driving her away, Lori, see Miki's post above - that is the reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I'm very, very sorry to see that TU has finally decided to call it a day. Those of you who don't 'know' TU well, will know she is knowledgable about France, but may not realise what a warm, generous, and funny woman she is aside from the factual information she has given on the forum.If I know TU like I think I do, she means it. I just wanted to say how sorry I am that she is leaving.[:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaligoBay Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Hear hear, Tresco! No point in repeating it all, it's only EXACTLY what I would have said myself.And TeamedUp knows it, I hope.So we'll let you have a holiday, TU, but you will come back, won't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 If you go TU, what are we going to do for all the ingredients? Here are a few to take with you, hoping you will soon change your mind and come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerise Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Like the others, I can only say - please reconsider. The forum should be a place of debate with reasoned opinions, not everyone agreeing or else slagging each other off. You are one of the voices of reason - please stay.Maggi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Hi Dick - yes, I saw Miki's post after I posted. Apparently, hewas typing at the same time I was. I thought perhaps it was notjust the bit of "odd" advice given here or there for TU'sdecision. I must say that I noticed that when I first startedreading the forum. Since I am American, alot of the "generalrules" offered here do not apply to me. Often the advice givenwas totally wrong or should I say inappropriate if you are not an EUcitizen.. But, like TU says, I did my homework and learned what Ineeded to do. I never did go back to any particular thread to say- oops, excuse me, but what you said is not correct for everyone. Just thought that would cause a lot of ill will. I have seenpeople to that though.I do hope TU will reconsider. If for no other reason, than tooffer a candid, knowledgable opinion that will remind any poster to "dotheir homework" before taking any advice from a forum.Do stay TU, you are loved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Just to re-affirm what I've already said TU. Please stay ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 [quote user="Lori"]I do hope TU will reconsider. If for no other reason, than to offer a candid, knowledgable opinion that will remind any poster to "do their homework" before taking any advice from a forum.[/quote] Totally agree! I may not post too often, but I visit a lot. You will be really missed! [:'(] So do stay, even if you only occasionally post. The forum won't be the same without you! If you really choose not to, then cheerio![:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I'm so sorry,[:(] I posted it twice & this is a little edit!!![:$] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owens88 Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I confess that I am a bit lost. Have the norms of moderation changed ? As far as I could see there was just a bit of enforcement about 'going for the ball not the player', which I find to be a good rule generally. I didn't know that robust tackles were ruled out. (But I do find the constant chatter about 'anothr place' tiresome). From what I can recall Teamedup contributes openly, honestly and with good intentions. More pelase Teamedup. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty Korrigan Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Will you not go please...I need people like you to keep me firmly in my place... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Sorry folks, but I am going to be tad controversial here. Some time ago I put a post asking about tax incentives for installing renewable energy, I got some very helpful advice and info from other forum members.But TU's post will stay with me until I go to my grave. My aviator is a picture of my very nice pool, which is there for my gite business. TU's post was to slag me off for having a luxury pool and asking about tax breaks.Whilst I accept that she may have helped a lot of people out over time, the one time she replied to my post asking for advice was nothing more than vitriolic and offensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 There always has to be one, trying to concentrate on the allegedly less favourable side of things.I quite understand and sympahise with TU's reasons, and heartily concur with all that Miki said. There's no point in me repeating it, I just agree 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miki Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 [quote] But TU's post will stay with me until I go to my grave [/quote]Well that's a pretty weird grudge to stay with one for life. I havelong forgotten 99% of folks who have rumbled with me, includingthe basket who done my ankle to finish my togger days.If you knewFrance and its people like her and seen so many struggle for anexistence, then I am sure you might just have seen it from her angle,not from your poolside. Getover it.............[quote] My aviator is a picture of my very nice pool, which is there for my gite business.[/quote]Nice pool, nothing like a free bit of advertising eh, if not for now,for later ! Just an observation here but in your lovely pool, theskimmers look like they have been placed a little low ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 [quote user="JJ"] Sorry folks, but I am going to be tad controversial here. [/quote]Not to mention a bit economical with the truth.[quote user="JJ"] Some time ago I put a post asking about tax incentives for installing renewable energy, I got some very helpful advice and info from other forum members.But TU's post will stay with me until I go to my grave. My aviator is a picture of my very nice pool, which is there for my gite business. TU's post was to slag me off for having a luxury pool and asking about tax breaks.Whilst I accept that she may have helped a lot of people out over time, the one time she replied to my post asking for advice was nothing more than vitriolic and offensive.[/quote]This is the complete text of the message you refer to."JJ If that is your swimming pool I hope that you are rather kidding about the 'grant' thing. Some of us have to pay for our own stuff and cannot afford luxory swimming pools. And many french people can't even afford to buy anywhere, this is just the sort of thing that really really winds me up......... and I feel pretty sure that it would wind many french people up too". (TU) Your description of her reply ais 'vitriolic and offensive' is a huge exaggeration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard-R Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Off to a better place?? The north of England Forum?Tatty bye and have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Why do people post such nasty remarks in someones absence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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