Oh my goodness.  LMAO...
I can't believe such a ferocious flame war is 
going on and I didn't even start it.  Must be 
losing my touch.  
Seriously though, I have to agree with the 
following-
Just several people seem to think that crying and 
WHINING to the world is their right (which it is 
just like any of us can say, SHUT THE F--K UP) 
but 
NOT HERE in space they do not own and bothering 
the heck out of other people. GEEZ people if the 
OWNER of the board says it's irritating to him or 
other people then get a clue. It's REALLY TEDIOUS 
and OBNOXIOUS to see people going on and on and 
on 
all the time "oh, honey, you're a good, sweet 
person. You don't deserve this crap. Let's go pat 
ourselves on the back while we cry together and 
say how horrible and awful the world is being. 
While we're there, let's ask God to bless all the 
misguided people who don't understand why whining 
and ranting and raving is a sign of a good 
heart." 

While we should be able to make friends with 
folks here on the forum, it should not be 
considered each person's dedicated self-help 
group.  Sure, if you lose out on a cel you really 
wanted, or the prices are inflating faster than 
the rates on first class stamps, I think it's 
okay to complain once in a while.  But to rely on 
this group for a sense of self worth?  That's 
silly.
I've seen this kind of thing happen so many times 
on lists and boards- things degenerate into flame 
wars and stupid posts- if the moderator steps in 
eventually most are afraid to say anything or get 
bored and the forum dies, or everyone gets 
offended and leaves.  
I kinda like the survival of the fitter, but then 
again I used to really love flaming people-- :P
Basically it comes down to trying to develop a 
bit thicker skin, buck up, and realize this is 
entertainment.  NOT THERAPY.