Connie B Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Hey Friends, I have to share a funny Lung Cancer story with all of you. I just learned HOW GOOD WE ALL HAVE IT HERE AT LCSC! Now don't get me wrong, I have ALWAYS known LCSC is the #1 BOARD for Lung Cancer Survivor's/Caregiver and I have ALWAYS known how laid back and SUPPORTIVE and KIND and CARING and HARDWORKING Ricky & Katie have always been with everyone on this board and all that they do and have done. So, having said that............... I was lurking on this OTHER Lung Cancer Board for about a year now. (No it's not LCA or ACOR, but there really are other UNCARING LC Boards out there ). Anyway, I was Lurking on that board and I noticed over 10 months that hardly anyone posts on that board, not to mention when someone does post NO ONE answers them. Well, about 2 weeks ago, I registered on that board and thought I would share a little of me and my story and give them hope and support, and at least TRY to help some of the people on that board, being NO ONE ELSE ever did! (truthfully I don't think people ever go back and check there posts being no one replies)but........ So, I posted my story, and LOW and BEHOLD not one person (out of about 30) never replied to me. Okay, that's fine! Well, yesterday some lady wrote in asking me how come I know so much about lung cancer and how did I know that smoking wasn't the only cause of lung cancer? She went on to ask me a few other questions as well. So, I answered her. In my answer I shared with her LCSC & LCA & ACOR websites saying they have a lot of wonderful lung cancer inforamtion on these sites. WELL THAT WAS THE WRONG THING TO DO!!!!!! Because I did that, they SUSPENDED ME from the site (Johnny on the SPOT! I just sat here and LAUGHED !!!!!!!!! Having told you my silly little story, I just want you all to know WE HAVE IT MADE HERE AT LCSC and LCSC ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Katie & Ricky for giving us a SAFE, WARM, COMFORTABLE, SUPPORTIVE, KIND, CARING, EDUCATIONAL place to go during these very difficult times in our life. And THANKS for letting us Share other Websites with one an other withOUT suspending us!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 OMG Connie - they suspended you???? Like being back in school, huh?? This is the only site I have ever been on (except Dr. Wests to ask a question) and have no desire to go to another one. Cause yes, everyone here rocks!!!! Hope that lady got enough information from you to come on over and visit us so she can see what a REAL support group is!!! Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Thanks for sharing Connie. I did visit another site once just because I was trying to find someone else on the clinical trial I was on. I found it very difficult to navigate and surely did not feel welcomed. I think the only person that answered my post was someone who had already switched to this site! I have also heard from another member here who belonged to another site that it wasn't all that positive and that this one is so much better. Having said all that, it really was just by luck that I found this site. And really just because of 1 member here that I stuck around at all....I didn't post anything after introducing myself for quite some time and and probably never would have if it wasn't for that member. And if anyone is able to find any site, then it is probably better than no site at all and I wouldn't want to badmouth any of them having not even been to more than one other. That is funny that you got suspended though..shame on you at your age! LOL I agree this is a very positive caring supportive site...and much much better than in person support groups although I would dearly love to meet many members here in person. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 omg Connie, that's ridiculous, but it would also really make me mad. Don't they know what country we are in--you know, freedom of speech and all! You should share the name of the site, but then no, they'd probably sue you! I love that we can share with other sites, specifically Dr West and colleagues at cancergrace. I did visit another site for a very little while. Sandra, probably the same one you mention because people were in the process of coming back here when I went on there. It's been awhile and I don't even remember the name. I tell people I don't know how I would have survived this ordeal without this site. Thanks Katie and Rick. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I joined another site for aspergillus survivors (John developed this the summer before he died). I wanted to learn more about it and get some information. I got a couple of nice replies and thought all was well. Then some of the members got into a nasty back and forth which I could not believe. They were so incredibly nasty to each other I wrote and ask to be removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Surely not the first time you've been suspended I'm sure Connie. That's a crazy story....Sounds like that board is run by communists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Connie, If only they knew what a huge loss it is to them and their members to have shut you out. While I'm here, I just want to thank you for all you do and all you share with us and yes, we certainly do have it good here. Katie and Rick and the people here ROCK!!! Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caren Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Oh dear!!! I must say that after my dad's diagnosis I visited and posted on a couple of other sites. When I found this one I was so pleased at the response I got!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeye Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I was on another site too efore I found this one, and it was not as good either. It wasn't welcoming at all and NO good news! I love this place!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 Sorry JB but to be totally honest with you that was the first time I was ever suspended from anything in my life. (might be hard to believe, but true)! One thing about LCSC and I am guilty of it as are some others, is, when we are under the influence of drugs (steriods, chemo's, cancer drugs, antidepresents, heart meds) those meds do wonderful things for most of us, but they can and do play havoc on our personallities/emotions, & attitudes and who we really are. And LCSC (Katie & Rick) knows this and allows us to go goofy/crazy/down right ugly, but they know this isn't the person talking, they know it's the meds. GOD BLESS EVERYONE that understands. I pop in to other sites just to see if someone may need an extra boost of hope and then I jump in if I can help, but my heart and my home is ALWAYS here at LCSC. What I found sad about that other board was there really were a few people on that board that NEEDED SUPPORT and HELP and weren't getting it. I can only hope they do a goggle and find us here at LCSC. I think it's sad what they did to me, and I think it's funny, but I feel bad for people who post on that board because it's a waste of preicious time for those looking for help & support and maybe in time they will find us here. Oh Judy, before I forget, I did also in my message that suspended me, I did mention Grace and Dr. West on that message too! Shame on ME! Love & Hugs to All, Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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