First of all, Mr. Ed, if you look at the "d729" at the bottom of Pen's post, that stands for the number of days he's been quit. He's not as pronounced as some of us with his quit meter. ;p Second, Pen, I understand where you are coming from. I have definitely felt that way before, but also realize that the general consensus on this site is that these "clubs" help members feel like they have something to work towards. Although, you do run the risk of alienating people, but there's ALWAYS a risk of that. The simple, steadfast truth is that if somebody posts that they need help or that they're struggling, or even that they're new and are just introducing themselves, the members of this site WILL respond, whether they are old as dirt (quit speaking, of course :p ) or they're newbies just starting. This site gives some of the best support I've ever seen in a support group. Yes of course, there are clicks... show me one group, virtual or otherwise, that doesn't have clicks in it and I'll be amazed. The difference I see in THIS group is that everybody supports everybody. However, I do totally understand where you are coming from and have felt alienated from them myself, so I do agree with you to a certain extent, but I really would like to think that anybody who comes to this site is welcomed with open arms and is not denied by anybody. I certainly have never specifically shut somebody out and I don't think anybody else does either. Just my opinions.
Crave the Quit!
Pma
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/28/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 201
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,034
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $830.13
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 14 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 45 [B]Seconds:[/B] 54
