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1plustriplets Sat Jun-19-10 01:01 AM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
293 posts

#467915, "A plea"


Please bring MSTAR back! Seriously.

I miss her advice on here!!!

Kristina
divorced MOM
Megan 7/26/00 Blessed Adoption
Abigail, Brigid, Caroline 6/28/03 IVFers 34w3d

www.tripletsplus1.blogspot.com




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RE: A plea, LvTriplets, Jun 17th 2010, #1
RE: A plea, SuzyHope, Jun 17th 2010, #2
RE: A plea, Crystal, Jun 17th 2010, #3
RE: A plea, LolasLadies, Jun 17th 2010, #4
RE: A plea, Flakey_Flakes, Jun 17th 2010, #5
RE: A plea, PA triplets, Jun 17th 2010, #6
RE: A plea, 1plustriplets, Jun 17th 2010, #7
RE: A plea, Megan Welfare, Jun 17th 2010, #13
RE: A plea, PA triplets, Jun 17th 2010, #14
RE: A plea, LvTriplets, Jun 17th 2010, #19
RE: A plea, Tasha, Jun 17th 2010, #21
RE: A plea, LolasLadies, Jun 17th 2010, #22
RE: A plea, Tasha, Jun 18th 2010, #25
RE: A plea, 1plustriplets, Jun 17th 2010, #8
RE: A plea, casanndra, Jun 17th 2010, #12
RE: A plea, Megan Welfare, Jun 17th 2010, #9
RE: A plea, tripletmom05, Jun 17th 2010, #10
RE: A plea, lovemy4, Jun 17th 2010, #11
RE: A plea, Triplethefun04, Jun 17th 2010, #15
RE: A plea, Megan Welfare, Jun 18th 2010, #35
RE: A plea, Triplethefun04, Jun 18th 2010, #41
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RE: A plea, SAReece, Jun 18th 2010, #28
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RE: A plea, Tasha, Jun 18th 2010, #31
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RE: A plea, Crystal, Jun 19th 2010, #57
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LvTriplets Thu Jun-17-10 08:49 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1637 posts

#467916, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


She single handedly helped shape the mom I am today. My family eats healthier and I am a more involved mom, with not much to fear because of her strength. I am seriously appalled that she was banned. Her advice was generally spot on.

None of us are without faults, and I am sure I can think of a few members that have saddened many of us with their behavior. She has got to b about number 98 on the problem list. It is a shame such a helpful mom has been singled out for someones personal vendetta.

Laura & Don
BBB 5/05
www.ourbighappy.blogspot.com

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SuzyHope Thu Jun-17-10 08:49 PM
Member since Dec 29th 2007
66 posts

#467917, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


I agree! We need MSTAR back!

http://lilypie.com>




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Crystal Thu Jun-17-10 09:01 PM
Member since May 27th 2008
1259 posts

#467920, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


Word.

There's a good chance she had some not-so-great stuff to say about me in the past, but I don't really care because I appreciate her perspective.

mstar, starburst, whoever you are this week, I would totally join any triplet forum you choose to host. Because you make me chuckle and you're an awesome resource on red dye and free ranging chickens. And your triplet wisdom is much appreciated.



Crystal
http://familycernanec.blogspot.com/





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LolasLadies Thu Jun-17-10 09:10 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
2272 posts

#467921, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


Yep.

There is so much I've learned from Michele just from her posts here and her blog. It also says a lot that her kids are smart, happy, well-rounded individuals.

So she called a newbie out... I think she said what more than a few of us were thinking (it's pretty obvious the poster I'm talking about didn't want advice; she wanted to flaunt and brag).

I'm sure the mods have better things to do than chase down her latest screennames anyway...

Loren
GGG Jan.2005 @ 28wks

Sweetened Taters - http://sweetenedtaters.blogspot.com




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Flakey_Flakes Thu Jun-17-10 09:21 PM
Member since Dec 11th 2008
81 posts

#467923, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 4


She just added me on FB last week. Had no idea she was mstar until I put 2 and 2 together.

BRING HER BACK!!!

That newbie said some horrible things. Was she banned? She probably went running with her tail between her legs. It's sad that the long time members get banned and that a newbie can ruin it for the rest of us. I would NEVER say things the newbie said. Ever.

Barbara
GGG 2/03/09



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PA triplets Thu Jun-17-10 09:22 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
3261 posts

#467924, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


I agree. Her advice has helped me more times than I can remember.

In the 4 years I have been on here people have done worse and not been banned. Besides, the other poster was hardly innocent. She came looking for a fight and insulted a lot of members.

Bring back MSTAR!

Lori






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1plustriplets Thu Jun-17-10 09:35 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
293 posts

#467926, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 6


And while we are at it why not bring back Madmolly too?

These are ladies that I have come to know during my almost 7 years on TC. I am FB friends with them. I know if I need some advice (or a good head smack for being stupid) these ladies will be there. Unfortunately on the internet you can't hear someone's tone. I just know that they very rarely attack anyone for asking legitimate questions. And I have come to expect that MSTAR will reply fully with tongue in cheek candor.

What do you say TC?

Bring 'em back please?


Kristina
divorced MOM
Megan 7/26/00 Blessed Adoption
Abigail, Brigid, Caroline 6/28/03 IVFers 34w3d

www.tripletsplus1.blogspot.com




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Megan Welfare Thu Jun-17-10 10:06 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
6360 posts

#467934, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 7


>And while we are at it why not bring back Madmolly too?
>
>These are ladies that I have come to know during my almost 7
>years on TC. I am FB friends with them. I know if I need
>some advice (or a good head smack for being stupid) these
>ladies will be there. Unfortunately on the internet you can't
>hear someone's tone. I just know that they very rarely attack
>anyone for asking legitimate questions. And I have come to
>expect that MSTAR will reply fully with tongue in cheek
>candor.
>
>What do you say TC?
>
>Bring 'em back please?
>

Ditto. I don't know MadMolly personally, but I do know that she and I had a misunderstanding at one point and she actually called me personally to apologize. She went to a LOT of trouble to reach out, and she was SO NICE on the phone. In this day & age, there aren't a lot of people who would bother, especially when the situation was a little uncomfortable anyway, and since the fault was mutual and not solely hers!

MadMolly is an experienced mom who always has fantastic advice, and is such a valuable member of the forum. Like MSTAR, she can be a little blunt, but honestly it's kind of nice to know that you can count on someone to be perfectly truthful AND to offer advice about how you could do something differently and perhaps improve your parenting.

BGG born 4/25/05 at 31w1d




New baby girl born 9/19/06





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PA triplets Thu Jun-17-10 10:20 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
3261 posts

#467936, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 7


What in the world did Madmolly do to get banned? I can't think of anything she has said or done in a very long time that would cause disciplinary action. Bring Madmolly back too!

While we're at it, how about akcmachine? She was banned lately too for no reason I can think of. I read the post that supposedly got her banned and it didn't seem bad to me.

Lori






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LvTriplets Thu Jun-17-10 10:50 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1637 posts

#467942, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 7


Not to mention that I remember Madmolly was the one who made me start to question "who is they?". She inspired me to do my own research when it came to shots for the boys -not just go with the flow -but find what would work best for MY family.

Both of these women have made an impact on my parenting skills. Isn't that what forums like these are all about?

Why is it that so many are being banned in the past few days? Helpful, caring members who contribute to the forums are few and far between, please stop taking away the members that some of these new mommas may learn the most from.

Laura & Don
BBB 5/05
www.ourbighappy.blogspot.com

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Tasha Thu Jun-17-10 11:52 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2304 posts

#467944, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 7


OK I was going to say Lea wasn't banned that was a long time ago and they reinstated her. But I did a quick search and her posts have all been pulled. What the heck. Did I miss something? I feel like I am in High School with all this banning. Jeff and Janet I assume you have some moderators running the shop and they are not representing you well here. They are making you and TC look childish and petty. I hope you can rein in control.

Tasha
Julia, Megan and Alex 7/00
Abby 12/02




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LolasLadies Thu Jun-17-10 11:58 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
2272 posts

#467945, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 21


I don't think you missed anything, Tasha... I think people are being banned by association.

Lea and Helene are two people that I was surprised to hear got banned. Michele? I was kind of expecting that, even though I think she was justified (but that's not how things work around here ).

Loren
GGG Jan.2005 @ 28wks

Sweetened Taters - http://sweetenedtaters.blogspot.com




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Tasha Fri Jun-18-10 01:28 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2304 posts

#467948, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 22


That is just ridiculous. If nothing has been done to warrant a banning, and I have been here everyday several times a day this past week while in bed ill so I don't think I would miss it, then something needs to be done. I know Jeff had gotten mods to run things and there was talk of more mods coming on board due to illness in the family but nobody ever came out and said they were a new mod. But the new feel of the board makes me feel they did give others mod powers and it is being abused. These banning just seem so vindictive, childish and immature to put it nicely. I can't imagine that this is how Jeff would want the forum run. I speak of Jeff more because he was our mod mostly and he was quite reasonable. I haven't seen Janet around the forum as much but I am sure she wouldn't want TC's forum turn into this either.

You know the banning are childish when you have people who have traditionally been foes on most issues of those who have been banned calling to have them resinstated because even they see banning them from the site is stupid and idiotic and an abuse of power.

What we should be calling for is the removal of he mods.

Tasha
Julia, Megan and Alex 7/00
Abby 12/02




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1plustriplets Thu Jun-17-10 09:36 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
293 posts

#467927, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 6


And while we are at it why not bring back Madmolly too?

These are ladies that I have come to know during my almost 7 years on TC. I am FB friends with them. I know if I need some advice (or a good head smack for being stupid) these ladies will be there. Unfortunately on the internet you can't hear someone's tone. I just know that they very rarely attack anyone for asking legitimate questions. And I have come to expect that MSTAR will reply fully with tongue in cheek candor.

What do you say TC?

Bring 'em back please?


Kristina
divorced MOM
Megan 7/26/00 Blessed Adoption
Abigail, Brigid, Caroline 6/28/03 IVFers 34w3d

www.tripletsplus1.blogspot.com




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casanndra Thu Jun-17-10 10:04 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
191 posts

#467933, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 8


I agree! Madmolly is a wealth of information, and she has always been there to answer my questions.

I think the board would suffer a lot without her.

Kelli

Morgan (11) & natural (by natural I mean concieved on top of a picnic table at a campground, so maybe it should say nature-al) BBG triplets Eric, Josh, and Hannah born @ 33w1d



http://b5.lilypie




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Megan Welfare Thu Jun-17-10 09:45 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
6360 posts

#467928, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


MSTAR & I are often on opposite sides of any argument, and I do often feel that she is a little harsh and blunt. But she always makes me think. She's one person I know will always give it to me straight, and I appreciate that. I'm a better mom for having her as a member here, challenging the way I do things and offering a completely different perspective.

There is a difference between being obnoxious just for the heck of it, and being a little prickly by stating what a lot of others are thinking but would never have the nerve to say. MSTAR falls into the second category.

She is a valuable contributing member of TC, and I hope that she will be allowed to rejoin.

BGG born 4/25/05 at 31w1d




New baby girl born 9/19/06





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tripletmom05 Thu Jun-17-10 09:45 PM
Member since Apr 12th 2008
274 posts

#467929, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


Yes! Please bring her and MadMolly back. There are many others on here that deserve to be banned before them. I am friends with both of them on FB as well, and they are great role models.



If anyone is going to be banned, it should be the newbies that come here intentionally insulting longtime members. (Or the members who constantly start drama and then say they are leaving only to come back the next day) Certainly NOT the members who are doing nothing more than sticking up for themselves.

Different perspectives are what makes this forum so great. They shouldn't be punished for having one that is different than yours...



My active G/G/G born at 32 weeks 5 days.




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lovemy4 Thu Jun-17-10 10:01 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
832 posts

#467932, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


Bring MSTAR back! Who else am I going to get chicken-butchering advice from?? Seriously, she has a lot of great advice to offer.

And bring back MadMolly!!


Jennie
Proud mom to BBB born 09-02-03 @ 32.2 wks
and 13 yr old big brother
and 3 yr old little brother



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Triplethefun04 Thu Jun-17-10 10:26 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1463 posts

#467937, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


To quote the penguins: "You all are a bunch of suck-ups!"

Michelle
33wk,2d

Tyler-19-college bound-Oh My!
Steph-17-senior in high school-Yikes!
Ayden, Ryley & Dylan-5 1/2-Off to Kindergarten-WOW!



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Megan Welfare Fri Jun-18-10 10:40 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
6360 posts

#467978, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 15


>To quote the penguins: "You all are a bunch of suck-ups!"
>

I'm not sure what that is supposed to mean - we are all risking being banned by posting here, not sucking up!

BGG born 4/25/05 at 31w1d




New baby girl born 9/19/06





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Triplethefun04 Fri Jun-18-10 01:54 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1463 posts

#468007, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 35


Lighten up Megan. I wouldn't expect you to get it.



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Mom23in2003 Thu Jun-17-10 10:27 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1612 posts

#467938, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


Dittos. Bring 'em back.

Kristen




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6BlueEyes Thu Jun-17-10 10:30 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
710 posts

#467939, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


But, then, we'll lose out on all of the fun trying to figure out what her alias of the week is.

I'm kidding, obviously. I totally agree, she brings a lot to this forum and it is disappointing that she was banned. I must have missed Madmolly getting banned again, but the same goes for her. I often think the 2 of them are 1/2 nuts, but their posts are always honest and direct and even though I often don't agree, they always give me something to think about. This is a better board with them here.

Kelly
Ben, Jack & Drew 05/28/02
Charlie 07/06/06
Aunt to: Liam, Aidan & Connor 03/05/08
www.outnumberedmommy.blogspot.com




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Tanna Thu Jun-17-10 10:39 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1393 posts

#467941, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


PLEASE PLEAE PLEASE!!! Bring both of these Momma's Back!!!

Tanna

06/22/07 29 weeks 4 days
Lincoln 2 lbs 13 oz
Colton 2 lbs 14.4 oz
Dakota 2 lbs 11oz
http://tannastriplets.blogspot.com/






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k3triplets Thu Jun-17-10 10:55 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
807 posts

#467943, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


Yep, bring 'em back.

Susanne

gbg @ 31.6
5/2006




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valeria Fri Jun-18-10 01:15 AM
Member since Dec 01st 2007
303 posts

#467946, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


MSTAR says things straight, she keeps both her feet on the ground she is practical and she is not afraid to say something you might not like, with a great sense of humor.
I've never ever found her comments rude or inpolite, maybe harsh sometime, sarcastic, but com'onwe don't live in Wonderland.
I love people who speaks clearly, I need that, as many other people. Let her back, it'a a huge loss for TC.


Valeria

mamma to
Niccolo' 08 Aug2004
Vera, Alessandro, Leonardo 02 Oct2007
www.nikandthetrip.wordpress.com



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lsmiller Fri Jun-18-10 01:23 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1091 posts

#467947, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


Ditto!!!

Bring them both back. They are such valuable members. No one is perfect - but these two ladies give other members such great advice and support. I still can't believe they were banned.




http://www.brianandcharlie.com/blog
^Alexandra^, Brian, Charlie 07/28/2003
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lovemy4 Fri Jun-18-10 07:17 AM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
832 posts

#467953, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


I just realized Helene got banned too. PLEASE bring back these invaluable moms!!

Jennie
Proud mom to BBB born 09-02-03 @ 32.2 wks
and 13 yr old big brother
and 3 yr old little brother



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mw Fri Jun-18-10 07:38 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
4070 posts

#467955, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0
Fri Jun-18-10 07:43 AM by mw

I agree, please bring back these moms. I can't believe that all of Lea's posts were pulled. She has provided valuable insight and lots and lots of information to moms in need. That should not be pulled from the board.

I understand the need to be sensitive to new members and I have been surprised at how the tone of the forum has changed since I joined almost 9 years ago.

But, this last newbie was incredibly rude and disrepectful to those of us with surviving triplets. I've always appreciated how sensitive the members here are to those of us that do not have our triplets intact. I've always felt like a member here even though I just have two, not three.

I would hope that the moderators would educated someone as rude as Roe was. We have had fakers (too many to list) that have hurt members here. Even though some stir the pot and even though some posts should get pulled because of the direction they take - has it really been enough to ban long time members?

Please reconsider.

Marie

Edited to add: generally speaking the intent of those here is to put our children's needs first. In many cases the discussions become heated because the decision of a parent doesn't always seem to be in the best interest of the children. When people suggested it might not be a good idea to go to 37weeks it was because we know how quickly things can change and how quickly that change can lead to tragedy.

I have no idea why Helene & Lea were banned...



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SAReece Fri Jun-18-10 07:44 AM
Member since May 11th 2009
722 posts

#467956, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


I do not know MStar very well, as I am pretty new here myself, but the bit I have talked to her and asked for advice and she has answered, I do appreciate her input. She is one of the ONLY blogs that I actually follow because I can not get enough of her advice and stories! She is very well grounded and seems to be just an all around good person.

This is a forum, which means that people with all inputs and perspectives should be allowed to post. When you put a bunch of people together, particularly women, there are going to be all kinds of opinions and people will NOT agree with everything that everyone said and *gasp* drama. That is what makes this place great. You say something stupid and insult almost every triplet mom on here (like roe did) then by all means, ALL opinions should be able to come out. It is not any different than a post asking for advice and all opinions coming out. Bring her back and let her have a different opinion than you, we all appreciate different views, that is why we are here.

Shely~ Mom to 1+GGB
http://thehansontriplets.blogspot.com/
http://www.marchforbabies.org/team/TeamLilyGrace




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sandsstone Fri Jun-18-10 09:26 AM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
3204 posts

#467961, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


Is there any chance the mods would consider giving the banned people a probationary return? I don't know if the mods here use suspensions or not, but a month long suspension might work better than outright banning since is is easy to make up another user name and return to the board.

Susan


Parent to GGG born 31 weeks 4 days 4/26/07
http://www.sandsstone.com


http://www.thedivinemercy.org/message




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catybarra Fri Jun-18-10 09:42 AM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1011 posts

#467967, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


Since when has anything been fair on this board? People get banned for the dumbest reasons. People who should get banned get protected by the powers that be. Just ban everyone, then we can find a new hang out

Cathy


Come visit us at http://www.leighaandthetriplets.blogspot.com/




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Tasha Fri Jun-18-10 10:06 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2304 posts

#467970, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


The more I thought about this all night the more I have become convinced there are new moderators have have been given banning powers. I just can't believe anyone who created an organization to help ALL triplet moms could behave this petty and childish as to ban people from a message board to help other triplet moms. Madmolly (lea) has not done anything and to ERASE all her past posts is appalling to me. She has provided information on children with special needs that could help mothers now and in the future as well as so many other topics. MSTAR (Michelle) was a little rough on the newbie but the situation wasn't of her own making. It was a build up. Many of us have snapped, myself included and I don't think it warrants banning. If it does I should have been banned several years ago. But I became a productive member of the community after I snapped on another person here didn't I? I just couldn't take the insanity anymore. And many of you here don't even know what I am talking about do you?

At this point I think the insanity is on the side of the moderators and I am snapping again. i just can't stand by and see the forum fall apart and become run by some vindictive person who is going to ban all the people who has dared ever disagree with her. And that is how it appears. So after 10 years here I risk banning (and I fully expect it here) to say I will not be renewing my financial membership of the triplet connection and encourage other to do the same until the current moderation is removed and the banned members are returned.

Tasha
Julia, Megan and Alex 7/00
Abby 12/02




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lovemy4 Fri Jun-18-10 10:16 AM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
832 posts

#467974, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 31


Here here!

You've just said what's on all of our minds!


Jennie
Proud mom to BBB born 09-02-03 @ 32.2 wks
and 13 yr old big brother
and 3 yr old little brother



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tripletmom05 Fri Jun-18-10 10:37 AM
Member since Apr 12th 2008
274 posts

#467977, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 31


I do agree.. Completely.

I want real answers. I don't want just the positive side of things. We can't even provide that here anymore. It all has to be sunshine and roses.

It is clear that this forum is going downhill with the new moderators. I used to recommend many new Triplet moms here. I can't say that I will anymore. I would rather them also know the real answers rather than the "positive" ones.

Thankfully, most of us have found each other on FB where we can freely say what we feel without fear of being "Banned". Mabye it is time that we create a group over there. Then if someone decides that others are offensive, they can choose to remove themselves.





My active G/G/G born at 32 weeks 5 days.




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lovemy4 Fri Jun-18-10 10:08 AM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
832 posts

#467972, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


Hopefully "the powers that be" will remember that they have banned financially contributing members, members that have helped keep TC around for many years.


Jennie
Proud mom to BBB born 09-02-03 @ 32.2 wks
and 13 yr old big brother
and 3 yr old little brother



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MumfordTriplets Fri Jun-18-10 10:52 AM
Member since Apr 27th 2008
650 posts

#467979, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 32


Where are the responses from TC? Obviously, we are all upset that they have done this....where is their side of the story?

I hope this thread ends up on the other site as I am sure it will be erased soon enough.

Both these women and Helene have given invaluable information throughout the years and both of which I consider our " forum experts". Michelle on her knowledge of red dye and eating healthier; Lea on immunizations and autism. I am disgusted that Lea's posts have been erased. What a loss for ALL OF US.

I think we deserve an explanation and for all these women to be put back online. How childish to ban them.

Karen
"http://render5.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G0P%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DJ-qpDofRtHef7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQ0axQnQxennxv8uOc5xQooQPPl0PPQQaqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXJQQJn%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,172,260"

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Cariad Fri Jun-18-10 11:29 AM
Member since Jan 17th 2006
166 posts

#467983, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


I read this board all the way from Singapore (UK expat) - there are not a lot of triplet here in Singapore, so I have learnt a lot on this board. I get some great ideas and some great perspectives. I really do appreciate this resource.

MSTAR is one of the posters I really admire. I also read her blog. She is hardly a troublemaker. What she does is say what she thinks - I wish I was a little more forthright like her. And the whole mess this time was caused by her saying something really worth saying. My triplets are almost 4 and I have cried so many times through the years reading of babies who are just born to early to make it. Or have difficulties related to prematurity. I think anyone reading would have told Roe to slow down. (I am hours behind here so it has almost always all been said before I even read it - or I would have said slow down - it might be fine but it's not worth the risk). How it deteriated from there - well it just got awful, that throwaway 'I don't care' comment. Personally I don't think Michelle should be the one banned. And I think this board will lose more than she will if she decides to stay away.

Sandie

Sandie,
mum to dd (2002), ds (2003) and bgb triplets (2006)




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Cariad Fri Jun-18-10 11:39 AM
Member since Jan 17th 2006
166 posts

#467987, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


Oh my goodness - I did not realise that others had been banned too and that all past posts have been pulled. A lot of posts particulary lea's have such a lot of good information. I always wonder how she finds the time to post so much info. Please put it all back.

sincerely

Sandie,
mum to dd (2002), ds (2003) and bgb triplets (2006)




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Tasha Fri Jun-18-10 12:09 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2304 posts

#467993, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 38


It does add a whole new dimension doesn't it. It goes from a member who was maybe a little harsh being "punished" (which being permanently banned I feel far to extreme) to Triplet Connection as an organization looking petty and vindictive by banning and erasing these other members posts for major infraction. Is it guilt by association because they are friends? Because she laughed at a post someone else posted that was pulled? What warrants banning from Triplet Connection and erasure of all your posts? Those posts had great searchable information that could help other mothers that have a child/ren with autism. And there are others that have been banned. How many? They can't vary well stand up and say I have been banned! Unless they are on face book. I hope they are at least reading and are coming to facebook.

Tasha
Julia, Megan and Alex 7/00
Abby 12/02




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SusanI Fri Jun-18-10 12:38 PM
Member since Aug 25th 2008
115 posts

#468000, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 39


I usually stay out of all of this kind of stuff, but I agree that the posts being erased is kind of ridiculous. Most of the time, I usually search for a topic I have a question on and comb through the advice/info these moms have been through and are knowledgeable about. I also find their advice refreshing and funny, most of the time, ha! But this banning people and erasing posts is getting a little petty and absurd.



Born 11/7/08 @ 34w1d
Andrew James - 4lb 13oz
Ava Catherine - 3lb 11oz
Mia Kaye - 3lb 13oz

http://iglesiastriplets.blogspot.com




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hardentriplets Fri Jun-18-10 01:56 PM
Member since Feb 27th 2008
1777 posts

#468008, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


You can tell the boards have changed in the sense that I remember when I first joined 2 yrs ago threads flew on here. Always questions and advice being thrown left and right.

Has anyone noticed that we've been on the same page for the past 2 maybe 3 days?

It's a shame those girls are gone. HUGE mistake.
One thing I'll always remember from these boards is Lea's amazing advice toward vacs.
Good thing I don't need this place to stay in touch, I'll keep track of them crazy chicks on FB.

*MAGGIE*
Visit our family~
http://hardentriplets.blogspot.com/






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4kds4me Fri Jun-18-10 02:52 PM
Member since Mar 29th 2007
1284 posts

#468017, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


I really do wish that Madmolly's posts had not been deleted also. Even though we are on different sides of the fence regarding vaccinations, she has provided valuable info for parents that are undecided and want to be informed to make the best decision for their children.

"Just remember, you can do anything you set your mind to, but it takes action, perseverance, and facing your fears."-- Gillian Anderson




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lsmiller Fri Jun-18-10 04:35 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1091 posts

#468033, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 43


So what are your thoughts on bringing MSTAR back?? You don't sound like you are in favor of that....


http://www.brianandcharlie.com/blog
^Alexandra^, Brian, Charlie 07/28/2003
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k3triplets Sat Jun-19-10 08:43 AM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
807 posts

#468066, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 47


what.a.shock.

Susanne

gbg @ 31.6
5/2006




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Kealoha12 Fri Jun-18-10 02:54 PM
Member since Jan 11th 2008
1291 posts

#468019, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


I think its ironic that this banning just seems to highlight the problems with TC. If Michelle and Lea and even Kristina were not banned, the things they wrote would have been longed buried by now instead of being re-hashed again and again.



Grace

B 06/03/03
BBB 05/24/08






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Rick-Carole Fri Jun-18-10 03:20 PM
Member since Oct 30th 2008
443 posts

#468025, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


MStar may be the most controversial (and yes sometimes annoying.... but who isn't?!?) person to post on TC, but I'm totally opposed to banning someone for that. She also has a LOT of common sense and helps a LOT of people.

Everyone deserves a chance to speak their mind. If a post is inappropriate, then mods can erase it. But eliminating a person altogether from the TC message boards is overkill, and hardly fair.







Rick






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Katrina_Jason Fri Jun-18-10 04:26 PM
Member since Apr 29th 2008
1497 posts

#468032, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


For a forum full of adults, parents no less, we all sure get treated like a bunch of children by the powers that be. I don't agree with everything posted on this board but I am a big girl and can can ignore it, or if I dare, I can put on my flame resistant panties and reply with my .02 either way I am capable of making that call for myself. I do not need the mods to pick and choose what I can and can not read or ban those THEY feel are too offensive to post here. Mother May I......

Our Blog http://tripmomma.blogspot.com/







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Boys mom Fri Jun-18-10 05:00 PM
Member since Feb 27th 2008
172 posts

#468035, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


I agree, I have learned a ton from her.



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sammie161 Fri Jun-18-10 09:30 PM
Member since Jul 23rd 2008
585 posts

#468036, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


I have honestly not been on TC as much and have relied on FB for news. I also LOVE MStar's blog. Best stories ever!!!

Sam, Mommy to GBB Triplets
Born 8/26/08 29.6 weeks



www.cleysclan.blogspot.com




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HOWMANY Fri Jun-18-10 11:15 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1506 posts

#468040, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


I say good riddence! Both Michele and Lea get on their high horses and think they are the "right". Far to much preachin' from both of them.

Buh bye!

Amy
Wife to Jason(pixelpusher)
Mom to Gwynne, Connor, Chloe 11/03/03
25wks 1day

www.ferristrio.blogspot.com

http://lilypie.com>



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SAReece Fri Jun-18-10 11:46 PM
Member since May 11th 2009
722 posts

#468041, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 50


So that means that this forum for all triplet parents should really only be people who conform to what you believe is right? This is the problem to begin with.

Shely~ Mom to 1+GGB
http://thehansontriplets.blogspot.com/
http://www.marchforbabies.org/team/TeamLilyGrace




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Triplethefun04 Sat Jun-19-10 06:57 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1463 posts

#468059, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 51


You got it - have a difference of opinion and Oh My! :p Conform! Conform! Conform! around here!



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HOWMANY Sat Jun-19-10 01:45 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1506 posts

#468079, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 51


There is no room for the sarcasm and rudness in way they attack some people around here. Not just the newbies who I admit where out of line, but the attack on long standing members who are also a wealth of information.

They have done this for too long and have a pattern of doing this kind of stuff.

I don't agree with there post being pulled that were helpful and insight full. But there has to be some consequences for the actions of these women.


Amy
Wife to Jason(pixelpusher)
Mom to Gwynne, Connor, Chloe 11/03/03
25wks 1day

www.ferristrio.blogspot.com

http://lilypie.com>



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SAReece Sat Jun-19-10 03:00 PM
Member since May 11th 2009
722 posts

#468084, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 62


Amy, arent you "friends" with Michele on facebook or is there another Amy Ferris ? And then you come here trashing her? Maybe I am just out of the loop (which is very possible) and this is just a joke, but seriously... if mstar is such a horrible person that attacks people, why are you "friends" on facebook?

Shely~ Mom to 1+GGB
http://thehansontriplets.blogspot.com/
http://www.marchforbabies.org/team/TeamLilyGrace




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HOWMANY Sat Jun-19-10 03:51 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1506 posts

#468095, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 63


I have to make sure they she isn't talking about me.

She is plain bat$h*t!


Amy
Wife to Jason(pixelpusher)
Mom to Gwynne, Connor, Chloe 11/03/03
25wks 1day

www.ferristrio.blogspot.com

http://lilypie.com>



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Tasha Sat Jun-19-10 03:04 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2304 posts

#468086, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 62


But what about the bigger picture?

Tasha
Julia, Megan and Alex 7/00
Abby 12/02




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HOWMANY Sat Jun-19-10 03:48 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1506 posts

#468092, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 64


There is a bigger picture? Where? Link please or point me in the right direction.


Amy
Wife to Jason(pixelpusher)
Mom to Gwynne, Connor, Chloe 11/03/03
25wks 1day

www.ferristrio.blogspot.com

http://lilypie.com>



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LolasLadies Sat Jun-19-10 03:43 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
2272 posts

#468091, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 62


I vote: SPANKINGS!

Loren
GGG Jan.2005 @ 28wks

Sweetened Taters - http://sweetenedtaters.blogspot.com




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HOWMANY Sat Jun-19-10 03:49 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1506 posts

#468093, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 65


YES please!!!!!!!!



Amy
Wife to Jason(pixelpusher)
Mom to Gwynne, Connor, Chloe 11/03/03
25wks 1day

www.ferristrio.blogspot.com

http://lilypie.com>



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1plustriplets Sat Jun-19-10 06:59 AM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
293 posts

#468060, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 50


Oh my.

Kristina
divorced MOM
Megan 7/26/00 Blessed Adoption
Abigail, Brigid, Caroline 6/28/03 IVFers 34w3d

www.tripletsplus1.blogspot.com




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k3triplets Sat Jun-19-10 08:45 AM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
807 posts

#468067, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 50


yes, we should only have preachin' from those we agree with.

Susanne

gbg @ 31.6
5/2006




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PA triplets Fri Jun-18-10 11:47 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
3261 posts

#468042, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


Just for the record, deleting every post someone made for the last 5 years is just plain wrong. Whichever moderator did that should be ashamed of themselves. Whether you agree or disagree with Lea's opinions, she has really made people think around here. I have no idea why she was just banned and don't think that was right either. Deleting all that useful information from the archives is completely defeating the purpose of this forum. All the newbies have just been deprived of information for absolutely no reason.

Lori






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kittyln Sat Jun-19-10 01:39 AM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
135 posts

#468046, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


First of all I want to say that I don't post a lot, but this forum has been awesome for me. I believe that is a place for adults/parents to get together and "discuss". Yeah we might not agree on everything and just because this is the "triplet connection" some of us don't have any other means of communication. This is where we come to get our vents, frustrations, laughs, and connections from. I think MSTAR is great! She is blunt and staight forward, and although we don't all agree with her we can "hash" it out.

Bring MStar and everyone else every banned back, and let us enjoy our conversations

Michele
GGB 26wks 6days
http://lanetriplets.blogspot.com







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franjipani Sat Jun-19-10 02:08 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2355 posts

#468052, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


Michele, Lea and Helene (any others?) should be brought back.

They are the ones who get in the trenches and are fighting for the preemie mums when offensive posters come by. So when the time zones shift and I get up and check out the threads, I can shrug and realise there is nothing more to add, because they've said it far better than I ever could.

They are the ones who offered to take time from their own vacations to sit with Feisty's older son, and to give Feisty contacts at hospitals/nursing coordinators.

These women support other TC women. I don't know them from FB, or MOM groups, I only know them from their posts here. From the day they all joined they have been unique individuals, as we all are, as is society. Being triplet parents doesn't mean we are cookie cutter parents.

They wear their opinions and hearts on their sleeves. They are wise, they are caring, and this board has benefited from them being the women they all are.


tess
mummy to 8yr old ds & the triumverate born 2004



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manninm5033 Sat Jun-19-10 04:55 AM
Member since Jan 13th 2010
17 posts

#468054, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 55


I'm new, but you all have me wondering about MSTAR's blog. Could someone post a link to it? Thank you!



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Crystal Sat Jun-19-10 06:25 AM
Member since May 27th 2008
1259 posts

#468057, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 56


Happy reading...

http://fourtimesthefun.blogspot.com/

...watch out for the chickens.






Crystal
http://familycernanec.blogspot.com/





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Skeelabum Sat Jun-19-10 08:08 PM
Member since May 28th 2009
93 posts

#468113, "RE: A plea"
In response to Reply # 0


I haven't been on in about a month and it seems I completely missed what happened.
I know I could still be considered a newbie because I don't post often, I don't recognize too many user names on here, except for MSTAR and a few others...I'm shocked.
I belong to a few forums and believe me this one is fairly tame...so I can't even imagine what went down to have any mod do this.

Ban or give a 'time out'...but to pull all their posts?? NOT COOL Even when I am not an active poster (compared to most)...I rely on this forum as like a database for any questions I have...and to pull all posts of a regular poster like that makes most topics or threads just garble!!

Sucky move!! grrr

http://lilypie.com/">