Mental Health Awareness

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 3/1/23 at 10:42am

Hi all, this is a plea for you to remember that there are actual people on the other end of the screen. Please be careful how you speak to them. It's okay to disagree. It is NOT okay to dismiss the worth of another human when you don't even know them. Calling somebody a "despicable piece of nothing", for example, is shameful. Ridiculing a person is also not okay.

http://mhanational.org

[Zeppie2022]

Posted: 3/2/23 at 10:48pm

Interesting. It appears all the replies to your OP have been deleted. Wonder why and who did it? 

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 3/3/23 at 11:59am

Not me, anyway.

At least the most important part was kept.

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 3/10/23 at 11:03am

I have returned from my three-day ban. What I did wrong I have no idea, but hooray!

I will do better.

[Bemoet]

Posted: 7/19/23 at 9:55am

Treating each other with kindness and respect, even if we disagree is important. Words have power, so let's choose them wisely. Dismissing someone's worth or ridiculing them is hurtful and unnecessary. If you or someone you know is struggling with the impact of online interactions, don't hesitate to reach out for support. The crisis hotline maine is there to lend a listening ear. Take care and spread kindness!

Updated On: 7/31/23 at 09:55 AM

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 7/28/23 at 10:32am

Well said, Bemoet.

It's funny how I regard myself as a strong person, but months later I still remember the words "despicable piece of nothing", even though they came from a total stranger.

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 9/27/23 at 10:37am

Bullies continue to roam freely.

Today I was called "weird, jobless, friendless" in a cruel attempt to belittle me. As of now, the vicious comment remains undeleted and the offender unpunished.

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 9/27/23 at 12:41pm

Another poster is now deliberately trying to goad me by returning to the subject of Beyoncé.

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 9/27/23 at 3:54pm

The comments have now been removed.

Thank you for your support, moderators.

[Zeppie2022]

Posted: 9/27/23 at 7:17pm

"Another poster is now deliberately trying to goad me by returning to the subject of Beyoncé."

I am not going to say my true feelings about that poster and get suspended. You do understand everything is not about you. It may be actually possible the poster loves Beyonce and truly believes she is an "ally". 

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 9/27/23 at 7:28pm

Sure.

Believe that if you want. He's already said it several times. Why bring it up again today?

I am constantly treated very unfairly here and for some reason it's me that is seen as the bad guy. I really don't get it.

[Zeppie2022]

Posted: 9/30/23 at 6:52pm

""Believe that if you want. He's already said it several times. Why bring it up again today?"

Ask the poster, it really is that simple. If you don't get answer, then "Let it Go".

I am constantly treated very unfairly here and for some reason it's me that is seen as the bad guy. I really don't get it.

Really simple. Most people find you annoying IMO. Your posts for the most part go out of the way to agitate people and you wonder why they get annoyed and frustrated. The "Beyonce" thread was just about somebody enjoying her as a performer, but you had to put as negative spin on the thread. You could not just simply wish that Diane Feinstein RIP, you had to make snarky remark also to trigger response from "Islander Fan". BTW - his/her response to you was very courteous. I presented scientific data that has not been reputed by anyone in the "Lia Thomas" thread and you just refused to accept medical facts (follow the science). With a straight face, you can't tell me that you did not create "Hetero Wedding" thread just to trigger reactions. This is not exactly a burning issue in the world today. The lesson learned is to deal with you in two ways. Ignore your threads/posts entirely or make one quick reply and move on.

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 10/1/23 at 9:54am

Wrong. As usual.

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 10/11/23 at 10:33am

Yesterday was World Mental Health Day.

Unfortunately I was unable to post as I was serving a week long ban having been found guilty of "spam" and "profanity". Yesterday was the last day of my sentence and I am now once again a free man.

Be kind to yourselves, people. Be kind to others. Don't sweat the little things.

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 10/20/23 at 12:26pm

The passive aggressive levels around here are off the charts.

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 11/28/23 at 2:39pm

In honor of Rosalynn Carter, a vanguard in championing this cause.

[South Florida]

Posted: 12/17/23 at 11:33am

"Really simple. Most people find you annoying IMO."

Really Zeppie? I thought it was you most people found annoying.

[Zeppie2022]

Posted: 12/17/23 at 1:12pm

"Really Zeppie? I thought it was you most people found annoying."

It is the Christmas season so I will be nice. Questions for you to answer. Do I hijack other people's threads with political/social rants? Do I constantly post on the off-topic board with subjects that are written mainly to piss people off. Ask Jay Lerner-Z if I have ever been disrespectful to him. I may disagree with 80% of his posts but never resort to being unkind to him. I actually sent him PM trying to offer him some advice on how to cut down the negative responses to his posts. I assume my major annoyance as you put it is that I sometimes post things that don't agree with this liberal board. That being said, if you actually read some things, I have poked fun at the Republican party fairly often (see Speaker of The House thread).  I would love to have you tell me what posts you and others find annoying. Is it me defending women athletes in the "Lia Thomas" thread? Maybe you dislike my thread about fostering dogs?  Do you not like my views on Broadway shows? - lol. Did you and others think my "RIP Tony Bennet" thread was annoying? 

 

Updated On: 12/28/23 at 01:12 PM

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 9/17/25 at 7:53pm

I'm only "back" a few days, but already I’ve had people over on the main board telling me that I'm a dumb troll who contributes nothing, that I'm exhausting, and more. It can sting. This serves as a reminder to MYSELF that we are all human, well apart from the bots, and we should be careful in how we speak to each other. Even binau was showing signs of starting to crack with all the vehemence coming at him. Online is a dangerous place, not for the thin-skinned. I remember now why I stayed away so long.

[Zeppie2022]

Posted: 9/17/25 at 9:35pm

"I'm only "back" a few days, but already I’ve had people over on the main board telling me that I'm a dumb troll who contributes nothing, that I'm exhausting, and more. It can sting."

Jay, you need more self-worth in yourself and please stop getting so upset about what "keyboard warriors" say about you. They are faceless posters and what makes you think anything they post is accurate or has real meaning in your life. If you ever get down about anything, just send me a PM to vent. I can't guarantee I will always respond quickly but I will respond back to you.

Updated On: 9/17/25 at 09:35 PM

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 9/17/25 at 9:45pm

Thanks, Zeppie.

[Seb28]

Posted: 9/18/25 at 7:28am

Jay Lerner-Z said: "I'm only "back" a few days, but already I’ve had people over on the main board telling me that I'm a dumb troll who contributes nothing, that I'm exhausting, and more. It can sting. This serves as a reminder to MYSELF that we are all human, well apart from the bots, and we should be careful in how we speak to each other. Even binau was showing signs of starting to crack with all the vehemence coming at him. Online is a dangerous place, not for the thin-skinned. I remember now why I stayed away so long."

Don't let them get to you Jay. This board should be a place for nice subject-related discussions. As soon as people lower themselves to name-calling and personal insults only, it shows that they have given up, they have lost, you have won and you are miles above them.

Unfortunately whenever you are in a place with many people, there will always be differences in character development and social norms, which can clash sometimes. And indeed, a little kindness goes a long way.