I have to disagree Terri, I haven't seen evidence of Bev or Keelie for example deliberately being disruptive or causing ill feeling. In fact, I'd suggest that while all the bad mouthing was going on a few weeks ago, they were only ever saying nice things to others. Maybe I missed something but this all seems very one sided to me and lacking in any evidence. One of the reasons I have not complained is that I appreciate how busy the mods are but it appears that has only resulted in the opinions of those with louder voices being heard so in future I will speak up.
There has been plenty of evidence, but people have chosen to turn a blind eye to it.
In addition to stuff that gets posted on the forum we have been inundated with PMs of people coming forward to say they have been invited to join the other forum. As Pierce has said all along, this isnt to do with being members of other forums - Im a member of about 5! its to do with the sneaky and manipulative way that people have been poached from this site, causing bad feeling along the way.
I'm freaked because I've been lied to that site they said was created days ago I felt badgered to go on there and stay off here, as noone supported me etc, I cannot believe it was created in sep its very worrying and I'm freaked out x
kelly please dont worry. As others have said, your recovery must come first and we are ready to welcome you back and give you all the support you need to get through these coming weeks and months as you get to grips with the new you.
I have always had lots of support on this forum and I can see no reason why other forums cannot be joined alongside this one. I am a member of several weight loss forums and see no conflict with this.
I have always had nothing but loving support from just about everyone that has been banned, and I would just like to reiterate as was said earlier that only one side of the story is being put forward here and people should maybe realise that.
Once again Jane - this is not about being members of other forums, its about poaching members from this site and trying to ruin our reputation in the process. You only have to look at the evidence here where Kelly says she was badgered to join. We've had numerous PMs saying the same from people who dont want to go public for fear of reprisals. We have not taken this decision lightly, and as moderators and admin Im afraid you just have to trust our judgement on this. We cant publish evidence we have to protect others privacy. You are one of 40 members on that site who will have seen the lies that are being spread. Some of them have been brave enough to come forward. Others will learn the hard way - Like Karlos and Liz posted above that once the frenzy of slagging us off is over there really will be nothing left for you.
I still say it is only one side as no-one directly involved (banned members) has been able to explain anything. However I don't intend to argue about it at all, just my opinion. Just want to get on with the original idea of supporting each other on our various wl journeys.
The banned members are having their say on the other site and then sadly using people like you as their mouthpiece. Some have been using facebook to have their say. Anyone who wants to listen to them is already a member on their site. Everyone else can continue to give and receive the support that is here for them and always has been.