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[Familycare71]

I think everyone would've had a bigger laugh if you just admitted during the post that you were just teasing or having fun. Reminding us that it could always be worse...

[MyAngels]

I find it sad that you have so little of value in your life that you feel the need to try and create drama . I feel sorry for you.

That being said it was the best laugh I've had in a long time.

It did get pretty funny, didn't it?

I find the apology disingenuous at best.

[preschoolteacher]

I have to admit, the drama posts on this forum are usually the most interesting... but in this profession, drama comes naturally...so no need to fake it!

I think the OP learned quickly (1) what a troll is and (2) how people feel about trolls. I don't think her intent was to make anyone mad. I'd say it was either boredom, curiosity, or maybe--just maybe--some annoying behavior from her friends. In any case, keep posting on here OP, in the right way, and I am sure it will be forgotten about soon enough.

[mamac]

Can you explain how the styles are the exact same?
Or how the "troll" was able to log in and out and post under your name within minutes of each other?

Or how you had no idea the people in your home would do such a thing? Who was it anyway? Friends? Relatives? And why they were able to access your computer for that long without you knowing?

Can you see why there are people who are skeptical?

Not only were the styles the same, her "friends" used the exact same phrases as she did in other threads. "Wow! Just wow!" was also used in the Craigslist thread.

Definitely trying to save by lying about what happened. No way was this an apology.

[daycarediva]

Based on the facts with the log in/out identical IP's, I find your apology in poor taste, as it is essentially just another lie.

[lovemylife]

IP address the same due to all devices in the same house are under the same IP address. I have checked.

For the wow! Just wow comment. As you can see that was my profile, I wrote that.

I was the hostess, making food and beverages for the guests. I was not monitoring them because I thought they were my friends and I could trust them.

As for the writing styles. She was my best friend since middle school. So yes after years of emailing, texting, hanging out and talking. We do have similar styles. So I can see why you would think that.

She never logged into my account. She was posting as unregistered. I now have passwords on all of our devices.

This forum was very important to me. Which is why all day Wednesday I was extremely sad and hurt by all of and the comments made. It was a place were I could talk to other providers and have someone who understands what happens in this business. Since my husband, friends and family do not understand.

I do have a lot of value in my life!

When it was me posting in the kitchen I was laughing! It was funny at the time until the next morning. My husband had a good laugh too!

I think I answered to everyone comments. I appreciate those of you who were semi respectful and nice.

I still stand by my previous comment. If I had done it why did I try so hard to come back? Knowing I would face judgement! Because at that point I was willing to face it because I know the truth. I have moved somewhere else. I don't feel like arguing, trying to get into a clique.

Thank you!

[Lucy]

How gullible do you think we are? I would say that this is the funniest thing I've read in a long time, but in the big picture, it's not funny, it's sad. If you were bored, read a book. Do a puzzle. Take a walk. Call a friend. Why come on here and stir **** up just for your jollies? Good grief. Get a life. Get some help.

[craftymissbeth]

My goodness... I understand how upsetting it can be for a stranger on the internet to troll you, but come on.

We are a community here on this forum, but there will always be that random person who shows up just to start drama. It is what it is. If you feel you can no longer trust this person then simply do not reply to their posts. Besides, what reason is there to "trust" the posters on an Internet forum?

Yes, there is a real person behind all of our screen names, but I'm sure not everyone here is who they say they are... KWIM?

I'm certainly not defending OP, but there aren't any good reasons to be so upset about what they did.

[blandino]

I am sorry, but I just can't get on board with your story. If you were the hostess, you stopped within minutes of prepping food and drinks to check the boards & post while you had company ?

I think the best route here would be to apologize and move on.

[momofsix]

I really didn't want to respond to this thread...but grrrrr, here I am.
OK, what happened was wrong-no matter which story we believe. Some of us got ****ered in, some just had a laugh. For some, like Michael and the mods, it created a whole bunch of extra work-they are the ones I'm angry for-not really anyone else.
Yes, a trust was broken, but no one sent her any money and was defrauded, she didn't "hurt" anyone physically or emotionally. I think people might be going just a little overboard in their anger. In the grand scheme of things "I" don't see this as that much of a biggie-I've had much worse things be done to me personally whether intentionally or not, you pick up the pieces and life goes on.... Life is a whole lot less stressful if you learn to let go and forgive.

[momofsix]

My goodness... I understand how upsetting it can be for a stranger on the internet to troll you, but come on.

We are a community here on this forum, but there will always be that random person who shows up just to start drama. It is what it is. If you feel you can no longer trust this person then simply do not reply to their posts. Besides, what reason is there to "trust" the posters on an Internet forum?

Yes, there is a real person behind all of our screen names, but I'm sure not everyone here is who they say they are... KWIM?

I'm certainly not defending OP, but there aren't any good reasons to be so upset about what they did.

I agree wholeheartedly!

[Angelmichelle]

At the risk of being nosey, what am I missing here?

[Lucy]

My goodness... I understand how upsetting it can be for a stranger on the internet to troll you, but come on.

We are a community here on this forum, but there will always be that random person who shows up just to start drama. It is what it is. If you feel you can no longer trust this person then simply do not reply to their posts. Besides, what reason is there to "trust" the posters on an Internet forum?

Yes, there is a real person behind all of our screen names, but I'm sure not everyone here is who they say they are... KWIM?

I'm certainly not defending OP, but there aren't any good reasons to be so upset about what they did.

I get what you're saying... Be nice, she's a person with feelings, and all that... But I must say that this was the first and ONLY post I made on this debacle. I had only read the saga minutes before I posted. I didn't beat her up. I said nothing about trust, so I'm not sure what you mean there. (By the way, I don't trust ANYONE online! Caveat Emptor, as they say.) I merely set her straight that I believe NONE of her bs. She needs to know that we don't believe her, or she'll try it again. I'm not going to patronize. One post and then I was out.

[Willow]

momofsix, I don't see anyone upset or angry :confused:

What I do see is people who laughed at a really ridiculous post and now think the whole thing is just plain stupid.

Big difference imho.

[Hunni Bee]

My goodness... I understand how upsetting it can be for a stranger on the internet to troll you, but come on.

We are a community here on this forum, but there will always be that random person who shows up just to start drama. It is what it is. If you feel you can no longer trust this person then simply do not reply to their posts. Besides, what reason is there to "trust" the posters on an Internet forum?

Yes, there is a real person behind all of our screen names, but I'm sure not everyone here is who they say they are... KWIM?

I'm certainly not defending OP, but there aren't any good reasons to be so upset about what they did.

Its not that we are so upset about what was done, we can get over that. Its the fact that she is not saying "I did it, I'm sorry, it won't happen again". Instead, she's sticking to this implausible story that isn't even making much sense. She's still trying to fool us.