SLJP - I honestly do not have the time to thoroughly read through all the long posts, so maybe I did misunderstand. I have a FT job that keeps my busy, and peek at FR when time allows. I just read a couple of verbose posts that seemed catty. Anyone who "knows" me here on FR, knows my answers are short and sweet (or not so sweet). You need to take a break from your computer and get some perspective. I've given myself this same advice in the past. You are reading WAY too far into things, IMHO. Relax, sit back, take a break. Peace.
You have FReepmail that will show you I'm not reading anything into anything, I assure you! *G* As I just wrote, I appreciate the sentiment behind your suggestion of leaving the internet, but I don't think that's necessary. The internet is my lifeline, and my sole connection to the outside world. I've been on the internet since its inception, and take a break only when I am extremely ill from either the Chiari or an infection, etc. I love the 'net, and have never, ever had a problem with it. I would have a problem with abandoning it. I already read books in between posting spurts. I also write, articles and music, online, and that is so essential to me, I can't even explain it to anybody. It is my release, and I adore it.
At any rate, I know a need a break from the LG (resignation has been tendered), but I think I'll be just fine on the rest of FR. I kid, I tease, but I do not hurt people. I would never hurt anyone. Not on purpose, anyway -- and if I were to discover that I hurt someone unintentionally, I would apologize profusely. It's happened before. I'm fine. Really. Just as long as I steer clear of the LG. ;-}
Have a most excellent day, and I hope to bump into you elsewhere on FR!!