[MonikaT]

I certainly wasn't trying to make anyone feel unwelcome, and I apologize if my previous post had that effect. I have nothing against those who are using synthetics, and I certainly applaud those who are doing it with medical supervision. However, I kind of echo the sentiments of Pansy-Mae who was another of the members who was active when I joined and was another frequent poster whose postings caused me to want to join.

I've made myself scarce in recent months because I really have very little in common with most of those who are posting these days. I have very little free time thanks to my job, and I prefer to use it for something other than where I see this forum going at the moment. I've also grown tired of all the newbies posting the same questions rather than reading the FAQ or trying to search for things. Then again, I tend to be more self-sufficient than a lot of others. I've always had to rely on myself for nearly everything most of my life.

I realize change is inevitable . . . except from a vending machine. This current change does not enrich my life so I have largely withdrawn. I check back from time to time, and if I feel the desire to comment, I do. If anyone decides to PM me, it could be weeks or months before I log in and see it so don't message me with anything urgent or important. I don't communicate outside this forum with anyone from here, and I have no real-life friends. I am an island, and after 50 years as a societal reject, I have no desire to even try to integrate any more. If I never come back, well, I'm sure I won't exactly be missed.