Said The Man Who Had No Arms Or Legs

[Cisco99]

A man with no arms and no legs

is grinning ear to ear.

What have you got to be cheerful about

he is asked.

"I like how the light is playing on my face,’"

he answers.

"I have a feeling it's my lucky day."

--------------------------------

THE SNOWFLAKE

[whatsinaname]

Deep.

Thanks.

[j-o-h-n]

Is his name "Second Base?"

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Monday 12/30/2019 6:03 PM EST

[jersy]

respectfully, this forum is not supposed to be a 'dear diary' site - it's to share useful info on research and treatment and support each other. Too many posts, my friend. Some would find a better home on instagram, facebook, or twitter.

[Cisco99 in reply to jersy]

I hear you, jersy. Someone else has pointed out that the stated mission of this board ("About") is:

"A friendly prostate cancer support group where we can pick each other's brains. Our 24 hour online support group. Talking about advanced prostate cancer is a powerful tool. Our community is run by Malecare Cancer Support. We are men, fighting prostate cancer, together."

I think my posts fall well within that mission. Even the "dear diary" remark -- this board is a diary of our progress, friendships, and thoughts.

Is there a limit to how many posts a member may make? What is that number? ("I don't know, but you've exceeded it!")

"Respectfully" and "Some would find" are pretty passive aggressive, when your aim is to get me to leave.

I'm staying, cause I enjoy the diversity of views, I need support and solace for a terminal illness, and I like a lot of folks here.

I even enjoy tussling with folks like you. I know people are sincere, even when we disagree.

Happy (and alive) New Year!

[jersy]

Passive ? I think I was pretty clear. It's very annoying to have to scan through 10+ of your musings, poems, etc. to get to substantive or new information. Please have consideration for your fellow sufferers. Not at all trying to get you to leave - just pipe down a bit.

[Cisco99]

Maybe get over it? I don't really know what you are seeing that is so bad. Are they all arrayed in a row on your screen, blocking out all others? I agree, that would be annoying.

I said passive aggressive, not just passive. I have been politely told to get lost by several folks. I have also been told to dial it back -- which I think you will agree I have done.

I comment a lot on other people's posts -- about medicines, and cancer news, etc. I give "hearts" to people whose posts touch me, or contain useful information or insights.

I am a newbie here and I did not know the unspoken rules of the club. Now I know, it's "Pipe down a bit."

I feel like I have been doing that. It's just the excitement of meeting people and enjoying the give and take. It's a first for me. Three years from my diagnosis, you guys are the first people I've been able to talk to.