by Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!)
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September 8, 2006

My comments were removed.

October 09, 2008 02:43 PM EDT
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I had someone create a post and call me a hypocrite. At first I didn't realize she was talking about me. and responded my saying " I  don't think she is a hypocrite. Possibly not a strong a believer as you. But just because you are sharing your belief it does not mean you are shoving it down people throats. I think the person is wrong for saying that."

Of course the comment was removed. But than I started looking at my removed comments and realized she was talking about me. She posted an article about a bible verse. I left a comment. It was this, "I am not ashamed of the gospel or my faith. If someone asks I will gladly tell or explain. But I don't go around shoving it down people throats either. " Now How is that accusing her of shoving it down someone throat? All I said was I didn't. I never said she did.

I have since disconnected from this so called friend. As I don't want people like that as my friend. I have no problem with her removing my post. I do however have a problem with people calling me a hypocrite for no reason. I feel if she was a true friend she would of asked me what I meant. Instead of trying to pick my comments apart and making me look bad.

Whether she wants to believe it or not. I am a Christian. I have never had a problem with anyone sharing their religion (even different from mine) , views on religion or anything else along that line. I enjoy discussions and learning about different religions.

As for who's a hypocrite here.....All I can say is she isn't acting very Christian like. Now is she?

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Comments: 63

That really sucks :( I'm sorry that happened!
Pamela O. Oct 9, 2008, 2:45pm EDT
That is unreal. You were just making a statement, not sure how that makes you a hypocrite. The best testament that you can give to your Christian faith is being Christ-like, as far as I am concerned. {{HUGS}} I am sorry about this.
edna r. Oct 9, 2008, 2:47pm EDT
I am sorry this happened to you. I don't know who it is, but, I agree, they could have simply asked you to explain what you wrote. I too would have disconnected with them.

Oh, and where can you see your deleted comments?
Shirley U Understand Me S. Oct 9, 2008, 2:47pm EDT
sorry for the upset
Shirley U Understand Me S. Oct 9, 2008, 2:48pm EDT
if you click on comments, it gives you a list
j - Frugal Mom - r. Oct 9, 2008, 2:49pm EDT
Sorry you had to deal with this.
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Oct 9, 2008, 2:50pm EDT
Thank you Heather, Pamela, Edna and Shirley.
C A. Oct 9, 2008, 2:50pm EDT
Umm..nothing to add here, just love the minpin pic you have. I have friends whose minpin just had a litter..and they were ALL girls...so stinkin' cute!!!
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Oct 9, 2008, 2:50pm EDT
Edna,
click on your comments. Than look to the left and you will see commenst that have been declined, removed, and pending.
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Oct 9, 2008, 2:53pm EDT
Thank you j - Frugal Mom. With all the stress I have going on right now. This just plain hurt. Thats why I created this article. So, I can give my testement of my faith. Plus let my friends of other faiths know I respect theirs and have no problem discussing other religion.
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Oct 9, 2008, 2:54pm EDT
CA,
Thank you for your compliment on my mini pin picture. I do love my mini pins. I have two right now. They are my favorite breed.
♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. Oct 9, 2008, 2:55pm EDT
uggh, why do people have to add more stress.
We all have our plates full, and this crap just adds to it.
*HUGZZ* to ua hun:)
J F. Oct 9, 2008, 3:01pm EDT
Sorry you had to go through that. I never delete people's comments on here. Never noticed if they deleted mine or not. I come here to have fun and forget about all my problems. It's a bummer when you hear stuff like that on here. Have a good day.
Steph-in-NE ..... Oct 9, 2008, 3:01pm EDT
my friend I would not call you name unto other,, I may privitely said something if needed,, which right now is not,, I thinks folks here look to far into something that dont need to be,, You have yor right to write down anything or everything you want,, we have our right to say anything we want as long it is in good taste,,
you my dear are my friend and I can not find a thing wrong with ya,, except you are not smiling right now so do it damn it... he he he
Donna T. Oct 9, 2008, 3:04pm EDT
You last sentence says it all. I pray for the "Christians" who do not follow Christ's teachings.
tammie p. Oct 9, 2008, 3:07pm EDT
oh that's terrible. i'm sorry that should've never happened . i guess their are all kinds on this site
Melanie B. Oct 9, 2008, 3:09pm EDT
Iam sorry this has happened to you. But you go girl!! Iam so sick of people shoving their religion down my throat as well. Especially Watch Tower people coming to my home! I have asked and asked for them to stop coming, yet they still come. They have even showed up while we are having a cookout!
What does someone do about these people?? I even have signs up. Does no good. Oh my let me not forget the day. Three vans of them pulled into my driveway. 15 people with a pile of books in their arms! Needless to say I was not a happy camper..
We have four neighbors near us. And they do NOT go to their homes...
Melanie B. Oct 9, 2008, 3:10pm EDT
Let me add that this at my house. Has been going on for over ten years now. And is very tiresome.
Melanie B. Oct 9, 2008, 3:12pm EDT
oops I really better add... We are Christians.. Not any devil worship going on here...
Lynn R. Oct 9, 2008, 3:13pm EDT
Unfortunately there are people here that want to be praised for their opinions and have to have their egos stroked. They can't stand it when someone disagrees with them. Instead they delete the comments that they don't agree with to make themselves look better or the victim. Then there are others that could probably use a good therapist. :) Looks like you have run into one of them. You did the right thing by disconnecting and ridding yourself of the negativity. Don't lose sleep over this person. It's not worth it.
Lynn R. Oct 9, 2008, 3:16pm EDT
Melanie, I had a similar problem. I put a sign up naming not only them but all the others that were knocking on my door. It didn't work. So, I started going to the door, opening it, and when they started to speak I closed the door. I did this 3 times and finally they stopped coming around. I'm not normally rude like that but after telling them many times I wasn't interested and the sign not working, I was left with no alternative.
Marilyn M. Oct 9, 2008, 3:20pm EDT
Hmmm.
t w. Oct 9, 2008, 3:38pm EDT
sorry to hear that.
Robyn F. Oct 9, 2008, 3:38pm EDT
sorry, sometimes it happens....
Robyn F. Oct 9, 2008, 3:38pm EDT
but a 10 for you!
Denise C. Oct 9, 2008, 3:58pm EDT
It happens all the time with religious topics. People just can't talk about religion, abortion, politics, or animal rights without getting their panties in a twist!

I will defend animals all the way to my grave and I have dealt with pretty harsh people in doing so but you have to stand up for what you believe in.
Kelly Kay Oct 9, 2008, 4:13pm EDT
Don't sweat the small stuff, not worth it. Gather is all about expression, and that is all you did =)
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Oct 9, 2008, 4:26pm EDT
Denise,
I think you are right about that. Some topics do seem to get peoples panties ina twist.
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Oct 9, 2008, 4:26pm EDT
Thank you for your comments.
Penny M. Oct 9, 2008, 4:30pm EDT
Thanks for posting to Endless Points
Lona Herling Oct 9, 2008, 5:19pm EDT
So sorry to hear that some one would do that that it was freedom of the press ,where we can write or say what we want as long as we do not threaten some one.
kelldogg ! Oct 9, 2008, 5:29pm EDT
that's just dumb high school behavior on her part! i respect people's beliefs and have my own that might differ but just b/c i think something someone else does not, doesn't mean i'm going to beat it into them! everyone is entitled to their own opinions/beliefs! good for you for sharing!
kelldogg ! Oct 9, 2008, 5:51pm EDT
i didn't even know you could see your comments that had been removed until i read this. i just checked my count, and it looks like there is one jerk that removed mine . . . why? i dunno. i know that i requested friendship and was apparently denied that as well. vendetta perhaps?
glenda j. Oct 9, 2008, 6:25pm EDT
sorry
Lisa C. Oct 9, 2008, 7:23pm EDT
Sorry Minipin. That isn't nice. I hope karma comes around.
Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. Oct 9, 2008, 7:55pm EDT
Sorry to hear that this happened. Sometimes it takes something like that to realize someone is not worth having as a friend.
Elaine S. Oct 9, 2008, 8:29pm EDT
I didn't know what comment she was talking about when I told her some people just like to hurt others.I thought it must have been from a different post because there was nothing in the comments I found nasty or hurtful.
Now that I read it was you and what you commented I see there was no cause for her to think you were trying to accuse her of anything,or hurt her feelings.
I'm sorry this has happened to you.
Valerie Roars Oct 9, 2008, 8:43pm EDT
sorry it happened to you ....Hugs!
Pamela K. Oct 9, 2008, 8:49pm EDT
Why would someone do that? If someone has a problem with someone you should talk to them not about them.
Kim M. Oct 9, 2008, 9:19pm EDT
I'm sorry the other person took offense. I wouldn't have taken offense to that. I've only ever removed 2 comments from one of my posts, and that was from the same jerk who was using a lot of profanity in the first one, then came back and pasted it in again saying "oops, looks like you accidentally deleted me"
Kerrell g. Oct 9, 2008, 9:19pm EDT
It's their loss!
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Oct 9, 2008, 10:27pm EDT
Elaine,
I didn't take offense to anyone who commented on her article. I knew if I didn't realize it was me, neither would others. But I also knew she could have deleted my comment before others seen it. Thank you.

Pamela,
I am not sure whys he did what she did. But i am glad she did. As it showed me her true colors.
Monica H. Oct 9, 2008, 10:31pm EDT
Sending you hugs!! That's a bummer when stuff like that happens.
Christopher K. Oct 10, 2008, 8:15am EDT
I am the kind of person who does not hide behind my keyboard for if i have something to say to you i would say it to your face.Unlike the majority of the people on the net and i speak my mind.so here is my opinion on this subject.
Most of the idiots on Gather that hide behind their computer saying durogitory statements to another do not mind dishing it out but when it comes to taking any kind of criticism or ridicule.they remove comments for they are either ashamed of that particular comment or afraid someone will read it and not side with them.
So if i were you i wouldn't even worry about what other people say about you on this rediculous site.For people on Gather rarely tell the truth when lies or antagonistic comments are much easier.
Oh,and by the by,another lil' tidbit for ya regarding any religion or faith people claim to believe in.I have yet to find one person on Gather,or the net that truely believe in half of what they say.If someone tells you they are Christian,and yet you see them calling someone a name like hypocrit or any other,they are full of it and a liar.period.so get over it and move on.you'll be a better person for it.
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Oct 10, 2008, 8:24am EDT
Monica & Christopher
Thank you...
Stephannie H. Oct 10, 2008, 10:15am EDT
I'm sorry to hear that
Sandra T. Oct 10, 2008, 12:15pm EDT
Everyone is entitled to their opinion... unfortunately a lot of people say that and then get mad when people contradict them. Sorry you got deleted 8(
Alex In Wonderland Oct 10, 2008, 1:12pm EDT
People should only be allowed to remove their comments. If someone has a problem with a comment that was posted it should be up to Gather to remove it if it is that bad.
Lune Wolfsong Oct 10, 2008, 2:41pm EDT
Sometimes I think things like this happen because someone's reading comprehension is very sub par. But, then, sometimes it looks too obviously twisted and the person must know this and might only being inflating the drama for the points. It's good for lots of sympathy comments. Don't know this person so couldn't guess, but I've seen it happen more than once around here. At the very least she read things into your comment that weren't there and then got defensive about it. Definitely not the action of a friend.
Dana H. Oct 10, 2008, 8:32pm EDT
That's sad. Too bad you had to deal with that. But look at all these comments - you have LOTS of friends. That's something to cheer about!
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Oct 10, 2008, 9:30pm EDT
Dana,
You are right about that. I do have alot of members on Gather I consider a friend. I can truely see it in these comments.
carolyn b. Oct 11, 2008, 8:15am EDT
People, that's why I really don't like discussing religion on here, too many religions, too many opinion but you didn't do anything right, you have the right to say whatever you like.

Her loss, sorry about all this.
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Oct 11, 2008, 11:17am EDT
I notice that to...religion seems to be a touchy subject here on Gather.
jeni e. Oct 12, 2008, 12:02am EDT
If "We" as a society would just agree to disagree the world would be a better place. That said Religion as a whole has caused more grief and misunderstanding between cultures and humans than anything on this earth....I find this, in itself, very sad. I am a Christian and I would never even think of putting someone down because they do not believe as I do or worship as I do. What gets me is that so many of us think we have the majority on being right just because we are Americans. Being Methodist makes me no different as a human being than a Jew or Muslim. Birds of a feather do tend to flock together but none of us are perfect. So in saying this, I will end the post with four words> One Nation under God.
DIANE D. Oct 12, 2008, 12:22pm EDT
I think I know who you are talking about, same has happened to me,
DIANE D. Oct 12, 2008, 12:22pm EDT
A TEN I send
Rhonda W. Oct 13, 2008, 3:15am EDT
wow, sorry that had to happen.

Swagbuck's: Win With Me.
Glome . . . Oct 14, 2008, 11:55pm EDT
Minipin, do you think there is a chance she removed it without realizing it? I've often been aware of how close the 'remove comment' is to the icon. When someone responds to me I often click their icon to go to their site also.
If she/he was someone you really liked maybe you should send them an email and ask if they intentionally did so.
I hit 'report this as inappropriate' one time. Don't ask me how ???? But I did email the person and tell them what I'd done.
& it could have just been a glintch and disappeared. I just hate to see you lose someone you liked a lot.
Abby N. Oct 17, 2008, 7:55pm EDT
Hi, Thanks for posting to Complaint Station group!
Abby N. Oct 17, 2008, 7:55pm EDT
Sorry so late getting to this and sorry that happened.
Janie E. Nov 29, 2008, 2:30pm EST
Nope, she is not!!!!
Ghostly Ghoul Dec 11, 2008, 7:02pm EST
LOL a lot of these people that bring god up every chance they get and hide behind the bible have guilty consciences.
Nancy Biri Dec 20, 2008, 7:45am EST
The person who called you that has discriminated your beliefs. She can get in alot of trouble for discrimination. I had a so called friend told me she didn't want to be friends with me anymore cause of my religion. I could easily file a discrimination charge on her if I wanted to. It's not right to discriminate other on their religion. Don't her get you down. You don't need her in your life. You have alot of friends that cares about you. It's her loss not yours.

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