On Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:35:04 GMT, Palindrome  wrote:
>x{yz}enophil44@hotmail.com wrote:
><snip>
>> I've only just come to grips with the idea that I'm now disabled and I
>> subscribed to this group in the hope that I might find information and
>> support here.
>
>One thing that no one here professes to have (IIUC) is mind reading 
>ability.
>
>If you want information, then *ask* for information.
>
>There are many people here that are both very knowedgeable and very 
>helpful.
>
>If you want support - then explain what things that you need support with.
>
>If you just want to chat about things in general, then a chat room can 
>be a great please to "meet" people, get to know them and share problems 
>and anxieties. Even a great place to make friends. Even if you find it 
>difficult meeting people and forming friendships in other ways.
>
>I would recommend moderated ones, if you are not very thick skinned and 
>especially if you are female. I'm afraid that the internet is full of 
>wierdos..
>
>Speaking of which, this group does attract a few unusual characters. I'd 
>suggest learning to live with that. If they can't express themselves 
>here, where are they to go?

Thank you for your advice.
-- 
"It's easier to get forgiveness than permission."
Rear Admiral "Amazing" Grace Hopper