Guys, I'm off.

[naomi24]

If anyone wants to get in touch with me, perhaps Mibs would be kind enough to act as go-between and pass any messages on to me.

It's been nice knowing you - and thanks for everything. x

[LoftyLottie]

Love the 'Flounce Form'!! LOL

[vivandorron]

I'm going to download a copy in case I find it necessary to depart from AB.:-)

Ron

[swedeheart]

Me too - it's brilliant:)

[vivandorron]

Personal...F.A.O. naomi24.

I hope you are still reading the responses in this thread.

You will know that your username is from old Hebrew and means..Pleasantness. Furthermore, in the Bible it is indicated that she became distressed by certain events and changed her name to Mara (Bitterness).

So from my heart I say to you....Return to the fold as naomi, rather than departing as a Mara.

Best wishes.....Ron.

[mibn2cweus]

I suppose it should be expected that Naomi would spark yet another fascinating debate in her leaving. I'm almost jealous . . . but not really, given so many reminders of why she left. If only I had as much sense. Maybe someday I too will come to a realisation of the futility of having a rational debate in the midst of pervasive irrationality. Perhaps I’m simply a romantic fool for being willing to dig through the muck hoping to catch a glimpse of a rare pearl that’s been trampled into the mud by a herd of unrelenting mentally challenged swine. Such an assessment is not pointed at anyone in particular, but if the shoe fits . . .

As much as I expect I am not the only one who will be missing the unique challenge to our respective world views that only Naomi could provide, I can not bring myself to ask that she subject herself to anymore then that which she has already endured . . . although I would not put even that much past her. My only hope is that she will ultimately do what she believes is in her own and consequently everyone’s best interest.

These are my own views regarding the decision Naomi now faces if not already made. I do not wish to be perceived as speaking on her behalf nor would I presume to do so. I won’t bore any of you with any more of my thoughts on this matter at this time but will instead comply with her wishes > > >

[mibn2cweus]

For anyone wishing to contact Naomi, as requested, I will be happy to forward emails with the word 'Naomi' in the title line to her preferred undisclosed email address.
Send your emails to be forwarded to [email protected] and be sure to include 'Naomi' in the title line.
Naomi’s internet connection has been inconsistent over the past 24 hours so don’t expect an immediate reply.
Thank you Naomi for honouring me with this privilege.

[joeluke]

Ed says Naomi's 'attack' was reported but AH stated at the time that he hadn't reported it

If that's true who did report it?

And why?

As has been already said, this really was 2 ABers armed with their handbags and would have fizzled out but for the unnecessary intervention - just like most disagreements on here do

[woofgang]

wow does this thread hold the record for the longest post flounce thread yet?

[anneasquith]

i dont believe naomi " flounced " she left with dignity,

[ummmm]

Ditto Anne...

[mibn2cweus]

Given Naomi's true to form graceful exit, I find myself asking the question,
"Who's flouncing whom?"

[keyplus90]

Oh, few people are still trying it.

Once I watched a movie where someone decided to pretend committing suicide to gain some attention, one person tried stopping her but she refused then another tried and that gave the person in question a bit more pleasure as after all she just wanted attention. By refusing to listen to anyone things got to the point where people gave up but now she wanted someone to tell her "don't do it" but no one did, thinking that she would not listen to anyone.

In the end she had to commit suicide as she had gone too far that there was no way back.

Now I will go back to my very first line above. Perhaps few people are making it difficult for Naomi.

[Chaffinch]

Is this the looooooooooooooongest thread ever?

[NazNomad]

" ... unrelenting mentally challenged swine ... "

??

[woofgang]

keyplus this isn't suicide...its a blooming forum for heavens sake it isn't real life.

[woofgang]

Naz is that a quote? If it is, by who and about whom?

[Andyvon]

I'll try to keep it going then Chaffinch - No 257.

[jno]

the flounce lies not so much in this thread as in the original News thread. on which she told the editor how to behave and announced to the world that the site was "going down the pan". That's quite flouncy.

[sandyRoe]

I like to think that Naomi hasn't actually left us. She's sitting, like a Guardian Angel, in what passes for AB heaven looking down on us still, and offering up prayers for our continued wellbeing.

[mibn2cweus]

NazNomad, Did you connect the dots? ;o)