Originally posted by GraciesMommy

I don't think any one "started" this for a fight..I think it was a question that they felt was a good topic for an adult discussion..probably knew it would/could get heated but didn't realize it would touch off some hurt feelings or I don't think they would have ever posted it.
True, No fight was ever intended.

All I can say for me, is I didn't see the thread turning into some big fight, sure maybe it got a little side track from the original question, but what conversation doesn't. So I didn't feel it was worthily of a deletions. And I have to say that after reading through the thread, I total forgot that she said she might delete it, you get so involved in the main issues that you somethings forget other things.

As for the lack of respect for other people and their opinions, comment. This is how I look at it.

If you where sitting around having a chat with a friend or family member, about something that was important to you and they brushed your words off as if they meant nothing. How would you feel? I know it would hurt and disappoint me and I would consider it a lack of respect. So I look at any thread that way too. I guess this is the reason I'm not fond of the idea that you can delete a thread at any time.

I'm use to most other forums where you only have so long to delete, as long as no one has posted on it. Just as in life when you put your words out there, they are out, and there is no deleting them. Makes you have to think before you speak and maybe that's not a bad idea even in a forum.

So sorry if any one got hurt in all this mess.