Lets all remember why we are here, to help sick people with correct medical info, advice and support. Thats what this forum is for and when emotions run high things can be easily misinterpreted since its being read instead of a face to face discussion. I am speaking up as an admin I am reading some tension expressed in this thread.

That said, all too often newer members do not understand the history of long time members. We have watched far too many good people suffer and die while struggling to prolong the inevitable. There are many here who would do anything to be able to sit down and eat a real meal as that is never going to be an option. Others are never able to speak again due to losing their voice box and larynx and must live a life of silence. Yet others here are permanently disfigured yet they do not hide inside the house. To another member who lost their spouse, these problems seem minor as they still have their loved ones with them. Everyone is different and has their own set of hardships which when compared to another member it may seem trivial but can be devastating to that individual. Compassion is not always easily given towards others when facing your own major life threatening problems but is always a good thing to receive. When reading posts dont forget to not read so much into things as trying to interpret the writers tone or inflection.

I can understand how the zero quality of life could have been considered offensive. I can also understand why questions are asked more than once. While there are over 8000 members of this forum, its mainly the same individuals who continue to always give back year after year. Many topics have been heard over and over. There are very good search functions on both the forum and main OCF pages which will yield years of info that could help to satisfy even the most curious who seek more in depth answers.

Lets show all each other some courtesy and not jump to negative conclusions over a couple posts. Please, no more posts which are not civil or this thread will be locked. Remember, we are all in this together!