You got that right, Don. Everyone is different! The forum doesnt only have members who are OC patients and caregivers. Some new members will post and become life long friends, while others are here to only read and learn preferring to keep to themselves. Most questions asked can easily be found just by using the search function. Sometimes students or even teachers join. For the legitimate OC patients and caregivers, I wish they would post but I respect their privacy if they choose not to.

Behind the scenes, we find not all the new members are here for legitimate reasons. When you click on someones name that shows up as one of OCFs newest members and they are no longer in our database then they are not here to get or give help. They are attempting to sell something, promote false cures, or otherwise cause harm to our members. Most times they are removed prior to posting but once in a while one slips by. Thats when we depend on our members hitting the notify button to let us know there is a problem. Its rare one of these posts last very long on the forum.

Thanks Tony for welcoming the new members. Over the years Ive welcomed hundreds. Some still stick around, other move on, and sadly some dont make it thru their battle at all.


PS... If you like hot chocolate, Tony you gotta give Panera bread's a try. Its great