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Outraged Momma Bear
I am hearing some not so great things happening on this website.
They range from cliques to RDC's trolling so they can cause problems for our SR's.
I have decided that I don't need this site like a handful of others I have heard from that have been publicly chastised on this site for posting things as mundane as their child's first name.
This is a sad thing, considering the idea behind it is a great one. I shall just be smart and stick with the actual Navy Website, my SR's recruiter and my SR for any information I need along with the group I have joined elsewhere that appears to have more knowledge of what is happening due to the fact there are more there sharing without fear of being talked down to or slapped in the face by someone else's words.
Shame on those of you that had less than good judgement in your actions and thoughtlessness in what you placed out in open forum towards other mothers who are just trying to make it through the next day of not hearing from their SR's.
Momma Bear
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Permalink Reply by Angie on
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I agree with you...I have been on this site..what 4-5 years? something like that...and 9 times out of 10 when I get pmed a question...they don't ask how I am...they want to know ____.
Yep....I have been told I am heartless, rude, and blunt. But you know what...I have also had that person come back to me...over a year latter. Thanking me for being that way, as that is how it is in the fleet. The Chief's don't sugar coat things to the Sailor...they tell it how it is.
support doesn't mean agreement...support doesn't mean sugar coating...support doesn't mean getting it one persons way.
Hi BQB....you rock by the way :~}
By the way...the truth is yes I did come on here when I started on my own time (still do) with out my command knowing...than I thought better about it and got my CO, XO, and CMC's approval to be on here. It seems that some of the mom's didn't like me being blunt...reported me (as I was still active duty) and it got to my command. My CO called me to the carpet (means calling me in the office..not a good thing) told me to log on to N4M's and show him my account and what I had posted that pissed off that person. You know what...he told me to remove my account for a short time...though even he said I had done nothing wrong...and after a month I could come back on N4M's. Nothing else happend...dang I was even the mod for TSC's FB page for awhile.
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Permalink Reply by sparkyjo-PIR 09/21/12 Div 303 on
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BunkerQB,
I thank you and all of the volunteer moms and dads for your work on this website. I have asked questions and have gotten answers quickly. I can spend hours and hours on this site just reading and appreciate the time you caring people have given to put it together.
Heck, I get on n4m before I check email or facebook. My first three "depper" friends are my new family. Can't wait to hear what they have to say each day.
Thanks again.
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Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on
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If you are friends with Momma_Bear, please encourage her to stick around. We don't hold grudges. She doesn't have to change her screen name or anything. Just be herself - she wanted to speak out - that is OK. Perhaps she can see a different point of view now. Furthermore, when she (and you) are both through with Boot Camp, please stay and help out, especially with the NEW newbies. You'll be able to relate better than we can. We be here to dig up information and what not but the emotional stuff - it's easier if the supporter has just been through it. We KNOW that she is going thru an emotional time. Tell her NOT to fight her emotions - just let go - go ahead and cry - if it makes her feel better - don't fight it. It will get better. In the mean time, there are hundreds of members for her to become friends with. It will be OK.
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Mama_Bear,
You are trying to get through the day without hearing from your recruit. A by product of having at our disposal the internet and the cell phone is that we expect instant communications and frequent communications. One of the things you'll have to get use to is NO COMMUNICATIONS. I remember during one stretch we didn't hear from our older son (former sailor) for 7 weeks straight - yes, that is correct. NO email. NO text. NO phone calls. NO letters.
At this very moment, I am trying to get through the day and figure out a way of telling our younger son some sad news - a friend of his from elementary school and junior high was killed several days ago in an auto accident. Our families have known each other for 24 years. Our son works out in the oil fields (up 80 feet in the air) - it's dangerous work. He is thousands of miles from us in a tough environment without family support nearby. I missed him everyday. I long to see him sleep in his own bed in his own room. I don't get to talk to him whenever I want.
His friend was a Marine 1st Lieutenant on his way back to 29 Palm, preparing to go to Afghanistan.
It's all really relative. BQB
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I think this mom is struggling...your answer was what I would hope she would get...previous responses only validated her post..so very sorry to see them .
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My bad, please relay my message to Momma_Bear (see above). Hey, I carry an AARP card and can maneuver around this site. Not bad for a 63 year old!
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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BQB, I offer my condolences to your family and my thoughts and prayers are with the young Marine's family.
I don't belive that there is anything I can add to this discussion at this time.
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Permalink Reply by Craig on
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Lady H - Mamma Bear just wiped her butt of N4M and just threw us away... ~ha
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a CTR with an SW! That is realy good! Most spooks who end up on ships don't go out of their way to get thier pin! Congrats!
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LOL - we're a family of intel nerds. I was a CTT, our son was going through CRN school (he flunked out 5 months into it, now he's going to IS school), and my husband is a CT with his SW and his IDWS pin. He was on the board that came up with the Navy wide IDWS program, and this is one of his favorite cartoons ever! He had a copy of it hanging on the wall by his desk for the longest time LOL
Thanks for posting it here and giving me a laugh :-)
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