apology that someone seems to be using my name

[Malva]

It was some punk who just used a version of your name.
It could have happened to any of us!
This is a public place, and so these kinds of things happen.

The links don't work, so either it's a stupid Halloween joke (which I believe it is), or the moderator has started to dismember him.

[PattyC]

I've learned so much from you and you have become a friend to me even though we've never met.

We need you and what you add to this board.

[Mrs. Doodlepunk]

I'm sorry, Groundhog, I thought your password had got highjacked. Now I can see that there are two Groundhog impostors and they need to be trapped and released in that swamp behind my in-laws house where there are wild dogs roaming around. That'll fix'em.

You better get your furry little butt back here where it belongs. The first thing I do most mornings is see what you are writing here. I just finished reading that whole thing by the guy who did the fast for his UC. Amazing! I read about it in one of your threads that you started on the old board, whether you provided the link or not is not important, you started the topic!

Come back!

[KristaO]

Yes it's a bummer but it could be worse, you know. The administrators can just find that name and delete all those goofy responses. Plus, they could tell from the computer who it was that signed up. Hopefully it will be resolved soon!

Meanwhile, here's a cute groundhog site to lift your spirits:
http://www.hoghaven.com/gfaq.htm

[Doris]

This is your board, so hang in!! Don't let some Jerk prevent you from posting. I love reading your posts, your sense of humor, and your cooking style. You offer a lot of support to others who post here. Hope to keep reading your posts!!!!!!

[yamster]

I think once a moderator can look at what this person is posting, they will ban him immediately...I was just looking to see how you would report something like this...anyone know how?

I gave a detailed report today to the site administrators, Dr. McDougall and Carol. I copied and e-mailed the offensive posts along with a request to have the intruder(s) removed from the Member List & boards, along with their obscene garbage.

yamster

[groundhogg]

Okay sorry I had a "reaction" to that stuff yesterday.

I'm sorry. I have a tendency to get very upset when I feel someone is harassing me...I guess during the entire year of 2006, a series of things got me feeling very paranoid and jumpy and vulnerable to such stuff. How many times did I get upset enough to drop offline forever on the old board ? I've been pretty uptight in recent months...there's just been lots of strange stuff that I've become super timid, unusually sensitive, or, heck maybe I just AM that way????

I have to admit I became outraged over this yesterday. Groundhubby thought I was being hasty and thought I should trust that people who know me will be able to tell my posts from someone else's, and that the board monitors will be able to isolate the imposter and get that person banned.

Shaky, jittery, nervous--maybe trust is the thing I've let slip outta my life, lately .

Again, sorry I reacted with so much emotion. Let's see if it's safe for me here now

Thank you all for your understanding of a very "delicate" groundhog(g), if you can picture such a thing .

[SandyW]

Yipppeeeee! You're staying here with us...glad to hear that!

[JodyS]

Groundhogg,
I am glad your staying. That other groundhog is merely a WEASEL!!
Jody

[groundhogg]

I'm feeling embarrassed about my wild freak-out reaction.

I guess you can all easily see that...well...I'm a NUT .

I absolutely love everyone here, though.

[yamster]

I guess you can all easily see that...well...I'm a NUT .

Aren't we all, in one way or another? You're in good company, glad you're sticking with us. Together we can keep this place one of integrity. I, for one, am committed to taking action whenever creeps try to trash the boards with their garbage -- report it immediately. Then let it go, walk away for awhile, take a time out. But don't let it consume you.

Love ya' Groundhogg

[groundhogg]

Thanks for your help, Yamster.

I still feel totally stupid about my reactions to such things... or inability to KNOW how to react and then just flatout losing it.

I know I really do have a lot of nice friends here, in spite of how nutty I am .

[Sher]

You're such a long-time member of the McD boards, NO ONE would have ever thought you were behind those posts.

Glad to see you back today....don't feel bad, must be something in the air, we can blame it on Mercury Retrograde (October 28 - November 17, 2006). After a bad night at work, bad parts, irritation, we went to our car at near midnight and found a flat tire last night. I told DH at least we could be thankful that A. we were parked near a streetlight, and B. it had stopped raining (while HE changed the tire).

*Stuff* happens!

Sher