Hi, im new here, do you guys post this frequently all the time?

"%" <persent@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> here comes sarcasm ,
> here comes sarcasm ,
> right down sarcasm lane ,
> he's got pokes for girls and blokes ,
> to drive you all insane
>
>

that damn John,
has ruined the fun,
destroyed the web,
that you spun.

"%" <persent@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:tPydnTqfa7cN-s7YnZ2dnUVZ_rmdnZ2d@giganews.com...

> ))))))))))))))))) BINGO ! (((((((((((((
>
>

...
..-.. --- ...- .
...-

...
..... .- - .
...-

"Gravity" <gravity@example.net> wrote in message
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>
> "%" <persent@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:rNmdnXfdr8D--s7YnZ2dnUVZ_uydnZ2d@giganews.com...
>
> > here comes sarcasm ,
> > here comes sarcasm ,
> > right down sarcasm lane ,
> > he's got pokes for girls and blokes ,
> > to drive you all insane
> >
> >
>
> that damn John,
> has ruined the fun,
> destroyed the web,
> that you spun.
>
> be a big boy ,
and don't cry ,
just be glad ,
that cows don't fly

"Gravity" <gravity@example.net> wrote in message
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>
> "%" <persent@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:tPydnTqfa7cN-s7YnZ2dnUVZ_rmdnZ2d@giganews.com...
>
> > ))))))))))))))))) BINGO ! (((((((((((((
> >
> >
>
> ..
> .-.. --- ...- .
> ..-
>
> ..
> .... .- - .
> ..-
>
>


i know

"John Sheppard" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:12l507h7umnba5@corp.supernews.com...

> Oh I understand that. Just stating my feelings is all. When I reach my
> threshhold I will move on.
>
> It is fairly common nature to feel frustrated when people ignore a point.

Almost as frustrating as people who come into a group expecting to control
it to suit their needs.

> It's part of wanting to fit in a comminity and be understood.

Right. YOU fit in. Not...a group with behaviour patterns dating back ten
years or more will change to accommodate you.

> You might see the conundrum I have here. Increase my threshold of
> frustration, exist detatched (i.e. ignore idiots) or find better
> aquantances (i.e.. stop reading).

You and your conundrum are welcome to stay and get to know a lot of the very
fine people in this group, but to do it you will have to give up on the way
you want it and settle for the way it is. You can take steps to make your
stay here as comfortable as possible, by kill-filing, or deleting, or simply
ignoring anyone who frustrates you, but dictating to everyone else how to do
it for you, is an exercise in futility.


> I do not believe that is so simple, perhaps im wrong, perhaps you could
> supply me with other suggestions? At this point the best option is
> existing detatched, which as you may well know leads to depression.

It is that simple. If a post or poster bothers you...DON'T read them.
See...simple. You can stamp your foot and roll your eyes like a petulant
child all you want, but just like in the real world, you don't always get
your own way just because you say so. I suggest you spank your inner
moppet, grow up, and join the ranks of the adult world where we understand
and cope with these things. Or move on. Your choice.

--
Rhi

On Thu, 9 Nov 2006 23:17:20 +1000, "John Sheppard" <nospam@nospam.com>
wrote:

>I think sarcasm is a debase form of humour that involves degrading the
>receiver. The thing about degrading the receiver, in the long run it
>degrades the giver. I personally dont find it funny or witty but each to
>their own though. I did once find it funny though.

Enlightening

The reasons this place is the way it is and the people are all insane
is that they have no class and lack dignity.

They don't think they are worth it.

"thedoors" <carollombard@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1163125230.510760.71120@h54g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> The reasons this place is the way it is and the people are all insane
> is that they have no class and lack dignity.
>
> They don't think they are worth it.



and we like it that way and we view anyone ,
that complains about it as an anal retentive poop
>

On Thu, 09 Nov 2006 23:17:20 +1000, John Sheppard wrote:

> I think sarcasm is a debase form of humour that involves degrading the
> receiver. The thing about degrading the receiver, in the long run it
> degrades the giver. I personally dont find it funny or witty but each to
> their own though. I did once find it funny though.
>
> *Not taking a dig at anyone here*

No, you're being a sweetheart.

BTW, that's sarcasm. I don't feel the slightest bit degraded... must be a
personal problem.

On Thu, 09 Nov 2006 18:20:30 -0800, thedoors wrote:

> The reasons this place is the way it is and the people are all insane is
> that they have no class and lack dignity.
>
> They don't think they are worth it.

We can form complete sentences however.

John Sheppard wrote:

> Im new to this news group, been reading the 2 day back log, all I can say is
> hmmm freakin weird dudes...100's of one line posts....do you guys actually
> talk about depression or just exist in it? I think it would make me
> depressed spending hours reading through all those one line posts every day.

I'm new too. Mid life depression I think, for me.

> Hope yas get better soon..

Thx.

"the_dawggie" <the_dawggie@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1163130979.927800.219560@k70g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>
> John Sheppard wrote:
>
> > Im new to this news group, been reading the 2 day back log, all I can
say is
> > hmmm freakin weird dudes...100's of one line posts....do you guys
actually
> > talk about depression or just exist in it? I think it would make me
> > depressed spending hours reading through all those one line posts every
day.
>
> I'm new too. Mid life depression I think, for me.
>
> > Hope yas get better soon..
>
> Thx.
>


i just got here myself , i hope we all improve

On Thu, 09 Nov 2006 20:58:35 -0700, % wrote:


> "the_dawggie" <the_dawggie@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1163130979.927800.219560@k70g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>>
>>> John Sheppard wrote:
>>>
>>> Im new to this news group, been reading the 2 day back log, all I can
>>> say is hmmm freakin weird dudes...100's of one line posts....do you
>>> guys actually talk about depression or just exist in it? I think it
>>> would make me depressed spending hours reading through all those one
>>> line posts every day.
>>
>> I'm new too. Mid life depression I think, for me.
>>
>> Hope yas get better soon..
>
> i just got here myself , i hope we all improve

I'm a bit interested in Mr Sheppard... I wonder if it's his habit, when
introducing himself to a bunch of new people, to fling his feces all
around the room. I have to assume he's just a troll.

The first thing you need to learn about depression is that your
depression isn't everyone elses depression.

I realise this thread is probably getting too long for people to read the
whole way through, but you missed something.

In either case, I didnt expect to control the group. My intention was to
state how I saw it, I don't believe I asked anyone to change (apart from
perhaps not using sarcasm as a way of either retailiating or wanting to miss
the point). I just wanted to state what I saw from an outsiders perspective.
Its often helpful to have a fresh eyes on a problem. Expecially if you've
been in that problem for years. (Perhaps the initial problem was the tone of
the post suggested I saw it as a problem when it isnt necessarily one, but I
did quickly state otherwise) Its fairly obvious not many people liked that
and thats fine.

You are right though, It is somewhat irrational to get frustrated over being
misunderstood. I will stop.

At the same time perhaps some of you guys could check your sarcasm. If
you dont think its bad, take another look at my original post.

Anyway, there was some nice friendly posts and I thank those people as im
trying to be more positive.

John

"Rhiannon" <rhianon@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:eivu1i$qt8$1@news.datemas.de...
> "John Sheppard" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:12l507h7umnba5@corp.supernews.com...
>
>> Oh I understand that. Just stating my feelings is all. When I reach my
>> threshhold I will move on.
>>
>> It is fairly common nature to feel frustrated when people ignore a point.
>
> Almost as frustrating as people who come into a group expecting to control
> it to suit their needs.
>
>> It's part of wanting to fit in a comminity and be understood.
>
> Right. YOU fit in. Not...a group with behaviour patterns dating back ten
> years or more will change to accommodate you.
>
>> You might see the conundrum I have here. Increase my threshold of
>> frustration, exist detatched (i.e. ignore idiots) or find better
>> aquantances (i.e.. stop reading).
>
> You and your conundrum are welcome to stay and get to know a lot of the
> very fine people in this group, but to do it you will have to give up on
> the way you want it and settle for the way it is. You can take steps to
> make your stay here as comfortable as possible, by kill-filing, or
> deleting, or simply ignoring anyone who frustrates you, but dictating to
> everyone else how to do it for you, is an exercise in futility.
>
>
>> I do not believe that is so simple, perhaps im wrong, perhaps you could
>> supply me with other suggestions? At this point the best option is
>> existing detatched, which as you may well know leads to depression.
>
> It is that simple. If a post or poster bothers you...DON'T read them.
> See...simple. You can stamp your foot and roll your eyes like a petulant
> child all you want, but just like in the real world, you don't always get
> your own way just because you say so. I suggest you spank your inner
> moppet, grow up, and join the ranks of the adult world where we understand
> and cope with these things. Or move on. Your choice.
>
> --
> Rhi
>

too long to read

On Thu, 09 Nov 2006 19:56:19 -0800, the_dawggie wrote:

>
> John Sheppard wrote:
>
>> Im new to this news group, been reading the 2 day back log, all I can say is
>> hmmm freakin weird dudes...100's of one line posts....do you guys actually
>> talk about depression or just exist in it? I think it would make me
>> depressed spending hours reading through all those one line posts every day.
>
> I'm new too. Mid life depression I think, for me.

Time to get the cool new car? Just bought the best, coolest car I've ever
owned myself... I'm trying not to draw parallels to all the
mid-life-crisis cliches I've ever heard of. I'm hoping I'm not that
transparent.

"%" <persent@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:FsGdnWhnNaW4nMnYnZ2dnUVZ_rmdnZ2d@giganews.com ...
> too long to read
>
>

i pay by the minute, and i'd appreciate it if John would split it into one
liners. then i can pick and choose which ones i read.

Grav

The effect is not immediate

"Ivan Marsh" <annoyed@you.now> wrote in message
newsan.2006.11.10.02.34.18.158065@you.now...
> On Thu, 09 Nov 2006 23:17:20 +1000, John Sheppard wrote:
>
>> I think sarcasm is a debase form of humour that involves degrading the
>> receiver. The thing about degrading the receiver, in the long run it
>> degrades the giver. I personally dont find it funny or witty but each to
>> their own though. I did once find it funny though.
>>
>> *Not taking a dig at anyone here*
>
> No, you're being a sweetheart.
>
> BTW, that's sarcasm. I don't feel the slightest bit degraded... must be a
> personal problem.

a

"%" <persent@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:FsGdnWhnNaW4nMnYnZ2dnUVZ_rmdnZ2d@giganews.com ...
> too long to read
>
>

s

"Gravity" <gravity@example.net> wrote in message
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>
> "%" <persent@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:FsGdnWhnNaW4nMnYnZ2dnUVZ_rmdnZ2d@giganews.com ...
>> too long to read
>>
>>
>
> i pay by the minute, and i'd appreciate it if John would split it into one
> liners. then i can pick and choose which ones i read.
>
> Grav
>

tough too bad , don't read it then ,
it wasn't for you to see anyway




"John Sheppard" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> a
>
> "%" <persent@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:FsGdnWhnNaW4nMnYnZ2dnUVZ_rmdnZ2d@giganews.com ...
> > too long to read
> >
> >
>
>

Australians are always fk'd

strange that, parallels the rest of humanity doesn't it?

enlightening

"%" <persent@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:ObednYgg7b7glMnYnZ2dnUVZ_tSdnZ2d@giganews.com ...
> Australians are always fk'd
>
>

John Sheppard wrote:
> strange that, parallels the rest of humanity doesn't it?
>
> enlightening
>
> "%" <persent@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:ObednYgg7b7glMnYnZ2dnUVZ_tSdnZ2d@giganews.com ...
> > Australians are always fk'd
> >
> >


g'day sport.

is you wife well stacked?

Thats a bit rude isnt it?

"purpleveggie" <purpleveggie@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> John Sheppard wrote:
>> strange that, parallels the rest of humanity doesn't it?
>>
>> enlightening
>>
>> "%" <persent@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:ObednYgg7b7glMnYnZ2dnUVZ_tSdnZ2d@giganews.com ...
>> > Australians are always fk'd
>> >
>> >
>
>
> g'day sport.
>
> is you wife well stacked?
>

_/ John Sheppard wrote \_
> Thats a bit rude isnt it?

No.

--
-slunky

no

On Fri, 10 Nov 2006 14:32:06 +1000, John Sheppard wrote:

> I realise this thread is probably getting too long for people to read
> the whole way through, but you missed something.

That's a dangerous assumption in this group John.

> In either case, I didnt expect to control the group. My intention was to
> state how I saw it, I don't believe I asked anyone to change (apart from
> perhaps not using sarcasm as a way of either retailiating or wanting to
> miss the point). I just wanted to state what I saw from an outsiders
> perspective. Its often helpful to have a fresh eyes on a problem.
> Expecially if you've been in that problem for years. (Perhaps the
> initial problem was the tone of the post suggested I saw it as a problem
> when it isnt necessarily one, but I did quickly state otherwise) Its
> fairly obvious not many people liked that and thats fine.

People that have lived with depression... that have learned how to deal
with depression... that have come to understand depression... that
have (and LISTEN to this) discussed depression, at length, with other
people with similar issues... have been dealing with outsiders
perspectives about depression their entire lives John. We've been told
it's all in our minds... we've been overly medicated by a medical
profession that has no real idea what's going on... we've been given drugs
to cure us that MAKE us suicidal... we've been locked in iron cages...
we've been strapped to tables and electrocuted... had leaches applied...
been bled... you name it. We don't really give a damn about outside
perspectives.

> You are right though, It is somewhat irrational to get frustrated over
> being misunderstood. I will stop.

Don't be frustrated... and don't stop. I think you'll find this is one of
the few places in the world that you can say anything, and even if people
don't agree with you they, most likely, understand you. I trust most of
the people in this group more than I trust the "real" people that I know.
They won't tell you what you want to hear... sometimes you'll find
sympathy... other times you'll get a swift kick in the ass. Pay attention
when the reaction you get isn't the reaction you were expecting.

Keep in mind this is a depression support group, not a depression
discussion group. I think talking about depression 24/7 would be very
depressing for most of us... so let's talk about Jane's boobs.

> At the same time perhaps some of you guys could check your sarcasm.
> If you dont think its bad, take another look at my original post.

I'm a very sarcastic person... trust me, my sarcasm didn't lead to my
depression and it's not a defense mechanism... perhaps it's simply an
extension of my love for Shakespeare.

> Anyway, there was some nice friendly posts and I thank those people as
> im trying to be more positive.

It's nice that you think trying to be more positive might lead to
alleviating your depression (sorry, that was very sarcastic) but
everyone's experience and even their symptoms are different... if it works
for you go for it.

But instead of telling all of us what we appear to be from your
perspective why don't you tell us about you? How are you today John?
What's going on with you? I don't care what it is or what your experience
is or how much worse or insignificant or different you think it is from
everyone else, I guarantee you, someone here can relate and has had the
same or, at the very least, a similar experience.

Other than that, I'd like to get back to the topic of Jane's boobs.

just answer the question please

(and email me a pic of the puppies if possible)




John Sheppard wrote:
> Thats a bit rude isnt it?
>
> "purpleveggie" <purpleveggie@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1163135813.662770.142760@k70g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> >
> > John Sheppard wrote:
> >> strange that, parallels the rest of humanity doesn't it?
> >>
> >> enlightening
> >>
> >> "%" <persent@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >> news:ObednYgg7b7glMnYnZ2dnUVZ_tSdnZ2d@giganews.com ...
> >> > Australians are always fk'd
> >> >
> >> >
> >
> >
> > g'day sport.
> >
> > is you wife well stacked?
> >

geezus dudes...how am i sposed to make usless conversatation out of this
response?

"slunky" <slunky@globalzero.org> wrote in message
news:slrnel831u.b08.slunky@equator.zero...
> _/ John Sheppard wrote \_
>> Thats a bit rude isnt it?
>
> No.
>
> --
> -slunky

_/ John Sheppard wrote \_
> geezus dudes...how am i sposed to make usless conversatation out of this
> response?

Use your imagination.

--
-slunky

i see it as enlightening







"John Sheppard" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:12l82u182dqtc22@corp.supernews.com...
> Thats a bit rude isnt it?
>
> "purpleveggie" <purpleveggie@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1163135813.662770.142760@k70g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> >
> > John Sheppard wrote:
> >> strange that, parallels the rest of humanity doesn't it?
> >>
> >> enlightening
> >>
> >> "%" <persent@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >> news:ObednYgg7b7glMnYnZ2dnUVZ_tSdnZ2d@giganews.com ...
> >> > Australians are always fk'd
> >> >
> >> >
> >
> >
> > g'day sport.
> >
> > is you wife well stacked?
> >
>
>

"slunky" <slunky@globalzero.org> wrote in message
news:slrnel831u.b08.slunky@equator.zero...
> _/ John Sheppard wrote \_
> > Thats a bit rude isnt it?
>
> No.
>
> --
> -slunky


hi

_/ % wrote \_
> hi

Hi. I'm getting tired.

--
-slunky

who cares if you can







"John Sheppard" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:12l83evo302c98@corp.supernews.com...
> geezus dudes...how am i sposed to make usless conversatation out of this
> response?
>
> "slunky" <slunky@globalzero.org> wrote in message
> news:slrnel831u.b08.slunky@equator.zero...
> > _/ John Sheppard wrote \_
> >> Thats a bit rude isnt it?
> >
> > No.
> >
> > --
> > -slunky
>
>

"slunky" <slunky@globalzero.org> wrote in message
news:slrnel83ti.b08.slunky@equator.zero...
> _/ % wrote \_
> > hi
>
> Hi. I'm getting tired.
>
> --
> -slunky


bye , i'm getting drunk

I understand

"Ivan Marsh" <annoyed@you.now> wrote in message
newsan.2006.11.10.05.23.25.715726@you.now...
> On Fri, 10 Nov 2006 14:32:06 +1000, John Sheppard wrote:
>
>> I realise this thread is probably getting too long for people to read
>> the whole way through, but you missed something.
>
> That's a dangerous assumption in this group John.
>
>> In either case, I didnt expect to control the group. My intention was to
>> state how I saw it, I don't believe I asked anyone to change (apart from
>> perhaps not using sarcasm as a way of either retailiating or wanting to
>> miss the point). I just wanted to state what I saw from an outsiders
>> perspective. Its often helpful to have a fresh eyes on a problem.
>> Expecially if you've been in that problem for years. (Perhaps the
>> initial problem was the tone of the post suggested I saw it as a problem
>> when it isnt necessarily one, but I did quickly state otherwise) Its
>> fairly obvious not many people liked that and thats fine.
>
> People that have lived with depression... that have learned how to deal
> with depression... that have come to understand depression... that
> have (and LISTEN to this) discussed depression, at length, with other
> people with similar issues... have been dealing with outsiders
> perspectives about depression their entire lives John. We've been told
> it's all in our minds... we've been overly medicated by a medical
> profession that has no real idea what's going on... we've been given drugs
> to cure us that MAKE us suicidal... we've been locked in iron cages...
> we've been strapped to tables and electrocuted... had leaches applied...
> been bled... you name it. We don't really give a damn about outside
> perspectives.
>
>> You are right though, It is somewhat irrational to get frustrated over
>> being misunderstood. I will stop.
>
> Don't be frustrated... and don't stop. I think you'll find this is one of
> the few places in the world that you can say anything, and even if people
> don't agree with you they, most likely, understand you. I trust most of
> the people in this group more than I trust the "real" people that I know.
> They won't tell you what you want to hear... sometimes you'll find
> sympathy... other times you'll get a swift kick in the ass. Pay attention
> when the reaction you get isn't the reaction you were expecting.
>
> Keep in mind this is a depression support group, not a depression
> discussion group. I think talking about depression 24/7 would be very
> depressing for most of us... so let's talk about Jane's boobs.
>
>> At the same time perhaps some of you guys could check your sarcasm.
>> If you dont think its bad, take another look at my original post.
>
> I'm a very sarcastic person... trust me, my sarcasm didn't lead to my
> depression and it's not a defense mechanism... perhaps it's simply an
> extension of my love for Shakespeare.
>
>> Anyway, there was some nice friendly posts and I thank those people as
>> im trying to be more positive.
>
> It's nice that you think trying to be more positive might lead to
> alleviating your depression (sorry, that was very sarcastic) but
> everyone's experience and even their symptoms are different... if it works
> for you go for it.
>
> But instead of telling all of us what we appear to be from your
> perspective why don't you tell us about you? How are you today John?
> What's going on with you? I don't care what it is or what your experience
> is or how much worse or insignificant or different you think it is from
> everyone else, I guarantee you, someone here can relate and has had the
> same or, at the very least, a similar experience.
>
> Other than that, I'd like to get back to the topic of Jane's boobs.
>

so


"John Sheppard" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:12l847htf71ha8@corp.supernews.com...
> I understand
>
> "Ivan Marsh" <annoyed@you.now> wrote in message
> newsan.2006.11.10.05.23.25.715726@you.now...
> > On Fri, 10 Nov 2006 14:32:06 +1000, John Sheppard wrote:
> >
> >> I realise this thread is probably getting too long for people to read
> >> the whole way through, but you missed something.
> >
> > That's a dangerous assumption in this group John.
> >
> >> In either case, I didnt expect to control the group. My intention was
to
> >> state how I saw it, I don't believe I asked anyone to change (apart
from
> >> perhaps not using sarcasm as a way of either retailiating or wanting to
> >> miss the point). I just wanted to state what I saw from an outsiders
> >> perspective. Its often helpful to have a fresh eyes on a problem.
> >> Expecially if you've been in that problem for years. (Perhaps the
> >> initial problem was the tone of the post suggested I saw it as a
problem
> >> when it isnt necessarily one, but I did quickly state otherwise) Its
> >> fairly obvious not many people liked that and thats fine.
> >
> > People that have lived with depression... that have learned how to deal
> > with depression... that have come to understand depression... that
> > have (and LISTEN to this) discussed depression, at length, with other
> > people with similar issues... have been dealing with outsiders
> > perspectives about depression their entire lives John. We've been told
> > it's all in our minds... we've been overly medicated by a medical
> > profession that has no real idea what's going on... we've been given
drugs
> > to cure us that MAKE us suicidal... we've been locked in iron cages...
> > we've been strapped to tables and electrocuted... had leaches applied...
> > been bled... you name it. We don't really give a damn about outside
> > perspectives.
> >
> >> You are right though, It is somewhat irrational to get frustrated over
> >> being misunderstood. I will stop.
> >
> > Don't be frustrated... and don't stop. I think you'll find this is one
of
> > the few places in the world that you can say anything, and even if
people
> > don't agree with you they, most likely, understand you. I trust most of
> > the people in this group more than I trust the "real" people that I
know.
> > They won't tell you what you want to hear... sometimes you'll find
> > sympathy... other times you'll get a swift kick in the ass. Pay
attention
> > when the reaction you get isn't the reaction you were expecting.
> >
> > Keep in mind this is a depression support group, not a depression
> > discussion group. I think talking about depression 24/7 would be very
> > depressing for most of us... so let's talk about Jane's boobs.
> >
> >> At the same time perhaps some of you guys could check your sarcasm.
> >> If you dont think its bad, take another look at my original post.
> >
> > I'm a very sarcastic person... trust me, my sarcasm didn't lead to my
> > depression and it's not a defense mechanism... perhaps it's simply an
> > extension of my love for Shakespeare.
> >
> >> Anyway, there was some nice friendly posts and I thank those people as