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Dave Harm


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I come to this board ocassionally.  Not as much as I'd like.  I'm busy on the ACOA board as a mod there... but one thing is certain when I come here I know I have a friend in Dean.  He has been a constant for a long time here and every now and then I think I take that friendship for granted.

I don't know if I will ever get to be an "MIP Old Timer" by posts... but looking at my profile today... wow.. I have been a member here for five years... that has to be some kind of old timer in there somewhere!  LOL

As a mod myself, I know at times it can be challenging... trying to respect everyone, while at times having someone B****** in your ear about how unfair a mod you are.

Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks to Dean for always making me feel welcomed here and always having an ear when I PMed him.

And I'm not ignoring Wren or Danielle - it is just I know Dean better.

So Dean thanks for being here and helping to create a warm, safe, loving environment for all the members...

Dave

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gonee


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My thoughts exactly, Dave.

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Lexie


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Me, too!

I've pm'd Dean a few times when I've been concerned about something here on the forum, and he always responds promptly and helpfully, and always gives me a smile at the same time.

I've been a mod on other (non-recovery-related) forums, and it's like herding cats.

Good job, and thanks, Deano!!

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louisa


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Dean,

As a mod I have the utmost respect for you. What stands out for me is your courage and occasional  diplomacy!!!!biggrin.  You have the courage of your convictions and are not afraid to stick your head above the parapet.  Moderating a site such as this where by its very nature is frequented by folk who have an incredible propensity to slip into self will run riot at the drop of a hat requires strength of character, understanding and a sense of humour - which you have in spades.

As an AA on this board, I seek out your shares. Sometimes I balk at them  ........ and curse......but given time to ponder and work through what you have stated, I see it is usually right and something I simply have not seen either deliberately or have yet to grow to understand.  It has helped me enormously....more than I could tell you here.

Your humour is what gets me everytime, no self pitying nonsense from you.....just straight AA program and that is what I need and seek out. Being a very visual person I also LOVE your wonderfully expressive icons!biggrin

For me, though I know as individual human beings we are all expendable, this place would be a far lesser place without your presence.

With love and thanks always,
Louisa xxaww



-- Edited by louisa on Saturday 21st of August 2010 08:50:54 AM

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I've been a Mod before on a fishing forum and Dean, Wren & Danielle are all awesome! I appreciate their humility. Mods with a chip on their shoulder or on a power-high suck all the joy out of community.
Thanx, Ya'll!

Peace,
Rob


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