Possible better dialogue

[Edsel]

Greetings.  I am trying out this message board after avoiding it for many years.  The old ATXers had degenerated to vulgar usage and comments about women, so I have not been interested.

You might say I am a refugee from another message board, which was very good for a long time.  I am finding out that many of my old friends from that board are over here now.   I've been reading some of the topics and it appears this board is very relevant.  There is a member on the other board who answers every single post and never answers a question.  After so many of his responses like "Have you read the instructions" or "contact the lawyer of the deceased" I finally blocked him.  If he finds out about this message board, you will know what I'm talking about, unfortunately.

I was recently told about this forum, and may try posting questions here.  My surname, Edsel, is a famous classic epitomy of a failed venture.

 

 

[Richcpaman]

Welcome Edsel. 

Its gonna be quiet around here in about 3 days, however...

Rich

[Catherine]

Well, there are always some die-hards poking around.  And there are plenty of old posts to read to get a flavor of personalities.  

After a couple of weeks' recuperation, it starts getting more active again as people turn to their extension clients and post questions.

[Tax Prep by Deb]

Yes, Welcome!  Many of us left or no longer even go to the other board for the same reason.  Here we try to treat each other with the dignity and respect each of us deserve, and personally I have found this board very enlightening and helpful.

[jklcpa]

Yes, welcome to the group. We hope you will like it here.  It does scale down with much less activity off season, but there is a core group that is here all year. 

I'm sorry to hear that anyone or a company hosting a professional forum would allow the behavior you mention re: the comments about women. We don't have that here, and really hardly any foul language at all. Is that on the ATX forum or some other place? 

[JohnH]

On this forum, making any derogatory comments about women may likely get you a hug from Rita.  Now she's a sweetheart overall, but you don't want THAT type of hug from Rita. 

[Edsel]

John actually I know Rita personally, and wouldn't object to any hug by her.  Many of you have met me, including yourself, and will know my other identity in time (if you don't already).  Someone earlier asked me about the old "ATXers" forum.  I think it may have been sponsored by the software company ATX prior to it being bought out.  The problem with the forum was ATX didn't assign anyone to monitor the posts and they became increasingly vulgar and the board was ultimately discontinued some years ago.

[JohnH]

Oh yes, I hadn't looked at your state of residence. Now that I think about it, your screen name is familiar and I know who you are.  That Mexican restaurant in Charlotte is still open...

[RitaB]

I am so lost right now but I love you, Edsel.  LOL.

Wait. wait, wait!  You have been in my office, haven't you?  Welcome, this family is where you belong.

[schirallicpa]

my dad had an edsel.  

Welcome!!  The people on this forum are great!