to everyone who's ever commented on an image of mine, and figured I didnt see them, didn't care, or any other understandable reaction to me not responding.... I did see them, I do care, and they were all (well, mostly all) very much appreciated. So with out any further ado..

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

now, as for my lack of comments on what has been some really wonderful images by these same individuals...

I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'M SORRY!!

lastly, for those who used to comment on my work, and perhaps now don't because I haven't reciprocated, yourcomments andinput are missed, but I can't and won't ask youto do so again, even once I do get back into the flow. for me, whenever I've commented in the past, it was without any expectations of reciprocity. not like anyone really needs to know this, but I strongly suspect I'm struggling with undiagnosed ADD or ADHD.

for those who continue to view and support my work, it's priceless. to those who have moved on, accept my apologies for allowing you to think you were unappreciated.

Rob

(*tips hat*) ... oh contraire mon frère ... this was not necessaire


(*blushes*) ... (*runs off*)

Too true... no need to appologize Rob. I just hope you can get things worked out. Then you'll be back to your normal self. :o)

YO!!! Keifer I gotta dollar... wanna go get a Coke?
*chases after Keifer*

*looks over shoulder*
Keep smiling bud... best medicine. :o)

Hehe, t'is ok with me.

I know what it's like, probably why I'm not getting so many comments any more...

Same to anyone I haven't replied to. Life has been a struggle for me lately, my art is the only thing keeping me sane (and alive at times!).

I shall come and comment your work soon... don't worry, no need to reply.

I had a 3 1/2 hour testing process and I am absolutely A.D.D. with mild OCD :)

Damned proud of it too....{ kidding...}
It's not so bad, Rob....
My general Doc said that most adults with A.D.D. have had it almost all their lives...and have managed to compensate / so avoid the A.D.D. meds, which are class C drugs.
Uh.....hmmmmm Class C mmmmmmmm? Like speed. The drugs offered are like speed...and many times more harmful than your A.D.D. is left untreated...
*I am not a doctor: Caedes.net is not responsible for views stressed by MadMaven :)
Just want ya to know...it aint so bad being weird, Rob.....come on...have a cup of tea....:)

We all get busy and caught up in the "real" world... so no need to apologise... for those who dont understand obviously dont have a "real" life...

as for what Terri said about the A.D.D drugs... DO NOT take them, they mess you up even worse and have horrific side effects... (don't worry i'm not going to start that debate again..) ;)

[Edited out: I know third_eye read this, that's all that matters. If it stays, it will perpetuate a pointless war in a thread which should be supportive rather than territorial. - cfr]

So its ok to give Ritalin even though it gives you heart attacks and strokes, and other medical bits and pieces.
and YES.. IT's NOT appropriate to discuss this in this thread.. however there is a thread that does discuss this meds If your interested I suggest you read it.. its for and against.. and there are lots of proof why NOT to take them..

guys... i know there's strong feelings on both sides of this issue. that wasn't why i set this thread up. i'll have Tom kill it if i have to..go to war elsewhere if you must..

personally, i've been slackin lately too. but i think that's just called sloth 8•P

me 2 Cat.. just not enough hours in the days lately

Another slacker here so no apologies necessary...it's just unfortunate that that also means that you too don't get as many comments as before...there was a time when it didn't seem to be that way...ah well...take care Rob.:Pat.

(*sigh*) ... the rest of the world is TOO PC, litigious, cautious, .. do we really need to bring it here

if you take the letters used in the site's FAQ and rearrange them and then transcribe them with a Little Orphan Annie decoder ring from the nineteen thirties it becomes a disclaimer that, under no circumstances, should medical advise discussed in the forums be taken seriously or employed without consulting a physician

Standard Fare, really, all websites do that

I always feel guilty when I post a photo, get great comments from all my friends, then I try to comment on there work, but I have alot of friends on my list and I can't get to them all, so I will comment on one of the images they post, and delete the second one. I am so sorry, but some friends post 2 images each and every day and I can't keep up with commenting on all of them. I agree with Rob, and I am sorry too, for not commenting on every image you post, but I do view them and enjoy them. Some folks here are retired and have alot of spare time to comment on every image on this site, I will be there some day too, and can't wait. I want to thank all of you for your wonderful comments on my work, and I will only post one photo every few days from now on , so I have more time to comment on yours. Peace....Gregg

For what it is worth, I don't keep a tally of whose work I comment on versus who comments on mine. I tend the thank the latter, but it doesn't bother me much if some people can't do that. I'd go insane if I had to keep tabs on who I "owed" comments to and who "owed" them to me. The point of which is just that if I don't comment on your work, it isn't because I haven't been thanked or haven't received comments. It just means I haven't happened across your work and been drawn to comment. Could be a style I don't like or just chance. But it isn't for lack of anything you've done. And if we're meant to keep commenting accounts, I'd better start apologising, too, because I've no idea where mine stand!

- cfr

please keep the thread on track.

i'm asking nicely...off the soap box, please...i don't recall asking directly or indirectly for guidance on counselling OR meds. if you feel so inclined to perpetuate the topic..do so ELSEWHERE

anyway...i really wanted to thank those of you who responded so thoughtfully. if anyone else can relate to THE TOPIC of THE THREAD, by all means, feel free to air it out here.

wow: did I cause controversy? if so---sorry! Not intended..

I feel guilty all the time...coz to thank all for their comments...I'd have no time to view and comment...so I have {in order to de-stress myself}, decided to IGNORE my friend list { sorry friends}.....so that I can be fair to newbies and all Caedesians who post.
When I get EXTRA time, I go jump into the friend list and try to view some friends' stuff.
I also randomly thank when I can...as many as I can.
I never view and comment to GET view/comments, and I would never with-hold comments because I felt neglected.....

No, I did but I apologised by PM and edited my stuff out because I knew it would just perpetuate it otherwise. So it might not be obvious it was me is the point. I was reacting, but I was still the main perpetrator. I know this makes the thread confusing, but I couldn't think how to stop an escalation otherwise.

not a problem. thanks for your quick action.

ok..so anyway...

Hehe.

I decided not to get into the above argument... at times like these, it's always best just to walk away.

Today I forgot to walk away, and almost punched somebody.

I'm sorry for neglecting you Rob, I just haven't been here very much anymore hon. I pop over & leave an odd comment here & there, but I promise I'll do better when I'm here.

oh goodie..odd comments! i can't wait ;-)

Are they better than even comments? I've never thought to compare...

is otay rob...real life has a way of henpecking ya to pieces!
i love your works- and I am behind on everyones works!

You already have my views and support mate!

I love you too.

*group hug*