My flame is about to go out.

I'm out. I had a really nice image I was going to post. But it was HDR'd. After commenting on the forum thread "Allowed or not" this evening, expressing my opinion that comments on another blipper's journal were outside of the "be nice to each other" feeling we have here, it would appear that someone else disagrees strongly with me. That's fine. That's their opinion.

My opinion - I didn't become part of this fabulous community, to be attacked.

So for the time being, I will watch from afar, but I'm temporarily on the bench - not being "precious" or anything else, just don't want to be at risk of offending anyone with my opinion. So I need to reflect on what my journal is for, how I contribute to blip and I need to step away, because I am upset by the tone of the comment that was clearly addressed to me.

Edit: You know, its my journal - and I'll blip. No tears, no tantrums, wailing and gnashing of teeth. Because I love this place, it gives me a forum to communicate with my family, I have made some wonderful virtual and real friends here. I'll not deny that right now I am feeling quite upset given the comments in the forum, but I am completely appreciative of the support received.