This is an apology to the members of the Minnesota forum.
I've spoken and communicated with many of you privately, providers and hobbyists both, that have known and/or seen me for years and I'm happy to have you in my life. Your words encouraged me. Thank you and I'll be in touch. However, my words in responding to many of these posts and comments the last few days were just not who I am. No matter what was said about me or to me, whether it was true or false, hurtful or not, I always had a choice on how to act and what to say. And I disappointed myself in my actions and reactions. So for these reasons and others, I have decided that OldTimerB must retire from TER. I'll be back though..as soon as I return from going on a vacation..which is what I should have done a few days ago before all this began. Once again, I'm sorry for any negative words I used with any of you these last few days and please accept my apologies. On another note, did you know that OldTimerB was a Top 10 poster here the last 30 days and the last 3 months? I didn't lol...but I won't be when I come back. No more posting, no more reviews. Good bye to all of you, friends and foe alike...my frenemies. Thanks for the memories. OldTimerBYour message indicates that you will be leaving the public arena of the hobby (i.e., reviews and posts on The Erotic Review) but not the hobby.
I believe you will find great liberation in not feeling an obligation to publish reviews.
As far as posting on a discussion board, we all have our dust-ups every now and then with one or more individuals.
I wish you the best as you chart new courses in life and the hobby.
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But, please don't feel the need to disassociate yourself with either comments or reviews. This forum has a tendency to bring out our lesser impulses, but that does not mean we should fail to contribute. I firmly believe that this community is better when we have inputs from all sides.
If your experiences and comments prevent one hobbyist from getting ripped off or one provider from being abused, your comments have a positive effect.
Whatever your decision, best of luck to you in the future.
It takes a big man to say this!