Sounds like a really terrible personal experience. I am sorry for you.

"this platform is a cesspool of hatred and abuse"
absolutely not my experience until now. I've read several Germans saying what they like about steemit is the (German speaking) community.
But I'm not active long here, so...

and experiences also always differ to a degree.

You are loved do not let that Jackass make you feel like you are not. You were one of my first friends on the platform and you have created a wonderful space for the LGBTQIA community . Don't let pond-scum silance your valuable voice <3

meetups and shows....pass
we are not the punching bags of others  period....
considering @ned does nothing and because of that you have a heavily watched platform to say the least......(but he knows that of course ;) )
I believe in STEEM, Steemit (think will be a bunch of sharks and vultures just standing there staring at each other while everyone else ...90% are leaving will be DONE with doing good on here to be toyed with)  
plus GURL,  libel and slander is one hell of a thing,,,,,  
I don't always agree with you or anyone else but seeing that someone said point blank they couldn't wait to fuck with the editing, I have more respect for @jonny-clearwater than to let someone do that.... I do not think it's him, I don't agree with all the back and forth statements and can be civil to most on here but that's fucked up, period as are other things but apparently since I'm married I don't work and shove platinum plugs up me all day

So so sorry that you are dealing with hatred and personal attacks. It's wrong and you do not deserve that! But please don't change your heart. You were one person that I hoped would still be here when I returned. You are so well intended. Don't let the darkness of the world discourage you! <3

It is sad to see just how low people can go, I know it happens - we all do, but even the worst I have ever encountered before had some moral standards - this really is the lowest of the low.

I have never tried to hide the fact I love this platform myself, since being introduced to Steemit I have followed an incredible journey where I have met so many incredible people - albeit virtually they have given me a renewed sense of life and belonging - so many I now feel are truly friends even though I have never met them and most likely never will. To me the minority of bad is far outweighed by the incredible majority of good - although I have just maybe been lucky nobody has yet chosen to pick on the tiny tit with a beard.

That you have support though @ancapbarbie is without a doubt, in the short time I have been in contact with you it has been truly inspirational - you really are the most incredible person who will give anyone as much time as they need to help and encourage them. Be it guidance on Markdown, post composition or even just how to compose yourself on Steemit - so many accounts on here have you to thank for guiding and supporting their progress.

@tygertyger has been fiercely fighting your corner, I understand her concerns and it should not go without saying that you truly have a loyal guardian in her fighting her side. You both know you have your admiration, as people with solid Spirt and Soul you stand up and fight for what you believe - something so many could learn from.

@thekittygirl has also pitched in her support, you are truly much more loved then you may actually appreciate.

@ancapbarbie you have my upmost respect, when we are struggling with the hardest times and most opposition sometimes the smallest sentiment can help just a little. So as the smallest, most beardy useless singer of Karaoke on steemit you have my utmost support - it's not worth much but it's all I got to give! Stay safe, and thanks for all the fish.

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I've seen you say something alone these lines plenty of times before, but I didn't think that *this* would be the final blow. I simply thought you'd fade off of steemit. This is honestly dirty and underhanded. 

I hate it. 

But most of all I respect your deicision to draw away from the community. Wearing yourself thin won't help anyone. Battling continously at your age... isn't fesiable anymore. 

I wish you luck in all your endevours.

for what I have been reading, you make false accusations on someone and then pretend to be their victim.

The worst picture of you is one that shows your soul.

If appearances are not important to you, why do you fake your own?

Im sorry for flagging you a few weeks back.

Im sorry for flagging you a few weeks back.

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