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To those of you who can't stop faking other people's accounts & playing games  

 

 

When I joined D360 almost two years ago, this was a fantastic site for help and healing, but I was seeing that a lot of legal questions were being answered incorrectly, more out of emotion than actual legal experience or knowledge - and I chose to take my personal time to fix that.

 

My joining, my posting, was a positive influence on this site. It is something you won't find on any other "devoted to divorce" site - a "resident" attorney willing to take as much time as I do, go the lengths I do, for others - with no expectation of compensation, just an occasional "thank you". 

 

What is yours? What is your positive influence? 

 

All I have seen from these fake accounts, harassing posts and general disrespect for the mission of D360, is a loss of trust in the site and worse, people who are in NEED of true support leaving (some quietly some not so quietly) because it makes them very uncomfortable.

 

Some of you think you are pointing out a flaw of the site - but I'll tell you something, the fact that less than nice people end up on a support site, or that there are gong to be some members that rub others the wrong way, is part of life - it happens just as much offline as it does online...and a becoming a bully to combat a bully...doesn't work.  

 

I want this crap to stop - today. I want this site to go back to what it once was...and leave the policing of the site to the powers that be...you may not agree to how they handle things, but voice your issues via the suggestion e-mail. Do not post to the site anymore if it is such an issue for you, there are plenty of other divorce sites out there.  

 

In an effort to influence this change back to good - I'm going to do something drastic. I want you finally realize the true negative impact all of the games that are being played is having.... 

 

I'm leaving.  

 

I'm taking my legal advice and leaving the site, hopefully temporarily, as long as this bs stops, however as long as it continues, I won't be here for anyone. Not in e-mail, not on the boards, not off D360.

 

I'm sorry to those of you I'll leave hanging in the middle of dire situations. Maybe the game players will fork over a couple hundred bucks for you to get the help you lost....(riiight)

 

So the choice is yours - do you affect the needs of thousands of members for the selfishness of your own? Does your childishness take the legal help so many people desperately need because they can't afford any other help, away?  

 

I don't know any other way to get you people to understand that the impact of your games is THAT serious...other than to have it affect EVERYONE.

 

You don't seem to care if "regular" members are upset enough to leave - so will it finally make you understand if your ridiculous actions cause a valued need of the site to be gone? SOME of you instigators say you have a lot of respect for me....time to prove it.

 

Think long and hard about this....

by spaznskitz  7745 Posts 

Posted on 8/22/2009 6:26 PM
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Such a sad situation! I was on another support site and some psycho commented in such a negative and critical way, when I replied to let him know that if I were a very fragile person, his bitter response could have sent me over the abyss! Folks have to be careful what they write, if it's not for support and from the heart, then MYOB! The Moderator took action and cut the jerk off her site and apologized to all, Said it wouldn't happen again. No doubt this loser is probably on several sites like they probably all are. You folks ought to put your energy and time into yourselves to fix the reason WHY you are so disturbed. Thank you, Thank you to those on all site who really want to do what they can to support those going through such horrible times. I'm not on here often at all and just popped in today to read of Spaz's decision. I actually came on to get some very serious Legal Advice. Now I'm more concerned over her frustration and knowing that so many folks NEED people like Spaz. Let's clean it all up folks,clean it up everywhere! The world would be a more trusting and loving place!
by Free2Bme   10 Posts
Posted on 9/15/2009 10:41 AM
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I took a break from the site, mostly - yes! because of all the mess some members caused and were thriving on... must say, if I wanted more drama I have plenty in my daily life and I didn't feel safe here anymore. I felt as anytime I could be the next one to be attacked, so I left. I missed you guys and the support I received here, from all of you! Some two months later, feeling great despair and in need of connection, I peeked here and, HELL !!!, same bs going on again... or perhaps still...I mean seriously, whoever and whatever is causing all that mess - please go finally away, chill it! and let those who really need support feel safe and welcomed here!
Btw, I am late on this and with great relief I see Spaz is back... *hugs spaz much*...  Thank You for putting up with all this crap girl. You are precious, special and a blessing to all of us here! May God bless You and may She/He keep you in her care always! *MU-WAH*
by gemi   1064 Posts
Posted on 9/4/2009 7:46 PM
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Spaz, step away for the time you need, but please come back....this "place" needs you.  It needs a level head such as yours that when you tell someone something, you pull no punches.  Everyone needs someone like that in their lives and you are it for many people here.....me included though I don't post often at all.  Thank you for all you do!
by willsmom   27 Posts
Posted on 8/25/2009 1:03 PM
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no no no, don't leave us! We need you!!!!
Hey I think I said those same words to my husband over a year ago.
It was great having you around and offering your help and knowledge.  You most definately are an asset to this site, and will be very missed.  Best wishes to you, and hope to see you around again real soon!
by Tuff   82 Posts
Posted on 8/24/2009 11:51 PM
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This is a very sad moment. How and why have people become this way. Selfishness, cruelty and for what? I hope that the yahoo's who begun all this mess take a hike. The people going thru these horrible times in their lives need this venue to BREATH!!!

You were a kind soul to have dedicated so much of your time to everyone here including myself and I thank you for that immensely. You must be an incredible human being because acts of selflessness are very rare. Thank you for your wisdom and sacrifice in helping so many.

This is not good bye..but see you later. Take care.
by lvmykids   136 Posts
Posted on 8/24/2009 10:57 PM
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Its about time.....Something had to be done for the 'newbies' coming in here, I don't know what I would have done if when I came here over a year ago and in so much pain if the boards were then what they are today...
by __STRIKER__   1399 Posts
Posted on 8/24/2009 8:53 PM
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The people who run this site are just people. According to the about us section, they work day jobs at Bankrate, Gannet and Procter and Gamble. The CEO is Cotter Cunningham, former COO of Bankrate. Reach his email at Coter at divorce 360 dot com.

Apparently a lot of them have gone through divorce as well.

There is only one reference that I can find to the blogs and questions. It's not clear that they do any type of monitoring. 

It appears that they had start up funds from Austin Ventures and run the site with advertising revenue as do most blogs.

Since I keep seeing references to 'the powers that be' I thought maybe some clarification was in order.

That said, I think we need you Spaz. You can take your dollies and go home but you will be sorely missed. The editors probably won't notice but we will.
by bluebird   1157 Posts
Posted on 8/24/2009 2:24 PM
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Nooooooooooo!!!!!

I hope a bit of time off does the trick, and you'll return to us sooner rather than later. Please know that your assistance to me was invaluable, and I'll always appreciate it.

 

~Natalie

by Natalie   729 Posts
Posted on 8/24/2009 11:58 AM
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NO NO NO NO NO - DONT LET THE BTARDS WIN!!

i joined a while back but havent been a frequent member until the last few weeks... ive seen some of whats been going on (little, but enough) - and as i saw in something you posted previously, this happens on all sites.

the sad truth is that pathetic little runts NEED the internet and NEED to try to inflict pain on others because thats all they have... i deliberately chose to ignore one person's fake account and ridiculous post the other day because i didnt want to give the arse any credence or attention.

ive left sites before, and ive seen sites overrun by the turds - but when good people like yourself leave, it gives them pleasure and lets them win - do you really want to see that happen???

stay, or ill create a fake attorney profile and start giving people ridiculously awful legal advice ;)

by smartcookie36   200 Posts
Posted on 8/24/2009 11:57 AM
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Dear Spaz -

I have never corresponded with you but can tell from the folks here how much you must mean to them.  I understand what it's like to spend your free time outside your career giving yourself freely to others only to be disappointed time and time again. 
 
Recovery is truly three steps forward and two steps back.  I hope that those who have caused the difficulties here can begin to see the pain they are inflicting on everyone.  Change takes time and maturity.  It is a choice.  Once I hope they make. 

I can only say that I hope that you can return to this site once again in the near future to give of yourself as you have in the past. 

You are a dove among vultures.

by Lisa Cannon   
Posted on 8/24/2009 12:27 AM
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Spaz, I am sorry for those that will miss out on your great advice, both legally and personal. I for one benefitted greatly, and will always be grateful for the time and effort you have put forth on this site. I understand the need to leave this site, as I too have left due to the nonsense that has taken place in the past few months. I did however come here on occasion just to read blogs and stories from ones I have come to care about here. I was a follower of yours and I will always respect and appreciate all you have given...
I hope the ones who are guilty of abusing this site will realize the impact their behavior has had on so many in taking a situation where others need support and caring and turned it into something so negative.
Take care, and know that you were so helpful to so many here.  {{{HUGS}}} Karen
by kdb   3175 Posts
Posted on 8/24/2009 12:19 AM
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I never knew you were on this site.  I needed advice but never asked.  Sorry I'm too late.
Sook
by Sookie222   15 Posts
Posted on 8/23/2009 10:25 PM
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Spaz, you are and always will be the best!  Thanks for everything.
by Iam   480 Posts
Posted on 8/23/2009 9:05 PM
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I am sorry Spaz- I hope that this is temporary. I know that once they put that moderator sign on us we have taken a lot of bull- It is wrong.
 I hope that those doing the things you wrote about will see it - and take it to heart. I have been ready to leave at times also.
We love you Spaz! You have been an awesome friend to me and to many on this site. You have helped me through my tough times too!
Thank you!
by mtnvly   3539 Posts
Posted on 8/23/2009 7:43 PM
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Spaz:  Sorry to see you go.  I haven't been on this site for a couple of reasons, one my daughter had surgery on her knee and I've been helping them out, and I think I'm far enough into the process that I don't really feel like I need the support.  You have done a great service here, and I can't believe that some people would take advantage of others who are down.  I hope that you return soon, and those who have caused this recognize themselves and stop the foolishness.  I hope you are back soon.  Marion
by melaine   425 Posts
Posted on 8/23/2009 6:37 PM
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SPAZ,
Thank you fo all of your help!!!  I really don't know what I would have done without your kindness.  I have a HUGE battle ahead of me, and I am sure I will be leaning on my "friends" here at D360 more in the future, I wish you well, and hope to "see" you again soon

by macandmadismom   134 Posts
Posted on 8/23/2009 11:54 AM
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Spaz, I understand your decision.  It's amazing you hung on for so long.  It's a shame this had to happen.

You (and some other folks here) have made such a difference in my life.  You took the hardest, most stressful, sickening time of my life, and made it manageable.  You calmed me down, and even gave me a good kick in the ass once.

Thank you so much for everything!!  You should be on cnn heroes when they show people who give their time to change peoples lives in need. (I have thought of nominating you, but you are anonymous). I can't say enough.

Enjoy your family.  You will be missed!!
5babe

by 5babemom   366 Posts
Posted on 8/23/2009 5:52 AM
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spaz, i am sorry that you have to leave this site. its a real shame for this to happen. i have been here for over a year and i have never seen this go on before.. you are right about everything.. this person(s) need to stop this bs.. there are so many people here who really need help. that includes me.. i know that you have already helped me but you continue to help me.. and i do appreciate everything you did and continue to do here and for me.. you will be missed very very much..

HUGS


cherbear
by cherbear   5182 Posts
Posted on 8/22/2009 10:21 PM
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When I first found this site, it was because I was looking for a simple answer to a legal question.  All the vultures wanted to be paid for their time, (Sorry but that is how you all make your money.)  Here was someone that would answer questions and occasionaly a joke to he help us out.  Please don't let one two or maybe three idiots cause you to give up on this site.  You have given more help and hope to more people than you will ever know.
by Jamesalone   2778 Posts
Posted on 8/22/2009 10:21 PM
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Oh geez , didn't "Darkday" aka "HIC" aka " ? " say his dramatic goodbye like 3 days ago?  Deja vu.......  BYE ALREADY.

Spaz - I appreciate a lot of people on here, including you, take care.
by lifeinpurgatory   1830 Posts
Posted on 8/22/2009 10:20 PM
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Spaz, please don't leave. Don't let even one bad person here take you out of a place you are so wanted in and cared about.

You know our history. The issues you and I have shared and battled against each other on. You didn't win those battles with me because you were better than me, you won them because you were right. You know a lot more than this.

What happens when the next emotionally devastated and flat out fucked up chris shows up here. No hope, no clue, no one in their personal life to turn to other than this site they just discovered. Are they going to make it if someone like you is not there to help pull their head of their ass?

You have done a lot more than just give free legal advice here to others. You saved lives here to. Why the fuck do you think I'm still here? It's you in part, hello. You gave me more emotional support than legal advice and it helped me from killing myself all those times I wanted. Remember those times? I do. You give great free legal advice, but you also are great at saving lives too. What happens to the next chris that comes here and you are not here?

If you leave, leave on good terms not on bad assholes. Leave because it was healthy for you not because they were unhealthy. I will not say good bye to you here on this site. I don't want you to go. I'm fighting another battle in my life and don't intend to share about it, but I'm going to end up with my head in my ass again. It's going to happen and I need to be spaz-ed on it.

I can reach you off site, but I need and want you on this site. Please don't leave. I promise I will cool my replies to others and just report them to the site instead of going mad ass nuts on those who attack me. Will this help?

Please don't leave. You are my friend and a good head out of ass remover. I'm going to need your services again soon, trust me. So last time ((( PLEASE DON'T LEAVE )))
by BASSET   1132 Posts
Posted on 8/22/2009 10:14 PM
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oh, and I'm not asking any of them to reveal themselves, or any arguments about who is who....that I really don't care about...just to cut it out. All of it.
by spaznskitz   7745 Posts
Posted on 8/22/2009 10:01 PM
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I'm sorry to see you go Spaz...today is a sad day for D360.  I understand why you feel the need to leave...but I fear that those playing the game will not see it the way others will...a gleeful victory dance...two casualties in one day.  They will not see the guilt and shame of their ways, so sick and preverse are they that all that matters is winning.

The more that leave, the more they win.  I think they have achieved their greatest victory by driving off one of D360's greatest assets.  I hope the powers that be on this site sit up and take notice.  I hope, against all hope, that the people playing childish games on this site DO develop a conscience and leave the site or quit playing games...but I won't hold my breath for that.  I hope you return to give help to those that are truly appreciative.

Take care my friend.  You will be missed by, not only those that need your sage advice, but those who truly consider you a friend here.
by BlueB   2982 Posts
Posted on 8/22/2009 9:53 PM
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thank you darkday/HIC

now as to your question - this shit stops, by ALL of them - I come back - even one rabblerouster continues - I stand firm and will not give any advice.

It's killing me but it has to end...now.
by spaznskitz   7745 Posts
Posted on 8/22/2009 9:50 PM
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ONE MORE THING SPAZ. I HAVE JUST POSTED ON THE REAL HIC'S WALL ASKING HIM TO SHUT DOWN HIS FAKE NAMES AND ATTACKS AS I HAVE. NOT SURE IF HE WILL OR NOT. PRETTY SURE HE WILL REMOVE MY POST ON HIS WALL. NOT MORE MORE I CAN DO. I'M NOT HIS OWNER. DARKDAY/HIC
by HIC   23 Posts
Posted on 8/22/2009 9:23 PM
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