Happy Holidays, KingdomOfRats!!

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I don't think it's really 'stalkerish' unless you go really far with it, but I find it kind of...unnerving. At least, it would annoy me. But that's just the type of person I am.

Actually if I found out there were a bunch of threads about me or people asking where I am and when will I be back, that would tell me how much people like me and enjoy what I write. If not, then I know no one really cares and I am not missed.

I suppose if some random stranger who KingdomOfRats would never recognize or know joined in, it might be strange, but many of us "know" her to the degree that one can "know" someone in an internet forum. She knows I value her contributions. And I think it is important for her to know that she is missed.

Many of us could leave this forum tomorrow and no one would even notice (myself included). I think she should feel very proud of the impact she has made here. She has made it a point to educate others, and she has.

Wishing you well, KingdomOfRats!

I can go with 'unnerving' instead of 'stalkerish'. In fact I'd say that's a better choice of word.

People are queing up to act like they are KoR's best chum. Maybe they are. Maybe they had in-depth private conversations with her on a regular basis. You'd think, though, in that case they could simply drop KoR a PM or email.

But then if they did that, how would other people know what a caring, sharing sort of human being they were?

People who know her well and have spent time in conversation with her have a deep respect for her and tend to like her very, very much. Considering what she has been through lately people who know her are concerned and really genuinely miss her. KOR has been one of the pillar members here who has always been super supportive and super helpful on WP. It is not surprising that so many people, including myself, really feel it when she is not here.

KOR, you are admired and respected by many of the members here - I hope this finds you well and aware of how much your perspectives were valued and will be valued again if you choose to return in the future. Best wishes for 2105 and may it be a happier year for you in lots of ways.

Or is it just people fondly imagining that they knew her well? The only living creatures KoR seemed to like and relate to were non-human ones.

Either way, this KoR cult is unnerving and, dare I say it, an exemplary example of group conformity. Whaddya know, AS folks ain't so different to NTs after all.

That's probably true. We are humans, just like "NT's" are human.

People care about her. They care about you too, NCOT, horrific though the thought may be to you just now.
This has been a tough year for you too; I hope that 2015 is very different and changes a lot for you in ways that you want.

Other threads pertaining to KOR or specific members don't usually bother me, but this one is just so specific, it struck me as peculiar. It seems like it should be a PM instead. I don't know, just singling out one member to receive holiday wishes and creating an entire thread about...I find it strange.

There may be ulterior motives, though I think everyone here is being genuine in wishing her happy holidays. I don't usually do stuff like this because I probably would have an ulterior motive; my main motivation for doing certain things is knowing that it's the nice and acceptable thing to do. (And I'm not a very pleasant person, so sometimes I make the extra effort.)

What type of ulterior motive could there be?

This happens all the time on WP. There are tribute threads for people here all the time.

We are, as a collective group, wishing her a Happy Holiday.

There are people who feel that she is one of the anchors of WP. I've never had any bad dealings with her.

I just don't see anything wrong with this.

She provided a voice for the often voiceless part of the spectrum, and a clear and insightful voice which related things to us that some of us had struggled to clearly understand (including me). Also there is a history as to why she departed, which you may not be aware of; others are and that sharpens their concern for her.

LOL....I would be embarrassed, but love it nevertheless if there was a "I love KraftieKortie thread" LOL

This kind of motive.

It's not always a conscious thing, but some people do want recognition for niceties. I don't think that's the case here*, but it happens.

*bolded because I know someone's going to ignore that statement

Perhaps there will be Kraftie. Your concern for others is a major contribution and people know they can trust you not to make personal attacks or tangle them up in point scoring, straw man arguments and the like, which can make WP hard going and tedious sometimes, though I am not entirely blameless of it when in a grumpy mood! So you add something very refreshing and reliable.

Thanks!

LOL... I was only kidding about that!

(Though, it would be nice, hee hee! )