Dear Lyn

I can't add much more to what's already been said but agree that it is a devious and underhanded trick to send some intimidating anonymous message. I have always found your posts informative, supportive and funny. Don't stop posting. The forum wouldn't be the same without you.

Julie xxxx

Dear Lyn
so horrid to read this
hope you have reported this to NRAS its not accepatble.
bless u for posting so ask who ever to come threw and respond to u.
how horrible.
you are such help and support to us all ive been elarnign such alot from your reples to members. which we know you share threw your own painful ra sufferings over many years.
its much apreciated do hope you can feel suported enough to re post again .


sending you hugs.
melly

Hi
deleated the last post spelling mistakes were awful
so will write it again
Hi Lyn
see what you mean about the e-mail
can you ask NRAS to help you to see who sent it to you?
is this person a bit of a coward? the answer is YES they are
take care
Mary L

Lyn, I'm so sorry and shocked to read your post.

You've had RA for 22 years, have so much knowledge and experience of it, been there and got many, many T shirts. You aways give good, honest advice to people. When I say honest I personally like to know the truth about things and I'm sure that others appreciate it as well.

I can speak up about this because you replied to something I put up about my feet and this made me go and make an appointment to get it sorted. Without your input I wouldn't of done anything about it.

The NRAS should be involved in this and I hope that you do try to find out who this person is.

Keep posting Lyn. WE NEED YOU!!!!

Take Care

Love Paula x x

Poor you Lyn, what a horrible thing to happen. Your posts have always been friendly and informative - as a relative newbie to RA (I have been diagnosed for less than 2 years) I read your posts looking for the 'voice of experience' - you certainly have an awful lot to offer those of us who are seeking support so please don't leave us! I have wondered for a long time looking at your profile picture if we met in person at the latest NRAS AGM, if it was you then you definately don't deserve this sort of abuse, you were so warm and friendly. Please don't take this unpleasant event to heart.
xx

Hi Lyn, hope you are ok. Look at all these lovely messages of support - come back to us! Hope you have conacted NRAS.

Julie xx

Dear Lyn, only just seen your post. I am so sorry whoever this person is must need some sort of counselling. Every time I post a question etc the firs thing that comes into my head is "I hope Lyn sees this and replies" you know so much!! and are willing to share your knowledge with us, and for that we are VERY grateful!!! If anyone is serioulsy upset why not approach you with their name? It just shows how patheric they are, and I hope they see all these replies from us, as to how much we rely on you. Dont you dare stop posting because of this!! Dont let this person stop you from being you, and from helping the rest of us, we cant manage without you, honestly. Thinking of you, and hoping you are coping with all this. I hope it doesnt bring on a flare. Lots of love x x x

Dear Lyn

I'm sorry that you have been targeted in such a cowardly and spiteful way. Please don't let it put you off posting and giving your valuable advice to us all.

Lyn

Hi Guys!

Thank you so much for the fantastic posts from you all; I am completely taken aback but so encouraged by your friendship. I was going to reply to each of you individually but now realise, many posts later, that might actually take quite some time, so perhaps not! I have read each post and value your input and common sense approach. This ‘incident’ goes to prove that this really is a community of friends in every sense of the word and whatever people do to try to break that down serves only to make us stronger as a group.

Having quickly got over the initial shock of unwelcome mail in my inbox, made worse by the fact that I was still half asleep so found it difficult to take in, the person who has actually sent the email has really done me a huge favour! Yes ... YOU out there! It has opened my eyes (and no doubt theirs if they are following the posts) even more to the moral support offered by this fantastic group of people. It has brought us together in a pageant of unanimity. Today I feel so inspired and motivated it has almost been like a kick up the proverbial!!

Last night I got my I.T. son onto the case; he is currently studying forensic computing so in house knowledge was put to the test. The account for the email address used, a ‘yahoo’ one, was ‘disabled or discontinued’ by 7pm. It looks as though the email was sent and the account deleted. A couple of calls established that it was sent from an I.P. address that was communal such as an office, school, hospital etc.

I have spoken to both Gail and Sally at NRAS, what lovely ladies they are ... thank you so much for your time, I appreciate how valuable it is. They had seen my post and have been keeping a vigilant eye for developments. NRAS records have been checked and there is nothing registered under the address used or in the name which formed the address. They have checked for possible derivatives in the name but nothing has shown up. The email itself gives no clue to identify the ‘sender’ either in content or in writing style. However, it seems they may have had regular access to the forum to gain the information used as I deleted my email address weeks ago. I will continue to be heedful but do not intend to pursue further at this time. BUT any more emails of this nature will go directly to NRAS and the police.

Thank you all once again for so much support which has been truly amazing and so very welcome. Right now a brew and then get my youngest son, Louis, finally organised for his China visit leaving at 4.45am!! Tomorrow ... back to business as usual!!

Love Lyn x

P.S. NRAS look at the 'forum' daily to keep an eye on things and will continue to be watchful. Believe me they are thorough ... and quite familiar with my posts!! But, that is good news, we are not alone

Lyn Welcome back Anne x