GI2MR Sherpa's Program

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Permalink Reply by Jocelyne Leach on December 8, 2008 at 3:21pm

Thank you Dhrumil, what a great idea. Militants and conflict do not sit well here! When I went 100% raw (as near as poss!) earlier this year I logged onto GI2MR daily, sometimes more than once a day, for the support. Haven't been so often recently so didn't realize there was a problem, but fully agree with your stance. Life is hard enough; we don't need conflict in the places where we look for support. You have a vision and I am so glad you are true to it.......Jocelyne x

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Permalink Reply by GourmetVeganChef on December 8, 2008 at 3:46pm

positively positive :) Well, I am not often here but I am there - if you need me :) So yeah, I support your messages!

cheers and let's do it!

Thanx.

Patricia
www.gourmetveganchef.com

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Permalink Reply by Mila (aka Raw Radiance) on December 8, 2008 at 4:13pm

Good stuff... love your genuine perspective! And thanks so much for keeping the community friendly!

Hugs,
Mila

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Permalink Reply by Joy on December 8, 2008 at 6:02pm

Thank you Dhrumil for wanting to lead us to a higher standard of life. I have not been tuning in very much myself because I got somewhat turned off by feeling that I was not growing, but having some petty discussions and I will welcome enlightened people who I can listen to and not just throw out some random thought like I am at an AA meeting, where everyone introduces him or her self by saying- I am an alcoholic- but wow what this group has done for me- or adding shoulds to people, who I do not want to should on. I do try to not just respond with sarcasm or proud pompous I am better than you statements and I have not really experienced too much of that here on GITMR. I have told people that this is a great site when they have really seemed like they want to know more about raw food life. I really appreciate what you say about community building on itself to make it either stronger or weaker and am looking forward to the positive messages to come.

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Permalink Reply by kevin on December 9, 2008 at 5:22am

Dhrumil - Thank you. I'm new to the site, and a week after joining noticed some of the drama I think you're referring to. Reading some of the negative unconstructive things being written and debated was a huge turn-off from the site as a whole. Your swift and positive response has kept me clicking around. The Sherpa program is intriguing, look forward to hearing more about it.

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Permalink Reply by Sailingsam on December 9, 2008 at 3:02pm

Yes, You are right. It's not cool to post negative comments here. We should always try to be supportive. Keep up the good work! Do we need to have posting rules? Thanks again.

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Permalink Reply by AwesomeUniverse!!! on December 9, 2008 at 5:03pm

I am so amazed by all of the wonderful people here. I don't take some of the responses personally. I actually see the value in anger and catharsis. We live in a stressful world and people need to express themselves to remain sain. I don't agree with the China \communist policy where they can come to your house and take a family member if they even think you have said anything negative about the government. I also don't believe in Marshal law even if it is about being positive.

I feel sorry for Debbie deleting her profile because I think she was sensitive person and was treated pretty harshly. People need to step back and not let someone who is negative affect them to that point. It is always better to talk things out. I think Debbie could have benefitted greatly if she had given herslef the opportunity to discuss how she was attracting and creating drama even if it wasn't her conscious intention.

This is where the ball is dropped as far as a community is concerned. Didn't someone here have her personal email? I feel like she needs to work this out- and it would have been nice if there was a whole community behind her and not one person who intimidates her in to giving up on everything and everyone here. It just doesn't seem right.

The same went for Suvine. There are so many good things here and for her to completely shut down from one comment is just wrong. I would like to know how to have a safety net idea where if someone is really upset about something that they can enter a private room on the site where willing and positive individuals are there to talk these things out.

Sometimes the basic format isn't enough. I also like anonimity if someone wants to talk about sexual abuse, or other topics they are embarrassed by- but I don't like the idea that someone is anonomous all the time and this enables them to say things that may not be as polite.

I can't wait to see how great the improvements are. There are so many great people here. I just want to say thanks to everyone!!!

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Permalink Reply by lilmzraw on December 9, 2008 at 10:33pm

Cuddos to you my raw friend Dhrumil!
Your video was well worth the time to listen too!
It is and has always been evident that you are a person of great character and stature who truly cares about this community. Thanks for being committed to your creation and handling matters very compassionately and professionally!
Many blessings,
robin@rawphorialive.com in Iowa from www.rawphorialive.com

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Permalink Reply by Tegan on December 9, 2008 at 11:15pm

Excellent :) I'm lucky to have come into the GI2MR world during this time of transition and I hope I can help spread some positive, supportive vibes.

Totally jazzed about the Sherpa Program.

I continue to be awed by your administration of this site. It's refreshing to have a community where the leader (that'd be you, like the title or not :p) is involved and responsive!

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Permalink Reply by Sylvia Milward on December 15, 2008 at 7:56am

Hi Dhrumil,
So pleased with your video as I am just a newbie to raw and think this is a good idea becaause the Sherpa's have more knowledge and understanding of raw, when you are new you need to know you are getting good advice especially if you have health problems. How do I contact you on this site to ask some questions please.

Many blessings
Sylvia

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Permalink Reply by Mera Magic Meraa on December 18, 2008 at 6:46am

I've definately experienced the dwindling of community intention on other sites I've been apart of in my years of online communities. The place that I found myself and so many of my best friends online is a place I don't visit anymore... I think it is important to not feel like you are being a dictator for upholding a certain standard of operations between members of this community.

There are hundreds of other places where people can shoot their mouths off about people, every forum doesn't have to be like that. There is freedom of speech and there is room to grow if we use awareness and integrity in our speech. If we value the benefits of raw food nutrition and the lifestyle that comes along with it, valuing our power in typing, communicating, influencing, inspiring and sharing with those interested in such a valuable and important part of our lives is nothing more than responsible... in my opinion. I struggle with saying things that will not exclude others or give off the wrong impression... sometimes I choose to not comment on things, or come back when I have formulated a more productive response.

I think it is important for us to be accountable for what we say and what others contribute to the community. If there is a stable intention for this site it is everyone's responsibility to uphold that, we are trying to create a place where people can feel shelter from the harsh conditions of the standard lifestyles that we are trying to heal ourselves from... if we work together we can make sure that intention is upheld... from this point forward I am going to work on responding to discussions that I feel are offensive and counterproductive rather than letting myself feel out of place and shying away... correct me if I'm wrong, but if done with openess and positivity this can shed light on some of the issues with intolerance in the community. That is my experiment, I really think it will work to take responsibility for my reaction to the negative comments and sensibly respond rather than letting the void get deeper and deeper.

There are so many options for those new to raw and I think it's unfair to suggest that there is only way for them to do it, people have to come to their own conclusions, do their own experimenting and learn for themselves. No one can learn it for them, but having experienced, sensitive and open-minded suggestions can lead them to the stream in the desert, so to speak. I think that's very important.

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Permalink Reply by Figseed on December 27, 2008 at 10:22pm

I admire you for the vision and courage! And for being consistent!

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