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Where does everybody disappear to?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Inverary, ON

After some of the discussion that has been going on the past week or so where others have "purged" their teams of members that clearly are no longer participating in the group, I figured it was time to do the same

I have been here for a while and at times I can be a prolific poster (is that the correct word?) and I had collected hundreds of team members - over 700 actually

So just like my house cleaning technique, I got "Brutal"

Anyone that hasn't been on-line in the group in 2024 got the axe

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April 25, 2024
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Members openly discussed the common practice of removing inactive team members from their groups, with many sharing they had recently purged... Read more

Members openly discussed the common practice of removing inactive team members from their groups, with many sharing they had recently purged members who hadn't logged in since 2022 or earlier, reducing their teams from hundreds to more manageable sizes while acknowledging it felt bittersweet to lose once-familiar faces. Several members explained their own absences, citing demanding life circumstances including health flares from multiple chronic conditions, family responsibilities, home moves, new hobbies like weaving, gardening seasons, and the simple reality that real life sometimes takes priority over online participation. A recurring theme was the importance of showing you're present even in small ways, like reacting to posts with a hug or comment, and the deep appreciation members feel for this community as a vital support system that helps them stay focused and reminds them they're not alone.

A DiabetesTeam Member

I decided to purge my team as well. There are many who have been gone since 2022 so I’m guessing they lost interest. This site for me is my biggest support system. If I’m going to take a break I’ll let you know.

April 25, 2024
A DiabetesTeam Member

I have gotten busy with my yard: mowing, planting flower seeds in peat pots, and transplanting tomatoes & flowers into the ground. Also have been calling Dr office about Accu-Chek strip prescription. Life gets busy with yard work.

May 4, 2024
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member there are so many more type 2’s than 1’s . You may feel out numbered but we share alot in ways to cope and manage this disease. We can kearn alot from your experience. I have been on this .com for a few years and have learned alot. So thanks for all who contribute you never know who you may help!

May 2, 2024
A DiabetesTeam Member

Kind comments @A DiabetesTeam Member

And @A DiabetesTeam Member sorry I never mentioned, but Nan and I have been in a touch over the last year or so a number of times and I didn't pass along that she was as OK at least as much as we tend to be OK

May 1, 2024
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member I’ve thought of you often and wondered how you were doing. Glad to hear from you. 💕

May 1, 2024

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