Ok...here is another heads up. I emailed tamara at her gwtamara email addy on littleonefb's (Frans) behalf and asked that she reply to both me and Fran about what might be going on. Here is her reply: I'm not sure why this is still happening, but our tech team is working on isolating the problem. At this point, all I can do is just unblock you when it happens. I know it's frustrating and I hope they are able to resolve it shortly. Fran, I didn't receive any mail from you to this address -- but, I"m regularly checking the blocks and if your name is there, I'll just automatically unblock it. Thanks for hanging in there. Tamara Soooo...in conclusion...good to know that they are working on it. good to know that Tamara is checking the 'blocked members' and will automatically unblock it if/when it happens again not so good to know...gwtamara did not get Frans emails.hmmm So where might they have gone. Also keep checking if you may have been unblocked, because as west_texas_peg said, she did not receive notification that she should be back up and running. Suggestion...like I said above, first email gwtamara, and if the block is not unblocked in what you consider a reasonable amount of time, then email a GW friend (hopefully you will have/know/be able to locate a member friend's addy) and ask that they email gwtamara on your behalf. Since I am the proclaimed resident busy body here, anyone can feel free to email me and have me try and email/report it again on your behalf....if all else seems to have failed. Sue...rbb...off to finally get busy on something here at home

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Like Jeri, Seil, Jaqueline and Rosefolly said, chill y'all. Remember, this is a forum and consists of typing words. Words alone do not convey attitude, or complete thoughts. Communication consists of "word, tone, inflection, body language, etc.". The last of which convey 90% of the "message" is non-verbal!!!! Please do not read the last three, or more into the words written on this forum. Here is a video clip from the TV series "Friends" that illustrates this FACT very well. Most people do not realize that 90 percent of human communication is Non-verbal, tone, body language, expressions, tone etc. Actors, psychologists, politicians and highly trained law enforcement officials understand this very well. Please pause and consider if the typed words, actually convey the real message, or if you are reading things in based on your own reactions to the written words. if this suggestion interests you, watch this video also and learn what you already know unconsciously and understand that in a written communication there are may subconscious visual cues that you interpret face to face, that do not inform you when you read. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBrYea03L8Y Concise, neutral, written communication is a very difficult art to master and in our information age the lack of visual cues is a very serious problem with respect to transmitting a written message and ensuring our audience interprets it as it is meant. This is truth, please don't read attitude into the words written on the forum. Cheers, Rick PS - I teach a course for law enforcement staff called Tactical Communications, this knowledge is helpful and with respect to human communications, this knowledge is critical for true understanding of what a message means when transmitted.

Mzstitch and Kate, the issue is not and has never been getting banned. The issue is my posts being deleted, or as I phrased it, my posts being banned. Fig_insanity, jpeace. Lynn, mustbnuts, jeri, and others have already stated why this is wrong and discriminatory, so please reread what they said if you want my answer to why I should be allowed to share what we do at Humpty Dumpty House. Regarding the free ride and the competition, I completely disagree. Yes, Houzz provides a free forum for us. Do I value that -- yes. But I also provide a free service to Houzz, answering questions and sharing information I get paid for in my consulting work. Every time you, Kate, post your beautiful pictures, you're enriching Houzz's content and attracting more people here. Seil does the same when she provides expert advice about pests or diseases in roses, as does Kim in horticultural practices, and so on. Would you continue to come here if there was no Daisy, no Hoovb, no Camps, no MichaelG, none of the people mentioned above, no one with any expertise, no resources where to buy roses or pretty gardens to visit, and no one posting helpful pictures? All that takes work, So I don't consider this forum a free ride -- I consider it a partnership. But does Houzz? Do they value me, or am I like a tiny ant to be squashed if they think I'm out of line? I hope they value all of us, and that's one of the things I want to find out thru this situation. It may sound silly, but every day I try to remember why I'm here (on this planet; not at Houzz). I'm not here to abuse of be abused. I want relationships that are based on kindness and respect. Rejection hurts. If my posts were rejected because of an outright mistake, I'd like an apology. If my posts were deleted because of a technical error, I'd like to know that. Mistakes happen, and when someone gets hurt in the process, those who caused the error whether intentionally or accidentally, should stand tall and do what's right. Humpty Dumpty House is not in competition with Houzz, or Heritage Roses Groups, or Hoovb's blog, or any other person or organization involved in gardens. To me, this kind of negative thinking leads to divisiveness, and I don't want that in my life. When I come to Houzz and learn about Friends of Vintage Roses, or Chamblees, or HMF it enhances my experience here and makes me want to come back. I embrace that we are a network in harmony, with a big love for creating beauty in the world -- why wouldn't we want to help each other? One of my deleted posts with a link to Humpty Dumpty House facebook has already been restored, so I'm taking that as a sign a mistake was made when my posts were deleted. The fact this post is still up and contains a link to the Humpty Dumpty House facebook is another good sign. I cherish my friendships here, but I also want to align myself and Humpty Dumpty House with organizations that treat people well. Having posts deleted in the manner that happened here hurt like a slap in the face. I want to see if anyone here at Houzz values me enough to take some of the sting away. I don't need a public apology, but some private, gentle concern will go a long way toward convincing me that members here (all members -- not just me) are treated with fairness and respect. When that happens you'll see my next post. jannike