[Note from iwhyawli. In this post especially, it is clear that the relationship at TWOP/GWOP has been established and is secure and has been for quite some time. ]
The Kindness of Strangers
June 30, 2008
This is the post that I made on May 3 on my personal blog that I referenced in "Do Unto Others". Although I was referring to J&K in the second to last paragraph, I didn't come out and say anything to warrant the comment that was left.
The past two weeks have been a bit of a whirlwind. I can't believe the range of emotions I have gone through, but now that things have calmed down a bit, I look back and I'm truly surprised where this journey has taken me.I opened myself up to people I've never met. I took a stand for something I believe in, and I stayed true to who I am. It's been quite a roller coaster ride, and it's amazing how you take a step in one direction and a chain of events beyond your control leads you somewhere you didn't even know existed.
When I first stepped out beyond my comfort zone, I had a goal in mind, and I never imagined things would have turned out the way they have.I've gone through some very stressful, frightening events, but on my journey, I've met some truly amazing people. I'm not sure how this adventure will end, but along the way, I have gained trust and friendship in people that I've never even met. I'm amazed at the kindness that some strangers have shown me, and this just reaffirms to me that although the world can be cruel, there are still good people out there. People who are willing to fight for justice and put their necks out there to help someone they don't really even know.
I've also learned that when put in certain circumstances, your true character will be revealed. It's easy to keep up an image when things are going well, but when push comes to shove--how do you respond? I love the quote "Adversity doesn't build character...it reveals it". I feel very deeply that is it possible to overcome the sinful responses of human nature and make conscious decisions to change and be a better person. It's very easy to use the past as a crutch, but we each make decisions in life and have the choice to be the person we want to be. There is nothing that bothers me more than to hear the excuse "that's just who I am". I think that's pathetic and weak and the easy way out. I know many people who have chosen to break the cycle, made the decision to be different, and created a better life for their family. It's not impossible. It isn't easy, but it can be done.
So as I look back on the events of the last few weeks, I am grateful for the lessons I have learned. I'm happy to say that I have stayed true to myself. I've maintained my stand on the importance of honesty and trust and somewhere along the way I have made new friends. I truly believe that everything happens for a reason, and although there have been some bumps in the road, I was meant to meet these wonderful ladies and form new friendships.
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[5 of 13] Julie's Deleted Posts - No More Aunt Jodi
No More Aunt Jodi
June 25, 2008
I want to discuss the REAL reason that Jodi has been cut from the show. I'm sure most of you won't be surprised, because it's been a recurring theme: CONTROL!! "It's all about ME". God forbid that Jodi gets a little attention. "You make me look worse"--sorry Kate, you don't need much help with that. You do a pretty good job on your own.
But the real slap in the face was when "someone" approached Jodi and wanted to offer her a contract to continue the show. Of course, Jodi was very excited!
She could actually get paid for being on the show and watching the kids--she had already been doing that for years. Who wouldn't be excited?!Come to find out, Kate stopped that from happening before filming of the 2nd season. All along--for 2 yrs-- Jodi could have been paid for opening up her home to the world, being on camera, but Kate said "NO WAY!!" "No one gets paid but us!" "No one makes money off MY family!" Oh, there's so much more--all to the ONLY family members who would have anything to do with them (or were allowed). To the ONLY family who had been there, helped them, supported them, even before the sextuplets were born. Other members of the family had tried in the past, but had already been cut off.
To actually ACCUSE them of being there for the money!
BUT Jodi didn't walk away--she has her reasons, and it's not because she's a doormat. She told Kate she'd continue because it wasn't about money. She wants a relationship with the kids. Kate couldn't allow Jodi to have a contract, yet she didn't have a problem with giving it to someone else--someone who hasn't even been in their life. DISGUSTING!! So now that the network will pay for childcare/other help, Jodi's "services" are no longer needed. She's been used for what Kate needed at the time, and tossed aside like her garbage.
Now--Kate doesn't have time to work Jodi into her busy life. Jodi is a stay at home mom with 4 young children. Kevin is the hardest working man I know. Why would she prevent her FAMILY from getting paid for something they were already doing? It's not like the network was going to deduct it from HER money. She already had her contract. How could someone be that cruel? Does family mean nothing? Words can't describe my feelings about this!!!
June 25, 2008
I want to discuss the REAL reason that Jodi has been cut from the show. I'm sure most of you won't be surprised, because it's been a recurring theme: CONTROL!! "It's all about ME". God forbid that Jodi gets a little attention. "You make me look worse"--sorry Kate, you don't need much help with that. You do a pretty good job on your own.
But the real slap in the face was when "someone" approached Jodi and wanted to offer her a contract to continue the show. Of course, Jodi was very excited!
She could actually get paid for being on the show and watching the kids--she had already been doing that for years. Who wouldn't be excited?!Come to find out, Kate stopped that from happening before filming of the 2nd season. All along--for 2 yrs-- Jodi could have been paid for opening up her home to the world, being on camera, but Kate said "NO WAY!!" "No one gets paid but us!" "No one makes money off MY family!" Oh, there's so much more--all to the ONLY family members who would have anything to do with them (or were allowed). To the ONLY family who had been there, helped them, supported them, even before the sextuplets were born. Other members of the family had tried in the past, but had already been cut off.
To actually ACCUSE them of being there for the money!
BUT Jodi didn't walk away--she has her reasons, and it's not because she's a doormat. She told Kate she'd continue because it wasn't about money. She wants a relationship with the kids. Kate couldn't allow Jodi to have a contract, yet she didn't have a problem with giving it to someone else--someone who hasn't even been in their life. DISGUSTING!! So now that the network will pay for childcare/other help, Jodi's "services" are no longer needed. She's been used for what Kate needed at the time, and tossed aside like her garbage.
Now--Kate doesn't have time to work Jodi into her busy life. Jodi is a stay at home mom with 4 young children. Kevin is the hardest working man I know. Why would she prevent her FAMILY from getting paid for something they were already doing? It's not like the network was going to deduct it from HER money. She already had her contract. How could someone be that cruel? Does family mean nothing? Words can't describe my feelings about this!!!
[4 of 13] Julie's Deleted Posts - Let's Get It Started
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Let's Get It Started
June 25, 2008
I feel like I need to rewind a little to fill everyone in. If you've read my previous posts, you'll come to find out that I'm Jodi's sister. I just want to start out by saying that I don't hate Jon and Kate, and I don't have any other motive in what I'm about to say, other than to tell the truth. I'm not judging them, and I'm not trying to be their moral conscience.
Jodi and I are very close, and although we live several hours apart, we talk almost daily. We both have web cams and it's a great way to feel like we're together, even though we can't see each other as often as we'd like. We vacation together, watch each other's kids and stay connected as much as we can.
Jodi has been involved with Jon and Kate's kids since the twins were born. She traveled (I think it was about an hour each way) to watch the twins while Kate worked. At that time, Jodi also had 2 young kids of her own. Jodi is the sweet, genuine person that everyone sees on TV. She adores children and has a special patience with them. After the sextuplets were born, we all know that Jon and Kate moved into Jodi's neighborhood, partly because of the support Jodi and Kevin gave them.
When Jon and Kate got the series, of course, it was exciting to think that we would be seeing people we knew on TV. I watched the first season, but found myself not really enjoying it. I'm not going to get into all of that right now, but I just wanted to let everyone know that I hadn't been watching the show. I have it set on my DVR and when I saw an episode that I knew Jodi would be on, I'd watch it or fast forward until she was on. I hadn't really watched much of season 2 or 3 until I heard about the episode with the gum.
I knew Jodi had been watching all of the kids while they were filming the one on one days. It was around that time that she had also traveled with them on several different trips for the show. So I went back and watched a few episodes, and I found myself very irritated with what I saw, especially knowing all of the "inside" information that goes along with the filming. Around that time, someone sent me a link to the TWoP board. I had never really looked up anything related to the show. None of my friends watch the show, so I didn't know what other's opinions were or what was being said in their speaking engagements.
I spent some time reading some discussion boards, and found it really interesting. I was amazed by what some of the viewers were able to pick up on by only watching the shows. I started asking Jodi some questions and she helped fill the blanks. Also around that time, there was some other "behind the scenes" controversy going on, which I will get to. It was only after a conversation on web cam that I noticed something was wrong. That's the beauty of web cam, it's more personal than a phone call, and I could see that she was visibly upset. She told me what was going on, and as the older, protective sister that I am, I wanted to take action. I wanted to cheer her up.
That's when I decided to start that group on Facebook to support Jodi. Things were going well for about two weeks and everyone responded in such a positive way. I didn't reveal my identity until the night before the comments started and I closed the group the next day. I started this blog a few days after I received the comment on my other (personal) blog. It started out more as therapy for me. I wanted to respond to the "cyberbully", but I wasn't sure how. I kept the blog private and then stopped reading everything and thinking about it for a few weeks. This was my first venture out into cyberspace and it was a little overwhelming.
The more I thought about it, the more I felt like I wanted to speak out. I didn't tell any lies and I've never been nasty or deceptive. I don't appreciate being called a liar in a public forum, especially when I know the depth of deceptions that are going on surrounding the show. I didn't like the fact that someone was trying to intimidate me, to keep me quiet. I didn't want to give in. So I've decided to come forward and tell my own personal experience and knowledge of the situation.
Let's Get It Started
June 25, 2008
I feel like I need to rewind a little to fill everyone in. If you've read my previous posts, you'll come to find out that I'm Jodi's sister. I just want to start out by saying that I don't hate Jon and Kate, and I don't have any other motive in what I'm about to say, other than to tell the truth. I'm not judging them, and I'm not trying to be their moral conscience.
Jodi and I are very close, and although we live several hours apart, we talk almost daily. We both have web cams and it's a great way to feel like we're together, even though we can't see each other as often as we'd like. We vacation together, watch each other's kids and stay connected as much as we can.
Jodi has been involved with Jon and Kate's kids since the twins were born. She traveled (I think it was about an hour each way) to watch the twins while Kate worked. At that time, Jodi also had 2 young kids of her own. Jodi is the sweet, genuine person that everyone sees on TV. She adores children and has a special patience with them. After the sextuplets were born, we all know that Jon and Kate moved into Jodi's neighborhood, partly because of the support Jodi and Kevin gave them.
When Jon and Kate got the series, of course, it was exciting to think that we would be seeing people we knew on TV. I watched the first season, but found myself not really enjoying it. I'm not going to get into all of that right now, but I just wanted to let everyone know that I hadn't been watching the show. I have it set on my DVR and when I saw an episode that I knew Jodi would be on, I'd watch it or fast forward until she was on. I hadn't really watched much of season 2 or 3 until I heard about the episode with the gum.
I knew Jodi had been watching all of the kids while they were filming the one on one days. It was around that time that she had also traveled with them on several different trips for the show. So I went back and watched a few episodes, and I found myself very irritated with what I saw, especially knowing all of the "inside" information that goes along with the filming. Around that time, someone sent me a link to the TWoP board. I had never really looked up anything related to the show. None of my friends watch the show, so I didn't know what other's opinions were or what was being said in their speaking engagements.
I spent some time reading some discussion boards, and found it really interesting. I was amazed by what some of the viewers were able to pick up on by only watching the shows. I started asking Jodi some questions and she helped fill the blanks. Also around that time, there was some other "behind the scenes" controversy going on, which I will get to. It was only after a conversation on web cam that I noticed something was wrong. That's the beauty of web cam, it's more personal than a phone call, and I could see that she was visibly upset. She told me what was going on, and as the older, protective sister that I am, I wanted to take action. I wanted to cheer her up.
That's when I decided to start that group on Facebook to support Jodi. Things were going well for about two weeks and everyone responded in such a positive way. I didn't reveal my identity until the night before the comments started and I closed the group the next day. I started this blog a few days after I received the comment on my other (personal) blog. It started out more as therapy for me. I wanted to respond to the "cyberbully", but I wasn't sure how. I kept the blog private and then stopped reading everything and thinking about it for a few weeks. This was my first venture out into cyberspace and it was a little overwhelming.
The more I thought about it, the more I felt like I wanted to speak out. I didn't tell any lies and I've never been nasty or deceptive. I don't appreciate being called a liar in a public forum, especially when I know the depth of deceptions that are going on surrounding the show. I didn't like the fact that someone was trying to intimidate me, to keep me quiet. I didn't want to give in. So I've decided to come forward and tell my own personal experience and knowledge of the situation.
[3 of 13] Julie's Deleted Posts: Let's Make a Deal
[Note from iwhyawli: I added the green emphasis because it ties into a remark I made later in the Comments section]
Let's Make a Deal
June 25, 2008
I talk about what is bothering me, and you leave me alone! I think the viewers deserve to know the TRUTH about why Jodi will no longer be on the show. The new season will be aired soon and I'm sure the viewers are going to wonder why Jodi is no longer going to be seen. She does live right around the corner. She's been involved with the kids going back to when the twins were babies. Jon and Kate moved into HER neighborhood because of the amount of support Kevin and Jodi gave them. Why all of a sudden would she just disappear? I'm sure it will be talked about in some future episodes, probably because the producer will know that the public will want an answer. I can guess it will go something like this..."We can't expect Jodi to continue to help us, she has her own family".If you'd like to discuss something with me, then I suggest you contact me in an appropriate way and we can chat. Don't be a coward, making anonymous threats, we can talk about this in a civilized way. If you choose to start harassing me, then I will have no other option than to tell EVERYTHING I know. The choice is yours.
Let's Make a Deal
June 25, 2008
I talk about what is bothering me, and you leave me alone! I think the viewers deserve to know the TRUTH about why Jodi will no longer be on the show. The new season will be aired soon and I'm sure the viewers are going to wonder why Jodi is no longer going to be seen. She does live right around the corner. She's been involved with the kids going back to when the twins were babies. Jon and Kate moved into HER neighborhood because of the amount of support Kevin and Jodi gave them. Why all of a sudden would she just disappear? I'm sure it will be talked about in some future episodes, probably because the producer will know that the public will want an answer. I can guess it will go something like this..."We can't expect Jodi to continue to help us, she has her own family".If you'd like to discuss something with me, then I suggest you contact me in an appropriate way and we can chat. Don't be a coward, making anonymous threats, we can talk about this in a civilized way. If you choose to start harassing me, then I will have no other option than to tell EVERYTHING I know. The choice is yours.
[2 of 13] Julie's Deleted Posts - Do Unto Others
Do Unto Others
June 25, 2008
I'd like to address some things that my "lovely" commenter had to say. For those of you who are reading my family blog, the post was "The Kindness of Strangers". The black text was the comment left on my personal blog that I mentioned in my previous post.
This is in response to your latest blog entry. I have a feeling I know exactly what "adversity" you overcame. I actually wasn't referring to myself when I put the quote on my blog. I was referring to Jon perceiving what I had to say as being threatening in some way. I believe his true character was revealed by the comments you have been leaving me. He could have very easily messaged me on Facebook, but instead, he's decided to call "his people" to take care of me. Maybe he is even writing some of this himself?
If you are talking about how you foolishly tried to create a Kate Gosselin hatesite and FAILED miserably when Kate's husband caught wind of it and had you shut down. Why would you give Jon credit for shutting down my Facebook group? I thought you were supposed to just be a "fan"? It's funny because I hear that Jon told Kevin that HE had my group shut down, and now you are also saying the same thing. If I shut down the group due to some vulgar, nasty comments about Jodi, all of this would lead me to believe that either Jon or his "accomplice" have been harassing me and saying horrible things about Jodi. Why would Jon take credit for it and why would YOU give him credit for it, if he isn't behind this? Is this the hardship you are talking about? And then you talk about how there is good in this world and bad as well. Let me tell you something. First, let me tell you something. The sole reason I started my group was to support Jodi. It was not intended to have anything to do with Kate. I left the group public and I was actually hoping Jon and Kate would read it, and see the loyalty MY family has to each other. The way Jodi has been treated is horrible IMO, and what makes it worse is that it isbeing brought on by "her" extended family.
YOU are the bad in the world. YOU are the scum that has the f&%$ audacity to go public with family secrets and badmouth people within your own family in a public forum. Are you F*&^%kidding me? I certainly did not go public with "family secrets". The only thing I discussed was my opinion on the way Jodi was portrayed in a few episodes, and my opinion on what Jon said about her during the interviews. I never answered any questions about the family. Of course everyone wants to know where the grandparents are, why no one else in the family is involved, etc. But I didn't feel it was my place to comment on that. As I said before, Jodi was the focus of my group, and I didn't discuss anything that didn't deal with her. I actually didn't discuss a lot of things that DO deal with Jodi because the focus of my group was not to portray Kate in a bad light. I was only discussing things from a few episodes, and a lot of what I'm upset about involves "behind the scenes" events. BUT I didn't go there. Now you are woe is me about it because people reacted badly to it. Nothing in my blog would lead you to believe this. You don't know me if you think I'm just going to sit back and have a pity party. "People" didn't react badly. One person/his accomplice have reacted badly. I just wonder what the big threat is? Why is it so bad that I stand up for my sister and show her my support. Why is it threatening that MANY fans show their love and support of Jodi? Well duh you stupid bitch. Of course people are not going to take kindly to some stupid f*@&^ bitch who goes public and talks bad about people they either do not know or people within their own family. Kate and Jon are not MY family, although I do know them and have spent time with them. Don't you think it's a little hypocritical to say this about me, when you are doing the exact same thing you have accused me of doing? What you did was gross and disgusting and now MANY fans of the show associate [you] with traiterous stupid bitch F*&^% C%$$ worst family member ever. Who needs [you] in their family? I think a lot of people would love to have a family member who would put themselves out there to try to do something nice for them. Stand up for them when they aren't being treated fairly. If more families had the loyalty that I have for mine, this world would be a better place. I would prefer not to have my family members be deceitful little c%$#. Nothing I did was deceitful. I actually emailed Jon and welcomed him into my group. And if you're the family member that I suspect you are, you have no room to talk about being deceitful. I'm not sitting behind a computer harassing someone anonymously. You know who I am, and I've never tried to hide it because I haven't done/said anything that should be "secret". I have integrity, and I am NOT a coward. PLEASE don't act the victim here. I certainly am not playing the victim. I chose to vaguely write about my experience on my personal blog that wasn't supposed to be linked to a public discussion board. That was not MY choice. The few people that stood up for you are hateful f%$# wenches themselves whose lives are CONSUMED with bringing Kate Gosselin down. Now you must be talking about what was posted on TWoP. Very interesting...because all of that was deleted within a very short amount of time. The person who posted on TWoP admitted to being the person who also commented on my Facebook group. You're not very good at trying to be sneaky. It's very easy to put two and two together. I actually happen to have a hardcopy transcript of the posts you left on TWoP. I guess I might just have to share that with everyone. If you've got NOTHING nice to say then DON'T say anything at all. I think you should follow your own advice. Or at least don't go around acting like you were wounded from what transpired and act like YOU are the good guy in all of this. [you]=STUPID BITCH. that has a nice ring to it.Now that YOU and a bunch of other hateful bitches are trying to bring Kate Gosselin down. If I wanted to bring Kate down, there are MANY things I could have discussed. I guess that's the difference between you and me. I still feel a small sense of loyalty because Kate is a remote family member. I really want to believe that she doesn't know that I am being harassed and you are saying horrible things about Jodi--the person Kate appreciates and is still involved with their life. I and a few other fans are dedicated to bringing YOU and your f%$# ugly sister down as well. F%$# you and have a nice day. I think there may be a little hope for you after all. You did say "please" and "have a nice day", so that's a start. Before you get your next set of orders, please encourage Jon to read his "Mission Statement" again.
June 25, 2008
I'd like to address some things that my "lovely" commenter had to say. For those of you who are reading my family blog, the post was "The Kindness of Strangers". The black text was the comment left on my personal blog that I mentioned in my previous post.
This is in response to your latest blog entry. I have a feeling I know exactly what "adversity" you overcame. I actually wasn't referring to myself when I put the quote on my blog. I was referring to Jon perceiving what I had to say as being threatening in some way. I believe his true character was revealed by the comments you have been leaving me. He could have very easily messaged me on Facebook, but instead, he's decided to call "his people" to take care of me. Maybe he is even writing some of this himself?
If you are talking about how you foolishly tried to create a Kate Gosselin hatesite and FAILED miserably when Kate's husband caught wind of it and had you shut down. Why would you give Jon credit for shutting down my Facebook group? I thought you were supposed to just be a "fan"? It's funny because I hear that Jon told Kevin that HE had my group shut down, and now you are also saying the same thing. If I shut down the group due to some vulgar, nasty comments about Jodi, all of this would lead me to believe that either Jon or his "accomplice" have been harassing me and saying horrible things about Jodi. Why would Jon take credit for it and why would YOU give him credit for it, if he isn't behind this? Is this the hardship you are talking about? And then you talk about how there is good in this world and bad as well. Let me tell you something. First, let me tell you something. The sole reason I started my group was to support Jodi. It was not intended to have anything to do with Kate. I left the group public and I was actually hoping Jon and Kate would read it, and see the loyalty MY family has to each other. The way Jodi has been treated is horrible IMO, and what makes it worse is that it isbeing brought on by "her" extended family.
YOU are the bad in the world. YOU are the scum that has the f&%$ audacity to go public with family secrets and badmouth people within your own family in a public forum. Are you F*&^%kidding me? I certainly did not go public with "family secrets". The only thing I discussed was my opinion on the way Jodi was portrayed in a few episodes, and my opinion on what Jon said about her during the interviews. I never answered any questions about the family. Of course everyone wants to know where the grandparents are, why no one else in the family is involved, etc. But I didn't feel it was my place to comment on that. As I said before, Jodi was the focus of my group, and I didn't discuss anything that didn't deal with her. I actually didn't discuss a lot of things that DO deal with Jodi because the focus of my group was not to portray Kate in a bad light. I was only discussing things from a few episodes, and a lot of what I'm upset about involves "behind the scenes" events. BUT I didn't go there. Now you are woe is me about it because people reacted badly to it. Nothing in my blog would lead you to believe this. You don't know me if you think I'm just going to sit back and have a pity party. "People" didn't react badly. One person/his accomplice have reacted badly. I just wonder what the big threat is? Why is it so bad that I stand up for my sister and show her my support. Why is it threatening that MANY fans show their love and support of Jodi? Well duh you stupid bitch. Of course people are not going to take kindly to some stupid f*@&^ bitch who goes public and talks bad about people they either do not know or people within their own family. Kate and Jon are not MY family, although I do know them and have spent time with them. Don't you think it's a little hypocritical to say this about me, when you are doing the exact same thing you have accused me of doing? What you did was gross and disgusting and now MANY fans of the show associate [you] with traiterous stupid bitch F*&^% C%$$ worst family member ever. Who needs [you] in their family? I think a lot of people would love to have a family member who would put themselves out there to try to do something nice for them. Stand up for them when they aren't being treated fairly. If more families had the loyalty that I have for mine, this world would be a better place. I would prefer not to have my family members be deceitful little c%$#. Nothing I did was deceitful. I actually emailed Jon and welcomed him into my group. And if you're the family member that I suspect you are, you have no room to talk about being deceitful. I'm not sitting behind a computer harassing someone anonymously. You know who I am, and I've never tried to hide it because I haven't done/said anything that should be "secret". I have integrity, and I am NOT a coward. PLEASE don't act the victim here. I certainly am not playing the victim. I chose to vaguely write about my experience on my personal blog that wasn't supposed to be linked to a public discussion board. That was not MY choice. The few people that stood up for you are hateful f%$# wenches themselves whose lives are CONSUMED with bringing Kate Gosselin down. Now you must be talking about what was posted on TWoP. Very interesting...because all of that was deleted within a very short amount of time. The person who posted on TWoP admitted to being the person who also commented on my Facebook group. You're not very good at trying to be sneaky. It's very easy to put two and two together. I actually happen to have a hardcopy transcript of the posts you left on TWoP. I guess I might just have to share that with everyone. If you've got NOTHING nice to say then DON'T say anything at all. I think you should follow your own advice. Or at least don't go around acting like you were wounded from what transpired and act like YOU are the good guy in all of this. [you]=STUPID BITCH. that has a nice ring to it.Now that YOU and a bunch of other hateful bitches are trying to bring Kate Gosselin down. If I wanted to bring Kate down, there are MANY things I could have discussed. I guess that's the difference between you and me. I still feel a small sense of loyalty because Kate is a remote family member. I really want to believe that she doesn't know that I am being harassed and you are saying horrible things about Jodi--the person Kate appreciates and is still involved with their life. I and a few other fans are dedicated to bringing YOU and your f%$# ugly sister down as well. F%$# you and have a nice day. I think there may be a little hope for you after all. You did say "please" and "have a nice day", so that's a start. Before you get your next set of orders, please encourage Jon to read his "Mission Statement" again.
[1 of 13] Julie's Deleted Posts - What's Done in Secret
What's Done in Secret
June 25, 2008
The measure of a man's real character is what he would do if he knew he never would be found out. ~Thomas Babington Macaulay
I thought I'd fill everyone in on the reason I decided to start this blog. Jodi is truly the sweet, genuine person that she appears to be on TV. There were several events that took place a few weeks ago which really hurt and upset Jodi. So I decided to start a group on Facebook dedicated to Jodi so the fans would be able to show their support for her. I wanted to do something to cheer her up and let her know that she is touching others in a positive way. I received many emails and posts from people sharing so many positive and supportive comments.
Unfortunately, one person had the ruin the fun for others. I decided to close the group, not because I was intimidated, but I didn't want Jodi to be hurt by this person and their nasty comments. I also didn't want any controversy to be attached to her. I had no idea that some would have such a strong opinion about people that they didn't even know. I found it bizarre that some really thought the TV show was "real"--it was like they actually thought they "knew" them.
After the group was closed, this same person decided to attack me in a different public forum. It's very interesting because I wasn't posting on that board. The Facebook group was actually the first time I had posted anything, anywhere. I hadn't watched the show since the first season, and I didn't even know there were discussion boards about the show. In my Facebook group, I only commented on issues that dealt with Jodi. I actually didn't even tell anyone I was Jodi's sister until the day before I closed the group. I didn't answer any personal questions about the family or give away any "family secrets". Although Jon and Kate really aren't my family, I still felt a sense of loyalty and didn't want to cross any lines. I would never put Jodi in a position that would make her uncomfortable or cause problems with them.
After I read what was posted about me, I knew that lines had been crossed and that someone very close to the situation was involved. This person didn't care that I was a remote family member. I decided to let it go. This just showed the maturity level of this person, and what their true character is.
More than a week went by. I was silent. Then a link to my personal blog was discovered and leaked to a discussion board. Obviously this person has nothing better to do with his time than read numerous discussion boards. The same day the link was posted, this same person decided to comment on my blog--trying to send me a not so subtle message. My personal blog is about MY family. I do not blog about the show because it really isn't part of my life, so the comments that were left were completely out of line. That is going a little too far. The things that were said not only attacked me, but also Jodi. It's one thing to come after me, but it went too far to bring Jodi into it. I suspect the person behind this knows me and could very easily talk to me without name calling and threats. Is this the way this person operates...a cowardly cyberbully?? I'm a reasonable person, and if you don't like something I said, just realize that I'm entitled to my opinion. We can discuss it in a mature way, but name calling and threats aren't the way to get what you want. So I now feel compelled to break my silence.
June 25, 2008
The measure of a man's real character is what he would do if he knew he never would be found out. ~Thomas Babington Macaulay
I thought I'd fill everyone in on the reason I decided to start this blog. Jodi is truly the sweet, genuine person that she appears to be on TV. There were several events that took place a few weeks ago which really hurt and upset Jodi. So I decided to start a group on Facebook dedicated to Jodi so the fans would be able to show their support for her. I wanted to do something to cheer her up and let her know that she is touching others in a positive way. I received many emails and posts from people sharing so many positive and supportive comments.
Unfortunately, one person had the ruin the fun for others. I decided to close the group, not because I was intimidated, but I didn't want Jodi to be hurt by this person and their nasty comments. I also didn't want any controversy to be attached to her. I had no idea that some would have such a strong opinion about people that they didn't even know. I found it bizarre that some really thought the TV show was "real"--it was like they actually thought they "knew" them.
After the group was closed, this same person decided to attack me in a different public forum. It's very interesting because I wasn't posting on that board. The Facebook group was actually the first time I had posted anything, anywhere. I hadn't watched the show since the first season, and I didn't even know there were discussion boards about the show. In my Facebook group, I only commented on issues that dealt with Jodi. I actually didn't even tell anyone I was Jodi's sister until the day before I closed the group. I didn't answer any personal questions about the family or give away any "family secrets". Although Jon and Kate really aren't my family, I still felt a sense of loyalty and didn't want to cross any lines. I would never put Jodi in a position that would make her uncomfortable or cause problems with them.
After I read what was posted about me, I knew that lines had been crossed and that someone very close to the situation was involved. This person didn't care that I was a remote family member. I decided to let it go. This just showed the maturity level of this person, and what their true character is.
More than a week went by. I was silent. Then a link to my personal blog was discovered and leaked to a discussion board. Obviously this person has nothing better to do with his time than read numerous discussion boards. The same day the link was posted, this same person decided to comment on my blog--trying to send me a not so subtle message. My personal blog is about MY family. I do not blog about the show because it really isn't part of my life, so the comments that were left were completely out of line. That is going a little too far. The things that were said not only attacked me, but also Jodi. It's one thing to come after me, but it went too far to bring Jodi into it. I suspect the person behind this knows me and could very easily talk to me without name calling and threats. Is this the way this person operates...a cowardly cyberbully?? I'm a reasonable person, and if you don't like something I said, just realize that I'm entitled to my opinion. We can discuss it in a mature way, but name calling and threats aren't the way to get what you want. So I now feel compelled to break my silence.
Just another day in Normalville
From a tipster:
Apparently one of the babysitters got to do something a little fun and different (ie., hanging out on the set with the OCC guys when they filmed the J&K episode) and in her excitement, she foolishly posted a few pics from the day on her family blog.
I was asked not to post the blog link (whatever), but here we have the charming comments from GWoP special agents who seek to make this poor gal (and her family) pay for their role in "the exploitation".
Yep, all perfectly normal stuff. Serena (not her real name) must be a proud, proud woman today!
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edited to remove all the charming comments. They made this post too long and weren't anything you can't already read at GWop or the other umpteen Gosselins boards. It's also been bought to my attention that I wound up posting the full link in another comment, and that upset people. Sorry about that, anonymous poster. You're upset but try best to remember that torch-carrying, mob commentary from anonymous people on the Internet is one thing and one thing only ---- funny!
Keep up the good work, Serena (not your real name).
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Apparently one of the babysitters got to do something a little fun and different (ie., hanging out on the set with the OCC guys when they filmed the J&K episode) and in her excitement, she foolishly posted a few pics from the day on her family blog.
I was asked not to post the blog link (whatever), but here we have the charming comments from GWoP special agents who seek to make this poor gal (and her family) pay for their role in "the exploitation".
Yep, all perfectly normal stuff. Serena (not her real name) must be a proud, proud woman today!
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edited to remove all the charming comments. They made this post too long and weren't anything you can't already read at GWop or the other umpteen Gosselins boards. It's also been bought to my attention that I wound up posting the full link in another comment, and that upset people. Sorry about that, anonymous poster. You're upset but try best to remember that torch-carrying, mob commentary from anonymous people on the Internet is one thing and one thing only ---- funny!
Keep up the good work, Serena (not your real name).
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