Sorry - Apology from "Samarai Jenn" about the entire fake story

[okiemommy]

okiemommy wrote:

We were chasing this story all day long, the mods and Nifty. I, for one, am exhausted. I wanted to say something to the people who cared and prayed for a poor mother who lost a child but who didn't even exist:

Do not feel that you did anything wrong by caring for a fellow human being who seemed to be having a rough go of it. This was a very complex little set of lies, complete with text messages to unsuspecting BYC members. It's not on you, it's on the perpetrator. No one need feel stupid or gullible. You cared. Nothing wrong with that. One person expressed their suspicions to us and we took it from there. It turned into something no one could have predicted. You are wonderful, caring, compassionate folks.

Thank you for saying that. Really. It helped smile

where did that quote come from?? new rule no going back and editing, its hard enough to keep up with the current posts.

lol page 5-ish I think, not sure of the post number. Speckled Hen posted the part I was quoting.​

 

[bulldog-girl]

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I agree Terrie-Don't let what happend cause any more trouble. Lesson learned. Through this and as a fairly new member, I was absolutly amazed at the love and care the "chicken folk" has shown. Everyone should be proud that they gave so selflessly. Even if it was a "false alarm. "

 

[LilPeeps]

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Ditto! That was great!

Agreed!

 

[Feathers Acres]

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Thats my exact point, and remember they even made a myspace with someone ELSES photo's! all those memories and pictures that are important to someone else being ployed off as someone elses own. Wow
I would take it to court especialy if it was copyrighted pictures. See how much money the guy who repainted the picture of Obama someone photographed got sued for. Just sad, really.

 

[Quail_Antwerp]

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Thats my exact point, and remember they even made a myspace with someone ELSES photo's! all those memories and pictures that are important to someone else being ployed off as someone elses own. Wow
I would take it to court especialy if it was copyrighted pictures. See how much money the guy who repainted the picture of Obama someone photographed got sued for. Just sad, really.

I think what bothers me most is those are REAL babies they posted pics of, REAL parents with those babies...I hope the REAL babies in those pics are doing wonderfully.
And the belly painting picture?????

I would be MAD that someone took MY kids pictures and posted them on a forum.

 

[speckledhen]

I posted the comment below because someone PMd me that they felt really stupid for being duped. No need for that. No need to apologize for caring about another human's trials and tribulations or praying for someone.

We were chasing this story all day long, the mods and Nifty. I, for one, am exhausted. I wanted to say something to the people who cared and prayed for a poor mother who lost a child but who didn't even exist:

Do not feel that you did anything wrong by caring for a fellow human being who seemed to be having a rough go of it. This was a very complex little set of lies, complete with text messages to unsuspecting BYC members. It's not on you, it's on the perpetrator. No one need feel stupid or gullible. You cared. Nothing wrong with that. One person expressed their suspicions to us and we took it from there. It turned into something no one could have predicted. You are wonderful, caring, compassionate folks.​

 

[gumpsgirl]

This is all I have to say...

 

[mom'sfolly]

I followed this, but I became doubtful when the cascade of horrible events began....car accident, child in hospital with undiagnosable illness, premature birth, still birth and NICU. Mommy was awfully fast with the emails also. I think most people who had undergone a c-section, lost a child and had 3 kids in the hospital would not have enough time to chat with people on a chicken forum..

But, I did buy in for awhile. I think this behaviour is reprehensible!!!! Thank you, Nifty and all for tracking this down and rooting it out. I feel sad for all of us who followed the story with the belief that people tell the truth. And I feel sorry for a person who is so desperate for attention and amusement that pulling people's heartstrings becomes a game.

And a final bravo to all of us who care enough to follow other's stories, and offer sympathy, support, prayers and well wishes. This is a caring group, and just because some blighted, low-life, scum-sucking nincomepoop takes advantage, we can keep on knowing that compassion and empathyare what makes us decent human beings.

 

[RockyToggRanch]

That person is getting what she wanted. She's not worth the energy you're giving her. Walk away...take a breath...smile..and trust that you are needed elsewhere.

 

[shelleyb1969]

Ok, I'm getting over my utter shock about this. And now I have a question...I am NOT an internet/cyberspace genius, so can someone please tell me how/if "Luke" will be stopped from re-joining BYC using a different name?