I'm here to clear some things up

[Ava]

I'm here to clear some things up. My goal was to leave DU quietly and peacefully, but that obviously did not happen. Yes, I am leaving DU. This is not caused by any one person at all. Yes, I've been attacked by some people and called names, but internet name calling doesn't bother me. It's something that I've been thinking about for a while. I've been so busy lately I rarely have free time for my own forum let alone DU. DU has also been a very hostile atmosphere lately with all of the flame wars. I don't know if this is because of the stress of the upcoming elections, or the situation over the middle east, or what else, but I just know that I need to get away from it for a while. I really have enjoyed being here at DU and I have met some wonderful people. Ya'll have been incredibly supportive of me and my work and i thank you for that. Good luck with you all and I'll try to pop in GD every now and then to say hi. You can always get in touch with my through my website.

Peace!

- Ava

[jpgray]

1. Take a break, and come back soon

:hi:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

2. Bye! I'll miss you.

Come back and visit.

:hug:
:hi:

[FuzzySlippers]

3. Thanks for clearing things up, Ava!

:hug:

[miss_american_pie]

That's very classy of you

Take care of yourself.

[Misunderestimator]

14. Very classy.

She gets big props for that.

[Richard Steele]

4. Thank you so much for clearing this up.

Just don't stay away forever, okay? :hug:

[Taverner]

5. We'll miss you :)

I hope you come by and see us again.

[swag]

6. Thanks for checking in.

I'll see you around your blog.

Best to you.

[auntAgonist]

7. thank you Ava

I hope this will stop all the nastiness and rumour mongering. I wish you well dear in everything you strive to do. Enjoy life, keep making videos and thank you.

aA
kesha

[SeattleGirl]

8. Take care of yourself, Ava.

Your website -- and you -- have really been garnering attention (unfortunately, not all positive), so it is understandable that you would choose to spend more time with it. I will definitely be keeping an eye on your website, as it is one of the best out there.

I will look forward to your occasional posts, and will stay in contact with you via your website. Bless you, dear Ava, for all that you have done, and continue to do. :hug:

[progmom]

9. hey you

Keep up the good fight. We'll always have your back if you need us. :hug:

[Haole Girl]

I'm making a cameo appearance, Ava, just to say...

I love you!!! :loveya:

And, hugs! :pals:

[Floogeldy]

25. Hey, who let you out of your cage?

Heh heh. ;)

[Haole Girl]

27. Who said I was let out?

LOL

[Floogeldy]

30. LOL

;)

[myrna minx]

10. Take care of yourself.

Take a break...and please come back when you feel refreshed. :hi:

[Gormy Cuss]

11. Bye bye, Ava.

Will look forward to seeing you on the every now and then trips here.
:hi:

[Misunderestimator]

12. Thanks for the clarification, Ava.

You'll always have support here. I hope that you don't stay away long.

[billyskank]

13. DU is like that

:hug:

[Kajsa]

15. Thank you, Eva.

We will miss you!

Please stay in touch
with us.

Hopefully, things will calm down, now.

:hug:

[derby378]

40. "Eva?"

Sorry, couldn't help myself...

[Kajsa]

44. Sorry! Mispelled 'Ava'.

It's so friggin hot, I forgot how to spell!

That and the fact that Eva is a very popular
Swedish name.- See, I'm thinking in Swedish!

I got it right earlier, today.


http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=5413674&mesg_id=5414128

[underpants]

16. *Hi!*

:hi:

[Maddy McCall]

17. I don't know what happened, but I wish you the best.

You are wise beyond your years.

[Beausoir]

18. Wow. You really are a remarkable young woman. Best of luck.

Sorry you got caught up in the childishness that sometimes goes on here.

[plcdude]

19. well that is understandable

but know that the vast majority of people support you here and will continue to do so.

[hwmnbn]

20. Thanks for taking the time.....

to clear that up. You know you are always welcome here. Come back when you're ready.:hug:

[malta blue]

21. Ava

Take care and keep up the amazing work.
Hope to see you back here.
Peace

[MsKandice01]

22. Good luck, Ava...

Keep up the good fight.

[Guava Jelly]

23. Peace and good luck to you Ava

Hope to see you around..
Be happy and keep up the good work.

[Floogeldy]

24. Look me up when you turn 21!

Heh heh. Stay groovy, baby. ;)

[hwmnbn]

56. umm... get in line, Floogeldy.....

<--------The back is that way! :smoke:

[Nicole]

26. Good Night & Good Luck!

Take care & good luck with everything you're doing. I'm sure I'll see you, or references to your videos, around. :toast:

[Deja Q]

28. Hope to see you back one day!

:hug:

K&R

[asthmaticeog]

29. Thanks for clearing the air.

Keep up the good work.

[Catchawave]

31. Thanks for "clearing the air" !

And much luck, love and laughter to you and your very promising future :hi:

And no, you aren't leaving DU, somehow, DU managed to leave you :hug:

[SKKY]

32. Ava, Democraticunderground.com needs you..

...and I think you should stick around.

[NewWaveChick1981]

33. You've got a lot on your plate, sweetie. Please come

back and visit us when you can. :hug: I wish you the best!

[LaurenG]

34. Ava

I hope to see you again soon. I remember the first video you posted for us and how amazing it was and then when you told us your age if was that much more incredible.

You are a delightful person and you've got a great head on your shoulders. I appreciate EVERYTHING that you have done and are trying to do. You have a great future ahead of you and I wish you nothing but the best.

:cry: :hug:

[Zomby Woof]

35. Best of luck!

:hi: Peace to you, too, friend!

[Writer]

36. Miss Ava, places like DU are so unimportant in the big picture.

It's you and your future that takes precedence. Live it to the fullest, and don't think twice about leaving an online community to concentrate on what truly is important.

Best of luck to you.

Writer.

[TheFriendlyAnarchist]

37. I second that

[blm]

72. Completely agree with Writer - - but, DU does make a GREAT place to visit

and catch up or sound an alarm. So I'm sure you'll be doing more than just saying Hi.

[meegbear]

38. GOOD LUCK WITH ALL YOUR ENDEVORS!!

:hug:

[dpbrown]

39. You continue to inspire me, Ava

Don't let the naysayers get you down. You're doing great work.


:yourock:

[derby378]

41. Come back soon, Ava!

We'll leave the light on for ya.

:loveya:

[NJ Democrats]

42. Thanks for telling us

And I do hope you come back!

[txwhitedove]

43. We love you Ava, and admire all your work. We'll be checking

into your blog. Warm wishes and hugs.

:hug:

[GardeningGal]

45. I hope you'll check in from time to time as your schedule allows

It certainly has been a little crazy around here for a little while. I think stress and frustration is getting to some people. You're the best judge of what's best for you so I'll just wish you well and hope that you will come back occasionally to let us know how/what you're doing. You give many of us hope for the future.

[tinfoil tiaras]

46. Yes! Do check in every once and a while

I'm sorry for all the people (on DU and not on DU) that have been saying mean things and I just wish you the best. You're living many people's dreams (which i think is pretty darn cool). And I wish you tons of luck with not only that but in life too.

:)

[merh]

47. thanks for all you do, Ava

and thanks for giving us hope!

Best of wishes to you. :patriot:

[Dangerously Amused]

48. Hey Ava.

It's understandable. Everybody needs a break from this place once in a while. Please come back when you are ready. You will be missed.


Best to you.


:hug:

[Arkham House]

49. Keep up the fight...

...there are always dragons to slay, and you'll bag more than your share in your life...thanks for gracing us with your presence...

[Callalily]

50. I have been quietly

supporting you and the incredible work that you do. It's understandable that you take a break from here. You've got more important things on your plate, and most importantly, you should be taking care of YOU first. As you have guessed, you are well loved here, and we'll always be here to support you.

I'm sending you my guardian angel. Call on her whenever you need a little something. She's used to doing extra duty.

And remember Ava, you are truly an inspiration to everyone!

[hwmnbn]

51. I want one too.....

I want one too!!!




This is too much, Simply Fugue. I love it!!

[Callalily]

53. You're more than

welcome to borrow her when you feel the need hwmnbn. She's used to multi-tasking.

[xchrom]

52. bye Miss Ava -- you're gonna do great things!

it was a pleasure to become acquainted with your efforts!

[XemaSab]

54. I'm sorry I called you an anti-Yankee.

:(

[Floogeldy]

60. You little tart!

:o

[Vidar]

55. Goodbye & good luck.

[u4ic]

57. Ava,

with young people like you, there is hope.

You're such an important part of DU, but if you feel you have to go, to get out there and continue to make a difference, than follow your heart. Your contribution to the political sphere at large is much more important.

Wishing you peace, success and happy sailing. :D :hug:

[Gold Metal Flake]

58. No matter where you go, it will be easy to find you.

All anyone must do is seek out the good in humanity, and there you will be.

Farewell and take care.

[NewJeffCT]

59. You will be missed Ava

I'm sorry some folks made you feel unwelcome. You will be sorely missed.

Democrats have been engaged in circular firing squad tactics since before my parents were born, and I'm sure yours as well. Unfortunately, it means forums like this can get a bit messy & ugly at times.

I always like to mention the Will Rogers quote from over 70 years ago that is just as true today as it was back then: "I'm not a member of an organized political party - I'm a Democrat."

Best wishes to you on what I am sure will be a very successful and rewarding life.

Good luck.

[WritingIsMyReligion]

61. As always, Ava--You are the homie to end all homies.

;) ;)

Kick ass and love it, every second!

:hug:

[Anarcho-Socialist]

62. Thank you for your time here

I hope that whatever you do will be fun and fulfilling. We're better for knowing you.

[AirmensMom]

63. Come back when you feel like it.

Meanwhile, I'll be keeping an eye out for new videos on your website. :hi: Thanks for all the good work you do. :grouphug:

[DemsRBetterLovers]

64. hey i got my account pulled from me

cuz some repugs got on my PC one nite...sorry to hear about it.

[GalleryGod]

65. Ava, you got Major Game, Darlin' ! Go about your work.

At 15, Jr. High must be a fresh memory? Well, that's what major portions of DU are...a Jr. High cafeteria: Kool Kids Table, Goth Kids over there, Nerds there,Outcasts over yonder,Pathetic,Lonely Losers Table in the left corner(but self appointed'Stars' in this galaxy).


Go get 'em,Kiddo!!!!!!

[Joe Fields]

66. I'm sorry to see you leave, Ava.

Enough morons here to make you shake your head. Good luck to you.

[GirlinContempt]

67. Cool.

Hope you enjoyed your vacation

[ContraBass Black]

68. I enjoyed your posts, and regret your departure.

If I see something that I think might interest you, I'll get in touch.

[uppityperson]

69. Bye Ava, been a bit tense here recently, will miss you

I very much understand. sigh. peace to you and rock on

[driver8]

70. Ava is the shiznit!! I am going to miss her. n/t

[graywarrior]

71. Bye AVA!

:hi: Hi, AVA!!!!