<p>Loonie, USNA69, and Candidate A, make valid points and I agree with them. Unfortunately, the nature and dynamics of this forum changed drastically when one particular individual joined. It went from mostly candidates/potential applicants sharing information with each other and sometimes a mid/cadet, to one person monopolizing almost every thread. In the process this person often gives wrong information; insults anyone who has a different point of view; berates applicants thus driving them away from a good source of information; and appears to have a personality disorder.</p>
<p>I'd like to apologize for my part of going off track on this thread. </p>
<p>I was so excited that my son got in (not more than he, I can assure you). I made mistakes.</p>
<p>I'll be retiring for a while. Someone semi-hijacked a name that meant a lot to me. Nurseypoo was a nickname of one of my very first patients, who died of liver cancer. I was called that by her every day I took care of her, till she passed. It's kind of a shame it was made fun of by someone. She was a truly special patient.</p>
<p>Blessings to you all.</p>
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<p>Yeah, but we got rid of Confused23 long ago...</p>
<p>I think it is time for everyone to calm down abit.</p>
<p>Looney: I am sorry you don't find the posts on this site entirely to your satisfaction. If that be the case, perhaps you would be more comfortable elsewhere....perhaps you might want to start a section of your own, entitled "prospective students only".... I would be curious to see how much help you would garner, however it would be interesting to see.</p>
<p>Truth be told, the parents post more on the academy sites as our mids, coasties, zoomies, newbies and kaydets are kept very, very busy indeed....something these posts do a great job in highlighting. Some mids find their way on to posting here and there.... but it is not their priority, by any means... </p>
<p>So I would suggest one of three options:
Petetion to start a section for "prospective candidates only."
If you find the site helpful, then wade through the posts.
If not, don't.
It's quite simple really.</p>
<p>As for "helo" parents..... personally, I find your comment out of order. It would appear you are just starting this process... you have no idea of what it entails, what the applicants have faced, and how the parents have/have not mentored and guided the process. Assumptions can be a dangerous thing. The Naval Academy prides itself in having "midshipmen of character"... I would venture to say that, should you decide to visit, you will not find one of them directing barbs to anyone- especially parents. May I remind you that you have no idea who you are adressing on these forums, and comments such as "blatering on," "posting on every thread," "helo parents," etc. demonstrate a lack of tolerance- and maturity- on only one part- yours. Is that the foot you wish to put forward? I don't know you from a hole in the wall- but what has registered thus far is "arrogant".... please prove me wrong! </p>
<p>The very fact that parents, alumni, mids and others take time out of their day, motivated predominantly by those with a keen interest in the USNA and USN, is exceptional- and the last thing they (we) need are the ill-natured comments from those just joining the ranks.</p>
<p>What you will find is that no matter what question is asked, those that have BTDT, to one extent or another, will take the time to do their very best in answering it. What you will find is that there is no "one" answer to anything... the admissions process can be daunting for some, and having insights from personal experiences of those that have gone through the process...with a successful outcome, is of particular help....just as much can be learned from those unsuccessful in the process....</p>
<p>usna09mom- I would beg you to please stop the taunts- they are thinly veiled, and I thought we all agreed to move on to a higher level. No one wants to drive anyone from this site....and while we might have to agree to disagree at times, we can still remain civil in the process. No offense intended, so hopefully no offense taken.</p>
<p>As for threads, they often venture into unplanned territory... conversation is a dynamic process, and usually someone will step up as a "process checker" snapping us all back to the item in question...</p>
<p>One final note- and then I will stop hijacking the thread... "you get one chance to make a first impression".... and you can spend a lifetime trying to correct it if you misstep.</p>
<p>Best of luck everyone- now I will return you to the reguarly scheduled programming....</p>
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Here Here!</p>
<p>I'd like to say a great, big, hearty "Hear! Hear!" to navy2010's post!
After my son received his LOA from USNA, I joined this forum and though I post little, I peruse often. I have found the parental input extremely interesting and tremendously helpful (as well as the mids' but, as someone pointed out, they have very little time to post)!
My son possibly going off to the Academy doesn't correlate with a sudden end to my parenting. And, if I can somehow help him (and myself) by joining this forum and garnering tips and information from the BTDT crowd, both parents and mids, then I'm most definitely going to do just that!
As for the one-liners, I think it might sometimes be nice or helpful if they were sent in private messages but, honestly, how difficult is it to skip right over them if you don't happen to be interested? If you yourself hope/intend to head off to a Service Academy and haven't developed the ability to quickly scan material, this forum could be a great place for honing that skill 'cause I guarantee you'll need it :) .
As for usna09mom's comments, I find them a bit amusing for if you do a simple search of this member's posts, I believe you'll find many of them to be inappropriate for the forums in which they are found and often rather combative, too. I.E., I think most would agree that political discussions do not belong in any of the Service Academy forums. "The plank in one's own eye" might just apply here.
Anyway, to all of you out there helping us "newbies", I offer up a heartfelt "Thanks!!!".</p>
<p>Well said!!</p>
<p>yea between the 3 main alumni here and the parents of all the midshipmen, ive had a lot of questions answered. If you want to find out about the academy you can always go read a pamphlet, theres tons of inof about it everywhere, but this place is helpful b/c of all the people that went there or know family or friends that are there. So thanks for your help as I continue to impatiently wait for my appointment! :)</p>
<p>Wow. Navy2010, you're my hero. Loved it. Look guys.... When it comes down to the wire & that appointment is in hand, there are so many questions you'll have. Where else are you gonna find somebody that actually cares that you pack the right underwear so you don't get your butt in a wringer (so to speak). Where else are you going to find some one who is at the academies to help steer you towards a more successful beginning. Right here! The good outweighs the bad. Its easy to bypass stuff that isn't useful to you. </p>
<p><em>noogie to Loonie</em> Ya can't beat us so you may as well join us. You got adopted in anyhow.</p>
<p>It's like one BGO told me last week ... "Do you get the idea you're now part of a big family?"</p>
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<p>Brother, ain't that the truth!</p>
<p>It seems so. And every family needs a some black sheep, ba ba. :confused: :cool:</p>