Oh, My, what happenend? I cannot believe it, Shannon! I'm so sad hearing this:-(. I always looked forward to see your daily outfits and you were such a great inspiration! Your decision scares me a lot--shall I too get back to flash out my face from my outfits, like at the very beginnings? It was so hard to decide on putting me out there together with my face....and did it only for this great community! Oh, my...! :-(. Please consider finding a solution for your comming back! I know there has to be one!

I'll miss your wonderful outfit posts, but I know you'll still be putting together totally fab outfits and impressing your new coworkers. Best of luck with the excellent new job, and please do come back if you feel comfortable with it in the future.

I really don't have anything to add to what the others have said, other than to say, it would be wonderful if you could find a solution that didn't involve leaving YL. it won't be the same without you. I will miss you so much - your openness, your energy, your positive outlook & your of course your wonderful outfits.

I am so sorry that things led to you leaving us, Shannon. I cannot imagine how WIW posts could cause you stress, but I understand needing a break. We are always here to welcome you back, and best of luck with your new position.

So sorry to hear that, Shannon! I'll miss your kind, thoughtful voice and your style.

Oh, I am so sad ! Though it is not about me. I support your decision to do what needs to bring you peace.

I also didn't see that thread. If indeed it is like others have said, then they may be right in saying that a compromise might be not mentioning co-workers, but rather focusing on you. I do hope that you can find a balance that would allow you to come back.

Best of luck and thank you for the pleasure, wit and laughter that you have added to my life.

XXXXXXXXX

Well, I thought you must be joking when I read this Shannon, but alas not.
I will always think of you when I wear my 'potato-stretched' shoes thanks to your advice.
Wishing you all the very best, Love and Light always.

I will miss your great posts, I am sorry that you are leaving and I wish you the best in your new job.

I will miss your WIW and your interesting threads, but wish you the very best with your new work and your life plans.

First of all, thankyou Shannon for saying goodbye. That says so much about your generosity and innate courtesy.
Second, oh darn! Your going will leave a gap in the forum that I will sorely miss. Thankyou for the insights you have shared and the style inspiration of your posts.
We are all making our way in a new world and these early years of social networking are tumultuous. Old fashioned manners are being reshaped and your decision is a part of that. I am sending you the most positive and respectful of thoughts.
Penny

So sorry you are leaving Shannon. You will be missed. Best of luck in all that you do.

I will miss you too, dear Shannon. I do understand why you are choosing to do what you are - I didn't really get to read the whole thread though. If you need to chat, you can always PM me

Shannon, I am sorry to see you go, though I understand your reasoning. I will really miss your charming, open presence and your style: Fearless and fashion forward, but somehow also accessible and practical. I wish you every success at your new job and hope to see you back in the future. Much love!

Dear Shannon: I consider you a fashion sister of sorts -- a kindred spirit -- and I will miss you.

Since I spent 20 years as a "Pastor's Wife," often living without a name because people called me ...."the Pastor's Wife." I know well the nature of living in a fishbowl. Just a couple of things to ponder:

1. I am proud of my participation on a public forum. I have learned how to connect with a very diverse set of women that I would never meet in my own community. I've learned alot for Angie, but seeing her ideas brought to life by women all over the world is amazing. I think I've mastered the technical tools and the web-etiquette required, for the most part, and these skills are a way of staying current and would be an asset in many jobs. Participation in virtual communities is actually a component of many 21st century jobs!

2. Early on in my husband's ministry, I made a decision to try to be true to myself and free others to do the same. Have I taken criticism? Hell, yeah (warning: cursing on a public forum). Boldness is an asset, and sometimes I have to apologize and backtrack a bit, but I'd rather do that than, as you say, "censor" myself. Your outspokenness comes from your creative energy -- you are fully engaged and not a drone. The world needs more of you!

3. Could you consider the following?
--- taking a new screen name, maybe "Transconna Style"
--- Deleting your first photo in a WIW post so your pic isn't visible on the
home page?
--- obscuring some details about your workplace in your posts?

I will miss your WIWs terribly. I relied on your fab style for a morning pick me up and often inspiration.

Shannon- thanks for all you have taught me with your fashion focus and willingness to share. You will be missed. I wish you the best with your new position and the peace that comes from doing what is right for you at any given time.

Oh my -- Beth Ann's wisdom made me burst into tears!! Both for what she said, and how she says it.

BETH ANN, you are not just a DIVA, you are a GODDESS!!

Honestly -- these are such wise and true reflections and I could not have said it better. We can be ourselves AND be public. And yes - that's right - it's a skill to participate successfully on such a forum -- one that you and Beth Ann have mastered.

I so enjoy all your posts, I don't know what precipitated it, and I didnt read all the previous notes, but maybe you just need to adjust to your new job and then come back???

FWIW, I don't want to be 'found out' at work either so I (obviously) shortened my name (my skin isn't thick enough for any crticisms, work or on-line).

Please return when you are ready, I look at your and MarkK's pic. EVERYDAY!

Take care

For what it's worth Shannon, you have been one of my favourite posters here on YLF. I have not been a member of this forum for very long but I found that I always looked forward to your daily posts. You will be sorely missed and I will think of you every time I wear my Foxy Olsen t-shirt.

Shannon, I am sorry to read this update. I echo what everyone has said, especially MaryK. I too have a job that makes it likely I will be chewed out publicly on occasion, and I've pulled back on some of my posting here as a result. But everyone has the right to their hobbies and passions, and I don't think it has to be all or nothing.

I don't know what was said on the thread as my post was the last one I read, but I imagine people were feeling protective of you, your privacy and your new job?

The only other thing I have to add is this: PLEASE don't feel you can't come back (once you've thought this out) just because you said you were leaving. I see in my work how hard it is for people to change once there's an ultimatum out there, and that is unfortunate. Maybe think of these posts as me and others clapping in hopes of a return to the stage - it ain't over till the lights go on and the security guards start tapping their feet, right?

If you have made a final decision, know that I respect that and will miss your enthusiasm, joy and incredible style tremendously.

Oh Shannon, my first inclination is not be so gentle and polite and understanding as others have been on this thread and just beg you to reconsider! You are truly one of my inspirations here, not just your amazing style when it comes to dressing but your amazing style as a human being. I did not see the thread in question so can't say anything about that, but Beth Ann and others have given you wonderful suggestions if they apply to the situation.

That said, I will try to be mature and accept your decision while secretly hoping you will change your mind. Whatever you decide, you have my best wishes and admiration.

I want to thank you all for your love and support. It means tons to me.

Let me clarify that my decision was not because of anything in particular said on the thread in question. It's hard to explain.

I'm an extremely emotional person and base a great deal of my decisions on how I feel about things. Maybe I'm over reacting; maybe I'm overly tired and stressed so feeling a little sensitive; maybe I'm paranoid; maybe I'm just nuts! But this feels right at the moment.

Maybe I need to find a way to participate on the forum that is more comfortable. Maybe I need to be more mature.

I will undoubtedly be back with my tail between my legs begging forgiveness because I will have missed you all.

AAAAAH! Since I caught you here, let me say this - I was thinking about what I've changed, intentionally or not, and it's basically that I still post on other people's threads, but post less of my own WIWs and K/R pics. More theoretical discussions, fewer specific ones. Does that make sense?

No need to beg forgiveness - come back like a rock star when you are ready, with your usual flair and verve!

Not as much as we will miss you Big hugs to you Shannon.

When you come back (WHEN, not if!), there will be nothing for us to forgive. Everyone sometimes needs a break, but when you come back we will celebrate!

I am gobsmacked! I will miss you so oh so much and will definitely be left with one less source of outfit inspiration. I do hope that you may one day find a way to participate without feeling you have to censor yourself. :_(

I too love what Beth Ann has said.

And you don't have to come back with your "tail between your legs". Just with your "semi-tuck".

: )

I did not read the post in question that led to this decision, but if the decision is final then add me to the long list of sad Fabbers that will miss your great style and wonderful personality.

As you know, I once too tried to leave this forum, but the YLF force is quite strong! I only stayed away for 5 months, LOL! I'm not on here as often but I think I've found a workable balance for my lifestyle while still feeling a part of this wonderful community.

I hope you will find a happy medium too.

I am so glad your new post sounds bit more promising :). Please come back with a bang! I will miss you and your smile.

I have enjoyed your posts...I do understand your feelings about putting too much of yourself out there...This is the reason that I do not participate as much as I would like...
And I do understand your emotional responses to things...I believe I remember you are a March baby, too...This just brings its own sensitivities and feelings...My very best to you...