Quirky, what she said!
It isn't an us and them thing between ex's. I guess I could count as an old-timer here. I've had to change my moniker due to a plethora of folks showing up that shared a name in common, but I've been here for a bit.
I don't relate to a "newbie" any differently than a forum "oldie." The only difference is that I know the personalities of the oldies better, so I have a fair idea of how far I can push the envelope with them (especially when "playing around.")
The trolls are NOT people that have any interest in "discovery" or explanation. They are here to disrupt YOUR discovery and Lexy's discovery and everyone else that is trying to get to the truth about this cult. That's why we are a bit suspicious when we start seeing the earmarks of past troll visitors.
Cynthia said it right...... the trolls ARE ugly! THey provide proof-positive that this cult trip goes absolutely nowhere. In fact, they provide proof-positive that this cult trip turns people into little ogres! Ugly little cusses, they are! In that, they are in that regard, good to have around. But there is a limit and that limit is when they try to hurt someone here.... especially the "newbies" IMHO!
I'm not as sensitive to their disgusting outbursts that come from "that place in their heart." Screw "that place!" At any rate, that is probably the major difference between and "oldie ex" here and a "newbie ex." The oldies have got a slightly thicker skin...... they've been through this nonsense with the trolls many times. As an example (and please forgive me Jim): Just watch what happens when a new ex here is viciously attacked by a troll! Jim, even if he has exchanged some coloful words with the new ex, will be the first to go on the offensive! I've seen it time and again! I don;t care what he thinks of you as a person....... just watch what happens if he sees you getting attacked by a troll! I would like to believe that that applies to all of us "oldies!"