I wouldn’t trouble myself with being offended, mildly or otherwise. I mean that quite honestly- it’s just the internet, after all. 
Plus, I would hope that as an ex Navy SEAL, you’d appreciate and more than understand a healthy dose of skepticism- your career was based on not trusting an ol’ person telling any ol’ story.
Actually, having grown up in a small town, I have no problem believing justanoldvet’s story. As Guinastasia should be aware, there’s an old saying, “All that is necessary for good to succeed is for good to do nothing” and there are a lot of people out there who are willing to let evil succeed rather than inconveniencing themselves unneccesarily. Besides, his way of speaking reminds me of a couple of “old vets” I know and respect, for whatever small amount that’s worth.
justanoldvet, I like the idea of having a neighborhood get-together to discuss what to do about this woman. If you want to disguise or downplay what you’re up to, make it a holiday open house party. It may make crazy Debbie crazier and more paranoid ("It’s not paranoia if they really are plotting against you;) ), but it will give you a chance to compare notes on what’s worked and what hasn’t. Also, if a bunch of you go to the local government and/or news media, it will make it clear this is a real, on-going problem, rather than a dispute between two neighbors which got out of hand.
Good luck to you, sir. I look forward to reading more from you.
By the way, j666, when are you going to get around to sticking around?
Yes, I did notice that after the fact as I said in post #94 above.
It does seem…interesting.
To say the least.
Sidetrack:
How did you do that? I had a pretty good dog - he would always wait at street corners for me - but if I wasn’t there he would eat anything from anyone. How do you train a dog to NOT do something, especially when you aren’t there?
This is the gist of what I was about to post. More than one serial killer tortured animlas or smaller children in their youth. That boy deserves not pity, only iron hard, un-relenting, do-not-back down boundaries, and harsh reprisals for crossing them, lest you end up the first victim when he forays into murder. The other children, maybe there is hope for if they can be got out of that environment. Maybe with heavy duty counseling they can be brought to a day in which they decide to break the cycle of abuse, and go out and be good, kind and compassionate citizens.
Not to hijack, but, unfortunately no, things have not gotten better. They have not gotten better because she seems damned well determined to keep them from getting better. I’ve not posted any updates or any of her latest shenanigans because I figure y’all are probably just about sick of hearing it; it’s bad enough I’m as boring as I am. I don’t need to be known as a one-trick-pony as well. 
Methinks thou are mistaken: I’ve not changed my username
( Tell you a secret: I don’t know -how- )
What hostility? I’m just trying to stand up for the guy. Don’t take it personally.
Don’t let Guinastasia bother you; she’s just attention-starved.
And–as usual whenever the topic of child abuse (both abuse of children and abuse of others by children) comes up–the fear machine is chugging along nicely.
with Phantom, I did it this way:
I tossed a round steak on the ground in front of him.
When he went for it, I gave his leash a sharp tug, and said “NO”
After the bazillionth time, he got the idea.
Then I moved on to having a friend offer him a treat. Same routine: a sharp “NO”, and lavish rewards when he got the idea.
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ETA is a board abbreviation: It means Edited To Add.
Basically, when someone uses it they’ve realized that their post wasn’t saying quite what they wanted (or someone else’s post that they were responding to was changed within that Poster’s five minute limit) and so they quick edit their own post.
A couple of other abbreviations that I’ve only seen on this board:
IIRC - If I Recall Correctly
IANAL or IANAD or whatever profession might be appropriate - I Am Not a Lawyer or I Am Not A Doctor
AIUI - As I Understand It
There is a good list of all sorts of things here, IIRC. 
Oh, and if you’re serious about wanting to change your User Name check out this thread. They’re both stickies (threads that stay on the top of the active thread list in the appropriate forum) in the About This Message Board (ATMB) forum.
I’ll say this once… then drop it.
I fully realize that there are some folks that claim to have been in the SEALs that never even made it to BUD/S, much less through it ( may they all rot in hell ). My personal feelings is that doing so shits on every guy that wore /wears the Trident.
I also realize that this may seem far fetched. Let me just say this , once, for the record, and, as I said: I’ll shut up and say no more…
( not to be rude, but your belief, or lack of same, really doesn’t matter: what is, is. I don’t feel I have anything to prove: I’m too old and too tired to really give a damn what anyone thinks about me. Obviously, I’d prefer to be thought of as a worthy member of this community, honorable and honest. If that’s not the case; no problem; I can go elsewhere, ring the bell on this experience, and never think about it twice, if it comes to that.
I consider myself a man of Honor. I don’t have wealth,I’m no one important… just a guy that served his Country to the best of his ability. The fact I was a SEAL is easily verified. I believe such can even be done online via VERISEAL.
I gave the name of the city in which I live ( Manitowoc ); the reports of the police chief being fired, etc are easily located online.
Can I prove every word of what I’ve said? No.
Am I telling the truth? Yes.
Obviously, I’m subjective, and I’m sure that “Crazy Debbie” and her kids have a different version of the events, both involving myself and not. Nonetheless… I am giving what I believe to be an honest accounting. My purpose was to “vent my spleen”, or, put simply, to bitch. Had no other motivation; and did not expect the replies I have received.
I can see no reason I would lie, especially about being a former Navy SEAL. What would be the point? What would be my motivation?
Case as may be: you , and everyone else for that matter, is welcome to believe whatever you like. In terms of the situation with “Crazy Debbie” especially. not a problem. I do, I admit, find it offensive as hell to be questioned about being a former SEAL. I would class such as reprehensible, to say the least. Kinda like guys that claimed to be in the Nam, but never were: it soils and fouls what every guy that went there and gave his all, his blood, his guts, his life, everything did. I may be a lot of things… but I am not that soulless, dishonorable, vile, etc.
'nuff said
Hey, man, don’t accuse me of not believing you or not welcoming you to the Dope. I was trying to stick up for you, and I also paid you a compliment by comparing you to Master Wang-Ka.
I am VERY sorry… I obviously replied to the wrong post.
Please accept my apologies
I don’t mind the story being doubted… it’s the fact of my Service, and being a Former SEAL I was/am offended by.
Yes, I realize some <expletives deleted> scum may lie about such. However, whilst I may be a lot of things, THAt kind of scum I am not.
Thanks for the info. 
No problem. I appreciate your apology and your explanation by PM. Shit happens; don’t worry about it.
I was wrong, and fessing up and apologizing was the honorable thing to do.
Thank you for accepting the apology.
My bad. I should have previewed.