I am truly flattered by the development of my own thread here. It truly is deserving and I want to thank Lacey for her recognition. However, I have never slung mud or derailed any discussion on this forum. If anything, I have attempted to bring some object truth and grace to this barren sadistic landscape. I, unlike all of you, have no political agenda nor do I personally dislike any of you; ignorant as you may be. I simply think your subjective manipulation of the facts does not represent reality or the truth. But then, if you had a good grasp of the truth you probably wouldn't be so bitterly trying to exorcize your own demons by projecting your own shortcomings on others. But thanks for the thread anyway!
Please stop using the screen name Johnny Ringo, or any other variant that someone might confuse with John Ringo, the author.
What a small world it is. The "John Ringo" who is my co-author (shall we say the
real John Ringo) hates these troubled teen places.
My friend who got sent to ASR, with no grounds, by her loopy mom and stepfather, was his friend first. She is a science fiction fan and knew quite a few authors and other fans.
Having direct knowledge of how harmful these places can be, he was horrified and furious (as were all her many other friends) at what ASR did to her.
He would definitely want to completely disassociate himself from the obnoxious jerk who is using his name.
By the way, John is related to the historic gunfighter John Ringo. I think he's a descendant, but he's definitely in the family tree.
In any case, John Ringo does not in any way share your views, "Johnny Ringo" is so close to his name as to potentially confuse people into thinking it's him, please stop.
Julie Cochrane
Author with John Ringo
Cally's War, Sister Time (coming in December), and Honor of the Clan (forthcoming)