lakewoodwife,
Thank you for your perspective. I am thankful I’ve never experienced what you have, and feel pained that you have. Perhaps I’ve been fortunate to have nice neighbors and acquaintances throughout the years?
Your pain notwithstanding, the Motzi Shem Ra (or Lashon Hara, as may be the case) is still a serious concern. If I am the only one concerned regarding this terrible Aaveirah, I am even more saddened.
Perhaps YWN posters would do better to start a thread on Sefer Chafetz Chaim before attempting to vent. A friend recently mentioned to me that today’s Yetzer Hara is no longer Lashon Hara and Motzi Shem Ra- these have become taboo because of widespread education. Reading some of these threads, I can see she is very mistaken.
There are some threads that I do not open, as the subject title indicates Lashon Hara/Motzi Shem Ra. This thread appeared neutral; a Halachah/Hashkafah dialogue. It was disappointing to discover otherwise.
It is my hope that fellow Jews will learn to discuss grievances without being Oveir such serious sins. We can all grow in this area, including myself.
All the best.