Nich-Nick is Missing in Action

[Darnell 8,478]

The integrity of the information may not be what gets people started here, but it's knowledgeable posters, especially those with the patience and perseverance to stay around a while, that keep people coming back, as they navigate their way through this process.

The subtitle in the banner at the top of the page reads "Your US Immigration Community". When we lose those posters willing to be an active part of helping the community, we run the risk of diminishing the usefulness of the site as a whole, as a wealth of experience from that member is lost.

It would make a lot of sense to me,

if the site owner,

was ever involved in US Immigration Process.

IIRC, that's not the case, for the current owner.

[topoftherock2013 23]

It's a shame, especially when she is replaced by a massive influx of uppity, misinformed ####### posters.

A real shame is that its negative posts like this which may discourage genuine, helpful members from guiding/advising others.

Let's be positive eh.

[Novembro 1,763]

A real shame is that its negative posts like this which may discourage genuine, helpful members from guiding/advising others.

Let's be positive eh.

My observation of actual events shouldn't deter anyone from posting genuine and informed information.

[Darnell 8,478]

A real shame is that its negative posts like this which may discourage genuine, helpful members from guiding/advising others.

Let's be positive eh.

Oh, I'm positive that a massive influx of uppity, misinformed ####### posters will have a negative effect in the UK sub-forum.

[luckytxn 2,264]

I am sure of it also. The site is toast without posters like Nich.

Oh, I'm positive that a massive influx of uppity, misinformed ####### posters will have a negative effect in the UK sub-forum.

[Vanitas 310]

We've also lost Lost now, as you're aware. So out of the three of us who look after the UK forum on a daily basis, it's now just me. And if this keeps up, there will be no-one.

[rhirhi 35]

This is appalling. Whilst I haven't really used the forum for visa advice as my K1 form-filling journey was fairly straightforward, I made a number of posts here enquiring about post-POE practicalities such as health insurance in MA etc. Despite the fact that Nich-Nick doesn't live anywhere near MA, they supplied me with as much information as possible, going out of their way to find answers. I don't blame them for leaving, why should they stay when this is the thanks they get for years of selflessness?

When you are part of a forum with people in love, people waiting, people on this journey to be united with their loved ones, emotions run high at all times. Solid and up-to-date advice is needed as opposed to frantic people perpetuating rumours and incorrect advice. Unfortunately, with members such as Nich and Lost leaving, we are being robbed of the former and overrun with the latter.

Edited March 20, 2014 by rhirhi

[Kiwinyc 62]

#######?! She was one person who you knew had accurate information that you could rely upon. And she was unfailingly patient even even after the hundreth stressed person asked the same damn question yet again. Very disappointed.

[Vanitas 310]

Make your opinions known. Don't let them win this. Nich is our friend and mentor. While I didn't need her help going through my London process, I needed her help in constructing the guide for everyone else to follow. And she does far more than help the UK guys - she helps out with AOS, she helps people out with their taxes. She's one of the true helpers of this site and doesn't deserve to be treated like an animal.

[Kiwinyc 62]

yeah i had just posted her a taxes question.... Sigh. She helped me. Who do I complain to on here?

[Vanitas 310]

The link in the first post of the thread links to where we're complaining about it.

[Vanitas 310]

So the mods removed my title and also threatened me with action if I continue this "crusade" as they consider it "inappropriate". Fun times.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

So sad and completely messed up. She was knowledgeable and extremely helpful on many forums here. Makes no sense to run off the ones that know what they are talking about. It does not make VJ a better site. It makes it worse. I will miss her.

[Hotter Otter 1,211]

So the mods removed my title and also threatened me with action if I continue this "crusade" as they consider it "inappropriate". Fun times.

Oh wow. Keep digging guys....

[Berty 74]

Not even a year ago if a mod thought somebody posted an inappropriate message they'd remove the post and leave a warning message. Now it seems it's instant action. It's definitely a less friendly, more impersonal place than it was when you poke around a bit.