Another in the chain of reviewers who got in a snit and picked up their bat and ball and deleted themselves.

Not a bad reviewer, but pretty over-sensitive.

UPDATE: I know there have been several posters who have corresponded with GoneAway over the years and some have wondered why she disappeared from RIA not long ago. I had just received an email from her a few days before that happened and we were discussing the new Adsense addition to the site. Everything seemed fine with her and she was looking forward to an upcoming short vacation. So, when her user name disappeared completely a few days later, I thought something must really be wrong. In the meantime, I heard from a couple of other RIA regulars via the board who were also wondering what had happened to her. So I emailed her again and found out that she has been going through some very sudden, traumatic medical problems. Shes recovering - but decided that she would withdraw her name from RIA for now. She wanted to let everyone know shes doing well and hopes to return sometime in the future. ORIGINAL (4-22-05) COMMENT: GoneAway is one of the stronger personalities on this board and one of the most honest and sincere. She has distinct opinions and the backbone to back them up which seems to definitely scare the stuffing out of some people. I appreciate her wit, candor and plain spoken, no minced words intelligence. I always know that she can be counted on to tell you the truth and not something that sounds good without fail. I also think she would buy you dinner and give you her last dime if she thought you were in need. Any morons who are buying the crap on that bigoted put down list about the south and have somehow mistaken southerners for slow witted fools have probably never been further south than New Jersey. Even if you have, I know you havent met GoneAway.

We have agreed to disagree on certain things, but we have managed to keep a trust through RIA anyway. I, personally, find that she is easy to talk to during a debate as she doesn't turn things into such a personal issue that it clouds her ability to listen to your side of the argument as well. We recently talked out an issue through mail; each giving personal and factual information on the topic in a mature and respectful fashion. It went better than I would have imagined, and I'm glad she remained so open on the topic with me :-)

Well, I started to just leave without a word, but I realized how rude and ugly that would have been to the people I have grown to like so much here. As many of you know, last year was a real bummer for me and this year started out so much better. I started my own little antique business a few weeks ago with a good friend and thought things couldn't get much better. I found out a few days ago I have ovarian cancer. I have been on an emotional roller coaster for months and couldn't figure out what in the world was wrong with me. Finding out I am sick instead of crazy would have been a great relief except I sure didn't plan on this! I intend to fight it with every thing I have, but I also have to put away everything but the real priorties in my life. I don't have much will power and deleting my account will keep me from coming here. lol I need to set my house in order and prepare for battle. I know many of you have my email address and I intend to keep in touch, but for awhile I need some time alone. I just don't want to talk about it right now. Please know I enjoyed being a part of this site and I have fun and met many good people who will never be forgotten. Take care and good luck to all of you. Becky

Quite a while back I had a tussle with Goneaway on the issue of Noahs ark after I refused to acknowledge that the story was true and actually argued against it. Despite overwhelming evidence, Goneaway still believes that the story is to be taken literally. It's hard to respect someone after they call you a heathen, and Goneaway did exactly that. Heres to you, Goneaway. I really hope you have.

Glad that you decided to come back.My sympathy regarding your loss.I hope that life will be looking up for you soon.

Dear Becky I am sorry to here that you have left the site I am also very sorry to here about the loss of your sister. You are a very bright light in a some times very dark place; I will miss your positive view on things and your light hearted approach to all and everything. It sounds like you have been though a lot, a rollercoaster of emotions. I can tell you I have been there, please know you are not alone. We will miss you and I am sure you will always be welcomed here God Bless!

UPDATE That is so sad to see her go from RIA. She would have to be one of my most favourite people here. She is a sweet, warm hearted person and I totally sympathise for what she is going through. I hope that things work out for her and I think she should do what she feels is right in her heart, even if that means leaving RIA. It will be a shame to see her go, and I dont think she will be easily forgotten. But with her winning personality, Im sure she will make new friends very easily. GoneAway sounds like an interesting person. Although I don't agree with her on some theology, she, just like me and every other Christian is growing in Christ and becoming more wonderful. I believe she has a good heart which is for God. When we all finally meet Jesus, we are all going to get some big surprises, because no one is 100% right. No one has understood the Bible 100% and it would be very arrogent to think that we are fully right eg some have a more liberal view of women and church and how God views them, whilst some have very conservative views. God bless her. UPDATE: We have written back and forth. If only people knew the side she has shown me (a soft and good person), she would be in a much higher position on this list. I wish Ephesians 3:14-19 on her! If she or anyone else wants to get the full effect of this scripture, read the Amplified Bible's version. It is a lot nicer.

Wow, we were just really getting to know each other. take care my friend and hope things go well for you in your life. Scot

The first person to trust me and that i knew on rateitall has left. (sigh) Life sucks. But I shall never forget Goneaway.

Original message 7-16-05: Well, that's a bit odd. I'm sorry to see GoneAway live up to her name. She presents herself very well and I've always enjoyed reading her posts. Added 10-23-05: Here we are again. It stinks when life gets in the way. It certainly sounds like you have been through the ringer, and I do have an idea how you feel. I haven't been around much lately because of that pesky life thing. At the very least, you are going out on your own terms. Becky, you won't soon be forgotten. I wish you well. God bless.

What can I say about Goneaway? Well for me personally she has the best humour on RIA. She is STILL hands down HECKA funny. I've read through some of her posts when I'm at work and have literally laughed out loud at the screen. Her tropical fish story, her sarcasm about the IRS being a charitable organisation and still that comment about women having breast implants (lol) FUNNY! What I find admirable is that shes very family orientated and is not ashamed of her strong religious beliefs no matter who she comes up against, keep those comments coming.

GoneAway is the greatest. a true person with a heart. i owe her my gratitude for the concern she showed me through a very bad time in my life. she didn't even know me but she seemed to know i needed somebody and she couldn't have been more right.I was glad that she didn't go away after that awful incident recently. her comments are great. they can be humorous. they are very heartfelt,too.love ya, GoneAway!

UPDATE: So glad you're back, GoneAway! ORIGINAL: I saw GoneAway's user page just now. I had a lot of fun talking (and joking) with her. She will be missed, but her comments are here to stay. Thanks, GoneAway, for your contributions to RIA, as they are highly appreciated by many, including myself. God bless you!

UPDATE: WELCOME BACK!!! UPDATE: GA, one of my friends on RIA recently felt forced to leave because they received cruel and disgusting private messages from someone. This person is nothing less than a coward. RIA is a website nothing more, it is not a lifestyle, it is not place to fulfill a void that should be filled by family or God. So, those whose decide to prey on the good hearts of kind people who use this site for entertainment and to encourage others can go elsewhere because we will not stand for your nonsense. UPDATE: Goodbye , I wish you well. You have stood your ground and fought a good fight defending the faith. God bless you and I will see you one day on the other side. Peace my friend............I consider GoneAway a good internet friend. When she believes strongly in something she will attack it with all that she has. She loves her family and God. I know one day I will see her on the other side. God bless you GoneAway and always stay true to your convictions (I know you will). ORIGINAL MESSAGE: GoneAway is a honest and passionate rater. She speaks from her heart and says what she believes to be true. We have disagreed on some topics and she has at times ruffled my feathers, but, this is ok, I know her heart is in the right place. I wish her the best in all that she does.

So, GoneAway is gone. How sad for us all and how sad for anyone who wasn't lucky enough to exchange messages with her. How sad for anyone so unlucky they were not taken to task by this fine, thoughtful, considerate, feisty, combative, opinionated woman, so comfortable with herself that she let each of us know, publicly or privately, her reaction to our own unique opinions. Each of us comes to this site to express ourselves, to read, and to ponder, and to attempt to articulate our reaction to each given topic. And to be reacted to. And, Lord knows, Gone didn't hold back when she let you know her opinion. I'll miss her. I miss her already. Numbah, Bee, Randy, Lance, Louie, TBone, Sundizno, VFern, Mr Political, Solenoid, and everyone else. We lost a friend today, and so did RIA. With any luck, she'll miss the free-for-all, the camaraderie, the engagement, and return to share her wit, opinions and faith with us all again. UPDATE: I'm not surprised she's decided to return, and I'll not change a word of what I wrote before. She has discovered a courage and, not surprisingly, a feistiness that most of us who post here understand. The hateful messages that got under her skin are despicable, particularly the one disparaging her son and his service to our military. I can relate. You say something similar about my son, and I want nothing more than to crush you, physically, and your only protection from my doing that is your keyboard. And in the final analysis, it's only words. Words from some little dipsh!t coward, who won't (probably can't) back up what he is so willing to say, so long as he can do so undetected. These types come and go. They go away faster if they are unable to generate a reaction from us, the targets of their hatred.

****I am glad you are reconsidering your leaving.Leaving would let the person who is leaving these messages be the winner.I challenge this secret person to message me.I would enjoy an exchange,let my pal be.(OM)You have a friend and a supporter in me. If we are the only ones left on earth standing for what is right, I will still stand with ya friend!While GoneAway definitely stands up for her views, I would never label her vicious.You want to see vicious watch a NOW rally or a Environmentalist protest!I get so tired of Conservatives being labeled as hate mongers or vicious!This reviewer is an asset to the RIA site!Also, Christianity does not CLOUD judgement, it improves it!

It took a while to become friends with GoneAway, but I did admire her strong will and opinions; our exchanges in private message were always polite and level, even before we've found common ground. We don't share the same opinions on many things, but she backs her opinions with solid points and strong conviction. She stood up against a lot of opposing viewpoints, some vicious and cowardly, and didn't waver. She was a unique voice on RIA, and I hope that she seriously reconsiders coming back.

At first after a little a while i joined we really dissliked each other. but now we have made peace. Say hello to the outdoor world for us. :)

We go a long way back. You know, I didn't like her at first. When she first entered the forum, I thought her views were full of right-wing hatred and divisiveness. I thought her earlier rhetoric was rambling nonsense. Then she changed. ... I started mellowing toward her when she understood the opposing viewpoints and when she made friends with RIA reviewers who were on the opposite sides of her in the political spectrum. So now she's gone and RIA lost a witty reviewer. Whatever she does with her life, I wish her nothing but the best. Peace.

EDIT: congratulations, you got out alive.;) Will be missed very much........... Probably the person I relate the most to, seems very nice and sees things with rose-colored glasses.Very funny and smart.

UPDATE: I am so sorry to see GoneAway leave RIA. It leaves a big hole on this site. For me, GoneAway was the heart of RIA. When I first came on this site, she contacted me about one of my comments and slowly over the last year we have beacome real, genuine friends. She is a very special person and I know I'm not the only one that thinks so. I'm hoping it's temporary and that she'll be back. I can honestly say, it will not be the same with out her. God Bless you GoneAway and good luck in all you do! ORIGINAL COMMENT: Rateitall's Southern Belle. I like Goneaway, she still listen's to her father's advice on bullies and comes out swinging. She stands by her convictions and won't change her mind just to be accepted. She defends her faith without apology. I respect her opinions on husbands and wives and I can only assume her husband considers himself a lucky man. UPDATE: Just throwing in my support Castlebee. I count her as one of my RIA friends. We got your back, Goneaway!

It's good that we don't all agree on everything.

She is really nice. Very polite.

Frequently, GoneAway's rta postings exude a kind of cleverness and charm, often displaying a distinctively warm, southern-bred hospitality. As has been stated, it is refreshing how she typically conducts herself with fair-minded decency and class, while simutaneously, has the unique ability to still deliver - calling a spade a spade when necessary. Although I at times disagree with her views on specific social issues, I certainly support her democratic right to express them candidly. GoneAway is assuredly an asset to this website.

I like reading Goneaway's comments.She has deservedly worked her way up the RIA site. she seems like a very nice lady who writes very good comments. I am glad she is on RIA.

If memory serves me correctly, the first political post I read on RateItAll was one of GoneAway's. It was the intrigue and passion that she conveyed in her point of view that helped me distinguish the difference between this opinion network and all the rest on the internet. She is by no means a doormat and can hold her own very well, but at the same time manages to consistently be polite, graceful and conduct herself in the manner of a lady. That perhaps is why she is so adament about keeping the integrity of this site above the rest and hell, it worked because it got me coming here. :)

been one here less than a week and i've already been hassled by this person at least 10 times....for something SHE did. she keeps threatening to report me. took a look at the RIA graveyard....hmmmmm i wonder how many of those people were tossed b/c a right winger like Goneaway complained. she is the set example of the new America where opinions dont matter, unless you are some confused relgious zealot.UPDATE: also a very testy person who likes to send personal emails. note to GoneAway, i wouldn't waste your time sending me any more personal emails. i've dealt with your spewed hatred enough and your name calling and i will no longer be answering them

I've been having a very nice conversation with GoneAway recently, and she is a really really nice person.

Tremendous respect for a quality reviewer, even if we don't see eye to eye on a couple things. Right up there with EO and irishgit for posting quality. Now if sammy would lay off the lies and fiction and get to posting useful reviews instead of mindless drivel.... :)

Her reviews are among the first I read and she truly is an intelligent polite person. We disagree on some issues but that does not affect my utmost respect for her.

I very much enjoy reading her reviews, unless I disagree with them. But seriously, you can tell she is a thoughtful, caring person.

She is one of the coolest people here. Very nice. TO KEEP TRYING: If she is reporting you to the RIA staff, you probably deserve it.

I'm not going to delve into GoneAway's views on RIA -- I'm just rating her as a person. She is eloquent, polite and very sweet. She seems like a nice person, despite what the others have posted on here. Even if we don't agree on everything, I still think she has good values and it is worth reading her reviews. Thanks for the chat, GoneAway!

Christianity IS supposed to be loving, and GoneAway does not proves it isn't. Even if one Christian does, in fact, hate someone or something, this does not prove ANYTHING about the Christian faith. GoneAway, in my opinion, doesn't even do that. She is merely an individual with a big heart that finds it diffacult to tolerate those who inflict suffering on the innocent.

Goneaway seems to really hate Muslims. She shows no love for Muslims or women who have abortions. I thought Christianity was supposed to be loving. But Goneaway proves it really isn't. The only loving Christian reviewers I see on rate-it-all are Tboneya and flick.

I have just read her recent posts, and am amazed in how much she's improved from what I remember. I used to think her driving purpose was to slam Black Americans, gays and lesbians, as well as people of Muslim faith. But I can now see the side of her where she expresses the true spirit of God's love, so I apologize for earlier remarks that came from a place of being deeply offended. I am content to let bygones be bygones and move on.

We rarely share the same opinion on anything, but it's okay to disagree passionately. She's pleasant for the most part, and we've exchanged some good private messages. More than a few of her posts demonstrate a sharp sense of humor.

She does have quite a bit of common sense and she has good, traditional, values. I exhanged emails with her and she was cordial. I also like that she is not an Oprah fan. However, I don't agree with her views on homosexuals. I have known a lot of gay people, and they were kind and decent;most had good jobs and contributed positively to society. And I don't think homosexuals choose to be gay;I believe their sexual preference is determined biochemically and to a lesser extent, environmental factors may come into play. UPDATE: I don't agree with her on everything but I know she's a decent person. She has always been nice to me even though she knows I don't share her views. If everybody in the world had my views, the world would be a be pretty dull place. GoneAway is also showing she has a pretty good sense of humor.

I was a little wary of her at first, because she seemed to have a negative view toward ministers (and I happen to be one). But through personal messages back & forth, I've discovered that she's a very caring person, even compassionate. She just happens to feel very strongly about her beliefs. She's a warrior for God, and there's nothing wrong with that.

O.k but not great

GA is a very nice person. I agree with almost all the things she says particularly about protecting the life of the unborn. Her posts are always respectful and well thought out. Kudos.

One of my favorites.

A couple of months ago, I pitied whom I saw as a bigot. Her reviews were vicious and she even took the time to send me a vicious message in my weblist. The messages she sent back to me include zealotry propoganda, other religions being non-viable and she didn't even take the courtesy to answer some of my questions about biggotry and God. She's even gone out of her way to post unhelpfuls on my user page just because of our little feud. Does she have nothing else to do but post hateful messages and reviews discriminating against atheists, muslims and jews? There's no trying to put sense into her about the rights of other religions or the right to be a homo; she'll just ignore it and call you an idiot for believing in the 'fable' that is Charles Darwin and evolution. How can it be a fable if you can see it happening before your very eyes? When I returned to RIA after a month, though, she seemed much more thoughtful and caring in her posts, so I'll rase her rating a notch. Better still, she hasn't mentioned Islam once to me. But I still don't trust her totally.

We see things eye to eye for the most part and that has a lot to do with her traditional and conservative views. I see a lot of reviewers mentioning their displeasure for her views on homosexuality. I Feel like its just popular and easy to think that way and many people will say what is popular. I applaud her views in that area. Period. That aside, this site is for those who wish to speak there mind and hopefully leave us with something to consider other than our own view of things. She is doing that eliquently and I look for her reviews and comments in responce to mine.

Ok I read that she made very rude comments about people of a certain religion. and I DO NOT LIKE THAT AT ALL. I may be a kid,but at least I'm responsible and mature enough to not judge people about their religion/race/etc. Looks like GoneAway's got some growing up to do huh? But it is strictly her opinion to hate people for no reason. And I especially don't like the comment that she left on her own page. F.Y.I GoneAway,I don't think anybody cares how much money you have! Money doesn't always buy happiness! I bet that I'm WAY happier than you are,or ever will be.

We disagree on most issues, and I was initially taken aback by her abrupt contempt for everything that is perceived as an affront to Christianity or does not follow her own personal views. However, she is very respectful, and after reading through many of her comments, she is indeed following the Christian idea of holding contempt for the sin and not the sinner. Her comments are sometimes witty, and regardless as to whether I agree or not many of them are insightful. She has a fascinating knowledge of biblical teachings. Regardless of our disagreements, she is a decent reviewer.

A solid six stars. Whoever said GoneAway hates gay people? For respectfully disagreeing with them? As a gay person myself, I can safely tell you that GoneAway does not hate gays. She has communicated with me several times and is always nice and helpful. She stands up to much criticism without backing down, surely a great trait of a great reviewer. Keep it up!

UPDATE: While it is very obvious that GoneAway and myself will never agree on homosexuality and anything to do with gay community, it doesn't mean that I cannot get along with her. I do enjoy many of her reviews and comments, and I actually agree with alot of her opinions. I have had many good discussions with her and almost always enjoy corresponding with her. I try to be fair to everyone regardless of their opinions, and to turn my back on GoneAway would be very hypocritical as she has tried to get along with me in the past. A very good reviewer who sometimes gets overzealous with her beliefs, but I can overlook them because we all have our traits...

A good honest woman that tells it like it is and isnt afraid of Con-men and their thugs from the Trinity Broadcast Tv Network.------------------------------------------------------------------- I only wish the cult followers Joel Osteen and TD Jakes and Jesse Duplantis and other well known False TV Preachers extremist fans would at least listen to what she has to say cause she is a bright woman and has told the truth in every case when it comes to her comments on TV Preachers.