Approaching my tenth anniversary here, DollyPop, I've seen lots of noncontroversial posts being placed on the "cold shoulder, strictly ignore" list. I've posted quite a few myself. But to a cause as worthy as Bernadette and a poster of your longevity and strength I still have trouble understanding the phenomenon. There seems to be that inherent lack of courtesy that leads New Yorkers to be labeled "unfriendly."
As one who was around when Bernadette shot to instant stardom in the otherwise not too memorable Dames at Sea, I join you.