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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-02 | James | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks. |
| 2009-07-01 | James | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Cool. Thanks |
| 2009-06-20 | Tim | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Appreciate it! |
| 2009-06-04 | Matthew | 10 | 6 | 10 | 8 | No | |
| 2009-06-03 | Leo | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-10-02 | Gordo | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-10-01 | Gordo | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-09-27 | Davy | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much. Your response really helped me shape how my email was to turn out. If I have anything else, you are sure to hear again from me! Thanks! |
| 2008-09-23 | Manny | 10 | 10 | 6 | 10 | Yes | Great advice, but it took him 3 whole days to reply, but you know what they say about good thing..... I hope you do cuz I dont, something about waiting is good |
| 2008-09-06 | louis | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Jim: Thanks so very much for your knowledge and honesty on this subject.You have very helpfull.This is a great site! Louis |
| 2008-09-03 | Antonio | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much Jim! You really helped me! |
| 2008-08-04 | Preston | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for listening the advice was helpful i guess ill try and just calm down and not stress as much over all of this. |
| 2008-08-02 | Derrick | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks Jim. BTW I told on myself. Wasn't easy- but glad I did it. Weird looks at dinner table. Tomorrow? Maybe better. |
| 2008-08-01 | Derrick | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Not a yes or a no answer. More like what's at stake? I liked the way he made me think about what I think I want and what I'm a fraid of, and whether its not worth taking the risk for. |
| 2008-07-24 | carlos | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | thsnks |
| 2008-07-21 | rav | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-06-26 | Nicol | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much! I fianlly feel someone is on my side! |
| 2008-06-17 | DM | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-06-03 | Lilian | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks. While I'm not happy with this conclusion it is the same one I came up with as well. Sometimes people just drift apart and though it may hurt its just part of life...I guess. Anyway, thanks for taking time to answer it. :) |
| 2008-03-27 | toby | 7 | 6 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank u so much Jim. I really appreciate the help. It's thanks to people like u that people like me can manage their problems. |
| 2008-03-17 | Lesley | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-02-26 | michael | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-02-21 | Carl | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | That was a great response, thank you very much xx |
| 2008-02-18 | Josh | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for your advice and if it is ok with you I might ask you a question in the near or far future. I will give this situation some time calm over and talk to my friend. Who knows I might not need anymore help. Anyway if ill need help or not thank you |
| 2008-02-14 | Scotty | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | great you really helped me out its nice to have someone answer the exact questions you wanted to ask. Thank your a great help |
| 2008-01-31 | Jerry | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for the quick reply and advice - it helps me. Cheers, Jerry |
| 2007-12-26 | Dee | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you |
| 2007-12-24 | Bruce Robinson | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very helpful. Thanks |
| 2007-11-27 | lindsay | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you so much! |
| 2007-11-06 | assali | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Hi Jim,thank you very much sir for your answer,i already contacted PFLAG in my neighbourhood and on wed. is our first meeting. Again thx . |
Answers by Expert:
Jim Swanson
Expertise
I have often helped gays in their challenge to understand what it means to come out and how best to start down that road. I have and also helped gays to reconcile the often difficult struggle of being gay and being a Christian. I now understand one of God's truths more clearly: Our pain is not wasted when we can reach around and comfort another coming along behind us on the same path.
Experience
I too had to deal with these issues when I finally accepted who I was and started down my own path to come out. It is difficult to imagine now how much I have changed and how much I have learned as I traveled this most curious journey. For many years, I have hosted a website to address this issue and to help others.
Publications
http://home.roadrunner.com/~jimswanson/
Education/Credentials
Graduate form University of Hartford
Awards and Honors
Pride Award
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