hatred and bigotry

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I'm moving to texas and I put an ad in the local craigslist - platonic - section to find friends - hopefully older moms of toddlers. I will also join a gym, martial arts center maybe a yoga studio etc. I was going to form a toddler playgroup from responses, now I'll just find one. It has to pertain to the local area - which is does - the rules say nothing of having to be there right now. At the end, I politely asked for platonic only. Its is pretty obvious - you would think - being posted in that section, yet there are still ads for girls looking for girls and I get all kinds of graphic responses. I wanted to avoid that so emphasized the platonic - once - not repetitively as one person said. The answers are so explosive and mean. It was flagged for removal - and I went to the discussions boards to find out why (craigslist doesn't regulate this) and I got all kinds of abuse. I was told I'm hateful and bigoted...stupid and moronic. Can you guys read this and tell me if its hateful and bigoted. And can you please go to the forum if you don't think it is and help me out. I feel so bad by the things they say - although I could just not read it. My little family is moving to Texas next Friday - my husband will be working on the base. I have to admit, its a little overwhelming and scary moving to a new place so I thought I'd post here so maybe I can get to know some people first. If you're 35-55 and have grandkids his age - that will work too! Looking for moms - preferably older moms like me - not interested in getting drunk or going out clubbing and partying but in having fun nonetheless. Someone who would like to start walking or working out or already does a plus. If you like movies or books - or both - even better. Wouldn't mind getting my son started in a church program. I've never joined one because its too overwhelming. If I could find a little clapboard church somewhere with a tiny tiny congregation - I would've joined on long ago. However I'm willing to "get over it" for my son. I've finding a church and getting kids involved in it and its programs at an early age can be beneficial - and fun for them. I'm not interested in 440 or whatever that number is, for many of these postings, it seems almost a requirement for friendship. Please feel free to write and tell me about yourself and your interests and ask any questions. I put this in platonic because that's what I'm interested in. If you're a girl interested in more, try another section of craigslist please.