ereks mom Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I've been noticing that a lot (most?) of the time when I comment on someone else's post, I'm the last person to post in the thread, or others post and people respond to their comments while mine just sits there, seemingly unnoticed. To be honest, I begin to feel a little... disheartened?...when I've spent a fair amount of time trying to respond in a way that will really help someone, and no one acknowledges my "words of wisdom". ;) I guess I just want to know that the time I spend responding isn't just wasted time, since it seems that no one reads what I've struggled to say. Ah, don't mind me... I'm just whining because think I'm officially a thread killer. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Did somebody say something? :auto: jk :D I know, I hate it when that happens. Especially when I go and kill a perfectly good thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I feel the same way. I'm usually the last poster, thread killer. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) nm Edited February 12, 2012 by sparrow Not feeling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I often have that feeling, too. I've been known to kill a few threads, too. In fact, I started a thread this week that had no responses at all! :lol: It's not you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyLady Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I know I always feel bad when I don't respond to people personally, or I just pick some posts to respond to. Honestly, I just only have so much time to devote checking stuff online so I have to either not respond or just respond to only a few people. I always hope no one gets offended, but I'm sure it happens. I wouldn't take it personally. It happens to all of us. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingmama Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Be thankful you don't have the opposite problem -everybody quotes me - and not normally because they agree with my "pearls of wisdom". :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Be thankful you don't have the opposite problem -everybody quotes me - and not normally because they agree with my "pearls of wisdom". :lol: That's not true!!!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susankenny Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cortana Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Nope, not alone. I feel this way all the time. That's why I don't have much of a post count. :tongue_smilie: The few times I've responded made me feel so bad that I just don't respond anymore. But I'm insecure like that. I do a lot of thread reading instead. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I like when I post something, no one responds, three pages later someone else says something similar and then there come the "I agree!" posts.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I like when I post something, no one responds, three pages later someone else says something similar and then there come the "I agree!" posts.... That's my favorite too. Here I am, sharing my profound insights and being ignored, but when someone else says the same thing a page or two later it's like the heavens have opened and the I agree's and amazement at so-and-so's wisdom come pouring down. But no, I don't pay attention to such petty issues. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaBearTeacher Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I feel the same way as you do! It is especially hard when you are pouring your heart out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I've been noticing that a lot (most?) of the time when I comment on someone else's post, I'm the last person to post in the thread, or others post and people respond to their comments while mine just sits there, seemingly unnoticed. To be honest, I begin to feel a little... disheartened?...when I've spent a fair amount of time trying to respond in a way that will really help someone, and no one acknowledges my "words of wisdom". ;) I guess I just want to know that the time I spend responding isn't just wasted time, since it seems that no one reads what I've struggled to say. Ah, don't mind me... I'm just whining because think I'm officially a thread killer. :tongue_smilie: Oh sweetie! OP and anyone else... come with me. I know a place where you can post and be answered. Where thread killers roam free and we all are loved and our posts agreed with. Come my children! Come with me and be FREE!!!! :D http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343592 http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/group.php?groupid=11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterflymommy Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 In the entire time I've posted here (excluding topics started), I think maybe 5 of my posts have been acknowledged in a non-nasty way.... and maybe just as many in a nasty way. Such is the internet I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterflymommy Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I like when I post something, no one responds, three pages later someone else says something similar and then there come the "I agree!" posts.... :iagree: Or worse, when you start a topic, crickets chirp, someone else starts the same topic, and it's 20+ pages long... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mona100 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I don't really expect for my posts to be read all that much due to the fact that I have a low post count even though I have been on here for a year and a half. I rarely do the "I agree" posts. I do read alot without posting. I think it would help if I picked out an avatar by my name because I have noticed with myself that I do remember posts more with people that have an avatar. But that just might be my little quirk. I also think that the general board's pace is much faster. I get more responses to my posts in the high school board versus the general board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I've been noticing that a lot (most?) of the time when I comment on someone else's post, I'm the last person to post in the thread, or others post and people respond to their comments while mine just sits there, seemingly unnoticed. To be honest, I begin to feel a little... disheartened?...when I've spent a fair amount of time trying to respond in a way that will really help someone, and no one acknowledges my "words of wisdom". ;) I guess I just want to know that the time I spend responding isn't just wasted time, since it seems that no one reads what I've struggled to say. Ah, don't mind me... I'm just whining because think I'm officially a thread killer. :tongue_smilie: Huh?? What did you say?:D Just kidding, I am an unabashed thread killer too. Maybe it's my tone:glare: Anyway, I always read and enjoy your posts, I just don't always comment when someone like you says what I was thinking.....and said it better than I could. Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amydavis Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I've felt the same way, too...so, at least you're not alone! I lurk far more often than I post, so when I do actually type something, and then get no responses, it's disheartening. Also, from the few times I've posted, several have been thread killers. In fact, I was a little scared to respond to this thread, because I'm certain that once again, it'll be me! Please, please, someone else make a comment. Don't let me be the last! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Yup, but since I talk to myself at home when not talking to the brick walls (I mean the children) I figure it is just par for the course :lol: Every now and then I come up with what I think is a brilliant point, and no one replies to it, and then 2 pages later someone else makes and almost identical comment and suddenly everyone thinks that was the best idea since sliced bread, then yeah those times make me feel a tad invisible. I just have decided to not care. I will keep posting just like I keep talking to myself and the brick walls around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I've felt the same way, too...so, at least you're not alone! I lurk far more often than I post, so when I do actually type something, and then get no responses, it's disheartening. Also, from the few times I've posted, several have been thread killers. In fact, I was a little scared to respond to this thread, because I'm certain that once again, it'll be me! Please, please, someone else make a comment. Don't let me be the last! :D Saved you! Besides IbbyGirl is the resident thread killer, you can't take her crown ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amydavis Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Saved you! Besides IbbyGirl is the resident thread killer, you can't take her crown ;) Thanks! Saved you back, LOL! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I've been noticing that a lot (most?) of the time when I comment on someone else's post, I'm the last person to post in the thread, or others post and people respond to their comments while mine just sits there, seemingly unnoticed. To be honest, I begin to feel a little... disheartened?...when I've spent a fair amount of time trying to respond in a way that will really help someone, and no one acknowledges my "words of wisdom". ;) I guess I just want to know that the time I spend responding isn't just wasted time, since it seems that no one reads what I've struggled to say. Ah, don't mind me... I'm just whining because think I'm officially a thread killer. :tongue_smilie: I love your posts. You're always so kind and gentle to others. I notice, but I might not say anything, because often you've said it more gracefully than I ever could. You rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Saved you all! lol I can handle it don't worry. I got all your backs! I think it was Julie Smith (sorry if I got the name wrong) who said I'm not the thread killer I'm actual death! LOL In that light I guess it's my job to ferry these poor threads to the netherworld. :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I love your posts. You're always so kind and gentle to others. I notice, but I might not say anything, because often you've said it more gracefully than I ever could. You rock. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I love your posts. You're always so kind and gentle to others. I notice, but I might not say anything, because often you've said it more gracefully than I ever could. You rock. :iagree: :iagree: Hear Hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirch Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 :iagree: Or worse, when you start a topic, crickets chirp, someone else starts the same topic, and it's 20+ pages long... Definitely.:D I just started one that I thought would be an interesting conversation that seems to be heading for cricket territory. Sigh. Oh, well. It's amazing how much of a feeling of validation you get when someone notices something you wrote online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Yep. All the time. Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Saved you all! lol I can handle it don't worry. I got all your backs! I think it was Julie Smith (sorry if I got the name wrong) who said I'm not the thread killer I'm actual death! LOL In that light I guess it's my job to ferry these poor threads to the netherworld. :p Heaven knows somebody has to do it but none of us wanted to be The One, so one day when you weren't online, we all got together and secretly elected you Official Thread Killer. Probably someone should have told you. (And oops, I'm pretty sure it was supposed to have been me but I was kind of busy reading the WTM Ryan Gosling thread that day and I guess I forgot after I got distracted by Sean Connery in the kilt...) Anyway, we all know it's a thankless job, and we'd thank you for it but we can't because, well, you know, it's thankless and all. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 I feel the same way. I'm usually the last poster, thread killer. :D Yep, me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Did somebody say something? :auto: jk :D I know, I hate it when that happens. Especially when I go and kill a perfectly good thread. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 I often have that feeling, too. I've been known to kill a few threads, too. In fact, I started a thread this week that had no responses at all! :lol: It's not you. Thank you for helping me feel better. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 I know I always feel bad when I don't respond to people personally, or I just pick some posts to respond to. Honestly, I just only have so much time to devote checking stuff online so I have to either not respond or just respond to only a few people. I always hope no one gets offended, but I'm sure it happens. I wouldn't take it personally. It happens to all of us. :) Thanks! I think I was just being self-absorbed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Be thankful you don't have the opposite problem -everybody quotes me - and not normally because they agree with my "pearls of wisdom". :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Heaven knows somebody has to do it but none of us wanted to be The One, so one day when you weren't online, we all got together and secretly elected you Official Thread Killer. Probably someone should have told you. (And oops, I'm pretty sure it was supposed to have been me but I was kind of busy reading the WTM Ryan Gosling thread that day and I guess I forgot after I got distracted by Sean Connery in the kilt...) Anyway, we all know it's a thankless job, and we'd thank you for it but we can't because, well, you know, it's thankless and all. ;) :lol::lol::lol: No problem. hehehe You crack me up Cat. :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Oh sweetie! OP and anyone else... come with me. I know a place where you can post and be answered. Where thread killers roam free and we all are loved and our posts agreed with. Come my children! Come with me and be FREE!!!! :D http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343592 http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/group.php?groupid=11 Now I feel lots better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 I love your posts. You're always so kind and gentle to others. I notice, but I might not say anything, because often you've said it more gracefully than I ever could. You rock. Awwww!!! Thank you! And thank you ALL for making me feel better. I was going to take the time to respond individually to every single person who posted in this thread, but that's not going to be possible, so here is my great big THANK YOU to everyone who shared kind words with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 I like when I post something, no one responds, three pages later someone else says something similar and then there come the "I agree!" posts.... That's my favorite too. Here I am, sharing my profound insights and being ignored, but when someone else says the same thing a page or two later it's like the heavens have opened and the I agree's and amazement at so-and-so's wisdom come pouring down. :iagree: :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Nope, not alone. I feel this way all the time. That's why I don't have much of a post count. :tongue_smilie: The few times I've responded made me feel so bad that I just don't respond anymore. But I'm insecure like that. I do a lot of thread reading instead. :D :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Awwww!!! Thank you! And thank you ALL for making me feel better. I was going to take the time to respond individually to every single person who posted in this thread, but that's not going to be possible, so here is my great big THANK YOU to everyone who shared kind words with me. Awwwww :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candid Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I would assume that whatever you posted is so insightful and enlightened that no one else can post after you (kind of like when they break a glass after a toast so it can't be used to toast something inferior). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Now I feel lots better! You're welcome there anytime. :) hehehehe Dolphin even said she wants that thread to be a place where anyone can post about anything just to be heard! :) I agree. We all need to be heard. :):grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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