Do you ever feel you're wasting your time posting?

[Bang!Zoom!]

Naw, I never get that vibe. There's 40K people on here, someone ought to know an answer or have something to say, right?

 

Except for time lines..lol- that was my latest nobody knows question...I just ended up doing it myself over a weeks time. When it's all word-perfect, I'll share the forms.

[LeslieAnneLevine]

:lol: Thanks for the laugh!

 

"It takes a long time to prepare a casserole..." :lol::lol::lol::lol:

 

Yeah and if I make profiteroles, someone better say something nice!

[HSMom2One]

There are literally hundreds and hundreds of members on this board. Try not to take it personally. I'm pretty sure no one is ignoring you on purpose. I have a copy of the "secretly shunned list" and you're not on it. ;)

 

:001_unsure: Well that's reassuring. Thanks for letting me know.

 

I am sorry that is the impression you have -- I hope you stick around and maybe a more positive impression can take its place.:)

 

I just want to say that just like IRL, there are some very nice people here -- people who sent me preemie hats for my dd's two little boys who died in utero at 26 weeks (two different pregnancies) -- Those women touched my family at a time when we so needed comfort and kindness.

 

...

 

And countless other situations.

 

A message board is as we have posted, an odd sort of beast. But I think that its true character, albeit, the character of its members, comes through in a time of need. And i think that as far as virtual 'friends,' the women here have done what they can when they were asked.

 

Oh I agree, there are some very nice people here. I've had some personal connections from at least three amazing people that reached out to me in kind and generous ways irl, and I have appreciated that so much. Obviously I wouldn't have been here this long if I didn't have some positive experiences to take away. Thank you for your lovely post. I was very touched by it.

 

I realize that I'm coming to this thread a little late in the game, and really have nothing new to add. But I wanted to say I know you, Lucinda! Actually, most of the posters I "know" are those who haven't changed their avatars much. I guess I'm just easily confused!:D

 

I remember the little green boxes! I always thought it looked like a cell phone signal indicator. Alas! They were removed before I had a chance to earn more than a couple!

 

You do? Awwwwww! Thank you for saying that.

 

And about those little green boxes. I had totally, totally forgotten about them. They were here for awhile when I first came on board. I wouldn't want them again, but I would really like a LIKE button!

 

Hi Lucinda. I understand.

 

I'm not as sensitive, I guess, and just figure that people are either really busy or that someone else just said essentially what I said, so it doesn't get acknowledged because the first one got acknowledged.

 

I'm sorry you feel ignored and I wanted to say HI! :grouphug::auto::D

 

That was sweet. Thank you!

 

Yes, I can totally relate. I don't take it personally, but I'd probably respond more if it felt more conversational/interactive. I don't know anyone on the board IRL (although there are a few characters here I wish were my homeschooling neighbors :D).

 

Yes, I would really love to have some of you as homeschooling neighbors as well.

 

I don't know if I'd go so far as to call it "unhealthy". For true introverts - and I don't know if the OP is or not - it might be the most connection someone gets all week. For those in a difficult situation, like illness, illness of child, infants or on bed rest, something healing, injury or some other reason they don't get out, it could be a lifeline to the world.

 

Sure, it isn't the whole world, and one should invest in the world, but there are seasons where it is difficult. But it isn't "pointless" for some people.

 

I do agree one can go too far and find oneself living in a virtual world, which would not be good on an ongoing basis. But everyone wants to feel valued and acknowledged and you find it where you can get it.

 

I am somewhat of an introvert, but not completely. I need alone space more and more as I get older. But over all, even though I do not live in a virtual world and invest too much of myself in online relationships, I do long for more friends that are like-minded about education and enrichment, an appreciation for culture and history and those that share the same faith as I do - although I do love the diversity here and appreciate input from people who think and perceive the world differently than I do. There are very few people that I know irl that I can connect with at that level. For one, I'm so busy hs'ing and working that there is no time for it -- especially since I live way out in a rural area and have absolutely no neighbors that are friendly.

 

I'm really glad that I started this conversation and appreciate everyone's comments. I'm learning a lot from it about others, about myself and I've gotten a lot of laughs too.

 

Blessings,

Lucinda

[Allearia]

I can stop a thread completely. It can be going along nicely and then I post something and then WHAM! It's dead. It's a gift...

 

me too. Sorry to kill your thread Lucinda, just can't help myself sometimes. Maybe start a thread that involves evolution, politics and circumcision and add that you love Saxon math. If you're lucky you'll get banned and feel like part of the popular crowd. :tongue_smilie:

[Alte Veste Academy]

Ha! I never even saw that post, or at least I don't remember it anymore! So rest easy, girl!

 

Phew! In my defense (or perhaps just as an explanation for my lack of self-control :tongue_smilie:), the situation described in the OP of that thread had my dander up well before I read any additional posts. Santa is definitely in the jumble of controversy along with shopping carts and crock pots.

[Alte Veste Academy]

Yeah and if I make profiteroles, someone better say something nice!

 

Amen! :lol:

[Alte Veste Academy]

me too. Sorry to kill your thread Lucinda, just can't help myself sometimes. Maybe start a thread that involves evolution, politics and circumcision and add that you love Saxon math. If you're lucky you'll get banned and feel like part of the popular crowd. :tongue_smilie:

 

:lol: I think the angriest thread I was ever involved in was about whether or not to use the Singapore HIG. :boxing_smiley:

[Parrothead]

me too. Sorry to kill your thread Lucinda, just can't help myself sometimes. Maybe start a thread that involves evolution, politics and circumcision and add that you love Saxon math. If you're lucky you'll get banned and feel like part of the popular crowd. :tongue_smilie:

I have to say, banning isn't all its hyped to be. Especially if one gets oneself banned in the dead of winter when there is no chance of getting out and doing something else to pass the time.

[HSMom2One]

OP-I definitely recognize you! I haven't been on here long. I try to respond to posts I find useful or responses to mine. But honestly...I have 5 kids and a laptop that frequently erases what I type. I hate feeling like it's a popularity contest (very common on boards), but it does feel like that often on here. I also feel weird typing a response or :iagree: to every post I agree with. I feel like it would be annoying to people to see all of those posts by me with a :iagree: when I can't think of anything better to respond!

 

:iagree::iagree::iagree:

 

ha ha ha ha ha ha

 

But really, I don't expect people to acknowledge every single statement I make, but a little more interaction would be nice.

 

I feel like such a jerk.

 

Just speaking for myself, I have been buried by real life this spring and summer. Some issues I'm dealing with are slightly more than I can handle, but nothing can be changed so I'm pressing on...

 

anyway, I try to pop back in here and participate like always for my own edification and to maintain these friendships, but evidently I don't have enough left over to give because...

 

every third time I post anything I come unglued, jump to conclusions, or act like a jerk.

 

I don't mean to. It's real life running over my keyboard and I'm not coping well. Two days later I realize I didn't play nicely with others again and put myself in time out. Ugh.

 

So why am I making this all about me, me, me? I just wanted to say that I feel like a jerk because the OP, and several others in this thread, are people who are on my own personal little list of Posters to Watch Out For Because I Care and I've Noticed They Need Friends Here. It's not a big list; I'm not that observant. But these people are on it, and now they are feeling frozen out, and I've been so self-absorbed that I didn't pay attention.

 

I am sorry, Lucinda, UmMusa, happyhomemaker (Becky) and anyone else who hoped I would be a better friend. This has been a wake-up call for me. I apologize. Friendships are work, and that goes double for online friendships because those only happen if you sit down to the computer and 'click.' I'll try harder.

 

No apologies necessary Tibbie. You haven't let me down, so please don't beat yourself up for anything. Wanna be penpals? (Just kidding.)

 

Blessings,

Lucinda

[stripe]

Phew! In my defense (or perhaps just as an explanation for my lack of self-control :tongue_smilie:), the situation described in the OP of that thread had my dander up well before I read any additional posts. Santa is definitely in the jumble of controversy along with shopping carts and crock pots.

 

I don't even care about Santa so I have no idea why I posted?

 

Not going to look! Not going to look!

[mom2jjka]

To the OP....I feel this way all the time. I almost have an anxiety about posting here.

 

And when I finally do work up enough courage to post, (double checking everything to make sure that I'm not 'killing kittens' or posting something that someone would find offensive and 'call me out' on, ) .... no one replies - or one or two at the most.

 

I feel like such a 'wallflower'. :001_unsure:

[Mrs Mungo]

:lol: I think the angriest thread I was ever involved in was about whether or not to use the Singapore HIG. :boxing_smiley:

 

I think the maddest I have ever been was in a thread about an ancient history activity guide.

 

To the OP....I feel this way all the time. I almost have an anxiety about posting here.

 

And when I finally do work up enough courage to post, (double checking everything to make sure that I'm not 'killing kittens' or posting something that someone would find offensive and 'call me out' on, ) .... no one replies - or one or two at the most.

 

I feel like such a 'wallflower'. :001_unsure:

 

You know...there is one poster here who is terribly sweet, but has the WORST spelling. She stands out to me for that reason. At least she's not blending? Maybe killing kittens or being offensive aren't the worst possible things? :grouphug:

[MariannNOVA]

Thanks, Kristen and Chucki! :grouphug:

 

Lucinda, are you feeling better yet, at all? You've never really struck me as a kilt person, but if you are, now's the time to say so.

 

Alternatively, some folks were offering booze and rum cake around here earlier this week. I could go try to find them if you want, if they're not too pie-eyed to contribute.

 

JenniferMI and I will get the cabana boy to bring some to you.:grouphug:

[MariannNOVA]

To the OP....I feel this way all the time. I almost have an anxiety about posting here.

 

And when I finally do work up enough courage to post, (double checking everything to make sure that I'm not 'killing kittens' or posting something that someone would find offensive and 'call me out' on, ) .... no one replies - or one or two at the most.

 

I feel like such a 'wallflower'. :001_unsure:

 

I ALWAYS ruminate excessively (is that redundant) about posting....especially starting a new thread.

[MariannNOVA]

:001_unsure: Well that's reassuring. Thanks for letting me know.

 

 

 

Oh I agree, there are some very nice people here. I've had some personal connections from at least three amazing people that reached out to me in kind and generous ways irl, and I have appreciated that so much. Obviously I wouldn't have been here this long if I didn't have some positive experiences to take away. Thank you for your lovely post. I was very touched by it.

 

 

 

Blessings,

Lucinda[/QUOTe

I'm glad you have had some positive experiences -- and thank you for your kind words!:)

[G5052]

Maybe because I don't take online relationships too seriously anyway.

 

My life is perpetually one big drama, and I rarely share the present here. Sometimes the past when it helps someone, but rarely the present. Frankly I have enough of it.

[happyhomemaker]

I feel like such a jerk.

 

Just speaking for myself, I have been buried by real life this spring and summer. Some issues I'm dealing with are slightly more than I can handle, but nothing can be changed so I'm pressing on...

 

anyway, I try to pop back in here and participate like always for my own edification and to maintain these friendships, but evidently I don't have enough left over to give because...

 

every third time I post anything I come unglued, jump to conclusions, or act like a jerk.

 

I don't mean to. It's real life running over my keyboard and I'm not coping well. Two days later I realize I didn't play nicely with others again and put myself in time out. Ugh.

 

So why am I making this all about me, me, me? I just wanted to say that I feel like a jerk because the OP, and several others in this thread, are people who are on my own personal little list of Posters to Watch Out For Because I Care and I've Noticed They Need Friends Here. It's not a big list; I'm not that observant. But these people are on it, and now they are feeling frozen out, and I've been so self-absorbed that I didn't pay attention.

 

I am sorry, Lucinda, UmMusa, happyhomemaker (Becky) and anyone else who hoped I would be a better friend. This has been a wake-up call for me. I apologize. Friendships are work, and that goes double for online friendships because those only happen if you sit down to the computer and 'click.' I'll try harder.

 

No need to apologize! I enjoy reading your posts and think about responding often (even if I don't work up the courage to actually do it). For my part, I think the fault lies mostly with me and my own personal baggage. I am shy even on the internet. How sad is that?! I need to stop beating myself up and put myself out there more. Thanks for looking out for me!

[nukeswife]

 

That being said, there have been times, many times, when I have responded to a thread and someone else will say essentially what I said but only her response will get rave reviews and my essentially the same answer will be ignored --that's what you mean, isn't it?

 

I don't think it's a waste for me to post, but the above has happened to me many times and yes it does hurt my feelings. Especially when it's someone that is clearly well known on the boards and beloved, but I said that very thing 4-5 posts up thread. It hurts because it's like it only became a good thought once one of the most beloved posters said it.

 

Luckily, I can get over it pretty quickly, I've developed a pretty thick skin due to a big thing that blew up on another message board I used to frequent more than this one.

[Mrs Mungo]

I don't think it's a waste for me to post, but the above has happened to me many times and yes it does hurt my feelings. Especially when it's someone that is clearly well known on the boards and beloved, but I said that very thing 4-5 posts up thread. It hurts because it's like it only became a good thought once one of the most beloved posters said it.

 

Luckily, I can get over it pretty quickly, I've developed a pretty thick skin due to a big thing that blew up on another message board I used to frequent more than this one.

 

I think this happens to everyone. Usually, for me, someone else says what I said in a nicer manner. So, I can understand why people would rather agree with the nicer version, lol. Other times, I think it is partly because a lot of people read in threaded view, so the other post is higher in the thread for them.

[OnTheBrink]

I know how you feel, OP. It's especially bewildering when someone seeks you out for advice, and you give a day in thought how to respond, then write out a long response and they can't be bothered to even acknowledge that you took the time to answer THEIR issue. :glare:

[Alte Veste Academy]

I know how you feel, OP. It's especially bewildering when someone seeks you out for advice, and you give a day in thought how to respond, then write out a long response and they can't be bothered to even acknowledge that you took the time to answer THEIR issue. :glare:

 

Yep. And one personal pet peeve of mine? When someone posts a question, gets multiple well thought out responses, then the OP comes back and just posts, "anyone else?" or "any other ideas?" :confused: Yeah, I don't think so!

[nukeswife]

I think this happens to everyone. Usually, for me, someone else says what I said in a nicer manner. So, I can understand why people would rather agree with the nicer version, lol. Other times, I think it is partly because a lot of people read in threaded view, so the other post is higher in the thread for them.

 

 

Thanks for pointing that out, I always seem to forget that there are different display options. I did once try the "threaded" view and didn't like it at all. I know that sometimes that's why some responses seem :001_huh: or :confused: to me when I read them in linear view.

[Alte Veste Academy]

I think this happens to everyone. Usually, for me, someone else says what I said in a nicer manner. So, I can understand why people would rather agree with the nicer version, lol.

 

:lol:

 

Sometimes I don't respond to a thread or post because I know I can't pretty my opinion up enough to be fit for the boards, much less anyone's agreement. :lol:

[LibraryLover]

It's not about me, but honestly, my post count is ridiculously & appallingly high. I do try to help if I think I have something to offer. I also yammer unnecessarily.

 

Embarrassment often prevents me from posting more.

 

In my defense, lol, I am a fast reader. :auto:

[MariannNOVA]

It's not about me, but honestly, my post count is ridiculously & appallingly high.

 

 

:iagree:

 

:lol::lol::lol:

[catz]

Yep. And one personal pet peeve of mine? When someone posts a question, gets multiple well thought out responses, then the OP comes back and just posts, "anyone else?" or "any other ideas?" :confused: Yeah, I don't think so!

 

:iagree: ROFL - or they end up trying to set a tone of JAWM (just agree with me!).

[OnTheBrink]

Yep. And one personal pet peeve of mine? When someone posts a question, gets multiple well thought out responses, then the OP comes back and just posts, "anyone else?" or "any other ideas?" :confused: Yeah, I don't think so!

 

Yeah, that always makes me :confused: too.

[Impish]

I have to say, banning isn't all its hyped to be. Especially if one gets oneself banned in the dead of winter when there is no chance of getting out and doing something else to pass the time.

I've never been banned. *smiles angelically*

[melissel]

I think it's humorous that some of the people who are saying there's an in-crowd here or that they're invisible on the board are people I think of as pillars of the board. They may not have 10K posts or anything, but I expect to see their posts in threads and think they generally have good insight and advice.

 

That bugs me too. Someone will ask a question (or stir the pot), 50 people will respond and then nothing. Ugh! Why did we waste our time? Oh, well. Again, nature of the beast.

 

OK, well, I have a bad habit of doing this :blush: The reason is usually because I get online in fits and spurts, so when I post to ask a question, I read along for awhile, but I don't want to post a response too soon because that tends to kill the thread. Then, I run out of online time for that day (or few days) and by the time I get back, my thread is pages back and bumping it with a thank you feels like I'm just looking for more attention or something, so I sometimes decide to just let it lie. I'm always internally grateful for any responses I get though!

[plain jane]

I know how you feel, OP. It's especially bewildering when someone seeks you out for advice, and you give a day in thought how to respond, then write out a long response and they can't be bothered to even acknowledge that you took the time to answer THEIR issue. :glare:

 

Oh ack. I'm so guilty of this. :o :blush: :leaving:

 

It's not that I feel that people didn't answer my question or are not worthy of a "thank you" it's that I often feel embarrassed/exposed about posting in the first place and want my thread to die a happy death in internet land. I simply don't want to drag it back up to the first page for more people to read and comment and know about intimate details of my life. :tongue_smilie:

 

It's not at all that I don't appreciate peoples' responses.

 

I'll have to remember to PM people or post on their profiles to say thanks. I really prefer when my threads die off nicely. :lol::D

 

I'm very sorry to all who have felt unappreciated after giving me advice. :grouphug:

[LeslieAnneLevine]

Yep. And one personal pet peeve of mine? When someone posts a question, gets multiple well thought out responses, then the OP comes back and just posts, "anyone else?" or "any other ideas?" :confused: Yeah, I don't think so!

 

Yeah it's like "Anyone who's not on my ignore list have anything to contribute?"

or

"Anyone who isn't a complete nitwit want to chime in here?"

 

eta: I mean that in a light way--I'm not sitting here crying in my beer or anything.

Edited June 20, 2012 by LeslieAnneLevine

[Parrothead]

I've never been banned. *smiles angelically*

Now who is being a brat? :D

[nono]

It's not about me, but honestly, my post count is ridiculously & appallingly high. I do try to help if I think I have something to offer. I also yammer unnecessarily.

 

Embarrassment often prevents me from posting more.

 

In my defense, lol, I am a fast reader. :auto:

 

Yes, I try to manage my post count average to under 2.5/day.

 

Everyone is too interesting, and I'm too opinionated, for this to occur. Luckily, I'm still under 3/day. (Check my stats if you don't believe me!)

[Parrothead]

...

 

OK, well, I have a bad habit of doing this :blush: The reason is usually because I get online in fits and spurts, so when I post to ask a question, I read along for awhile, but I don't want to post a response too soon because that tends to kill the thread. Then, I run out of online time for that day (or few days) and by the time I get back, my thread is pages back and bumping it with a thank you feels like I'm just looking for more attention or something, so I sometimes decide to just let it lie. I'm always internally grateful for any responses I get though!

I think the consensus is for people to go ahead and bump it back up.

[sheryl]

Yes, Lucinda, that would be me. Together, you and I can start our own little wtm loners group......:confused: :D

 

I do understand what you mean.

[Georgiana Daniels]

I think the consensus is for people to go ahead and bump it back up.

 

Yep, I'm all for bumping. I don't think it looks like trying to get more attention. Plus, if it's days later you can offer an update for those who were truly following said thread.

[Alte Veste Academy]

I think the consensus is for people to go ahead and bump it back up.

 

:iagree:although I can relate to wanting a thread to die. I have started two threads that I wished would never be bumped up again. :lol:

[Parrothead]

:iagree:although I can relate to wanting a thread to die. I have started two threads that I wished would never be bumped up again. :lol:

That is easy enough. Most everyone will honor the request for a thread to die. Ask me how I know. LOL

[Alte Veste Academy]

Yeah it's like "Anyone who's not on my ignore list have anything to contribute?"

or

"Anyone who isn't a complete nitwit want to chime in here?"

 

eta: I mean that in a light way--I'm not sitting here crying in my beer or anything.

 

:iagree::lol:

[Alte Veste Academy]

Yes, I try to manage my post count average to under 2.5/day.

 

Everyone is too interesting, and I'm too opinionated, for this to occur. Luckily, I'm still under 3/day. (Check my stats if you don't believe me!)

 

So much self-control! I was proud of getting mine down from 10 to 8. Now I'm just below 7. Seven isn't bad, is it? Do I have a problem? Really, tell me the truth.

 

Nah, do not tell me the truth. :lol:

[Parrothead]

So much self-control! I was proud of getting mine down from 10 to 8. Now I'm just below 7. Seven isn't bad, is it? Do I have a problem? Really, tell me the truth.

 

Nah, do not tell me the truth. :lol:

Not as big as some. (Where is that little whistling and innocent smiley?)

[kalanamak]

The problem is that when I do take the time to post in reply to someone's thread I quite often feel completely ignored in the conversation. Can anyone relate to what I'm saying here, or is it just me?

 

 

I had a glance at threads you started. I think your "hit" rate and "reply" rate is about what I get. I don't feel ignored.

 

When you are a replier, often no one replies to your reply. I think that is more typical than getting a reply. I generally don't expect to get a reply because I tend to have off beat or non-mainstream answers, at least going by this board's culture. It doesn't bother me.

 

Some people are more involved with "regulars" here who play post volley-ball (back and forth). I don't feel ignored by them, but if I want to play post volley-ball, I pull out light heartedness and what wit I have to join in.

 

If you want to get to know some people closer, you could try something *I* do just out of a personal quirk of mine: if someone seems to be having a hard time, I remember the thread, and some time later I PM them asking how they are. I ask sincerely, but it seems well received. A recent poster left us all hanging about her wounded cat, but I beat a reply out of her. She had no idea there were so many cat lovers were concerned. ;)

[Impish]

Now who is being a brat? :D

Just stating a fact...:auto:

[Night Elf]

And now that there are 20 pages on this thread, let me say that I also get a little thrill out of starting a thread that lasts longer than 2 pages.

 

OP! Look at how many responses you've gotten to your thread! Your topic is one that many people can relate to and/or find interesting enough to yammer on about. Doesn't that feel good? Or is it just me that thinks those things? :o

[ChrissySC]

I will drop in and acknowledge all of you - to my defense, I only respond if I actually have input, used the resource, have a valid contradiction or affirmation.

 

So, call yourselves blessed that I managed to post while working, which I have been doing a lot of lately. :)

 

(((hugs)))

[HSMom2One]

To the OP....I feel this way all the time. I almost have an anxiety about posting here.

 

And when I finally do work up enough courage to post, (double checking everything to make sure that I'm not 'killing kittens' or posting something that someone would find offensive and 'call me out' on, ) .... no one replies - or one or two at the most.

 

I feel like such a 'wallflower'. :001_unsure:

 

I'm so glad you posted on this thread, and I hope you'll post more often. Just take the risk. I mean, if I can risk ruining my reputation here by baring my soul so freely, you can too! I'm afraid after this that I'm going to be known as a wimpering, overly sensitive, wear-your-heart-on-your-sleeve hs mom. But I guess I'd like that better than being known as a an angry you-know-what.

 

I know how you feel, OP. It's especially bewildering when someone seeks you out for advice, and you give a day in thought how to respond, then write out a long response and they can't be bothered to even acknowledge that you took the time to answer THEIR issue. :glare:

 

Yeah. Done that before too and found it to be very disappointing.

 

Yes, Lucinda, that would be me. Together, you and I can start our own little wtm loners group......:confused: :D

 

I do understand what you mean.

 

Why not? WTM Loners unite!!!

 

Yep, I'm all for bumping. I don't think it looks like trying to get more attention. Plus, if it's days later you can offer an update for those who were truly following said thread.

 

Okay, I feel better about that too. I tend to bump a lot and have wondered if it comes across as an attention getter.

 

I think the consensus is for people to go ahead and bump it back up.

 

Again....good to know.

 

I had a glance at threads you started. I think your "hit" rate and "reply" rate is about what I get. I don't feel ignored.

 

When you are a replier, often no one replies to your reply. I think that is more typical than getting a reply. I generally don't expect to get a reply because I tend to have off beat or non-mainstream answers, at least going by this board's culture. It doesn't bother me.

 

Some people are more involved with "regulars" here who play post volley-ball (back and forth). I don't feel ignored by them, but if I want to play post volley-ball, I pull out light heartedness and what wit I have to join in.

 

If you want to get to know some people closer, you could try something *I* do just out of a personal quirk of mine: if someone seems to be having a hard time, I remember the thread, and some time later I PM them asking how they are. I ask sincerely, but it seems well received. A recent poster left us all hanging about her wounded cat, but I beat a reply out of her. She had no idea there were so many cat lovers were concerned. ;)

 

I do that too! :) And when I say I'm praying for someone, I really do and will often pm the poster to follow up.

 

Blessings,

Lucinda

[HSMom2One]

And now that there are 20 pages on this thread, let me say that I also get a little thrill out of starting a thread that lasts longer than 2 pages.

 

OP! Look at how many responses you've gotten to your thread! Your topic is one that many people can relate to and/or find interesting enough to yammer on about. Doesn't that feel good? Or is it just me that thinks those things? :o

 

You are So Right!! I am encouraged to have a lively thread going, but as another poster pointed out and I also stated in my first post, one usually gets ignored (if they're going to be ignored) when popping in on a conversation. But I think I'm convinced now that it's just the nature of the beast!!

 

:lol:

 

Blessings,

Lucinda

[justamouse]

I have to say, banning isn't all its hyped to be. Especially if one gets oneself banned in the dead of winter when there is no chance of getting out and doing something else to pass the time.

 

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:tongue_smilie:

[BakersDozen]

I only respond if I actually have input, used the resource, have a valid contradiction or affirmation.

 

I also feel lame just doing this over and over: :iagree:. It's like I have no original thought or idea and have to piggyback on someone else's words. I don't like feeling stupid or late to the party so often I just read a few posts then move on. What it comes down to is that I haven't much to offer that hasn't already been said and many times I don't have anything to offer at all.

 

I'm also a wimp when it comes to confrontation so I tend to "hide" on message boards. Once in a while I'll peek my head out and post a response if I'm feeling brave. A thread years ago that was about something like having boys/men sit down on the toilet showed me that being brave/transparent isn't always the best idea, though. ;) So I keep my thoughts/practices to myself for the most part.

[Kirch]

I've never been banned. *smiles angelically*

 

You're probably just one of those people who is just sneaky enough to misbehave without getting caught!:tongue_smilie: