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Posted by AuntieMel on January 31, 2005, at 12:08:13
In reply to Any walls there? (nm), posted by Dinah on January 30, 2005, at 19:03:54
In my opinion (for what that's worth these days) a wall with no windows isn't too bad. It's a wall with windows, knowing someone is on the outside looking in that is bad.
Many of us have spent way, way too much time being on the outside looking in.
Posted by Angel Girl on January 31, 2005, at 12:29:11
In reply to Re: Any walls there?, posted by ed_uk on January 31, 2005, at 10:52:56
I'm posting there and I like the way the site looks but it runs too slow for me and not as much fun. It is very supportive too but I need more than that. I need a place to let loose when I'm hypomanic and I don't think that site really provides that for me. I do however; like the set-up there.
AG
Posted by anastasia56 on January 31, 2005, at 17:00:28
In reply to Re: Any walls there? » Dinah, posted by Gabbix2 on January 30, 2005, at 21:00:52
Posted by Fallen4MyT on January 31, 2005, at 18:40:36
In reply to Re: Any windows there? » Dinah, posted by AuntieMel on January 31, 2005, at 12:08:13
> In my opinion (for what that's worth these days) a wall with no windows isn't too bad. It's a wall with windows, knowing someone is on the outside looking in that is bad.
>
> Many of us have spent way, way too much time being on the outside looking in.
But could you live with being on the inside hiding knowing there are some that would love to be where youre at but arent allowed due to the hiding ? I can't.
Posted by Jai Narayan on January 31, 2005, at 19:47:31
In reply to Re: Any windows there? » AuntieMel, posted by Fallen4MyT on January 31, 2005, at 18:40:36
I read all the posts.
there seem to be nice people over there.
I saw a bunch of posters I like there....
the rules are very similar to over here.
but....
you knew that was coming....
I was so lonely roaming around....
it just didn't feel like home AuntieEm....
I missed Kansas.....
Dr. B and babble is so much more my style...
Oh gosh....
what can I say.
"There's nothing like home"
Ja*
Posted by Fallen4MyT on January 31, 2005, at 19:55:54
In reply to I went over there last night and wandered around.., posted by Jai Narayan on January 31, 2005, at 19:47:31
Home is going to change a good deal....just be ready for that..You may like it or it may feel like a tornado hit it...HUGS
> I read all the posts.
> there seem to be nice people over there.
> I saw a bunch of posters I like there....
> the rules are very similar to over here.
> but....
> you knew that was coming....
> I was so lonely roaming around....
> it just didn't feel like home AuntieEm....
> I missed Kansas.....
> Dr. B and babble is so much more my style...
> Oh gosh....
> what can I say.
> "There's nothing like home"
> Ja*
>
Posted by Jai Narayan on January 31, 2005, at 22:05:52
In reply to Re: I went over there last night and wandered around.. » Jai Narayan, posted by Fallen4MyT on January 31, 2005, at 19:55:54
How is it going to change?
why?
what?
what do you know about this?
very worried.
Ja*
Posted by Angel Girl on January 31, 2005, at 22:37:12
In reply to say what.....?, posted by Jai Narayan on January 31, 2005, at 22:05:52
> How is it going to change?
> why?
> what?
> what do you know about this?
> very worried.
> Ja*
Me too!AG
Posted by alexandra_k on February 1, 2005, at 1:44:32
In reply to say what.....?, posted by Jai Narayan on January 31, 2005, at 22:05:52
Dr Bob is thinking of adding some new boards. Boards that will be restricted to a certain number of posters. The thought is that Babble has become a big city and some people might feel more comfortable in a small town board.
Some people aren't happy with the idea.
There is a verrrrrrrrrrrrry loooooooooooong discussion of it over on admin.
Posted by saw on February 1, 2005, at 3:20:09
In reply to Re: say what.....? » Jai Narayan, posted by alexandra_k on February 1, 2005, at 1:44:32
<<There is a verrrrrrrrrrrrry loooooooooooong discussion of it over on admin.>>
And I started the thread. Guess I always wanted a really long one. Just didn't want it to turn out like this. Sigh
Sabrina
Posted by alexandra_k on February 1, 2005, at 4:10:16
In reply to Re: say what.....? » alexandra_k, posted by saw on February 1, 2005, at 3:20:09
> And I started the thread. Guess I always wanted a really long one. Just didn't want it to turn out like this. Sigh
Aw, (((((Sabrina))))) don't feel bad I think that people were just waiting for the opportunity...
You will get a nice long one one day.
If you come on here late - around 12 or 1 or 2 in the morning and manage to catch Rainbow and Fallen I am sure they will help you make the record for the longest thread that Babble has ever seen.:-)
Of course there is something to be said for quality too... (no offence guys, it was fun).
:-)
Posted by Jai Narayan on February 1, 2005, at 8:27:51
In reply to Re: say what.....? » Jai Narayan, posted by alexandra_k on February 1, 2005, at 1:44:32
> Dr Bob is thinking of adding some new boards. Boards that will be restricted to a certain number of posters.
*so will that be like being in open?
is it for control?
how many would be able to post?
would the board look different?
I like the look of this board, will it look different?
I tried to follow that post on admin....
I got lost.
so only certain people could post?If I'm not invited to post on one of the boards....
would I look through the windows and feel left out?
will it feel like an elite country club?or would it be that if I wanted to post but the site was full I’d have to wait till someone left then I could join?
It appears that certain threads are like private conversations already.
certain sites are inhabited by some of the same people discussing the same or similar topics (faith board).It seems we settle into where we are comfortable.
There are certain boards I almost never visit but like to drop in occasionally.what I didn’t like about Psy Central was the look of the boarders and the visual activity.
It seemed to be more focused on the people not the topics.
psycho babble seems to have the topic headers as the point of interest then the people who posted them.
I like how the threads are in a bunch and then the new comments are highlighted.
I hope our virtual home town won’t destroy the look and feel of the neighborhood.
You know suburbs, shopping malls (ads), gentrification....and all that.
Posted by Angel Girl on February 1, 2005, at 15:54:57
In reply to new boards....., posted by Jai Narayan on February 1, 2005, at 8:27:51
I haven't read that thread on admin. It seems so long and I feel like an intruder who is coming into the conversation late. Maybe I'll read but not post.
I wonder if it will lead others to feel left out and unwanted. It could very well lead me to feel that way with being so fragile and feeling unloved to begin with. As Jai already said, there are threads here on social that i don't participate in because they seem to be between certain posters and I didn't get in at the start so I haven't even read them. But then again, that's just my thoughts and I haven't read that thread and I'm sure all of this has been discussed.
AG
Posted by Fallen4MyT on February 1, 2005, at 16:01:02
In reply to Re: say what.....? » saw, posted by alexandra_k on February 1, 2005, at 4:10:16
LMFAO no offence taken alex...I myself said it was the longest thread of nothing (like seinfelds show) I have ever seen hahahah but ..its long :)
> > And I started the thread. Guess I always wanted a really long one. Just didn't want it to turn out like this. Sigh
>
> Aw, (((((Sabrina))))) don't feel bad I think that people were just waiting for the opportunity...
>
> You will get a nice long one one day.
> If you come on here late - around 12 or 1 or 2 in the morning and manage to catch Rainbow and Fallen I am sure they will help you make the record for the longest thread that Babble has ever seen.
>
> :-)
>
> Of course there is something to be said for quality too... (no offence guys, it was fun).
>
> :-)
>
>
Posted by Fallen4MyT on February 1, 2005, at 16:05:13
In reply to say what.....?, posted by Jai Narayan on January 31, 2005, at 22:05:52
> How is it going to change?
> why?
> what?
> what do you know about this?
> very worried.
> Ja*There is a whole long thread on small towns and gated commiunities on Admin that would explain it best
Posted by Angel Girl on February 1, 2005, at 16:09:32
In reply to Re: say what.....? and angel girl, posted by Fallen4MyT on February 1, 2005, at 16:05:13
> > How is it going to change?
> > why?
> > what?
> > what do you know about this?
> > very worried.
> > Ja*
>
> There is a whole long thread on small towns and gated commiunities on Admin that would explain it best
see my reply above. Thanks!AG
Posted by Dinah on February 1, 2005, at 16:12:56
In reply to Re: new boards....., posted by Angel Girl on February 1, 2005, at 15:54:57
Well, that's the thing. You aren't an intruder on that thread. Or any other. If people are posting in public you can add your two cents.
Right now anyway.
On most boards. Don't try to greet a newcomer though on the newbie board tho. :)
Posted by Fallen4MyT on February 1, 2005, at 16:37:50
In reply to Re: new boards....., posted by Angel Girl on February 1, 2005, at 15:54:57
sometimes its good to have a say in any change...and it may fall on a deaf ear but if one sits back they may end up in the dark.,...thats hy I havent been here much when I am online I am trying to be heard on what I feel will be an elitist board set up....but I respect how you feel on it
> I haven't read that thread on admin. It seems so long and I feel like an intruder who is coming into the conversation late. Maybe I'll read but not post.
>
> I wonder if it will lead others to feel left out and unwanted. It could very well lead me to feel that way with being so fragile and feeling unloved to begin with. As Jai already said, there are threads here on social that i don't participate in because they seem to be between certain posters and I didn't get in at the start so I haven't even read them. But then again, that's just my thoughts and I haven't read that thread and I'm sure all of this has been discussed.
>
> AG
Posted by Angel Girl on February 1, 2005, at 17:28:32
In reply to Re: new boards..... » Angel Girl, posted by Dinah on February 1, 2005, at 16:12:56
> Well, that's the thing. You aren't an intruder on that thread. Or any other. If people are posting in public you can add your two cents.
>
> Right now anyway.
>
> On most boards. Don't try to greet a newcomer though on the newbie board tho. :)
DinahRight now? I don't understand and what would be so wrong for me to greet a newcomer through the newbie board. I think that is absolutely absurd. Wouldn't a newcomer feel more welcome with the more people that post to them? None of this makes any sense to me at all. BTW, I'm not putting you down with my comments, just really not understanding these rules whatsoever.
AG
Posted by Angel Girl on February 1, 2005, at 17:32:02
In reply to Re: new boards..... » Angel Girl, posted by Fallen4MyT on February 1, 2005, at 16:37:50
> sometimes its good to have a say in any change...and it may fall on a deaf ear but if one sits back they may end up in the dark.,...thats hy I havent been here much when I am online I am trying to be heard on what I feel will be an elitist board set up....but I respect how you feel on it
>
> > I haven't read that thread on admin. It seems so long and I feel like an intruder who is coming into the conversation late. Maybe I'll read but not post.
> >
> > I wonder if it will lead others to feel left out and unwanted. It could very well lead me to feel that way with being so fragile and feeling unloved to begin with. As Jai already said, there are threads here on social that i don't participate in because they seem to be between certain posters and I didn't get in at the start so I haven't even read them. But then again, that's just my thoughts and I haven't read that thread and I'm sure all of this has been discussed.
> >
> > AG
>
>fallen
elitist? That's how some people will interpret it. I see no good that can possibly come from this at all. Of course, that being said with not reading the thread, which I guess I should but I just feel so overwhelmed when a thread is lengthy and I didn't get in at the beginning. Somehow, if this goes through, I predict that people will leave. They will feel left out. JMHO FWIW.
AG
Posted by Fallen4MyT on February 1, 2005, at 17:41:11
In reply to Re: new boards..... » Fallen4MyT, posted by Angel Girl on February 1, 2005, at 17:32:02
You may wanna read it...but yes I plan on leaving before I get assigned a box to get in....I will then be gone for good to babble and this email account
> > sometimes its good to have a say in any change...and it may fall on a deaf ear but if one sits back they may end up in the dark.,...thats hy I havent been here much when I am online I am trying to be heard on what I feel will be an elitist board set up....but I respect how you feel on it
> >
> > > I haven't read that thread on admin. It seems so long and I feel like an intruder who is coming into the conversation late. Maybe I'll read but not post.
> > >
> > > I wonder if it will lead others to feel left out and unwanted. It could very well lead me to feel that way with being so fragile and feeling unloved to begin with. As Jai already said, there are threads here on social that i don't participate in because they seem to be between certain posters and I didn't get in at the start so I haven't even read them. But then again, that's just my thoughts and I haven't read that thread and I'm sure all of this has been discussed.
> > >
> > > AG
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> fallen
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> elitist? That's how some people will interpret it. I see no good that can possibly come from this at all. Of course, that being said with not reading the thread, which I guess I should but I just feel so overwhelmed when a thread is lengthy and I didn't get in at the beginning. Somehow, if this goes through, I predict that people will leave. They will feel left out. JMHO FWIW.
>
> AG
Posted by Dinah on February 1, 2005, at 18:04:54
In reply to Re: new boards..... » Dinah, posted by Angel Girl on February 1, 2005, at 17:28:32
I agree with you, which was what I was saying.
As it stands right now, unless you're a newcomer or official greeter you can't reach out to someone on the newbie board. You'll get smacked in the face with a notice that you aren't allowed to post on that board. I don't understand the rationale behind limiting the number of potential responders to a newcomer's post, but Dr. Bob apparently thinks it's for the good of the board.
Mind you, I think official greeters are a grand idea. I just can't see the point in not letting others respond at all.
But Dr. Bob does. Perhaps he could explain his rationale.
Posted by rainbowbrite on February 1, 2005, at 20:47:34
In reply to Re: new boards..... » Fallen4MyT, posted by Angel Girl on February 1, 2005, at 17:32:02
Ok just whjen im finally beginning to feel like i have all the lingo down, well the laughing ones are the most important right I get thrown for a loop with new ones AHHH. what on earth is FWIW? I also have to agree with you on this thraed I haven't really read it but it is beginning to grab my attention and im slightly overwhelmed by it. I guess cause i have no clue whats going on LOL
just wanted to share that. :)
Posted by rainbowbrite on February 1, 2005, at 20:49:42
In reply to Re: new boards..... » Angel Girl, posted by Dinah on February 1, 2005, at 18:04:54
Im jumping in at the end of this, but whats this about newbies? how long is a person considered NEW? so everyone else is blocked out? I guess Im still new. Ok that is so wrong IMO.
Posted by Dinah on February 1, 2005, at 20:51:11
In reply to Re: new boards..... » Angel Girl, posted by rainbowbrite on February 1, 2005, at 20:47:34
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