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Posted by broken on April 27, 2005, at 8:40:14
This kind of thing doesn't happen *only* at Babble I know, but since this is where I am....
Isn't it interesting how "well" you get to know people here? Even if you don't interact with them via babble mail or post to them on the board itself, sometimes you still feel like they are a friend.
I mean, you hear about their good days, and their bad days, you offer them comfort when you can. You ride out deaths in their family with them, you share their joy when they get a job, or their grief when they lose one, and because of your time here, you experience a part, sometimes even a large part of their lives.
The most interesting part is, because some of us don't post alot, or mail alot, the people that we share these experiences with, and grow to care about don't even know we're out there.
Guess what? We're out here, and we care about you even though you might not know it. And there are more than just one of us. You have friends you didn't even know existed :)
Chris
Posted by sunny10 on April 27, 2005, at 9:11:09
In reply to Babble people and stuff...., posted by broken on April 27, 2005, at 8:40:14
I have been posting this feeling a lot lately, too.
It is truly a wonderful feeling to know when I reach out, someone will always respond!
Posted by just so sad on April 27, 2005, at 9:26:36
In reply to Babble people and stuff...., posted by broken on April 27, 2005, at 8:40:14
What a wonderful post. You have brightened my day!! I too often read the posts, but don't feel like posting or feel someone already said what I would have anyway - it's good to be reminded that there are folks out there who care, even if we don't *hear* from them.
Posted by Miss Honeychurch on April 27, 2005, at 10:11:37
In reply to Babble people and stuff...., posted by broken on April 27, 2005, at 8:40:14
That is so wonderful to hear.
Many times I don't respond to a thread because I either have nothing intelligent to add or because the thread itself is so sad to me that I can't get involved due to self-preservation.
That does NOT mean however that I'm not thinking about these people. I do. All the time, especially when someone is really hurting.
Posted by Susan47 on April 27, 2005, at 13:02:37
In reply to Re: Babble people and stuff...., posted by Miss Honeychurch on April 27, 2005, at 10:11:37
when someone is having a hard time, to know that maybe someone out there is caring even though you're feeling alone right here.
Posted by broken on April 27, 2005, at 15:19:58
In reply to Re: Babble people and stuff...., posted by Miss Honeychurch on April 27, 2005, at 10:11:37
> That is so wonderful to hear.
>
> Many times I don't respond to a thread because I either have nothing intelligent to add or because the thread itself is so sad to me that I can't get involved due to self-preservation.
>
> That does NOT mean however that I'm not thinking about these people. I do. All the time, especially when someone is really hurting.I'm similar to the "self preservation" remark. So many times I write the post, and read it. Read it again, and again, and eventually I don't post at all. I get concerned that what I write is coming out the wrong way. And then I get paranoid because I speak with genuine affection to the person (I've been reading about their situation and not posting) and the person is thinking, "Who the hell is this guy who supposedly cares so much? He's never even replied to my posts before".
So, anyway, that's partialy the reason for my post today.
Chris
Posted by Damos on April 27, 2005, at 16:47:31
In reply to Re: Babble people and stuff...., posted by broken on April 27, 2005, at 15:19:58
Posted by alexandra_k on April 27, 2005, at 17:56:25
In reply to Babble people and stuff...., posted by broken on April 27, 2005, at 8:40:14
(((Broken)))
I often feel the same way about responding to other peoples posts.
All you people who feel unseen...
You might be seen more than you realise you know ;-)
It really is wonderful how much caring and support there is over here at Babble.
I've never really thought about lurkers I have to admit...
But I guess they could even come to care as well
:-)
Posted by anastasia56 on April 28, 2005, at 0:18:01
In reply to Babble people and stuff...., posted by broken on April 27, 2005, at 8:40:14
Posted by alesta on April 28, 2005, at 1:00:01
In reply to Babble people and stuff...., posted by broken on April 27, 2005, at 8:40:14
hi chris,:)
i really like that thought..that we have friends out there watching us. maybe millions! (just kidding) :) i'm in a silly mood, don't mind me.:)
well, i hope you're one of my friends, chris.:)
it's kinda like reality tv, huh..i always found it bizarre the way technology allows relationships to exist purely one-sidedly.
just knowing that someone knew me well would make me feel close to them.
thanks for sharing that, chris. it's very sweet. see ya around!
take care of you,
amy;)
Posted by TamaraJ on April 28, 2005, at 11:22:44
In reply to Babble people and stuff...., posted by broken on April 27, 2005, at 8:40:14
Posted by AuntieMel on April 28, 2005, at 14:01:46
In reply to Re: Babble people and stuff...., posted by broken on April 27, 2005, at 15:19:58
I always like reading your posts.
Posted by gardenergirl on April 29, 2005, at 8:30:24
In reply to Re: Don't be so shy » broken, posted by AuntieMel on April 28, 2005, at 14:01:46
ditto to what Auntie Mel said
gg
Posted by Dinah on April 29, 2005, at 14:22:07
In reply to Re: Don't be so shy, posted by gardenergirl on April 29, 2005, at 8:30:24
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