I don't see that Doodlebug's prime concerns have been addressed or that the situation has changed much at all, so I voted "not sure".
I respect, and to a certain extent agree, with D's opinions... The difference for me is that I don't feel 'uncomfortable' here... But there's an important distinction - I didn't say I was comfortable. My experience with bulletin board formats like this (going back to newsgroups) is that anything can, and frequently does, happen; and it usually results in someone getting PO'd. It only takes a few virtual shouting matches, or a general lull in intelligent discourse, to realize that there are better ways to spend your time.
I keep coming back because there are still persons here I find interesting, with interesting opinions and information, and new people with their own interesting thoughts and opinions.
(Like this: http://www.breastnexus.com/showthread.php?tid=17310)
I also appreciate the feedback I receive; some of it's good for my ego, but the more valuable are honest questions and opinions about what I'm up too and my progress... These things make me think, and be honest with myself.
I don't see that ever stopping here; but if it does, I'll join D in self-exile.
-j
I respect, and to a certain extent agree, with D's opinions... The difference for me is that I don't feel 'uncomfortable' here... But there's an important distinction - I didn't say I was comfortable. My experience with bulletin board formats like this (going back to newsgroups) is that anything can, and frequently does, happen; and it usually results in someone getting PO'd. It only takes a few virtual shouting matches, or a general lull in intelligent discourse, to realize that there are better ways to spend your time.
I keep coming back because there are still persons here I find interesting, with interesting opinions and information, and new people with their own interesting thoughts and opinions.
(Like this: http://www.breastnexus.com/showthread.php?tid=17310)
I also appreciate the feedback I receive; some of it's good for my ego, but the more valuable are honest questions and opinions about what I'm up too and my progress... These things make me think, and be honest with myself.
I don't see that ever stopping here; but if it does, I'll join D in self-exile.
-j
(12-12-2013, 02:55 AM)doodlebug2055 Wrote: ...I long for the days when we discussed serious topics. When people put thought into a single, thorough response and took the time to check spelling and punctuation.
I miss being able to come here and share something that’s on my heart and get helpful feedback or provide encouragement...
...I miss the days when I actually wanted to read all the threads because there was something good in all of them. Frankly it’s a rarity now to find anything worthwhile at all.
...Now I can’t open anything without pornographic profile pics jumping off the screen at me (and whoever happens to glance over my shoulder). I wouldn’t want my male buddies to see that let alone my wife or kids and CERTAINLY wouldn’t want anyone to read what’s being written if I had any hope of them understanding GID.