General Chat

As a Kiwi who only started subscribing in Dec I felt that everybody seemed to know each other and I wondered if they resented my intrusion when I put in a reply but then I thought that the thread is in the public domain so why shouldnt I. Certainly when I have put in a reply I dont always get any response from the others. P.s. PLEASE forgive my intrusion on this thread!

Hi Julie, I think we all feel ignored sometimes and even those of us who appear confident are not always as confident as we appear. Gwynne

Hi all I normally post a thread and if it takes off then I pop back and see who has posted to it the majority if they are putting a fun reply all well and good and some I reply to if it is a little slow Other threaads if I find is interesting I put my pennysworth (£.s.d.) James :<))

I often feel alone and ignored but I'm surprised you lot do cos I thought you were all so popular! Just shows you doesn't it! Julie xxx

hi margaret, well said! :))

Gwynne, thanks but I think I know what June will say - the same as me. Sometimes we feel there is no POINT in posting. I love the quizzes - but nearly always manage to miss them or come in at the end when there's only the hard ones left! LOL I tend to reply only to those threads that have made a direct request for information. If I have an answer or have experienced the same etc. Other than that I disappear into The Village, have fun and ignore the rest, although I do read most threads - or start to. Usually I give up when it's clear that it's another conversation about something 'off screen' that I haven't a clue about! LOL Mags xx

Bye Helen :))

Hi - I have noticed being ignored on occasions and accepted into the thread on others, have also had both little and lots of replies to threads I've started, BUT although sometimes finding it annoying, I just plod on. If I have something to say I'll say it, nothing abusive of course, and if it is ignored so be it. Life's too short to worry about such little insignificant things..... que sera and all that

Have a lovely day Helen

Hi and thanks everyone one here. It has cheered me up no end to know I am not alone or invisible...lol. Must sign off as the boss is due in! Have a good day all. Helen

Bye Dee :-)

I'm a bit like Gwynne in the fact that I reply on a thread and forget to go back to it........... possibly because I've forgotten which thread I joined in on or because life takes over. I reply to anyones thread I feel drawn to and start some serious or fun threads too. Your all so entertaining and supportive of one another ......... its a lovely website. Much happiness Debi

Gwynne,,,thats a good way of putting it,,,,I have found that some threads are more welcolming than others,

lol Dee.... Bye :))

Mags, I could have got myself banned many times over, I am surprised I have still got a tongue, the times I have had to bite it Oh dear, I keep looking at the clock, and know I shouldn't still be here Bye for now folks Dee xx

Anyone is welcome to answer the quizzes I post. I get in a panic when one has been on for a while with no one answers. I don't remember your thread, Helen, but I'm certainly not ignoring you. I usually answer most threads that interest me then go off and do something else and don't get back to see if there are any replies. I hope no one thinks I'm in a clique. I do have some good friends on here and try to respond to their posts. I've been around for ages so it's inevitable that I know some people better than others. June and Mags, don't even think of not posting. You are both lovely people. Having said that, there are some threads on which I feel unwelcome as well. I put it down to poor social skills. And if I have something to say I usually say it, while minding my manners, of course. Gwynne

Thanks Em ;-))

Thanks Em! LOL and June, don't you dare stop posting, it's not you that's at fault. I like the 'diplomatic skills' crack. Let's face it, some people are just B* rude! Isn't it a shame Dee, that you feel you have to sit there wondering whether to post your opinion or not? I hope you're glad you have because at least you know now that you're not on your own and that you have some support. I think I know how you feel. You wonder if you are going to get shot down in flames and if the hassle is worth it so you keep quiet. Lord! If I typed my immediate thoughts as a post sometimes, I wouldn't get shot down - I'd get banned! LOL A threaded chat board has been mooted more than once. Perhaps that is the answer. Then WE can chat and leave the others to get on with their exclusive clubs! Mags xx

Bye Dee, catch you later. m.

Enjoy your day dee,,,wrap up warm and cosy..