Just a little vent - nothing to do with this site.

Sounds like there may be a popularity contest going on and you've found yourself on the wrong side of the fence. It's really not uncommon both IRL and online, especially the more insular/closed off groups. It's not as much a statement against you as it is one in favour of those other people you've either spoken up about or who have said the same things you did previously. 

A little break won't hurt. I'm glad you feel at home and comfortable over here. The 2PR General Scrapbooking side is very chill, open-minded and supportive of all in my experience. Sending you hugs! 

I feel like I am on this site almost every day and participate all of the time. There are a few people who always seem to respond to my questions or just give positive feedback. I know when I see certain posters, I'll respond to their threads more often because I feel like I might "know" them or their situation more than others. I don't ever think of myself as ignoring someone, but if you feel like people aren't responding, it might really seem like that is the case.

Even though I am here a lot, I have had lots of threads that went nowhere. (No one has been snippy to me on this part of the site though.) I just post again on another day and maybe it will get more engagement.

I don't think I'd stay on a site where I felt people were continuously being snippy to me. Life is too short to put up with that crap. Decide what is okay for you and then put your energy into making connections where it feels right for you.

ETA: Is the other site a paper crafting site?  

((((Hugs)))) I've seen that here sometimes on the NSBR side (but not nearly as much as the old TwoPeas where I was afraid to post) but this side is really friendly and inclusive in my experience. It does sound like you need a break - sometimes a forum/board isn't a good fit for us (or stops being a good fit).

Agreed. I mostly hung out on the scrapbook side of the OG 2peas but even that had its fair share of popularity contests and sides.

This new site is very different and in a great pslositive way. With no Garden Girls and those trying to be seen by them and the booming industry, it's more laid back and open to all styles which I love.

This is why I am on zero FB groups for crafting. I am on 3 food ones and 1 community one. So much happier.

we're glad you are here

I've noticed here that even when peas are disagreeing they tend to be fairly respectful, "agree to disagree". Although that is fairly easy to expect when we are discussing paper supplies And I admit I stay away from NSBR because I think it would only make be feel bad...I like to think everyone here has each other's backs!

I’m sorry you feel invisible on your other board. I don’t always get a lot of traction on my posts. But I also scroll past a lot of threads based on the subject line. A lot of times I feel like a thread killer. 😵

I forgot to say I'm glad you're here and please feel free to vent away!

Interesting post! Unfortunately forums, FB and any other places where people post their opinions there is always going to be behavior like that. I'm new to 2 peas and was recently told that my comment about 2 peas being a bit judgey was wrong and that I was being judgey. This was by some Senior 2peas members! Not very welcoming and that was my opinion about a post that people were being negative about a well known crafters studio tour. I've seen other posts here where people just jump on the band wagon and tear well known crafters down. Ok, that's their opinion and they are entitled to it. Other forums have said not to go on 2 peas as they are too negative so go figure! It's everywhere and don't feel bad just keep scrolling.