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I hardly post, because I really don't feel like I have anything to add lol

I really enjoy reading the boards, but I've been intimidated to post much in the past. I'm trying hard to post more and become a part of this community.

Several of my reasons match the above: someone already posted the same answer, a habit to just read and not even consider an answer. I also don't want to post just any answer because I might feel like I was posting to increase my post count.

And I know this is silly but I really don't want anyone IRL to know I'm on here so I hesitate putting much personal stuff out there. The struggle of wanting to fly under the radar vs. no one noticing my posts.

I'm actually really surprised I have as many posts as I do!

I think you will find a lot of people don't want anyone in their real lives to know about this place.  And it becomes quite odd when you want to tell someone about something that you learned here.  For the longest time, I just said, "I read this on line" and never volunteered where.  I've been a member for 11 years, and now I will tell family that I learned it on "this message board I read," but I have never ever told anyone the name of it.  So I don't think your reason is silly at all.  

I don't use my real name here, although a few people do know it from pmail correspondence.  I don't post a personal picture (although I have posted my son's pic with his permission) so it is absolutely possible to go ahead an join in the fun without anyone in your daily life ever finding out about this hidden gem!

tinydogmafia, your dog looks just like my little Pom. Such a cute little darling.   Glad that you are here, even if it is getting one toe in at a time and not jumping in. I lurked for a over a year before I got brave enough to jump in on the NSBR. That seemed like a scary place until I started joining in. Had my feelings hurt a couple of times, but like they say, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Come on in, the water is fine and I think that since we have moved over here, posts are a lot "softer".   

I'm trying to jump on in - loving the group - will attempt to be entertaining and/or educational from time to time, but can make no promises!!!!

This is the second time I have tried to post on this thread, hence the reason why I should probably stay in my cave. I have been with the peas a very long time both unregistered and registered. I tried to come out of hiding but was driven back in a few years ago when I was mocked by a troll for living in Alaska. I really love the new board and I want to post more.
So here I go, I'll see if this post goes through!
Karen

I won't mock you but I may come visit you! Alaska is on my bucket list!

It's hard to adjust from mostly just reading to participating. I try to read all the replies before posting and find someone else has already said what I wanted to say. I'm trying though!

I'm just tired. I usually read at night before bed and then end up falling asleep before I respond to anything.

That, and it spent the last several days reading through the Israel/Palestine thread!

I've killed plenty of posts in my time here too.  It's no big deal.  And I would say you lose your lurker title as soon as you post even once, so, like it or not, you're in!

I'll just repeat what most everyone has said which is the exact reason I don't post much! haha! I do make liberal use of the "like" button, though. After many years of just reading at the bucket it's a bit hard to transition into posting as well, but I'm working on it.

Come out, come out wherever you are

I was a lurker in the old board, but it's so comfortable here to join in on topics. I love it here !

Sometimes (usually) when I post something, I'll read it and feel really stupid! Then I'll think I really shouldn't have said anything at all. Like even right now as I reread what I've written I'm having second thoughts! Ok...hitting post!