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Post by anxiousmom on Aug 2, 2014 23:18:33 GMT
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! If it makes you feel any better, I am the same way. I am such a dork sometimes... <<<< but as you can see, I do it any way. I figure that most people just politely smile, nod their heads and wonder if I am as big of a goof ball in real life.
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Post by kayk on Aug 2, 2014 23:32:39 GMT
It is just ......fun to lurk!
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Oct 7, 2024 16:30:12 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2014 0:19:51 GMT
I find myself reading instead of posting just out of longtime habit. I usually am online with my kindle though, and it is a thorn in my side to tap out a response finger by finger. Not to mention the blasted auto correct! I bet I would post more frequently if I was on my laptop and could post responses quickly.
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ripleysmine
Junior Member
So glad to be a Pea refugee!
Posts: 77
Jul 13, 2014 0:45:03 GMT
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Post by ripleysmine on Aug 3, 2014 2:01:03 GMT
I'm a lurker, but I have been a member for over 10 years! I get caught up reading the posts and just never take the time to respond. But I'm gonna try harder to participate! I have learned so much from 2peas!
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Post by ljsmom on Aug 3, 2014 2:43:31 GMT
I'm another one of the lurkers. On two peas I had like. 600 posts over 11 years..... Won't be tough to try and up my game. Thanks for calling us out of the shadows.
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Post by mom2luke on Aug 3, 2014 2:48:14 GMT
These boards intimidate me! I asked a question once bad boy the response I got was not what I expected. That being said... I always try to post on the weekly reading threads! That thread is the highlight of my Sunday night/Monday!
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Post by misadventurous on Aug 3, 2014 3:20:04 GMT
I was a lurker on the original board (~250 posts in 4 years) and I've continued my lurker-ish ways here. Reasons why I don't post:
1. Whatever I was going to say had already been said. I understand that many people feel like multiple similar answers do contribute to the conversation so I will TRY to post my thoughts even if it's already been said.
2. Not a single one of my 250 posts on the other board was controversial in any way, and I never posted to a thread dealing with a controversial subject. I behave on the board exactly as I would in real life, and if I would not get involved in a heated conversation in real life, I don't do it online. This certainly limits the posting opportunities (or it did on the other board; this one seems a little more relaxed!).
3. I usually read on my phone or ipad a few minutes here and there and am just waaaayyy too lazy to type out some long response with my thumbs. I'm on my PC now!
I will say that I have learned more in 4 years of pea-lurking than I would have possibly believed. You guys are a-ma-zing! And enabling! I'll try my best to do my part!
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Post by AussieMeg on Aug 3, 2014 3:32:14 GMT
I was really excited to see so many new people sign up here. I was hoping that the lurkers would jump right in and have a fresh start, and start posting. Come on, you can do it!!!! The more the merrier!
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Post by bebe on Aug 3, 2014 3:37:04 GMT
I'm trying to be more active! I was a big "lurker" at 2peas
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Post by craftsbycarolyn on Aug 3, 2014 3:48:26 GMT
Yeah I was mostly a lurker at 2 peas...am trying not to be here!
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sallen
Shy Member
Posts: 13
Jun 29, 2014 12:40:06 GMT
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Post by sallen on Aug 3, 2014 3:51:50 GMT
I was a member at 2 peas for many years but only posted a couple of times.
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Post by kaycee on Aug 3, 2014 5:29:16 GMT
I was a major lurker on the old board. 11 posts in 8 years. Already passed that here, woo hoo!
It was intimidating on the old board. I have seen many times how one seemingly innocent comment can be taken the wrong way and turn into a big pile on. It was nasty there at times.
The new home feels friendlier and less intimidating so I have been trying to join in, however being in Australia by the time I read new threads everything has already been said. I have been using the "like" button here a LOT.
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MissChris
Full Member
Posts: 370
Jul 14, 2014 0:46:04 GMT
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Post by MissChris on Aug 3, 2014 5:59:22 GMT
Hi!! I was a 7-ish year lurker at 2peas, and promised myself that I'm not going to be a lurker here. Sadly, I think I'm at 6 or so posts, so I think I could be considered to still be a lurker. I'm trying, but never feel like I have too much to say.
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Post by Linda on Aug 3, 2014 6:54:09 GMT
I lurked at 2Peas - I was a member for over a decade with less than 600 posts (and I know I lurked before I joined).
I'm doing much better here but I'm making a concentrated effort to participate
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Post by georgiee on Aug 3, 2014 7:36:35 GMT
I'm mostly a lurker. A soon as I get the nerve up to post something happens on here that sends me back to my cave. The pea that posted about people wearing bikinis on the beach did not deserve to get hit on like the peas did. I'm not that thick skinned I guess.
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Post by gar on Aug 3, 2014 7:53:28 GMT
These boards intimidate me! I asked a question once bad boy the response I got was not what I expected. That being said... I always try to post on the weekly reading threads! That thread is the highlight of my Sunday night/Monday! It helps to remember that all of us a strangers really. When you get up and walk away from your computer we're gone so don't be intimidated
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Post by gar on Aug 3, 2014 7:56:24 GMT
I'm trying, but never feel like I have too much to say. At the risk of repeating myself - that doesn't stop most of us! You don't have to add things that are Pulitzer Prize worthy, just a "Me too!" will do!
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duopenotti
Junior Member
Posts: 70
Location: The Netherlands..the real Orange Country
Jun 30, 2014 15:02:10 GMT
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Post by duopenotti on Aug 3, 2014 8:11:22 GMT
If you are a lurker here, can you tell us why you don't want to post? then they won't be lurkers. I wonder if any are prepared alters to keep for later. ( for those who can keep crap like that straight, lol I'd never be able to lol ). I wonder if the fairy pod mother her can tell that sort if stuff. Mm, sharp thinking!!
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BarbaraUK
Drama Llama
Surrounded by my yarn stash on the NE coast of England...............!! Refupea 1702
Posts: 5,961
Location: England UK
Jun 27, 2014 12:47:11 GMT
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Post by BarbaraUK on Aug 3, 2014 12:02:17 GMT
I'm mostly a lurker. A soon as I get the nerve up to post something happens on here that sends me back to my cave. The pea that posted about people wearing bikinis on the beach did not deserve to get hit on like the peas did. I'm not that thick skinned I guess. I really do understand where you are coming from on this. However there are threads that don't go anything like that and it would be so nice if you could possibly manage to venture out of that cave and 'get the nerve up' to post on those and join the rest of us.
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naylees
Shy Member
Posts: 12
Jul 9, 2014 19:50:50 GMT
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Post by naylees on Aug 3, 2014 14:26:44 GMT
I'm working on it.
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Post by sleuthgirl on Aug 3, 2014 14:50:01 GMT
Just made my first post. I love reading, but it is a bit scary to post!
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Post by DinCA on Aug 3, 2014 15:01:43 GMT
I'm mostly a lurker. A soon as I get the nerve up to post something happens on here that sends me back to my cave. The pea that posted about people wearing bikinis on the beach did not deserve to get hit on like the peas did. I'm not that thick skinned I guess. Me, too. I very rarely start a thread. I'm still not comfortable doing that but I am making more of an effort here to post on others' threads. I try to avoid the most controversial topics but sometimes I am brave enough to post. I'm still testing the waters, so to speak.
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betazed
Junior Member
Posts: 84
Jun 28, 2014 3:17:59 GMT
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Post by betazed on Aug 3, 2014 16:42:05 GMT
Trying here..... Don't want to be "shy member" anymore!
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Post by Lexica on Aug 3, 2014 19:11:59 GMT
Trying here..... Don't want to be "shy member" anymore! Your pup looks exactly like my sister's little pup. Hers is supposed to be a bishon/poodle mix. My male is supposed to be a Maltese/poodle mix. My sister was just here this morning with her and the two dogs get along so well. My sister said my dog is the only other dog that hers will play with. She's tiny and mine is bigger by 4 pounds, but very gentle, so I guess that's why she feels safe to play. What breed is your dog?
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kiki
Junior Member
Posts: 58
Aug 3, 2014 19:34:58 GMT
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Post by kiki on Aug 3, 2014 19:56:14 GMT
Twisted my arm so I just signed up! Hope to participate a lot more this time around!
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Post by picotjo on Aug 3, 2014 19:56:18 GMT
I lurked on the old Two Peas board for many years. I wanted to post but like others have said sometimes it got nasty over the simplest things and it scared me away from posting.I am trying here to post more.
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Post by herewegoga on Aug 4, 2014 2:08:25 GMT
Not a lurker! I just changed my pea name. I was lttlecrybby on the old site. I am so glad I finally found y'all! I have been going through pea withdrawal all summer!
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maurchclt
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,646
Jul 4, 2014 16:53:27 GMT
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Post by maurchclt on Aug 4, 2014 2:20:30 GMT
I still tend to lurk more than reply, but I sure do hit the LIKE button a lot, lol. Too bad that doesn't count toward our number of posts. Oh, and I got very brave and started a post once, it got 4 replies, lol
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Post by jenettycakes on Aug 4, 2014 3:29:57 GMT
This place I just enjoy more and more and Two Peas of the past is becoming a distant memory. Fond memory sure but I have to say that I quite like it here much better.
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Post by angiet on Aug 4, 2014 4:38:23 GMT
I'm trying to post more. Sometimes I just don't have a lot to say!
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