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Date Posted: 17:31:28 12/08/10 Wed
Author: Brittany
Subject: Re: Time to change things here
In reply to: Stewart 's message, "Time to change things here" on 11:34:17 12/08/10 Wed

In regards to a "refocus" . . .

I started posting here a few months under two years ago. I was looking through "Christy" sites, and stumbled upon this page, and was shocked and delighted with the idea that I could directly thank someone who had been part of something that helped me through a difficult time in my life. So, I wrote a "thank you" on here, which I know may have been missed, but I felt better writing it all the same. Actually, through the board, I was able to find a way later to give/make a more tangible "thank you" that I am happier with. Not content, mind you, because there are some gifts that are impossible to fully thank a person for.

Apart from that, I'm afraid that's all the draw the forum had for me as far as you go, sir. I did not want to be labeled or thought of as a "fangirl", and it seemed strange talking about you when you may or may not be looking. Who am I to presume to do so when I know so little about you? (For everyone who does talk, I don't mean to condemn, but I'm just talking about myself and my own feelings about my actions) I even went so far as to ignore you when you posted something because I was too shy to reply or I thought what I would say in reply was too silly. I think I have become braver in the past several months, but even now I can't quite believe I'm writing this.

So why am I here then? Well, when I posted my initial "thank you", I had no intention of staying. However, I received some lovely replies from some of the ladies here that were encouraging when encouragement was something I was in need of. I can't remember who, but someone said "your feelings are safe here". That's what got me. I wanted to be with these kind, encouraging people. So I stayed. I haven't been constantly here (I took a few breaks for personal reasons), but I never really "left". The ladies were indeed kind and I healed even more under their care. I have made some wonderful friends that I believe will stay my friends for a long time to come.

As far as the content of the board, I don't feel it has changed very much since I first came here. It seems like a random board with a backbone of people brought together and familiar with "Christy" that branches out to all kinds of subjects of interest to those people. I'm not sure what it was like when it was first created. I actually like the way the board is right now for the most part. There are some things that I am uncomfortable with, but that aspect has ebbed and flowed my whole time here. If I may be so bold (I've already gone past my comfort zone, might as well go all the way!), you have seemed less negative in your replies lately, which I believe sets a tone for the whole board. It has been encouraging and making me happy, although my meds make me loopy and others may disagree with my assessment ;)

Basically what I'm getting at is that I like this board I've come to know. True, there may be some threads that should be closed for questionable taste. Why does it need to change so drastically, though? It has evolved to a place where I'm guessing most users like it since they shaped it to be this way. As you mentioned, you are retired from acting now, so there is the whole question of "relevancy". I'm not really sure how big that area is, and the idea of being boxed in as to what I can talk about or can't talk about is concerning. That being said, I have just been a guest here and it isn't my board.

So, since you asked for suggestions, as a person who generally likes the way things are now, I suggest to start where we are. What stays and what goes? What is this definition of "relevancy"?

I have been part of several other forums, and I have sadly seen some of them die. The main reason seems to be lack of interest. If there are a bunch of restrictions put into place, I fear this board my die as well.

Whatever happens, I would just like to say it has been a privilege and pleasure being here these past two years :)




PS No thank you as far as the mod position. I fear I am far too sensitive and my judgments might be compromised by this.

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[> Re: Time to change things here -- Stewart, 17:37:51 12/08/10 Wed

It's not about agreement as I said I don't ever dislike good debate.Rather what Valerie stated here is pretty much what needs to happen and that is threads should stay on topic. Many posts here don't really stay on topic thats all. As far as your posting Three Kings if you decide feminine hygiene products and their advertising/ packaging are a good topic, be it however humorous. It is really a women's only topic that belongs on a women's only board. You could argue quite correctly that most of those who post here are female. However I take exception that you would think it an appropriate thread especially and ironically, after disparaging the "public nature' of said products design etc in the marketplace. Now don't get me wrong you are definitely not the only person who has posted something like this, just the most recent, and I'm sure if pressed I'd have an opinion on your topic. The problem being, it wouldn't be appropriate of me to voice it here. I hope you understand the headmaster has stepped in. .love on ya Stewart


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