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<blockquote data-quote="Ephchap" data-source="post: 89796" data-attributes="member: 27"><p><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mikey</div><div class="ubbcode-body"></p><p>When I first joined CD, I posted more on other threads than I did on my own. Lately, though, I've taken to lurking and only starting a thread when I need input.</p><p></div></div></p><p></p><p></p><p>I honestly don't ever recall you posting to others, Mikey. That being said, there times when we are all more needy than other times, and we just need a shoulder and can't find the words or the energy to post to others. We all totally understand, and have all been there. Hopefully in time, you'll feel comfortable enough to give back a bit to others who post and are also looking for advice or a shoulder. That's what makes this board as wonderful as it is. It's a cycle. I just have not ever noticed you posting to others, myself included.</p><p></p><p>Our mantra on here is a soft place to land, and that you can take what you need and leave the rest ... so no one is saying that you HAVE to take any advice given.</p><p></p><p>I hope you don't feel picked on or stop posting. You're absolutely right. If we didn't have good intentions and want to help, we'd just ignore your posts and not respond. It does, however, feel like we're banging our heads against a wall for the most part.</p><p></p><p>Deb</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ephchap, post: 89796, member: 27"] <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mikey</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> When I first joined CD, I posted more on other threads than I did on my own. Lately, though, I've taken to lurking and only starting a thread when I need input. </div></div> I honestly don't ever recall you posting to others, Mikey. That being said, there times when we are all more needy than other times, and we just need a shoulder and can't find the words or the energy to post to others. We all totally understand, and have all been there. Hopefully in time, you'll feel comfortable enough to give back a bit to others who post and are also looking for advice or a shoulder. That's what makes this board as wonderful as it is. It's a cycle. I just have not ever noticed you posting to others, myself included. Our mantra on here is a soft place to land, and that you can take what you need and leave the rest ... so no one is saying that you HAVE to take any advice given. I hope you don't feel picked on or stop posting. You're absolutely right. If we didn't have good intentions and want to help, we'd just ignore your posts and not respond. It does, however, feel like we're banging our heads against a wall for the most part. Deb [/QUOTE]
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