Before I go any further, I want to thank jnb for talking me down from the metaphorical ledge...not for the first time.
Here's the way it is. I freely admit to being a selfish poster. Selfish because I post links and opinions (not solely but often about TW), not from some sense of altruism (because arguably that doesn't exist) but because I want to engage others in my interest/appreciation and strike up some discussion.
In the early days my TW posts were met with, let's say, some resistance, understandably so, from those here to enjoy all things 'dance'. Gradually, more people became interested in Jay's boyband years and I enjoyed lots of conversations and got very excited as more people seemed to embrace that aspect of appreciating Jay.
Inevitably, more people began to find their own way 'down the rabbit hole' and I was thrilled...although it made it a bit trickier for me to post links that hadn't already been unearthed
That's fine. It's also fine that some people are still not interested in TW 
What I have struggled with is an increasing and almost predictable lack of response to my posts. I've tried not to take it personally
Yes, I know the thread has slowed. Yes, I know I've been in the habbit of posting at stooopid o'clock...but please, what difference does that make? Yes, I know we've all got RL to handle. Yes, I know people will read/follow links. Yes, I know that some posters have found other ways to communicate and have moved on.
Remember, I'm a selfish poster. I don't get too much of a thrill from putting links up here, usually with some explanation and points I hope will stimulate discussion, to have them disappear into the ether....time and time again. I don't post as often as I used to. Not because I don't want to...in fact I often watch some of my favourite clips and think "I'd love to share this with the thread!"...then I think of the deathly silence that will probably follow...so I don't post.
So here's what I'm leading to:
* If we all lurk, there is no thread.
* If we only post and don't engage, this is not a thread but a random collection of increasingly loosely related snippets. There's a place for that...it's called tumblr.
* If we drop in simply to pass the time of day, as lovely as that is, (and I'm definitely not saying we should stop) we're in danger of eclipsing the main purpose of the thread.
I love this thread. I love that so many people have found friendship through it. I love that people have supported each other through the saddest times and been there to share in the happy times. I love that we have shared all kinds of information...some of which has stimulated people into advancing their skills, including me.
I don't want to leave but I don't want to exist here in my own echo chamber...I can do that in the privacy of my own four walls.
Before I go, nothing I have said here is directed at any individual (apart from my opening statement of course ) so please don't read this and think I'm having a go at anyone. Shoot me down in flames, read and move on, or ignore me (I wouldn't have to tell you that though, because you wouldn't be reading now )
Remember, I'm a selfish poster.
I have to go to work now. Apologies for the ramble.
Here's the way it is. I freely admit to being a selfish poster. Selfish because I post links and opinions (not solely but often about TW), not from some sense of altruism (because arguably that doesn't exist) but because I want to engage others in my interest/appreciation and strike up some discussion.
In the early days my TW posts were met with, let's say, some resistance, understandably so, from those here to enjoy all things 'dance'. Gradually, more people became interested in Jay's boyband years and I enjoyed lots of conversations and got very excited as more people seemed to embrace that aspect of appreciating Jay.
Inevitably, more people began to find their own way 'down the rabbit hole' and I was thrilled...although it made it a bit trickier for me to post links that hadn't already been unearthed
That's fine. It's also fine that some people are still not interested in TW What I have struggled with is an increasing and almost predictable lack of response to my posts. I've tried not to take it personally
Yes, I know the thread has slowed. Yes, I know I've been in the habbit of posting at stooopid o'clock...but please, what difference does that make? Yes, I know we've all got RL to handle. Yes, I know people will read/follow links. Yes, I know that some posters have found other ways to communicate and have moved on.Remember, I'm a selfish poster. I don't get too much of a thrill from putting links up here, usually with some explanation and points I hope will stimulate discussion, to have them disappear into the ether....time and time again. I don't post as often as I used to. Not because I don't want to...in fact I often watch some of my favourite clips and think "I'd love to share this with the thread!"...then I think of the deathly silence that will probably follow...so I don't post.
So here's what I'm leading to:
* If we all lurk, there is no thread.
* If we only post and don't engage, this is not a thread but a random collection of increasingly loosely related snippets. There's a place for that...it's called tumblr.
* If we drop in simply to pass the time of day, as lovely as that is, (and I'm definitely not saying we should stop) we're in danger of eclipsing the main purpose of the thread.
I love this thread. I love that so many people have found friendship through it. I love that people have supported each other through the saddest times and been there to share in the happy times. I love that we have shared all kinds of information...some of which has stimulated people into advancing their skills, including me.
I don't want to leave but I don't want to exist here in my own echo chamber...I can do that in the privacy of my own four walls.
Before I go, nothing I have said here is directed at any individual (apart from my opening statement of course
) so please don't read this and think I'm having a go at anyone. Shoot me down in flames, read and move on, or ignore me (I wouldn't have to tell you that though, because you wouldn't be reading now ) Remember, I'm a selfish poster.
I have to go to work now. Apologies for the ramble.
