This place has more cliques than HS

[caitycaity]

Originally posted by meandtheguys
I don't belong to any groups here, although I do hang out with the warped personalities on the DB on occasion.

 

[EsmeraldaX]

I've never noticed this site to be clique-y.

I think people respond when they can relate to a post. I try to send as much pixie dust as I can to those in need but I usually read the DIS at work and sometimes I don't have time to respond to everyone. I don't do it selectively though.

 

[LScot]

Hey, nothing like being ignored. Nothing.

 

[Roemama1]

Originally posted by kild
There is going to be a fight behind the gym after school today. Pass it on.

Settle down class....our you're all going to wind up in detention!!!!


Seriously, I would never feel that I wasn't allowed on a thread. Anyone can post. Obviously, the only part of the site that needs special access is the CM part!!! They deserve to have their own threads.

 

[Rippington'sFan]

original post by Kallison:

"Ya know what -- it's only human nature. I just post on all the pixie dust posts I see and don't even think about it. I also don't get my panties in a bunch about posting on a website. I think the majority of people are wonderful, but I doubt I will ever meet more than two or three ever in real life, so I try to keep it all in perspective. I'm grateful for the online friendship and getting answers and advice when I need it, pixie dust when I need it and let all the other stuff go."

ITA

 

[Jolie C]

Originally posted by kild
There is going to be a fight behind the gym after school today. Pass it on.

Laughed RIGHT OUT LOUD on that one!! Scared the dog!

 

[Jungle Skipper]

If this is like high school...I've got dibs on being the geek!! You can team up with me if you like! Geeks Unite!!!!

Jungle Josh

 

[Roemama1]

Originally posted by LScot
Hey, nothing like being ignored. Nothing.

Huh....did someone hear something????


Just kidding, of course!!! LOL

 

[Rippington'sFan]

Bob:

quote:
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Originally posted by Rippington'sFan
"paranoia will destroy ya"... If it makes you feel any better consider me on your side Tea Please.
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Wouldn't being on her "side" defeat the original intent of the OP??


Yeah I suppose you are right and I'm wrong. Let's just be one big happy family.

sing with me..."WE ARE FAMILY"

 

[Talking Hands]

I can tell you that DIS is no where near as bad as HS. Right now I have had it with high school kids and their cliques. TG the end of the school year is in sight because we all need the break and a good long one at that!

 

[Boo]

Tea Please,
see you at the BWV next week!

 

[pw2pp]

Originally posted by LScot
Hey, nothing like being ignored. Nothing.

OMG! Where have you been girl? I have been wondering where you went. I always enjoyed your posts and have missed you.
Welcome back.

 

[castlegazer]

Start your own thread and see who joins - thats what Doesney did and now she isn't even sailing with us on the Homeless DIS'r thread anymore. Now we just pretend we are vacationing all over the world - its kinda whacked but fun and there is definately no clique there, and in my opinion, there isn't any anywhere on the DIS as each and every thread is open for you to post on - I do drive bys of the Tagliarchy about once a week - its just hard sometimes to keep up with conversations. Maybe that's what you mean because the people are chatting and have gotten to know one another - but no one will tell you not to join right in if you have anything to add or just want to say something stupid like I often do.

Come on over and be goofy at the Homeless Dis'rs http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=5548224#post5548224

Really, everyone here is serious, just drop in to any chat you want.

 

[Evil Princess]

I understand what the OP is talking about. Not that people aren't quick to let you join, but there are a whole bunch of cliques.

I just float around...

 

[Melora]

You know its bad when you stress about what people think of your posts...

I am SO sensitive that everytime I post someting about my family (oddball bunch that they are) I worry endlessly that people here will get the wrong idea of me.

If someone writes to me personally and tells me Im coming across a certain way I will be hurt if its not true.

I sometimes feel like an outsider I guess because I don't have any people who I talk to daily here.. I think, "if I were to stop posting, I bet no one would notice..." Hows that for an inferiority complex??

But in all sincerity. I have had wonderful people here who have helped me outside of the boards (sending my son cards when he was having a hard time in basic training) and so many people gave me emotional support when my mom died.... It has helped more than words can express....

I can't stay away!

 

[meandtheguys]

Melora, I would notice! When the fires were going on out there I was praying for you. My dad was out there too! So you don't know how your posts are recieved by others!

PS I hate when someone "rolly eyes" me! It hurts my feelings!

 

[KristaTX]

I have found that all the threads that might seem "clique-ish" are really just made up of a bunch of "regular" really nice people. At least here on the CB, I've found that almost everyone is friendly. I don't regularly post on any of the long-running threads, but I have been greeted warmly every time that I have popped in to them. If you want to join in on the fun they are having, just introduce your self and say "howdy". Don't be shy - most of us don't bite .

One thing I highly recommend is to make an effort to attend some DIS meets in your area or even plan to meet up with some DISers at WDW. I'm friends with many DISers, but my closest friends from the DIS are some that I have met in person. There are some that I talk to every day, and I consider them to be much more than just "DIS" friends now.

Krista

 

[Maray]

Hi,
I don't think it is cliques here so much as people feeling
as if they know some people better.
Tho, Many here DO know each other well, thru PMS,
e-mails, chat, meets etc.

What I mean to say is not that the people who post more
are more Popular, but that we feel
we know them better
BECAUSE of their many posts.

Though I'm not here very much these days
when I do come back to lurk, it is because over the years
I feel a bond with certain DIS people and care how they are doing.
Some who might not even remember me.

Am I making any sense?

When I do check in, I try to go back three pages or so
and If I see someone whose post has no replies ,
esp. on a serious Thread Title issue, I try to post
if I feel I have anything to offer them.
And because I'm not here for weeks, sometimes months,
I do miss a lot.
I try to play catch up, but this board just moves tooo fast.

So I sincerely apoligize If I missed someone's
request for prayers, pixie dust or sympathies.
It was not intentional.

I myself will never forget the incredible support and advice
from The DIS Community when My 1st grandson was born
and in NICU.
Also support with Breast Cancer Recurrence scares,
and the sympathies expressed when My Mom passed away.

And I Bet most of you have never heard of me
or recognize my screen name since I don't post often.

Hugs, Marilyn

Sorry, Jason - long post

 

[Miss Cleo]

Just to help those out who feel alone...I have started a new club called Miss Cleo's Sisterhood of Seers! Everyone is welcome! (if you are a sister and a seer).

 

[KristaTX]

Another thing you might try is putting where you live (at least the state) in your information. If you really want some good DIS friends, that might help some DISers in your area to take notice of you. I always notice when people are from my part of Texas, and I try to say hi and invite them to meets, etc.