General Chat

Hi Deb, I look at the Gen Board most days and will always gravitate towards threads begun by people who have caught my interest in the past. I'm not shy - I'll even add to threads of people I don't much care for, if I have something to say. It is sometimes disappointing to strike up a friendship with someone on the Board and then find they're ignoring you, but I've been told I appear to do that myself. Sometimes people are just too busy or too wrapped up in other things to keep many conversations going. I did read your 'Mars' thread but, from my astrological textbooks, was already aware of the planetary activity. Even so, I found the detail you gave interesting, and I wish I'd added my appreciation, so you'd have known I was 'there'. I've often found that serious subjects don't attract many replies here. It's just a matter of who happens to be around on the Board when they appear, I think. Also, it seems most people who are regular contributors here see this Board mainly as a light-hearted social forum and somewhere to share views and laughter with others with whom they may not otherwise be able to communicate. I often feel 'left out' of threads because they involve people much younger than myself and their interests and/or experiences are very different from my own. That said, I don't feel I need to shy away from contributing, I'm just not surprised if what I say is ignored. Please don't feel left out. Further astronomy threads might not attract a huge following - I can guarantee an audience of at least one! Best wishes, CB >|<

Hello Deb I'm not fussy I'll kill anyones thread!!!!!!!!!!!! The different time zone is no problem to me......... I'm usually on a different planet anyway. Were you planning a GR Mars Meet then? I'm up for that!!!! LOL Mandy

lol at 'slightly' Gwynne

I also thought like you that they all knew each other well, but i just add to the threads that look interesting, Dave B makes me laugh ao i do read his threads, between you and me i think he is slightly mad.lol. Shirley

I add to any thread that interests me. If it doesn't appeal or I don't like it I don't add. #Ann glos

No, I add to any of them when I can, but time runs away so cannot add to all of them. No favouritism at all. :-) Joy

Deb, I think I am more inclined to answer threads of people I 'know' or, if I see someone is getting no replies, I always add just to make them feel good! But, if I am really interested in a thread, I will answer anybodys! (think I added to yours on Mars?) XX BC

Not me I just add to the threads I like, don't care who starts them! Nice to meet you Deb! Julie xxx

I'm just off to bed (1.07 am). To all the members who I have not 'met' before ... Hello. I hope to bump into you on the boards. To HRH Lynda - I'm still waiting for my new tiara.............. Deb

Hi Deb I don't always look who has added a thread, I just look for interesting headings, or ones that I am curious as to what they are about. I just wanted to say though, because a lot of people haven't added it doesn't neccessarily mean that they haven't seen and appreciated it. I am often guilty of this. Like your Mars thread, I read it and what you said was interesting but because I didn't have anything useful (or funny) to say, I didn't comment. Sorry. Chrissie

hi deb, i'll add to your thread. i like to add to a thread when there is something interesting to reply about don't feel that it's the favourites that get the replys. lol, lynn

To the people I don't 'know' thank you for adding to the thread and 'hello' to you all. To the people that I already 'know' hello to you too. I have found that when I start a thread, I instantly kill it. Now, is the problem the time difference, or is it me? I can not add 'local' topics, as you would not know what I was talking about. I tend to stick to Universal subjects. I added a thread a few days ago, regarding the 'Mars Spectacular' happening in August. I think less than a handful responded. A boring subject maybe? Maybe I'm boring! Deb The one in a different time zone.

agree with HRH, if someone I know has posted a thread then chances are I will have a glance at it, and post a reply if I have an opinion or just want to say something. But if the topic heading is something of interest to me then it doesn't really matter who has posted it.

I read all threads but I feel that I don't know people well enough to respond to some more personal threads. It would be like interupting a conversation. I also feel awkward giving sympathy or advice to someone who I don't 'know'. It would be like a stranger in the street coming up to you and saying 'You know, I think you ought to dump your boyfriend'. What do THEY know about you? May be I should intrude more and then I would get to know people better. Claire xx

I add on a lot of threads that interest me, I have only actually met one person off this board,and she doesnt post lots of threads. Davex

If I see something I like I read the thread and add if I have something to say. I must say I tend not to bother when it's a long thread and lots of people have already put replies. Mostly because someone has already answered what i would have done. I don't 'know' anyone on here. Only from here if that makes sense. Jane

Hi Deb, I click on titles that interest me no matter who started the thread. However, I *do* always click on the threads of people I know. Any thread by CB is likely to be interesting. I never click on a sports related thread no matter who posts it! Gwynne

Hi Deb I don't because I don't know anyone but sometimes I add anyway!! Tammy

Hi Deb I'm not proud - I'll add to anyone's thread! By the way - do I know you? LOLOL Sue with cousins in White Rock xx

I dont know you, but I'll add, hello :)) nice to meet you Laura xxx