What did it "used" to be like?

jrandv

I've seen a lot of posts in the last few days about how things have changed on this board and now people are all puppies and rainbows etc... I DO understand the issue with the same questions over and over, and those people who might just be fishing etc... but what did it used to be like? None of these posts? PEople being less upbeat? Less supportive? Or was it a place to come and joke and have fun?

I'm actually not being sarcastic, I'm just curious

 

mrspink77

It was a pirate ship

Abc15379

There were plenty of upbeat people, but they were realistic. People made annoying AW posts, but they did it once or twice, and then learned that it doesn't fly. Instead now, we have a ton of newbs who think everything is ok, and perpetuate the aforementioned behavior. It goes in cycles, so it'll all come around again.

imaPrincess

Thanks for asking!  I'm curious too!

Kaymee

Abc15379:

There were plenty of upbeat people, but they were realistic. People made annoying AW posts, but they did it once or twice, and then learned that it doesn't fly. Instead now, we have a ton of newbs who think everything is ok, and perpetuate the aforementioned behavior. It goes in cycles, so it'll all come around again.

ABC - Love the new holiday pic! You crack me up!

Leweys

I've been wondering what it used to be like as well . . .

Abc15379

It used to be like

Now it's like

Get it?

mrspink77

kdodge423:

Giving people hope when they are fishing at 5 dpo with "OMG, I have a tummy ache"" used to get you flamed.

also known as being a douche

Nykki Thomaston

is getting flamed a figurative term, or is it something thebump does?

Maude1014

it was less annoying

jessiecow

FutureMrs.Thomaston:

is getting flamed a figurative term, or is it something thebump does?

 

bwahaha, i wish the bump flamed people.  people didn't coddle everything when i first got on, now it seems that we do!

Abc15379

FutureMrs.Thomaston:

is getting flamed a figurative term, or is it something thebump does?

Oh yeah, the Bump Gods come to your house and set you on fire. They videotape it and put it on YouTube. No one told you?

rssnlvr

FutureMrs.Thomaston:

is getting flamed a figurative term, or is it something thebump does?

funniest thing I've read all. day.  

Maude1014

kdodge423:

FutureMrs.Thomaston:

is getting flamed a figurative term, or is it something thebump does?

::face palm::

:::::::gigglesnort:::::

jrandv

I see. I don't know.... for me I am the ONLY person in my group of friends married, let alone, TTC so I'm sure many of things I've said might have seemed fishing like, when really I was just learning.Sometimes people have no one else to share their thoughts with, so they might as well be able to do it here. They just need to be prepared to have people say things they don't like. I just would hate for people who really DON'T KNOW to stay away becasue they don't feel like they can get their question answered.

I'm thinking maybe a post that never goes away called "MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS"  is in order at the top of the board. That way people can find answers to a lot of questions before coming on.

Just a thought

TessGrec

Ok, butting in, but I've been a member of a few public message boards and this is what happens. Board members come and go, stupid people come and go, there will be questions, there will be idiots, there will be flamers, snarks, snerts, trolls, etc, etc, etc,..... doesn't it sort of come with the territory? Just like I've flamed others on previously boards, I expect to at some point get flamed & probably already have...(though I know wtf I'm talking about 90% of the time and love Google.) Either way, GP is... after all... a PUBLIC board.?

Public boards are as 'annoying' as they come. ?

Now I'm butting out.?

?

P.s. JR I NEED YOUR AIM! I emailed you.?

imaPrincess

Abc15379:

FutureMrs.Thomaston:

is getting flamed a figurative term, or is it something thebump does?

Oh yeah, the Bump Gods come to your house and set you on fire. They videotape it and put it on YouTube. No one told you?

HAHAHAHAHA!!!!  LMAO!

Abc15379

jrandv:

I see. I don't know.... for me I am the ONLY person in my group of friends married, let alone, TTC so I'm sure many of things I've said might have seemed fishing like, when really I was just learning.Sometimes people have no one else to share their thoughts with, so they might as well be able to do it here. They just need to be prepared to have people say things they don't like. I just would hate for people who really DON'T KNOW to stay away becasue they don't feel like they can get their question answered.

I'm thinking maybe a post that never goes away called "MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS"  is in order at the top of the board. That way people can find answers to a lot of questions before coming on.

Just a thought

Dude. You just don't get it. It's not JUST the dumb questions. It's a whole attitude. Just go about your business. Nevermind the rest of us. Ra Ra, Cis Boom BA. 

jrandv

For the record: NOT against flaming. I was just curious how it had changed:)

Emmerjill21

jrandv:

I'm thinking maybe a post that never goes away called "MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS"  is in order at the top of the board. That way people can find answers to a lot of questions before coming on.

Just a thought

I want a block feature first!

KellyLouise...

I stalked these types of boards while I was wedding planning, and I wedding planned for 2 years. It was always interesting to see how cyclical the boards were.I was never apprehensive to post though... even though I have seen some megaloid biitches run through this motherfvkcer.

 

PS Yes, I am a freak and looked at baby boards 2 years before I ever intended on making one of my own.  

jrandv

Phew... think it's clear now.

Nykki Thomaston

rssnlvr:

FutureMrs.Thomaston:

is getting flamed a figurative term, or is it something thebump does?

funniest thing I've read all. day. ?

I didn't realize my comment was so?ludicrous. Obviously I wasn't asking if people got set on fire, I was just wondering if members just got peeved by a post or comment and considered it "flamed" or if thebump flamed posts/comments based on content.

gingerfamily

kdodge423:

FutureMrs.Thomaston:

is getting flamed a figurative term, or is it something thebump does?

::face palm::

::gigglesnort::

 

 

mnbride1013

People have a tendency to forget that they used to be the "newb" and didn't know everything at one point in time.  For some reason certain people get on their high horse after they've been TTC for a while and think they know it all. 

Like one of the PP said - as people move on to either the 6+ or TTTC board, "newbs" come in and the cycle starts all over (or some stay here so they can bully the newbs because it makes them feel better). 

Just keep it in perspective - it's a public message board and everyone is here to seek out answers, learn and get support.  Those that aren't need to find something better to do with their pathetic lives.

kit4485

mnbride1013:

People have a tendency to forget that they used to be the "newb" and didn't know everything at one point in time.? For some reason certain people get on their?high horse after they've been TTC for a?while and think they know it all.?

Like one of the PP said - as people move on to either the 6+ or TTTC board, "newbs" come in and the cycle starts all over (or some stay here so they can bully the newbs because it makes them feel better).?

Just keep it in perspective - it's a public message board and?everyone is?here to seek out answers,?learn and get support.? Those that aren't need to find something better to do with their pathetic lives.

i know everything. ?there was never a point in time that i didn't know everything. ?thats why everybody loves me.?

kit4485

fucktarted....yes.

rssnlvr

FutureMrs.Thomaston:

rssnlvr:

FutureMrs.Thomaston:

is getting flamed a figurative term, or is it something thebump does?

funniest thing I've read all. day.

I didn't realize my comment was so ludicrous. Obviously I wasn't asking if people got set on fire, I was just wondering if members just got peeved by a post or comment and considered it "flamed" or if thebump flamed posts/comments based on content.

*sigh*...from the gospel of Urban Dictionary:

a flame is a tirade. The flamer may be quite articulate and intelligent as they question the upbringing of the flamee. One can also flame about a third party to a conversation. Finally, a flame may be from an idiot, in response to a resonable post from someone else.

or

A flame is noun associated with the action of flaming, what people do when they express a strongly held opinion without holding back any emotion.

Although flames often get out of hand, they have a purpose in the ecology of cyberspace. Many flames are aimed at teaching someone something (usually in overstated language) or stopping them from doing something (like offending other people). Flame messages often use more brute force than is strictly necessary, but that's half the fun.  

You'll notice that flame is a verb. If you get flamed, that means people told you what a dumb f*ck you are for asking/saying xyz. Thus, theBump, which does not actively participate in threads, would never flame a post. It's not a designation a post gets, it's an act.

Nykki Thomaston

kdodge423:

rs- I lurve you.

yes rs, I lurve you too?

rssnlvr

kdodge423:

rs- I lurve you.

I lurve you more. Fucktarded = new favorite word. 

mrspink77

rs- Mmm love that siggy pic

rssnlvr

kdodge423:

rssnlvr:

kdodge423:

rs- I lurve you.

I lurve you more. Fucktarded = new favorite word. 

It is an awesome word. Just don't use the singular form on here. The fucktards will block it.

What asshats (2nd fav. word). 

rssnlvr

Abc15379

mnbride1013:

People have a tendency to forget that they used to be the "newb" and didn't know everything at one point in time.  For some reason certain people get on their high horse after they've been TTC for a while and think they know it all. 

Like one of the PP said - as people move on to either the 6+ or TTTC board, "newbs" come in and the cycle starts all over (or some stay here so they can bully the newbs because it makes them feel better). 

Just keep it in perspective - it's a public message board and everyone is here to seek out answers, learn and get support.  Those that aren't need to find something better to do with their pathetic lives.

Wow, you certainly sound like YOU think you know it all.

A. I'm not  TTC yet, so obviously your first statement doesn't apply to everone.

B. Not everyone is here for answers and support

C. Not everyone was a dumb newb at some point. Some of us lurked and got info like big girls before bombarding strangers with monotonous questions. 

Sounds like you could use some perspective as well. 

sandollar

"I'm thinking maybe a post that never goes away called "MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS" is in order at the top of the board. That way people can find answers to a lot of questions before coming on."

This would be really, really helpful. Most forums I visit have some kind of READ THIS FIRST, or pinned threads to go through. Some people don't have time to stalk the forum for weeks waiting for their questions to be answered and learn to conform to the accepted posting standards.?

I still find it beyond funny that it has been deemed "immature" to say, God forbid, "preggo", but glitter signatures, cartoons, and virtual sprinkling of "baby dust" are totally mature and acceptable.?

MrsLeslie030405

jrandv:

I see. I don't know.... for me I am the ONLY person in my group of friends married, let alone, TTC so I'm sure many of things I've said might have seemed fishing like, when really I was just learning.Sometimes people have no one else to share their thoughts with, so they might as well be able to do it here. They just need to be prepared to have people say things they don't like. I just would hate for people who really DON'T KNOW to stay away becasue they don't feel like they can get their question answered.

I'm thinking maybe a post that never goes away called "MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS"  is in order at the top of the board. That way people can find answers to a lot of questions before coming on.

Just a thought

That?s I how feel about this board... we all know we can be silly/stupid with this process... soooo what?!?  Let people have fun with it and vent their confusion/frustration/excitement/cluelessness or whatever.

I know I am being silly POAS early... its my first crack at this TTC stuff... no one else I can commiserate with.  I can give a rat?s ass if I get flamed for it... I am excited and gonna enjoy the suspense as much as I can

meganekstrom@gmail.com

Abc15379:

mnbride1013:

People have a tendency to forget that they used to be the "newb" and didn't know everything at one point in time.  For some reason certain people get on their high horse after they've been TTC for a while and think they know it all. 

Like one of the PP said - as people move on to either the 6+ or TTTC board, "newbs" come in and the cycle starts all over (or some stay here so they can bully the newbs because it makes them feel better). 

Just keep it in perspective - it's a public message board and everyone is here to seek out answers, learn and get support.  Those that aren't need to find something better to do with their pathetic lives.

Wow, you certainly sound like YOU think you know it all.

A. I'm not  TTC yet, so obviously your first statement doesn't apply to everone.

B. Not everyone is here for answers and support

C. Not everyone was a dumb newb at some point. Some of us lurked and got info like big girls before bombarding strangers with monotonous questions. 

Sounds like you could use some perspective as well. 

Considering MNbride has been here a long freaking time, is one of the nicest and most objective ladies I've seen on here, I'm gonna say it.  MNBride knows her shit.  

She never said anything about you had to be ttc to be here.  But you sure seem to think that you know all.  Try letting someone else on the soap box once in a while.

MNBride, I've missed you!  How have you been?  Congrats on the BFP!

TheSignatureD0uche

Yo Goose....you sure do post here alot for someone who hates GP.... and says she is never coming back....lolz!