Post count/drive by's

Kmartin75

Damn...I feel like I'm in high school with all the drama and opinions flying around. Sounds to me like all the "contributors" who "know each other" don't have much else going on in their lives but their pregnancies and are being jerks....since we're sharing ya know. Get over yourselves I get on here about once a week to see what others are going through and get a laugh out of the validation that some need. Call me a "lurker" if you want. There is me being a jerk right back at you. Best of luck ladies

WheeLinTheSky3

Chrismarisa05 said:

Lol just get your badge if it makes you feel that much better.

amarissa85

Kmartin75 said:

Damn...I feel like I'm in high school with all the drama and opinions flying around. Sounds to me like all the "contributors" who "know each other" don't have much else going on in their lives but their pregnancies and are being jerks....since we're sharing ya know. Get over yourselves I get on here about once a week to see what others are going through and get a laugh out of the validation that some need. Call me a "lurker" if you want. There is me being a jerk right back at you. Best of luck ladies

This should get interesting.

MinnesotaMomma91

Im just sick of drive bys. Plain and simple. And the one thing i love about mobile is now i can see peoples default pics. It helps me recognize every one

MommyAmes2

Kmartin75 said:

Damn...I feel like I'm in high school with all the drama and opinions flying around. Sounds to me like all the "contributors" who "know each other" don't have much else going on in their lives but their pregnancies and are being jerks....since we're sharing ya know. Get over yourselves I get on here about once a week to see what others are going through and get a laugh out of the validation that some need. Call me a "lurker" if you want. There is me being a jerk right back at you. Best of luck ladies

Awww, look who is name calling. Yet we are the ones in high school?

 

MommyKristin88

Basically, those of us that are regular posters typically recognize each other (slight memory lapses aside lol). The non-regular, "I don't have anything to say", "I'm a FTM, so I can't contribute", "Why doesn't everyone shit rainbows and sunshine around here" people are pretty obvious to catch. I'm just going to continue to ignore them, or post a snarky gif when I have the time and energy to do it.

Kmartin75

Lol I'm willing to bet you all aren't this mean in person

henderson1026

I feel no need for a badge.  I know who the regulars are and aren't.  and I just ignore the randoms and drive-bys.

How about this - let's all run for prom queen and see who gets nominated and who wins.

amarissa85

Kmartin75 said:

Damn...I feel like I'm in high school with all the drama and opinions flying around. Sounds to me like all the "contributors" who "know each other" don't have much else going on in their lives but their pregnancies and are being jerks....since we're sharing ya know. Get over yourselves I get on here about once a week to see what others are going through and get a laugh out of the validation that some need. Call me a "lurker" if you want. There is me being a jerk right back at you. Best of luck ladies

If you lurked like you say, you would know that the regulars do have lives. Actually, a lot of us have quite a bit going on. So I guess you really don't lurk all that much now do you since you are sharing and all. Go back to lurking and learn a little bit about our "regulars" before you go making blanket broadcast statements that make you look ridiculous.

MinnesotaMomma91

Kmartin75 said:

Damn...I feel like I'm in high school with all the drama and opinions flying around. Sounds to me like all the "contributors" who "know each other" don't have much else going on in their lives but their pregnancies and are being jerks....since we're sharing ya know. Get over yourselves I get on here about once a week to see what others are going through and get a laugh out of the validation that some need. Call me a "lurker" if you want. There is me being a jerk right back at you. Best of luck ladies

So wait. Were jerks because we have taken the time to get to know each other and build relationships with each other.

Or are we jerks because we think lurkers are full of crap? Best of luck to you with your seeking of validation from our board.

ELauren88

Kmartin75 said:

Damn...I feel like I'm in high school with all the drama and opinions flying around. Sounds to me like all the "contributors" who "know each other" don't have much else going on in their lives but their pregnancies and are being jerks....since we're sharing ya know. Get over yourselves I get on here about once a week to see what others are going through and get a laugh out of the validation that some need. Call me a "lurker" if you want. There is me being a jerk right back at you. Best of luck ladies

Well you can fluck right off, lady. It's becoming so obvious most of these "lurkers" don't even actually READ before they post! Or if you are responding to someone in particular, learn how to quote and hold a conversation. 

Yea, I do feel like I "know" some of the ladies on here. Why is that so bad? We've been nurturing friendships since December (for most of us), so what gives you the right to blunder in here and tell us what to do? 

As I already stated in this thread (which keeps getting overlooked, somehow) is that I don't care what or where you post your crap. If I don't know you, I just won't read/comment. Just pointed out that if you are only looking to share your birth story, there is a WHOLE BOARD just for that purpose. 

Buh-bye now.

WheeLinTheSky3

Kmartin75 said:

Lol I'm willing to bet you all aren't this mean in person

I don't equate honesty with being mean in this instance but I'm gonna guess you would still lose that bet.  "lol"

ELauren88

Kmartin75 said:

Lol I'm willing to bet you all aren't this mean in person

Oh, aren't you adorable. Bet.

MommyBolty

Kmartin75 said:

Damn...I feel like I'm in high school with all the drama and opinions flying around. Sounds to me like all the "contributors" who "know each other" don't have much else going on in their lives but their pregnancies and are being jerks....since we're sharing ya know. Get over yourselves I get on here about once a week to see what others are going through and get a laugh out of the validation that some need. Call me a "lurker" if you want. There is me being a jerk right back at you. Best of luck ladies

this is gonna get good now...

CaliforniaDream87

Kmartin75 said:

Damn...I feel like I'm in high school with all the drama and opinions flying around. Sounds to me like all the "contributors" who "know each other" don't have much else going on in their lives but their pregnancies and are being jerks....since we're sharing ya know. Get over yourselves I get on here about once a week to see what others are going through and get a laugh out of the validation that some need. Call me a "lurker" if you want. There is me being a jerk right back at you. Best of luck ladies

Just as "high school" as your response. Glad you realize your "place" though.

WildRumpus

Kmartin75 said:

Damn...I feel like I'm in high school with all the drama and opinions flying around. Sounds to me like all the "contributors" who "know each other" don't have much else going on in their lives but their pregnancies and are being jerks....since we're sharing ya know. Get over yourselves I get on here about once a week to see what others are going through and get a laugh out of the validation that some need. Call me a "lurker" if you want. There is me being a jerk right back at you. Best of luck ladies

You're doing it wrong.

MommyAmes2

Kmartin75 said:

Lol I'm willing to bet you all aren't this mean in person

Actually, no I am not mean at all. I am an honest person. Honesty to some can be mistaken for meanness. You need to learn the difference.

amarissa85

ELauren88 said:

Kmartin75 said:

Lol I'm willing to bet you all aren't this mean in person

Oh, aren't you adorable. Bet.

I will take that bet as well.

WheeLinTheSky3

ELauren88 said:

Well you can fluck right off, lady. It's becoming so obvious most of these "lurkers" don't even actually READ before they post! Or if you are responding to someone in particular, learn how to quote and hold a conversation. 

Yea, I do feel like I "know" some of the ladies on here. Why is that so bad? We've been nurturing friendships since December (for most of us), so what gives you the right to blunder in here and tell us what to do? 

As I already stated in this thread (which keeps getting overlooked, somehow) is that I don't care what or where you post your crap. If I don't know you, I just won't read/comment. Just pointed out that if you are only looking to share your birth story, there is a WHOLE BOARD just for that purpose. 

Buh-bye now.

@Elauren88 -- I may be in love with you hahaha

TurtleMomma

suchgreatheights324 said:

Kmartin75 said:

Damn...I feel like I'm in high school with all the drama and opinions flying around. Sounds to me like all the "contributors" who "know each other" don't have much else going on in their lives but their pregnancies and are being jerks....since we're sharing ya know. Get over yourselves I get on here about once a week to see what others are going through and get a laugh out of the validation that some need. Call me a "lurker" if you want. There is me being a jerk right back at you. Best of luck ladies

Hey hey. I'm busy. I've got to keep checking my butt for purple dilation lines and search for gifs.

YOU WIN THE THREAD!
)

MommyKristin88

Kmartin75 said:

Lol I'm willing to bet you all aren't this mean in person

My bitchiness is consistent...

Nobody is being mean. Grow some balls. Don't come here telling us what you feel is wrong with us, but then tell us we're mean. You're too sensitive and annoying. Go away now.

Cosmic+Love

@Kmartin75

Nobody was remotely mean in this thread until you came in with your two cents. But, you pretty much asked for the wrath of Aug 13 with that comment. Here come the gifs!

WildRumpus

I do feel that my "mean" is equally reflected in real life. Meh.

Kmartin75

You don't hate me...you thrive off of this kind of drama, I'm
Just giving you something to occupy your afternoon with and I'm in the waiting room at dr office bored...so thank you!

AACaHa13

While I am probably not recognized as a regular August bumpie, I am regularly on. Hope that makes sense? Actually when I wake up I see what the August ladies have been up to and before I go to bed! lol. I do post and contribute where and when I find necessary and feel I give my fair share of input when I can. I would like to think my name is recognized as I have been on here since my BFP, too...at least I hope it is lol  I know who the regulars are...And of course there will be regulars because some have more time, experience etc. But at the same time, I have been here the whole time and do get annoyed when I don't recognize someone. I feel like in this past month there have been SO many new people and I just don't understand why they didn't come out sooner?!!

Cosmic+Love

Kmartin75 said:

You don't hate me...you thrive off of this kind of drama, I'm Just giving you something to occupy your afternoon with and I'm in the waiting room at dr office bored...so thank you!

MommyKristin88

Kmartin75 said:

You don't hate me...you thrive off of this kind of drama, I'm Just giving you something to occupy your afternoon with and I'm in the waiting room at dr office bored...so thank you!

Emabells

I had the perfect gif and I thought I could figure out a way to do it mobile. Fail.

nurseclare9

Creedon778 said:

This is clearly a UO, but I don't have a problem with lurkers.  The first time I was pregnant I rarely contributed on my BMB, but I became much more active after I had the DS because I felt like I had more experiences to share.  These boards are as much of a resource for someone who has a burning question at one point during their pregnancy as they are for those who enjoy socializing and getting to know other moms to be through posting.  Just as in life some people are always the talkers and others like to sit back and listen.  

Nobody has to pay attention to/care about the birth stories of women they don't feel connected with, but I wouldn't discourage anyone who wants to share their story regardless of how many previous posts they've had.  We all had our first few posts at some point and a birth story may be the first post for someone who becomes a regular poster post-partum.

I agree 100% with you. I enjoy reading everyone's birth story, no matter how many posts you've posted. And unless you have a really distinctive siggy, I don't really keep track of everyone anyways.  There aren't any "rules" listed so I don't see any problem with someone dropping by to ask a question, they probably have NO idea that all these "rules" exist (I didn't for a while at least). If it bothers you, don't answer... I just don't see anything wrong with people using this board as a resource for 1 question vs daily.

WildRumpus

Cosmic+Love

Kmartin75 said:

You don't hate me...you thrive off of this kind of drama, I'm Just giving you something to occupy your afternoon with and I'm in the waiting room at dr office bored...so thank you!

p.s. How is the view in that ivory tower of yours?

Soleil3

@AACaHa13 you seem regular enough to me.

CaliforniaDream87

Kmartin75 said:

You don't hate me...you thrive off of this kind of drama, I'm
Just giving you something to occupy your afternoon with and I'm in the waiting room at dr office bored...so thank you!

Actually, you're not even entertaining. You're a troll that thought it was cool to only contribute a name calling response. No one knows you.

Bye now!

Soleil3

Kmartin75 said:

You don't hate me...you thrive off of this kind of drama, I'm Just giving you something to occupy your afternoon with and I'm in the waiting room at dr office bored...so thank you!

You have an overinflated sense of self.

ELauren88

Kmartin75 said:

You don't hate me...you thrive off of this kind of drama, I'm Just giving you something to occupy your afternoon with and I'm in the waiting room at dr office bored...so thank you!

So..let me get this straight. *WE* are the ones acting like we're in high school, but you came here to intentionally start drama because you're bored?! I'm done with you.

julie279

Soleil3 said:

*sets down my tub of ben and jerrys* 

My memory sucks. I recognize most of the super active regulars. Its the semi active regulars who I am still learning about who would be awesome if they had some way to set them apart as a person who plans on continuing to participate in the group and therefore worth the time. 

I don't care about post count, I care about intent. So anyone who has any interest in being a contributing member could have said siggy line or sticker or whatever the heck it is. Whether they have two posts or two thousand. 

But ftr, contributing means posting. Adding your two cents. NOT "oh, I've been lurking since december! Its not faiiirr"

I guess I'd fall into the "semi active regular" category.  Lately I have been posting a bit more frequently, but I've been on the board since December, and have been contributing / posting a bit since then.  Like AACaHa13 said, I too recognize the regulars, but sometimes I wonder if people recognize me.

CaliforniaDream87

clarissamaealison said:

Creedon778 said:

This is clearly a UO, but I don't have a problem with lurkers.  The first time I was pregnant I rarely contributed on my BMB, but I became much more active after I had the DS because I felt like I had more experiences to share.  These boards are as much of a resource for someone who has a burning question at one point during their pregnancy as they are for those who enjoy socializing and getting to know other moms to be through posting.  Just as in life some people are always the talkers and others like to sit back and listen.  

Nobody has to pay attention to/care about the birth stories of women they don't feel connected with, but I wouldn't discourage anyone who wants to share their story regardless of how many previous posts they've had.  We all had our first few posts at some point and a birth story may be the first post for someone who becomes a regular poster post-partum.

I agree 100% with you. I enjoy reading everyone's birth story, no matter how many posts you've posted. And unless you have a really distinctive siggy, I don't really keep track of everyone anyways.  There aren't any "rules" listed so I don't see any problem with someone dropping by to ask a question, they probably have NO idea that all these "rules" exist (I didn't for a while at least). If it bothers you, don't answer... I just don't see anything wrong with people using this board as a resource for 1 question vs daily.


If you see nothing wrong with drive by's...by all means read them and respond with "puppies and rainbows".

As a contributing member here, I find it rude and ridiculous for people to think random strangers give a d@mn about how their baby came out of their vag's. Just sayin'.

kwhite27

Thank you ladies. This has been a good read over my morning coffee. Mmmmm. Anyway, I think this will always be an ongoing battle. I have seen this topic come up more times than I can count since December. It's clearly getting worse as we are now in August and seeing more drive-by's. I am just going to continue to ignore those... It's the easiest solution for me.

RoosterMemphis

Kmartin75 said:

Damn...I feel like I'm in high school with all the drama and opinions flying around. Sounds to me like all the "contributors" who "know each other" don't have much else going on in their lives but their pregnancies and are being jerks....since we're sharing ya know. Get over yourselves I get on here about once a week to see what others are going through and get a laugh out of the validation that some need. Call me a "lurker" if you want. There is me being a jerk right back at you. Best of luck ladies

This is such a selfish way of "contributing" to the boards. Why get on here at all? In my opinion, most lurkers like you, don't contribute because you feel like you really have nothing to say or anything worth reading. You get on here to use all of us to answer your mucus plug and "when did I conceive" questions, and then you get your feathers ruffled when regulars on here call you out on it. We aren't google. How would you like it if someone in person said these things to you. Oh," I'll come around, but I'm only going to watch you and then make fun of you when I feel you are doing something stupid just for the laugh." Go find another board.

RoosterMemphis

And PS- I would hope my friends are honest with me. I don't look at that as being mean. I look at that as being a true friend. You should find some so you know the type of support we are talking about.