I can't believe it!

brookelynpaisley · June 2011

kdodge423:
brookelynpaisley:
kdodge423:
SheenaNash1:
kdodge423:
brookelynpaisley:
You've been lurking, but you've not made your presence known more than 18 times in 4 years.

There was a format change in late 2008. Everyone lost their post counts. Nice try though.

If she lost her post count is 2008, then that means she has only posted 18 times in 2 1/2 - 3 years...so BP wasn't that far off if I'm understanding you correctly.

She said 4. Which is incorrect. And not everyone is a PW. I "know" posters on various boards that have been around for years, but don't post constantly.

So now you guys get pissy when people do lurk before posting? Because it used to be you got mad when people posted all willy nilly without lurking. Pick one damn it.

I didn't TRY to prove anything with my post. By the board's unwritten definition, she was a drive by. She said she's been here for a long time, I explained why it wasn't perceived that way. I was in no way wrong, mean, or displaying evidence of something was up my hooha in my explanation. YOU, however, are being one petty and miserable beast in pointing out this one little thing about some format change and trying to stick it in my face. I pointed out what appeared to be a fact. I wasn't even on TK back in 2008 to know about this format change and that the post count was lost. And I'm sorry, but there's a big difference between not posting "constantly" and posting in one thread a month. 4 years or 2 and a half - she had 18 posts in the time frame since either her join date or the format change until today. Gah!

Let's just shoot her then for doing something you didn't like.

And very cute with the name calling. I wasn't sticking anything in your face any differently than you did to the OP. You are whining about me pointing about a minor detail, and yet that is exactly what you did.

WTF?! I didn't say anything mean to OP. "Nice try though" doesn't imply "you're wrong, so there, ha!" to you? Because it sure does to me, and I'm probably not alone. Again, nowhere in my explanation of some of the posters' reactions did I say one mean thing that was ever aimed to hurt OP's feelings. I was attempting to prepare her for what may come with her OP, and then I explained why it happened. I simply pointed out perceptions amd the reason for them.

I'm fine with calling you a petty and miserable beast, because frankly, I think you are. I think you come over here when things get heated to stir the pot and play board police. I haven't ever seen you come over here to actually play nice and contribute in a positive way.

agaj09 · June 2011

Congrats! That's so exciting!

Priss28King · June 2011

SheenaNash1:
kdodge423:
SheenaNash1:
kdodge423:
brookelynpaisley:
You've been lurking, but you've not made your presence known more than 18 times in 4 years.

There was a format change in late 2008. Everyone lost their post counts. Nice try though.

If she lost her post count is 2008, then that means she has only posted 18 times in 2 1/2 - 3 years...so BP wasn't that far off if I'm understanding you correctly.

She said 4. Which is incorrect. And not everyone is a PW. I "know" posters on various boards that have been around for years, but don't post constantly.

So now you guys get pissy when people do lurk before posting? Because it used to be you got mad when people posted all willy nilly without lurking. Pick one damn it.

I get what you are saying, I really do. I actually think though that most people were nice and did offer congrats. I don't anyone was totally rude. But that's just me. And I doubt most people know about what happened on TB in 2008, thats a piece of info that isn't common knowledge. I'm sure if BP had known that she would have not said 4. I just think that BP was really nice, not snarky at all. So I didn't understand why the OP started calling names, it seemed uncalled for to me. But to each their own!

You are the BEST!! Your responses are always so classy and to the point!!

keyourtnee · June 2011

brookelynpaisley:
I'm fine with calling you a petty and miserable beast, because frankly, I think you are. I think you come over here when things get heated to stir the pot and play board police. I haven't ever seen you come over here to actually play nice and contribute in a positive way.

Confused Im sorry, but I agree.

SheenaNash1 · June 2011

Priss28King:
SheenaNash1:
kdodge423:
SheenaNash1:
kdodge423:
brookelynpaisley:
You've been lurking, but you've not made your presence known more than 18 times in 4 years.

There was a format change in late 2008. Everyone lost their post counts. Nice try though.

If she lost her post count is 2008, then that means she has only posted 18 times in 2 1/2 - 3 years...so BP wasn't that far off if I'm understanding you correctly.

She said 4. Which is incorrect. And not everyone is a PW. I "know" posters on various boards that have been around for years, but don't post constantly.

So now you guys get pissy when people do lurk before posting? Because it used to be you got mad when people posted all willy nilly without lurking. Pick one damn it.

I get what you are saying, I really do. I actually think though that most people were nice and did offer congrats. I don't anyone was totally rude. But that's just me. And I doubt most people know about what happened on TB in 2008, thats a piece of info that isn't common knowledge. I'm sure if BP had known that she would have not said 4. I just think that BP was really nice, not snarky at all. So I didn't understand why the OP started calling names, it seemed uncalled for to me. But to each their own!

You are the BEST!! Your responses are always so classy and to the point!!

Aww thanks! I'm sure others would disagree lol, but thank you!

Mackerel1984 · June 2011

I'm all for being happy for people whether or not they make themselves known all day, once a day, or not much at all. This goes for communities on the interwebs, peers at work, family, and friends. Congrats times a thousand!

heather_09_15_07 · June 2011

I have seen kdodge respond with very kind advice on this board and others MANY times. Just because someone else wasn't paying attention doesn't mean it didn't happen.

brookelynpaisley · June 2011

kdodge423:
Name calling and intentionally insulting other members is a bannable offense. Just a heads up.
::pats head:: So you are the board police now huh. You scour every post so you know every last little thing everyone has posted. Do you keep a spreadsheet too so you can keep track of who is naughty and nice?

I've been nice and contributional on this board more than you will ever be.

When I saw she had only 18 posts but said she's been around here a lot, I looked at her posts to see if I recognized. I doubt I'm the only one who did so.

reinstone · June 2011

kdodge423:
brookelynpaisley:
You've been lurking, but you've not made your presence known more than 18 times in 4 years.

There was a format change in late 2008. Everyone lost their post counts. Nice try though.

Someone has had a lot of time on her hands since 2008 then, hmm?

DChunt09 · June 2011

heather_09_15_07:
kdodge423:
SheenaNash1:
kdodge423:
brookelynpaisley:
You've been lurking, but you've not made your presence known more than 18 times in 4 years.

There was a format change in late 2008. Everyone lost their post counts. Nice try though.

If she lost her post count is 2008, then that means she has only posted 18 times in 2 1/2 - 3 years...so BP wasn't that far off if I'm understanding you correctly.
She said 4. Which is incorrect. And not everyone is a PW. I "know" posters on various boards that have been around for years, but don't post constantly.

So now you guys get pissy when people do lurk before posting? Because it used to be you got mad when people posted all willy nilly without lurking. Pick one damn it.

For serious.

I hate posting on threads like this. But I seriously agree with this. I don't think Sheena is anything close to a b!tch, but I just don't get the attitude OP is getting.

bostonbluejay · June 2011

Kdodge, on one hand I have a lot of respect for you because you have been around TB longer than a lot of us and I think there is probably a lot we could learn from you. On the other hand, I'm a little bit afraid of you because I rarely see any positive comments from you unless you are talking to other regs who you know and like. I don't feel like you care to get to know any of us newer people at all and you give the impression that you think we are all idiots. You've never said an unkind word to me, personally, and I appreciate that...but sometime I just wish you were a little more open to getting to know some of us newbs.

gabber737 · June 2011

bostonbluejay:
Kdodge, on one hand I have a lot of respect for you because you have been around TB longer than a lot of us and I think there is probably a lot we could learn from you. On the other hand, I'm a little bit afraid of you because I rarely see any positive comments from you unless you are talking to other regs who you know and like. I don't feel like you care to get to know any of us newer people at all and you give the impression that you think we are all idiots. You've never said an unkind word to me, personally, and I appreciate that...but sometime I just wish you were a little more open to getting to know some of us newbs.

Yes I'm not a newbie but well said.

Now everyone please shut.the.fvck.up.

keiperparadise · June 2011

Wow! 4 1/2 years is a long time! So excited that you got a BFP! Very encouraging! Congrats!!! H&H 9 months

Lilac33 · June 2011

Despite all the banter, congrats on your BFP! You've waiting a long time so hope you have a H&H9.

Mich1724 · June 2011

Congratulations! This month marks our 2-year mark for TTC with unexplained infertility. We are on the waiting list for IUI, so thank you for your post. It gives me some hope.!! Take care now!

imoan · June 2011

And people think TIP is full of b1tches. Holy shyt, ladies... you must be a blast to be around IRL.

TamponMary · June 2011

Seriously. What a bunch of bitter b*tches. Who cares if someone has posted a handful of times? Congratulate the girl, for christsakes!

heather_09_15_07 · June 2011

TamponMary:
Seriously. What a bunch of bitter b*tches. Who cares if someone has posted a handful of times? Congratulate the girl, for christsakes!

You win best SN ever. Yes

scottydont · June 2011

Omg. Isn't the appropriate response 'Congratulations' and leave it at that? The bitterness is really sad here. It's called being happy for someone else.

Jesus.

imoan · June 2011

And OP, CONGRATS! 4 and a half years is a looooong time and I'm so glad to hear that you were finally blessed with the thing you wanted most. Enjoy the next 9 months and the rest of your life!

rsrs807 · June 2011

Did the bat signal go up on TIP?

It's kind of a domino effect in these posts. Once one person calls "drive-by" it goes downhill. Sometimes the first "drive-by" call out doesn't happen for 20 or so posts though.

+LuckyVal+ · June 2011

TamponMary:
Seriously. What a bunch of bitter b*tches. Who cares if someone has posted a handful of times? Congratulate the girl, for christsakes!

Agreed, the whole "I don't know you well enough among a bunch of anonymous internet strangers to warrant a sincere congratulations" schtick is cruel.

To OP: congrats to you and your H! Have a happy and healthy 9 months!

cbwm · June 2011

So many of you should be ashamed with your behavior. Your bitterness has obvious jaded your ability to be decent human beings. Regardless of the fact that she's only posted here a few times, she's been TTC for FOUR FVCKING YEARS. That deserves happy thoughts and well wishes no matter what.

OP, CONGRATS to you!! H&H 9 months to you and your husband and baby!!

LvcyHoneychrrch · June 2011

I'm sort of known for being a b!tch and even I find this appalling. Just say congratulations and mutter under your breath; to openly castigate the OP is ridiculous and unnecessarily snatchy.

Muffin0 · June 2011

OP: Congratulations!! That is so exciting!

LEON · June 2011

With the exception of a few, you ladies are DISGUSTING!! Just congratulate her and move on if you can't then just don't respond to the post.

But hey, have fun being bitter wenches!!

rsrs807 · June 2011

LvcyHoneychrrch:
I'm sort of known for being a b!tch and even I find this appalling. Just say congratulations and mutter under your breath; to openly castigate the OP is ridiculous and unnecessarily snatchy.

Oh it was ML.

This type of response is not uncommon (the drive-by comments) although I do find them particularly douche-y considering the OP's circumstances.

and because I dont think I've said it yet - congrats OP!

ToledoDeux · June 2011

agaj09:
Congrats! That's so exciting!

Newsflash, biitches: this here is the proper human response.to someone excitedly telling you she's pregnant. See how simple? And how much typing you could have spared yourselves?

LvcyHoneychrrch · June 2011

I just think it's sad. People post their BFPs on the internet, especially, because they're too nervous after a loss or too superstitious to tell anyone IRL before twelve weeks. They just want to tell someone; there is no need to be a jerk about it.

Good luck to you all; and I hope when you do get a positive test, nobody's posting unnecessary caveats to you.

salimoo · June 2011

Congrats, OP! Hope you have a joyous and healthy pregnancy.

Muffin0 · June 2011

LvcyHoneychrrch:
I just think it's sad. People post their BFPs on the internet, especially, because they're too nervous after a loss or too superstitious to tell anyone IRL before twelve weeks. They just want to tell someone; there is no need to be a jerk about it.
Good luck to you all; and I hope when you do get a positive test, nobody's posting unnecessary caveats to you.

Yes! I have a friend who has been trying for 4+ years. I hate the fact that if she came here and posted about it she'd get flamed. Seriously, when she gets pregnant I'm going to be more excited for her than I was my own pregnancies. I understand being jealous, but is your life so sad that you can't even muster up a "congratulations" and leave it at that?

cricket 0619 · June 2011

Way to be so supportive girls. Congratulations OP! Even though I don't know you, I can say I am happy for you knowing you have been ttc for 4.5 years, I can imagine your excitement. I hope you have a healthy pregnancy.

cbwm · June 2011

LvcyHoneychrrch:

I just think it's sad. People post their BFPs on the internet, especially, because they're too nervous after a loss or too superstitious to tell anyone IRL before twelve weeks. They just want to tell someone; there is no need to be a jerk about it.

Good luck to you all; and I hope when you do get a positive test, nobody's posting unnecessary caveats to you.

Perfectly said, Lucy.

PeachyKate · June 2011

Congratulations nikkinik! That is so wonderful that your first IUI worked after such a long journey, I hope you have a happy and healthy 9 months!

StartStop · June 2011

Congrats, OP. You must be so excited! Don't let the biitches bother you.

ESDReturns · June 2011

imoan:
And people think TIP is full of b1tches. Holy shyt, ladies... you must be a blast to be around IRL.

Right? Maybe next time that AE starts complaining, we should direct them here, lol.

OP - Congrats!! That is awesome!

Tambcat · June 2011

Mich1724:
Congratulations! This month marks our 2-year mark for TTC with unexplained infertility. We are on the waiting list for IUI, so thank you for your post. It gives me some hope.!! Take care now!

This is a nice take. Smile

wbl · June 2011

Congratulations OP! Fantastic news! H&H 9 months!

alabaster_angel · June 2011

Congratulations!

tdkandcjc · June 2011

Congratulations! That's absolutely wonderful. I have several friends who have been struggling for about the same # of years and hope to hear this same news from them this summer! That's fantastic and absolutely thrilling news.

Congrats!

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