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LoveOfMikesLife
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GTKY: board etiquette edition
LoveOfMikesLife
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What would you say your style is?
Did you lurk first or just jump in?
When and did you intro (see above question)?
Do you consider yourself a regular?
What's your favorite board on TB?
Have you ever been flamed? (Feel free to tell us about it)
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Re: GTKY: board etiquette edition
What would you say your style is?
I pretty much say what's on my mind, snark and all (although sometimes I bite my tongue a bit)
Did you lurk first or just jump in?
I lurked here for a long time
When and did you intro (see above question)?
I did an intro after lurking here for probably close to a month
Do you consider yourself a regular?
Yeah. I work from home and my job is boring so it gives me something to do that's not work
What's your favorite board on TB?
All the AL boards. I feel the most connection there and am amazed at how a group of women who have never met can be so supportive of each other and stand up for each other as if we've all known each other all our lives
Have you ever been flamed? (Feel free to tell us about it)
Nah. That's when I bite my tongue......
In memory of Corbin Scott 10/28/11-12/3/11. Heaven got another angel the night you left this world behind Heaven got a little better the day it took you away from me Missing you tonight, see you again sometime For now I'll close my eyes and dream of heaven tonight I'll love you forever I'll like you for always Now and Forever My baby you'll be
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I'm pretty chill. I can be a smart with my mouth sometimes but I haven't too much on here.
Did you lurk first or just jump in?
I lurked for maybe a day or so. Commented on others post before making my own
When and did you intro see above question?
didn't
Do you consider yourself a regular?
Eh. I'm on here almost everyday even if I'm not posting
What's your favorite board on TB?
Probably this one single parents although its not too active
Have you ever been flamed? Feel free to tell us about it
once about baby names. Hormonal day and Idk why I cared so much about what other people thought. Lol
Make a pregnancy ticker
What would you say your style is? I'm easily annoyed with "stupid" questions.
Did you lurk first or just jump in? Here I lurked first before I jumped in
When and did you intro (see above question)?Yes I did an intro soon after I found out I was pregnant
Do you consider yourself a regular? No not really, I can't bump in the US time zone afternoons so it makes it hard.
What's your favorite board on TB? I go to quite a few and bump back and forth.
Have you ever been flamed? (Feel free to tell us about it) No because I don't jump in when I don't feel it is necessary
Did you lurk first or just jump in? I read a page or two of threads to familiarize myself with the feel of the board before jumping in, but didn't really lurk.
When and did you intro see above question? When we started TTC, so Feb 2012, and yes, I intro'ed.
Do you consider yourself a regular? Yes
What's your favorite board on TB? I like Baby Names and TTGP, I don't post on either much anymore, but I lurk a lot. I also enjoy reading birth stories, but never post there.
Have you ever been flamed? Feel free to tell us about it. Yup. I think twice. I moved on, and sincerely apologized in the thread
I think it also helps that my first real experience with online message boards was with a board that makes most of TB look like rainbows and unicorns. I was REALLY flamed over there, and learned how to take it, and dish it back out where appropriate. :: mobile winky::
ETA: WTH is up with the moon?!? I tried to put 's' in brackets, because I don't remember if I was really at fault in both, or just one thread. But I'm on mobile so I put []'s instead of the ones that don't show up :P
I try to he funny and supportive but I can only Tao so much before I start letting the snark out.
Did you lurk first or just jump in? I jumped in. I had been on TTGP for 8 months. I live them, but I was ready for a bmb.
When and did you intro see above question? Yes, a few days after my bfp.
Do you consider yourself a regular? Absolutely. I am here everyday and comment often.
What's your favorite board on TB? This one, although, it needs improvement. I like to lurk on TTGP.
Yes, I have been flamed many times.
What would you say your style is? I speak my mind and tend not to respond if I know I'll be all snark.
Did you lurk first or just jump in? I just jumped in here when I got my BFP. I didn't intro since everyone was new. I did intro on TTGP, but I generally think intros are unnecessary.
When and did you intro (see above question)? See above
Do you consider yourself a regular? On and off, I only post at work when I have down time, so it is hit or miss.
What's your favorite board on TB? This one, I used to post on Sept 11 (my other BMB), but they bailed and went to facebook.
Have you ever been flamed? (Feel free to tell us about it) Not too often, but yes I have.
What would you say your style is?
I lurk before I post, but I can be very snarky and even a bish to those who deserve it!
Did you lurk first or just jump in?
I lurked for about a week on here when I found out I was pregnant, just to get a feel for the board.
When and did you intro see above question? About a week after my BFP. I did a lot of reading the FAQs and lurked here before I introed.
Do you consider yourself a regular?
Yes, I'm on here everyday. I respond to people if I can offer knowledge/support/snark, and I post when I have questions.
What's your favorite board on TB?
I just joined in March 2013, I haven't really posted on any other board besides this BMB. I like to lurk on the BSB though, those women are awesome.
Have you ever been flamed? Feel free to tell us about it I have had disagreements with people, but we're not all friends here. I wouldn't say I have been flamed.
January siggy challenge
What would you say your style is? I'm pretty laid back. I get annoyed with silly questions and repeated questions, but just eye roll to myself.
Did you lurk first or just jump in? I lurked shortly after my BFP, but waited to sign up and post until after several rounds of blood work were done (scared of another early loss).
When and did you intro (see above question)? I did an intro, about a month or so after lurking.
Do you consider yourself a regular? No, I work from home so I'm on here a lot, but don't always post.
What's your favorite board on TB? This one, I don't really check out other boards too often.
Have you ever been flamed? (Feel free to tell us about it) Not that I know of.
What would you say your style is? Snarky/sarcastic, but sensitive when the situation warrants.
Did you lurk first or just jump in? Jumped in.
When and did you intro (see above question)? Nope! (I started on TTGP)
Do you consider yourself a regular? Yup.
What's your favorite board on TB? TTGP - entertainment for days.
Have you ever been flamed? (Feel free to tell us about it) Oh yes, GhostMonkey burned my aassssss. And it wasn't even when I new. I had been on the board a good 8 or 9 months. Long story. But I did deserve it.
lots of
to my TBBFF Sothernpeach80 - BABY
ETHAN IS HERE! 02.04.13 
TTC #1 since Jan 2012
BFP #1 07/27/12 - EDD 04/07/13; C/P on 07/31/12
BFP #2 10/11/12 - EDD 06/24/13; Blighted Ovum; D&C 11/30/12
BFP #3 03/10/13 - EDD 11/17/13 - PLEASE BE OUR TAKE HOME BABY!
Beta #1 - 95.8 (12DPO); Beta #2 - 502 (15DPO); Beta #3 - 2003 (18DPO)
First U/S showed one beautiful baby measuring 7w1d with a HR of 148!!! Second U/S showed baby measuring 9w0d with a HR of 173!!!
My Ugly BFP Chart
“I know God won't give me anything I can't handle. I just wish he didn't trust me so much." -Mother Teresa
What would you say your style is? I pretty much keep to myself, I've been snarky a day or two before though.
Did you lurk first or just jump in? I lurked for a little while.
When and did you intro (see above question)? I did, back in 2008 when I was pregnant with my first. Then I re-intro'd on the boards during each pregnancy afterwards.
Do you consider yourself a regular? a regular lurker mostly. except weekends I do't really keep up.
What's your favorite board on TB? this one.
Have you ever been flamed? (Feel free to tell us about it) Nope!
Did you lurk first or just jump in? Jumped in here, however I'm an old hand at TB. I was an active regular on my local until we moved our board off TB. I also used to post on BOTB and TTGP, back when it was just GP, but not enough to call myself a regular.
When and did you intro see above question? Did an intro post right after my BFP at 4 weeks.
Do you consider yourself a regular? No, I post infrequently and doubt I post enough to be someone anyone would remember as a reg.
What's your favorite board on TB? I only post here pretty much. I lurk and post less frequently on BNB too.
Have you ever been flamed? Feel free to tell us about it? Not yet.
Edited for crappy spacing on mobile.
M/C 9/21/09 | M/C 12/24/09 | BFP 1/23/10
Madeline Rey DOB 9/30/10
TTC # 2 Jan 2013
BFP 3/12/13 | EDD 11/18/13
It's a GIRL! Lydia Marie!
What would you say your style is? I'm shy/reserved so I don't really join in on the snark, but I love to read it
I am very compassionate.
Did you lurk first or just jump in? Jumped in
When and did you intro (see above question)? I intro'd when I got my BFP
Do you consider yourself a regular? Kind of?
What's your favorite board on TB? TTGP
Have you ever been flamed? (Feel free to tell us about it) Not yet
Anna Catherine 7/23/2012, 35 weeks 5 days, 5 lbs 5 oz (PProm)
Baby Sam 10/4/2013, 36 weeks 2 days, 5 lbs 14 oz
What would you say your style is? : For the most part nice. I don't feel rudeness is appropriate or necessary on boards.
Did you lurk first or just jump in? : A little bit of both. I lurked looking at boards for months when we we TTC but was more than ready to jump in when I found out I was expecting.
When and did you intro? : I introd practically as soon as I found out. Haha I was excited to finally be able to be a part of a birth month board.
Do you consider yourself a regular? : Yes. I'm often on looking to see what's new as well as posting/commenting (yet I always seem to miss the good stuff lol.)
What's your favorite board on TB? : This one. I don't participate in any other boards.
Have you ever been flamed? : Yes.
What would you say your style is?
For the most part I just lay low and observe. I comment here and there, but I absolutely have to say something when people are completely ignorant and annoying. I'm not afraid to speak my mind when needed.
Did you lurk first or just jump in?
I lurked a little on November, maybe a couple days. I'm still lurking on PGaL, just haven't intro'd yet..the ladies over there seem amazing and like a close group.
When and did you intro (see above question)?
Within a few days (I believe) on November, still haven't intro'd on PGaL
Do you consider yourself a regular?
Yep, even if I don't comment every day, I still read!
What's your favorite board on TB?
I think our BMB is pretty good, I spend most of my time here. I love the tight-knit group over at PGaL though too.
Have you ever been flamed? (Feel free to tell us about it)
Nope, I hope not to be, but I suppose you never know, haha.
What would you say your style is? I usually say whatever flies out of my hands...wait...?
Did you lurk first or just jump in? I jumped in
When and did you intro (see above question)? I intro'd right away
Do you consider yourself a regular? Yes
What's your favorite board on TB? This one
Have you ever been flamed? (Feel free to tell us about it) I don't think so...I have had people disagree but nothing major.
Honest and helpful with a good sense of humor. I hold back the snark even though I may think it bc that's how I am IRL also.
Did you lurk first or just jump in? I lurked on TTGP for years. Learned so, so much over there.
When and did you intro see above question? Intro'd here right after my bfp in early March.
Do you consider yourself a regular? I'm around quite a bit, but not daily, so I'd say I'm not a stranger, but not a reg.
What's your favorite board on TB? Baby Names, the Tri boards, and Baby Showers when there is good drama occurring.
Have you ever been flamed? Feel free to tell us about it Not really, but sometimes I agree with people who are getting flamed and I stay out of it! That's very me IRL again. Haha.
ETA Fixed mobile formatting maybe. Sorry
What would you say your style is? I'm usually pretty honest because I want people to be that way with me. Since this is anonymous I'm not looking for the advice my best friend would give me to make me feel better, so that's what I give others.
Did you lurk first or just jump in? I believe I lurked for a bit to see what it was like.
When and did you intro (see above question)?I'm pretty sure I introed, it was pretty early though around when I got my BFP. It seems like so long ago!
Do you consider yourself a regular? Yeah. I'm on here every day, but I only respond to things where I can be helpful and try not to ask stupid questions.
What's your favorite board on TB? I'm really only active on our Nov. 13 board.
Have you ever been flamed? (Feel free to tell us about it) Nope, I generally try not to ask things that would get me flamed.
What would you say your style is?
I'm pretty laid back. More supportive than snarky, but I do tell people the truth, and sometimes there's just no other way than to be blunt. I do a lot of eye rolling though.
Did you lurk first or just jump in?
I jumped right in after reading the FAQ's, board rules, and a few threads to get the tone of the board.
When and did you intro (see above question)?
I intro'd after I got my betas back, so probably within the first week or two after BFP.
Do you consider yourself a regular?
Eh, yes and no. I read most posts, but don't always reply, especially if it's one that makes me roll my eyes. And I do more commenting than posting my own threads. I think I've only initiated 10 threads (maybe). I'm on here most days though. Just shed my newbie status over the weekend. Only took me 3 months!
What's your favorite board on TB?
I'm on this one the most, just because you all are at the same stage as me, but I do like the PgAL ladies. And of course, the Baby Shower and Name boards are always good for a laugh.
Have you ever been flamed? (Feel free to tell us about it)
Not that I know of. Because I know better than to make repeat posts or post questions that I already know the answer to.
Angel Baby # 1 : EDD 9/11/12, Missed m/c at just over 13 weeks
Angel Baby # 2 : EDD 9/9/13, m/c at 6 weeks
What would you say your style is?
Same here as in real life... fairly shy and quiet but at the same time friendly and polite... not rainbows and unicorns polite though *gag*
Did you lurk first or just jump in?
Lurk! It's still mostly what I do because again, I'm fairly shy.
When and did you intro (see above question)?
Yes and I don't remember when exactly... probably found this board around week 10 or 12?? Intro'd in one of those mass intro threads.
Do you consider yourself a regular?
I come here every day to read the posts but rarely comment... figure why ask a question that someone else has already asked and received an answer for!!
What's your favorite board on TB?
This one and the High-Risk board.
Have you ever been flamed? (Feel free to tell us about it)
Nope, I don't post nearly enough for people to have noticed or become irritated by me :P
What would you say your style is? I am very laid back. I post daily, but don't ever start drama. Just my style.
Did you lurk first or just jump in? This is my second (plus I was on the knot before), so I've been around a while now. I definitely lurked before I started posting on my first BMB!
When and did you intro (see above question)? I always into on a new board. I intro'd right when I got my BFP.
Do you consider yourself a regular? Yup. I post at least once a day so I think I am
What's your favorite board on TB? hmm...I am all over the place. I lurk on tons of boards. I like reading the baby shower board because the questions people ask are just ridiculous.
Have you ever been flamed? (Feel free to tell us about it) Not that I know of! Again, I'm pretty drama-free. (although I love reading it!)
What would you say your style is? If something really catches my eye I will comment, but mostly I read and just tell DH about it.
Did you lurk first or just jump in? I lurked for a long time.
When did you intro (see above question)? After lurking for a while and after seeing the feel of the board I did my intro.
Do you consider yourself a regular? Kinda, I check TB out everyday but mostly lurk at the post unless I feel like I can make a good point. So my lurking is regular.
Whats your favorite board on TB? I do like our November board, but also the preemies and toddlers.
Have you ever been flamed? ( Fell free to tell us about it) Nope.
BFP #2 11/30/09 EDD 08/12/10- Sophia Grace born 8/1/10
BFP #3 11/16/10 EDD 08/04/11- Samuel Richard born 7/28/11
BFP #4 01/04/12 EDD 09/19/12- Simon Nathaniel born 9/6/12
BFP #5 03/27/13 EDD 11/25/13- Savannah Lee born 11/18/13
What would you say your style is? - - Not sure what that means, I guess I stay away from using snark, but I enjoy when others use it.
Did you lurk first or just jump in? - - With this board, just jumped in. I am the beginning of the month so when I came in the numbers were still low.
When and did you intro (see above question)? - - Right away, I believe the night of BFP... maybe? I really can't remember.
Do you consider yourself a regular? - - An unknown regular, here enough but never called on for any PM's and can't for the life of me participate in a gif war.
What's your favorite board on TB? - - None that I am in, no offense.
Have you ever been flamed? (Feel free to tell us about it) - - Maybe on TTGP when DH and I first started trying. Didn't get flamed too much, but I learned.
What would you say your style is?
Reserved. I do not like repeating the same comment that others have posted, so if someone else has commented the way I would have commented, I generally will not post as well. Although, I do love the snark, and I am amazed at how witty and funny people on here are!
Did you lurk first or just jump in?
I still lurk, I have been on here for months now, and I rarely post. I enjoy reading the debate and the snark.
When and did you intro (see above question)?
I didn't intro, by the time I was ready to, it was months after my BFP.
Do you consider yourself a regular?
I am on the Bump very regularly. I read most posts, but I do not comment very much. But I am trying to become more involved and active.
What's your favorite board on TB?
Honestly I read a lot of them. I really enjoy Oct 13 and their gifs, but I enjoy the tone and experience of a lot of the ladies on this board.
Have you ever been flamed? (Feel free to tell us about it)
Nope.
I guess I'll play too
What would you say your style is?
I tell it like it is. I'm not going to sugar coat things to spare feelings. This is the real world. If it hurts get a helmet! I can be extremely supportive and compassionate to those that need it. I'm not afraid to "take the unpopular road"
Did you lurk first or just jump in?
Here I just jumped in. I've been on these boards long enough to know the routine
When and did you intro (see above question)?
I never did an intro here but I feel like a lot of the OG's know me already or I would have.
Do you consider yourself a regular?
I consider myself a regular on TB, maybe not here all the time because the rainbow farts make me vomit but I'm working on being a member that changes that.
What's your favorite board on TB?
The AL boards will always be my heart! I've made some AMAZING life long friends there and they have gotten me through my darkest hours.
Have you ever been flamed? (Feel free to tell us about it)
I've been flamed! Most were deserving even. But I learned the lesson others were teaching, apologized, and moved on. I even managed to not DD, call people bullies, feel sorry for anyone's husband or child or GBCB.
What would you say your style is? I like to be polite, but I'm not afraid to speak my mind. I hate it when people are rude, so I try not to be like that.
Did you lurk first or just jump in? I lurked a week or so. To get a feel for how everything works (and look up a few acronyms!)
When and did you intro (see above question)? I did an intro a few weeks ago, after lurking a week.
Do you consider yourself a regular? I've only been posting a few weeks, but I do check in often and really enjoy reading everyone's different perspectives.
What's your favorite board on TB? I like the Crafty Moms board and Natural Birth board.
Have you ever been flamed? (Feel free to tell us about it) I haven't been flamed, but it's early yet! I'm sure I will manage to tick someone off, although it will assuredly be by accident.
I am a casual bumpie. I don't usually get involved in anything dramatic, although I get a kick out of reading it sometimes!
Did you lurk first or just jump in? I lurked back in November '11 before I joined that board when I was pregnant with DD. I have participated on a limited basis in other boards and lurked there first too. I pretty much just jumped in here.
When and did you intro see above question? I posted an intro the week I got my BFP.
Do you consider yourself a regular?
Semiregular. Now that my m/s has passed I feel like I can do more here.
What's your favorite board on TB?
I like this board and food allergies DD is severely egg/dairy allergic and I lurk on blended families I have an SD11 and SS22.
Have you ever been flamed? Feel free to tell us about it Nope.
ETA sorry about the mobile bumping grammar.
What would you say your style is?
Lurky loo, random commenter, slightly snarky when feeling mean and want to save DH the grief.
Did you lurk first or just jump in?
Lurkish
When and did you intro (see above question)?
I thought I'd introed back in April, but re-introed a week or two ago.
Do you consider yourself a regular?
No
What's your favorite board on TB?
Baby Names... the mean is just too supreme. Then November 2013.
Have you ever been flamed? (Feel free to tell us about it)
No. I had a few people tell me they hated my names, but I was all like whatevaaaa.