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
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
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
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Ezra James 08/22/2013 Nora Grace Due 12/26/2016
Two Angel Babies 07/03/2012 08/08/2015
"If you're still my small babe or you're all the way grown, my promise to you is you're never alone. You are my angel, my darling, my star...and my love will find you, wherever you are."
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.
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.
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.
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!
"The cleaning, the scrubbing will wait til tomorrow,
For children grow up, as I've learned to my sorrow.
I do feel that my "mean" is equally reflected in real life. Meh.
Ezra James 08/22/2013 Nora Grace Due 12/26/2016
Two Angel Babies 07/03/2012 08/08/2015
"If you're still my small babe or you're all the way grown, my promise to you is you're never alone. You are my angel, my darling, my star...and my love will find you, wherever you are."
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!
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?!!
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!
"The cleaning, the scrubbing will wait til tomorrow,
For children grow up, as I've learned to my sorrow.
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!
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're still my small babe or you're all the way grown, my promise to you is you're never alone. You are my angel, my darling, my star...and my love will find you, wherever you are."
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?
"The cleaning, the scrubbing will wait til tomorrow,
For children grow up, as I've learned to my sorrow.
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.
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 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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
Re: Post count/drive by's
Awww, look who is name calling. Yet we are the ones in high school?
BFP 3/29/2014 2u2 Let's do this!
How about this - let's all run for prom queen and see who gets nominated and who wins.
BFP #1 mm/c at 12w1d
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.
I don't equate honesty with being mean in this instance but I'm gonna guess you would still lose that bet. "lol"
this is gonna get good now...
Aug.13 May Siggy Challenge: Moms
Nora Grace Due 12/26/2016
Two Angel Babies
07/03/2012
08/08/2015
"If you're still my small babe
or you're all the way grown,
my promise to you
is you're never alone.
You are my angel, my darling,
my star...and my love will find you,
wherever you are."
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.
BFP 3/29/2014 2u2 Let's do this!
Nora Grace Due 12/26/2016
Two Angel Babies
07/03/2012
08/08/2015
"If you're still my small babe
or you're all the way grown,
my promise to you
is you're never alone.
You are my angel, my darling,
my star...and my love will find you,
wherever you are."
Just giving you something to occupy your afternoon with
BFP 3/29/2014 2u2 Let's do this!
Nora Grace Due 12/26/2016
Two Angel Babies
07/03/2012
08/08/2015
"If you're still my small babe
or you're all the way grown,
my promise to you
is you're never alone.
You are my angel, my darling,
my star...and my love will find you,
wherever you are."
Bye now!
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.
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'.
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.