How do you feel about Random Announcements as first posts?

typeset · December 2013

ErBear1010 said:

typeset said:

I was hoping we could talk and maybe hang out a bit before I'd see your uterus.

At least buy me dinner or something. Or cake.

I'd try to cop a feel if I had to pay for dinner.

PikaPikaChick · December 2013

I really don't care. This is a forum, not a country club. I don't post on a regular basis, nor do I log in on a regular basis. I work full time and have other commitments. If that makes my posts and presence on here unworthy to some people, then oh well. I'm not interested in being a forum vigilante nor am I interested in joining the right forum clique in order to have my posts and comments acknowledged.

Well said, thank you.

I'm far too self-conscious to do an intro post. If someone wanted to know more about me, which I find odd anyway, they could always just Google my screen name. If they want to pick apart my old blog or go through my Reddit account, they're more than welcome. But I still think that's weird. The only thing people are going to find out about me is that I'm boring and crotchety.

As far as other people's intro posts, AWs, HDBDs, and all that, I don't even look at them. I don't care if people post them. Doesn't affect me.

TheBeeCharmer · December 2013

I don't really care. If I've never seen your screen name before in my life, I don't usually open. Or open and don't comment/like. I sometimes check how many times they've posted elsewhere and it's usually nil. Also, does it ever seem like the random posters ever become big contributors?

typeset · December 2013

So. Facebook group to get away from the creepy newbs, n'est-ce pas?

sws684 · December 2013

It doesn't bother.. I try to make sure I atleast welcome them..

Rocknroll64 · December 2013

marlow1219 said:

I really don't care. This is a forum, not a country club. I don't post on a regular basis, nor do I log in on a regular basis. I work full time and have other commitments. If that makes my posts and presence on here unworthy to some people, then oh well. I'm not interested in being a forum vigilante nor am I interested in joining the right forum clique in order to have my posts and comments acknowledged.

Why do people think there's a clique? There is no clique. Obviously the more you post, the more people will know you, that is all.

And if you're uninterested in establishing yourself here, then why the hell do you post at all? I am honestly just curious. I mean if it's just for entertainment purposes, then fine, but why AW the sex of your baby then? To me, that clearly shows that you want people to care about you, you're just not willing to reciprocate, and in my opinion, that's rude.

spacepotatoes · December 2013

marlow1219 said:

I really don't care. This is a forum, not a country club. I don't post on a regular basis, nor do I log in on a regular basis. I work full time and have other commitments. If that makes my posts and presence on here unworthy to some people, then oh well. I'm not interested in being a forum vigilante nor am I interested in joining the right forum clique in order to have my posts and comments acknowledged.

A lot of people here have other things to do, too. But some of us also care about building a community and manage to make an effort to do it. While you're up on that superior high horse of yours (and not just you specifically but everyone who takes the "I'm totally above this" stance), you may want to consider that if we all had your attitude, there'd be nothing for you to log into or read occasionally. It's the regular contributors here who make it what it is.

kramja01 · December 2013

Rocknroll64 said:

HatchetFace said:

On a slightly related note, I'm on Troll Watch '13. After the shit that went down on TTGP last night and the sudden influx of new posters we've had the past 2 days my Spidey senses are tingling.

There was some weird shit happening over there last night.

Oooooh what happened on TTGP?

ABColeslaw · December 2013

I don't care if peeps don't want to intro in it's own post, but yes it is weird if you aren't participating in other posts, to post a HUGE AW and expect people who don't even know you to be excited. I mean....I don't know.

awknyc · December 2013

I agree it's a bit rude to just post your u/s pic and then leave, but what should the appropriate response to this be?

Congrats, but who are you???

I'll admit as a FTM, I'm trying this new thing to be nicer, you know..for the baby.. so I'll give some people the benefit of the doubt by saying maybe they just don't know the etiquette?

typeset · December 2013

HatchetFace said:

marlow1219 said:

I really don't care. This is a forum, not a country club. I don't post on a regular basis, nor do I log in on a regular basis. I work full time and have other commitments. If that makes my posts and presence on here unworthy to some people, then oh well. I'm not interested in being a forum vigilante nor am I interested in joining the right forum clique in order to have my posts and comments acknowledged.

You mad? It seems like you're mad.

She's not mad. She just cares enough to tell us that she doesn't care.

Ladiebug30 · December 2013

mmmm cake. I made my favorite.

And ... I think the random pictures of your ute from people who have never posted are just a bit strange ... NMS I guess, but I'm also someone that wouldn't let my MIL have a copy of the ultrasound photo with my son for her desk at work cause ... who wants to see that?

firebelle26 · December 2013

I've been a lurker for some time now, and just intro'd yesterday, but I agree with PP's. It's weird to post your ultrasound and then peace out. I certainly wouldn't have posted an ultrasound pic before intro'ing, but that's just me.

Empireceo · December 2013

I don't care if people don't intro. I don't read the HDBD thread or the Team _____ thread unless I recognize the name. I'm on here a lot throughout the day so I recognize many of you.

I would like to submit my application for the right forum clique so that we can turn it into a country club ASAP. Thank you for your consideration. Commence hazing.

julesf817 · December 2013

Empireceo said:

I don't care if people don't intro. I don't read the HDBD thread or the Team _____ thread unless I recognize the name. I'm on here a lot throughout the day so I recognize many of you.

I would like to submit my application for the right forum clique so that we can turn it into a country club ASAP. Thank you for your consideration. Commence hazing.

typeset · December 2013

Okay, now I think we're being punked.

Allibob · December 2013

Rocknroll64 said:
I mean if it's just for entertainment purposes, then fine, but why AW the sex of your baby then? To me, that clearly shows that you want people to care about you, you're just not willing to reciprocate, and in my opinion, that's rude.

Bingo.

I don't really read intros, so I wouldn't know if someone skipped it or not. To me, posting an intro then AW your pics/announcement/whatever without really contributing to other posts doesn't make it less weird though. I don't mind newbies or infrequent posters commenting on posts, and don't think you need to be a regular to have a valid opinion. However, if you're just coming here to stir up shit or AW, the snark you get is warranted.

busterbeagle · December 2013

If I don't recognize your name, I don't open your announcement post. It doesn't bug me necessarily, but I'm admittedly a little bored with the board due to how watered down it is with random AWs the past few days. Which is probably good cuz I am actually getting shit done around the house for a change.

Also, if you are a regular around here and I missed your announcement post, I promise I'm not snubbing you or calling you a noob, I've just been trying to disconnect more lately.

Now the cake, please.

ThereBeDragons · December 2013

Eh, I think it'll only last a day or two- I know some of us are just having fun with it. I'm bored out of my brain today- Doc says no going out and about, and the internet is slooooow.... and my cats are being shitheads. So new threads = new fun.

Bootsie327 · December 2013

I just posted something similar on a late intro thread a few mins ago...but I'm feeling like an awkward turtle right now. When I started posting, I didn't really know forum etiquette yet. I did a brief intro on first tri (or maybe even TTC, I don't remember) when I got my BFP, and then I started lurking and posting on other boards and have settled down comfortably here. Now it has been months and I do understand the value of having forum etiquette now, but I feel like too much time has passed and I feel like a horse's patoot.

ABColeslaw · December 2013

HatchetFace said:

I think I love Velveeta too much to be a member of the country club. I'm not fancy enough.

OMG I must have some. Like now.

Miles2Go · December 2013

I mean, what kind of cake are we talking about? It matters. I like red velvet.

ABColeslaw · December 2013

Miles2Go said:

I mean, what kind of cake are we talking about? It matters. I like red velvet.

I'm telling you, you are like my soulmate.

peachysweet4 · December 2013

I just started posting and acting like everyone knows me. Maybe 3 people do? LolI do think its weird to do an anatomy scan post after never posting before.

Miggg · December 2013

I don't mind random AW posts on here half as much as the TTGP drive-bys. Those went beyond annoying me to actually pissing me off. Glad I haven't lurked much lately and missed whatever shit went down there last night.

typeset · December 2013

Miles2Go said:

I mean, what kind of cake are we talking about? It matters. I like red velvet.

I've never had red velvet cake.

ABColeslaw · December 2013

typeset said:

Miles2Go said:

I mean, what kind of cake are we talking about? It matters. I like red velvet.

I've never had red velvet cake.

you haven't lived

typeset · December 2013

ABColeslaw said:
you haven't lived

It's 'cause I'm always online.

Miles2Go · December 2013

typeset said:

Miles2Go said:

I mean, what kind of cake are we talking about? It matters. I like red velvet.

I've never had red velvet cake.

Do yourself a favor and make it happen. Cream cheese frosting.

elizabethb3 · December 2013

Miles2Go said:

I mean, what kind of cake are we talking about? It matters. I like red velvet.

Funfetti!!!!!!!!!

Katemr1146 · December 2013

typeset said:

Miles2Go said:

I mean, what kind of cake are we talking about? It matters. I like red velvet.

I've never had red velvet cake.

You've never lived!

SNOakes · December 2013

typeset said:

Miles2Go said:

I mean, what kind of cake are we talking about? It matters. I like red velvet.

I've never had red velvet cake.

What?! Someone get this girl some red velvet and change her life!

julesf817 · December 2013

Bootsie327 said:

I just posted something similar on a late intro thread a few mins ago...but I'm feeling like an awkward turtle right now. When I started posting, I didn't really know forum etiquette yet. I did a brief intro on first tri (or maybe even TTC, I don't remember) when I got my BFP, and then I started lurking and posting on other boards and have settled down comfortably here. Now it has been months and I do understand the value of having forum etiquette now, but I feel like too much time has passed and I feel like a horse's patoot.

anyone who uses a gif this awesome gets automatic membership to the clique.

P&Slove · December 2013

I agree that intros aren't necessary. But it is awkward to have the very first post as "hey look at me" kinda thing. Then again, I'm also not one to start AW threads.

ThereBeDragons · December 2013

I like red velvet... but all cream cheese frosting belongs on carrot cake. CARROT CAKE omg now I think I have to go to the store and see if there's any carrot cake to eat.

TheBeeCharmer · December 2013

ABColeslaw said:

typeset said:

Miles2Go said:

I mean, what kind of cake are we talking about? It matters. I like red velvet.

I've never had red velvet cake.

you haven't lived

I only like it if I can get it sans red dye number 40.

Shell+Bell · December 2013

Miles2Go said:

typeset said:

Miles2Go said:

I mean, what kind of cake are we talking about? It matters. I like red velvet.

I've never had red velvet cake.

Do yourself a favor and make it happen. Cream cheese frosting.

SERIOUSLY!!!! I had yet to fall into the trap of all these craving inducing posts (cinna rolls, cakes, etc.). But you had to go and say cream cheese frosting on red velvet? I'm drooling right now. Hubby's Christmas party buffet better have this on their dessert table or else I'll lose my shit.

TheBeeCharmer · December 2013

Also, I don't think it's a clique, BUT... I feel like I have gotten to know the internet-versions of so many cool ladies on here. I will be good when there aren't any more intros. I don't dislike new people, but we're already half way there.

Magheeta · December 2013

HatchetFace said:

I think I love Velveeta too much to be a member of the country club. I'm not fancy enough.

And Jello, please tell me you like Jello, too.

Magheeta · December 2013

I'm going to go home and bake the spice cake I've had hanging out in my pantry for a week. In the mean time, I hope no one ever has to go without cake.

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