Posted by fallsfall on March 5, 2004, at 12:52:19
In reply to Re: Does everyone here know each other?, posted by Speaker on March 5, 2004, at 12:25:36
With few exceptions, none of us knew any of the rest of us before we started posting here. (I did bring 2 of my local friends here to Babble - but I believe that I'm the exception...). I think that by reading and responding and posting your own issues and questions that you get to know other people. And depending on the people, you can get to know and feel close to people either in a short time or a long time. I find that there are particular posters who seem to "fit" with me more than others - they might have similar attitudes or similar issues - and I have established some offboard relationships with these people. But I love to see new people, and hear from "old" people who I don't have as strong an attachment to. I find that these people can be very helpful to me both by responding to my pleas for help, and by bringing up subjects that help me to think and understand the world.
I've been here almost 11 months! Maybe I'll figure out a way to celebrate my anniversary when it comes!
Welcome - and we'll get to know each other.
P.S. In my opinion, it is NEVER "butting" in to respond on a thread. These threads are posted on a public board - that means that everyone who wants to participate is welcomed. If two posters want to have a private conversation, they can exchange email instead of posting. So - I encourage everyone to "butt in" as often as you would like!
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