Yeah, I didn't think my call out in Parenting was out of line, I'm glad you guys read her post the same way I did. I felt like something needed to be said, but then didn't want to continue the conversation over there because it wasn't the time or place for it. I get why the Parenting posters didn't see my point and I understand where they were coming from, but calling us all soft and saying that the board is dying is something you should start out saying here. It felt like we were being "told on" which I didn't appreciate.
Post by easilyunamused on Jan 29, 2016 12:37:48 GMT -5
Parenting wouldn't see it the same because they don't know the reference to the BFP post. Nor would they really give a fuck. It's just personal to us, and we know our board is really slow. Unfortunately we are built that when someone gets knocked up, they leave. Parenting isn't like that, so they always have a lot of posters and have for years.
It's just dumb to say we aren't snarky anymore so you don't want to play with us.
Parenting wouldn't see it the same because they don't know the reference to the BFP post. Nor would they really give a fuck. It's just personal to us, and we know our board is really slow. Unfortunately we are built that when someone gets knocked up, they leave. Parenting isn't like that, so they always have a lot of posters and have for years.
It's just dumb to say we aren't snarky anymore so you don't want to play with us.
Have you ever said hi to someone who doesn't remember you?
<-------This lady right here has had more than a few awkward interactions in her life.
ETA: Or being nice to a newb. Awkward.
I have the opposite problem of telling people it's nice to meet them when I have already met them several times and I just don't remember. Then I have to act like I'm just too cool for them.
Parenting wouldn't see it the same because they don't know the reference to the BFP post. Nor would they really give a fuck. It's just personal to us, and we know our board is really slow. Unfortunately we are built that when someone gets knocked up, they leave. Parenting isn't like that, so they always have a lot of posters and have for years.
It's just dumb to say we aren't snarky anymore so you don't want to play with us.
Exactly this! The board ebbs and flows as people graduate/come back, etc. If it was always the same group of bitches trying to GKU, it would be pretty depressing after a while. I like that we had a lot of new intros and a lot of graduations.
Parenting wouldn't see it the same because they don't know the reference to the BFP post. Nor would they really give a fuck. It's just personal to us, and we know our board is really slow. Unfortunately we are built that when someone gets knocked up, they leave. Parenting isn't like that, so they always have a lot of posters and have for years.
It's just dumb to say we aren't snarky anymore so you don't want to play with us.
I agree we need new blood. Buuut if we're all acting like assholes all the time who the fuck is gonna join and stay?
Yes. And we just don't need to quite as much anymore. TD had a constant influx of drive-bys, idiots, and people who felt sorry for our husbands and all that fun stuff. TCF tends to attract more fun and snarky people than not. The need to filter out dumb shit is not as big.
Anyway, moar confessionz. Our Christmas stuff is all still in the front room that we never go in?
Post by requiressnacks on Jan 29, 2016 13:10:12 GMT -5
MIL is a borderline hoarder - she's the type that has rows and rows of weird collectibles and keeps a Christmas tree up year round full of mickey mouse ornaments. On Christmas, I pretended to be playing with my new digital camera when really I was just taking pictures of her creepy collections and sharing them with my sisters.
Have you ever said hi to someone who doesn't remember you?
<-------This lady right here has had more than a few awkward interactions in her life.
ETA: Or being nice to a newb. Awkward.
All the time.
Most recently it was with one of my friend's boyfriend. I've met the boyfriend several times over the last year and half and I even gave him a ride home once so he wouldn't have to pay for an Uber.
Anyway, I get to the apartment and they're both standing at the door. I give my friend a hug and then say to the boyfriend "Hey Peter! How's the new job going?" To which he responds "Oh. Have we met before?"
Post by BabyStandish on Jan 29, 2016 13:12:31 GMT -5
So anyways....All the talk of desserts yesterday made me talk my friends into going out for a girl's night for dessert instead of dinner. We went to BJ's and split the trio pizookie. It looks something like this:
Part of the problem is that Parenting is a catch-all. It's not just for parents. Which is great cuz they have a lot of conversations, but it takes traffic away from GKU bc people that don't "go there" do in fact go there. If they brought those thoughts and interactions to GKU, it wouldn't be so dead.
Whatever. GKU, you're my people. I won't go behind your back and talk shit about you.
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