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Posted by your#1fan on March 5, 2008, at 1:24:04
I tore into them. :)
fan
Posted by Racer on March 5, 2008, at 8:52:21
In reply to Racer, just go back to the posts., posted by your#1fan on March 5, 2008, at 1:24:04
You know what? I never meant to leave you thinking that Babble was like a term paper -- while I always want to hear you restate what I've said in your own words, so that I can get an idea of what you understood from it, all I really want is validation. Hey -- just like you, right? I was the validation that you appreciate the time I've taken, that I've cared enough to answer, that you noticed I was here.
Tip O'Neill used to tell a story that ended, "She said, 'Thomas, it's always nice to be asked.'" In the same vein, it's always nice to be thanked.
Sometimes I feel invisible, and so I get upset when people seem to overlook me. I'm on the board of directors for a non-profit, where often people speak over me, interrupt me -- growl at me if I interrupt -- and where a lot of my best ideas are ignored until another member repeats them. I don't enjoy that. I'm learning to speak up, to make myself heard, and to request courtesy from people in my offline life. Here on Babble, I mostly don't post all that much about myself, because I rarely get much response. And I try to be helpful where I can. It's nice to have that validated, but responding here isn't like a term paper for school -- it won't go down on your permanent record if you don't do it. As you know, however, without that validation, a lot of people will reply less often in future.
Posted by your#1fan on March 6, 2008, at 0:26:38
In reply to Re: Racer, just go back to the posts. » your#1fan, posted by Racer on March 5, 2008, at 8:52:21
GOD, i was making it like paper, i was like i gotta do my real papers and then post a term post on babble ROFL!
You know it has helped me to write here some because i get the feeling of what im saying, and then it will help me in writing.
Thanks alot....for the validation.
your#1fan
Posted by Racer on March 6, 2008, at 9:26:40
In reply to Re: thanks :), posted by your#1fan on March 6, 2008, at 0:26:38
Posted by 4WD on March 6, 2008, at 16:09:29
In reply to Re: Racer, just go back to the posts. » your#1fan, posted by Racer on March 5, 2008, at 8:52:21
Racer,
I don't know that I have ever posted directly to you before but I want you to know that your posts are the ones I trust the most and go to first.
You are always level headed and your posts are always well thought out, sincere, considerate and empathetic.
Here is one Psychobabbler who appreciates you immensely.
Marsha
Posted by Abby Cunningham on March 6, 2008, at 17:33:05
In reply to Re: Racer, just go back to the posts. » Racer, posted by 4WD on March 6, 2008, at 16:09:29
Posted by Justherself54 on March 6, 2008, at 17:37:42
In reply to Re: Racer, just go back to the posts. » Racer, posted by 4WD on March 6, 2008, at 16:09:29
Posted by your#1fan on March 6, 2008, at 23:29:06
In reply to Re: I third that! (nm), posted by Justherself54 on March 6, 2008, at 17:37:42
This is the end of the thread.
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