Goodbye

[Niels]

Over the past couple years, I've felt like I've gotten to know some of you. I thought we had shared a few laughs, a few insights, and some good fellowship. Apparently it was all one sided. I have never been spontaneously mentioned in any of the popularity contest threads... you know, the "who would you like to meet/date/hang out with etc." threads. As much as I hate to admit it, that hurts. I had hoped you were my friends too, or at least well-wishing acquaintances.

Who knows, maybe this is for the best? With all the time I spend here, I could be reading, bicycling, making music etc., and hanging out with others in real life. People who like me, people with whom I truly can share laughs and fellowship. I've had that, at least to some degree, for most of my life... and I will find it again.

I hope you all continue to grow in your walk with God, but this place is causing me to stumble and lose heart. I definitely don't think that is what God wants for me.


Sincerely,

somebody who woke up

 

[mina]

Curious Artist- You are a person I had thought of mentioning in those types of threads. But , I didn't think that you would take kindly to it, lol. I admire your humour and insight on things. Please don't leave! You are a great addition here!

 

[Sketcher]

Well, if it's doing more harm than good in your walk, what you are doing is right. Godspeed.

 

[Spicy McHaggis]

In the spirit of honesty.

I thought you were pretty cool, but these "goodbye cruel internets" threads are rediculous.

EDIT.

THINK, I THINK, present tense, not thought.

 

[Jenster]

Hey, I'm not mentioned in any of the popularity threads either, CuriousArtist. I guess I don't mind being on the fringes, though.

I hope you stay, as I've viewed you as one of the core people in the singles forum. But if you need a change of pace, I hope you'll drop by from time to time.

 

[Macrina]

You're on my buddy list for a reason, dude.

But it's your call.

 

[ImperialPhantom]

Okay, great. Why do people take an internet forum so seriously? It should be a diversion, not your whole life. I could care less if I get put into any popularity threads - in fact, I have no idea if I ever have or not, because I never check them.

 

[Gardener101]

Okay, great. Why do people take an internet forum so seriously? It should be a diversion, not your whole life. I could care less if I get put into any popularity threads - in fact, I have no idea if I ever have or not, because I never check them.

You're not listed in any of them.





Sorry...

 

[Calminaion]

I had not seen you on the forums, but I rarely turn away a new acquaintance as a friend in the faith. Do what God is telling you, friend.

 

[wildthing]

I don't think I'm listed on any of the popular threads either, perhaps I'm being a pain. Does it matter? no. I'm here because I like to post about things that happen to me in Mi. I'm here because I like to provide a laugh or two. I'm here not to be on someone's popular list......

 

[Macrina]

This is why my I refuse to name a list. Afraid I'd miss somebody and hurt feelings.

 

[PassionateOne]

Curious Artist.......I'm sorry your feelings were hurt.

I don't think many people should 'take it to heart' about those certain threads.......alot of the usernames are the names that pop into mind at that particular moment.

I wouldn't mention any guy names because I have a bf and I KNOW he wouldn't be too happy about me posting something like that.

I wish you wouldn't go, because I greating enjoy reading your posts.

 

[overit]

Over the past couple years, I've felt like I've gotten to know some of you. I thought we had shared a few laughs, a few insights, and some good fellowship. Apparently it was all one sided. I have never been spontaneously mentioned in any of the popularity contest threads... you know, the "who would you like to meet/date/hang out with etc." threads. As much as I hate to admit it, that hurts. I had hoped you were my friends too, or at least well-wishing acquaintances.

Who knows, maybe this is for the best? With all the time I spend here, I could be reading, bicycling, making music etc., and hanging out with others in real life. People who like me, people with whom I truly can share laughs and fellowship. I've had that, at least to some degree, for most of my life... and I will find it again.

I hope you all continue to grow in your walk with God, but this place is causing me to stumble and lose heart. I definitely don't think that is what God wants for me.


Sincerely,

somebody who woke up

Curious....just curious, what are you.....12?

LOL J/K..but seriously, who cares? I never even look at those threads, because I'm not here to be on anyone's popular list, flirting threads or anything like that. I'm hear to share, to be part of a community (my last community I can no longer log into but that's a diff story) and enjoy the fellowship and talking about diff matters.

It's about sharing, making friends, debating (I LOVE to debate, and also like to hang in other more "hot issues" threads), learn about others perspectives and grow. Maybe those that are here or any other forum simply to become part of a relationship are here for the wrong reasons. Don't worry about it, really...it's like a kid throwing a temper tantrum about not being paid attention to. Don't mean to offend but these come off as "Look at me...look at me". If you aren't mentioned, who cares, it's just a forum, real life is waiting for you, enjoy real life, enjoy fellowship here, if you aren't mentioned, it's not really a loss! I certainly don't measure my self worth by a forum of unknown people on a message board.

Take your worth from HIM, learn what you can, share, be a part or decide to move on, but DON'T rely on these boards to find popularity, be liked or be scouting out for people to like you or even some that scout to find a marriage partner, it's just not healthy. Just my opinion of course. Feel free to toss it

And, actually I do agree with you that if this board is taking time away from real life and real life friends and activities, it's probably a good idea to take a break and get out there. I haven't been here long, 6 mo I believe. I don't think anyone intentionally left you out or doesn't care about you though. Don't take it personally.

 

[Isabella84]

Hey,Ive never been mentioned in any popularity contest threads either.

On the other hand,I didnt know this was a popularity contest.

 

[Im_A]

Over the past couple years, I've felt like I've gotten to know some of you. I thought we had shared a few laughs, a few insights, and some good fellowship. Apparently it was all one sided. I have never been spontaneously mentioned in any of the popularity contest threads... you know, the "who would you like to meet/date/hang out with etc." threads. As much as I hate to admit it, that hurts. I had hoped you were my friends too, or at least well-wishing acquaintances.

Who knows, maybe this is for the best? With all the time I spend here, I could be reading, bicycling, making music etc., and hanging out with others in real life. People who like me, people with whom I truly can share laughs and fellowship. I've had that, at least to some degree, for most of my life... and I will find it again.

I hope you all continue to grow in your walk with God, but this place is causing me to stumble and lose heart. I definitely don't think that is what God wants for me.


Sincerely,

somebody who woke up

well i hope this is the right thing for you, and that you do what you have to do

if i may be honest here, i don't understand this tho. i mean for me, the people i would like to meet are the people here at CF that i have A LOT of conversation with, and gotten to know through that more and more.

i know i'm not on a popularity contest, and if i made it i know i'd lose. why? because even tho i spend a lot of time on CF, i'm not all over this big forum. only my home forum which i mod at, here and a fair share of other places.

if i would meet someone as a friend from here, that'd be great, but if not, that's great too, because i have communication on here with my friends here and some email and instant messaging.

and the dating part, well i really could honestly careless. there's only one woman i want. i met her on here, and i sure hope i get to see her again and have back in my life again and this time till i rot in the ground(only time will tell tho), so if the other women here see me as the last person to date, that's good. i'd be a waste of their time to be honest for many reasons. suffice it to say, it takes a special person to put up with the likes of me.

sorry for a personal explanation but just explaining why i'm confused here. maybe we just see things differently

May God Bless you always and forever!

 

[joyouspirit]

Well, i wasn't mentioned either. At first, it would be cool to see your name, I did, just once with a dear friend.

I also thought of leaving the forums for I felt my mission was over, but then again I said I can just pop up anytime I want. They don't have to know me really.

God bless!!!

 

[intricatic]

I don't think I ever get listed on those threads either, but I rarely read them. So I dunno.

Anyhow, if it's causing you issues, then it's probably for the best, but you'll be missed around here.

 

[PassionateOne]

I don't think I ever get listed on those threads either, but I rarely read them. So I dunno.

Anyhow, if it's causing you issues, then it's probably for the best, but you'll be missed around here.

that's because you have a GIRLFRIEND!!!

And little_tigress DID mention you.

 

[intricatic]

that's because you have a GIRLFRIEND!!!

And little_tigress DID mention you.

This is true....

I hope that doesn't mean I need to stop posting in Singles, though... :o

 

[California Dreamin']

Over the past couple years, I've felt like I've gotten to know some of you. I thought we had shared a few laughs, a few insights, and some good fellowship. Apparently it was all one sided. I have never been spontaneously mentioned in any of the popularity contest threads... you know, the "who would you like to meet/date/hang out with etc." threads. As much as I hate to admit it, that hurts. I had hoped you were my friends too, or at least well-wishing acquaintances.

Who knows, maybe this is for the best? With all the time I spend here, I could be reading, bicycling, making music etc., and hanging out with others in real life. People who like me, people with whom I truly can share laughs and fellowship. I've had that, at least to some degree, for most of my life... and I will find it again.

I hope you all continue to grow in your walk with God, but this place is causing me to stumble and lose heart. I definitely don't think that is what God wants for me.


Sincerely,

somebody who woke up

I feel the same.