There has been a lot of talk on here how certain people are afraid to come out of the woodwork and open up to the community. Being shy by nature is one thing. Being shy because you fear not being accepted or you don't match up to other active members of the community is another.
This is a community with open doors. Sure, I, myself have been involved in some debates. However, nobody will ever be scrutinized or discriminated for being themselves. And if this should happen, I have faith that the moderators would take necessary action to maintain the open, friendly community.
Society can be down right cruel. We know this. We've all been there. Being crapped on is not fun. However, I truly believe this community is different. It is obviously a community that deals with weight loss, hence the name. I think it is the LAST place you will be treated differently because of your weight.
I don't care if you are 80 lbs or if you are 800 lbs. You will be welcomed into this community with open arms.
That said, I want to know, who are you?
Now, I am sure each of us have journals that we explain in explicit detail the inner-workings of our lives. But this is a chance to get to know others easily. I guess this, if it works, will sort of be like speed-dating.
There are a lot of journals out there, and if you are not active in the community, chances are high that you are not going to get much traffic in your journal.
Genuine friendships are established on this forum, which I think is great. However, you have to put yourself out there if you are really going to get to know people.
So, the way I thought this thread would work is this:
If you know the poster above you, say so. Also add something that you know about him or her.
For instance, if you know me, you might say, "I know Steve and he is an amazingly huge dork."
If you don't know the poster above you, you must note this as well as tell us something about yourself.
For example, if you didn't know me your post might look something like this:
"I don't know Steve." And, "I am here to find a weight loss buddy." Or, "I have 100 lbs to lose and was hoping someone could check out my diet that I posted in my journal found at xxxxxx."
You get the gist.
It might be a really stupid idea, and nobody will play along. If so, I tried. LOL. I just know that there are a lot of new people around here and not everyone feels comfortable enough to open up. Some fear starting a journal b/c they don't know anyone and they may not get visitors. Whatever the case may be, this is an opportunity to get to know everyone.
This is a community with open doors. Sure, I, myself have been involved in some debates. However, nobody will ever be scrutinized or discriminated for being themselves. And if this should happen, I have faith that the moderators would take necessary action to maintain the open, friendly community.
Society can be down right cruel. We know this. We've all been there. Being crapped on is not fun. However, I truly believe this community is different. It is obviously a community that deals with weight loss, hence the name. I think it is the LAST place you will be treated differently because of your weight.
I don't care if you are 80 lbs or if you are 800 lbs. You will be welcomed into this community with open arms.
That said, I want to know, who are you?
Now, I am sure each of us have journals that we explain in explicit detail the inner-workings of our lives. But this is a chance to get to know others easily. I guess this, if it works, will sort of be like speed-dating.
There are a lot of journals out there, and if you are not active in the community, chances are high that you are not going to get much traffic in your journal.
Genuine friendships are established on this forum, which I think is great. However, you have to put yourself out there if you are really going to get to know people.
So, the way I thought this thread would work is this:
If you know the poster above you, say so. Also add something that you know about him or her.
For instance, if you know me, you might say, "I know Steve and he is an amazingly huge dork."
If you don't know the poster above you, you must note this as well as tell us something about yourself.
For example, if you didn't know me your post might look something like this:
"I don't know Steve." And, "I am here to find a weight loss buddy." Or, "I have 100 lbs to lose and was hoping someone could check out my diet that I posted in my journal found at xxxxxx."
You get the gist.
It might be a really stupid idea, and nobody will play along. If so, I tried. LOL. I just know that there are a lot of new people around here and not everyone feels comfortable enough to open up. Some fear starting a journal b/c they don't know anyone and they may not get visitors. Whatever the case may be, this is an opportunity to get to know everyone.
