fitting in here

DavidMn · #1 08-13-2005, 12:49 PM

You know, people warned me that it wouldnt be fun coming into the ledge because alot of the people were such jerks and so opinionated, but I've found that not to be the case. Sometimes it's hard because there are some cliques , but it's nothing I cant handle. All of the people I've met have been very friendly, and for that I say thank you. I just wish Id've signed up on the SYW tour, it sucked not havin people to hang out with at any of the shows I went to.

SuzeQuze · #2 08-13-2005, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

You know, people warned me that it wouldnt be fun coming into the ledge because alot of the people were such jerks and so opinionated, but I've found that not to be the case. Sometimes it's hard because there are some cliques , but it's nothing I cant handle. All of the people I've met have been very friendly, and for that I say thank you. I just wish Id've signed up on the SYW tour, it sucked not havin people to hang out with at any of the shows I went to.

I'm glad you're here and decided to see for yourself what The Ledge is like.

DavidMn · #3 08-13-2005, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

I'm glad you're here and decided to see for yourself what The Ledge is like.

Well, I always belive in finding out for myself, I figure thats the best way to go about things

DrummerDeanna · #4 08-13-2005, 01:40 PM

Hey thanks for that!! Yes there are opinionated people on here - yes there are people who have known each other longer - or know each other better than others - but all in all I think the Ledge is a mighty fun place to get some great Mac news and have interesting discussions.

DavidMn · #5 08-13-2005, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

Hey thanks for that!! Yes there are opinionated people on here - yes there are people who have known each other longer - or know each other better than others - but all in all I think the Ledge is a mighty fun place to get some great Mac news and have interesting discussions.

I couldnt have said it better myself/ I jsut try to come in and post something intelligent once inawhile. sometimes it works, sometimes it dont.

DrummerDeanna · #6 08-13-2005, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

I couldnt have said it better myself/ I jsut try to come in and post something intelligent once inawhile. sometimes it works, sometimes it dont.

Well hell - I've been here going on five years and yeah - sometimes your posts catch attention - sometimes not - it's like that for everyone - but the Ledgies I've met in person are great and I still hope to meet some more in the future...this really is a cool place

DavidMn · #7 08-13-2005, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

Well hell - I've been here going on five years and yeah - sometimes your posts catch attention - sometimes not - it's like that for everyone - but the Ledgies I've met in person are great and I still hope to meet some more in the future...this really is a cool place

thank you, I'd love to meet you someday as well.

Johnny Stew · #8 08-13-2005, 03:31 PM

It can be very intimidating jumping on board here, definitely. Not by design though -- I believe it's simply due to the fact that so many of us have been here and have known each other for years.
I've found the best approach when I join a new message board, is to just jump into various conversations and chit-chat with people. You're not going to get too many responses at first (and sometimes none), but eventually people will get to know you and you'll soon be "one of the gang."

Another thing about message boards, is the turnover. Lots of times one so-called "clique" will be dominant for a while, and then slowly but surely, members of that group move on. Eventually a new group of people will be the main chatters.
I think we're on our fourth or fifth group here.

estranged4life · #9 08-13-2005, 04:13 PM

I found the Ledge by accident, Didnt feel intimidated by the then posters...Just settled in and been here ever since.

Glad to see ya stick around.

GateandGarden · #10 08-13-2005, 04:53 PM

David, I'm so glad that you feel comfortable. I can see how this board would be off-putting for many at first. I really wasn't sure what to do when I first joined. It was all too much and I didn't know how to find a place. But now I really think everyone has one.

amber · #11 08-13-2005, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by estranged4life

I found the Ledge by accident, Didnt feel intimidated by the then posters...Just settled in and been here ever since.

Glad to see ya stick around.

yeah, what he said.

It's nice you're just jumping right in, David. I like that. I like the cut of it's gib. It's got chutzpah! And a kicky summer hat!

desertangel · #12 08-13-2005, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

You know, people warned me that it wouldnt be fun coming into the ledge because alot of the people were such jerks and so opinionated, but I've found that not to be the case. Sometimes it's hard because there are some cliques , but it's nothing I cant handle. All of the people I've met have been very friendly, and for that I say thank you. I just wish Id've signed up on the SYW tour, it sucked not havin people to hang out with at any of the shows I went to.

Glad to know you're feeling somewhat comfortable. We have about the same amount of posts, although mine have been over a longer period of time... so you're doing pretty good. I guess I haven't felt as comfortable. My posts mostly go un-noticed unless I say something that people don't like, then I really hear about it! Story of my life LOL!!! Oh well. I appreciate having somewhere to go to share my thoughts anyway. Nobody in my "real life" will listen, they're tired of hearing about Stevie and FM.

Laura

lbelle1214 · #13 08-13-2005, 09:42 PM

[QUOTE=desertangel]Glad to know you're feeling somewhat comfortable. We have about the same amount of posts, although mine have been over a longer period of time... so you're doing pretty good. I guess I haven't felt as comfortable. My posts mostly go un-noticed unless I say something that people don't like, then I really hear about it! Story of my life LOL!!! Oh well. I appreciate having somewhere to go to share my thoughts anyway. Nobody in my "real life" will listen, they're tired of hearing about Stevie and FM.

Laura

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I hear you!!!!! I was afraid to jump in at one time, too. But some very nice person reassurred me that it was o.k.....even if no one agrees with you.

another "Laura"

GateandGarden · #14 08-13-2005, 09:45 PM

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Nobody in my "real life" will listen, they're tired of hearing about Stevie and FM.

Oh man, don't I know it! The people in my "real life" who are actually somewhat familiar with Fleetwood Mac get so tired of me talking about the band. They can't believe how many inconsequential things related to the band that I care about. This is a place where those things hold much more significance!

DavidMn · #15 08-13-2005, 10:58 PM

You know, what makes it easier for me is that it's usually very easy for me to get along with people. I'm actually a little shy, you wouldnt know it by how many times I've posted, but I just try to put what's in that thick head of mine out onto the page. All of what I say comes from the heart. AS you know who says "Isn't that weird?"