Where are they?

[looseliam]

I just noticed this:

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Where are all of you? C'mon you lurkers, check in. Share something with us.

 

[Lube]

Just make sure you wear the ManHole Cover Lock that was mentioned in a thread the other day.

C'mon! Don't be shy! POST!!

 

[looseliam]

I don't want one!

 

[antdak]

I'm here. . .just started a thread about going to the DR

 

[Elwood]

I am here to, hey why don't we organise a post a-thon???

 

[dynk]

With post it notes...........

 

[MRMATTX2]

Hi.

I'm off today to the LA Convention center to the Gay Erotic Expo, with a couple of friends. I expect to see some of the JUB people there!

 

[Lube]

^ Now that sounds like fun!

 

[looseliam]

I am here to, hey why don't we organise a post a-thon???

Like the ultimate post whore thread?
you know what I'm talking about dynk

Hi.

I'm off today to the LA Convention center to the Gay Erotic Expo, with a couple of friends. I expect to see some of the JUB people there!

I'm jealous! I saw it mentioned in the newsletter and thought:
"Hmm, how much would a last minute flight cost?"

 

[MRMATTX2]

^ Now that sounds like fun!

Yes, it should be. Last year was interesting...although supposedly the one in NY is REALLY fun, as in live sex on stage.....but, if you can believe it...they won't allow that here in LA ( of all places

 

[JakeBequette]

2. They feel intimidated by some of the older Jubbers.
Anything and everything they say or do is judged and criticized. Some of these kids come on here because they have no where else to go. They feel that they can be themselves here with anyone judging them. They have alot to deal with. Some kids have a hard time being themselves at home, school, and or with friends. Us older ones should know what it feels like to be young, gay, bi, trans, etc...
Instead of making it a welcoming place, we make it intimidating.
Remember what it's like to be young and confused. Put yourself in their shoes, because I am pretty sure alot of us were in the position that they are in now.
I'm only posting this because I've gotten pms from some of them.
Maybe if we stop judging and criticizing everything that they do, they might feel more encouraged to participate....This place is supposed to be fun.

I'm ready for my ass kicking now....

Hm, I agree with you on this one. It took me like 700 posts before I felt like a "jubber", I guess before I just kind of thought I was watching everyone else and being ignored when I did post.​

 

[Lube]

Hm, I agree with you on this one. It took me like 700 posts before I felt like a "jubber", I guess before I just kind of thought I was watching everyone else and being ignored when I did post.​

Same here. So what? It's the same on every board, gay or not. Age is irrelevant. At least that's the experience I've had on every board I've been on.

I make it a point to comment on newbie's posts. Makes them feel welcome. I've gotten a number of PMs that way.

 

[star-warrior]

Hm, I agree with you on this one. It took me like 700 posts before I felt like a "jubber", I guess before I just kind of thought I was watching everyone else and being ignored when I did post.​

That's very true.

Otherwise, show your dicks. It will always draw a crowd.

 

[cbtfan]

Well, I've given this some thought. I'm guessing that people aren't posting and are doing alot of lurking because:

1. The grammar police....
Who cares if a person forgets to dot their i's or cross their t's?
.............................. have the right to express themselves whichever way they please as long as they are not offending or attacking anyone.

I have often typed out a response...then deleted it...because I think I might have spelt a word wrong or left out a comma.

 

[looseliam]

I, too, was a bit timid when I joined.

But the I realized that everyone is entitled to my opinion.

 

[Lube]

I have often typed out a response...then deleted it...because I think I might have spelt a word wrong or left out a comma.

Seriously?

I consider myself a pretty good grammarian, but I'm no English major. I make typos and spelling errors and grammar errors all the time on here. No one has ever complained. Not once. For example, in my last post here I said:

I make it a point to comment on newbie's posts.

and that's wrong. It should be the plural possessive ("newbies' posts"). But no one called me on it.

I think people are way too sensitive.

People might complain about spelling or grammar in general, but have people here repeatedly pointed out a specific post and said it was wrong? I guess I haven't see any of that myself.

 

[marcde]

I'm ready for my ass kicking now....

Your ass deserves kissing - I think your post hit the nail on the head

 

[Lube]

Marc, you've had a face lift.

Like, it's gone!

 

[Lube]

You summoned?

Wasn't it Herman Munster who said, "You rang?" Or was that a different TV show? (Sorry, American TV)

 

[marcde]

Marc, you've had a face lift.

Like, it's gone!

Yeah - quite an improvement don't you think ... it's my blank expression.