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Reesie · 02-28-2007, 06:27 AM

I didn't know so many people felt the same way I do sometimes. I have been a member for awhile, but have only gotten really involved with postings since January. I was a slow starter because I don't do chat rooms on the computer, so it took me forever to figure out what ROTFL meant. I finally had to ask my 17 old son what some of these stood for. I also didn't know that I probably high jacked many threads. I think I have finally learned the do's and don'ts. I just hope I didn't offend anyone in the process because that truly was not my intension. People that know me know that I am a real kidder, but sometimes it's hard to relay emotions on here, so I hope I didn't send out the wrong message. I was an absolute idiot when it came to yorkies too. This site has helped me in soooooo many ways. I will be returning to work on Monday after being off since December 18th and it's really going to be hard. I may have to take my laptop with me. He He

RLC12345678 · 02-28-2007, 06:55 AM

I started feeling like I really belonged when someone created the thread that was to the effect of, "Name as many YT yorkies as you can," And ALOT of people named Hootie and Hobbs! Yes, their names are unique and quite quirky, but to know that people actually know who they are really made me feel special.

chachi · 02-28-2007, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bornnygurl

I'm still new so hopefully no one will take offense to this. YT seems kinda like being a new kid in high school. You don't know anyone and cliques have already formed so it seems hard to find your niche. It seems like certain people have each others backs and you don't know where you fit and if you do fit at all and what to take (and not take) so seriously.

I'm probably telling on myself too much but ever since I moved from NY I have found it hard to find quality friends in TX. So I guess I kinda looked to this forum as another outlet besides my only other outlets now; my furbabies and my husband.

Just keep posting and pm some people too. It took me untill about 500 posts before I felt like I fit in. The more people see your name the more they will recognize you.

MeganS · 02-28-2007, 07:03 AM

I think I felt like I belonged as soon as I joined. My mom had already been a member here while we had our first yorkie. When he died and she posted a thread about it, I was amazed by how caring everyone was. I joined right after that and people welcomed me with open arms.

bettyeanne · 02-28-2007, 07:19 AM

I think everyone feels that way in the beginning. I have been here practically since YorkieTalk was in diapers!!

At first, the handfull of us that joined were sorta talking among ourselves and were thrilled to get to read a half dozen posts a day!!

Since then, I have seen hundreds come and go but all in all ... it's "come a long way, baby"! We are all family even though there are times we don't see eye to eye!!

JESSY_RN2B · 02-28-2007, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bornnygurl

I'm still new so hopefully no one will take offense to this. YT seems kinda like being a new kid in high school. You don't know anyone and cliques have already formed so it seems hard to find your niche. It seems like certain people have each others backs and you don't know where you fit and if you do fit at all and what to take (and not take) so seriously.

I'm probably telling on myself too much but ever since I moved from NY I have found it hard to find quality friends in TX. So I guess I kinda looked to this forum as another outlet besides my only other outlets now; my furbabies and my husband.

I share the same feeling

I have no family in this state and I haven't met any 'quality' friends here either. People are much colder out here ya know........if you attempt to strike a conversation at the checkout lane at the grocery store.......they look at you like you're nuts! I was raised in sunny Arizona.........I miss it every day

However, I have met lots of quality friends on YT.........it's been a blessing finding this site.

I still don't think 'I belong, or fit in'............but I post away nonetheless

I talk to a few people via PM and they rock my world or friendship..........so it's all worth it at the end.

I am a thread-killer at times, but don't take it personal.

I LOVE reading/learning about others' furbabies...........so I rather spend my free time here than on TV or attempting to meet frivolous people around here.......haha!!

So yeah, who knows if I will ever belong........a couple thousand posts later and I am still roaming around

daisy mae06 · 02-28-2007, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

belonged.. is that even a word?? regardless... lately i've been seeing a lot of new members and i remember not too long ago when i was a new member and i felt like YT was a community but at first i didn't really feel like i was "part" of it... everyone seemed to know everyone and it took me a while to feel like i was a real member.. i'd say 300-400 posts... anyone else feel this way?? i also noticed that once i started pming various people for whatever reason i felt more a member and i felt like i had made connections.

I think I was about the same as you.

JESSY_RN2B · 02-28-2007, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by RLC12345678

I started feeling like I really belonged when someone created the thread that was to the effect of, "Name as many YT yorkies as you can," And ALOT of people named Hootie and Hobbs! Yes, their names are unique and quite quirky, but to know that people actually know who they are really made me feel special.

That is so sweet! I myself, feel I know many yorkies out there too-but not the owners

I don't know if anyone knows mine..........but I sure know many of yours......including Hootie, Hobbs and that cute little 12 week lab YOU now own

Lexi Rae · 02-28-2007, 07:49 AM

i felt like i belonged as soon as i started posting and getting replies.
thats the best feeling

RLC12345678 · 02-28-2007, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JESSY_RN2B

That is so sweet! I myself, feel I know many yorkies out there too-but not the owners

I don't know if anyone knows mine..........but I sure know many of yours......including Hootie, Hobbs and that cute little 12 week lab YOU now own

Well, rest assured that I know BOBBI!!!!!!! And I've looked at your dogster several times in the past so I know you have a little black poodle as well! And I know when I was trying to figure out whether to order Chrismas Cards from Villette, she sent me a sample with Bobbi's picture on it. I'll never forget that precious wittle face!!!!!

JESSY_RN2B · 02-28-2007, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RLC12345678

Well, rest assured that I know BOBBI!!!!!!! And I've looked at your dogster several times in the past so I know you have a little black poodle as well! And I know when I was trying to figure out whether to order Chrismas Cards from Villette, she sent me a sample with Bobbi's picture on it. I'll never forget that precious wittle face!!!!!

Awwww.......so sweet

JeanieK · 02-28-2007, 08:07 AM

On one of my first threads, I got slammed really bad, and several people PM'd me and told me to ignore the slammers. I still didn't feel like I belonged, but I felt it was a place that if I stuck around long enough, that I would make some friends.

A good way to get known is to get involved in a controversy. However be sure that you now what you're talking about else you might end up looking like a fool.

sassypup · 02-28-2007, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ilovelily

Same here.I know a few people but not to many.

ditto...I've had over 500 post and sort of feel out of it still, although I have made a few really good friends (super nice helpful people). Sometimes I wish it wasn't as 'clickish'....I'm on here practically EVERY day!

baileysmom31 · 02-28-2007, 09:05 AM

I felt I belonged after my first GE. Its really exciting to give and to recieve and , of course, you have something in common, the gift.

marcerella02 · 02-28-2007, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JESSY_RN2B

I share the same feeling

I have no family in this state and I haven't met any 'quality' friends here either. People are much colder out here ya know........if you attempt to strike a conversation at the checkout lane at the grocery store.......they look at you like you're nuts! I was raised in sunny Arizona.........I miss it every day

However, I have met lots of quality friends on YT.........it's been a blessing finding this site.

I still don't think 'I belong, or fit in'............but I post away nonetheless

I talk to a few people via PM and they rock my world or friendship..........so it's all worth it at the end.

I am a thread-killer at times, but don't take it personal.

I LOVE reading/learning about others' furbabies...........so I rather spend my free time here than on TV or attempting to meet frivolous people around here.......haha!!

So yeah, who knows if I will ever belong........a couple thousand posts later and I am still roaming around

are you kidding?? lol.. you are one of my favorite people on here!!! and we just LOVE bobbi!!!

02-28-2007, 06:27 AM	#16
Reesie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 374	I didn't know so many people felt the same way I do sometimes. I have been a member for awhile, but have only gotten really involved with postings since January. I was a slow starter because I don't do chat rooms on the computer, so it took me forever to figure out what ROTFL meant. I finally had to ask my 17 old son what some of these stood for. I also didn't know that I probably high jacked many threads. I think I have finally learned the do's and don'ts. I just hope I didn't offend anyone in the process because that truly was not my intension. People that know me know that I am a real kidder, but sometimes it's hard to relay emotions on here, so I hope I didn't send out the wrong message. I was an absolute idiot when it came to yorkies too. This site has helped me in soooooo many ways. I will be returning to work on Monday after being off since December 18th and it's really going to be hard. I may have to take my laptop with me. He He __________________ Reesie, Abbie, Kit Kat In Memory Of Trixie... A Faithful Friend & Companion

02-28-2007, 07:03 AM	#19
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	I think I felt like I belonged as soon as I joined. My mom had already been a member here while we had our first yorkie. When he died and she posted a thread about it, I was amazed by how caring everyone was. I joined right after that and people welcomed me with open arms. __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

02-28-2007, 07:19 AM	#20
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	I think everyone feels that way in the beginning. I have been here practically since YorkieTalk was in diapers!! At first, the handfull of us that joined were sorta talking among ourselves and were thrilled to get to read a half dozen posts a day!! Since then, I have seen hundreds come and go but all in all ... it's "come a long way, baby"! We are all family even though there are times we don't see eye to eye!! __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

02-28-2007, 07:49 AM	#24
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	i felt like i belonged as soon as i started posting and getting replies. thats the best feeling __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

02-28-2007, 09:05 AM	#29
baileysmom31 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 869	I felt I belonged after my first GE. Its really exciting to give and to recieve and , of course, you have something in common, the gift. __________________ Leslie

02-28-2007, 06:55 AM	#17
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,149	I started feeling like I really belonged when someone created the thread that was to the effect of, "Name as many YT yorkies as you can," And ALOT of people named Hootie and Hobbs! Yes, their names are unique and quite quirky, but to know that people actually know who they are really made me feel special.

02-28-2007, 08:07 AM	#27
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	On one of my first threads, I got slammed really bad, and several people PM'd me and told me to ignore the slammers. I still didn't feel like I belonged, but I felt it was a place that if I stuck around long enough, that I would make some friends. A good way to get known is to get involved in a controversy. However be sure that you now what you're talking about else you might end up looking like a fool.