Kind of getting the feeling

[Chaos Ranch]

I'm not sure if it's just me being a little over-sensative what with all the stresses of moving, selling off my horses, and my son breaking his arm... or if it's actually what it seems like.

I've made a few posts lately, not so much posts, but replies to posts... and they've been totally ignored. I've even made one post previously and not one single person replied to it. That's never ever happened to me before on here and it's been having me a bit concerned.

I know I don't have any minis anymore, so I can't really offer much as to current mini talk... but on the back porch I still have a little bit of a life that I try to share once in awhile to try to stay in touch with the people on here that I had come to think of as my friends.

I am thinking it may be time for me to close the whole world that minis had opened up to me, the websites, graphic designs, photo work, banners, pedigree research, forums, and daily miniature horse website browsing. I seem to have lost my foothold in this environment now and though it saddens me... I do totally understand it. A common bond between me and the members here on the forum has been broken with the dispersal of my horses.

There are many of you whome I will continually think very fondly of. Many of you that have brought me to tears with your heartaches, joyful stories, and many of you that have brought smiles and laughter to me with the events of your life... and at least one of you that changed my life forever in a very good way. I will miss you all greatly.... but it is time for me to move on and find the subject of the next chapter in my life and see if I can share another common bond with others.

Blessings to you all, it has been a great journey. I wish you all the happiest of days, the healthiest of foals and family, and new memories that are cherished always.

 

[Dr. Pam]

NO. Absolutely not. You are still part and parcel with us. The Forum is a quirky place, and I don't post much any more. I still come daily to get a fix, and to keep up on the goings on of our mini community. I have let some friendships slide by not keeping up my end of communications. I have been rooting for you through all your difficult life changes, and I'm sorry I never told you in person how much I admire you. Please hang around. you can sit on the sidelines with me.

 

[Marty]

Hey Kim I'm really really really sorry. If I saw your posts I surely would have responded. I must have missed them. I don't get to see all of them. I'm in and out at work and only can stay on the forum for a few minutes at a time down there. Please don't feel unwanted! Everyone loves you! Expecially me!

I was hoping you'd post and tell us how things are going at your new home and when I didn't notice anything I just figured you've been very busy getting settled in. Call me anytime you need me!

 

[dreammountainminis]

Dont feel alone there has been many times that I have felt stupid because noone replies to my posts, But for the most part if I've just needed to talk or I have needed help the forum family has always been there...Dont leave just relax...It dont matter that you no longer have mini's you are still part of the mini world....Dont know your circumstances but I truly hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving and god bless

 

[disneyhorse]

I think you are being overly sensitive

I just did a "search Member's topics" on your name, and only ONE of your posts (out of the past fifty or so) have had NO responses. Your other topics seem to be viewed and responded to quite well!!!

So scientifically, I don't think that you are being ignored.

Sometimes we only respond to posts we have a genuine interest in, or feel strongly enough to post about... but generally we don't all have a ton of time to respond!

Andrea

 

[maplegum]

Oh c'mon, hang around. There have been topics that I have also posted with hardly any response. It happens to all, or at least most of us at one point.

Once a mini lover, always a mini lover....regardless of whether you own any.

No need to close any chapters of your life, just maybe 'expand' them.

 

[tnovak]

Oh c'mon, hang around. There have been topics that I have also posted with hardly any response. It happens to all, or at least most of us at one point.

Once a mini lover, always a mini lover....regardless of whether you own any.

No need to close any chapters of your life, just maybe 'expand' them.

SOOO true!!!!! Please stay!!!!!!!

 

[Miniv]

Don't jump the gun!

Frankly, I don't think a lot of people knew you no longer have minis until you just posted it! (actually, *I* didn't, so maybe others didn't as well........does that count?

)

I'm afraid I can be clueless until someone dumps a bucket of water over my head......so please don't mind me.

MA

 

[wildoak]

I think that happens to us all from time to time, I know what I read and respond to is limited just by virtue of how much time it takes. Just because you no longer have horses is no good reason to leave.

Hope you stick around.

Jan

 

[billiethekid40]

I too think you're just being overly sensitive. I've never had a good response to any of my posts, and I can't tell you how many times I've "killed" a post by commenting. (ie no or few posts after mine) Its not a good feeling, but I do still enjoy reading the forum. I just don't, or very rarely, post anymore.

 

[AppyLover2]

I don't know that I agree with the "overly sensitive" comments. When something is important enough for us to take the time to post it, it's really frustrating (not to mention hurtful) to think that nobody cares. I've got to agree with BillytheKid about "killing" posts. I feel like I've done that many times. And I totally agree with Maplegum.....once a mini lover, always a mini lover.

 

[Cathy_H]

Again that is the nature of a public forum......I've been on here since almost the beginning & some of my posts did not receive many comments either..... A forum cannot be a popularity contest. If it were I would be toward the bottom - but that is ok too............. Sometimes timing has a lot to do with responses - if a lot of threads hit about the same time posters have to pick & choose what they are going to comment on. Some days I don't feel like commenting no matter who starts it but other days I do.

 

[MeadowRidge Farm]

Kim, Dont feel bad about your posts, I think we all have been there. I have been with Lil Beginnings almost since the beginning..and, I know I sure have killed many posts..I should get the award

but it dont bother me at all, afterall this is a public forum. I do think at this time of the year, alot of us spend a little less time on the forum as we busy getting ready for the holidays, then there are others who only read posts that interest them or they know the person posting the thread, and there are ALOT of newbies on here now too.But--your definitely one of us even if you dont have any minis right now, you were bit with the mini bug, and its there to stay!

Corinne

 

[Sonya]

Kim don't feel that way! I kinda know what you are talking about though as I am in the same boat as you. Sold my minis about a year ago. I sometimes feel I don't have as much in common with those on the forum as I use to. I rarely post topics anymore, even on the back porch, but I read everyone elses and reply to alot of them. I know what I have to say is important (at least to me!) and whatever you have to say is important to!

Stick around, I know I am!

 

[Just Us N Texas]

I'm a lot like Cathy H. Some days I read and don't post at all. Sometimes I feel I will post, then read the post and find my opinions have basically been added already. No reason to double post. Some days I don't have time. Not all my posts get responded to. Doesn't hurt my feelings, I just feel that I didn't post something anyone wants to respond to.

 

[Charley]

I don't always reply, but, just the same, I do enjoy reading your posts. I will miss you if you do leave. I hope you just take a break (we all need one of those from time to time) and come back soon.

 

[Reble]

Kim, Looks like you have been here awhile, so keep sharing.

We all have something to offer. Even if we just touch 1 person.

A friend told me early on here not too take things so personal.

 

[Reijel's Mom]

I too think you're just being overly sensitive. I've never had a good response to any of my posts, and I can't tell you how many times I've "killed" a post by commenting. (ie no or few posts after mine) Its not a good feeling, but I do still enjoy reading the forum. I just don't, or very rarely, post anymore.

HA! I wondered if anyone else felt that way - I feel that way a lot, too!

But I've always kind of felt that way, chalked it up to not having been here from the beginning and not showing so I've met very few people here. . .also I'm more than a little bit opinionated about animal rescue and I've found that turns some folks off

BUT this is about Kim - and Kim, I can see how it would be different if I'd felt very much a part of things and then suddenly didn't. But it sounds like a lot of folks here truly enjoy your presence, so you best not be going anywhere!!

 

[user 488]

I just did a "search Member's topics" on your name, and only ONE of your posts (out of the past fifty or so) have had NO responses. Your other topics seem to be viewed and responded to quite well!!!

So scientifically, I don't think that you are being ignored.

Kim....this is not to make fun of you nor is the rest of my post totally directed at you, but I have to say that I agree with the above statements. I just don't see it.

NOW FOR ALL OF THOSE THAT THINK THAT JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE THE LAST POSTER ON A THREAD THAT YOU KILLED IT?

Absurd.......there are HUNDREDS of threads which means there are HUNDREDS of people that made a "LAST POST" That doesn't mean you "killed it" or people don't like you or whatever else you want to drum up in your head. Threads just end....simple as that! I just don't understand why people make more out of it then they should.

This is just a Forum......it's NOT arms and legs.

 

[Buckskin gal]

I'm a lot like Cathy H. Some days I read and don't post at all. Sometimes I feel I will post, then read the post and find my opinions have basically been added already. No reason to double post. Some days I don't have time. Not all my posts get responded to. Doesn't hurt my feelings, I just feel that I didn't post something anyone wants to respond to.

Awww same sentiments here! I have learned to be less sensitive and try harder to voice my opinions without any expectations. I too think there is no need to add to everything posted if there has been some great answers or opinions already stated. Another thing I have learned along the way is there are tons of personalities here and it is best to avoid some and enjoy all the others

Mary