It used to be when I clicked on My Bookmarks, I had a bunch of threads to catch up on no matter what time of day I checked in. Now there are several Threads that are normally very active (Dressing Young, Parents Caring for Parents, etc) that go days without posts.
I’m seeing fewer friends IRL currently and did not realize how much I enjoyed this community and how I think of many of you as friends or at least acquaintances with distinct personalities. So I miss you!
Is there some random Facebook group or something where people are going? Or are people just not checking in. SOmetimes I feel like I am alone at the lunch table in middle school
There are a number of threads that I follow that are active every day, although perhaps not as many posts as in the past. But I had thought some of the threads had gotten very emotional, with angry and insulting posts showing up. And if some of the threads are moving more slowly, it’s likely there used to be a small number who were talking among themselves for the most part.
I do feel like I’ve gotten to know some of you much better in the last six months, albeit virtually. I’ve certainly posted more frequently, because why not! I gather there are some people who have left voluntarily and some not. And that somewhere they are meeting, just have no idea where.
I’ve chosen not to be at the cool girls table. No regrets once I saw how selective they were without cause.
I like it better here now that the bickering is gone TBH. I know we lost a few on both sides, but I’ve always been closer to the middle anyway. The main thing I want to see is “nice” to others. Live and let live, etc. I’d rather have slow than put downs.
Well let’s talk about how we can make it more active! Be PROACTIVE!!!
Tell what topics you like to talk about. I know not everyone is a thread starter. If you share what you like we can be more conscious about starting those types of threads!
Sometimes the grass that seems greener on the other side is instead deep in slinging mud.
@Creekland , I am happy you are here and admire your efforts to be you - and have that be enough.
I’m pretty new and wasn’t sure what this was about, but I’ve enjoyed all of you here on the forum. I’m still working my way through the threads and dealing with college searching, but the parents’ sections here are interesting! I want to be a cool kid but nice!
@surfcity, I’m glad you started this thread because I was thinking the exact same thing. I did sometimes sense the cliques, but overall I find this to be a welcoming, thoughtful and helpful group of people and I’ve learned a lot from following along.
This Kai bot thing on my phone is driving me crazy. It needs to go away. I feel like all the “improvements” are driving people away. Some good threads being shut down or having posts deleted aren’t helping either.
I feel PRETTY confident that this is a good, safe, place to hang out. Other sites can be pretty brutal on picking on people, being political or really being selective in who gets to be part of the in crowd. On CC THAT part is not a problem - anyone can join if they follow the rules!
Name your top five things to talk about - I’ll list mine:
Food (cooking, restaurants, gardening, healthy and not so healthy!)
Fitness and Health
Pop culture (tv, podcasts, music)
Current events (I know, but I do enjoy discussion!)
Home stuff (remodeling, decorating)
Fashion and trends
Sales, Good Buys
