i saw on the boards that some of you new guys know each other. so my question is this. where do you know each other from, (we don't need links ) and what made you alight here? (glad you did but just curious)

this place has pretty much been it for me for the last 2 years.

am thinking a general free for all will get everyone knowing everyone else. and if you have any questions, just ask them in this thread.

Been wondering that myself, billy. It's great to see so many new faces! This is my one and only Internet home these days and I hope you guys make it yours.

(01-07-2013, 11:59 AM)billy Wrote:  i saw on the boards that some of you new guys know each other. so my question is this. where do you know each other from, (we don't need links ) and what made you alight here? (glad you did but just curious)

this place has pretty much been it for me for the last 2 years.

am thinking a general free for all will get everyone knowing everyone else. and if you have any questions, just ask them in this thread.

I guess I haven't been paying attention. I just know Arriedo...we've been friends for years but not from a forum, though this would be the 2nd forum we have joined together. I joined to improve and for the community, I dragged him here because he also wants to improve and this is the place to do it at. I figured he would like it here with it being laid-back, hilarious and serious workshopping atmosphere
I usually talk to everyone like I know them, it helps to break the ice.

(01-07-2013, 03:28 PM)arbil_poieo Wrote:  

(01-07-2013, 11:59 AM)billy Wrote:  i saw on the boards that some of you new guys know each other. so my question is this. where do you know each other from, (we don't need links ) and what made you alight here? (glad you did but just curious)

this place has pretty much been it for me for the last 2 years.

am thinking a general free for all will get everyone knowing everyone else. and if you have any questions, just ask them in this thread.

I guess I haven't been paying attention. I just know Arriedo...we've been friends for years but not from a forum, though this would be the 2nd forum we have joined together. I joined to improve and for the community, I dragged him here because he also wants to improve and this is the place to do it at. I figured he would like it here with it being laid-back, hilarious and serious workshopping atmosphere
I usually talk to everyone like I know them, it helps to break the ice.

I don't want to improve i just like trolling.....................I mean....................

Billy wrote: "often poetry forums form cliques." I agree but some people just form groups of 2 with one of the partners being "exchanged" should the need arise. ;-). That is not meant disrespectfully but just seems as normal as forming cliques.

cheers
serge

(01-07-2013, 05:55 PM)billy Wrote:  

(01-07-2013, 03:28 PM)arbil_poieo Wrote:  I usually talk to everyone like I know them, it helps to break the ice.

it's the only way to be ash

the reason i asked was that often poetry forums form cliques. a natural progression for a site that gets larger i suppose. i'm just hoping to get as many of you to jump in on this thread and show us your underwear. often you get a group leave a forum en masse because of some altercation. we'd hate to create that kind of atmosphere here ><><><

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(01-07-2013, 01:53 PM)Leanne Wrote:  Been wondering that myself, billy. It's great to see so many new faces! This is my one and only Internet home these days and I hope you guys make it yours.

it's good to see them leaving feedback as well as dropping some poetry on us. i used to reply to every post but now it's impossible thanks god

I didn't know we had to wear underwear, no one told this.

Back on topic: I haven't seen any cliques so I guess thats a good thing. Everyone seems involved in leaving feedback and in most of the discussions more so than when I first joined. I think everyone have been interacting with everyone else and actually really giving as much as they are getting.

(01-08-2013, 07:26 AM)Heartafire Wrote:  I'm here for the party...there will be a party no?

Always. Bring tequila.

(01-08-2013, 10:37 AM)arbil_poieo Wrote:  I didn't know we had to wear underwear, no one told this.

Back on topic: I haven't seen any cliques so I guess thats a good thing. Everyone seems involved in leaving feedback and in most of the discussions more so than when I first joined. I think everyone have been interacting with everyone else and actually really giving as much as they are getting.

Underwear is really only for beginners

We've worked really hard to avoid cliques, since most of us agree that's one of the things we hate about other sites. It's great to form friendships, just not the kind that exclude others or make them feel unwelcome. And I'm delighted to see that it seems to be working.

I know me.
I guess I met me when I was about 22 and searching for friends. I realised that the only person to think that I am as amazingly awesome as I am is me, that was when I knew that I could be my bestest buddy and join forums together. Me doesn't give very good feedback though (he tends to just say "HOLY CRAP THATS THE BEST THING IVE EVER READ!!!") and in general sucks to bounce ideas off. Because of this I promise not to form a clique with him. BUUUT If I ever need heartfelt love or meaningless but genuinely expressed platitudes and congradulations, he's always going to be my go-to guy.

(01-08-2013, 02:41 PM)benthejack Wrote:  I know me.
I guess I met me when I was about 22 and searching for friends. I realised that the only person to think that I am as amazingly awesome as I am is me, that was when I knew that I could be my bestest buddy and join forums together. Me doesn't give very good feedback though (he tends to just say "HOLY CRAP THATS THE BEST THING IVE EVER READ!!!") and in general sucks to bounce ideas off. Because of this I promise not to form a clique with him. BUUUT If I ever need heartfelt love or meaningless but genuinely expressed platitudes and congradulations, he's always going to be my go-to guy.

LMAO