Hello everyone, it has been recently brought to my attention that I have been making "meaningless posts" this is probably true, but I honestly did'nt realize I was doing it. From now on I will try to watch what I post.
Ron,
As someone who gets a lot of crap for posts that are way too long, I can relate to getting criticized for posting. And though our lives don't revolve around Wacky Package forums and their members - it still sucks to get crap for that.
I don't think there's anything wrong with considering the criticisms, even if they come from a petty or mean place. Doesn't mean you should stop doing what you're doing. If you just want to be a little more casual and conversational in your posts, and you enjoy the interaction the forum as much (and maybe more) than the content, then you shouldn't stop. Some folks just want the info, and don't care to socialize. So from them - sometimes - yeah, you'll get some shit - and that won't be any fun.
I try to be aware of my overly-long posting "style" and I endeavor to keep it brief. But sometimes I just gotta go with it.
So try to buck up and keep your positive attitude. It'll annoy people (it does me sometimes) - but you can't worry about that all of the time. Once in a while it's nice to consider what would make your fellow member's forum time a little smoother - nothing wrong with that at all - but not all the time.
Lots of emotions running around still due to the break-up of the old forum.
Try not to sweat this stuff too much, even if it feels like you should.
-Jason