Just had to chime in..while I had the chance....which is an issue that needs to be talked about also!! I have been a member here since 2001 or 2 or 3, I can't remember. But my posting time is SO limited...I have to work during theday and cannot get away with chiming in to Pet Talk during work hours, unless it's lunch time! And let me tell you, I have missed MANY a lunch hours reading and writing!!
Posting is a very personal thing in my opinion. When I first started here, it was easier. Less people, less posts, very easey to keep up on. The site has grown trememdously which makes me very happy and proud for Karen and Paul but at the same time, it's much harder to keep up with the "news." I remember when the "cat people" and the "dog people" were one and the same....I could keep up with everything and share my happiness, joy, disappointment, sorrow with everyone....I would still love that luxury but now I am pressed for time, the community has grown and it's hard to do all that you WANT to do......
I had to leave for a few years and when I came back, I was ECSTATIC to be remembered and missed. I have bared my SOUL here at times regardless of whether anyone posted or not...I don't post to get replies, I post to fill the "board" in on how I am, where I am in my life, what's new with me...." AND I post to share my love and affection for MY pet and for THEIR pet...
I don't think I am making my point well...what I mean is in order to get posts, write how you FEEL, about what you love, write with feeling, emotion...
Often, it also depends on the time of day that you post...sometimes people just aren't around. Noone is purposely ignored here EVER...Trust me on that. I guess my point is that this is a great loving place and people are welcome with open arms....never give up, ever....some people are just busy/away/on vaca/no computer/ It's so rarly personal....
I still am not happy with what I am trying to say....I will try again later... SEE, I have to go!!LOL!! Be right back!
Jennifer and Duncan