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Posted:
do you ever feel that you'r not actually wanted on here or that you'r an "outsider" (i love the outdoors and have nothing against it) maybe a bit like a newcomer and you don't know anybody?
this isn't the case but sometimes it feels like people are ignoring me or when i post on something they're thinking "oh what's he doing posting on here for", like its none of my buisiness so i shouldn't post.
anybody? no? just me then, well not really but i'm allowed to post aren't i?
p.s whatever happened to
didn't it used to be blue? not that there is anything wrong with pink/orange.
do you ever feel that you'r not actually wanted on here or that you'r an "outsider" (i love the outdoors and have nothing against it) maybe a bit like a newcomer and you don't know anybody?
this isn't the case but sometimes it feels like people are ignoring me or when i post on something they're thinking "oh what's he doing posting on here for", like its none of my buisiness so i shouldn't post.
anybody? no? just me then, well not really but i'm allowed to post aren't i?
p.s whatever happened to
didn't it used to be blue? not that there is anything wrong with pink/orange.you just lost the game!!!!!! !!!!!
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Pooh-Bah
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Location: Bristol
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Location: Bristol
Posted:
i think we're such an exuberant lot that we get all excited and sometimes it spills over in to seeming a bit rude.
i oftern read posts and don't have time to reply, or don't put just a little note saying that i agree or it's a good point or whatver.
some people need to take more time in life generally i think, to say stuff that's important.
i think we're such an exuberant lot that we get all excited and sometimes it spills over in to seeming a bit rude.
i oftern read posts and don't have time to reply, or don't put just a little note saying that i agree or it's a good point or whatver.
some people need to take more time in life generally i think, to say stuff that's important.
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Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
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Posted:
I like it pink
I think it depends what your mood is to what you persieve (sp?) the posts to be saying... if that makes sense? For example if you're feeling quite depressed you might read into someone's reply slightly more negative than if you were in a particulary good mood
I like it pink
I think it depends what your mood is to what you persieve (sp?) the posts to be saying... if that makes sense? For example if you're feeling quite depressed you might read into someone's reply slightly more negative than if you were in a particulary good mood
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Posted:
i am an outsider.
i am an outsider.
Once in a while you get shown the light
in the strangest of places if you look at it right.
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Location: Oxfordshire/Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Posted:
ummm i dont think its that... just sometimes there are certain threads that are a bit "In" - stuff that only a certain few would understand - ok in the events and gatherings that can only be expected when its only certain people that have been to places... but it can exclude some people... i dont know... maybe i should just shut up! xxx
ummm i dont think its that... just sometimes there are certain threads that are a bit "In" - stuff that only a certain few would understand - ok in the events and gatherings that can only be expected when its only certain people that have been to places... but it can exclude some people... i dont know... maybe i should just shut up! xxx
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Still wiggling
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Still wiggling
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Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK)
Posted:
Hey Fake teeth...
I know what you mean... alot of these threads and posts can come across as very clique-y. But I think this is because HoP is such a big community and unless you're posting here constantly it's difficult to get your voice heard.
And for those that are part of that group... well, it's like with any friendships, they build up slowly over periods of talking to people - so don't give up on it, just keep posting
And also, Pink has a point about reading these threads when you're in a good mood - tone doesn't translate very well via text, so there are usually misunderstandings and confusions.
But if you really aren't happy there are lots of other firesites with smaller member numbers - www.spherculism.com for one.
take care and smile
xx
Hey Fake teeth...
I know what you mean... alot of these threads and posts can come across as very clique-y. But I think this is because HoP is such a big community and unless you're posting here constantly it's difficult to get your voice heard.
And for those that are part of that group... well, it's like with any friendships, they build up slowly over periods of talking to people - so don't give up on it, just keep posting
And also, Pink has a point about reading these threads when you're in a good mood - tone doesn't translate very well via text, so there are usually misunderstandings and confusions.
But if you really aren't happy there are lots of other firesites with smaller member numbers - www.spherculism.com for one.
take care and smile
xx
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Location: wales
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Location: wales
Posted:
Yeah, know what you mean.
But I've always felt like that, everywhere,
Thought it was just me....
Sometimes it's a bit like being the 'new kid' at school, which is weird.
Dunno, I try and join in.
I wish I hadn't started thinking about it now.
Yeah, know what you mean.
But I've always felt like that, everywhere,
Thought it was just me....
Sometimes it's a bit like being the 'new kid' at school, which is weird.
Dunno, I try and join in.
I wish I hadn't started thinking about it now.
Eat when you're hungry
Sleep where it's dry
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Posted:
i know what you mean, like everyone seems to know everyone else and you know noone right? or thats what it used to feel like to me, before i knew anyone on here, but then i got to know a few people and that went away. so that could help... see if its possible for you to get to know people on here, dosnt have to be in real life, can be via msn or whatever. eventually you should start to feel involved.
i know what you mean, like everyone seems to know everyone else and you know noone right? or thats what it used to feel like to me, before i knew anyone on here, but then i got to know a few people and that went away. so that could help... see if its possible for you to get to know people on here, dosnt have to be in real life, can be via msn or whatever. eventually you should start to feel involved.
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They push+pull tactics are driving me loco
They shouldn't do that no no no
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Posted:
Im an outsider but thats because i dont firedance. I just like it. Plus- nobody has ever liked me anyway so im used to it by now
Im an outsider but thats because i dont firedance. I just like it. Plus- nobody has ever liked me anyway so im used to it by now
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Posted:
I have always felt a little on the outside no matter where I have been or gone.
Whether it be here on one of the other boards I visit or in real life.
Maybe it's just me...I tend not to fit in because I am not like everyone else and no one understands me...no one seems to want to understand me or get to know me.
Oh well I guess it is just a matter of time before people will start to actually talk to me a bit more.
I have always felt a little on the outside no matter where I have been or gone.
Whether it be here on one of the other boards I visit or in real life.
Maybe it's just me...I tend not to fit in because I am not like everyone else and no one understands me...no one seems to want to understand me or get to know me.
Oh well I guess it is just a matter of time before people will start to actually talk to me a bit more.
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Posted:
Nobody understands me. My wit and humour are just superior thats all. Ive left it at that lol
Nobody understands me. My wit and humour are just superior thats all. Ive left it at that lol
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Posted:
hey fake teeth, should comment some more but seriously mate you could just be unlucky and catch us at the wrong time of either going to bed or out or just not in a chatty mood, keep trying, well from now on any post u make i'll make a special note to reply, oh and about hmm pink likes it, cant imagine why, i dont really mind considering i dont use it, despite HoP's large amount of smileys i think we should get some more in!!!
hey fake teeth, should comment some more
but seriously mate you could just be unlucky and catch us at the wrong time of either going to bed or out or just not in a chatty mood, keep trying, well from now on any post u make i'll make a special note to reply, oh and about hmm pink likes it, cant imagine why, i dont really mind considering i dont use it, despite HoP's large amount of smileys i think we should get some more in!!! An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind
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Posted:
wow! my bf promises to reply to you- how nice, he NEVER EVER talks to me.
wow! my bf promises to reply to you- how nice, he NEVER EVER talks to me.
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Sporadically Prodigal
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Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posted:
There's others here who don't firedance, so that is in no way indicative of whether or not you are accepted by HOP.
I kind of understand what you're saying, and even as a mod I sometimes feel overwhelmed by the in jokes and interrelationships, but I don't think anyone here consciously excludes anyone - they're just too busy gratifying themselves and/ or contributing in their own way to make an effort on behalf of other people.
Know what I mean?
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Im an outsider but thats because i dont firedance. I just like it. Plus- nobody has ever liked me anyway so im used to it by now
There's others here who don't firedance, so that is in no way indicative of whether or not you are accepted by HOP.
I kind of understand what you're saying, and even as a mod I sometimes feel overwhelmed by the in jokes and interrelationships, but I don't think anyone here consciously excludes anyone - they're just too busy gratifying themselves and/ or contributing in their own way to make an effort on behalf of other people.
Know what I mean?
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Posted:
yeah, ive fitted in i think coz i try and make an effort. Im good at other things anyway.
yeah, ive fitted in i think coz i try and make an effort. Im good at other things anyway.
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If you wanna get noticed, post a thread with one of the following topics...
"oh my god, I didnt think it would ever happen to me!!!!"
"SEX, why not?"
"Woah is me..... I cant go on.... (in my best shakespearian voice...)"
"The 'Either Or' 'word association' game"
"Does my ass look fat in this?"
"Do my boobs look huge in this?"
"religion, politics and sexuality: only post extreme views please"
"The thread for massively buff, fire spinning, highly intelligent, extremely charming, well hung medical students / part time super models / part time super heros"
Ok maybe the last thread only applies to Lightning and myself but you get the picture...
If you wanna get noticed, post a thread with one of the following topics...
"oh my god, I didnt think it would ever happen to me!!!!"
"SEX, why not?"
"Woah is me..... I cant go on.... (in my best shakespearian voice...)"
"The 'Either Or' 'word association' game"
"Does my ass look fat in this?"
"Do my boobs look huge in this?"
"religion, politics and sexuality: only post extreme views please"
"The thread for massively buff, fire spinning, highly intelligent, extremely charming, well hung medical students / part time super models / part time super heros"
Ok maybe the last thread only applies to Lightning and myself but you get the picture...
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step 2. Miss.
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Posted:
*gag*
Oh Byron
*gag*
Oh Byron
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Posted:
In my experience its always hard if you don't know anyone in rl...especially on a bb. Personally I can safely say i no noone here, which makes things a little difficult. But then again i only joined a few weeks ago so i really have no right to complain ...oh, and Byron can you give me some pointers on step 2?
In my experience its always hard if you don't know anyone in rl...especially on a bb. Personally I can safely say i no noone here, which makes things a little difficult. But then again i only joined a few weeks ago so i really have no right to complain
...oh, and Byron can you give me some pointers on step 2? Do you think its too late for me to run away with the carnies?
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Byron is too busy study....he shouldn't be allowed to give pointers on step two! hehehe
Sorry Byron! You know I only do it cause I luvs ya!!!
Byron is too busy study....he shouldn't be allowed to give pointers on step two! hehehe
Sorry Byron! You know I only do it cause I luvs ya!!!
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Posted:
I don't firedance.. Can't spin fire, can't dance, now isn't *that* going to be interesting to watch?
I feel accepted here, although i'm very much on the edges, but that's down to me - thus far i haven't joined in the chat threads, and the only lon running thread i post on is mags' diary.
I'm sure that if i posted in some of the other places it would get easier to be more central, but it's something i actually need to do. Those people who are in the "in" crowd are the ones who are in the centre of things, who are well known and post a lot. That's your clue.. Stay at home and post more. You don't need a life, or even to try and juggle the two. Quit your job, stay in, and you'll be ahead in no time
Lynne
I don't firedance.. Can't spin fire, can't dance, now isn't *that* going to be interesting to watch?
I feel accepted here, although i'm very much on the edges, but that's down to me - thus far i haven't joined in the chat threads, and the only lon running thread i post on is mags' diary.
I'm sure that if i posted in some of the other places it would get easier to be more central, but it's something i actually need to do. Those people who are in the "in" crowd are the ones who are in the centre of things, who are well known and post a lot. That's your clue.. Stay at home and post more. You don't need a life, or even to try and juggle the two. Quit your job, stay in, and you'll be ahead in no time
Lynne
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Location: Wolverhampton
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Location: Wolverhampton
Posted:
I am most definitely an outsider...but I kinda like it that way...it's my air of mystery!
I am most definitely an outsider...but I kinda like it that way...it's my air of mystery!
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Posted:
Fake teeth, last time I looked you didn't have an intro thread. How about you do one and tell people about yourself? You might find that there are people here with lots in common with you but just didn't know it. Tell people about your hobbies and likes and dislikes, that way they will have something to talk about with you.
I've found people here on the most part very welcoming and friendly. In an online community (for want of a better word) that's this size you can't expect everyone to be bosom buddies. Some people you will click with some you won't. Be civil to those you don't click with and have fun with the ones you do.
I eagerly await your intro thread!
Fake teeth, last time I looked you didn't have an intro thread. How about you do one and tell people about yourself? You might find that there are people here with lots in common with you but just didn't know it. Tell people about your hobbies and likes and dislikes, that way they will have something to talk about with you.
I've found people here on the most part very welcoming and friendly. In an online community (for want of a better word) that's this size you can't expect everyone to be bosom buddies. Some people you will click with some you won't. Be civil to those you don't click with and have fun with the ones you do.
I eagerly await your intro thread!
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big and good and broken
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Posted:
i don't like your tendancy to make me lose the game every time you visit hop but that is just a residual annoyance from my school days
if you know its not the case then you should try and ignore those feelings.
if you ever think it is the case, pm the person ignoring you and ask them why
this is a big site with lots of members.
further than that there are lots of people that know each other in rl here and that can cause a feeling of cliquiness through in-jokes and such - but that will always happen on bb's, even ones where people don't meet in the real world.
just keep posting, pm'ing and give it time dude
Written by: fake teeth and glue
do you ever feel that you'r not actually wanted on here or that you'r an "outsider" (i love the outdoors and have nothing against it) maybe a bit like a newcomer and you don't know anybody?
i don't like your tendancy to make me lose the game every time you visit hop but that is just a residual annoyance from my school days
Written by:
this isn't the case but sometimes it feels like people are ignoring me or when i post on something they're thinking "oh what's he doing posting on here for", like its none of my buisiness so i shouldn't post.
anybody? no? just me then, well not really but i'm allowed to post aren't i?
if you know its not the case then you should try and ignore those feelings.
if you ever think it is the case, pm the person ignoring you and ask them why
this is a big site with lots of members.
further than that there are lots of people that know each other in rl here and that can cause a feeling of cliquiness through in-jokes and such - but that will always happen on bb's, even ones where people don't meet in the real world.
just keep posting, pm'ing and give it time dude
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old hand
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old hand
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Posted:
That kind of sentiment is what stopped me posting on HoP awhile back.
Its unfortunate, but it is as it is.
Raph
That kind of sentiment is what stopped me posting on HoP awhile back.
Its unfortunate, but it is as it is.
Raph
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Posted:
i have (did have) on the old forum.
maybe i'll make a new one.
thank you everybody you've all made me feel very welcome.
p.s someone just lost the gamecoughcoughcolemancoughcough
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Fake teeth, last time I looked you didn't have an intro thread
i have (did have) on the old forum.
maybe i'll make a new one.
thank you everybody you've all made me feel very welcome.
p.s someone just lost the gamecoughcoughcolemancoughcough
you just lost the game!!!!!! !!!!!
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Posted:
I know what you mean i have been to other boards and it can be a little lonely but i have always found that if you want something really bad it usually comes into fruition but hey the world is based on chaos so there is always numerate instances and outcomes that may appear....
Keep smiling and may the flame massage your soul.
Written by: fake teeth and glue
do you ever feel that you'r not actually wanted on here or that you'r an "outsider" (i love the outdoors and have nothing against it) maybe a bit like a newcomer and you don't know anybody?
this isn't the case but sometimes it feels like people are ignoring me or when i post on something they're thinking "oh what's he doing posting on here for", like its none of my buisiness so i shouldn't post.
anybody? no? just me then, well not really but i'm allowed
to post aren't i?
p.s whatever happened to
I know what you mean i have been to other boards and it can be a little lonely but i have always found that if you want something really bad it usually comes into fruition but hey the world is based on chaos so there is always numerate instances and outcomes that may appear....
Keep smiling and may the flame massage your soul.
There may be one for everyone but what if there is two for three would that mean none for someone or did they start off without one....
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Location: cambs england
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Location: cambs england
Posted:
its weird, cos i started college a couple of weeks ago, and its really like that. plus ive been embarressing myself in a number of ways (attacked by a robot, tripping over, banging/bumping into things, pulling this guy...not good, but also Funny) but i know despite that, the whole kinda am i making friends? do i sound dumb? look silly? really unfunny? crap, its still a place im loving. so its the whole kinda hill thing, like with learning too-its hard at first, but then gets easy, but gets hard again and so on-you'll get over it
(and im always up for a private joke, so pm me if the need strikes you)
its weird, cos i started college a couple of weeks ago, and its really like that. plus ive been embarressing myself in a number of ways (attacked by a robot, tripping over, banging/bumping into things, pulling this guy...not good, but also Funny) but i know despite that, the whole kinda am i making friends? do i sound dumb? look silly? really unfunny? crap, its still a place im loving. so its the whole kinda hill thing, like with learning too-its hard at first, but then gets easy, but gets hard again and so on-you'll get over it
(and im always up for a private joke, so pm me if the need strikes you)
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Posted:
Funny thing is, even though I post only rarely nowadays, I still don't really feel like an outsider. I did at first, but then I got to know a few of the sweetest people from here, and just knowing that they're somewhere makes me feel like I can wander by when I have a chance and feel welcome.
Funny thing is, even though I post only rarely nowadays, I still don't really feel like an outsider. I did at first, but then I got to know a few of the sweetest people from here, and just knowing that they're somewhere makes me feel like I can wander by when I have a chance and feel welcome.
E pluribus unum, baby.
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UnNatural Scientist - Currently working on a Breville-legged monkey
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Posted:
Since two different ideas are beginning to emerge...
Inside HoP: Only slightly. Occationally I feel slightly on the edge of things (like someone said, things can get a bit "in") but never an actual "outsider". My impression of this place so far is that it's full of friendly, welcoming, often very funny people.
Outside HoP: Yeah, to varying amounts. It takes me a long time to get to know people and get comfortable with them. Since I tend to be a quiet person anyway (quiet voice that doesn't carry very well, don't talk too much) when I'm not comfortable with people I tend to talk even less which doesn't exactly help matters. Yes, I know that this is dumb. Yes, I want to change. Yes, I want to "get out there". No, I have no idea how or even what to do once I get there.
Since two different ideas are beginning to emerge...
Inside HoP: Only slightly. Occationally I feel slightly on the edge of things (like someone said, things can get a bit "in") but never an actual "outsider". My impression of this place so far is that it's full of friendly, welcoming, often very funny people.
Outside HoP: Yeah, to varying amounts. It takes me a long time to get to know people and get comfortable with them. Since I tend to be a quiet person anyway (quiet voice that doesn't carry very well, don't talk too much) when I'm not comfortable with people I tend to talk even less which doesn't exactly help matters. Yes, I know that this is dumb. Yes, I want to change. Yes, I want to "get out there". No, I have no idea how or even what to do once I get there.
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Returning to a unique state of Equilibrium
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Location: Adelaide, South Australia
Posted:
eh I've been on this board from the beginning, been through periods of 'acceptance' and now am 'mostly lurking'. I think acceptance is a function of post rate, and so dont give it a lot of thought.
Josh
eh I've been on this board from the beginning, been through periods of 'acceptance' and now am 'mostly lurking'. I think acceptance is a function of post rate, and so dont give it a lot of thought.
Josh
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Carpal \'Tunnel
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Carpal \'Tunnel
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Location: Southampton - Possibly..., United Kingdom
Posted:
I joined this site a few years back now, it took me ages to actually get off my arse and stop "lurking", to be honest im unsure of the exact reason - call it shyness or lack of knowledge - alot of the spinning related topics at that time i couldnt add to but i managed to learn alot from.
Eventually i started to get hooked on the whole spinning thing and forced myself to get out there and meet some of these hoppers - you know what, im sooooo glad i did
Ive met lots of hoppers now which really makes the whole "talking" online thing easier, it similar to going to your first meet - you kinda hang back in the darker areas just watching all the others talking to the odd person that comes over or passes by - but you keep going back every week and in time you'll be a part of that group and you wont sit in the dark anymore, its kinda similar to this place - just keep coming back
Be warned about meeting hoppers though, some are not what they seem, Dunc - (previously known as custom bug) for example doesnt really pick his nose with trotters, he has hands
Where as others are - like Durbs for instance, he really does have a contact ball stuck in his eye socket
Anyhow - tis a great place the world of HOP online and off, it just takes time to get noticed as there are so many tall people around
I joined this site a few years back now, it took me ages to actually get off my arse and stop "lurking", to be honest im unsure of the exact reason - call it shyness or lack of knowledge - alot of the spinning related topics at that time i couldnt add to but i managed to learn alot from.
Eventually i started to get hooked on the whole spinning thing and forced myself to get out there and meet some of these hoppers - you know what, im sooooo glad i did
Ive met lots of hoppers now which really makes the whole "talking" online thing easier, it similar to going to your first meet - you kinda hang back in the darker areas just watching all the others talking to the odd person that comes over or passes by - but you keep going back every week and in time you'll be a part of that group and you wont sit in the dark anymore, its kinda similar to this place - just keep coming back
Be warned about meeting hoppers though, some are not what they seem, Dunc - (previously known as custom bug) for example doesnt really pick his nose with trotters, he has hands
Where as others are - like Durbs for instance, he really does have a contact ball stuck in his eye socket
Anyhow - tis a great place the world of HOP online and off, it just takes time to get noticed as there are so many tall people around
"...We don't stop playing because we get old, we get old because we stop playing......."
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