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I may be missing something, but I haven’t figured out yet how to keep in touch with other members on Vibrant Nation. Is there some way to keep a list of members who you would like to stay in touch with?
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p.s. I dropped your name on Gina's post, Barb. ;)
Hi again. I have to laugh. My friend Gina Mcnew just wrote a blog post about the myriad of skincare and beauty products women use compared to men. And how it gets crazy as we get older. I laughed my butt off! I thought you ladies would enjothank you so much Lisa, that helps a lot. I know he tried to blame me for so much stuff, but like I told all of his family and mine none of that added up to a divorce. I do realize it's his needs, it just hurts so bad to think how many years he'sI used Noxzema from the time I was old enough to wash my own face, all through school and into adulthood. Then I decided it wasn't 'sophisticated' enough and went with higher priced, higher end products. About 5 years ago, I went back to 
I’d be interested to know that, as well. I don’t see anywhere where you can private message or anything. They are keeping everything very anonymous for some reason. Hopefully, we will get an answer.
I asked about private messaging on this thread:
http://www.vibrantnation.com/conversations/18867-things-id-like-to-see-on-this-site-/
I didn’t go back to read it just now, but IIRC I think that it is something that will be added in the future. As for following someone, you can go to the profile of someone and look at the responses they’ve posted.
I do that for myself when I want to go back to a thread I’ve posted on to remember what I responded with, etc. You can do this by going to “My VN” and click on the links to the threads on the bottom left column…You can also do this from someone’s profile and see where they have posted too.
Other boards that I have been on have had a feature where you can follow someone specifically by being notified whenever they post or clicking on a link to be their buddy. Why not suggest what you’d like to see? I do!
That, too, and I wish there were a way to block certain members so that you would never have to read their rants…er, posts.
or their “cutesy little answers”, oops I mean intelligent, thoughtful comments.
Wow, just caught this thread. Surprised by some of the comments. Disappointed in them. Surely there are some other blogs out there for women who want exclusivity. Where you don’t have to read annoying comments or “cutesy” remarks. That’s what I love about this site. The acceptance of everyone. This is their (or my) place as well as anyone Else’s. If you don’t want to read certain bloggers, then don’t. That’s all you have to do. Everyone has an opinion and we’re welcome to share it. At least that’s what I’m believing VN wants.
I was looking for a way to follow certain bloggers; so many things are posted every day that I’m not sure how you can find someone whose opinion you’ve read and enjoyed on a particular subject. I was a little surprised by a couple of the comments, yet in some sense I may understand their frustration. Having blogged for years on MySpace I often found it extremely frustrating to have someone constantly proselytzing to me, despite the fact that I had made my opinion on religion quite clear. After a while it began to feel like harassment and I had no choice but to “block” them. I haven’t seen anything like that here on Vibrant Nation, but perhaps these women have experienced a similar situation?
You could be right. My gut feeling is that’s not the case. Only they know. I was just alittle taken back is all. For God’s sake, why else are we doing this? I enjoy the anonymity and the sisterhood. But now I’m thinking, am I one of the one’s who may have been cutesy or am I one of the ones who should be blocked for speaking out. In any case, why don’t they just ignore them or me. I’ve said enough. That and 5$ will get you a cup of coffee.
How are things with you?
Hence the problem–the misuse of the word “blog.”
A blog is an individual’s journal shared with the public. The opinions expressed and content of a blog is that individual’s personal/professional view of a specific subject or random musings as they occur; the blog belongs solely to its author, and extends an invitation to the general public to comment on the subject at hand as posted that day by the blog author.
VibrantNation is not a blog. It is a public website forum which allows members to post threads relating to specific issues to which other members post their comments–in other words, a “free for all.”
Those who want to proselytize and pursue a certain agenda should create their own blogs. It’s quite easy and it’s fun. Many of the women here blog, and usually add their blogsite within their signature. A great free site for publishing is www. blogger.com.
As far as ignoring certain issues and their proponents, your suggestion doesn’t really address the problem. A thread can go bad at any point, and sometimes after having commented before its demise, we feel committed to following up on and defending our statements. Blocking exposure to member views is not a bad thing, and many forums offer that option.
Blog: That is exactly what we are doing. VN has several purposes. Thank you for critiquing my word usage. I’ve read your thread on first paragraphs and enjoyed your constructive criticism of the author’s work. You really know your stuff and I would love to read your work. Anyway, it is a “free for all” and my comments should be taken in the spirit that it was meant. I’m not surprised that you want to defend yourself. I would. Sorry you felt you were being attacked.
It would be your choice to block any members view but you could be missing out on important parts of a thread. Especially if there is a response to a response that you may need clarification on. Then again, it may not be important to you and that is also your choice. If you’re going to say something and someone responds in any way contrary to what you said, then you may want to defend it. I would. Does putting it out of sight for you make the statement go away? Some members saw it. Don’t you want to defend yourself? Anyway, it is your choice.
As for your last paragraph, I do overlook certain member’s views. I simply don’t read them. So if I repeated something they said, well, there’s nothing for it.
Thanks for your response. You clarified some things for me.
Do you think we could also get them to put a “go back to top of page” button?
One more thing. I am on VN purely for the pleasure of talking to other women my age. I love to read what other women are thinking. I do not make this a religion. I think everyone’s opinion matters. I also don’t have any other agendas. I’m not a writer (I’m sure that surprises you) nor am I selling, promoting (other than Eckhart Tolle) any thing on this sight. I enjoy contributing, in my VN journal, my tiny little voice.
Hence the problem–the misuse of the word “blog.”
A blog is an individual’s journal shared with the public. The opinions expressed and content of a blog is that individual’s personal/professional view of a specific subject or random musings as they occur; the blog belongs solely to its author, and extends an invitation to the general public to comment on the subject at hand as posted that day by the blog author.
VibrantNation is not a blog. It is a public website forum which allows members to post threads relating to specific issues to which other members post their comments–in other words, a “free for all.”
Those who want to proselytize and pursue a certain agenda should create their own blogs. It’s quite easy and it’s fun. Many of the women here blog, and usually add their blogsite within their signature. A great free site for publishing is www. blogger.com.
As far as ignoring certain issues and their proponents, your suggestion doesn’t really address the problem. A thread can go bad at any point, and sometimes after having commented before its demise, we feel committed to following up on and defending our statements. Blocking exposure to member views is not a bad thing, and many forums offer that option.
I stand by my statement that I would welcome the option of not being exposed to the postings of certain members via a blocking function. I suspect some are not understanding how that choice would work, but some of us are internet savvy and are familiar with “blocking.” For instance, if I were to block Sarah Palin, none of her postings would appear on my personal VN views. Everyone else would be able to read her comments; they simply would not appear on my screen. As for healthy discourse, I find a lot of the propaganda spewed by certain members here offensive and uninformed.
And again, VibrantNation is not a blog. Google/Wikipedia is our friend.
P.S. I thought a certain party had sworn off corresponding with me. Sheesh.
I see what you mean. Sad. It’s almost stalking. What can we do to help this situation? I ignore comments, or try to, at least until the blocking capability comes. If I try to defend myself, it gets worse. It’s like a fuel. Good luck. I miss your posts.