Where is Buddy?

[mkrnhr]

In principle I agree about avoiding monitoring. Yes the high ranked PTB guys and their puppet masters have easy access to data. But that doesn't prevent us to be careful of the intermediate and low ranked scarecrows who are more to act stupidly and dangerously IMHO. However, PMing seems to be safe compared to what they already know (the high ranked). In fact, from the ironical side, this might establish some kind of equilibrium, since we are unknown to those who care for us, and known to those who care of us :)

 

[Psalehesost]

One thing we could do is to set up a little sub-forum where people who are going to be away for awhile can just post "I'm going on holiday, don't worry about me for two weeks." Others could leave instructions so that if anything happens to them, someone in their family would let us know. Those who are more alone, could send in their contact details to me in a PM with instructions about when we are supposed to get worried about them. (Like: if you don't hear from me for 5 days, something is wrong, please check.)

How about "Members' Notices" under "Newbies Forum and Important Notices to All Forum Members"? Could be slightly more generic as a place for notices from forum members that concern them for other members who want to look up information on them - as opposed to issues that immediately concern all, such as announcements and people joining and introducing themselves.

Finally, as I have mentioned, I'm thinking about creating a members only forum where this kind of data can be exchanged and people can more freely interact with one another in a safe environment. It's not an exclusionary club, it is just a precautionary one - taking precautions to exclude predators.

It would be nice to have a place where one can loosen the restraint of strategic enclosure where it limits giving some information to the community due to the forum being publicly visible.

 

[Gawan]

Finally, as I have mentioned, I'm thinking about creating a members only forum where this kind of data can be exchanged and people can more freely interact with one another in a safe environment. It's not an exclusionary club, it is just a precautionary one - taking precautions to exclude predators.

It would be nice to have a place where one can loosen the restraint of strategic enclosure where it limits giving some information to the community due to the forum being publicly visible.

That would be great, I had a similar idea as Galahad presented the "swamp", if their could be a chance of a more private area in this forum, where it's also possible to present some personal data about oneself, thoughts, feelings and so on.

 

[Ollie]

Laura

I agree with other posts that it would be a good idea to have a members-only forum, to be 'opened-up' more fully, and as a 'poste restante facility.

 

[shellycheval]

I wondered, as I was doing it, how many of those individuals might have died and we just didn't know about it. That seems to be the nature of cyber relationships.

This was on my mind too--I had this weird vision of my sister going on my computer to tell you all I was gone! Anyway, I have been away for four days due to internet connection problems at home and no time last Thursday to check the forum from work. I missed you. I do not expect that I was missed as I have regularly had long absences in the past. Although staying connected to the SOTT forum ideas and members has been vital to my intellectual well being for almost six years, it has been in the last year or two that my emotional connection to you has grown. I was essentially a lurker for many years, reading much and posting little until this last year, and especially since this last summer, I feel closer to the forum members--people seem "more real" to me now and communication easier and essential. (the breathing/meditation? PF passing? my own growth and healing?) I no longer want any "gaps" between our communications.

Thank you Laura for your expression of care--it is much appreciated. I would like to participate in maintaining more connectedness somehow. I too am worried about Buddy. When we were discussing PF's death and how we should let others know we appreciate their input here, Buddy was who I thought of--I thought I should tell Buddy how much I appreciated his friendly wisdom and enthusiasm. So, Buddy consider yourself told and come back!
shellycheval

 

[Adaryn]

I was essentially a lurker for many years, reading much and posting little until this last year, and especially since this last summer, I feel closer to the forum members--people seem "more real" to me now and communication easier and essential. (the breathing/meditation? PF passing? my own growth and healing?) I no longer want any "gaps" between our communications.

Since people have started doing EE, and since PF's passing, things are changing and accelerating -- or is it my own point of view that has evolved? It's probably a mutual process. It feels like this place is growing into a real community, people building ties with each other, and caring for each other like a real family. This is heart-warming!

I hope Buddy is OK and comes back soon...

 

[Buddy]

OMG, I can't believe this! I am so ashamed of not posting just to say hi or something.

I have been heavily involved in researching and studying, writing reports and making oral presentations - just to get through the semester finals here at the trade school I attend. I thought I was offline just a few days, but time apparantly slipped away from me. I'm sorry you guys. I had no reason to believe my posting activity would be missed.

I have not experienced anything like this in my entire life, so thank you all for your concern.

I promise not to let this happen again without posting a notice or something.

Thank you!

 

[Ellipse]

Welcome back! ;)

 

[ana]

Hey Buddy!!

You came back :D

We were a little worried.. GLAD to see you here

OMG, I can't believe this! I am so ashamed of not posting just to say hi or something.

Please don't worry about that, sorry to bother you


We are thinking in:

One thing we could do is to set up a little sub-forum where people who are going to be away for awhile can just post "I'm going on holiday, don't worry about me for two weeks." Others could leave instructions so that if anything happens to them, someone in their family would let us know. Those who are more alone, could send in their contact details to me in a PM with instructions about when we are supposed to get worried about them. (Like: if you don't hear from me for 5 days, something is wrong, please check.)

 

[Mountain Crown]

Nice to see you again Buddy.

 

[Ollie]

Welcome back Buddy.

I would like to endorse shellycheval's comment:

I was essentially a lurker for many years, reading much and posting little until [recently], and especially since this last summer, I feel closer to the forum members--people seem "more real" to me now and communication easier and essential. (the breathing/meditation? PF passing? my own growth and healing?) I no longer want any "gaps" between our communications.

Thank you Laura for your expression of care--it is much appreciated. I would like to participate in maintaining more connectedness somehow.

 

[RyanX]

There he is! :)

Glad to here all is well and that you're still with us here!

 

[Gawan]

That's great that you are back Buddy!

I only looked at the last entries of postings and when I saw your name a big smile came up. :D

 

[Oxajil]

Wb Bud! :D

 

[knowledge_of_self]

Glad to see you're ok! And welcome back :D