I'm Really Bad At Forum

[KIller_Cuteness]

I wanted to post something profound and life changing and after about four tries I came here. I am horrible at forums and even though I desperately want to chat with people I am so bad at posting on these kinds of sites. I want to interact I really do! I'm just better in a one on one chat or chat room setting. So I'm getting really frustrated. I'm sorry. I just don't want to be lonely anymore.

 

[Sci-Fi]

There is a chat, it's at the top right corner under the menus. It takes time to get the flow of things, just don't give up.

 

[KIller_Cuteness]

I do use the chatroom but I'd like to be more active on here as well and meet people I otherwise wouldn't in the chatroom

 

[Locke]

Your posts seem fine to me, better than mine were when I first started here. I saw that you posted in the games section too. That might help you get used to the forum.

 

[Sci-Fi]

Play some of the games in the games thread. Many don't take much time and can be fun.

 

[KIller_Cuteness]

Sure, Thanks

 

[Minus]

I wouldn't worry about trying to be profound and life changing, that is pretty rare. As a couple people have mentioned, the game section may be worth a try or as you are doing here, just talk to people.

Not that i really claim to know. I am just on the forum to post pictures of frogs.

 

[Sci-Fi]

lol

I know technically it's a toad but meh.

 

[Minus]

Works for me

 

[9006]

Don't worry about making an impression, you don't always have to make an introduction. The games that Sci suggested is a good idea.

 

[Walley]

it can take a while to get into your groove. all it takes is practice.
I've been on forums for a dozen years now, but I wasn't always the perfected posting machine that you see here today
if you look back through my short history on this forum you may notice that I don't create a lot of topics.
I am a responder. (or as some would prefer to call it, a troll)
the trick is to just sit back and surf, and when you read something that you feel like commenting on. do it!
just type like you would speak to a friend. but with less cursing ;p
ok.... type like you're speaking to your mom. =)

 

[Triple Bogey]

I wanted to post something profound and life changing and after about four tries I came here. I am horrible at forums and even though I desperately want to chat with people I am so bad at posting on these kinds of sites. I want to interact I really do! I'm just better in a one on one chat or chat room setting. So I'm getting really frustrated. I'm sorry. I just don't want to be lonely anymore.

Send out a few private messages to people.
You may get some replies.

 

[ForGrantedWife]

I don't really think the replies last very long actually. So I wouldn't count on that either. This is a nice place but it's certainly not the fix all for most of our loneliness problems. Basically like any other forum it's a nice place to chat randomly with people and play a few goofy but fun games.

 

[Triple Bogey]

I don't really think the replies last very long actually. So I wouldn't count on that either. This is a nice place but it's certainly not the fix all for most of our loneliness problems. Basically like any other forum it's a nice place to chat randomly with people and play a few goofy but fun games.

Sending a message worked for me. It's actually a really nice feeling, when your at work and having a bad day, knowing someone has taken the time to write you a letter. Just something to look forward to every day !

 

[jzinsky]

Your posts seem fine to me, better than mine were when I first started here. I saw that you posted in the games section too. That might help you get used to the forum.

What he said

 

[ForGrantedWife]

I don't really think the replies last very long actually. So I wouldn't count on that either. This is a nice place but it's certainly not the fix all for most of our loneliness problems. Basically like any other forum it's a nice place to chat randomly with people and play a few goofy but fun games.

Sending a message worked for me. It's actually a really nice feeling, when your at work and having a bad day, knowing someone has taken the time to write you a letter. Just something to look forward to every day !

Then you've had a stroke of good luck,
I wish it would work for me as well

 

[Walley]

worked for me too.
when I came here there were a couple of people that stood out to me, one more than the rest.
so I sent out pm's and initiated exchanges.
yes, most faded away, and some only after a couple pm's, but that one that stood out to me above the rest is now my friend and we chat daily.
I would definitely recommend reaching out to a few, maybe one or two will stick!

 

[9006]

I don't really think the replies last very long actually. So I wouldn't count on that either. This is a nice place but it's certainly not the fix all for most of our loneliness problems. Basically like any other forum it's a nice place to chat randomly with people and play a few goofy but fun games.

I think that depends on how much you have in common with that person, I wouldn't take it personal if someone fades back into the forum.

 

[ForGrantedWife]

I'm curious what the ratio is for how many people actually found a real online friend here versus those that didn't and just have a few random chats or pm's that don't last long. I wonder how many people say nothing and just give up or leave this place without saying anything. That's pretty much the only reason I came here, was to have someone to chat with on a more regular basis. I have one good online friend I met 10 years ago and we're still buddies but we have zero things in common. He's younger than me, into very different things and it's difficult to find a common ground sometimes. But still a very good email buddy. But I was hoping for a buddy here too. I hope I find one in time, although I'm kinda at the give up point on trying pm's. I think it's nice to have someone to email back and forth with once in awhile. I like the back and forth pep talks and sharing personal stories you can have with an email pal Sometimes another person's point of view is really helpful.

You know I just realized I hijacked the original poster's thread a bit. Sorry about that hon!

 

[9006]

I'm curious what the ratio is for how many people actually found a real online friend here versus those that didn't and just have a few random chats or pm's that don't last long. I wonder how many people say nothing and just give up or leave this place without saying anything. That's pretty much the only reason I came here, was to have someone to chat with on a more regular basis. I have one good online friend I met 10 years ago and we're still buddies but we have zero things in common. He's younger than me, into very different things and it's difficult to find a common ground sometimes. But still a very good email buddy. But I was hoping for a buddy here too. I hope I find one in time, although I'm kinda at the give up point on trying pm's. I think it's nice to have someone to email back and forth with once in awhile. I like the back and forth pep talks and sharing personal stories you can have with an email pal Sometimes another person's point of view is really helpful.

You know I just realized I hijacked the original poster's thread a bit. Sorry about that hon!

Why don't you create a poll?