Love Your Hamster Watchers II

[rumorhasit]

Thank you so much to all of the recappers and everyone who has made HT the best Big Brother site! I love ya!

[NoRainJane]

I gotta say that one of my favorite things, other than seeing my name in print, of course, is seeing people whose number of posts is under 100, whether their join date is this season or several seasons ago. I was a lurker long before I decloaked to post, but even though I felt like I knew everyone I was still a bit nervous about posting. Y'all made it easy and comfortable.

 

I certainly wish I felt the same kind of inclusion here. I, too, lurked for a couple of years before joining and daring to post. Myabe I'm too old and too much like Renny, but if someone took the time to post kudos to me in a thread and/or leave a complimentary comment on my profile, I would certainly acknowledge it in some way. Not sure what it is about me or my posts that inspires the cold shoulder, but I feel anonymous and devalued here. Even so, I have stated in this thread more than once how much I appreciate the talent, wit and time that the excellent recappers put into their work. KK, thank you so much for being one of the very, very few to at least acknowledge my presence.

[MrsGryn]

I'm very sorry you feel that way, NoRainJane. It's hard to imagine anyone intentionally slighted you. Very few people acknowledged me on HT until BB6. I didn't take it personally, I just assumed it was because I didn't post a whole lot before then or what I posted would get lost in a crush of exceedingly clever comments from some of the better wits around here. One thing that helped people get to know me better was going to chat during Survivor and other shows besides BB. Participating more with recapping and analysis lead to acknowledgement come organically. Don't give up and don't think of yourself on the outside of anything. You're a HTer, dammit. That means you're automatically one of the cool kids.

[knewb]

I'm sorry, NoRainJane. I can actually remember laughing at several of your comments/recaps (one snarky bit about April comes to mind) although I'm hazy on the details. I have laughed and enjoyed so many of the talented people here, yet I've only acknowledged it once when angelmi made me bust out laughing. Please know that you are loved and appreciated, and I vow to do a better joh of letting you and all the recrappers know when you crack my shit up.

[rumorhasit]

I felt the same way at first NoRainJane. It appears that many must feel like that when they first start posting. I can remember my first post that someone commented on. I was soooo happy that I called my husband, because I felt like "I really existed". (lame I know)

 

I must admit though I am the worse one about giving others praise and rarely comment on others posts.

 

This is by far the best BB site around. I love the way posters are not allowed to be mean each other. That happens way to often on other sites. My skin isn't thick enough to handle such viciousness. Plus, I like the way this site is set up. It's easy to get around in here and I love the non BB forums.

 

Edited because I really didn't need to use the word really every other sentence.

Edited September 17, 2008 by rumorhasit

[Roxy61]

I felt the same way at first NoRainJane. It appears that many must feel like that when they first start posting. I can remember my first post that someone commented on. I was soooo happy that I called my husband, because I felt like "I really existed". (lame I know)

 

Count me in on that as well. Do NOT take it personally, NoRainJane. It isn't, there are so many great people here and so many people deserving of kudos that it's hard to remember them all. My first acknowledgements were thrilling to me too. I can't recap or post as much as some others and I'm not nearly as witty, but the people here at HT are all kind, compassionate and first rate. Even without a specific mention, you are very much appreciated.

[PA Woman]

Oh, it's only been one day and I am missing all of your marvelous humor!

[Koolaid Kid]

I certainly wish I felt the same kind of inclusion here. I, too, lurked for a couple of years before joining and daring to post. Myabe I'm too old and too much like Renny, but if someone took the time to post kudos to me in a thread and/or leave a complimentary comment on my profile, I would certainly acknowledge it in some way. Not sure what it is about me or my posts that inspires the cold shoulder, but I feel anonymous and devalued here. Even so, I have stated in this thread more than once how much I appreciate the talent, wit and time that the excellent recappers put into their work. KK, thank you so much for being one of the very, very few to at least acknowledge my presence.

 

Aww, NRJane. As much as I love seeing my name in the Love thread, I gotta admit I've not been great about acknowledging compliments. I'm also guilty of trying to post at work and either starting a post and getting interrupted and having to exit before I finish, which leaves me thinking I've posted when in fact I did not. Or I mess up tags and don't notice until the mod (thanks tooletta!) fixes it.

 

But I'll also say that I don't clearly remember my first posts here and whether I got a response right away. That was during the AllStar season (thus the name Koolaid Kid, because I was drinking the Dr. Will Koolaid), and too much stress and old head injuries have left my memory with some Swiss-cheese holes. But I do know it was when I started showing up in chat for DWTS that I really started connecting the most with folks. There's something about that instant feedback connection, and the familiarity that it brings.

 

Oh, gosh, I had another point when I started writing this and now I can't remember what it was. Dang, I hate it when that happens. Anyway, I enjoyed your live-feed exchanges with Sheena , and I hope you hang around for a while and explore some of the other threads, such as perhaps the music, books or movies ones. And don't forget, we've got Gorillas in Gabon coming up on Survivor!

Edited September 18, 2008 by Koolaid Kid

[Guest lurker]

I certainly wish I felt the same kind of inclusion here. I, too, lurked for a couple of years before joining and daring to post. Myabe I'm too old and too much like Renny, but if someone took the time to post kudos to me in a thread and/or leave a complimentary comment on my profile, I would certainly acknowledge it in some way. Not sure what it is about me or my posts that inspires the cold shoulder, but I feel anonymous and devalued here. Even so, I have stated in this thread more than once how much I appreciate the talent, wit and time that the excellent recappers put into their work. KK, thank you so much for being one of the very, very few to at least acknowledge my presence.

 

Oh NoRainJane, I hope you don't think us mean-spirited! The few nasties among us have left or been shown the door - this is a happy place! As many have posted in this thread, all recappers/commentators/lurkers are welcomed and seriously appreciated. Don't dwell on personal mentions - the HT spirit is to appreciate all posters - and we really do!

[bj2757]

As one of the newbies I need to apologize to NoRainJane and any of the recappers who may feel the way she did. Since joining HT a few months ago I've posted 4 or 5 times how much I enjoyed and was in awe of what the recappers presented for us - and I always meant that for ALL the recappers. Next season I'll be sure to shout out to individuals as well - although if it is like this season I'd have to shout out after every post because they were all fantastically funny.

[NoRainJane]

As one of the newbies I need to apologize to NoRainJane and any of the recappers who may feel the way she did. Since joining HT a few months ago I've posted 4 or 5 times how much I enjoyed and was in awe of what the recappers presented for us - and I always meant that for ALL the recappers. Next season I'll be sure to shout out to individuals as well - although if it is like this season I'd have to shout out after every post because they were all fantastically funny.

 

 

Just to clarify, I am not a recapper. I don't get the feeds. I have been coming here since mid-2006 to read the great live feed recaps.

 

Hamsterime is no different than most other places. People who know each other well tend to stick together and those not in the group get ignored. (And judging from my PMs, others have felt the same way at times.) It's the way of the world - but it certainly doesn't have to be. Thanks to all who responded. I will continue to enjoy Hamstertime for what it offers: a really well-organized and well-run board populated by witty, literate people. I will simply lower my expectation of finding friends here.

[Sheenafury]

Awwww - NRJane. I know I responded to one of your shout outs, except I wasn't sure if it was because you liked it or not! It was about my FURY part showing. I'll be brutally honest here. I have been a lurker since 2005 - this was the first time I recapped and I was ELATED by the shout outs. There are still people I wish I was closer to, but you can't please everyone, right? Also, responding to every shout out seems a little big-headed. Sometimes I didn't respond because I didn't want to call attention. I wanted to be one of the popular kids, too, though!

 

Now that I have explored a bit more, I see all these threads that are not necessarily BB-related, but they are really fun. They're smaller threads, too, so folks can get to know each other more easily.

 

I have said it a dozen times here at HT. Writers are known for never getting enough praise. Think about movies - we remember the actors, the director, the producer, but we rarely remember the writer. (I grew up in a family of writers, so I know what I'm talking about.) I haven't even really pursued my dream of writing because I love praise too much! Here at HT, the love I've received is priceless, heartwarming, confidence building, and SO MUCH APPRECIATED!

 

My clique consists of two or three people here. I'm making a lot more friends now, though, and I hope to make more. I won't lie - I check this thread every damn day! For you to take the time to give me a shout out is so generous. Whether you liked my posts or not, at least you noticed them! I thank you with all my heart.

 

Go, go, go to the Entertainment section of HT. Great threads! I'm going to be looking for you!

[gforce]

*Just a reminder to everyone to keep this discussion related to your appreciation of the recappers or other contributing posters. It is not for a discussion ABOUT the thread or its merits. Recapping is not a contest, and the purpose of this thread has never been to keep score of who gets the most shout outs. Please move along or risk Fisty nipping at your heels.*

[Magpie]

I just want to express my love for gforce for the above post, and to emphasize that any further complaints about or swipes at other posters need to be taken to PM.

 

The first rule of HT is: Attack the hamsters, not each other.