Fear of Posting!

[truly scrumptious]

Posted: 2/25/06 at 9:52pm

I have been reading this message board for weeks and couldn't wait to register. But now that I have done this, I am finding that I am afraid to say anything (which is not usual for me.) Has anyone else felt this way when they started?

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 2/25/06 at 9:53pm

I'm sure they have.

P.S. You are aware there's a typo in your handle, right?

[renthead2]

Posted: 2/25/06 at 9:59pm

yeah sometimes i feel like I have to 'censore myself'. but then I just decided to say what I want to say, because I don't really know anyone on this board so why would i care what they think!?

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 2/25/06 at 9:59pm

I would call a do-over if I were you.

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 2/25/06 at 10:02pm

truly scruptious- I sent you a PM (Private Message.) I hope you know how to get it!

If not, it's in the upper left corner and it should say you have a new message.

[Magicupoursleeves]

Posted: 2/25/06 at 10:03pm

My sarcasm often gets the better of me, and people don't understand it in person let alone on the internet. I don't feel like pissing people off so I don't post unless its an informative comment or a positive one.

[Princeton78]

Posted: 2/25/06 at 10:03pm

Why would you be scared to post here?
Everyone is full of sweetness, light and goodness!
Noone ever has a bad word to say about anyone.
I love it here!

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 2/25/06 at 10:05pm

Ha ha ha ha!

[JustChillin8908]

Posted: 2/25/06 at 10:06pm

I'm always worried my lack of knowlege of broadway musicals will make me look stupid. Thats why I only post on threads that I know I won't sound niave on.
Updated On: 2/25/06 at 10:06 PM

[CanadianSnowbird]

Posted: 2/25/06 at 10:06pm

I started off by joing the thread I have the most in common with and felt the safest. The main board scares me a lot. I actually lurked for 4-5 months before I joined because of how scared I was to post.

[Bohemian1232]

Posted: 2/25/06 at 10:08pm

I used to be afraid of posting my thoughts, but it gets easier.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 2/25/06 at 10:08pm

Thats why I only post on threads that I know I won't sound nieve on.

Or naive?

Oh yeah, people are really critical here too, and that sometimes sucks!

[pab]

Posted: 2/25/06 at 10:23pm

You should not be afraid of posting. After all there are at most probably about fifteen topics on this board, theses days, and people just keep repeating themselves in threads over and over again. Chances are you can keep answers handy because the questions will surely come back again. Like, What was your first_____? Who is the best________? Who will win _______? etc. etc. etc.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/25/06 at 10:24pm

Not to mention a little fear never killed anyone - it means maybe you'll be a considerate and thoughtful member, and think before you post, instead of starting one of those ubiquitous threads that pab mentioned.

[RachLaura]

Posted: 2/25/06 at 10:26pm

Excuse my french, but who the f*ck cares? Do you know these people? No. Do these people know you? No. Worst comes to worst a few people on the board won't like a certain thing you post. Life goes on

[DramaDork925]

Posted: 2/25/06 at 10:31pm

I was for a long time... then I got over it.

Posted: 2/25/06 at 10:33pm

Sadly no not really, even though in person I am really shy.

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 2/25/06 at 10:34pm

I read the main Board for almost a year before posting!
Updated On: 2/25/06 at 10:34 PM

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 2/25/06 at 10:40pm

I thimk thiz thred wood more accutely be called "Fear of Speling!"

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 2/25/06 at 10:44pm

ts...don't worry about it...you'll post if and when you're ready...i've been a member just about as long as everybody here and i mostly lurk...just be yourself. welcome. i've started way more responses and posts that i've deleted than i've actually posted.

[BrianWilsonFan]

Posted: 2/25/06 at 10:44pm

Useful things to add to your CV of life are, too ignorant to be offended and WOW (walks on water). Things to avoid are...

typing
like
this

because at least one person here has serious shift key issues and will call you evil. Another person advised me to check out the faqs and fair play i did, i'm happy to report the will to live returned today which is a great boon to me and my family
: - )

Updated On: 2/26/06 at 10:44 PM

[bongoboy]

Posted: 2/25/06 at 10:46pm

ha ha...boobs' post is actually mine...i forgot to log him off after i asked him to knock down 'wild party' in the lachiuwhatevhu thread game. to quote boobs....'tee hee'.

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 2/25/06 at 10:53pm

Bongo, are in Chicago?

[bongoboy]

Posted: 2/25/06 at 11:43pm

no...we'll be there next week...arrive thurs...leave sunday.

[Jane2]

Posted: 2/25/06 at 11:46pm

I think if a person is very sensitive they may have a problem on message boards. Other than that, I see no reason not to post.