Posted by Gabbi on August 1, 2002, at 16:27:13
In reply to Bobby and Ted I would miss both you guys (nm), posted by Tabi T. Ha :-) on August 1, 2002, at 1:07:37
I would never want to hurt anyones feelings, but neither would I give phony compliments.
Ted, I noticed your posts right away, even though we don't "chat" back and forth often, I've read your responses to other people and have been intrigued that though you have the same keyboard as the rest of us; somehow your warmth and wit shine through, and your :) manage to wink.
I had thought that before I saw your latest post and had wanted to mention it, but then you know its that damn depression insecurity, I'd think
"Well why would Ted care what I think of his writing" Its such a catch 22.
I would really miss your posts, and notice your absence, after all the ones that weren't directed to me were the first I admired.Bobby,
How could I not miss someone who stays up to tell me dirty jokes when I feel like I'm in hell.
You've been around a pretty short period of time, and you haven't done much "asking" for yourself, but have shown an interest in other people which is wonderful, and so appreciated, its unfortunate though, but if there is another post where someone is pleading for help, its easy to read yours and smile, but on a busy or lethargic day, save responses for the urgent messages.
Its hard to see the need behind the "bravado" because you do a pretty good job of hiding it. Completely unintentionally you end up feeling insignificant when that is so not true.
I think that happens to a lot of people, not just here.I would definately miss you and your posts, not just the ones that have helped me out, I really enjoyed the Geek-Versus jock, your conversation about color with Sandra Dee.
I meant several times to mention it, but my attention was always drawn elsewhere by a plea. Its unfortunate that type is type, very limiting, and its so hard to convey the emotion or exhaustion that both the Post-er and the responder feel I think that sometimes makes it easy to misinterpret a short or not all-encompassing response.
And one more thing.... I've wanted to respond to some people and then thought well who am I to say anything, how do I know they care what I think? the insecurity unfortunately goes both ways.Stay!
(orders from Princess Gabbalot)
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