I've been here a long time, but dip my lid to Sharni and a few others.

Any threads I don't feel drawn to, or feel I can't enter without creating more shit than I'm

ready to shovel, I decline to enter.

We have had some brilliant new blood, and others who bore themselves to death in hours.

We will always have differences, but we need to harness the diversity and revel in it.

We have moulded the site into a particular shape, and anyone who can't cope with our

shape, colour, flavour and philosophy range can go elsewhere.

Cheyanne, yay!

Osuche, never felt negatively towards you, just jealous of your spontenaity and

joy of life.

Thanks scotz....lol. I knew I heard it somewhere but for the life of me I couldn't remember.

:)

I have read and re-read this thread and while I am a new member I have to say that upon my first visit to the chat room I was made to really feel welcomed and it seemed quite real. I am a regular at another chat site where I also post my stories and after about 6 months I started to feel like I was really part of the group. Not here however...........afer my first visit I felt that I had found a great place to chat and visit and I think that is due to the warm welcome I had from Chey as well as from several others.

I also think that age is very much a part of how a person is accepted, with age come knowledge as well as understanding and most important patience. Waiting to learn about people, getting to know them either through their postings or by listening in the chat room. To many time people approch chat as well as posting sites like they are not real places and that the basic rules of social interaction do not apply. They treat these places as if they are there for their personal convenence (sp) and will just go away when they log off. As for me, as well as for many others I am sure we look at Pixies, and other sites, like ...well a coffee shop where we can all get together and interact. socialize and make friends....(at least I hope so).

Anyway that is my way of looking at the whole thing for what it is worth.
Robert
aka Master Scribe

I've seen a lot of comments pass by in this thread and have found it somewhat enlightening into the character of some our posters. So there is definetly some good coming from the thread.

As for the topic at hand, albeit somewhat modified, I find that I do look at a lot of the posts/threads that are here. If I find that one catches my eye I usually read through the whole thing and then keep up with it on a dalily basis. Only occasionally do I actually post anything. That's just a product of my personallity. I have found that in most cases I have not managed to agravate other Pixes too much (at least I think so :)) but I strongly try to adhere to the "if you have nothing nice to say..." rule as well.

The one thing that I can say is that in some cases when the originating poster is asking for advice/opinions they should be more than expecting to hear something that they are not going to like. You've all heard it before, "Opinions are like a**holes, everybody has one." And if you ask for someone's opinion then when you get one that does not necessarily give the answer you may have been looking for you probably should consider it to see if there are any merits to it.

I can only recall a few instances where a newbie has gotten "jumped" by the group here and, best I can recall, they, in my opinion, had it coming.

As a second part of this post I would still like to re-iterate that although we all do like the fact that this is a community that we come visit. The fact is that it is a moderated site and that in the end if the mods need to be somewhat dictatorial then I support that as well. I do not always like what they do but I do support it. It is because of their hard work that a place like this can continue to be what it is. I have stated this opinion more than once before here and I still stand by it.

In any case, I'm off to see about getting some coffee...
-Toast

I don't visit pixies as often as I used to, but I have never felt rejected, even when I was a newbie. I've not agreed with other pixies, but I've never been rude to them and they've never been rude to me. I'd guess if peple did not post harsh words, they wouldn't get treated the same.

..just my :cents: worth

PS - as for the harsh words...I've already seen it here today. Little wonder there are tensions!

Thanks everyone who has taken time to read and post. I appreciate everyone who took the time to formulate a response and send kisses to the highjackers on this flight. The insight on how you see Pixies and in some cases how you see yourself or others as part of a whole has made for an interesting read. Thanks again.

I remember what it feels like to be a newbie. I see it all the time at Habitat. One of my obligations is to embrace new people. Welcome them into the fold, so to speak. Who doesn't remember at some point being the one walking into a place not knowing too many people and not really sure of yourself? Remember how comforting it was when someone smiled, said "hi" and shook your hand? Or how upsetting it was when no one did?

I try to say "hi" to people that introduce themselves. I guess I could be a little more diligent about it though. Thanks for the gentle reminder, Lil.

EVERYONE! Watch and learn!

Hiya Scarecrow! Welcum to Pixies hun! I'm so glad to see you posting right out of the box! You are going to love this place, of that I am sure! Beings this is a sex site, per say, I feel obligated to show you the ropes.

*walking towards the scarecrow while unbuttoning my blouse...my breasts bounce free and a smile comes to his...um...well...there could be a sewn on mouth there...yeah, there is!...and a smile comes to his mouth and his button eyes light up (as light as buttons can get, I spose...lol!)...I take his straw hand and put it on my right waist and take his other straw hand and put it on my left waist...and reach down to his farmer's jeans and unbutton the button and unzip them in one fell swoop...his straw stuffing falls out and I can see he is excited to be here (can't I?????)...I pull him close so that our bodies are touching and my breasts are rubbing his crunchy chest...(omg...lol!)...his straw hands fall to my bottom and, albeit a little scratchy, the feeling is good to the touch...we hold our position for a few tender moments and I suddenly realize just how long he's been "outstanding in his field", as I feel the moisture from his straw leaking down my thighs...I pull back and smile and kiss his sewn lips and lead him off to get restuffed and have a look around*

*giggle, snort*

Sorry guys...but I just couldn't let Scarecrow's reply go unanswered.

Lil? Do you have a robo-spanker in the dungeon? I've heard they can be pretty intense (sexually exciting with some pain to boot!) and if we get any input as to our punishment...I'd like that one please!!!????

Oh...and scotz? TY! Yes! I remember that movie now (vividly)...and I guess Summer and I have some splainin to do about our plagiarizing (Oh No! Is that a word?...is now!) LOL!

OK...I'm done! This ain't a real hijacking cause I have no weapons...so there! *raspberries* :rofl:

:faint:

Oh No! Anybody have a large stick I can shove up this scarecrows' ass? He's fallen and I can't prop him up!


Yes...I know! I'm getting out of hand now!

*exit...stage left*

Osuche tell me one thing....... What good has ever came from a political thread at this site? None! All it ends up being is a bunch of name calling. If I were to say something I didn't like about the english government or the chinese gov't. then I'd be labeled prejudice or racist now wouldn't I? Yes, I know you're trying to be civil about this and so am I. Btw I've always liked you and I know you are a very smart lady and I admire you. But STILL this IS a SEX forum. Why do we want to invite discussions that we know cause tempers to flare?

Hello. I post occasionally on Pixies and sometimes with strong opinions. Brevity is a trait I acquired during my journalism days. There were some rough patches in the beginning, and occasionally I slip. Lilith or Sharni will make some suggestions, point me in the right direction or remind me of policy. When I post in a thread, I try to read as many of the postings in it, to get the feel of what is happening with that thread. Would humor or seriousness be more appropriate? Is a kind word needed? Should I let my own feelings influence my posting there? I cannot post with regularity because my free time is at odd times. Anyway, I just wanted to tell it as I see it. Thank you.

I hate to tell you this but not all pixies are angels. I've had my fair share of rude PM's I've just never done anything about them. I guess thats why I'm getting so touchy in my old age. :rolleyes2

I'm not quite a newbie here, but I remember back when I was and I have to say that I have NEVER felt unwelcome or left out. If I had've felt that way, I wouldn't be here now. I've never been flamed, either. Not that I remember. We all have little spats and disagreements, but you have to pick up and go on with things.

When a newbie posts something that's nothing short of infuriating, he/she has to expect to be flamed. Just my 2c.

I hesitated to post in this thread, but I have to say that I couldn't agree more with what oldfart posted.