Originally Posted By Tink2002 Wow, reading through this has made me sad. I joined back in 2000 following the first of our annual trips to Disneyland and it was like heaven to read and post every now and then with people who, like me, loved the magic. Our trips have never been at the time of Meets, and so I wasn't able to meet any of the LPers that were on - and boy did I ever want to. Maybe some day. Pixie Glitter, it was nice to hear from you - I always enjoyed your posts and enthuasism. I very rarely post now, but try to get on everyday just to see what's on. Not alot. I don't think Facebook is the main issue. I think that it's that - for me at least - alot of the fun, magic, true enjoyment of Disneyland and simple kindesses have gone by the wayside. So many posts have become negative, attitudes seem to be mean and even alot of the humor has become biting. I've also thought that many responses are personal messages better left to emails. And it's disturbing to read that really rude and inappropriate behavior is being exhibited by some posters. Jeez. What has happened to following The Golden Rule? I realize that I sound pretty simple here, but there it is. So, I'll still be here - lurking and reading what I want to read. But I miss the good feelings and many of the past posters from back in the day. Hopefully the magic can and will return.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb A Facebook friend I met here on LP had this to say (partial quote, the first part is talking about being on a site with friends who make you laugh, FB) "...or do I wanna hang out on a Disney sight that is anything but Disney-like these days, where I basically get my head bit off every time I hit the "refresh" button for stating an opinion or defending someone..." I think some of us posting here should look no further than the mirror when pointing fingers at what is wrong with the community. I know I am guilty of some stuff. I could be more active, I could contribute more. I have "gotten into it" with other members of the community. There was a time when I was very active in Play Pen and now I hardly go there and barely participate. So when I say look in the mirror, I am. But I am not the only one who should.
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE There are no Smitty Good Vibes on this thread , just Sad ones , yes Sad ones, our friends , ones that we have grown to love and cherish are at wits ends with each other, another ridiculous Civil War in the making , haven't we learned anything from the past wars , that they don't amount to a hill of beans..Your Friends people, your Friends..it is now time to bury the hatchets , bring back out the smiles and laughter amongst everyone, There is not a heart out there that is not open to forgiveness , we all error , there is a reason that our tonques are the weakest organ in our bodies , it can't stop itself sometimes and we all say things we wish we didn't . I really enjoyed the Christmas meet , I met a Wonderful person if only for a few seconds , I met a Tremendously loving couple if only for a few moments , made lifetime Friendships with so many LP'ERS, it was truly a Glorious time..last Christmas. Despite the Bad weather that came across the skies of LP , Sunshine came shining thru..we had a Great Time...together..I thouroughly enjoyed my time, despite losing a very sentimental gift , I gained so much more , the love and attention was over whelming something I am used to giving but not so much in receiving...it was a wonderful feeling and shall be a timeless MEMORY for ever. There will be lots of pictures SGV , just give it time , most importantly all you have to know for now, is that LP was strong, Well and Alive at this meet.. There were some ride closeures, but we made the best of it, Lady Starlight came thru in Starlight fashion when Alice was closed down, Patience and Good Honey opened up a closed pooh ride for oneyed Pete , we had a Blast...you know...we really had a Great Time...and it was Welcomed by all...The Grizzley run started out with only a few but ended up with over 20, so much fun, Hojos a complete success, LS Pizza was Great , well my tummy had a different view but it was sure good... We must put what is behind us, behind us, let us all remember , next time we think that we are Perfect, we should try walking on water...... I would like to Thank all of you out there that helped to make this meet a very good time for all , you did good... Guess who got the White Rabbit , mmmmm my first LS APA was so Good....can not wait for the christmas meet, or maybe even the hall o ween one , but I would need the Witches of Morva to pick me up for that one I think...take care ..lets get ready to have a lot of fun next time we all get together...nothing like ending my post with really GOOD HOME GROWN SMITTY GOOD VIBES, NOW THAT IS WHAT I AM TALKIN ABOUT.sorry Dave ,darn caps again hee hee hee ..hugs from the lil stinker to a most Wonderful Friend my first inside comment.... : ) ox
Originally Posted By LadyKluck Most of what I want to say has already been said by others but I just wanted to add something about my personal opinion of FB & what keeps me there. I started a FB account to find family members originally - there was no LP reasoning behind it. I did slowly start adding LP folks to my friends list & eventually because I was tired of everything going on here that has already been described, I started hanging out on FB way more than I did here. I (thankfully) haven't received threatening calls or emails, which is COMPLETELY uncalled for & juvenile in my opinion & really cheeses me off frankly. That young man in Iraq (and thousands like him - including men & women who actually belong to this community directly - not just relatives of members) are fighting for YOUR freedom to post here & say whatever you want - good or bad. How does a person like that even sleep at night? *sigh* Sorry, that's not really what I want to post about, but that just really cheesed me off when I read it. Anyways, as I was saying, I moved to FB because of the unfriendly territory LP had turned into. I have FB friends that I have been posting with for YEARS here on LP & they were just "LP friends". Now thanks to FB & our ability to talk about any topic, say whatever we want to say, and learn tons about each other, it has turned several of those people into life-long friends & sisters. I never would have met any of them had it not been for LP, but I doubt seriously had it not been for FB, I would never had grown as close to them as I have. The LP community literally saved my life once, and I am forever grateful for that, but there's only so much one (or a even a few) can do to try to return the favor when it doesn't seem to want any help. Just my 2 cents & I'm sure I'll be getting change back.
Originally Posted By tashajilek My first welcoming lp experience was when we did the lp christmas card exchange. It was so much fun and nice to see everyone contribute to make everyone's xmas a little bit more special. I still have my lp cards hanging in my living room lol and look at them from time to time. Hopefully people can look past all of the fighting which is pointless and just continue to have fun on lp.
Originally Posted By tashajilek My first welcoming lp experience was when we did the lp christmas card exchange. It was so much fun and nice to see everyone contribute to make everyone's xmas a little bit more special. I still have my lp cards hanging in my living room lol and look at them from time to time. Hopefully people can look past all of the fighting which is pointless and just continue to have fun on lp.
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight ^^ no worries TJ,we've all had that happen a time or two.....or five. lol I'm goingto continue posting on LP and going to meets because it makes me happy and I like meeting new people and seeing old friends again and again. When it wears out for me, I'll go away , but for now....... YOU'RE ALL STUCK WITH ME !!!Baaahaaahaaa!!!
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight SGV, back to your OP about the pictures on LP Live. I know alot of people had sent quite a few during the meets but quite a few were never posted on LP Live. I wonder if they are just having problems with the system maybe? Might just be as simple as that.
Originally Posted By chickapin This is a great topic--some really valid points. I've been here since the very beginning and have watch the ebbs and flows. I'm not particularly shy, but am private, so I don't post very much. I've been to several meets and have enjoyed visiting with people I felt I "knew." Because my participation is on the perimeter I've never felt overly included, but that is due to my own limits. I've absolutely NEVER felt excluded. The climate has changed. The idea that people are receiving emails and calls is really sad to me. It would be a boring world if we all agreed on everything. No harm in hearing various opinions--it helps to understand others and you don't have to change you own mind. Just be respectful. It's so good to see Pixie and Lady Kluck back to state their views. I miss them and many more! I do very little with Facebook as well--started to just keep up with my kids and it has grown some. I can see I need to find a few of the old group and perhaps build the friendships there. Again, I will probably be perimeter, but I think very highly of so many of you. Perhaps it is partly my advanced age, but I do miss the good old days!
Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes I didn't mean to dissapear. Yesterday and today have been very tough at work, but in a good way. I have several projects under construction and when the engineer in the field calls with a question, I have to drop everything to get him an answer or quickly draw up a new plan - "the concrete is drying" so to speak. It's now 11:00 and I've been doing nothing but this since 7:00 a.m. So, yesterday I went home after a 10 hour day and immediately fell asleep on the sofa - I never got back to LP. I'm only at post 60 this morning. TTYL
Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes O.K> I'm to post 65 >>>Guess the next time we'll see SGV will be 7/17/11?? Sure don't see him post much here either. And where's an LP Live photo of him and his family at the wedding???<<< I'm planning a december trip, but hope work will get me down there sooner. I hope ther is a winter bash. No pics of me yet as I didn't photograph myself. Pics will be exchanged soon and I'll post then. I wanted one of Danielle and I to put onto LP Live, but to describe the wedding as 'action packed' would be an understatement, so it just didn't happen. Sorry.
Originally Posted By Ursula I'm really happy to see so many of my old friends. Lady Kluck, I adore you.
Originally Posted By Ursula murfsmom, I consider myself a patriotic person so I'd like to address whomever it was that sent you those emails. To the anonymous poster: how horrible of you. (I've edited myself because I don't want to get banned.) Thank you.
Originally Posted By chickapin Very well, Ursula--thank you! We really do go back a long ways and I consider you a good friend!
Originally Posted By LVBelle So many people have expressed what I've been feeling. I don't know what to say about the situation but that it just feels different around here now. I can't put my finger on it or explain it but I just don't feel the desire to post here like I used to. I haven't had any emails or phone calls and I'm shocked to hear that things are that extreme. However, one of the last times I posted I did have someone say something pretty unkind about me which, while it might have been teasing, left a pretty bad taste in my mouth. I will say that, while I may not be as comfortable posting as I used to be, I have felt very welcome at the meets I've attended in the past few years. I was truly sad that I couldn't make the July Meet. That being said, LP will always be special to me. It has brought me some amazing friends and I know that there are still some really good people here. It's a shame that a few people are ruining things for many.
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE As Long as LS posts on LP I will be very Happy when she decides to "and I hope it Never Happens" not post anymore I will be Very Sad...Wonder if Ursula has taught her Birdie from the lion King to sing yet... : ) LV Belle you are correct, there are a whole bushel load of LP'ers that are amazing people , we have too much too gain to lose by having unhappy hearts, if we all treat others how we ourselves would like to be treated, this thread would never have transpired in the form it did..keep smilin everyone, life is just too darn short, we just lost a very dear friend , he was helping his son deliver papers when a suspected drunk driver hit him head on, he was to be married last Sunday , instead of being his Wedding Day, it was his Memorial, can we just put all of this behind us, today is the first day of the rest of our lives , lets make it the best we can.... : ) tell your friends you love them, you just never know..what tomorrow may bring..
Originally Posted By lesmisfan "Lesmisfan, Thank you for being you. I wouldn't have you any other way. I know that's sappy but we love hanging with you and LOVE that you don't take sides and are honest about it. " Thanks! right back at ya! hope to see you soon.
