topic Re: Do You Remember Your First Q Forum Post? in Fashion

Do You Remember Your First Q Forum Post?

islandgrrl — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 22:33:13 GMT

I received a pair of Robert Lee Morris (RLM) earrings today (J293817) and it reminded me of the very first post I made in these forums years ago. There was an RLM TSV -- a round sterling disk pendant with "One World" carved on the back -- and a woman began a very enthusiastic thread about it. A small but vocal group of women jumped in with a lot of harsh critiques -- essentially making fun of it and anyone who would buy it.

Well, I thought I was being kind and diplomatic and tried to stick up for the OP a little bit. I was torn limb from limb. It scared me so badly that I don't think I posted again for months!

Do you remember your first foray into these forums?

Re: Do You Remember Your First Q Forum Post?

wilma — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 23:30:07 GMT

I don't remember what my first post was, but it was probably about fashion. I only read others' posts for months and months before I got the courage to post something.

ETA: Very interesting thread!

Re: Do You Remember Your First Q Forum Post?

MaggieMack — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 22:45:47 GMT

I first posted on the forums in early May, on a Wellness thread about falling apart. I maybe visited the forum three or four times right before it was re-regulated. I got a taste of the nastiness flying back and forth. With the change came all the posts about it being boring and leaving for somewhere new, wherever THAT was, and I finally found the courage to post. Sorry for your initial experience, @islandgrrl, but very happy you're posting once again!

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islandgrrl — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 23:35:32 GMT

Looking back on it, I now understand how regular posters feel about people with minimal posts -- especially if they are expressing a contrary point of view. We have all experienced pot-stirring. But I was soooo surprised by the aggressiveness and the lack of care for hurt feelings. I remember feeling physically shaken by it.

@MaggieMack I have much thicker skin today!

Re: Do You Remember Your First Q Forum Post?

twocent — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 22:58:42 GMT

I don't recall the topic, but I had a different view than the "click" at the time and I remember being amazed at how nasty and vile the attack on me was, just due to a differing opinion.

Glad I wasn't thin skinned !

Re: Do You Remember Your First Q Forum Post?

I can not remember nick — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 22:59:29 GMT

I do remember I jumped in with two feet and started a thread in fashion.

The title was "Tell Me Your Dirty Little Secret" my secret was that I had to wear a suit or blazer to work and that I only ironed the front of my blouse because I never took my jacket off so no need to iron the back or sleeves. It was a fun thread.

Re: Do You Remember Your First Q Forum Post?

TuesdayTaylor — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 23:03:02 GMT

I think mine was asking about some QVC beauty product, and I think I also had a couple about hosts, too! Both good and bad! haha. One thing I remember for sure was going to the WEN forum and asking for help and being blown away by how nice the Wenner's were and how much they helped me find my right formula. It felt good when a few months later I was able to help a few new Wenner's myself.

Re: Do You Remember Your First Q Forum Post?

TuesdayTaylor — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 23:05:15 GMT

Islandgrrl, I'm sorry about your experience way back when! Geez!

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islandgrrl — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 23:11:26 GMT

@TuesdayTaylor wrote:
I think mine was asking about some QVC beauty product, and I think I also had a couple about hosts, too! Both good and bad! haha. One thing I remember for sure was going to the WEN forum and asking for help and being blown away by how nice the Wenner's were and how much they helped me find my right formula. It felt good when a few months later I was able to help a few new Wenner's myself.

@TuesdayTaylor The WEN forum is one of the most welcoming places for new posters. There can be a bit of controversy because of the claims and counter claims over WEN products. But there are many amazing people like @bebe777 who jump in to help anyone and everyone. bebe reminds me of @lolakimono here in the fashion forum.

Re: Do You Remember Your First Q Forum Post?

bebe777 — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 23:28:52 GMT

@islandgrrl wrote:
@TuesdayTaylor wrote:
I think mine was asking about some QVC beauty product, and I think I also had a couple about hosts, too! Both good and bad! haha. One thing I remember for sure was going to the WEN forum and asking for help and being blown away by how nice the Wenner's were and how much they helped me find my right formula. It felt good when a few months later I was able to help a few new Wenner's myself.
@TuesdayTaylor The WEN forum is one of the most welcoming places for new posters. There can be a bit of controversy because of the claims and counter claims over WEN products. But there are many amazing people like @bebe777 who jump in to help anyone and everyone. bebe reminds me of @lolakimono here in the fashion forum.

@islandgrrl thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate them, and I'm glad that I've been helpful to you.

islandgrrl and @TuesdayTaylor I really like the Wen forum as well because folks are so welcoming and friendly. lol, I think I was a lurker for 3-5 years before I finally started posting to the Wen forum.

I hadn't done the MB thing in a a few years and so it took me a while to get my feet wet. -- I try to remember this when someone new asks a question in the forum. When I have the time I do my best to give them a welcome, make them feel comfortable, and let them know that it's an open forum (i.e. not cliquish). And I always heart posts from new posters to make them feel welcome. lol, I heart the stuffing out of the hearts function.

btw, hi to everyone in the Fashion forum!!

-- bebe

Re: Do You Remember Your First Q Forum Post?

jclark73 — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 23:39:06 GMT

What an interesting question. I really had to think about it in order to remember.

It was about 10 years ago. A group of ladies were posting about Dooney and Bourke handbags, and several posters got really upset because the posts about handbags were "ruining" the Fashion forum. It got so heated that the handbag ladies decided to start their own forum elsewhere, since they were so unwelcome here. I spoke up and said something like "Please don't leave, handbag ladies. I really enjoy reading your posts" They responded by asking me to join them. There are about seven or eight of us who still post together every day after all these years. The conversations have gone far beyond handbags by now, and we are all true friiends.

And now there is a dedicated handbag forum, and no one thinks it's weird at all . .lol

Re: Do You Remember Your First Q Forum Post?

islandgrrl — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 00:08:45 GMT

@jclark73 I absolutely remember the Dooney girls and how bummed out I was over their decision to post elsewhere. Their enthusiasm for the bags was infectious. And you are right: today there is a dedicated forum. I don't know why there have always been folks here who get irritated when people are enjoying themselves. Such an interesting, random sample of the attitudes that people can bring to any gathering.

p.s. Please tell the Dooney girls I said 'hello'!

Re: Do You Remember Your First Q Forum Post?

jclark73 — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 00:03:06 GMT

Islandgirl, I'll absolutely tell the Dooney girls you said hello. How fun that you remember.

Re: Do You Remember Your First Q Forum Post?

sandraskates — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 00:52:39 GMT

Oh yes, I do - lol.

I was one of two people who posted the same topic: we wanted to know where Antonella got a beautiful top she was wearing on a jewelry presentation.

It was not a QVC top. Several helpfful posters came back with suggestions of what make it could be. I did some further lookups upwon their suggestions and although I did not find the exact top, I think they pegged the maker. (I don't recall now what it was as this was a few years ago).

Re: Do You Remember Your First Q Forum Post?

MaggieMack — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 01:07:28 GMT

@sandraskates wrote:
Oh yes, I do - lol.

I was one of two people who posted the same topic: we wanted to know where Antonella got a beautiful top she was wearing on a jewelry presentation.

It was not a QVC top. Several helpfful posters came back with suggestions of what make it could be. I did some further lookups upwon their suggestions and although I did not find the exact top, I think they pegged the maker. (I don't recall now what it was as this was a few years ago).

@sandraskates@, that must have been before @lolakimono assumed her role on the fashion forum. She would have found it!

Re: Do You Remember Your First Q Forum Post?

MacDUFF — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 01:24:37 GMT

I lurked for a few years. Then, a few months before the changeover meltdown, I saw a "dress" on Nordstrom's site that was so ugly, so unbelievable that I had to register and post it in @gardensla's thread about horrible fashions (we're now putting those pics along with funny snarky comments in @lolakimono's What the Heck is THIS thread). It was a very expensive "dress" that looked like a big yellow square waffle with ugly red men's clodhopper shoes, I kid you not!!

Some of your posts reminded me that, the more things change, the more they remain the same LOL!

Re: Do You Remember Your First Q Forum Post?

ladyroxanne — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 01:26:16 GMT

my first post was in beauty and was a reply to someone asking if anyone had ever used la therapie beauty products. we had just returned from a cruise to alaska and that's the brand that they used in the salon to give facials and naturally i had to buy every product they made. i used them for several years. i stayed in the beauty forum for a long time before i ventured out to others.

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willdob3 — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 01:41:06 GMT

I don't recall what my first post was about. Now I will wonder forever... lol

I do recall that I joined on Halloween...despite the fact that the date is now 11/1.

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MacDUFF — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 01:46:04 GMT

Re: Do You Remember Your First Q Forum Post?

islandgrrl — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 01:54:10 GMT

@MacDUFF wrote:

HA! I see why this moved you to make your first post!