Not to be repetitive

[OSiddals]

Hi Folks,

I am amazed that neither board has really picked up that much since the big CRASH of '06. Could it be that most folks got well or broke the habit of checking in?

I hearken back to the times of '01 or so where this place would fill pages in a day.. Things would blow up, threads would be written about threads that had been deleted or locked ,battles would be joined and the whole mess cleaned up in a business day.

I mean things slowed down a whole lot when the moderators moved to lessen the conflicts a while back but this is a whole new slow...

Owen

[Mia]

Yes, I remember those days. Can't believe some of us are still have after all these years! lol

My guess is that many people got used to not having the board, so have broken their routine of checking in and moved on.

[Rick]

Sometimes I wonder if the long crash recovery might have been to shake out some of the people who were addicted. Some other areas of this board seemed to have the fight club thing going lol.
Anyway, I still come here.

[OSiddals]

Pretty much what I've been thinking, Rick. In its heyday this site had a huge amount of people hovering around. I was and guess am one of them. I got a lot of comfort here when I was at my craziest and as I got less worried... not better... but less worried the contentious types were darned interesting.

It is good that people have gotten out of the habit and moved along...

Hope the ankle is healing up and the wood is plentiful!

Owen

[Matuboo]

This board, even before the crash, in relation to 2001, 2002 or 2003 had about 10 perecent of the traffic as it did in those early years, where there were probably over 100 posts per day, at least 50. When I first came to BT in late 2002 it was larger than life, almost too crowed, there were many cliques and I think at that time, a lot of people were sort of ignored. I never posted much so I didn't expect much but I know this was discussed by several members (although it didn't occur to me personally). My life never revolved around the forum but I know for some people, it was home.

Now, you are correct in that it's almost completely dead. I think a lot of people relalized that they were getting too wrapped up in BT and needed to live their life, I wish them the best. I would like to think that they all stopped twitching! As for the rest of the people that seemingly have not found us yet, I'm not sure. You would think by now they would know that the site was back up, I never had a lot of contacts here but knew instantly, via an email from a friend. Hope it picks up a little for the sake of those who need help!

I have heard from at least 4 or 5 people who were regs at one time who have no intention on returning, don't really know why.

[GaBelle]

I was one of the regulars back then...I know this place helped me out tremendously pre-diagnosis. There were so many nights I couldn't sleep, and I knew I could come on here and find someone to "talk" to. For me, things still aren't great healthwise, but I do have a diagnosis, follow the proper regimes and go on.
I still check back in every few days...at least to read posts and see how everyone is. I keep in touch by e-mail with a few friends from here. If I see someone I think I can help, I chime in.
Even before the crash, I'd started limiting my time here the last couple of years. When I'm not at work or doing for my family, I rest...and rest, and rest!
I will never forget this place though or the help that I received here. There are so many names I'll never forget and who stay on my prayer lists.

[mamafigure]

It's funny, I had weaned myself off the old board, too. It seemed that I no longer recognized anyone, and my health had stabilized. However, when I got sick this summer and there was no place like this to come to, I felt very alone.

Mama

[Matuboo]

I was one of the regulars back then...I know this place helped me out tremendously pre-diagnosis. There were so many nights I couldn't sleep, and I knew I could come on here and find someone to "talk" to. For me, things still aren't great healthwise, but I do have a diagnosis, follow the proper regimes and go on.
I still check back in every few days...at least to read posts and see how everyone is. I keep in touch by e-mail with a few friends from here. If I see someone I think I can help, I chime in.
Even before the crash, I'd started limiting my time here the last couple of years. When I'm not at work or doing for my family, I rest...and rest, and rest!
I will never forget this place though or the help that I received here. There are so many names I'll never forget and who stay on my prayer lists.


Glad you found a home here. If you don't mind my asking, what is your diagnosis? As I said, I frequented the forum but it's been a few years and must have missed it. I hope it's nothing too serious and I'm sorry you're not feeling well. On the other hand, it sucks not having any answers, I know from personal experience.

[lexiathedragongirl]

Like GaBelle I reached a point where I was only checking in occasionally and keeping in touch in other ways with people. Although still in limbo in many respects I am at peace with things, so not the frantic need to find answers. Just resignation :rolleyes:

I am happy to pop by when time allows, and stick my dib in. Mainly because I am a nosy parker :D.

[Matuboo]

Mainly because I am a nosy parker :D.


Never heard that expression before except in a movie, Good Will Hunting (the lovely Minnie Driver I think).;)

[GaBelle]

Matuboo,
I have Myasthenia Gravis along with fibromyalgia. I "manage" the fibro fairly well, but the MG tends to kick my butt fairly often! Things have gotten better the past few months with IVIG every 6 weeks plus loads of meds every day. I'm also learning to rest...sort of!