A Memorial to LL
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| Sun, 04-17-2005 - 1:09am |
It's been a while since I posted something of depth to the board. As some of you know I've had quite a few changes happen in my life and I had to step back and take stock, get some things in order.
But as I've sat here today surfing the board for previous posts, I've noticed something: There is a steady decline in the postings. Yes, I'm sure people are busy what with spring now here, work, home lives, children, etc. But I also remember that there was hardly ever a time where we didn't all come here to post, to share, to be together. This board was once a family - we shared everything, even our most sensitive and personal issues, just like sisters would if you will, and like some families I surmise, there was a rift that began and it's continued to widen like some horrific chasm, and it saddens me more than you know.
There are long standing members here with beautiful hearts, who have everyone here on the boards best interests at heart. And whatever has happened to cause the decline on the boards I would hope that it would be put aside so that we can get back to what LL was initially created to be: A place where everyone could come, share, commune, and make great friends. Because we all need people in our lives that genuinely care about us.
I've met some fantastic women on this board, and I'm so sorry to see them not posting for whatever the reason may be, and I would send out a call to you all to come back, make this board what it once was: A place to come and feel safe and cared about.
We have stepped away from that. There are not many places on the net where one can go and have good clean fun, share the depths of who we are, and feel that yes, someone out there truly DOES care! The net is a hot house of weirdos, pervs, and insane people that use this as a forum to find unsuspecting prey.
Here on LL this was never a fear. I've never feared posting because I knew even if I wasn't agreed with, I would still receive the love and support I was seeking.
We've all been through some pretty deep issues, and we have always supported each other.
That's what LL has always represented to me. I used to make this place one of my priorities. Everyday it was a start to my day, coming here, reading, sharing with my friends. And this board is dying. So, if we as women, and GAY women to boot, can't come together and be a family once more, then I guess this post will be a tribute to LL, for what it once was, and could have been. A memorial, because it is surely dying.
And I will miss it.
Hugs,
L.

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Lafaye, as usual you have such deep and meaningful post! Your words I treasure as you are able to speak what you feel. You summon the
Lafaye,
Your post was beautiful and I hope you will always feel safe and cared about when you post here.
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Lafaye,
I'm sorry you feel the board is dying. I strongly disagree. I won't repeat what Lea and Caly said about people being busy. What has made you feel like the board is dying? We seem to have a lively bunch of women posting regularly now. I guess I am just really confused by your post. At any rate, I do hope you'll continue to post and wish you all the best.
Hi Lafaye,
I can understand what you're talking about. I've been here at LL for a year, and I've seen the changes. The participation does change as the seasons go by. And sometimes, personalities do clash, but, usually, the clashing does stop, and the peace reigns again.
I do make a effort to let my knight come out and play, but when she's out there by herself, she just hangs out in her castle, and takes care of things inside. Love, if you wish to post something, please, don't hesitate. As you are a member of this community, you can post things as well. Every now and again, I try to leave a poem for people to read and enjoy.
(oh, and by the way, I've gotten over my laughing fit!)
Hugs!
Hugs,
Sebastian
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(((( LAFAYE )))))
This IS a fabulous board, hon. We
Well, I'm giving you lots of points for speaking your mind and opening up an interesting discussion.
Pieces of My Life
LOL Gigi!
Well when you're in need of another laughing fit you know who to call. I do the same thing, post poetry when I have one that I've written. The Writers Nook thread is alive and thriving I'm glad to see. Such wonderful work there...
And I'm glad to see that you see the changes too Gigi. I'm not saying it's something that's a forever happenstance. But, the boards HAVE changed. And yes, some of it is due to the seasons and busy lives.
I mostly post what I'm feeling through my poetry now here on LL.
But I know there are those here that would give me the support I need at any given time. I just remember a different time is all...one that I miss. Though I haven't posted, I've monitored the postings, and I've seen the change.
In any case, this post was just a remembrance of the fact that no matter what is happening I would hope we can remain the family that we used to be...
As simple as that. Thanks Gigi...you are indeed, a knight.
Are you chatting tonight?
Hugs...
L.
Am I chatting tonight? Yes, and I hope to see you there.
Kisses and hugs!
Hugs,
Sebastian
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Hey Nony! (HHHHHHHUUUUGGGSSS) right back.
Yes I know, and I agree with you wholeheartedly. I have a life too, as you've seen because I've not been here for a while. Gigi was gone for a while too, life happens.
I've just seen some things happen here that have truly hurt some of the board members. I'm not talking about personality clashes either. But never the mind, I just wanted those that have been hurt to know, there are still those of us here that truly love this board and the people on it.
They know who they are, and I won't say one more word about that. I just want the board to stay positive and healthy like it always has been. This board is one of the last great ones. I rather like knowing I have someplace to go when I'm happy or sad.
Thanks Nony!
Hugs,
L.
"It never hurts to point out that the purpose of this message board has been to provide women with a safe and supportive haven. One or two people alone do not make the board nor do they alone bear responsibility for seeing that it continues. As with most things in life, we only receive what we are willing to give."
Thanks for that Pam, as it reiterates what I was saying in the first place. And I'm actually glad to see that everyone is disagreeing as well as agreeing. We all see things differently. As I said in this post, lives get busy, spring is here. That's understandable. I was gone for a while myself. In a nutshell: This board is a haven and should always be so, whether it be one person posting or 100. The essence of this board seems to be withering, the original intent and purpose of it. That is what I mean. And if this is not the case, then I say EUREKA!!!
Hugs,
L.
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