A Memorial to LL

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Registered: 08-08-2003
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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Registered: 08-08-2003
Sun, 04-17-2005 - 2:03pm

Cool Beans!
I"ll try to make it before it gets too late.

Smooches!

L.

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Registered: 08-08-2003
Sun, 04-17-2005 - 2:07pm

Hi Lea,

You music hound you!

I agree: life happens. I hope the board will continue, and I'm sure it will. I just miss certain things about LL. And that's all my post was about. It's a haven for us, and I spoke of what I felt, nothing more, nothing less.

And I'm actually glad to see so many disagree. It tells me the life of this board does indeed live on!

Hugs,

L.

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Registered: 01-23-2005
Sun, 04-17-2005 - 7:08pm

Hey Shonda.


Thankyou for posting this thread. You have awakened a few feelings in some of our posters, and I love to see something like this spark a friendly conversation.


I agree with everything Caly, TiNG, Nony, and Pam pointed out. I also wanted to add that the LL board - while it may have slowed down a bit - is still one of the most visited boards on all of iVillage. For that I am proud!


I will admit that I did not disclose everything that I am going through right now in my post the other night - there are things that I need to remain private. But I do feel that this has been a very warm and inviting place to visit and find support for the things I do wish to discuss, and I have no intention of leaving.


Thankyou for continuing to believe in our community. Your words mean alot to me.

~ Proud Co-cl of Lesbian Life


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Registered: 12-16-2003
Mon, 04-18-2005 - 8:58am

I see the board as having a life and a personality that reflects the people who make it what it is.

Kim
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Registered: 01-31-2005
Mon, 04-18-2005 - 9:08am

Very well said, Kim.


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