Why you don't post more?

[MSammy]

For me it is fear of being flamed and rude responses. I know email and internet responses often come off sounding worse than intended but it still inhibits me from posting more often. You?

[lorekauf]

For me it is fear of being flamed and rude responses. I know email and internet responses often come off sounding worse than intended but it still inhibits me from posting more often. You?

Bingo...same with me. Some people can really be rude.

[fcorey]

Nah, maybe its because I've never met the people on CC, and I personally have a tendency to open mouth and insert my foot clear up to my knee :D . I do know what you mean, I've looked at some things I have posted and after I see how I could be viewed as being a bit of a jerk or been rude. I try to keep that in mind now. But if I've got a question I've always asked and for the most part I've gotten postive responses from people here.

[prescottbob]

Ahoy!
I don't know. I found this site this past Spring and have found the HAL bunch to be a 'family' of fairly 'straight shooters' in so far as information of HAL cruises. Yes, there are those that seem to have a 'chip' on their shoulders at times but by and large they are a pretty good group. My only advise would be to develop a 'thicker skin' or just ignore those reponses that offend you.
It's the human condition. And so it goes...
Be well and be sure to post when so inclined. Welcome aboard!

Bon Voyage and Good Health!
Bob:)

[MissWindyCity]

For me it is fear of being flamed and rude responses. I know email and internet responses often come off sounding worse than intended but it still inhibits me from posting more often. You?

Bingo...same with me. Some people can really be rude.

Don't let the few rude responses inhibit you! Just figure it's their problem if they are rude! I am usually pretty blunt and have a sarcastic sense of humor. I am sure sometimes things can come off wrong in print without the sarcastic tone of a voice. But for the most part I think most people appreciate the helpful information on here as well as some of the silly banter! And of course it's impossible for everyone to agree all the time!

Speak your mind and don't let others keep you from sharing!:)

[catl331]

For me it is fear of being flamed and rude responses.One way to avoid that until you get your "numbers" up is to ask more and answer less. :D

[localady]

I probably don't post as much because I am afraid of having the written word misinterpreted!:o I don't worry about flaming, as after 5 years I am pretty "flame-proof".;) I just hate to have people take my statement/opinion wrong because of my inability to write succinctly enough to not offend in this medium!:rolleyes:

[ldog]

Most of the time the questions that I can answer are already answered. I don't seem to get answers to my questions though.:confused:

[the2ofus]

Why don't I post more? Because there are only so many hours in a day and I have to occasionally leave the computer to do something constructive, creative or necessary.

Seriously though, I find that if I wait and read most of my questions are answered. I get more involved with posting if I have an upcoming cruise or an occasional issue appeals to me.

I've been flamed once or twice and it does sting, but it doesn't stop me from stating my opinion or sharing information.

Jon, sometimes a question falls down to the bottom of the board pretty fast, depending on the activity some days. If your question doesn't get answers, consider rephrasing it as a new question or, better still, add some clarifying information and see if you get a better response.

[IheartHAL]

For me it is fear of being flamed and rude responses. I know email and internet responses often come off sounding worse than intended but it still inhibits me from posting more often. You?

Me too, although I do get a lot of good information by just lurking on this board. There are some very prolific posters who won't hesitate to be a little condescending in their responses. I don't think I would voice strongly negative opinions here on the Holland America board without a fire extinguisher in hand. Such posts are frequently met with responses blaming the poster or with a Business 101 lecture.

That being said, the majority of posters seem very friendly and helpful, have a lot of great knowledge, and usually a pretty good sense of humor:)

[JimVrhovac]

Still work a 60 - 70 hour week and spend most of my evenings at home desk doing paperwork and read a lot but don't post much anymore.

Not afraid of being flamed BEEN THERE AND HAD THAT DONE TO ME

Try to put levity into my comments and give honest advise when asked for.

Will try to be on more and we have set up our cruise budgets for next five years and it should allow for 20 - 50 days cruiseing per year (hope)

Ruth and Jim

[leoandhugh]

Local Lady, with in excess of 3500 posts, it is hard to believe that you are in any way intimidated from posting. Bless you and keep up the good work, you have a lot to tell us all.:) :)

[MSammy]

Great responses so far--some made me LOL in recognition of my own feelinings. Love the ask more, answer less response--that one does it for me. But let's hear from more here. How about no spell check? LOL

[ekerr19]

For me, it's just there are so many more able to respond better than I - and some of it has gotten to be very old after a few years, but I still like checking in.

I don't spend near the time I here that I used to - there are only so many times I can explain, defend, discuss certain subjects. :)

[MSammy]

WOW! Just looked at my post and no repeat the no spell check thing!

[jtl513]

For me, it's just there are so many more able to respond better than I - and some of it has gotten to be very old after a few years, but I still like checking in.

I don't spend near the time I here that I used to - there are only so many times I can explain, defend, discuss certain subjects. :)I've only been a member 11 months, but your response is exactly the way I feel many days. I will often read just the original post of a thread and then exit.

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Still work a 60 - 70 hour week and spend most of my evenings at home desk doing paperwork and read a lot but don't post much anymore.

Not afraid of being flamed BEEN THERE AND HAD THAT DONE TO ME

Try to put levity into my comments and give honest advise when asked for.

Will try to be on more and we have set up our cruise budgets for next five years and it should allow for 20 - 50 days cruiseing per year (hope)

Ruth and Jim

Jim, Glad to see you back posting:)

For 2008 you should think of joining the CC Group doing the Eurodam out of FLL on Oct 18th. I would love to do some shopping with Ruth, we could see who could do the most damage to are CCards:D

[LAFFNVEGAS]

As you can tell by the number of posts that I have I too am not shy. I have been told by those that have met me I am type on the boards is how I am in real life:D I will say that I too feared being flamed in the beginning and I definitely was and not to say I will not again but I have learned to not let it bother me. This board really is a friendly family of people who enjoy cruising on HAL. Many love to assist new cruisers and those new to HAL.

[bepsf]

After 5-6 years, the questions have nearly all been asked before, numerous times.
Sometimes it's nice to sit back and let other folks share their knowledge too.

[jtl513]

After 5-6 years, the questions have nearly all been asked before, numerous times.The posters that annoy me are those who have obviously done little or no reading before repeating a question that has been beaten to death within the last month! :eek:

[wrecks]

For me it is fear of being flamed and rude responses. I know email and internet responses often come off sounding worse than intended but it still inhibits me from posting more often. You?

Seems that by the time my response is composed the same answer has been posted several times already - so why repeat? Really don't worry about the flames - if you post your opinion on the controversial threads there is always that possibility! I have been impressed with the coolness of the HAL board.
Rex

[TKandKK]

I don't post much because....

I've never been on a cruise before. :D

I check in about once a day just to LEARN from those kind folks who answer questions that I didn't even know I had. :p

[TKandKK]

I don't post much because....

I've never been on a cruise before. :D

I check in about once a day just to LEARN from those kind folks who answer questions that I didn't even know I had. :p

Testing my countdown clock....Just to get into the spirit. :)

[grannynurse]

After 4 years on this board I can say that i've only been flamed 3 or 4 times and twice I deserved it and apologized.
Just be yourself and don't let this medium intimidate you. You're just as welcome to post here as anyone else and I'm sure that your comments are as valid as anyone else's.
GN

[MercedMike]

After 4 years on this board I can say that i've only been flamed 3 or 4 times and twice I deserved it and apologized.
Just be yourself and don't let this medium intimidate you. You're just as welcome to post here as anyone else and I'm sure that your comments are as valid as anyone else's.
GN

Right on, Granny!

You know, I am one of those guys who blasts out with my opinion strongly. I think that a free and easy exchange of information and opinions with lots of different viewpoints is what makes this board useful.

What I DON'T think is that this board constitutes my group of friends or even my peer group, or that I need approval or affirmation from them. Frankly I don't care if anybody likes me or not. I guess that makes me pretty flameproof.

When I differ with someone's opinion, I say so. When someone differs with me, I am glad to hear from them. Having a different opinion is far different from flaming, IMHO. But it seems that some sensitive souls are deeply hurt to hear that not everyone feels the same way they do. I don't know what to say to them. I guess the free for all of internet boards is not for them.

What turns me off is the very few posters, and mostly not on this board, that have to try to turn it into something personal every time. There is one poster on a board I post on a lot who has a different viewpoint on a frequently asked question. Any time I venture to express my opinion on that topic, she screams like a stuck hog, gets her panties in a wad, and starts insulting me personally. But guess what -- I STILL express my contrary opinion every time the question comes up. I have just quit responding to her attacks. Eventually the mommytors get her.

Hey, you're all welcome to post here -- post count notwithstanding. It means nothing except loquaciousness and time on one's hands anyhow!:D

Go ahead, fire away!;)

[kryos]

For me it is fear of being flamed and rude responses. I know email and internet responses often come off sounding worse than intended but it still inhibits me from posting more often. You?
I don't worry in the slightest about being flamed. I always post with courtesy to others ... never personally attacking anyone. I feel this forum is designed for a sharing of ideas, just as all message boards are ... and that's the manner in which I use it. I feel I can air my feelings as well as learn from the opinions of others. Now if someone else chooses to use this board for other purposes, such as to personally attack or flame me, God bless 'em ... let them have their fun. Doesn't bother me in the slightest.

Blue skies ...

--rita

[Copper10-8]

Flaming? What flaming?;)

But seriously, I can deal with flaming as long as it doesn't get personal and/or nasty! There is no room for that here or anywhere. This is a pretty good board that puts out some pretty good info with a bit of humor here and there!:)

[luvcruisn']

I don't post that much due to:
1) time constraints
2) I usually use the internet late at night, and for some reason cruise critic often freezes when I try to post and nothing happens. By the next evening, everything on the topic has usually been answered by others, so there's no point in my replying to that post anymore.

[Seago2]

Laffnvegas- I like your new avatar!~

The reason I am posting less is because I am about to take my third cruise on the same ship and I have very few, if any, questions. I don't have the energy to respond to others' questions any more- usually they have been asked and answered by the time I see them. It's just been very quiet over at NCL.

I never posted so much in my life as I did over here before and after the Noordam cruise. We also had a very active roll call- this time we don't even have enough people for a meet and greet. There is a lot of banter over here that I'm just not a part of any more as the cruise was 8 months ago now!

It really seems as though everything has been covered at this point.:o

[Krazy Kruizers]

Flaming - doesn't bother me. Maybe I am too old to let those things have an effect on me.

[GmaPajama]

I think that a free and easy exchange of information and opinions with lots of different viewpoints is what makes this board useful. ....... What I DON'T think is that this board constitutes my group of friends or even my peer group

I absolutely agree about the free and easy exchange of information and opinions. I have used that as a guide in choosing cruises and have been pleased with my choices. I've also read things that have been helpful in areas other than cruising.

Personally, however, I feel a bit more attached to this group than MercedMike says he is. I've met a number of people through these boards, and enjoy the developing friendships. These are people that I believe really care about me and my interests - and I certainly care about them and theirs. Examples: 1) An offhand remark about puppies put me in touch with a lovely lady in Canada who shares an interest in the same breed I have. 2) A roll call person happened to live nearby - we met for lunch one day and have become great friends. I could go on, but you get the idea.

I totally enjoy these boards, and look forward to meeting more of you.

[Cruising-along]

For me it's probably 90% because there are so many others who know so much more than I and can say it better too, so why post on a subject I can't add to, and about 10% fear of flaming. But I'm very careful about what I say (or at least I try to be!) so the chances of getting flamed are pretty small for me, unless I have an off-day and really say what I think ;) I know that we all have the right to say what we think, as long as we don't insult individuals, but it would not be pleasant IMHO to be flamed by lots of people all at once as I have seen happen to others.
I have learned SO much in the short time I've joined CC, and appreciate all those who share so much with us newbies!

[jhannah]

I like to post if I think I can be helpful. I'm in agreement with Laura, that there are only so many times you feel like you can say the same thing. If a thread goes "claws out" then I simply abandon it and go on to something else.

[sail7seas]

:) I never get tired of talking about/reading about HAL and cruising. :)
Next best thing to being aboard. ;)

I've been attacked so many times, I wish I had a penny for each and I'd have enough for a free cruise. :)

[2forTravelin]

Usually, I only post if I have a question or if I know (from my own personal experience) the answer to a question. I don't really worry about flaming - but then I try to avoid the really hot topics.
And yes, I go over my replies multiple times looking for spelling errors - it drives me crazy if I post something with a typo.
cindy

[hammybee]

Many would say I post too much. :rolleyes:

I am flame retardant.

[Lynne Myrna]

[QUOTE=MSammy;11121954]For me it is fear of being flamed and rude responses. I know email and internet responses often come off sounding worse than intended but it still inhibits me from posting more often. You?[/QUO

Nothing would stop me from posting....& I only post when I have something important to say, or to answer a question, or to ask a question. I found the HAL board, & the CC members, to be the most helpful. I have never been flamed by anyone on the boards, & if I were....it wouldn't bother me in the least:) It would never inhibit me from posting.

Lynne:)

[RevNeal]

The posters that annoy me are those who have obviously done little or no reading before repeating a question that has been beaten to death within the last month! :eek:

Oh, heck, I don't mind that in the least ... after all, it has the delightful side-effect of giving us yet another opportunity to beat the question/topic to death on yet another thread. :D

Look at the resurrection of the Dress code debate, newly posted to the board. :) How many times have we gone around about Jeans in the Main Dining Room, and yet some of our most frequent posters -- who KNOW better -- are still talking about how Jeans are not allowed in the main dining room and how horrible it will be if such happens. The Dress code prohibition of jeans on Casual nights was cut at least a year and a half ago!

In the end, I'm convinced that we keep going around about such topics, like Dress Codes, precisely because we would rather actually be aboard ship WEARING the clothes and not just talking about them on this board. Since we can't be aboard a damship 365 days a year, this is the next best thing to being there. :)

[LAFFNVEGAS]

In the end, I'm convinced that we keep going around about such topics, like Dress Codes, precisely because we would rather actually be aboard ship WEARING the clothes and not just talking about them on this board. Since we can't be aboard a damship 365 days a year, this is the next best thing to being there. :)
Greg, You have hit the nail on the head. Despite what our opinions may or may not be and who we may disagree with, the one thing that is most certain is the majority of us would much rather be on a ship. So by posting it takes up that time till we can and at least we can talk about being on our faovirte DAM Ship:D

[Sea King]

I don't post much because....

I've never been on a cruise before. :D



if I didn't misread many of the comments to the thread Roz started, you'd be a perfect candidate to work for HAL in Seattle or Idaho!:D:D

[TKandKK]

if I didn't misread many of the comments to the thread Roz started, you'd be a perfect candidate to work for HAL in Seattle or Idaho!:D:D

LOL...So, you're saying I'm messing up my future career potential by going on a cruise in October?

I KNEW there was a catch. :mad: :rolleyes: :D

[sail7seas]

if I didn't misread many of the comments to the thread Roz started, you'd be a perfect candidate to work for HAL in Seattle or Idaho!:D:D


:D There 'ya go........roiling the waters!@!! Where's Mariner when we need him ? :)

[Sea King]

:D There 'ya go........roiling the waters!@!! Where's Mariner when we need him ? :)

good question

where is Mariner

maybe like at the Mariners' party, he's "busy booking another cruise":D

didn't mean to roil any water .. this time;)

[kakalina]

As many of you have stated, most of the time the question asked has been appropriatly answered and there is no need to throw my two cents in.
However, cruising is my addiction and my vice.:D I need to talk about it with others who share my disease. This site fulfills that need perfectly, if not always peacefully ;)

[sail7seas]

good question

where is Mariner

maybe like at the Mariners' party, he's "busy booking another cruise":D

didn't mean to roil any water .. this time;)

I hear 'ya'...... :D

[mere6373]

I do not post much for a variety of reasons. Many of the questions asked on this board are much better suited for someone more experienced than myself to answer. I also find that that when I do have something to contribute to a thread, it has already been posted by someone else.
BUT THE REAL REASON....is that I am a person that likes to observe, listen, people watch. I am like this in person so I think it influences how I act on this board. I have been a reader of this board for almost 2 years now and I check in almost daily to see what everyone is saying, but I am more comfortable keeping quiet and putting my 2 cents in only when I feel that I have something worthwhile to contribute.

Meredith:)

[JimVrhovac]

Could you send me or let me know where can get some information on the Eurocruise.

Ruth has calculated he cruise budget for next year and she will probably get frequent flyer miles from HAL for each of the next 5 years.

We have decided to start splurging and spending the retirement accounts so the check to the morticial will bounce.

Ruth andd Jim

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Could you send me or let me know where can get some information on the Eurocruise.

Ruth has calculated he cruise budget for next year and she will probably get frequent flyer miles from HAL for each of the next 5 years.

We have decided to start splurging and spending the retirement accounts so the check to the morticial will bounce.

Ruth andd Jim


That sounds like a good plan Jim, here is the link with the info about the CC Eurodam Group Cruise.
http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=546951

I would love to have you and Ruth join us on the Yum Yum Man Worshippers Cruise Feb 9th on the Oosterdam but there still is no Non Stop flights from Orlando.There is not one Non-Stop flight going out of Florida that goes into San Diego :(

[JimVrhovac]

What is going on then.

Ruth is having a hole burned in her pocked

She is considering the 10/18/08 cruise because "WE ARE NOT ON A CRUISE THAT MONTH"

The make Valium for flights

She has conned me into Sea of Cortes out of San Diego in Dec 2008 anyway.

Besides after she got her allowance she """"G A V E ME P E R M I S S I O N TO GET A NEW L A P T O P."

Ruth and Jim

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Jim, February 9th a large group of us are doing the Mexican Riviera on the Oosterdam. We named it the Yum Yum Man Worshippers Cruise:) I have set up a group cruise thru my TA but many have just booked with what ever TA they found a good price with and we are linking our booking numbers. So are this is the list that are booked, it is quite a large group of active HAL board CCers. This cruise started with localady and myself booking this together then it just took off from there.;) We have quite the active Roll Call and we already have Sean wearing Red Slippers;)

Yum Yum Worshipers

LAFFNVEGAS Lisa and Tom
Localady Sher and Bob
middle-aged mom Karin
SDHALFAN Valerie
werewolf Connie
Crescoia Ken (DH of Connie)
Marjeanne Jeanne and Huston
Tinknock50 Sean and Mom (Katherine)
Hammybee Lynn
seniormiss Jill
itwinkle3 Stacey and George
krosmon Kathleen
Cruznon Peggy and Fred
Solstice Kate and Jim
fcorey Frank and Michelle

[HeatherInFlorida]

I used to post all the time (as you can see by the number of posts:) ) ... and I've posted more recently because we have a cruise coming up. It used to be a lot of fun for me.

But I've tried too hard sometimes to go to bat for people I feel have been flamed or criticized unnecessarily. This is often misread.

The problem with message boards is we really don't know anyone here (except for some who have met on cruises) ... It's very easy to be misinterpreted, misunderstood. Sometimes we hurt people we don't mean to; sometimes it's the other way around.

In the end it's all words on a page ... it has no true laughter, or knowledge of what goes on with the person behind the keyboard. You have to have a pretty tough skin and I don't.

[lb0103]

As you can see by my number of posts and the time I have been in here, I am a lurker. I have actualy posted a few times recently because I have a HAL cruise coming up in Oct.

Years ago I was flammed on every comment I made it seems, so I still read but not post.

I have asked questions and had wonderful people respond. If I have asked a question beat to death it was most likely about the ship I will be sailing on and I only go a couple of pages back before I post.

I feel bad for the newbie when they ask about the dreaded "tipping" i.e. because I KNOW there are those that will make comments about previous threads.

So I will continue to lurk and enjoy the more humorous posts and keep my fingers off the keyboard when I disagree. We all have our own opinion and mine does NOT always agree with the majority. That doesn't make me wrong, just silent.

[NoNoNanette]

We all have our own opinion and mine does NOT always agree with the majority. That doesn't make me wrong, just silent.

I have found that "they" are the extremely vocal MINORITY. Don't sweat it, lb. ;)

(Cruise Critic is like a whole new world! It has little if any effect on the reality of cruising) :)

[Cruising-along]

It used to be a lot of fun for me.

But I've tried too hard sometimes to go to bat for people I feel have been flamed or criticized unnecessarily. This is often misread.


Heather I'm sorry to hear this. I've always enjoyed your posts, especially when you defend others, and I'm sure I'm not the only one. Many times you have been the voice of calm, and lots of us appreciate that!

[Cruising-along]

I have found that "they" are the extremely vocal MINORITY. Don't sweat it, lb. ;)

(Cruise Critic is like a whole new world! It has little if any effect on the reality of cruising) :)

We need more polls so some of the quiet ones can say their opinions anonymously without fear of getting flamed! ;)

[lb0103]

I agree, maybe I can hit 200 posts by 2010

[MSammy]

Many would say I post too much. :rolleyes:

I am flame retardant.

LOL!

[MSammy]

As you can see by my number of posts and the time I have been in here, I am a lurker. I have actualy posted a few times recently because I have a HAL cruise coming up in Oct.

Years ago I was flammed on every comment I made it seems, so I still read but not post.

I have asked questions and had wonderful people respond. If I have asked a question beat to death it was most likely about the ship I will be sailing on and I only go a couple of pages back before I post.

I feel bad for the newbie when they ask about the dreaded "tipping" i.e. because I KNOW there are those that will make comments about previous threads.

So I will continue to lurk and enjoy the more humorous posts and keep my fingers off the keyboard when I disagree. We all have our own opinion and mine does NOT always agree with the majority. That doesn't make me wrong, just silent.

I say lurk on! And speak up. I don't want to hear from the majority. I want to hear from you!

[HeatherInFlorida]

Heather I'm sorry to hear this. I've always enjoyed your posts, especially when you defend others, and I'm sure I'm not the only one. Many times you have been the voice of calm, and lots of us appreciate that!

Thank you, Carolyn. You can't know what that means to me.

We need more polls so some of the quiet ones can say their opinions anonymously without fear of getting flamed! ;)

I love polls!:) But I sure wish some of you wouldn't feel uncomfortable posting. This board is for everyone ... not just a few.

This is very nearly, or maybe is, my last post on the HAL board. I've really decided it's time to take a break from here. Sometimes you just have to step away ... you just know it's better for you.

But it should be fun. The HAL board has always been one of the best boards on CC. Everyone should feel comfortable posting. You know how they say "just do it"? Well, just post:D . It's not just for some, it's for everyone who loves to cruise and loves to talk about it.

[WillieF]

For me it is fear of being flamed and rude responses. I know email and internet responses often come off sounding worse than intended but it still inhibits me from posting more often. You?

I take it you are American! A Canadian, I really don't fear being 'flamed' but it has to be understood that nationalities do tend to express themselves differently - there are the Brits - Quote/


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Hi Everyone,
MSammy, a "Maisonette" is a very posh name for a semi detached house which is divided in two. It is more than a studio as there are 1/2 bedrooms along with a lounge, dining room and kitchen as well as the bathroom. The name originates from the French meaning small house "Maison" "Ette". There are hundreds of English words that derive from French origins. Lounge and origins being just two. If you want to know any more I can send you a comprehensive list of assorted rubbish for a once in a lifetime cost of $250:00. Cheap at half the price.............LOL

Best Wishes

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We don't have Maisonettes in Canada (at least I don't think so:)) - and a Studio here would be referred to as a Bachelor Apartment. Our 'sense of humor' is much like that of Brits!

Non-American posters (very much in the minority) tend to ID themselves - you Americans don't. A pity, I think we'd be more tolerant of each other if we knew the region (Canada or the U.S. of A) of North America from which we're coming.

Bit like the UK - not everyone, believe it or not, lives in England!! There Scotland, Ireland and Wales - all within the UK, (a.k.a. The British Isles) and we all express ourselves differently.

As cruisers, with favourite Lines, it's what makes CC a great 'sounding board'.

Now I await the 'flaming'!:rolleyes:

[Tricia724]

I respond to many posts......then after I read them through, I delete them.

I don't fear being flamed as much as I fear being misunderstood and in the worse case, offending someone, and it doesn't take a whole lot these days to offend someone. I have read what I consider fairly innocuous comments and then a couple of posts later, someone jumps all over the poster for one thing or another for something that doesn't make much sense to me.

Life can be tough and I don't want to make it tougher for anyone. I would never deliberately hurt someone's feelings or try to put them down, but sometimes trying to pick and choose words carefully and dance around strong statements just gets too much for me. Those are the posts I delete.

What's really nice about these boards, though, is that you can be away for quite a while and then jump back in when you like. Sometimes it's good to take a break. As long as I'm cruising, I'll be around.....but not always vocal.

[ore-ee-gun]

I do not post much for a variety of reasons. Many of the questions asked on this board are much better suited for someone more experienced than myself to answer. I also find that that when I do have something to contribute to a thread, it has already been posted by someone else.
BUT THE REAL REASON....is that I am a person that likes to observe, listen, people watch. I am like this in person so I think it influences how I act on this board. I have been a reader of this board for almost 2 years now and I check in almost daily to see what everyone is saying, but I am more comfortable keeping quiet and putting my 2 cents in only when I feel that I have something worthwhile to contribute.

Meredith:)


Exactly my reasons also.... Besides, I seem to be something of a threadkiller . :p

[Golfette]

I wasn't going to post on this thread, but after reading the most recent posts - MSammy, lb0103, Tricia 724, NoNo Nanette and especially HeatherinFlorida, I had to.

Heather, you have made me feel better so many times. Don't stop posting on this board. NoNo, you always bring a breath of fresh air into a topic.

I am a soon-to-be 1st time HAL cruiser. When I 1st booked my cruise, I was SOOO excited. I had a million questions. The questions didn't occur to me all at once, but several times every day. I was flamed for asking so many questions. One poster even asked if I had "a nervous disorder...". I left the board for a while but came back as my cruise draws closer. It is some of the "vocal minority" that makes it difficult to post. I have to keep reminding myself that they are a minority and will not reflect the majority of the passengers on my cruise.

[hammybee]

I am a soon-to-be 1st time HAL cruiser. When I 1st booked my cruise, I was SOOO excited. I had a million questions. The questions didn't occur to me all at once, but several times every day. I was flamed for asking so many questions. One poster even asked if I had "a nervous disorder...". I left the board for a while but came back as my cruise draws closer. It is some of the "vocal minority" that makes it difficult to post. I have to keep reminding myself that they are a minority and will not reflect the majority of the passengers on my cruise.

I would consider myself fortunate if the only thing some other posters speculated about me, was a potential nervous disorder.:eek:

You returned and brought sunshine to this board with your thread about what we enjoy most about cruising. I appreciate your perspective.

[Solstice]

I'm pretty new to cruising and have lots of questions. But I use the search function first. It's quick and easy and generally gives me several posts related to my question. I feel silly when I realize I've just posted a question about something that was recently discussed.

Partly I post because I need someone to talk to who is as excited about cruising as I am! This is a recent passion and I want to learn everything and talk about it to everyone! My DH is one of those strong, kind, silent types - very Scandinavian - and he doesn't get chatty about anything, much less vacation plans 6 months in advance.

I'm a very regular user of a garden forum and have found that group to be consistently courteous even when we disagree. New members are welcomed and an effort is made by all to answer their questions quickly so they don't feel left out. I have to admit, at the risk of being flamed myself, that I don't always see that same level of courtesy here. I suppose some people think they are being funny. Others seem to think they are so correct in their thinking that it's OK to slam those who don't agree with them. We need to remember that it's all 'opinion' and one isn't more correct than another, even when talking about such thorny subjects as clothing or food! I welcome differing opinions and believe they can always (almost always?) be presented in a pleasant, sharing manner. Most posters here do that but a few don't.

I applaud all those who stand up for other posters and who try to calm those who are rude!

Kate

[RevNeal]

Partly I post because I need someone to talk to who is as excited about cruising as I am! This is a recent passion and I want to learn everything and talk about it to everyone! My DH is one of those strong, kind, silent types - very Scandinavian - and he doesn't get chatty about anything, much less vacation plans 6 months in advance.

Kate, you reflect a large percentage of the reason why I post on these boards. While I don't have a "DH" :D it is true that the person with whom I normally cruise IS silent and doesn't get too excited about a cruise until we're a week or two from embarkation date. By then, of course, it's "too late" to do any real planning or buy shore excursions online or anything like that. He doesn't want to talk about the cruise because he's got "too many other things to do." I have too many other things to do, too, but that's WHY I post on the board so frequently. If I can't be aboard ship, I want to talk about it. :)

[HeatherInFlorida]

..................
Heather, you have made me feel better so many times. Don't stop posting on this board. NoNo, you always bring a breath of fresh air into a topic. .....

Thank you, Golfette:) . With this exception, I won't be posting for awhile ... just need a break which many do from time to time. I'm sure I'll write a review after my return from our cruise toward the end of theyer. In the meantime, my email (in my signature) is the same ... happy to hear from you anytime.

[cruiserhal]

For me, I enjoyed posting on the Connections section with other people who are going on the same trip as we did. Got to meet a lot of really nice people before the trip started and so when we met on-board it was like meeting old friends.

Also, time. I don't have time to read all the posts much less time to respond.

Can I spell that l-a-z-y maybe? Opps, I flamed myself. Keep smiling and cruising.

Hal

[watchdiva]

We tried HAL twice (Zuiderdam and Westerdam) - then decided to return to Freestyle on NCL. Our HAL experiences were great (we had an S suite) but unless the deal of a lifetime comes along, we probably won't repeat for a while. I've previously posted that the HAL forum can come across as a bit "clubby" and not very welcoming to "newbies" (JMHO).

I don't consider ANY forum members my "family" (cruise or otherwise) - I come to cc to read and benefit from the experiences of others and for that, these forums are great. If others want to share personal details about their life - that's their choice........but not everyone wants to read them.

I don't/won't get into "snit fights" and have no patience when a thread (whether it be dress code, tipping, etc) descends into a free-for-all.

I've belonged to these boards for a long time (5+ years-previously posting as seleneboss). Do I spend hours, hours, hours on these boards? Nope, I work, spend time with my husband, read, etc. Maybe 15 minutes a few times a week just to see if anything new is posted about ships/cruise lines that I may be interested in.

This is a great topic and I couldn't resist.

[Aussie Gal]

I post when I can answer a question or feel that I can help in anyway. I have never been flamed but then again if I don't agree with something that has been said, I will walk away. Life is too short for disagreements especially with people you really do not know.

As we are cruising with different cruise lines at the moment - not HAL -I only pop in here occasionally.

I too was sorry to hear that Heather will not be posting as much as she used to. She does bring a sensible perspective to a lot of posts on this Board.

Jennie

[travelingfast]

I am also a lurker. I like to read what others post, but some of the posters are so rude to others. I remember the rudeness to Golfette about asking a lot of questions. I thought this is what the board is for, to ask questions. I have seen where some people will post, and no one acknowledges them at all. I have also seen where some people sign up on their roll call and no one welcomes them. Then, one of the "clubbies" signs on, and everyone is so happy to have them onboard. That would make someone think twice about going to a CC meet and greet. I also remember someone posting as AAAmerican. People were really, really rude to him, and now I don't think he posts on the boards any more. I do enjoy Heather and NoNoNanette. They seem to tell it like it is. I'll continue to lurk!!!

[Cruising-along]

I am also a lurker. I like to read what others post, but some of the posters are so rude to others. I remember the rudeness to Golfette about asking a lot of questions. I thought this is what the board is for, to ask questions. I have seen where some people will post, and no one acknowledges them at all. I have also seen where some people sign up on their roll call and no one welcomes them. Then, one of the "clubbies" signs on, and everyone is so happy to have them onboard. That would make someone think twice about going to a CC meet and greet. I also remember someone posting as AAAmerican. People were really, really rude to him, and now I don't think he posts on the boards any more. I do enjoy Heather and NoNoNanette. They seem to tell it like it is. I'll continue to lurk!!!

I enjoy Heather and NNN's posts too. :) Unfortunately Heather is taking a break for awhile. :(

[hammybee]

I also remember someone posting as AAAmerican. People were really, really rude to him, and now I don't think he posts on the boards any more.

AAAAmerican still around and posts on other boards, Princess and Cunard. I think he sails on all the cruise lines. I enjoyed his posts.

[Sea Fan]

I enjoy Heather and NNN's posts too. :) Unfortunately Heather is taking a break for awhile. :(

I agree with you it's a shame Heather won't be on this site for awhile. I always know I will find a well thought out statement from her and a refreshing sense of humor.

I am really interested in taking a HAL cruise and feel sure I will in the future she is the reason we have decided to give it a try. I like hearing the negative as well as the positive about the ships. Sometimes that's extremely hard to do on the boards. She and a few others have let us know what to expect on HAL. I wasn't sure it would be a good fit for us but now I can't wait.

Dianne

[WELSH WIZARDS]

... Besides, I seem to be something of a threadkiller . :p
EKKK ....!! You kill threads. Is that allowed ?
That's a very useful skill to have.
How exactly DO you kill a thread, and does it suffer, I hope there is no pain involved. :eek:
Do you have to study for long, have a diploma, take exams, and what do you practise on before you progress to full on thread killing ?
__________________


To be serious for a moment, and answer OP ......everyone on these boards has written something someone else dislikes, but they also have helped, informed and inspired someone , and the most important, they may have brightened someones day .

[RevNeal]

Speaking of people who have disappeared recently, I don't think dakrewser/dave has posted in about 6 weeks. Is he off on a world voyage or something?

Dave's last post is dated June 28. I have no idea where he's disappeared to. Does anybody know?

[blythe]

I love to cruise and I enjoy reading everyone else's posts on the variety of subjects on these boards. Unfortunately, I do not have the opportunity to cruise very often. Because of this, I feel that my responses to many of the questions posed would be outdated and perhaps not of much value. For instance, our last cruise was on Mariner of the Seas in early 2006. I enjoyed that ship and that cruise very much but there are so many others who have sailed recently that any input I could give might not even be accurate any longer.
At any rate, I read these boards regularly and enjoy them very much. I simply often feel that there is nothing additonal I can contribute to some of the topics that are raised.

[LHC]

I love to read the boards and check in almost daily except weekends and sometimes weekends are better for me than weekdays...but unless I have free time, just do not post every time.

That said, as a cruise nears I do find myself posting more and then immediately afterwards give my report and read others too.

Linda

[WELSH WIZARDS]

I love to cruise and I enjoy reading everyone else's posts on the variety of subjects on these boards. Unfortunately, I do not have the opportunity to cruise very often. Because of this, I feel that my responses to many of the questions posed would be outdated and perhaps not of much value. For instance, our last cruise was on Mariner of the Seas in early 2006. I enjoyed that ship and that cruise very much but there are so many others who have sailed recently that any input I could give might not even be accurate any longer.
At any rate, I read these boards regularly and enjoy them very much. I simply often feel that there is nothing additional I can contribute to some of the topics that are raised.
Hi Blythe...please do not feel that you cannot post because you have not cruised for x amount of time. Unless you are giving specific information about a question on cabins, ship s, places, etc. then your input is as valid as someone who sailed last week. Most posting on CC is about opinion, impressions, experiences and yours are as relevant as anyone else's.

[Golfette]

Welsh Wizard I laughed out loud at your question re killing a thread. I'm sure it involves a great deal of pain! You have a great sense of humor. Ditto on the penguin "video" on your signature. Let's hear more from you.

[Krazy Kruizers]

WELSH WIZARDS

I love your video of the penguins!!

But of course why wouldn't I since we live outside of Pittsburgh, PA!!

[magictam]

Because of threads like this one
Nordam, Noordamm, Nordahm (http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=608435)

I general won't post unless I type it somewhere else where I can use spell check. Many times I almost reply, post etc but then I don't want to take the time (especially if I'm at work) to past it in a word document, run spell check and paste it back. So I just don't post.

Unfortunately spell check doesn't find when I've added a word or left a word out. Or when I use the wrong content, i.e.; two or too or to.

Happy cruising to all.

[WELSH WIZARDS]

Because of threads like this one
Nordam, Noordam, Fordham (http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=608435)
I general won't post unless I type it somewhere else where I can use spell check. Many times I almost reply, post etc but then I don't want to take the time (especially if I'm at work) to past it in a word document, run spell check and paste it back. So I just don't post.

Unfortunately spell check doesn't find when I've added a word or left a word out. Or when I use the wrong content, i.e.; two or too or to.
Happy cruising to all.

Hi, Magictan..........you post made me kind of sad...I would urge you to NOT stop posting because of possibly making spelling or typing errors. It is not how you contribute, but what you contribute that matters.
I have posted on the thread you mentioned the following comments.
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Cruise Critic Posting Rules.
Spelling and Grammar Errors It is important to remember that everyone makes mistakes at one time or another, and that there are many users who use English as a second language, especially on our Cruise Boards. There are also a number of people who suffer from learning disabilities and who have difficulty noticing their spelling mistakes. Do not make comments on the spelling and grammar of other users. It is simply not a productive expenditure of energies.
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Hi.
Someone on another thread has quoted this thread as the reason they do not like to post any more. I find this rather sad.
I realize most posts are tongue in cheek, and meant to be amusing, but please do not forget that the posts you are making fun of are posted by a person . Even spelling you may perceive to be correct, American English [?} can be scoffed at by others. eg. colour.

[RevNeal]

Because of threads like this one
Nordam, Noordamm, Nordahm (http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=608435)

I general won't post unless I type it somewhere else where I can use spell check. Many times I almost reply, post etc but then I don't want to take the time (especially if I'm at work) to past it in a word document, run spell check and paste it back. So I just don't post.

Unfortunately spell check doesn't find when I've added a word or left a word out. Or when I use the wrong content, i.e.; two or too or to.

I understand ... but keep in mind that nobody should really bother you about spelling. To do so is a violation of board policy, and when it happens it should be pulled.

While I've not gone back to the thread since I first glanced at it and posted a sarcastic one-word post to it ("Noordarn"), I had thought it was more tongue-in-cheek than serious. Perhaps I was wrong?

Don't let spelling concerns keep you away. AND ... you might try a browser that has an automatic spell-check built in. Safari for Mac does, and it's very helpful. There must be others for Windows.

[Later Note: The Welsh Wizard beat me to it ... :D]

[Cruising-along]

Welsh Wizards and RevNeal are right. And we ALL make mistakes. I just found one I made a few minutes ago. :o

[jtl513]

Someone on another thread has quoted this thread as the reason they do not like to post any more. I find this rather sad.I don't pay much attention to spelling in my posts, and occasionally a typo or plain misspelling slips through. I'll admit that sometimes when I'm typing and I'm unsure of a word I'll pick a different word. No one should worry about it, though.
... you might try a browser that has an automatic spell-check built in. Safari for Mac does, and it's very helpful. There must be others for Windows.Firefox does, and works on Win XP.

[RevNeal]

Firefox does, and works on Win XP.

Firefox and Safari both have Win XP and Mac OSX versions. :D

[Tinknock50]

Jim, February 9th a large group of us are doing the Mexican Riviera on the Oosterdam. We named it the Yum Yum Man Worshippers Cruise:) I have set up a group cruise thru my TA but many have just booked with what ever TA they found a good price with and we are linking our booking numbers. So are this is the list that are booked, it is quite a large group of active HAL board CCers. This cruise started with localady and myself booking this together then it just took off from there.;) We have quite the active Roll Call and we already have Sean wearing Red Slippers;)

Yum Yum Worshipers

LAFFNVEGAS Lisa and Tom
Localady Sher and Bob
middle-aged mom Karin
SDHALFAN Valerie
werewolf Connie
Crescoia Ken (DH of Connie)
Marjeanne Jeanne and Huston
Tinknock50 Sean and Mom (Katherine)
Hammybee Lynn
seniormiss Jill
itwinkle3 Stacey and George
krosmon Kathleen
Cruznon Peggy and Fred
Solstice Kate and Jim
fcorey Frank and Michelle

Lisa....can I take off the slippers now? They are really uncomfortable in the 112 degree heat!

[RetiredMustang]

I... I'll admit that sometimes when I'm typing and I'm unsure of a word I'll pick a different word...

John,

That reminds me of some advice I got decades ago from a journalism teacher in high school: "Know the difference between the words, but if your sentence or headline calls for using 'whom' instead of 'who', rewrite it." ;)

I just joined CC this spring and posted a lot at first, and I'm not generally afraid of giving my views. But, recently I've tapered off a lot from posting, because I have been traveling often lately for business and when I check in after a few days off the boards and see a thread that sounds interesting, you guys have run with it and gotten it up to several pages, with not much left for me to say! Now, I'm usually not seeing the threads on the front page because they are new so much as because they are a few days old but have been bumped up by a new post. This thread is one of them -- I've just read the whole thing. But, just because I'm not posting doesn't mean I'm not reading. Please keep commenting, because I enjoy your thoughts.

And good gracious, a lot of people have thoughts on some topics! The discussion I was part of starting when I asked Karin and hammybee just how the AYW thing was working on Noordam has gotten stickied, and has hundreds of replies and thousands of views! I never expected to see that.

The post on this thread by NoNoNanette and others along the lines of a majority/minority reminded me of an old quotation I had forgotten but just saw in this morning's Washington Times, by Marcus Aurelius: "The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane."

Ah, but who is to say which is which?

Dave

[WELSH WIZARDS]

John,
............And good gracious, a lot of people have thoughts on some topics! ......... has hundreds of replies and thousands of views! I never expected to see that.

The post on this thread by NoNoNanette....... reminded me of an old quotation I had forgotten but just saw in this morning's Washington Times, by Marcus Aurelius: "The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane."
Dave
Was Marcus Aurelius prophetic when he said .......
"observe too the continuous spinning of the thread and the contexture of the web. (from The Meditations) " Might he have predicted the Internet and Cruise Critic.... ! :)

[hammybee]

John,



And good gracious, a lot of people have thoughts on some topics! The discussion I was part of starting when I asked Karin and hammybee just how the AYW thing was working on Noordam has gotten stickied, and has hundreds of replies and thousands of views! I never expected to see that.

Dave

Who knew Dave? Who knew? :D It still has a long, long way to go to achieve the status of the new VISTA build, Zuiderdam, way back when.

[Lynne Myrna]

I used to post all the time (as you can see by the number of posts:) ) ... and I've posted more recently because we have a cruise coming up. It used to be a lot of fun for me.

But I've tried too hard sometimes to go to bat for people I feel have been flamed or criticized unnecessarily. This is often misread.

The problem with message boards is we really don't know anyone here (except for some who have met on cruises) ... It's very easy to be misinterpreted, misunderstood. Sometimes we hurt people we don't mean to; sometimes it's the other way around.

In the end it's all words on a page ... it has no true laughter, or knowledge of what goes on with the person behind the keyboard. You have to have a pretty tough skin and I don't.


Heather.....I have enjoyed all of your posts, & have found you very informative....please don't stop, it would be our loss.

Lynne:)

[RetiredMustang]

Was Marcus Aurelius prophetic when he said .......
"observe too the continuous spinning of the thread and the contexture of the web. (from The Meditations) " Might he have predicted the Internet and Cruise Critic.... ! :)

WW, Now you've gotten me rediscovering The Meditations -- thank you.

Yes, he said that, but he also said: "How much time he saves who does not look to see what his neighbor says or does or thinks."

I don't think I've saved much time today...:rolleyes:

Dave

[cruisecache&squash]

I used to post but was rudely and personally attacked by several people in a thread I started. I wasn't even attacked for the question, but moreso for my own personal situation that led to my question. Fortunately the mods deleted the offensive posts and locked the thread but I doubt I'll ever ask another question on these boards. At least nothing that has anything to do with my personal life. Actually I quit coming here at all for a while and only recently started reading these boards again. Thank goodness for ignore lists. :(

Most people here are nice, though. It's a shame a few bad apples can spoil the barrel.

[jtl513]

I used to post but was rudely and personally attacked by several people in a thread I started.
You piqued my curiosity, and I went and found your Dec thread about EG and the meddling TA. Now I am curious about the cruise you have coming up in November. Is this you and Mom again, and has it been kept hidden from EG? What happened with complaints to either of the TAs, or the ASTA?
Most people here are nice, though. It's a shame a few bad apples can spoil the barrel.Yes, unfortunately, there's a few that can almost always be counted on to attack. :(

[seacats]

As you can see this is only my second post. I am a lurker at heart, not good with the written word. Cruising is a passion and I love reading everything about it. Lucky for me DH gets just as excited as I do about
cruising, no matter how far away the reservation.:)

[WELSH WIZARDS]

As you can see this is only my second post. I am a lurker at heart, not good with the written word. Cruising is a passion and I love reading everything about it. Lucky for me DH gets just as excited as I do about
cruising, no matter how far away the reservation.:)
Why do you believe you are not good with the written word. ? You conveyed to me your reluctance to post, and the reason why, and you also conveyed you and your husband's love of cruising , and you interest in CC. all with a few short words. Worked ok for me . :)

[magictam]

Welish Wizards, Revneal and Cruising-Along
Thanks for your kind words of encouragement. I really appreciate them.

Thanks to everyone on these threads who have offered great advice and suggestions for us new cruisers. I'm more excited than nervous about my first cruise due to the members of CC.

I'm almost into the single digit countdown till I board the Noordam. Can't wait.:D

[Sea Fan]

As you can see this is only my second post. I am a lurker at heart, not good with the written word. Cruising is a passion and I love reading everything about it. Lucky for me DH gets just as excited as I do about
cruising, no matter how far away the reservation.:)

Seacats, I agree with Welsh Wizards, I understood you perfectly. I have been a bit embarrassed with the way some of my posts turn out but except for a few everyone has been great. So post if you love cruising these boards are where you want to be. If you feel you're being attacked there is really no need to answer the poster, just move on. Almost everyone just wants to help each other out.

Dianne

[Sea Fan]

I'm almost into the single digit countdown till I board the Noordam. Can't wait.:D

You're going to have a ball!!!!

Dianne

[victorm385]

I enjoy reading the threads but by the time I get home from work they are
three or four pages long and most people have moved on to newer posts.

[MSammy]

Very interesting responses! I totally understand the spell check thing. I have Safari but can't find the spell check. I also feel I've been responded to rudely--I wonder if I really have or it is just the nature of email/internet--people reply not meaning to be rude but the medium (internet) has them come off this way. Such thoughful responses here, I would hate not to hear from most of you again...or only rarely. Let's keep talking...

[RevNeal]

Very interesting responses! I totally understand the spell check thing. I have Safari but can't find the spell check. I also feel I've been responded to rudely--I wonder if I really have or it is just the nature of email/internet--people reply not meaning to be rude but the medium (internet) has them come off this way. Such thoughful responses here, I would hate not to hear from most of you again...or only rarely. Let's keep talking...


MSammy, you can turn on your spell check in Safari by going to Edit in the Menu bar and selecting "Spelling". In the "spelling" pull-down you should select: "Check Spelling as You Type." If you want to run a full spell check of a text before you post it (just to make sure) you go to "Spelling" and select "Check Spelling."

With "Check Spelling as You Type" turned on the browser will automatically identify misspelled words (it underlines them in red). You then click on the questioned word using control+click and then select "look up in dictionary." It will also often supply alternative spellings if you've gotten close to the correct spelling.

[cruisecache&squash]

You piqued my curiosity, and I went and found your Dec thread about EG and the meddling TA. Now I am curious about the cruise you have coming up in November. Is this you and Mom again, and has it been kept hidden from EG? What happened with complaints to either of the TAs, or the ASTA?(

Hi jtl513! Are we allowed to say EG? LOL. Actually, this upcoming cruise is me and my husband! He's going on his first cruise so this'll be a whole different kind of cruise. Mom is more social and involved in every ship activity and collecting dam dollars and DH is more laid-back-in-a-deck-chair type. He gets seasick easily so it's taken quite a while to convince him to go. I'm especially looking forward to HMC with him. I think we're going to rent bikes and go on a nature walk.

Mom called her TA when we got back and told her how displeased she was. I never officially complained about it since mom still likes her TA and I would have been not as nice about it since I never had any dealings with her. The implication was that EG was rude and demanding to the TA, so she just made the change to shut her up. The TA apologized and my mom was okay with that, so I just dropped it.

All's well, though. Mom and I are going to Vegas, Grand Canyon and Death valley next month and I am looking forward to that every bit as much as a cruise! I know she and I will have a great time together! Oh, and she hasn't said a word to EG about it! ;)

Thanks for asking, jtl513. I like that we both have towel animals for our avatars! :)

[jtl513]

Thanks for asking, jtl513. I like that we both have towel animals for our avatars! :)I decided to use the monkey after seeing someone else's towel animal avatar ... maybe yours? :confused:

[madelinerose]

Used to post like a fiend. No longer. Reason? Redundancy.

[RuthC]

Why you don't post more?
I'm doing the best I can! ;)

[fcorey]

I'm doing the best I can! ;)

After all, some time must be set aside for chocolate... :)

[LuvsDamships]

For a couple of years I used to post on the Cunard board under a different name, and a few times here on HAL. Not much but some. Then I fell out of posting and after changing e-mails I lost my old screen name and pass code. So I'm on new again.

Now that I'm getting ready to cruise on HAL again I've decided to join the fun and start posting!

[LuvsDamships]

I think I can add another reason why I quit the board for a while and have only just now re-joined.

Posts that vanish for no reasonable reason.

Let's see how long this one lasts.

[ekerr19]

I think I can add another reason why I quit the board for a while and have only just now re-joined.

Posts that vanish for no reasonable reason.

Let's see how long this one lasts.


David -

You must learn to post in a way that does not cause ire or raise hackles... and it takes a bit of time here - watch, observe - and though I've been known to piss off many, (regretted/loved it....) it's simply not worth it in the end.:)

Good Luck, my friend. ;)

[Copper10-8]

David -

You must learn to post in a way that does not cause ire or raise hackles... and it takes a bit of time here - watch, observe - and though I've been known to piss off many, (regretted/loved it....) it's simply not worth it in the end.:)

Good Luck, my friend. ;)


You did what?;)

[ekerr19]

You did what?;)

You heard me John, lol!!!... I pissed 'um off!!!! Dagum it! :eek:

However, it's simply not worth it to me these days... so I gave up. :)

[RevNeal]

Dave, what did I miss?

Laura, Dave has been reading here for years. He used to post, about 2 years ago, but quit the board and cancelled his CC-account out of frustration on how he was treated. He's been a lurker ever since, something I found out on the Ryndam last March when I met him and his sister and his sister's kids. His remarks indicated that he knew what was going on on the board.

In response to your statement, what ire did he cause or who's hackles did he raise? My ire is frequently "caused," and my hackles are often "raised," but I don't go whining to board Monitors.

[Vic The Parrot]

Laura, Dave has been reading here for years. He used to post, about 2 years ago, but quit the board and cancelled his CC-account out of frustration on how he was treated. He's been a lurker ever since, something I found out on the Ryndam last March when I met him and his sister and his sister's kids. His remarks indicated that he knew what was going on on the board.





In some ways, I really can't blame him.

Welcome back, Dave .....

[missygirl]

After 5-6 years, the questions have nearly all been asked before, numerous times.
Sometimes it's nice to sit back and let other folks share their knowledge too.

I agree...sometimes I read the thread and think about how I will answer but someone has already written it just as I would have.

Also when I found CC I soaked it up and spent hours reading through the threads past and present and felt ready to start posting. One of my first posts a certin person let me have it because I had made a complaint about a issue onboard that I had experienced. Even to this day when I see their name come up I won't join in too often. This person seems to post a lot of grouchy posts.

Overall I enjoy CC, log on almost every day and love to just sit, read and unwind after a stressful day at work.

Missygirl

[MySmoochy]

MSammy and Miss_Windy_City, I'm with both of you. First, I'm sarcastic by nature. Second, I take things too personally and don't like getting flamed. So my (few) posts come off as apparently rude to some people and I don't like to deal with the hostile responses. It's a shame. I might have good info to share (if you can get past the wisecracks :D).

[LuvsDamships]

Thanks, Vic. I remember you from before.

ekerr19, I will try to be more carful in posting from now on.

[RuthC]

ekerr19, I will try to be more carful in posting from now on.
:confused: I haven't seen much from you, but so far I've seen nothing that you need to "be more careful" of.

[Vic The Parrot]

Thanks, Vic. I remember you from before.





I hope in a good way ..... :D :) ;)



And you're very welcome

[Copper10-8]

I hope in a good way ..... :D :) ;)



And you're very welcome

Dude, everybody remembers you in a good way!

[jtl513]

One of my first posts a certin person let me have it because I had made a complaint about a issue onboard that I had experienced. Even to this day when I see their name come up I won't join in too often. This person seems to post a lot of grouchy posts.On one of my first posts, after I had been a member just a couple of weeks, I was jumped on by one of the long-time regulars. Since then I've noticed he often gives snide or harsh replies to new posters, but not to any old-timers.

[GmaPajama]

Maybe I'm just too sensitive to post more. This morning I saw a thread I wanted to contribute to - but then noticed a remark that I found offensive. For me, it's easier to ignore the whole thread than to try to craft an appropriate response. I don't like confrontation, so usually take the easy way out:

Often by switching to the HAL website and looking for more cruises. :D

[madelinerose]

On one of my first posts, after I had been a member just a couple of weeks, I was jumped on by one of the long-time regulars. Since then I've noticed he often gives snide or harsh replies to new posters, but not to any old-timers.

John, you know, this has always amazed me. We have several friends and relatives who have been crusing for 20-30 years. They had never heard of CC until I mentioned it and have absolutely no interest in this site whatsoever. They book a cruise, travel the world, have a fabulous time and never in a million years would think to delve into the topics posted here.

I've read that CC represents approximately 1% of cruisers, so.....

Why do so many CCers assume that a first time poster has never been on a cruise?

Sorry for the OT.

[bicker]

Part of it, I suspect, is the mean-spirited disrespect regularly shown to folks who voice a perspective that is contrary to dominant clique in residence. Comparatively few people figure it is worth the bother to say something online faced with that kind of lack of consideration of others. :(

[xpcdoojk]

Or maybe it is that what they say is so obscurely mean spirited that they really don't know if someone agrees or disagrees with them that they don't know which way they should post. :D Hence they post less.;)

Good grief.

jc

[HeatherInFlorida]

Or maybe it is that what they say is so obscurely mean spirited that they really don't know if someone agrees or disagrees with them that they don't know which way they should post. :D Hence they post less.;)

Good grief.

jc

That actually makes sense to me.:)

[Vic The Parrot]

Part of it, I suspect, is the mean-spirited disrespect regularly shown to folks who voice a perspective that is contrary to dominant clique in residence. Comparatively few people figure it is worth the bother to say something online faced with that kind of lack of consideration of others. :(



You hit the nail right on the head. ;)

[LuvsDamships]

You hit the nail right on the head. ;)

Contrary to what is frequently expressed by those who don't like this so-called "dominant clique," this mean-spirited disrespect also fires at that "dominante clique" from some of those who have branded and labeled and characterized them the "clique."

Its also the "lets choose sides" mentality that is also part of why I dropped out of posting. I got tired of being bashed as a "HAL supporter" from one end and "disloyal to HAL" from the other. Its not from everyone here, on either side, but it is some on both.

[Vic The Parrot]

Contrary to what is frequently expressed by those who don't like this so-called "dominant clique," this mean-spirited disrespect also fires at that "dominante clique" from some of those who have branded and labeled and characterized them the "clique."

Its also the "lets choose sides" mentality that is also part of why I dropped out of posting. I got tired of being bashed as a "HAL supporter" from one end and "disloyal to HAL" from the other. Its not from everyone here, on either side, but it is some on both.


I can relate to that in many ways, my friend. Kinda makes me wonder why this board is called "Cruise Critic" if you can't do any critiques on cruises ....

So now I just go with the flow ... in and out with the tide. ;)
Enjoy your weekend

[Vic The Parrot]

Dude, everybody remembers you in a good way!



Thanks John ... I needed that :)

[Chivalrygirl]

Yep and then there is the part of the clique, that totally ignore you, even after months and months. You know who you are, and I know who you are, but if it makes you happy be like that, I don't give a continental hoooot. I guess you small minded galahs have something to do with disappearing threads and posts. Well for your small minds and your own information I don't give a rats tail.

I got my gun, just don't cross HM path :p

and even better I have some really good mates in this virtual world we all live in :eek:

[Vic The Parrot]

I guess you small minded galahs have something to do with disappearing threads and posts. Well for your small minds and your own information I don't give a rats tail.

I got my gun, just don't cross HM path :p

and even better I have some really good mates in this virtual world we all live in :eek:


YEAH!!! :D

[diveoz]

My answers to the OP's question:

I have nothing to add to cruising questions and comments as I am learning.

Answers to most of my questions can be found using the search function. If I asked every question that comes to mind without searching first I would get my posting numbers up. I choose the search function instead.

Finally, I'm not on this BBS, or any other, looking for a fight, so I keep my opinions to myself on the hot-button issues...

[fcorey]

Part of it, I suspect, is the mean-spirited disrespect regularly shown to folks who voice a perspective that is contrary to dominant clique in residence. Comparatively few people figure it is worth the bother to say something online faced with that kind of lack of consideration of others. :(

Sadly I think you're probably right, I am generally disappointed by personal attacks on posters who take the time to post their opinion. A bit over a year ago I joined CC in anticipation of our first cruise in over 5 years. I needed information to help my decision and I found a huge amount here and some nice poeple. I dont always agree with everyone, but I enjoy posting and reading posts. However I can see how intimidating it can be for new people, I was there not that long ago. I just think its sad that some posts degenerate in that way

[HeatherInFlorida]

There are those who post "why can't we all just get along?" and everyone laughs and thinks that's a riot.

I sincerely don't understand why there have to be 2 "sides". Why can't we be a community of people who love to cruise and love to talk about it? There's no right or wrong, no good or bad ... it's all just our own experience, our own opinion which is highly subjective.

No one cruise line hung the moon and we all have our favorites. I really like to read all opinions and then form my own views from my own experience.

Over the past few weeks, I took a massive step back from posting. I wasn't going to post at all, but then I just decided sometimes "less is more" :) .

[Cruising-along]

There are those who post "why can't we all just get along?" and everyone laughs and thinks that's a riot.

I sincerely don't understand why there have to be 2 "sides". Why can't we be a community of people who love to cruise and love to talk about it? There's no right or wrong, no good or bad ... it's all just our own experience, our own opinion which is highly subjective.

No one cruise line hung the moon and we all have our favorites. I really like to read all opinions and then form my own views from my own experience.

Over the past few weeks, I took a massive step back from posting. I wasn't going to post at all, but then I just decided sometimes "less is more" :) .

Welcome back Heather, I missed you. :)

[Copper10-8]

Can't we all get along?;)

[fcorey]

Can't we all get along?;)

I'll drink to that, wang wang anyone? ;)

[NoNoNanette]

I'll drink to that, wang wang anyone? ;)

I'm thinking MOJITO, baby! :D (babies) ;)

[Copper10-8]

I'm thinking MOJITO, baby! :D (babies) ;)

Mojita's are muy bueno, girlfriend;) It just takes a while to chew and swallow the mint leaves:eek:

[Aussie Gal]

There are those who post "why can't we all just get along?" and everyone laughs and thinks that's a riot.

I sincerely don't understand why there have to be 2 "sides". Why can't we be a community of people who love to cruise and love to talk about it? There's no right or wrong, no good or bad ... it's all just our own experience, our own opinion which is highly subjective.

No one cruise line hung the moon and we all have our favorites. I really like to read all opinions and then form my own views from my own experience.

Over the past few weeks, I took a massive step back from posting. I wasn't going to post at all, but then I just decided sometimes "less is more" :) .

Heather,

As usual you have hit the nail on the head. We all love cruising or we wouldn't be here so why can't we all agree to disagree occasionally when we read something about a cruiseline or ship that we liked. Everyone has a different perspective and experience and some are better than others. I originally joined to learn more about cruising and the knowledge gained has been well worth it but I do hate it when people start to get personal and attack other posters.

Jennie