Originally posted by clouds R²:
Originally posted by Bags:
In my first few months of posting, I felt very hurt a few times -- on a personal level, as if someone had said something horribly rude to my face, in front of a crowd of people.
Poor thing...
Yet you stuck around because you're a glutton for punishment? If I was that offended I'd go elsewhere. What's the story?[/b]
I'm not sure if you're really curious, but it was a no brainer for me to stick around, though I wavered back and forth between only lurking and posting for a year or so. There were a couple people pelting me with snide remarks, but that was by far a minority (and as I stated, happened just a few times). Still, I wasn't super familiar with all things internet, so it was odd for me and I felt hurt a couple times. Obviously, I got over it.
But on the flip side, it was so invigorating to be talking to people about music I like, find out about new music, and talk about the bands that were actually coming through town. I can't remember who said it in another thread, but while I was always a music fan and concert goer, I easily go to three or four times more shows now than I used to. I find out about things I wouldn't have, I get intrigued by others excitement and want to check it out, just generally I buy more music, etc.
I decided that I didn't want to meet some people offline, though. The people I have met are great, and it's pretty cool to know I can go to a show alone and likely run in to someone I know (and like!).
