lurker comes out of the closet

[nmwinn]

I think that now some of the BIG voices are gone there will be more of this occurring. There are lots of us out there, who like Allie, feel that there is no need to be redundant. I personally don't feel there is value in saying something just to be "heard". I want to contribute when I think it will be valuable.

Every time there has been a big shake-up around here things fall into place a little differently and new voices step out of the dark. I tried to come up with an analogy for this but I haven't had enough coffee yet.

I'm excited about the changes and while sad to see a lot of these people that I have learned from go, I choose to look at it positively. It just makes room for others with a different perspective.

Flower On!

Nicole

 

[lori042499]

First, welcome out of the closet and into the light....

Second, even if a question is answered it is great to hear the words from others, just to get to know you and put and idea together of who you are and where you philosophys lie...You will also learn that you can build actual real relationships with people of like mind or opposite mentalities who will become assets beyond your imagination(yet another plus to the FC pluses, if you are keeping track)


I look forward to hearing more from both you and Alpine....please throw out your ideas, the worst that can happen is you are laughed at(just joking)...

 

[LJVF]

Allie, I have a hunch that you're a wise one. I really do appreciate your unbiased approach in deciding to join. I look forward to your future posts and I know I'll learn a thing or two from you. Welcome!

 

[Allie444]

I believe they were both saying that they had joined Fc some time ago and lurked more than posted. JMO :dunno:

Good morning ivygreen,
Yes, That is what I did. I used it like an encyclopedia of flower knowledge. I think in the beginning i just didn't have the confidence to post. But now after 2 years of study I've learned a lot. Plus I want this board to succeed just as it has helped my business to succeed!

 

[theRKF]

Good morning ivygreen,
Yes, That is what I did. I used it like an encyclopedia of flower knowledge. I think in the beginning i just didn't have the confidence to post. But now after 2 years of study I've learned a lot. Plus I want this board to succeed just as it has helped my business to succeed!

And don't forget, the next "Allie" could be reading your posts and finding the same encouragement you did

Hope to hear more from you about what you've learned, want to learn and the ideas that you have.

 

[Flowerchatter03]

Hello former lurkers and renewed posters!! I would encourage everyone who has decided to stay with FC to post often even if it is just a "thank you" for someone that might have said your words first.

 

[Taylors_Flowers]

Thanks for this great post! I, too, sometimes felt like a lurker!

When I was planning my wedding a few years ago, I spent a lot of time on theknot.com ( a great tool!) And on the message boards there were always a lot of negative posts about "lurkers", usually posted by the "A squad" of the knot. It was like high school all over again -- sometimes feeling bullied to keep quiet about your questions or opinions because the "mean girls" may target you!

No time for that mess!! I'm so glad that there is a place like Flower Chat, free or subscription. I don't know about the rest of you, but I don't have 100+ friends/resources that are in the flower biz that I can call upon with any questions I might have.

My name is Sarah, and I'm a Flower Chat subscriber! ha ha ha..

 

[ivygreen]

Good morning ivygreen,
Yes, That is what I did. I used it like an encyclopedia of flower knowledge. I think in the beginning i just didn't have the confidence to post. But now after 2 years of study I've learned a lot. Plus I want this board to succeed just as it has helped my business to succeed!

Good morning! Your shop sounds great and I am sure yoor posts will be insightful. It will be great to here from you. Sometimes I am chatty sometimes not so much. Lately I have been on a run of changes in my shop and not too much down time, so I have posted less.

Everything comes in cycles, like life, and then back around we all go again. You just have to make the best of what you have, where you have it, and when you have it. FC gives me some place to figure those things out, and hopefully will for others too.

 

[hollyflr]

Allie,
I also want to thank you for the post, I post sometimes but read more. I have also gotten alot of good advice and pointers from reading other's posts, and I find the information quite valuable. Prior to opening the flower shop, I worked in a large hospital system. There were many colleagues and friends I could go to for support, ideas, advice, etc.. When I opened the flower shop, it was me, and me and me. I was so excited to find Flowerchat, I no longer felt alone, some of my ideas were validated, some not, but I found knowledgeable colleagues, friends, and even some posters I consider as mentors, even though I have not spoken a word to some of them. I am sorry some of the people have left, but less sorry about others, I do feel freer to post now, now and wish I had time to post more.

 

[anytimeflowers]

Somehow, I don't think this is what Ryan meant when he said "Change is coming". What a fantastic thing, I can't even express how excited I am to be part of this. I was very much hoping there would be new people joining who were more interested in what we can all do together, and voila! You already "know" everybody.

Obviously, I'm not the shy and retiring type, so I just jumped right in there from day one, and now, here you are!!!! YAYYYY!!!!!! Glad to here from you. You obviously know what you are doing, now share that with us, something you do different, or even if you do it the same, it is very helpful to get those opinions out there. One person can say something, and it just does not click. Someone else can say virtually the same thing, but in a manner that resonates with you, and it clicks.

I might add, I LOVE the sense of humor displayed. So glad you became visible, now don't disappear again!

Linda

 

[Knife's Wife]

Hi Nicole, My name is Joan, assuming this post was directed at me...because I encourage the lurkers to speak out and be heard.
I wanted to clarify that I was not references that they should respond to every post to just say something. I was referring to anything positive that they can add to a discussion. Any ideas they can share to be helpful. If they found this place valuable then I would like to HEAR about what they learned here and how it helped their business.
If you have been reading hear yourself over the years I would hope that you have figured out that I do not post , just to post. I don't get into bashing anything or anybody. I read, I learn and I usually post from personal experiences.

I feel exactly the same way you expressed in your last sentence!

 

[Eric S]

I was thinking you didn't like us.

Glad to see your post!!