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So long it's been nice to know you

8 years ago

I have always gone with the flow here over many many years. I have noticed that over the past year or so, maybe the past 6 months, that so many long time posters had disappeared. I know it happens from time to time, but the whole nature of the forums has really changed . At this point I think I am going to delete my account. And while my user name may not be familiar, that is because I changed it about a month or so ago just out of frustration.

I may test it out in a bit to see if it's more user friendly at some point but for right now, since I can't make much sense of this, I am out of here.

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Michael

8 years ago

I love new challenges! Take some time to discover and you'll soon be comfortable with the new format.

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Sammy
8 years ago
So long!
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lucillle
8 years ago
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If someone builds a better forum that we all go to, I might go, but right now what makes this place special- the people- are still here. Yes the new format is aggravating, but my irl family is aggravating sometimes too.

I would not leave just to leave, I'd be losing more than I'd gain. Unless we all agree to meet someplace else, leaving seems pointless.
eld6161
8 years ago
I agree Lucille. This is a special place. have you given your email to DML2000 over in Deco Conversations?
littlebug zone 5 Missouri
8 years ago
I’d like to give my email to DML, but I can’t find Deco Conversations. :(
lucillle
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/home-decorating-conversations

https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/5342715/gardenweb-peeps-if-you-have-contacted-me#n=25
socks
8 years ago
I couldn’t leave. I would miss you all too much.
marylmi
8 years ago
But even if everyone went to a new site there are so many interesting forums here that so many of us visit. I think if we give this a chance ?
wanda_va
8 years ago
I don't always like the changes, but the Kitchen Table is HOME! I don't always like things that members of my family do, but they are still my family. Same principle, IMO.
shirl36
8 years ago
I am not a regular poster, but I am a daily ( several times) lurker, and I am totally confused with the new format. At this old age changes are difficult to adapt to...but if we don’t accept and try to improvise all we will be able to do is set in the rocking chair and rock. I am not ready for that one yet.

Please you all DON’T LEAVE! We all have so much in common and worthwhile comments to offer. By staying and adapting we can overcome.
Marilyn Sue
8 years ago
Right now I am not seeing much different. I have not been on here much as my life is just too busy. It seems pretty much the same to me, maybe I am missing something.

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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
8 years ago
I won't leave but I have a lot going on right now that already has me frustrated and unhappy so this is not a good time for me to try to wrap my head around a new and different format. Probably be around less.
gmom74
8 years ago
I don't know if I can still post- been a long time. But The Kitchen Table was always there- hope it will still be. I'm just sorry it has to change- in my opinion, it was fine as it was.
kris_zone6
8 years ago
We've been through forum changes in the past and we will get through this one.
cynic
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Bye. (whoever you are/were)

On to other things: Note to self: Don't put cockle burrs in underwear. Really gets people grouchy.

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