I tried asking things on Teenspot advice boards, you know what happened when I posted my life story? They said no one has that depressing of a life and I was a troll. Then they banned me after laughing at me and ridiculing me

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

I am way too young to be your mother! Just sayin. ;)

It worked out in the end. You apologized, I apologized, and look at us now. I was impressed with you because I told you I thought you were just looking for attention, and instead of coming back with an attitude, you apologized. You impressed me, you still do. :)

Okay, now I'm getting all misty. :o

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How old are you Alty?

Thanks for starting this thread, Mud. It's a great idea. To be honest, my first impression of AMHD was not very favorable. I was recruited by several Q&A sites because of my standing on the old AskMe.com. The main thing that turned me off was the fact that they had ripped off the home page of AskMe.com.

But other sites began to fall by the wayside or didn't have the structure of AMHD that made finding and answering questions easier. So I started spending more time here. Got to know the people including the owners to some extent. More and more I felt this site had the best combination of experts, structure and community of any of the other sites.

As for some members being crabby, condescending, rude, etc... I've been participating on sites like this for about 20 years. I've never seen a site that doesn't have such members. But such members are controlled here and much of them are genuinely concerned about this site and the quality of advice given here.

But I would also like to point out that there is an inherent problem with communications like this. Without the benefit of tone of voice, facial expressions, body language, etc. the written word can be often misconstrued.

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Originally Posted by xXxEmOxXxPrInCeSsxXx

how old are you Alty?

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I don't usually answer that question. :eek:

I'm 29, for the 10th time. :cool:

I'll make you do the math. I was born on September 14, 1970. :)

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

I don't usually answer that question. :eek:

I'm 29, for the 10th time. :cool:

I'll make you do the math. I was born on September 14, 1970. :)

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My real mommy was born August 5, 1973 ///o^)

This site has provided me with an outlet for my questions, frustrations, and a little online family

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But I would also like to point out that there is an inherent problem with communications like this. Without the benefit of tone of voice, facial expressions, body language, etc. the written word can be often misconstrued.

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I think that's the main barrier when we have problems. I write like I talk, or so I think. Often times I'll be sitting here writing, saying it out loud in my head, but when I read back, the basic point is lost because I cannot make my voice heard, the humor, the seriousness, whatever I'm trying to express, often it gets lost in the post.

I've had a few instances (I'm sure we all have) where what I said and what the person thought I said, were on total opposite sides of the spectrum. It's caused problems, until I explained that I didn't mean it the way they read it.

It's hard, but it's worth it. As long as people read with an open mind, are willing to listen, then it usually works out in the end. Then there are the times when no matter how you write it, someone just doesn't want to hear what you have to say.

Bottom line, we're all human beings, Expert, Mod, newbie, Ultra member, there really is no difference between any of us. We all have something to offer, we all have something we're good at, that's what makes this site work. :)

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Originally Posted by xXxEmOxXxPrInCeSsxXx

My real mommy was born August 5, 1973 ///o^)

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:eek: I may have to beat you with my cane now! Just let me take my teeth out first, I don't want them to be ruined! :eek:

Little whipper snapper. You'll be old one day too, just wait. ;)

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:eek: I may have to beat you with my cane now! Just let me take my teeth out first, I don't want them to be ruined! :eek:

Little whipper snapper. You'll be old one day too, just wait. ;)

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Now, kids, play nice.

My first impression was that it seemed like an interesting concept and maybe I could learn something. So after asking one question I hung out for a bit. Then decided to jump in as I had an opinion also. I started and stayed in the family law board for a long time but this year decided to branch out a bit. Learned a lot along the way and still managed to make a few friends too.

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Originally Posted by califdadof3

My first impression was that it seemed like an interesting concept and maybe I could learn something. So after asking one question I hung out for a bit. Then decided to jump in as I had an opinion also. I started and stayed in the family law board for a long time but this year decided to branch out a bit. Learned alot along the way and still managed to make a few friends too.

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I was intrigued by all the smart people. I didn't understand some of the lingo but after I learned, I love it. :D So here I am!

I would also like to add... and it has been this way from the start...
Where else can you post that you just had the best "tomato" you have had all year and expect anybody to care? HERE! That's where!
Family, Wonderful family... that you have never seen, but are always there for you, no matter what (unless you're an a$$)
And they pretend to care about the tomato:D

AMHD members miss you and worry about you when you're not here for a while.

I know WG two days away and I received six emails and a bunch of PM's asking if I was OK.

I came for advice about my mower. Stayed for the sex talk and the cute girls.

My first impression was that there was great DIY'er help from real pro's... that opinion hasn't changed...

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Originally Posted by kp2171

i came for advice about my mower. stayed for the sex talk and the cute girls.

my first impression was that there was great DIY'er help from real pro's... that opinion hasnt changed...

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Admit it KP, you stayed only for the sex talk with cute girls. ;)

Might not be the only reason I stayed, but it certainly kept me coming back more frequently than I would if I were just looking for info about my furnace or mower or popcorn ceiling and asbestos.

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might not be the only reason i stayed, but it certainly kept me coming back more frequently than i would if i were just looking for info about my furnace or mower or popcorn ceiling and asbestos.

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Well I can't help you with your furnace, mower or popcorn ceiling, but the sex talk, I'm your girl. :)

It was helpful. I came to ask a question about a serious issue in my life and actually excon helped me out. He was honest, respectful and not judgemental. That was my first impression.

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It was helpful. I came to ask a question about a serious issue in my life and actually excon helped me out. He was honest, respectful and not judgemental. That was my first impression.

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Possibly one of Ex's bad days... :D:) (kidding)