There are a few people on Gather that repeatedly send me connection requests that I then repeatedly deny. Here is my reasoning behind those refusals:
First of all, I think I have made it pretty clear I am not into much Gather fiction and/or poetry. And besides, you haven’t read anything I have written since the days of NOCH. I much prefer a hardcover Fantasy novel for my reading pleasure.
I will NOT connect with anyone that I find to be homophobic or racist. If I see a current connection has made these types of comments or written these types of articles, you will more than likely be dropped. I am pretty liberal when it comes to my connection list, even remaining connected to conservative or religious people that I have very little in common with. As long as you don’t try to “force” these views on me, we’re cool. That said, if Dog ever joins, I won’t be connecting with him.
Are you sending me a request just to get your story or book read and/or promoted? Don’t bother, unless you plan to comment on my articles/images regularly, as my current connections do.
Have you ever read a thing I’ve written or posted and left an original comment? If you haven’t, most likely I won’t connect. If you aren’t interested in food/cooking, original photography, reading, dogs (namely pit bulls) or nature, don’t send me a connection request.
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This cracked me up, I know it was serious but Im glad it was said and it was so funny to me :)
Wooo Right on girl!
Good rant!
www.ronnierayjenkins.com
A place with more connections than plugs on a surge protector.
By the way I was showing my husband some of your posted photo's of your threesome...he couldn't stop saying how good looking they all are.
Things have gotten better with Browden too...I made use of the advice you gave me about the collar and let me tell you...what an incredible difference! No more jumping on people, bolting out the door, scratching the sliding glass door...it's amazing! Thank you!!!
And Ron, no thanks.
Thanks all for letting me vent, it was my once a year thing.
I've also been deleting worthless connections. Connections are a two way street, in my opinion. You get what you give. If you give me nothing, POOOF! I make you gone.
Amanda, I expect a few rude ones- it's Gather. You're still new, and the rude people probably bother you way more than they will in say, six months.
And Angela, what a nice thing to say!
Would you like some lunch?
I'll add grated cheese to melt on the pumpkin and a couple of meatballs on the side, just for you!
I was just telling my mom yesterday that I have too many connections (even though I have 300+ less than she does) and can't possibly begin to comment on everyone's stuff. I've been tempted to narrow the list.......... Oddly enough I comment on your stuff and we're not even connected!! LOL
I'm glad we're connected, Shannon! ; )
I would only turn down someone if I thought they were really weird. I don't care if someone has anything in common with me or not. No harm to me. I don't ASK for a connection unless I like what their content is though.
I am probably the one who people disconnect from. I have too many connections to keep track of them all. I do try and give back comments but it's hard. I have a few close connections but all the rest............ I don't really care if any one person comments on my stuff of not. Even my close connections don't comment on everything.
To each his own. Live and let live. I'm easy going................. : )
You are a geek, Rob. Seriously.
Thank YOU, Ted! You are one of my fellow foodies that keeps me in line.
Thanks for the support in my time of need ;)
I'm starting to block now.
Very therapeutic rant!
Thanks for writing what many are thinking.
I tell ya, Sheila, not being stressed about it anymore has been mucho therapeutic! LOL!
I also won't connect with kids. There aren't that many, but I've had a couple requests from people I felt were too young to be my connection. I don't want to have to think too much before I post an article. Somehow, I doubt they would be that interested in my stuff anyway!
I am always hesitant with kids too, Sue. Not many are interested in the kinds of stuff us "old timers" are!
Lynn, not angry at all! It was just something that had been building and I got it off my chest! Over and done with! And you are one of my favoritist connections, so quit yer worryin'!
Yes, Renda. And now it's over for another year ;)
You are one of the people I had in mind, Michele. Despite our differences, we manage to stay connected. You don't read recipes, and I don't read religious stuff.
If you don't care for something, then DON'T READ IT, instead of just flying by with a 1. Thanks for weighing in, girlfriend!
Hey, Nat!
Thank you thank you thank you. I wish more people would be of that opinion. I don't know how many times I have gotten DB1s on my Christian themed articles by people who don't agree with me. You know what? There are plenty of people who don't agree with me. Just don't read my stuff then, or at least not those particular articles. Never once on here have I tried to push my beliefs on anyone. It gets old. Thankfully it hasn't happened lately. The fact that you don't read them shows you are miles ahead of those twerps who leave the DB1s.
You raise a good point, Sarah. I suppose if certain members send connection requests to EVERYONE, they could not keep track of all the denials they receive.
My writing runs the gamut from thoughts about events to light verse. Hope you read some of my stuff and see if you want to connect.
BTW--thanks for ommenting on my Cheescake Brownie recipe. I appreciate it.
Mary Mc
I am right there with ya on that!!!!!!!!!!!!!
for i wouldnt say i am homophobic-if i remember correctly that is afraid of em..im not afraid of em-i plain don't like gay guys..but i love lesbians,go figure
but dog is cool,he has a right to feel how he does i say-but love is blind in my eyes..white,black,pink or green,if you love someone,why should color matter
i dont judge people by what they say to often,i judge people by their actions....
but hey,id connect with dog if he were on here,haha
anyway,ty for the comment on my freebie article
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And M B M? Why aren't we connected yet?
Christopher, I never removed you as a connection. And as far as not liking gay guys, as long as you don't spew your hatred all over Gather, I can respect your opinion. I certainly don't expect everyone I come in contact with to agree with my (decidedly) liberal views.
Oh my I'm so sorry I missed it when you published it! Great rant.
just here boosting peoples ratings,
hi---
bye!!!