About hearts.

[drmeow]

There are some members of DU who are very visible, very active (average number of posts/day can be in the 60 - 100's). Even I, who doesn't tend to pay much attention to who wrote the post, remember their names.

Other members, like me, are less active and less vocal (my average per day post rate is 2 and would be even lower if you counted the length of time I was a lurker).

As someone who doesn't post a lot and who doesn't tend to remember people unless they do post a lot, I just want to say how special my hearts make me feel. They tell me that somehow, somewhere, someway I touched someone's life, even without saying a lot. It gives me a warm glow.

[madaboutharry]

1. I feel the same.

I am very thankful to whoever gave me my hearts.

[BlooInBloo]

2. :)

[seabeyond]

3. you know what though.... i post a lot and when i read i do NOT look at names

very often. so it takes something huge for me to remember posters. generall i just read the post and then go on or chat....

one person said i was following him around on his various postings going after him. was a surprise to me, cause didnt even recognize the poster. after that when i would get an immediate knee jerk feel tot he poster i would look and see his name. something i would just naturally post on, but stopped and purposely didnt post. that poster just pushed my intolerance of stupid and he was consistently posting stupid, lol lol hence why i was "following" him around.

at that point i made the effort to never post on his posts.

[drmeow]

4. Good points

I guess the key in my OP was for someone like me who doesn't notice (regardless of the number of posts), it makes me feel special to have been noticed.

[jkshaw]

7. drmeow, I love your avatar,

can't figure it out exactly; it looks like a crab sticking out its tongue?

[drmeow]

8. Its from the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy

A planet doing that thumbs in the ear, sticking out the tongue kids thing.

[Number23]

33. I'm exactly the same way

I hardly ever look at names. The only times I do is when someone is particularly stupid or nasty.

I think it just goes to show that there are alot of folks here that are not interested in cliques. Well, either that or we're just clueless... :)

[truedelphi]

45. Someone thought you were stalking??

i have noticed that once in a while, my posts will follow another poster's for a few days or so. Just the way a night of poker can end up giving you all low cards or all high ones.

It is such a random thing - and given that the search function on DU doesn't often register the latest comments, it's hard to figure out how you'd stalk someone. Unless either they are always putting up OPS (which would make it very simple) or you managed to hack into their machine - and then why wouldn't you just go to Fiji on their credit card or whatever? (Pls believe me, I have NO ability to do that, so anyone thinking I am stalking them, get over it.)

[seabeyond]

47. i am so computer illiterate, i dont even know what you are talking, lol. he would

just say really stupid things on subject line to the point of ignorant so reading a thread i would stop at his post to point out the stupid. lol lol. never looked at name. never realized i kept running into same poster until he got so angry and asked if i was stalking him

was a huge wtf to me, lol

then once i had name in head, i would go to respond to a stupid post, i would see his name. i realized WHY i kept posting on his, lol. when i told him my innocence and why i kept posting on his, no conscience effort on my part, .... he didnt appreciate it anymore than stalking, lol

ah well

he hasnt been on board for a while. just a funny

[truedelphi]

50. Oh I know that guy. His user id is

"Imsostuoopid Ill hateUforcorrectingme"

That guy is on here more often than not!

[seabeyond]

51. funny

you are funny, lol

the consistency is the hoot

[truedelphi]

53. Your whole story had me laughing

That you responded a lot to said poster and never noticed the ID.

I think many of us operate that way. When it's a friend's id I notice them, but if not, I can be oblivious.

[seabeyond]

57. ya. one of my funny stories from du. but ya

unless it is a friend, ... and i have so few, lol, i dont notice

[truedelphi]

60. Well you have one more friend now!

Assuming I haven't blown it already.

In case I haven't, here's a
:toast:

[seabeyond]

61. ahhhhhh

lol lol

was thinkin as i was typin that

:fistbump:

[BlooInBloo]

56. Heh. Same. I know a few people, but only because of length of time...

I rarely know who I'm replying to, simply because my eye doesn't generally look for that.

[seabeyond]

58. ya. .... hey you

lol lol i recognize you. lol.

[lpbk2713]

5. I post a reply maybe three or four times a day.

If a reader agrees that's OK. If they don't, well that's OK too.

[petronius]

6. Nice post - it speaks for me as well... (nt)

[Jane Austin]

13. Me, too!

I really appreciate the hearts I've been given.

[stuntcat]

9. yes :)

I post about 4 things a day, usually I just lurk a lot. And my brain's kinda mixed up so I have a terrible time remembering who's who.. I get people confused.. I handed out my hearts pretty quick and I know I missed a few people.

The ones I have make me so glad :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :bounce:

[TheWraith]

10. Likewise. Kicked and recommended.

For me it's a little different, as I can be pretty active, but am far from the most popular member of the community.

[uppityperson]

11. I post a fair amount but really appreciate my heart

Thank you whomever donated and gave me a heart. I heart you back.

[Evoman]

15. I haven't donated this quarter, but I totally would have given you a heart.

[uppityperson]

49. awwwwwwwwwwwww, that is so nice. Thank you.

Seriously. You made my night.

[nc4bo]

12. Happy belated Valentine's Day drmeow.

This really is a wonderful forum with some really unique and interesting members that agree and sometimes don't. Regardless of which side of the fence you're on or how often you come up the fence to chat, there's always that feeling of camaraderie here.

I was feeling pretty bad that I'm not in the position to donate right now since our little contracting gigs are slowing down along with the economy and then to my amazement, some kind and generous person took a minute of their time and $$ out of their pocket and included me.

So happy you were included too and you also get to feel that special, amazing feeling.

Enjoy your day!!

[Evoman]

14. Like I just posted on another one of these heart threads, I think I mostly get pity hearts.

Thousands of posts and I bet about 4 people on DU know me by name. But that's okay, because I got laid yesterday by my awesomely hot fiancee. That makes me feel better :rofl:.

[KewlKat]

43. Here's a cup to put them in

[Dervill Crow]

16. I had a fight with my husband on Valentine's Day.

I was feeling incredibly depressed. I had the one heart from Skinner and one DU heart to give, so I gave it to myself. Stupid, huh?

[drmeow]

17. Not stupid

Sometimes you gotta take care of yourself. Its good to recognize that.

[Sal Minella]

18. Here's another for you, out of my gratitude at having no one fighting with me

about anything.

(I have a hunch you may not be the only person hearturbating, but it's just a hunch.)

Hope you guys smoothed things over.......

[seabeyond]

21. wink. n/t

[Number23]

34. "I have a hunch you may not be the only person hearturbating, but it's just a hunch."

:rofl:

[Dervill Crow]

35. LOL - "hearturbator," huh? Love it.

Yes, life is good again. Thank you. :)

[Sal Minella]

38. Good, glad to hear it!!!

btw that "nobody fighting with me" is because BOTH ex-husbands are now married (many years) to second wives who have apparently made them happy.

Apparently I am golden as a training wife, but have no talent for going the distance......

[seabeyond]

20. hugs.... not at all

at that moment in time, you needed a llittle sugar more than anyone.

i hope things are going better for you

[zagging]

19. I got one.

My first ever, digital or otherwise. I guess I can tear that poster of Charlie Brown off my wall!

To whom it may concern, thanks. I'm humbled.

[calico1]

22. I should have waited one more day to

donate.

I did the day before the hearts.

:-(

[FKA MNChimpH8R]

23. Same goes for me

:loveya: to whomever was kind enough to give me hearts!

[AwakeAtLast]

24. I know exactly how you feel

It definitely makes me appreciate a little pick-me-up!

:hi:

[CrispyQ]

25. The hearts campaing always generates good will & a sense of community.

:hug:

It's my favorite of the year.

[Justpat]

41. I love your avatar. n/t

[11 Bravo]

26. I'm like you, here for 7 years with less than 8K posts.

[tabbycat31]

27. I feel the same

I've only been here a few months, but I was given a star before, and now a heart.

I like knowing that someone loves me here.

[chatnoir]

28. I have one and prize it like a rare diamond :)

Thank you to the wonderful and kind person who gave it. Big :hug:.

[bobbolink]

29. I'm glad you were noticed! It's what caring humans should be about.

I try not to get too involved in it, because it can become an unpleasant popularity contest, but, of course, it does feel good to know that there are some who are able to care and "give a heart" rather than the silly and destructive ugliness that goes on here far too frequently.

I DO appreciate the thoughtfulness that lies behind the hearts that have been given to me!! I often wish there was a nice "Thank you" emoticon here, but in the meantime:

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

[Number23]

36. What a lovely post.

I'm not donating right now, but if I did you would certainly be on my heart list.

[bobbolink]

63. We're all in this together.

:hi:

[Justpat]

30. Same here.

I am a loyal DU member, but pretty shy in real life and a discussion board,
so I appreciate the hearts a lot.

It was also fun giving them to people.

[timtom]

31. I concur

though, invisibility has always been with me...here and elsewhere

[timtom]

32. Blessings upon thee, thou who gavest me a heart

I feel humbled.

Thank you.

[Number23]

37. What a lovely OP and what a sweet thread.

Thanks for this. :)

[Raine]

39. I feel the same about the one

I got. It really made my day, I thought I was a poster who no one noticed but someone did. :-) :bounce:

[Irish Girl]

40. easy to get lost in the shuffle on such a large forum

I'm guilty of not reading names very closely either. Four or five names might stick out due to an extraordinary post or three but usually people's avatars will grab my attention.

Thank you for those who were gracious enough to send me their hearts. :hug:

[KewlKat]

42. I was given a star and hearts

I gave my hearts to those with none but were having a really rough time from their posts I read. I hope that the heart will help them know that someone else really cares about them and wishes them well.

[Withywindle]

44. Totally agreed.

It's such a small, silly thing to make such a difference, but I take my smiles where I can get 'em these days. Every little lift counts.

:hug:

[lunatica]

46. ditto. I really didn't expect any hearts at all, which shows that others reaching out

with a small gesture of acceptance has truly made my day, lifted the heart and openned the mind. Whoever gave me mine has picked up some really lovely karma. Thank you!

:loveya:

[Torn_Scorned_Ignored]

48. oh, drmeow

Early in your posting I thought you were going to mention the public humiliation factor.

[marketcrazy1]

52. I recieved TWO hearts today!!! :)

and I was looking for a place to say THANK YOU!! I have only been posting for about 6 months ( lurking for close to a year ) and today I TRULY feel welcome here on DU!! such a great feeling from such a small and simple gesture!! THANK YOU!! whoever you are!! today is a GOOD day!!

[destinationunknown]

54. I feel, though, that it can be cruel for those of us who don't get them...

You know, a little too high school? Like we are on the outside looking in?

[marketcrazy1]

55. welcome to DU destinationunknown!!

I see by your post count you have just started here. in time you will find yourself welcome. some great posters here. and generally nice people. float around, post on some topics. introduce yourself!!! you are going to like it here!! again, WELCOME!!

[destinationunknown]

59. Aw...thanks! N/T

[Liberal_in_LA]

62. I know. I felt like a loser until I got one. Shouldn't but I did.

[bobbolink]

64. Absolutely! And if I had the $$$, I'd give you several.

High school... or junior high.

you got it right.

[raccoon]

65. Well said.

"They tell me that somehow, somewhere, someway I touched someone's life, even without saying a lot."

Muchisimas gracias to those who gave me hearts!

[Tracer]

66. Seeing as I'm the only person on this entire board ...

... who has no hearts ...

I must be the world's most unpopular person. :shrug:

[Greyskye]

67. You were saying?

:rofl: