I am Staying!

Wanna know why?

from JoeUser Forums

Several members of late have stated they are going or thinking of it.  I know JU has had its problems, and I have been frustrated by them as well.  But given the price and the response, I am not going to complain.  I will pay when and if it becomes a premium site. But for now, I am hanging around.

Why?  Because of the people here.  I dont agree with half, and agree with the other half most of the time.  But I have learned about a lot of things from them, that have made me a better person.  Made me think and question some things, and made me relive old scars.

I am not looking forward to anyone leaving, but considering I have seen 2 posts and a comment in the last 3 days of people threatening to, I decided to state what might be obvious.  I am staying.  Warts, bugs and all.

I hope everyone does, but to each his own.  And thank you Brad, Cordelia, Karma T-man and all for giving us a great place to blog.  And thanks for all your hard work.

I hope others pull in their horns and stick around as well.

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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
I'm staying, too...I like it here for the most part.
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
I wish i'd stay too, that only depends on the internet connection factor when i move. But like u i've grown very fond of the people here and the topics discussed. Glad you're staying and i hope i get to stay too!
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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top
I aint going nowhere. I like it here, regardless.

This too shall pass.
Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top
Funny, island gurl did not seem so doubtful on the other thread. Hey! We need a second cable to boost her barn.
Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top
I clicked on this post of yours Dr. Guy cause I DID want to know why and I agree with you 100% about this being a great
place to blog.
I've come to appreciate and enjoy reading blogs by people I feel I know and am comfortable with.
I had considered leaving and even posted an article about it, maybe a month ?? ago?. I couldn't stand being away
from the regulars here though!!
Should this become a "paying" place, my fixed income wouldn't be able to cope with another bill. So then I'd have to leave.
I think we're getting an excellent service, free, and the "powers that be" work hard and can take pride in what they do
Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top
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Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top
As someone who's only just got here, I'm not about to leave just yet. To my surprise I've found that I also have become hooked on the 'community' (or should I say 'soap opera') aspect of JU. After all, there aren't too many people who agree with my 'wishy-washy' militantly moderate opinions.

For me the strong conservative slant of the site (like the strong conservative slant of America) is a positive advantage. Of all the politcial persuasions it's the one I know least about. I've learnt things here, and even once or twice changed my mind

JU is an interesting place. Sure, there are some rough feuds here and some of the arguing is ruder and more robust than I'm strictly comfortable with. But if you take a look at what else is out there, this is a relatively civilised place with a warm-hearted welcome for most newcomers.

Best of all, what a mix! Everything from Gid's christian libertarianism to propoghandi's 'no-holds barred' homo-erotic verse, taking in politicos, skinners, cultural critics, crusaders and people who just want to tell you about their day.

So many reasons to stay...
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Should this become a "paying" place, my fixed income wouldn't be able to cope with another bill. So then I'd have to leave


This was important. Thanks for drawing it to attention. Irish voluntary collect system could answer that, at concerts they run around, who can gives, gives any amount, who cant cant. In a Rio de Janeiro bus, who is young enough to fit under the turnstile at the back door can pass conductor free, who is poor + grownup is allowed to symbolically make himself small enough to crawl underneath as well & do the same

I'll stay and enjoy all the best of what JU is. For my growing interest in template editing and skin designing, I will continue to blog at my other site also.


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Reply #10 from JoeUser Forums Top

I'm staying, too...I like it here for the most part

I like the diversity of opinion and the variety of experiences.

Reply #11 from JoeUser Forums Top

I wish i'd stay too, that only depends on the internet connection factor when i move. But like u i've grown very fond of the people here and the topics discussed. Glad you're staying and i hope i get to stay too!

I sincerely hope you find a good internet connection!  You're one of the main reasons I like it here.  Most of us just dream of living on a S. Pacific Island.  You get to tell us how it is day in and day out!

Reply #12 from JoeUser Forums Top

I aint going nowhere. I like it here, regardless.

This too shall pass.

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Glad you are going to be around to educate us on Buddhism.

Reply #13 from JoeUser Forums Top

Funny, island gurl did not seem so doubtful on the other thread. Hey! We need a second cable to boost her barn.

Or a Satellite connection?

Reply #14 from JoeUser Forums Top

Should this become a "paying" place, my fixed income wouldn't be able to cope with another bill. So then I'd have to leave.
I think we're getting an excellent service, free, and the "powers that be" work hard and can take pride in what they do

Brad has talked about goign with a premium service that would be pay for, but I think he would still have a free part.  Glad you are staying.  I am still reading about your early years and loving them!

Reply #15 from JoeUser Forums Top

However, of all other blog services I've tried or encountered, few had any sort of community at all... None encouraged the same caliber of community as here at JU.

I agree.  I have tried a few others, but grew bored of them after a short period.  I still have a couple of others, but this one is my bread and butter.

Reply #16 from JoeUser Forums Top

To my surprise I've found that I also have become hooked on the 'community' (or should I say 'soap opera') aspect of JU.

Meanwhile, back at the office, Shovel is booking a felon while Island Gurl is planning a trip to London.  Dharma is sticking a belly out for all to see, and Texas is reveling in the fact that her husband is home on leave..........

Reply #17 from JoeUser Forums Top

This was important. Thanks for drawing it to attention. Irish voluntary collect system could answer that, at concerts they run around, who can gives, gives any amount, who cant cant. In a Rio de Janeiro bus, who is young enough to fit under the turnstile at the back door can pass conductor free, who is poor + grownup is allowed to symbolically make himself small enough to crawl underneath as well & do the same

A modified version of that at JU should they ever go pay, would be great!  Some cannot afford a pay for site.  And I would hate to lose anyone for that reason.

Reply #18 from JoeUser Forums Top

Glad you are staying Doc... I am too!

You Better!  You have to help me earn my wings!

Signed: Clarence.

Reply #20 from JoeUser Forums Top
For a moment there I wondered what did I miss! Aw Doc this place wouldn't be the same without you. Glad you're staying too!
Reply #21 from JoeUser Forums Top
I am staying too doc, why? because the are more than A FEW HERE i CARE ABOUT and love reading the diverse minds here. I even read the geek stuff, even thought I only understand about every other 10th word. lol
Reply #22 from JoeUser Forums Top
I plan on sticking around too... I mean, someone has to put you in your place you old-fart neocon!
Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top
JU shouldn´t go pay only, could live with friendly annual e-mail reminder asking whether or how much I could donate or why not, might be too aggressive for others.

Baker Street, anyone who wants to boost his JU user level can already subscribe WC normal 20$ and rate and troll more on JU plus have an emergency door to JU even on weeks their site is down. Works fine for me already in the meantime, u help WC and they wont close u down now fast even if u only have articles and dont post much at all on ur WC site, they annually miss 2000 subscrips + your input spices up WCs variety
Reply #24 from JoeUser Forums Top

For a moment there I wondered what did I miss! Aw Doc this place wouldn't be the same without you. Glad you're staying too!

The feeling is mutual!  Keep blogging!

Reply #25 from JoeUser Forums Top

I am staying too doc, why? because the are more than A FEW HERE i CARE ABOUT and love reading the diverse minds here. I even read the geek stuff, even thought I only understand about every other 10th word. lol

Well, just ask for an explanation!  Us Geeks love to talk about our trade!