Comments on: Strength In Numbers: Appreciation for Community http://twentyorsomething.com/2009/06/09/strength-in-numbers-appreciation-for-community/ tonight we drink to youth. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:01:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Susan Pogorzelski - admin http://twentyorsomething.com/2009/06/09/strength-in-numbers-appreciation-for-community/comment-page-1/#comment-2570 Susan Pogorzelski - admin Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:21:34 +0000 http://twentyorsomething.com/?p=1355#comment-2570 Lyssa: I remember you were one of the first people I followed on Twitter; I loved that blend of real-life friends with those I had met online. It's like drawing two worlds into one -- real-life friends staying in touch through social media, and those with whom we've connected through these forms slowly becoming those real-life friends as well. It doesn't get any better than that. ;) So much love to you! Matt: I love your comment because it's so honest and so true. I can't agree more -- I don't know where I would be without the blog, without this community. The support and encouragement I've found has been overwhelming and positive, and the perspectives and insight people offer are ones that I always appreciate and value. This is what community is about -- building people up, not tearing them down; being a positive force in another's life, not negative. It's about being there, rooting each other on, cultivating friendships. That's what I've found in each and every person I connect with. And that's what I hope you've found, and have a pretty good idea that you have, Matt, for yourself. Thanks for being that important piece of the puzzle as well -- you're a great asset to the community! Best to you and good luck in Chicago! Grace: Your comment, the comments of everyone here, completely reinforces my faith and I'll always be grateful for that. I'm so disappointed and a little bit hurt, I admit, to see that one person could put such a damper on something that is so good and so important, but I've also realized that what's been built are real friendships, reinforced by truly good, genuine people, and that positive force is stronger than anything I could have ever realized. I love how you say, "people care and sometimes it's transferred online..." There is so much truth in this -- people do care, people want to care. And having that transfer online is just another way of showing that, not making it any less real. Thanks so much for your comment, Grace, and for your friendship as well. Lyssa: I remember you were one of the first people I followed on Twitter; I loved that blend of real-life friends with those I had met online. It’s like drawing two worlds into one — real-life friends staying in touch through social media, and those with whom we’ve connected through these forms slowly becoming those real-life friends as well. It doesn’t get any better than that. ;) So much love to you!

Matt: I love your comment because it’s so honest and so true. I can’t agree more — I don’t know where I would be without the blog, without this community. The support and encouragement I’ve found has been overwhelming and positive, and the perspectives and insight people offer are ones that I always appreciate and value. This is what community is about — building people up, not tearing them down; being a positive force in another’s life, not negative. It’s about being there, rooting each other on, cultivating friendships. That’s what I’ve found in each and every person I connect with. And that’s what I hope you’ve found, and have a pretty good idea that you have, Matt, for yourself. Thanks for being that important piece of the puzzle as well — you’re a great asset to the community! Best to you and good luck in Chicago!

Grace: Your comment, the comments of everyone here, completely reinforces my faith and I’ll always be grateful for that. I’m so disappointed and a little bit hurt, I admit, to see that one person could put such a damper on something that is so good and so important, but I’ve also realized that what’s been built are real friendships, reinforced by truly good, genuine people, and that positive force is stronger than anything I could have ever realized. I love how you say, “people care and sometimes it’s transferred online…” There is so much truth in this — people do care, people want to care. And having that transfer online is just another way of showing that, not making it any less real. Thanks so much for your comment, Grace, and for your friendship as well.

]]> By: Grace Boyle http://twentyorsomething.com/2009/06/09/strength-in-numbers-appreciation-for-community/comment-page-1/#comment-2506 Grace Boyle Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:39:52 +0000 http://twentyorsomething.com/?p=1355#comment-2506 Susan I too, have a lot of faith in the online community. I think it's a combination in that I trust people pretty easily and also that first-hand, I've been so moved by the community support that I've experienced online. I've met great friends online and I know parts of their lives we can share (via blogging, twitter, etc.) and when you ask a question on like Twitter, I know I will get an answer. People care and sometimes it's transferred online because you wouldn't be able to interact with those people daily, without it. Great post. I think keeping the faith up is smart :) Susan I too, have a lot of faith in the online community. I think it’s a combination in that I trust people pretty easily and also that first-hand, I’ve been so moved by the community support that I’ve experienced online. I’ve met great friends online and I know parts of their lives we can share (via blogging, twitter, etc.) and when you ask a question on like Twitter, I know I will get an answer. People care and sometimes it’s transferred online because you wouldn’t be able to interact with those people daily, without it.

Great post. I think keeping the faith up is smart :)

]]> By: Matt Cheuvront http://twentyorsomething.com/2009/06/09/strength-in-numbers-appreciation-for-community/comment-page-1/#comment-2312 Matt Cheuvront Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:24:35 +0000 http://twentyorsomething.com/?p=1355#comment-2312 I can't say enough about what social media and networking has done for me over the past six months. It's become an integral part of my daily life because it fuels my passion for writing, and I've met (and continue to meet) amazing people - this includes you - that I've learned from, and hopefully reached out and had an impact on myself. I wouldn't be where I am right now without the support of so many of you out there - it's this support that inspires me to do more, to keep coming up with innovative ideas, to reach out and show my appreciation to all of you again and again. We are in unison for the 'appreciation of community' - cheers to you for being an important piece in my social media puzzle! I can’t say enough about what social media and networking has done for me over the past six months. It’s become an integral part of my daily life because it fuels my passion for writing, and I’ve met (and continue to meet) amazing people – this includes you – that I’ve learned from, and hopefully reached out and had an impact on myself. I wouldn’t be where I am right now without the support of so many of you out there – it’s this support that inspires me to do more, to keep coming up with innovative ideas, to reach out and show my appreciation to all of you again and again. We are in unison for the ‘appreciation of community’ – cheers to you for being an important piece in my social media puzzle!

]]> By: Benjamin Bunny http://twentyorsomething.com/2009/06/09/strength-in-numbers-appreciation-for-community/comment-page-1/#comment-2286 Benjamin Bunny Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:22:25 +0000 http://twentyorsomething.com/?p=1355#comment-2286 For the rest of my life there are two days that will never again trouble me. The first day is yesterday with all its blunders and tears, its follies and defects. Yesterday has passed forever beyond my control. The other day is tomorrow with its pitfalls and threats, its dangers and mystery. Until the sun rises again, I have no stake in tomorrow, for it is still unborn. -- Og Mandino Susan: Be Here. Now. Courage and fortitude. Always. Your friend, Benjamin For the rest of my life there are two days that will never again trouble me.

The first day is yesterday with all its blunders and tears, its follies and defects. Yesterday has passed forever beyond my control.

The other day is tomorrow with its pitfalls and threats, its dangers and mystery. Until the sun rises again, I have no stake in tomorrow, for it is still unborn. — Og Mandino

Susan: Be Here. Now. Courage and fortitude. Always. Your friend, Benjamin

]]> By: Alyssa http://twentyorsomething.com/2009/06/09/strength-in-numbers-appreciation-for-community/comment-page-1/#comment-2280 Alyssa Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:54:34 +0000 http://twentyorsomething.com/?p=1355#comment-2280 Susan! I rejoiced when you got on the social media bandwagon, especially when I realized that you were composing your own tunes. I joined Twitter long ago when no one quite knew what the hell it was, but it was YOU who made me realize the capacity for using such a tool. Your blogs inspire, though I don't comment or tell you much. I wish I had the capacity to write so prolifically and also to share my feelings and thoughts that I am sometimes so reluctant to do on paper. I'm sorry you had an unfortunate incident, but don't let it derail you and your efforts. You're awesome :) Susan! I rejoiced when you got on the social media bandwagon, especially when I realized that you were composing your own tunes. I joined Twitter long ago when no one quite knew what the hell it was, but it was YOU who made me realize the capacity for using such a tool. Your blogs inspire, though I don’t comment or tell you much. I wish I had the capacity to write so prolifically and also to share my feelings and thoughts that I am sometimes so reluctant to do on paper. I’m sorry you had an unfortunate incident, but don’t let it derail you and your efforts. You’re awesome :)

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