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Post by Zoe on Nov 1, 2020 4:47:11 GMT -5
Hi All
Hope you are doing well during these crazy times
Thought this might be a nice way to restart some activity here again.
Name: Zoe
Nickname on SU: Zoe (previously Lifeishowyouseeit, can you see why the change?)
Update: Left my old job which was giving me a lot of stress in 2018. Did an interim traveling archiving records role in 2019 and finally settled down to a 9 to 5 role this year for a not for profit organisation just before the pandemic started.
Reasons for coming back to Shy United: To reconnect with members here, it has always been my safe place to voice my thoughts, to hopefully restart some activities on this forum.
Areas of improvement on Shy United: I thought to bring up some hurdles that I think might be happening that are preventing more interactions on Shy United such as remembering the password to log into SU, not sure what to write, not sure the purpose of this forum.
Wishlist: If ShyUnited was to be deconstructed and rebuilt again, what features would you want? (Not to say that it will or will not happen, I'm just curious)
Fun fact: I have had the opportunity to meet Starfall and Geekguy (members of Shyunited) in person and they are as kind as they present themselves on the forum.
Now I hope to pass the ball to the next person who is willing to take a chance to give Shy United a New Start November. If you are not sure what to write, just follow the template below:
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Take care everyone and Cheers!
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Post by Scotty on Nov 8, 2020 22:48:42 GMT -5
Great idea Zoe! Name: Neil Nickname on SU: Scotty Update: I worked in retail for a long time, even in management. Last year I got out of retail and now work work in the fiscal department for a non-profit. It's not my ideal job but I am lucky to have it as I was able to work from home during the pandemic. October 2020 was a mixed month for me as I lost my father to cancer, but I also got married to my best friend Karen, who I met through SU.  Reasons for coming back to Shy United: I've never really left as such, I pop in a couple of times a month. Areas of Improvement on ShyUnited: Really all we need is more activity, but I understand that can be a lot to ask of quiet shy people. Wishlist: I think we needed a better way to keep an active chatroom going. Due to websites changing we went through several different methods. Discord seems to be the big thing these days, maybe I'll look into that... Fun Fact: Lately I've been thinking about having a go at Twitch streaming. Figured if I'm playing games I may as well try it with an audience. My expectations are low but it might be fun! |
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Post by Zoe on Nov 12, 2020 6:06:09 GMT -5
Great idea Zoe! Name: Neil Nickname on SU: Scotty Update: I worked in retail for a long time, even in management. Last year I got out of retail and now work work in the fiscal department for a non-profit. It's not my ideal job but I am lucky to have it as I was able to work from home during the pandemic. October 2020 was a mixed month for me as I lost my father to cancer, but I also got married to my best friend Karen, who I met through SU. Reasons for coming back to Shy United: I've never really left as such, I pop in a couple of times a month. Areas of Improvement on ShyUnited: Really all we need is more activity, but I understand that can be a lot to ask of quiet shy people. Wishlist: I think we needed a better way to keep an active chatroom going. Due to websites changing we went through several different methods. Discord seems to be the big thing these days, maybe I'll look into that... Fun Fact: Lately I've been thinking about having a go at Twitch streaming. Figured if I'm playing games I may as well try it with an audience. My expectations are low but it might be fun! So happy to hear you and Karen tied the knot  Hopefully, we can stir up some activities here to get things going If you do end up Twitch streaming either solo or with Karen, give us a link here so we can give our support. I will definitely try my best to be there, if not as a live audience then watching it afterwards. (Not really acquainted with Twitch, might need to have some pointers) I have spoke with Starfall myself about starting a podcast about speaking with people from different walks of life, overcoming challenges and wisdom they can impart. Still figuring how to do this as I am still a very socially anxious person but I guess sometimes you just gotta step out of your comfort zone. How does Discord work? Oh my....I'm showing my age, so much new-fangled technology to learn  Take care and Keep safe !! |
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Post by Sigh on Nov 12, 2020 18:27:51 GMT -5
Glad to see some names I remember being around in the old days around again Super congrats on the wedding Scotty! Echoing what Zoe said regarding Twitch, would totally come and watch. Very sorry regarding your loss, I too have a lost a parent this year and it's hard going. Zoe, good to see you're doing well. So glad both of you have a job during these difficult times, so many people are struggling. Such difficult times. Right, I'll stop waffling on and actually answer the questions now! Name: Gill Nickname on SU: Sigh Update: I think last I posted I was still working full time in insurance - I worked there for 3 years during which I was promoted, then the company shut my department down and I was made redundant in 2019. After a long job hunt, I took a short 6 month contract job which actually ended after 3 months due to the department closing and the work I was employed to do disappearing within a few weeks after the announcement of the closure. That was the end of January this year. Then I got the shingles, got better, started looking for a job... Covid happened, and we (UK) went into lockdown. Then my mother passed away from sepsis and the shingles came back, then I got a skin infection from the rash, then a throat infection but was mostly well by July/August. Currently unemployed still and making my way through another lockdown. Oh and a filling fell out a few days ago and I have a really bad dental phobia. I wish I could post something more cheerful but uh, that's the 2020 I'm having. Surprisingly, I'm actually mostly ok despite all that! Reasons for coming back to Shy United: Another person who never really actually left... I still check up every few months or so. This is, and probably always will be, my internet home. Areas of Improvement on ShyUnited: I agree with Scotty in regards to the chatroom... I don't think anything else much could be changed. Possibly there are too many sub forums as people pretty much always post in the general board. Wishlist: Um see above for that answer lol. Fun Fact: I collect Lego minifigures and have them displayed on my bookshelves. |
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Post by Scotty on Nov 18, 2020 23:18:01 GMT -5
If you do end up Twitch streaming either solo or with Karen, give us a link here so we can give our support. I will definitely try my best to be there, if not as a live audience then watching it afterwards. (Not really acquainted with Twitch, might need to have some pointers) Will do! I plan to try and stream 1 or 2 times a week. I'll also post some videos on youtube too. I'll post links on the forum soon! Let us know if you start this! I'd be down to listen to it! And you're right, it's about getting out of your comfort zone! I'm still new to it and figuring it out, but it's similar to skype where you can text or voice chat, but you can join various groups/ communities. |
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Post by Scotty on Nov 18, 2020 23:25:53 GMT -5
Glad to see some names I remember being around in the old days around again Super congrats on the wedding Scotty! Echoing what Zoe said regarding Twitch, would totally come and watch. Very sorry regarding your loss, I too have a lost a parent this year and it's hard going. Zoe, good to see you're doing well. So glad both of you have a job during these difficult times, so many people are struggling. Such difficult times. Right, I'll stop waffling on and actually answer the questions now! Name: Gill Nickname on SU: Sigh Update: I think last I posted I was still working full time in insurance - I worked there for 3 years during which I was promoted, then the company shut my department down and I was made redundant in 2019. After a long job hunt, I took a short 6 month contract job which actually ended after 3 months due to the department closing and the work I was employed to do disappearing within a few weeks after the announcement of the closure. That was the end of January this year. Then I got the shingles, got better, started looking for a job... Covid happened, and we (UK) went into lockdown. Then my mother passed away from sepsis and the shingles came back, then I got a skin infection from the rash, then a throat infection but was mostly well by July/August. Currently unemployed still and making my way through another lockdown. Oh and a filling fell out a few days ago and I have a really bad dental phobia. I wish I could post something more cheerful but uh, that's the 2020 I'm having. Surprisingly, I'm actually mostly ok despite all that! Reasons for coming back to Shy United: Another person who never really actually left... I still check up every few months or so. This is, and probably always will be, my internet home. Areas of Improvement on ShyUnited: I agree with Scotty in regards to the chatroom... I don't think anything else much could be changed. Possibly there are too many sub forums as people pretty much always post in the general board. Wishlist: Um see above for that answer lol. Fun Fact: I collect Lego minifigures and have them displayed on my bookshelves. Sorry for your loss also Sigh, I hope it is getting easier for you. And sorry that your year is going so badly, 2020 will be known as the worst year for a long time. *Glares at 2021* "don't you DARE try to 1-up 2020!" I love that you collect Lego figures! You should show them off sometime! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2020 0:31:49 GMT -5
Name: 1229too
Nickname on SU: 1229
Update: Professionally I’m much less stressed than I was when I originally joined.
Reason for coming back to SU: Equal parts nostalgia and boredom.
Areas of Improvement: Fix the password malfunction. I tried and tried to log back in under my old user name and a couple of likely passwords, but it didn’t work. And I never received the email to reset my password.
Wishlist: Log into my old user profile.
Fun Fact: Fellow SUer spinky (I think that’s how he spells it) is a proud member of my exclusive inner circle. If it weren’t for SU we’d never have found each other.
Congratulations Scotty & Karen.
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Post by Zoe on Dec 1, 2020 5:31:23 GMT -5
Glad to see some names I remember being around in the old days around again Super congrats on the wedding Scotty! Echoing what Zoe said regarding Twitch, would totally come and watch. Very sorry regarding your loss, I too have a lost a parent this year and it's hard going. Zoe, good to see you're doing well. So glad both of you have a job during these difficult times, so many people are struggling. Such difficult times. Right, I'll stop waffling on and actually answer the questions now! Name: Gill Nickname on SU: Sigh Update: I think last I posted I was still working full time in insurance - I worked there for 3 years during which I was promoted, then the company shut my department down and I was made redundant in 2019. After a long job hunt, I took a short 6 month contract job which actually ended after 3 months due to the department closing and the work I was employed to do disappearing within a few weeks after the announcement of the closure. That was the end of January this year. Then I got the shingles, got better, started looking for a job... Covid happened, and we (UK) went into lockdown. Then my mother passed away from sepsis and the shingles came back, then I got a skin infection from the rash, then a throat infection but was mostly well by July/August. Currently unemployed still and making my way through another lockdown. Oh and a filling fell out a few days ago and I have a really bad dental phobia. I wish I could post something more cheerful but uh, that's the 2020 I'm having. Surprisingly, I'm actually mostly ok despite all that! Reasons for coming back to Shy United: Another person who never really actually left... I still check up every few months or so. This is, and probably always will be, my internet home. Areas of Improvement on ShyUnited: I agree with Scotty in regards to the chatroom... I don't think anything else much could be changed. Possibly there are too many sub forums as people pretty much always post in the general board. Wishlist: Um see above for that answer lol. Fun Fact: I collect Lego minifigures and have them displayed on my bookshelves. Sorry to hear about the rough time you have experienced this year, my condolences and I hope you are feeling better. |
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Post by Zoe on Dec 1, 2020 5:37:54 GMT -5
Name: 1229too Nickname on SU: 1229 Update: Professionally I’m much less stressed than I was when I originally joined. Reason for coming back to SU: Equal parts nostalgia and boredom. Areas of Improvement: Fix the password malfunction. I tried and tried to log back in under my old user name and a couple of likely passwords, but it didn’t work. And I never received the email to reset my password. Wishlist: Log into my old user profile. Fun Fact: Fellow SUer spinky (I think that’s how he spells it) is a proud member of my exclusive inner circle. If it weren’t for SU we’d never have found each other. Congratulations Scotty & Karen. Hi 1229, welcome back! Wonderful news to hear great friendships blossom on this forum. Glad to hear you are feeling less stressed these days......it has been a very crazy time. Good points about things that can improve on this site, might look into this and see what can be done. Cheers! |
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Post by 1229 on Dec 1, 2020 19:31:00 GMT -5
Thanks Zoe! I was magically able to log back in with my old username and password. I don’t know where the reset landed because it didn’t get sent to my email address.
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Post by Strawberry on Dec 5, 2020 21:47:42 GMT -5
Name: Tammy Nickname on SU: Strawberry (formerly strawberrysweetie, and I think I even went by Strawnanas! at one point... :S) I had deleted my old account at one point...I was one of the top posters...kinda regret it, just because I can't easily find those posts now....but I guess it's what I needed at the time. I guess I thought I could get away (or needed to) ...and yet, here I am. Update: hmmm...lots has happened over the past few years. I guess I'm forever changed by a diagnosis I received in Aug '17. (Not terminal...not contagious...for what it's worth.) But life-changing for sure. I will never see life the same way again. Even the smallest things are taken for granted by people. Yet, everything is so fragile, quite honestly. I think I have a bit more gratitude for the small things in life...or just those things we never expect to change, but can over time. Reasons for coming back to Shy United: I never really left either. Just haven't really taken the time to log in. Time escapes me most of the time. So much to do, so little time. I'm supposed to be doing tons of things for myself...self-care, my well-being -- whatever you want to call it -- just not enough time in a day to get everything done (okay, bit of a rant on that). I live alone, and it can be very lonely....but I've also learned I'm a massive introvert anyway, apparently! In a way, I need much time just to 'recharge' it feels like...or get things done... or try and relax ...but there will always be that feeling of not fitting in and sadness about it anyway, I think. If that makes sense. :S Areas of Improvement on ShyUnited: I think it's such a shame that we didn't get newcomers over the years, who would keep this place going and keep it relevant. I've a fondness for it. But I guess at this point there are SO many options for people. And so many distractions -- such as social media.  Maybe message boards have become a bit old-school in a way. :S It would be cool if chat people could get something going again. It's difficult I think, since people would need to regularly check in to keep it going. And things have changed over time with people, to impact the frequency. Wishlist: I LOVE YOU ALL!!! (oh man, gotta contain myself) --- Would love to hear updates from everyone that used to frequent this board! (I appreciate reading the updates. But I'm very sorry for the losses -- ) Hope everyone is doing okay. Fun Fact: I've met a total of 5 SU people over the years. (3 when I visited NYC in 2012.) I've only kept in touch with one of those 5 people, for whom I'm incredibly grateful for! Just a shame about the distance. :S And the very stupid travel restrictions. :S hmm....I bought a ukulele for my birthday this year! Actually came in a few days after it. Speaking of....I do need to practice tonight... I bought some essential oils recently...so will see if that catches with me...assuming it's healthier than the candles I would burn. 33 now...and I only recently learned the difference between 'distilled' water and 'purified' water. I kinda assumed they were the same. Go figure. Like anything, live and learn. :S OH yeah....crazy fact...last year I was thinking how I'd known of SU for half of my life. Pretty sure I originally joined when I was 16...soooo....I've known of it for over half my life now. :S Checking here, even if very infrequently the past few years...is habitual it seems. :S Once upon a time, I did it so much.
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Post by 1229 on Dec 6, 2020 0:23:36 GMT -5
Rather than Google, what is the difference between distilled and purified?
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Post by Strawberry on Dec 13, 2020 0:44:29 GMT -5
Rather than Google, what is the difference between distilled and purified? Purified water still has minerals...distilled water should have all contaminants and minerals removed... If a machine calls for "distilled" water...better use "distilled'....otherwise mold can grow, as I've learned! :S blech |
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Post by 1229 on Dec 19, 2020 0:33:03 GMT -5
Go figure. I was thinking distilled water had more minerals than purified water. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by jaeksmith on Dec 29, 2020 7:19:09 GMT -5
Discord is a really good suggestion Scotty-- creating a Discord 'server' could revitalize ShyUnited, presuming people aren't just expressing nostangia about this forum. Message boards have morphed into messaging platforms - and Discord makes it easy/light-weight to be present and interact. Where as one might visit ShyUnited when they recall, if ShyUnited ~moved to Discord, it - or, more-so, we - would be more ambiently omnipresent. If people are seriously interested in reactivating ShyUnited, this should be considered... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Jacob Nickname on SU: JaekSmith Update: Have avoided finding a new job for ~11 years. Current cat count: 9.5 . VR is life 1. Had first (and probably last) relationship - it was strange and life breaking. Reasons for coming back to Shy United: Nostalgia and activity check. Areas of Improvement on ShyUnited: Lighterweight communications and more presence - see discussion at top of post.  Wishlist: Zero calorie vegi-based 'beef' jerky that tastes like the real thing... (Oh, right, for ShyUnited, see discussion at top of post).  Fun Fact: Lately I can be found in VRChat 1 being an emotional support cat ... sometimes babysitting drunk people ... sometimes being dragged around by like a stuffed toy ... If you're present, feel free to friend me. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1If you don't have any other options for a social life, try a VR social platform ... Many support non-VR interactions now - though, the presense achieved by VR can be phenomenal. (It may not be for everyone... but for those who it is, it can be life changing). |
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Maybe message boards have become a bit old-school in a way. :S 
