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To My Unknown Friends…
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I’m writing some more fiction at the moment. It came into my head two evenings ago, the whole story from start to finish, in the span of about four minutes. Typing it out and adding the details that will make it digestible will take a bit more time. But I’m in my element here. I’m wading in the waters of deeper thinking.
I like it here.
And while I’m here, and while I haven’t the finished piece to share, I wanted to officially greet my unknown friends. By doing so, I in no way intend to diminish in any respect the value of my known friends.
As it turns out though, I have made some friends with whom I have never spoken. They number by my guess a few over a hundred or so. Some sites crudely call them lurkers, I prefer to call them simply friends.
So who are you?
That’s not important; I’m no more interested in hearing your voice as I might imagine it while reading what you might type into a comment box as you might be inclined to use a comment box and disclose something you might rather not. We’re both cool like that.
But I see you. Being a webmaster gives me that small privilege. And I wanted to offer you a one-sided hello.
You read something or another here that interested you and you come back regularly to check in on things.
I like that.
I spent years acting in similar ways, always as a reader and never as a speaker, and by saying that in the past tense I in no way intend to indicate that my present course is somehow a revived or more healthy mode, but rather, just the act of blogging in general is the event that demands the disposition I now presently adopt. Simple as that.
But in my heart, I am still much like you: A reader, from the sidelines, more interested in the act of learning that the act of opining.
But I see you. I recognize when you’re here. I accept your lack of discussion. Truly.
Just wanted to say hello.
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De-lurked!
Jamie Simmerman´s last blog post..Pick Another Pen Men Brain: Charlie Pabst
And hello to all your unknown readers as well! Come on in, join in, we don’t bite!
Hola,
My name is above… I was introduced to your site by poster number 2. I live in Costa Rica and taken a leap like you, sort of. I plan on donating some money for your cause, just give me a couple weeks.
“A reader, from the sidelines, more interested in the act of learning that the act of opining. ”
I can say that this has been me for a long time. I am just now starting to understand that you can learn a whole lot more by getting involved in the conversations.
~ Jim
Jim Gaudet´s last blog post..Why Costa Rica?
Hello.
I always wonder about the people that never comment. What are they thinking? It’s always fun when someone leaves a comment, that’s been a reader but never left one before.
Have a great weekend, Dereck.
Writer Dad´s last blog post..Behind Their Eyes
I like this!! Yes, you lurkers, come on in. We are a friendly and adventurous lot here with good hearts…and we all believe in dreams.
If you decide not to come in then know that we are glad you stopped by.
And those of you who share Dereck’s dream whether in spirit or by helping with funding or moral support….Thank you. You don’t know me, but thank you anyway.
i used to be quite the lurker myself. but now i find that it really is enjoyable to get in a word or two. and many people do tend to be rather nice thankfully.
kouji´s last blog post..haiku poem: friendship (loss)
@ Jamie – You rock
That’s awesome.
@ Matthew – Speak for yourself
[goes off to sharpen teeth]
@ Jim – Nice to meet you, Jim. Yeah, I was reading about you in Justin’s post — in the comment thread. Fascinating.
@ Writer Dad – Quite a gem indeed. Have great weekend too
@ Robin – You rock.
@ Kouji – Well then, I’m glad you got in a few words. Love your blog by the way.
it’s the first time I’ve been here so I’m no lurker!
in fact, I can’t remember how I got here. serendipity I ’spose
Andy Bailey´s last blog post..I wanted to join Starfleet
Well Andy, it’s quite nice to meet you. Checking your site out now
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