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graywanderer · 46-50, M
You’re stuck with the trashy riff-raff.
Your only choice is to block.
Your only choice is to block.
I know a bit of what you're looking and for and the days you are yearning for. I miss those times on EP as well. I think their best days were before the metoo app which ruined it. The 2009 confessions app had no ill impact on it.
But we could have intimacy on EP. It could be found. It was possible to find the closeness, even among strangers, that we sought. Not anymore and not here and it's not entirety SW's fault. (although a large part is!)
EP had it's beta in 2006 and those that came, in all age ranges, came with intent of adhering to the premise of what EP wanted to be-and that was a support site. Not a spam site, or rip another to shreds site, and so many joined to contribute monthly--and the company grew. Those users were PC users for the most part as stupid phones were the norm. It was a joy to watch it grow and manifest itself. Mistakes and all. EP was not myspace and many liked that. However it remained niche and wished for the popularity LiveJournal (still around but owned by the Russians and NOT at all like it was in 2001) had.
Technology evolved and how we connected did as well. As well as what we said, thoughts were replaced bu memes, gif, letters and the like. AND the demographic USING Social media-all of it, changed. Not just EP which was forced into a metoo app. Support took back seat to sight gags, lyrics, thoughts (not even questions), rumours jokes. Gone was support, in were quick laughs and damn be anyone who was a victim of that laugh!
That app was 7 years ago and social media has denigrated into a cesspool of filth. Just look at twitter where men can be charged with rape without any proof, court records, police records and so on. The court of public opinion has replaced law and courts. A cesspool.
SW is a VERY NICHE site. It is still a microcosn of society and that is what needs blamed for the terrible behavioral online.
I know what you want and are seeking for. I am as well. I am also old enough to know those times are in the past and that things will get no better.
The "it's what you make of it" used to be true-on EP. But never here.
Technology allowed this to happen. (and will cause the downfall of society as a whole) But people made it happen.
Sorry.
But we could have intimacy on EP. It could be found. It was possible to find the closeness, even among strangers, that we sought. Not anymore and not here and it's not entirety SW's fault. (although a large part is!)
EP had it's beta in 2006 and those that came, in all age ranges, came with intent of adhering to the premise of what EP wanted to be-and that was a support site. Not a spam site, or rip another to shreds site, and so many joined to contribute monthly--and the company grew. Those users were PC users for the most part as stupid phones were the norm. It was a joy to watch it grow and manifest itself. Mistakes and all. EP was not myspace and many liked that. However it remained niche and wished for the popularity LiveJournal (still around but owned by the Russians and NOT at all like it was in 2001) had.
Technology evolved and how we connected did as well. As well as what we said, thoughts were replaced bu memes, gif, letters and the like. AND the demographic USING Social media-all of it, changed. Not just EP which was forced into a metoo app. Support took back seat to sight gags, lyrics, thoughts (not even questions), rumours jokes. Gone was support, in were quick laughs and damn be anyone who was a victim of that laugh!
That app was 7 years ago and social media has denigrated into a cesspool of filth. Just look at twitter where men can be charged with rape without any proof, court records, police records and so on. The court of public opinion has replaced law and courts. A cesspool.
SW is a VERY NICHE site. It is still a microcosn of society and that is what needs blamed for the terrible behavioral online.
I know what you want and are seeking for. I am as well. I am also old enough to know those times are in the past and that things will get no better.
The "it's what you make of it" used to be true-on EP. But never here.
Technology allowed this to happen. (and will cause the downfall of society as a whole) But people made it happen.
Sorry.
LookingForIt987 · 51-55, M
@pimbose Yep, unfortunately this is your best course of action. You can also, of course, report people who are way over the top. I'm not sure it actually does any good though.
I do hope you choose to stay. The more voices here, the better - if nothing else than to drown out the assholes and haters. :)
I do hope you choose to stay. The more voices here, the better - if nothing else than to drown out the assholes and haters. :)
in10RjFox · M
Yes.. but EP became like this towards the end and many left when EP announced closure. Why ? And all the tailenders jumped ship to form SW and yes it was chaos in the beginning but now its a bit mellowed down and its a good place for those who cherish people ..
So do go out and seek people rather than commenting based on jerks who float on the surface.. Good things are always found in the deep.. while its trash that occupies the shallow end..
So do go out and seek people rather than commenting based on jerks who float on the surface.. Good things are always found in the deep.. while its trash that occupies the shallow end..
xixgun · M
ThePerfectUsername · 70-79, M
It already is a safe place providing you know how to protect yourself, and if you've been around since EP then with the greatest respect you really ought to have got the hang of how to do that by now.
Montanaman · M
Dawg, I just added you. New members don't hold out long enough to get to know the Good ones. I interact with at least two to three dozen SWeeps a day. Some have become close friends, some, just enjoy my company, my quick wit, my words in poetry and prose, my photo journey, my family, and my compassion and empathy.
Don't let a few bad apples spoil the bunch.
Stay. Live long and prosper.🖖😎 Kelly.
Don't let a few bad apples spoil the bunch.
Stay. Live long and prosper.🖖😎 Kelly.
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
May I translate this for the others? You will never leave and you want to receive some attention, but you won't leave even if you don't get it.
NOTE: This isn't "mean;" it's just keeping a perspective on the truth.
NOTE: This isn't "mean;" it's just keeping a perspective on the truth.
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LookingForIt987 · 51-55, M
@pimbose You can set up a "filter" on your messages so that people you haven't set up as a "friend" will have their messages go into your "Requests" folder instead of your Inbox. It's not quite the same as blocking them from messaging you - and it would be a great feature for SW to add! - but maybe a filter at least helps you out a bit. Then you can either ignore your request folder completely, or skim through it when you have the energy to deal with it.
GerOttman · 61-69, M
Talk to me anytime, I'm honest and open. I don't bite, unless you're into that..
GerOttman · 61-69, M
@graywanderer you are welcome to express an opinion
english · 56-60, M
sadly its a losing battle we have lost so many good people for the very reasons you state, i dont see change coming anytime soon , 😟
SW-User
what is a safe space and who is it for, and i ask a very liberal person
SW-User
@SW-User still would like to know what is a safe space and who is it for
StevetheSleeve · 31-35, M
Meanies.
SW-User
@StevetheSleeve blue meanies?
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@StevetheSleeve Do you think that comment is helpful?
StevetheSleeve · 31-35, M
@MarkPaul Yes, very much.
basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M