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Disappearing before my very eyes.....

Someone I'd only come across a few times and had a bit of fun with on the boards, disappeared before my very eyes last night.
No fanfare, no complaining, just they'd enjoyed being here, but it was time to go.

Just the kind of person you want to stay 😔

I remember being on EP, when someone I'd chatted to for a couple of months, disappeared *poof* I was actually looking at their profile when their posts began to disappear one by one and then everything just went blank. That was a bit of a heart-wrencher.

And this person leaving last night reminded me of how temporary this place is.
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Gangstress · 41-45, F
The sites turned into troll and alt account central.
The changes the sites made has not made it user friendly.
Interactions have become vague.
The End of sw is nigh
Lacemaker · 41-45, F
@Gangstress
Sadly, I think you're right.
Loads of people are deleting posts and the quality stuff is going 😔
Gangstress · 41-45, F
@Lacemaker if honest. I am not surprised.
JerseyGal · 56-60, F
I saw this happen a few days ago with someone I knew.

It truly is an eye opener, reminding us how temporary this place is.
How temporary anything/everything can be.
Lacemaker · 41-45, F
@JerseyGal Yes, it sure is an eye-opener.
It's when the die-hards begin to question staying, that we know something is really wrong with this place.
JerseyGal · 56-60, F
@Lacemaker
For those who choose to delete their photos and posts, I can't say that I blame them.
It is beginning to feel the same as when EP was nearing the end.
Lacemaker · 41-45, F
@JerseyGal
No, me neither. The place is becoming very disjointed.
Yes, there's definitely a feeling of impending doom about the place.
SW-User
Last night, someone who had added me as a friend when I first started here...has said he is done here. I appreciated his kind ways and how he messaged me and told me to stay here.
I realize we will all leave when it's the right time for us. He was a good one here. :)
Lacemaker · 41-45, F
@SW-User
I noticed your exchange and I think it was the same person.
I thought your 'Sell-by date' post was very clever and in this case, pertinent.
You're right. I think it's sad that people like that leave, since they meant something to others at a time when they connected.
He left with good grace which shows the kind of person he was.
I'm sorry you lost a good friend 😌
SW-User
@Lacemaker Yes, it was the same person. Before that, I had another "friend" leave without a word to anyone.
Thank you for your thoughts on my post. :)
We didn't know each other really well, but I think part of being a friend is the encouragement and care, even with much of a past to go on.
Beatbox34 · 31-35, M
Everything is temporary in life. That's the harsh reality.
Lacemaker · 41-45, F
@Beatbox34 Yes, even escapism.
Like RL .. People tend to come and go ..
Lacemaker · 41-45, F
@Stillwaiting
More so now than before though.
@Lacemaker Understood .. see cycles of that now and then
4thdimensiondream · 61-69, M
Sometimes I forget about SW. it just means I have a lot going on in RL. I always check back to see what’s going on when I have some downtime. I see basically the same stuff and don’t stay long. But there were times and will be again when this place is like a good friend.
snofan · M
I don't blame them. I had heaps of friends on EP, but only a couple here, and both have left. I'm not quite sure why I keep logging in here. I think I just hope that one day things will change.
I suspect they won't.
Lacemaker · 41-45, F
@snofan I think many of us probably feel the same 😔
Greystone21 · 61-69, M
Isn't that the way of things though? Nice to see someone from the UK though. I was beginning to think this place was all USA-based. I wish someone would tell me what EP was?
@Greystone21 EP was the prior platform that became SW
@Greystone21 The Experience Project. It was based upon people sharing stories & cobfessions.
MrAverage1965 · 61-69, M
I have been here a long time and have seen many,many people come and go. Sadly my best friend here lost her battle with cancer.
Lacemaker · 41-45, F
@MrAverage1965
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that 🥺
MrAverage1965 · 61-69, M
@Lacemaker Thanks for your kind words.
Greystone21 · 61-69, M
@MrAverage1965 That's so sad.
SW-User
It's so sad how shallow loyalty can be online. I am genuine everywhere so I don't get it. How do you bond with someone so closely then just cut them like an old string. Or only be their friend online? If you're someone's friend it should be everywhere .
JoeyFoxx · 56-60, M
Everything in life is temporary.

We should all learn to appreciate today.
Lacemaker · 41-45, F
@JoeyFoxx Tis true...
Ambroseguy80 · 56-60, M
That seems to be going around.
Lacemaker · 41-45, F
@Ambroseguy80
Yeah, it's when you think things will happen to other people, not yourself and then it starts.....
SW-User
I nearly left after some mean comments on my doll post
Lacemaker · 41-45, F
@SW-User Yes, when comments get so personal, it makes you feel like that
Sorry you had to deal with such meanness.
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Lacemaker · 41-45, F
@MarmeeMarch
I think they have more sense
Greystone21 · 61-69, M
Thanks Still
BabyLonia · F
Ahh that is sad,especially if you are just getting to know them.
So many good people have left recently, it is so sad.
Lacemaker · 41-45, F
@BabyLonia
Yes, you're right 😔
Zonuss · 46-50, M
Let us appreciate the stars that are here on this site at the present time.
It is the present that matters.
Because now is the best time.
Now. 🙂
Zonuss · 46-50, M
Speaking of quality.. Everything is in decline. This is the age of minimalism.
Less is the new norm. Less is more.
Now it is about quantity, and not about quality.
This is the theme of the world today.
I can't do with people who have a big fanfare about leaving. If i hang up my account somewhere I'll maybe give some special people an alternate contact but I'd rather just quietly bow out.
I'll be your friend forever, I'm not going anywhere :)
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Lacemaker · 41-45, F
@Stereoguy
Thank you. I didn't actually know them very well but they seemed genuine in comparison to some.
Yes, you're right. Many good people have left recently. The place is less rich because of that.

 
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