An Open Letter To All The NEWBIES…
First, WELCOME TO BUDDYSLIM!!!
Second, please do not let this single day’s blog over shadow your thoughts of this site…
I am an old timer…I was on this site way back when Jesus was a kid…Okay…Maybe not THAT long ago…
But two years…There are very few people from that time still around actually…
Jo, Nikki and Mary, I think…And all of us have come and gone…
When I started here, there were MAYBE 15-20 blog posts per day.
The forums were here but NEVER used. As a matter of fact, I made it my goal that Fall to make a forum post EVERY SINGLE DAY…And it worked. It got people talking.
The site looked NOTHING like it does now…It was basic and generic…
Man, we all hated it when Dr. Marc forced us to upgrade!!! 
Then in the winter of 06-07 some other long termers joined. Wonder Woman. Catrina. Many others…
Wonder Woman pretty much single handedly launched the team challenges…They simply didnt exist before that…
WE, the users, have made this site what it is, with Dr. Marc’s guidance and feeback…What a TERRIBLE shame it would be to walk away based on one squeaky wheel…
They say the squeaky wheel gets the grease…I say the squeaky wheel, if it squeaks to long, gets replaced!
So let me tell you what you will find here…
The occasional high school bullshit…True…OCCASIONAL…
Every now and then someone gets their panties in a twist and needs to sling mud…It happens…True. Its sad that it comes from an adult, but, well, you know…It happens…Every website I have been a member of has had this…
You will occasionaly run across somone you just dont like or relate too. FINE…
But also, you will get a fairly safe place to say what you need to say. In YOUR blog. YOUR thoughts.
You will find at least ONE person who thinks you are WONDERFUL.
You will find at least ONE person who thinks you are BEAUTIFUL.
And if you are really lucky, you will find MANY.
I have made some friendships on this site that go outside of this site. People I email regularly even when I am NOT on this site.
You will find challenges. Support. Laughter. Rants about jobs. Husbands. (And wives!) Kids. Dogs. Fat. Fat. Fat. Hell, you even get rants about being skinny. Its all here!!
We here at buddyslim are an ecentric little family. And like ALL families, we fight. We disagree. But we also love and support…
So.
Stick around for a few days. Make some buddies. And then decide if this site is right for you…
I joined this site in August. Your letter to the Newbies has really made me feel better today. Thank you precious One.
Yep, this site is what we make of it. Let’s continue to make it a fun and comfortable place to come to. Welcome all you newbies!
well said!
Yup.. us old timers know what a great support site this can be. I would not be here, still losing, if not for the wonderful friends I’ve made. Thank you for writing this blog. I’ve been really concerned about the newbies who are disillusioned on their first day here…. looking for a positive place to find support and finding themselves in a negative situation is enough to scare off anyone. I hope they all read this and feel welcome, and know this is what Buddyslim is really all about. I did get a chuckle out of you saying “since Jesus was a kid”. My late husband always used to say “since Jesus was a cucumber”. I have no idea where he came up with that, but I did think it must have been a long time since Jesus was a cucumber. lol
Yes, well said!
I love my buddies and it has been an honor getting to know people here, getting to encourage and be encouraged by others. This really has become a wonderful place to be.
I do remember when the site was basic and Dr. Marc forced us to upgrade! lol
It was so weird. I hated it! But, have come to love and appreciate the way it all works…even if it still gives me a glitch here and there.
We really are one big eccentric family.
What an awesome blog!!! That was so well written
I feel like an old timer, but you’ve gotten me beat by a long shot..LOL!!!
I’ve been here over a year, and I feel like its my second home.
Please do stay, make buddys, have fun, get the motivation and encouragement you are looking for. BuddySlim is THE BEST!!!
Hugs, Jane
Yah! I am not an “old timer”. I have only been here since May. But, I will tell you what…from what I have seen of you guys..your awesome..I never expected such love and support from strangers. I honestly believe I wouldnt have gotten as far as I have without you guys. This site and the people have in turns made me cry tears of joy…you have touched my heart and you have made me laugh my butt off. I was/still am amazed at the generousity of the people here. We lead busy lives and that ya’ll take the time to come in here and support others…is very loving. This is the real spirit of buddy slim…something that beautiful can not die. God bless all of you who take the time to reach out and help others. Love you guys bunches….Debbie
As always, brilliant and beautiful! - your words and you. Have a good one!
woo hoo!
Points well made. I agree. Thanks for saying everything so clearly and putting it so well. I’m not sure who’s saying what…but I pray it ends. Encouragement is what we need on here. So, I will keep leaving my little droplets of encouragement as I read…and I hope everyone else does the same. Thanks for all your clarify words. Press on! You can do it!
Great job, glad you wrote this one.
Cathy, I liked that…I am stealing your words!!! LOL…DROPLETS OF ENCOURAGEMENT…WOO HOO…Let those of us tired from the drama continue to ignore and rise above and spread DROPLETS OF ENCOURAGMENT…
Great blog Dawn! Thanks!
Excellent blog. Thank you for putting it up. I was surfing the net last night (UK time) looking for another site because I found all the whole debacle so unsettling. Now I am so pleased I checked in this morning and stayed with Buddyslim