One of my "required" posts

sunshine1967

I love this website. I'm a little bummed out that I have to post some inane post in order to see the pictures on the post I want to see. But, hey, I jump though hoops as good as the next girl

11 years ago

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Latest reply was from alexandrav

sunshine1967

Active Member

So, hopefully since I am now posting a second time, after 3 days I will be able to become an active member and look at the pictures. I'm just wondering what is the reasoning behind restricting who can see the pictures?

11 years ago

sunshine1967

Active Member

Oh, I guess I needed one more. I hope no one actually reads these posts since all I wanted to do was look at the pictures. I really don't have anything I feel I need to say.

11 years ago

catgirl

Veteran

You can also comment on some of the threads without pictures, and post something about your style and goals or body type if that's what you are interested in exploring here. That will put you ahead of the game when you start viewing and posting pictures.

The viewing requirement made many members more comfortable about posting privacy-wise because it helped determine that new members were real participants and not trolls, spammers or whatever. It also boosted membership as people had to join to see pics.

I'll just say that the more you give the more you'll get here, so take this opportunity to read as much as you can of Angie's posts especially!

11 years ago

crutcher

Veteran

Sunshine, I hope you will get into YLF and appreciate it for what a delightful place it is...The posts help you with fashion and there are many, many wonderful and kind women...Certainly worth your time to jump in and be a part of things...

11 years ago

Jewell

Veteran

Ditto everything alaskagirl said! And a hearty welcome to you. It's always a pleasure to "meet" a new member.

11 years ago

Gigi

Veteran

Welcome!

Alaskagirl outlined well the reasons for the policy. People really do give up some of their personal privacy to post photos here, so it makes them feel a little safer to know that those who look at the photos have signed up and have been posting to the forum first. The policy was actually what caused me to join the forum—I had been lurking for some months when the policy was implemented, and by then I was hooked and needed to see the photos! So I joined. And I'm very glad I did, because I've gotten to know some great people and have a whole host of fashion-minded people to ask questions of when I need fashion advice. :^)

11 years ago

Beth Ann

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Sunshine, I think the original intent was not so much to have everybody post themselves, but at least join into the discussions of others. The Forum members create the content, and being a part of the Forum is like coming to a party --- it's nice to bring a little something, and enjoy the contributions of others.

Welcome!

11 years ago

(website)

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Well, I guess nobody 'needs' to say anything, but it sure helps the sense of community if they do. I for one was thrilled when the new guidelines were instituted. It's only fair that we have to give a little to get a little. It takes time and effort, and a certain risk of privacy issues that were already mentioned, to post pics.
You might be surprised what you find by joining! I hope so

11 years ago

sunshine1967

Active Member

Good point alaskagirl thanks helping me understand the point. I sometimes forget that once a picture is posted on the internet it is really OUT THERE and this does seem like a sensible way to control who is looking at you. Thanks for the welcome everyone and I can't wait to see all the great pictures!

11 years ago

K. Period.

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Sunshine, we're excited to meet you too. Have you posted in the who's who thread yet? That's a great one to start with. You can just give a quick little intro to folks so they know a little bit about you and what you are looking forward to learning or working on as part of the forum.

11 years ago

Ledonna N.

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Welcome, I bit the bullet also, I had been in the shadows for years. Then I gave up, then I came back, and registered and I'm glad I did. I appreciate all the kindness and different perspectives on this blog. My hope is that you will participate when you can.

11 years ago