Yay!!!!! Today is Love our Lurkers Day.
I'm so happy to celebrate this day. Like so many I started out as a lurker. I loved reading about everyones adventures. I fantasized about a D/s lifestyle and wanted it for myself. But, I was afraid. I was afraid to comment because that little white box intimidated me. I was afraid I wouldn't fit in, or I would say something stupid. It seemed liked eaves dropping and I was afraid to reveal myself. Yet, I still identified with so many of the submissive, spanko women in this community.
Eventually I found the courage to start commenting. Guess what? It didn't hurt a bit, no one criticized or belittled me. In fact I was welcomed and encouraged. Shortly after that I started my own blog, my own little corner in this lovely community. People started to read, and leave me comments, that's when I learned how accepting and supportive this community is. It soon felt like home to me.
Over the past year that I've been here I have made so many friends that it is hard to remember that I once found it intimidating to comment. So, if you are reading here and you've never left a comment, let me be the encouraging push you might need.
If you want, just say hello and let me know you were here. I don't bite, unless asked, and I won't belittle or discourage anything you might want to share. As long as you are respectful in the manner you leave the comment, even opposing comments are appreciated. Sometimes I need that kick in the butt to get over myself already. If you're the shy sort, but still want to chat, you can always send me an email. I list my email address on the top left of the blog and I assure you, I would never share with anyone without the authors permission.
I also list quite few blogs I enjoy on my blog roll. Maybe you've taken a peak and even stopped in to visit with some of my friends. If you haven't, let me encourage you to do so, they are wonderful folks. Feel free to let them now faerie sent you.
You don't bite, unless asked?!! Lol!
ReplyDeleteHi, faerie! It's been awhile since I've been here. My phone doesn't like to play nicely with your blog, so it's difficult to read and comment, but I really enjoy reading when I can. I'm already experiencing the lock up and stutter effect, so cutting this short. :(
Happy LOL Day!
Irishey
Hi Irishey, I had a guy ask me to bite him once. I did it, but I didn't like it much, lol. Sorry your phone and my blog don't play well together, maybe a spanking would help? Heeheehee :)
DeleteHey Faerie - Happy LOL Day
ReplyDeleteHey Sunnygirl, Happy LOL Day to you too :)
DeleteHi Faerie,
ReplyDeleteI have been a lurker of yours for about 6 months. I enjoy your humor and self reflection. Your blog roll has helped me find other amazing blogs.
Your devoted lurker,
Moxi
Hi Moxi, I'm so happy you delurked. I'm happy to hear that you enjoy my writing and have visited with my friends too. They really are great folks :)
DeleteI sometimes lurk but not today. Happy LOL Day, Faerie.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Ronnie
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Hey Ronnie, I sometimes lurk at your place, lol. I haven't had the time to read any where today, but if I had I certainly would have delurked :)
DeleteI never miss when you post! Happy LOL day!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
PK
I never miss one of yours either. Happy days are here again, lol. Be very thankful you can't hear me singing that right now, heeheehee :)
DeleteFaerie, I'm fond of faeries, and I'm glad even Blogland has its very own Faerie.
ReplyDeleteHappy LOL day!
Love,
Bas
Awwww...thanks Bas, everyone should believe in faeries, at least in my opinion :)
DeleteI have clearly become incompetent at lurking over the last couple of years...But I thought I would say hi anyways!
ReplyDeleteI would never think you are incompetent at anything lil, but, if you must be, lurking isn't such a bad thing to be incompetent at :)
DeleteI hope your special lurker comes out of hiding today, just once.
ReplyDeleteHappy LOL day faerie.
He just now informed he doesn't really know how to leave a comment. I graciously offered to show him, so maybe someday :)
DeleteHappy LOL day!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy LOL Day to you Rebekah :)
DeleteHi Faerie,
ReplyDeleteHappy LOL 7 day! I'm a regular visitor to your blog, and always enjoy your posts.
Hugs,
Hermione
Thanks Hermione, I visit your place regularly too :)You have such interesting posts and pics.
Delete<3 Lurkers make the rocking blog world go round....
ReplyDeleteLovely post!
Adaline Raine, my friend with the lyrical name, I can hear the tune in my head, lol :)
DeleteHappy LOL Day, Faerie! I'm happy you eventually found that courage and posted :)
ReplyDeleteMe too Riley, me too. Look at all the wonderful friends I've made over the last year, you all make my life so much richer :)
DeleteHappy LOL Day, Faerie. You have very descriptive writing and your lurkers will always find that and Faeries here:)
ReplyDeleteThanks SNP and when they come visit you, they find words of inspiration, hot stories and the occasional hand porn :) Mmmm...yummy.
DeleteSemi Lurker here!! :) Happy LOL day Faerie!! :)
ReplyDeleteHi HisLilAngel, lurk or comment, what ever feels right for you is okay, but I do enjoy hearing from you :)
DeleteHello! Just stopping by to say Hi and hope all is well. I have been a devoted lurker of yours for about 8 months. You are so right about this little white box, who knew I could be so intimidated by it! Technology can sometimes intimidates me, makes me feel old and stupid! I am certainly not either. Well, not stupid anyway, just mature and uninformed maybe! Through your wonderfull blog I have found a few others where I regularly lurk but this is my first attempt at a comment. There are so many times when a post of yours has connected with me and I have desperately wanted to say something but have not had the courage for all the reasons you list. Hopefully today will get me to come out of my shell. I may even email you my thoughts from those posts if I can remember them (it's an age thing). Thank you for a wonderfull, beautifully written blog. Your courage and shining spirit flow through your words in good times and bad. Lots of lurking love to you! Mimi. Xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Mimi, I'm so happy you delurked. Didn't hurt a bit, did it? Can I steal the mature and uninformed line? It so fits me, lol. Feel free to email me anytime, about anything. Since you've lurked here for awhile you must know I pretty much lay it all on the line :)
DeleteHappy LOL day, faerie!
ReplyDeleteMimi, congrats on delurking. :)
Hi Rogue, I lurk around your place some. I would have delurked today, but life got in the way and I haven't had the chance to visit wih anyone :)
DeleteHappy LOL day. Hope some lurkers will stop by to say hello and hope you continue your wonderful journey in this lifestyle.
ReplyDeleteFD
Hi FD, I haven't had the chance to get out and visit today, so let me take this chance to say, Hi :) As for continuing the journey, I'm afraid there's no going back now, lol.
DeleteOh faerie, I no longer lurk, comment often...I LOVE getting to come along for your ride as you learn to FLY!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you no longer lurk. Maybe one of these days you'll tell me what mlb means? I can keep a secret, really I can, lol :)
Deletehi sweets! stopping in to say happy LOL day!
ReplyDeletei read here often, even if i don't always leave a comment. but you know i love you!!
Hey Fondles, I read more then I comment at your place too. Always gotta have my Fondles and BIKKS fix dontcha know, lol :)
DeleteHey Faerie! Happy Happy LOL Day!! I love your blog and always enjoy reading what you have to say:)
ReplyDeleteBelle:)
Happy happy LOL day to you Smiling Belle. Any blogger that uses the term ya'll is my kinda girl :)
Delete*Waves* Happy LOL Day, my winged friend :)
ReplyDeleteHi Juniebug and big hugs to Ward too. I haven't had the chance to get out and visit today, but I always enjoy my time at your place, even when you make me cry :)
DeleteHiii lovely! I am loving LOL day! :)
ReplyDeleteHey sweetie, isn't LOL day fun? Next year I'm gonna plan ahead so I have the chance to play some too :)
DeleteHappy LOL Day!
ReplyDeleteThanks MrBBSpanker. Happy LOL day to you too :)
DeleteHi and happy LOL Day.
ReplyDeletePrefectdt
Hi and happy LOL day to you :)Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteHappy LOL Day!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Zoe, Happy LOL Day sorry I didn't get the chance to stop by and say HI, life just gets in the way sometimes :)
DeleteHappy LOL day...glad you decided to join the blogging world!
ReplyDeletehugs abby
Happy LOL day to you abby. I'm glad I became a part of this community too, so many wonderful people to meet and get to know :)
DeleteHi faerie! I've been MIA because I haven't been well. I've been gone for so long I think I qualify as a lurker again. Wanted to say hi and tell you I really enjoy your blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm really surprised at how many people have said they were afraid to make a comment. I didn't know you were suppose to be a nervous wreck. I guess it's because I never pass up the opportunity to give my opinion. Lol.
I forgot to leave my name. It's Kiki.
ReplyDeleteOh Kiki, you always make me laugh :) I'm sorry to hear you've been ill, I did wonder what happened to you when you disappeared. I'm glad your better and back among us.
DeleteMan oh man how did I miss saying hi? I always read. And I usually comment! Happy late LOL!
ReplyDeleteHi Minelle, I feel bad I didn't have the time to visit anyone yesterday. But you guys already know how much I love ya, right?
DeleteRight!
DeleteHello Faerie, I missed LOL day d/t issues w/google, then my husband became impatient w/ me spending too much time on the computer.I've been lurking for several months now and I just love your blog. Perhaps next time I stop by I;ll have my issues w/ google straightened out and I won't have to be anonymous.
ReplyDeleteHi anon, I think I know who it is, but I do wish you had left a name. I can totally sympathize with computer issues. After a long day at work I was looking forward to making some LOL day visits. Instead my computer crashed and I had to use Musicman's just to answer comments. Thank goodness he's a bit more tech savvy then I am, he fixed it for me and I'm ready to roll again :)
DeleteHi Faerie!
ReplyDeleteLol or LOL... I didn't know lurking was the word, but it's funny! I've been lurking for only a few days, then, but enjoy your blog thouroughly. Thank you so much!
Mlou
Hi Mlou, lurking is a funny word, isn't it? Almost sounds sinister, but in this context it's not meant to be. I'm so happy you enjoy my writing, stop in for a visit anytime. It's always nice to meet new friends :)
DeleteHappy LOL Day! Believe this is our first comment.
ReplyDelete:)
~Todd and Suzy
Hi Todd and Suzy, thanks for the comment, first or not, thay are all appreciated :)
DeleteHappy LOL Day!
ReplyDelete-Chelsea
Hi Chelsea, nice to meet you, I hope you'll visit again sometime :)
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