Saying Nothing

[bluesman1951]

I just looked at a profile with a bunch of postings and pictures lots of views and no comments .Very big effort ! Whats up with no comments ? No encouragement not a single word positive or negative . The span of this, years with not a single word . Please tell me how this can be . The one thing we all have in common is we sit or stand at a work station and hope to create something others will like and if we are lucky pay us for . The process is the same for all from the buying of the leather to the first cut and on through the project . There are all skill levels here so much experience ,why is it we can not find the words to give one of our own a nod or at least a few words of encouragement ? We all had a first day and like it or not there will be a last day when we no longer sit at our bench . The ads for tools for sale will be for our tools as they are scattered to the winds to be put in the hands of others . In the end it will all be just a memory a moment in time ,for some the work will live on loved and cherished by some for others the destiny of their work is unclear . I have found that a rush to judgement is a foolish endevour ,I am now more interested in who made something than what was made . There is a story behind each piece of work and that makes me very curious . Sad is the word I would use to describe my feelings after seeing all those views and no comments , just dont seem fair some how . Thats my two cents ,if you got this far ,Thanks for reading it all . Bill

[Johanna]

You understand exactly what we are trying to do: "Education, entertainment and fellowship". Would you like to join the ambassador team and help out with the welcomes and bumping up any oversights?

~J

[bluesman1951]

You understand exactly what we are trying to do: "Education, entertainment and fellowship". Would you like to join the ambassador team and help out with the welcomes and bumping up any oversights?

~J

I would be honoured if you found me worthy of this position .

[David8386]

Ouch, very proper slap up alongside the head, worded very nicely and appropriate. Seriously thanks Bill it was needed.

David

[immiketoo]

Bill, I usually comment when I have an opinion, but as I am relatively new, I don't feel comfortable commenting on many people's work other than I like it or don't, and I don;t want to say I don't like it without some experience to back up what I mean or why I think that. Guys like you or Katsass or Ferg have way more perspective, so sometimes I don;t say anything out of respect.

That being said, I have noticed a few of my posts get no comments. I appreciate your effort here!

Mike

[shtoink]

Bill, I usually comment when I have an opinion, but as I am relatively new, I don't feel comfortable commenting on many people's work other than I like it or don't, and I don;t want to say I don't like it without some experience to back up what I mean or why I think that. Guys like you or Katsass or Ferg have way more perspective, so sometimes I don;t say anything out of respect.

That being said, I have noticed a few of my posts get no comments. I appreciate your effort here!

Mike

I am in the same boat. As a beginner, it's difficult to find something to say that doesn't sound more like a generic pat on that back. More often than not it seemed better to sit back and watch rather than risk my words sounds empty and meaningless.

I have noticed that more than a few of my threads get very little in the way of responses. I've even noticed that threads seem to die after I respond. Crickets and tumbleweeds...

It's hard not to feel like I've brought a plague with me.

[DoubleC]

Bill you make such a valid point and I know by the time I've worked on my paperwork, leather, meetings, etc. sometimes I just look because I want to see the persons work but just too tired to come up with something that doesn't empty. I think you'd make a wonderful ambassador and I'm so happy for the forum you stayed. Cheryl

[EquusCustomLeathers]

Bill, you have a very good point..I agree with the other "newbies" when they say that they don't feel they are in a position to make comments on others' work. It feels like you are talking just to be heard, with no real meaning for the recipient behind it. I'm sure that isn't how the poster feels, but I know it would be a much greater compliment to get a positive reply from someone like you, as opposed to a greenhorn like me.

Congrats on becoming an "Ambassador"..you genuinely care about the folks on this board, and you have taught me personally the value of honest work, whether it turns out good or bad LOL

[katsass]

From the grump: I often lurk a bit, and view anything that interests me, but prior statements made, have said it all, and there is no reason to just re-state the prior conversation. There are a few times that upon viewing an item I'll shudder a bit, and really can not make up my mind as to where to start - so I just leave it alone. Mike

[mikesmith648]

I can gladly say that Bill is a relatively new "friend" of mine and I can't wait till we can get together and learn stuff from each other. Congrays on the nomination Bill. I know you will make a great ambassador!!

Mike