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Isis
Member Ascendant

since 1999-09-06

Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland

0 posted 2000-03-12 10:45 PM

ok.. Thanks for reading..
You all know me, don't you? Have one of you ever seen me mad? No? Cos I don't get mad often, unless it is really warranted. Guess what? I'm mad

I'm sick of the lack of responding here in dark.
Friends only answering friends work(you know who you are), not responding to other's work.  Not encouraging fellow poets etc.  This forum is turning into a pack of lazy whingers, get with the programme!!!!!!!!!
We must all answer a few poem's daily, not just our friends.
We are to post NO more than 2 poems in the dark forum within a 24 hour time span.
All of you know these rules and I'm sick of having to remind you all to be fair to each other.  Come on.
I know some of you adore Dark as much as Michael and I do, but if Dark is generally slack, we could lose it.  Then where would we be able to right dark/angry/hurt stuff.
Come on guys pull your finger out.  If I have to start personally emailing some of you, I will.  I don't want to but I will.
Let's all work together and make the dark forum sing with poetry and responses.
Announcements and comments are for the alley or Announcemtents not here in Dark.
Come on guys you are only inadvertantly letting yourselves down.
Shape up!!!
Isis
P.S.  I expect this to be answered by everyone!!
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May the world hug you today,
With it's warmth and love.
I pray it whispers a joyful tune in your heart,
That tell you there is a friend sitting in another corner of the world,
Wishing you well and
wishing you love......
~Isis~
(Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit)

[This message has been edited by Isis (edited 03-12-2000).]

Janet Marie
Member Laureate

since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

1 posted 2000-03-12 10:56 PM

I hear you loud and clear my wise and wonderful moderator

...
I would love to chat with you..but I must go do my replies

thanks ISIS..."you the MOD"!!!
janet marie

Isis
Member Ascendant

since 1999-09-06

Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland

2 posted 2000-03-12 10:59 PM

Thanks Janet Marie

Why don't you install icq?

May the world hug you today,
With it's warmth and love.
I pray it whispers a joyful tune in your heart,
That tell you there is a friend sitting in another corner of the world,
Wishing you well and
wishing you love......
~Isis~
(Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit)

Jesse Jaymz
Senior Member

since 2000-01-24

Posts 708
Youngstown, ohio

3 posted 2000-03-13 02:56 AM

isis
i am sorry that i havent been replying latly. i have been a mess. but i will be replying more. i miss the board. i really do. and i have to start writing again too. i just have been so down lately that i havent been doing much of anything. but i will respond more. like i used to do. i think we all needed a little smack from the mod to get us going again. as janet said, you the MOD.

lets keep dark runnin forever.
jesse

Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel is just a frieght train coming your way...
MetallicA

Munda
Member Elite

since 1999-10-08

Posts 3544
The Hague, The Netherlands

4 posted 2000-03-13 06:53 AM

I'll try to reply to a couple of poems a day Isis. I promise

StarrGazer
Senior Member

since 2000-03-05

Posts 679
Texas

5 posted 2000-03-13 08:27 AM

I absolutely love this place and I think I'm addicted

I try to respond to more than a couple of poems a day there are always such good poems here... and not enough time in the day to respond to them all but I'll try and do more

~*Love begins with a smile, grows with a kiss, and ends with a tear*~

SEA

Moderator

Member Seraphic

since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

6 posted 2000-03-13 09:17 AM

Isis~ I've been busy this weekend, but I will respond to more. Sorry to have made you mad.(if I did, that is

)What is icq? -SEA

Walter Poe
Senior Member

since 1999-10-13

Posts 787

7 posted 2000-03-13 09:43 AM

Walters Rules of posting

1 when adding a poem to the site always reply to at least 2 others

2 any poet with a first post or/and any 0 reply posts get priority

3 anyone replying to your own gets replied to next (in case of numerous replys To anyone who i miss i try to catch up on)

4 any poem that catches my eye (good titles etc)

5 any poets i know i like

these rules i find are effective even if i only have time to do the first to.

Did you write the Book of Love
And do you have faith in God above
If the Bible tells you so
Do you believe in rock 'n roll
Can music save your mortal soul
And can you teach me how to dance real slow

PoeticKnight
Senior Member

since 2000-01-20

Posts 1144
New Orleans, LA

8 posted 2000-03-13 09:56 AM

I think i've been a good boy. My time is limited here since i'm at work, but i try to be a good boy. Don't spank me....ok, spank me. LOL

CrEaTuRe
Member

since 2000-01-01

Posts 260
Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia

9 posted 2000-03-13 12:40 PM

Isis plz forgive for not being able to post or replying any post .....i'm so sorry .I have not been online for a about a month or so because my uni assignments are a killer plus i have been having chicken-pox

I hope you'll find it in your heart you forgive me

p/s i promise to reply at least 3 a day from now

p/s (you don't look very nice went you are mad ) plz show us your millon dollar smile of yours that has been missing

demonic~angel
Member

since 2000-03-11

Posts 54
Kansas

10 posted 2000-03-13 12:50 PM

Isis,

I am truely sorry for not being up to speed. I am dealing w/ my dads death and it is hard to respond to some poems that bring tears to my eyes. I will do my best to post replies. Thanks.

Carpe Diem...

Jannel
Member

since 2000-01-18

Posts 492
Muncie, IN, USA

11 posted 2000-03-13 01:09 PM

okay, so we all need a little kick in the seat of the pants to get us going once in a while. i'm back to having a computer that i can use on a daily basis now, so i'll be a bit more active. liking walter's rules...

jannel

"I'm just saying
that we've mistaken one
for thousands of words,
and for that mistake
I've caused you such pain
that I damn that word."
-10000 Maniacs "Jezebel"

danni
Senior Member

since 1999-11-20

Posts 688
wisconsin

12 posted 2000-03-13 01:17 PM

it's a shame that reminders such as this pop up every two to three months. i reply to at LEAST five poems whenever i come on. especially if i post. and i usually go for new poets, poems with few responses, and then to poet's that i know. so it usually ends up being more than five. and i will keep on doing that.
anyway, thanks for the much needed reminder. i would hate to see this forum get closed. it has become a sort of sanctuary to me, as this is the only place where i put my deepest feelings on display. i rarely show what i post here to anyone i know. most people don't even know that i write poetry.

i love too much, and not enough.

Jonas
Senior Member

since 2000-03-03

Posts 796
Oregon

13 posted 2000-03-13 01:19 PM

I agree with everything you are saying Isis. I've only been here a short time, but I love this place. From now on, when I post a new poem, I will make it my policy to respond to 5 others...giving priority to those with 0 responses. I too need a good kick in the pants from time to time.

JOY 14
Senior Member

since 1999-09-22

Posts 1419
Wisconsin USA

14 posted 2000-03-13 02:05 PM

Isis, you go girl!  You are so right!
When something needed to be brought to attention you do it and you get peoples attention!  Thank you because I too have been noticing this lack.

I know I am not the best at replying to everyone's poetry but I MAKE SURE that whenever I post a piece of my own I reply to at least 3 people's poetry or more.  And when I am only here for a short time and can't post anything I like to reply to as many poems as I can because that is what being a part of Dark Passions and Passions in general is.  Showing support!  Lets not fall apart guys and girls!!!  If we all do our part we will all end up feeling good!
Thanks again Isis!

Joy

a-alibaster
Member

since 2000-01-08

Posts 392

15 posted 2000-03-13 04:27 PM

I respond to all of these that you post Isis and once again....forgive my lack of posts...but it is not that I am not posting responses , I have not been here to post at all...anything at all. I too like Walters rules.
When I do post I always post a response to at lease 3 other poems here. I find that only respectfully, besides, I love every one words here and appriciate all of them. Not just some/friends....I am not one to post on certain ppl's work to begin with, for I do not know any one here....so I post on all ppls.
Many thank you for the words Isis....
Until.....

There is an alter ego which
dwells in every soul...
a-alibaster

Dark Enchantress
Senior Member

since 1999-07-27

Posts 1258
meet Morgana

16 posted 2000-03-13 04:35 PM

Isis I am so very, very sorry that I haven't been responding. I thought that I'd be back for awhile or atleast have more time to read poems and reply to them. But I really haven't. Usually if I didn't have time when I got home I'd read and reply to them in my computer class but in order to do all of that you have to be done all of your work....which I wasn't. But I promise I'll try to come around more often. It's just that I've got a lot things to be doing and way too much on my mind right now. I'd miss Dark very, very much if we lost it so please don't think that I am just being selfish. I have just been having a difficult time to say the least....but I'll try to come on more often.
Lots-a-Love,
Angel

"They can take away my belongings. They can beat me. They can torchure me and they can kill me. Then they will have my dead body. But they will not have my obedience."
-Gandhi

~*Angel of Darkness*~

Isis
Member Ascendant

since 1999-09-06

Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland

17 posted 2000-03-13 05:41 PM

I know we are all busy and I can appreciate that. I myself have a very very busy four year old!!

It's just a little reminder and yes maybe a threat that I will be watching much more!!
I had to laugh at Walter's Golden Rules the way you put it made me smile Walter.
Jesse I know you are having problems, just when you are here is what I'm referring too.
If you are away sick or whatever you cannot post I realise that, though when you are here get to it!
Munda, thanks you are a good girl aren't you?
StarGazer thanks hon, every bit helps.
Sea - Icq is the ultimate chatting enhancement for computers, you can email, message, live chat everything.  Big download but well worth it.  So many Passions poets are in it.
Yes JML you are a good boy, but if you want a spanking it can be arranged!! LOL *wink*
Creature of course UNI comes first, but now you are back, things will get better even quicker!
Demonic Angel so sorry to hear about your Dad, my bio Dad is quite ill himself.  Hard times.  Just do what you can hon.
Jannel and Danni thanks guys I know you guys are doing ok.
Jonas thanks too hon.
Joy glad you agree with the kick in the pants here, and glad you saw that it was needed.  Thanks hon.
And once again thanks to JanetMarie for your help and concerns and beginnings of a friendship.
Thanks also A-Alibaster and Dark Enchantress, things pile up I know but we all needed a kick up the bum too.
THANKS EVERYONE.
P.S.     There are still a few more who can respond!!!!!

May the world hug you today,
With it's warmth and love.
I pray it whispers a joyful tune in your heart,
That tell you there is a friend sitting in another corner of the world,
Wishing you well and
wishing you love......
~Isis~
(Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit)

sonjes
Senior Member

since 2000-02-18

Posts 564
North Carolina

18 posted 2000-03-13 08:20 PM

Ok, time to send this back to the top.
I have hard time finding original things to say, and I have a fear of repeatiing myself.

Seriously, I agree with you here, Isis. It seems like last week that I was reading archives on what to do with people that post too much and do not reply enough. Your rules are right on, and I, too, try to reply to 3 poems as well, every time I log on. However, I post in other forums as well, and sometimes I just neglect DP. So sorry, all. Will try harder to reply more often.

Don't care what people say
Just follow your own way
Don't give up and use the chance
To return to innocence.
-Enigma

ill_tactics
Member

since 2000-02-11

Posts 149

19 posted 2000-03-13 08:35 PM

ME LIKE POSTING!!!!!! ME LIKE POSTING!!!!!! HAHAHAHA Much love, One love, PEACE

Aimster
Member Elite

since 2000-02-19

Posts 4297
Charlotte, NC

20 posted 2000-03-13 08:44 PM

Isis,

I am new to Passions period, and especially to Dark Passions. Only been posting in DP about a week and Passions for about a month. I am glad that you made this point though. Me and another Passions member had been discussing this very thing last week. And we both agreed that it had been getting pretty "slack" in here. I know that if I noticed that in a week, then something must be going on. I personally respond to as many poems as I can, and I especially respond to new poets and ones with few responses. I also respond to those whose work I have come to know and love. I really love this place, its like a second home to me. I am glad that we all got this wake up call. I would severely miss this place if it was to go away.

AMY

~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~

Isis
Member Ascendant

since 1999-09-06

Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland

21 posted 2000-03-14 12:11 PM

Thanks guys!!!!! Isis is smiling now

May the world hug you today,
With it's warmth and love.
I pray it whispers a joyful tune in your heart,
That tell you there is a friend sitting in another corner of the world,
Wishing you well and
wishing you love......
~Isis~
(Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit)

CrEaTuRe
Member

since 2000-01-01

Posts 260
Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia

22 posted 2000-03-14 11:30 AM

ohhh!!
the million dollar smile is there(Isis's smile looks so sweet) that's the best thing i've seen today

great smile dear

virgil baichoo
New Member

since 2000-03-09

Posts 8

23 posted 2000-03-14 12:14 PM

Sorry about that, but will do better in the future. The lack of time should be no excuse for not answering at least two poems daily.
onelove.virgil

Red
Member

since 2000-01-01

Posts 143
Ca

24 posted 2000-03-16 12:06 PM

I think I come here almost everynight when it gets quiet at work and just sit and read all of the wonderful poetry but I rarely post and I apologize for that.... I guess I'm just a silent observer.lol But look, I'm posting

. If I had a computer at home and didn't have to glance over my shoulder to make sure my supervisor wasn't around when I'm reading poetry, I swear, I would post more... but for now, my few and far between, 'WOW the talent here is endless' posts will have to do!! Au Revoir!!

Isis
Member Ascendant

since 1999-09-06

Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland

25 posted 2000-03-16 12:11 PM

Thanks everyone, all I ask is you do the best you can do, it then benefits us all

May the world hug you today,
With it's warmth and love.
I pray it whispers a joyful tune in your heart,
That tell you there is a friend sitting in another corner of the world,
Wishing you well and
wishing you love......
~Isis~
(Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit)

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

26 posted 2000-03-16 07:37 AM

I read and I can dig it...sometimes I go to favorites if I don't have much time..but not always...I don't believe so anyways..some poets just seem to know my heart and have won my heart. You know like we are going thru the same things or have similar experiences. James

Lost Dreamer
Member Elite

since 1999-06-20

Posts 2464
Somewhere near the Rainbow

27 posted 2000-03-16 09:04 AM

I have just started to wander into this forum lately, so I shall now follow the rules stated. I do not write much dark poetry myself, but I will read and respond when I am here visiting.

Broken
Member

since 2000-03-12

Posts 271
The woods

28 posted 2000-03-16 02:00 PM

I`m sorry I haven`t been responding as much as I should. I`ll shape up, I promise

~Venus~
Member

since 2000-01-27

Posts 128

29 posted 2000-03-16 07:57 PM

So sorry, Isis. Haven't been visiting DP recently. Not as much as I should have...but I must run now...>_<

~goddess of love, passion, and desire~

I'll be here...why? I'll
be waiting...for what?
'll be waiting for you
so...if you come here,
you'll find me...

I promise.

morteZ
Junior Member

since 2000-03-16

Posts 17

30 posted 2000-03-16 11:33 PM

I'm new but I'll do my best, I can't get on each day, but I'll pop in every 2nd day. I like what I see...

Isis
Member Ascendant

since 1999-09-06

Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland

31 posted 2000-03-17 12:39 PM

Thanks everyone ISIS is smiling hugely now

May the world hug you today,
With it's warmth and love.
I pray it whispers a joyful tune in your heart,
That tell you there is a friend sitting in another corner of the world,
Wishing you well and
wishing you love......
~Isis~
(Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit)

devinmaria
Member

since 2000-02-14

Posts 130
Middletown, Ohio

32 posted 2000-03-17 12:29 PM

if all you are asking is the best we can do then the best i can do is replying to a few poems a week tops. with a full time hectic job and a full time hectic 15 month old, im lucky to get to get in here and enjoy myslef reading the poetry i do get to read in here. i love to read but alot of times i dont have time to reply and i rarely ever post anything. im sorry, even though i rarely get to come in here i was like, "she's talkin to me." you made me feel bad

but in all honesty im doing the best i can, sorry if its not enough. i certainly do not want to lose this place.

aimee

Trust I seek and I find in you. Everyday for us something new. Open mind for a different view, and nothing else matters. --Metallica

Aiden Kelly
Member

since 2000-02-14

Posts 148
Ft. Wayne, IN USA

33 posted 2000-03-18 11:23 PM

sorry you had to post this in order for all of us to remember to have common courtesy towards one another. i'll work harder to edify you all! PROMISE!!! Love to everyone!

)

dhuron
Member

since 2000-03-19

Posts 476

34 posted 2000-03-23 11:44 PM

Ok Isis,

I might be a newbie here, but I sure won't be slacking.

Dhuron

Darla
New Member

since 2000-03-21

Posts 8

35 posted 2000-03-24 12:05 PM

I am new to this but I promise I will do my best to read all I can each night.. Thank you for sharing this with me and the others. I want to read everyones poetry but I just have not had the time to do it.. But I will and I will respond.. Again Thank you ... Darla

Broken Wings
Member

since 2000-03-18

Posts 157
Miami, FL.

36 posted 2000-03-24 12:57 PM

I'll try my best.

Dark_kisses_Within
Senior Member

since 2000-03-21

Posts 680
Kansas

37 posted 2000-03-24 12:15 PM

Well thanx for the kick in the butt. lol I am also new here but totally love it. I have found myself entering here quite often to see the new posts. But I also will respond more to everyone.
Thanx
Dark_Kisses_within

StarryEyed
Junior Member

since 2000-03-22

Posts 20
Florida

38 posted 2000-03-24 08:33 PM

i just registered...but i will post as much as possible!

Unspoken love is the loudest of all

Sparks
Junior Member

since 2000-03-22

Posts 11
Sandy Lake, Pa

39 posted 2000-03-25 07:56 AM

Isis,
Well, I'm pretty new to this forum, and I don't get a chance to get on here much due to my job. But I do like the poems I've had a chance to read. I am in the company of some great 'artists of the written word'.
when I have time to be on here, I will do my best to respond to the work of my fellow poets, provided that I can think of something non-repetitive to say, esp. when posting a new poem, which I plan to complete very soon.

your point is well taken.
Cheers! -Sparks.

Stevia
Junior Member

since 1999-11-25

Posts 28

40 posted 2000-03-26 08:39 AM

You are totally right. I too, have been very busy, although I do try to peep in once in a while, and with that peep, I do try to reply to at least a person when I do. I will try even harder. Time has just been so hard to find. I would like to post soon also. Thanks for keeping on top of things.Stevia

Carson E. G. Smith
New Member

since 2000-03-27

Posts 6
Newfoundland, Canada

41 posted 2000-03-27 04:56 AM

I agree with you 100% to what you have said. I am new here and I also have my own poetry club that I made a rule that commenting is the number one issue. We the poets must have feed back to what we write so we can learn from the readers to what they like and dislike. This will make us, the poets, better in what we write and give us a clear understanding to the needs of the reader. Thank you for making this a point and to be honest, what got me to see your message was the number of comments.

Your Poet Friend,
Carson Edward George Smith

AVANTI
Senior Member

since 2000-02-02

Posts 664
INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE

42 posted 2000-03-27 12:27 PM

yes mam!!!!
i should personally make the difference...
thankyou for taking a note...
love
AVANTI

you don't have to understand completely..to love completely...
remember even the darkest night has a morning to meet...you'll understand someday..Avanti Rao

Sandra Cox
Junior Member

since 2000-03-24

Posts 48
Essex, London,UK

43 posted 2000-03-28 02:10 PM

Well I certainly can't be accused of only replying to my friends as I haven't had time to make any yet! I wouldn't dream of posting my poems and not replying to some others at the same time, that would be sooo rude!

Best Wishes Sandra

Isis
Member Ascendant

since 1999-09-06

Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland

44 posted 2000-03-28 05:52 PM

Thanks everyone, old and new members, there have been so many responses now I can't answer them all!!

But Aimmee please now I am not picking at anyone personally. I know how rough it is with a little one, Dylan had severe reflux when young.. I understand.
I'm just asking the lazies to be more thoughtful etc.
We all need the reminder occasionally. This is the third time (I THINK) that I have posted an announcement such as this.
I appreciate every member here and appreciate all that each of you can do.
Thanks

There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self...
~Isis~
(Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit)

Joel the wolf
Senior Member

since 2000-04-06

Posts 1333
Angels Camp

45 posted 2000-06-12 02:34 AM

Well kid I'd respond more but I don't think there is enough hr's in the day. hahaha
I guess some might take offense to this but please understand that at times the forums have slumps, and some take advantage in it's good nature. I don't think you mean for us to reply to all or every one, (like I have tried) hahaha. but to just be fare
all that's all from me. haha
HHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWLLLLLLLL

Joel.

I howl a mournful song, that echos within my chambered heart, for all to read? nay for all to feel.

LeeAnne Dk
Junior Member

since 2000-06-07

Posts 32

46 posted 2000-06-12 09:20 AM

I hear you loud and clear...crystal.

LeeAnne Dk
Junior Member

since 2000-06-07

Posts 32

47 posted 2000-06-12 09:20 AM

I hear you loud and clear...crystal.

a-alibaster
Member

since 2000-01-08

Posts 392

48 posted 2000-06-12 09:25 AM

Well, I suppose I am guilty of not responding every day. I do own a company and have things to tend to here at home as well. I apologize if I am not up to standards with responses. I do try though, and when I respond it is not to just "friends", considering I do not know any here...I repond to all in general!
Thanks for the yell...and sorry to have disturb any if I have.

There is an alter ego which
dwells in every soul...
a-alibaster

Acies

Moderator

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-07

Posts 7665
Twilight Zone

49 posted 2000-06-12 10:10 AM

been trying my hardest

SpitFire
Member Elite

since 2000-04-19

Posts 2396

50 posted 2000-06-12 10:10 AM

~Right On!!!,....I so agree and will try my bestest

hehe. *Peace.

JP
Senior Member

since 1999-05-25

Posts 1343
Loomis, CA

51 posted 2000-06-12 11:09 AM

Guess it's my turn to respond isn't it?

Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn.
JP

"Everything is your own damn fault, if you are any good." E. Hemmingway

Jeffyf
Junior Member

since 2000-05-28

Posts 49
Muncie, IN

52 posted 2000-06-12 05:47 PM

I personally try to reply to at least two or three other poems for every one that I post. I don't post many, so I don't get around much. I totally agree, though. People need to feel reasured that thier poetry is read.
Jeffy

kynder
Senior Member

since 2000-04-11

Posts 537
Tallahassee, Florida

53 posted 2000-06-12 06:35 PM

hey isis!!!!! hear hear is all i can say!! but i have a question for you. i find that there are those rare times i write a happier poem, do you mind if i post those here to? i feel it is a family here, and want to you all to see what the support and encouragement has done for me. just a question!! anyway, another personal rule of mine, i always respond to first time posters. i feel they are taking a big step, and need that encouragement and acceptance from the very beginning. i love you girl!! thank you thank you thank you for helping us keep this place.

kynder

The years teach much which the days never know. Ralph Waldo Emerson

Isis
Member Ascendant

since 1999-09-06

Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland

54 posted 2000-06-12 07:15 PM

Wow 53 posts!! That is a world record for me pity it is not a poem

Kynder of course you can post the odd happy one we all do at times, we can't live in darkness all the time can we?
Thanks everyone for all your contributions both posting and responding, YOU have all helped mark dark what it is, what we know and love, and now we are 35 posts into dark forum #2.
Great, are efforts are rewarded

Love you all,
Isis

I'll tell you this...... No eternal reward will forgive us now for wasting the dawn.....
~Isis~
(Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit)

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