Do we really know anything about each other??

collin · **Do we really know anything about each other?? -** 02-04-09, 06:24 PM

Having had a look around the blogs section of late I have come across some fantastic peeps most I already have had the good fortune to have already communicated with and some new peeps that ive never come across before...as someone else would say" you know who you are"

One in particular comes from the nail side of things and having now found this wonderful person its gotten me thinking

We all have our personal/professional fields,nails,hair,skin and of course not forgetting the holistic bunch(there really should be a category for these people)...some peeps of course have more than one.

If you don't frequent the blogs and simply concentrate on the postings relevant to your trade/private preferences on the main boards ...well...it has occurred to me that there is a whole bunch of people out there that you are missing out on.

So my question(s) is(are)

1)When your trolling through the site do you only stick to the sections relevant to your specific trade or interests or do you generally have a good old rummage about and see whats going on in the other sections as well?

2) or don't you give a dam about subject matter and individuals from other disciplines

3) do you ever participate in threads that are not specific to your trade if you think you can have a positive contribution or do you cry shy of the possibility of being asked"and what the heck do you know about this subject missus"

Ruth Mills · 02-04-09, 06:50 PM

Good idea for a post, Collin!

Well, when I am looking at posts on the site, I select the option that shows everything in reverse chronological order (latest posts first) and tend to look at the more computery related ones, or ones that sound interesting.

I do contribute to any thread that I think I can make a positive contribution to as well - particularly if the questions are chemistry related - as I am a chemistry graduate so can often help out there (e.g. the chemistry of spray tans is one of my fave topics there - dihydroxyacetone and the Maillard reaction)...

SunSpray · 02-04-09, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruth Mills

Good idea for a post, Collin!

(e.g. the chemistry of spray tans is one of my fave topics there - dihydroxyacetone and the Maillard reaction)...

I love your chemistry of spray tans postings Ruth. Any time you like now ... x

hippy-chick · 02-04-09, 08:46 PM

I'm like Ruth, I click on whats new, and read through.
I scan the right hand column to look for skin geek and chit chat BUT also look at the thread titles, and have been known to gatecrash a few hair and nail geek discussions but generally point out that its not my expertise.

So, in answer to your question Collin, I do the whats new, read through the 2-3 pages and click on titles that interest me.

Then, I save the best to last and click on BLOGS and have a good 'snuggle down in the settee with a cuppa' and read up on what my friends are up to.

I try and remember to scan the homepage to see if its anyones birthday and tend to send a visitor message unless a thread has already been started.

I have had the good fortune to meet a few geeks in person, have spoken to a few on the phone, have been invited to stay at peoples houses and have had work opportunities presented to me. I have also had lovely pms from people.

Best moments for me:
oey announcing her news this week!
Getting a special announcement on my birthday, that was awesome.

pretty-in-pink · 02-04-09, 08:48 PM

hey collin! not sure if weve ever spoke but you seem a nice man

well im training for my level 2 hairdressing and should qualify this july but also wanting to do nails and massage this september coming so i have an interest in all areas and also i would LOVE to have my own business so i try and participate in all subjects even though sometimes i may not post a reply on a thread i give it a good look and think then maybe if i have an idea ill put it across and try and help out as much as i can from what i know obv im no professional at beauty or nails sadly

i think everyone should take a part even if there not a professional in that subject area everyone is entilted to an interest and an input and there freedom of speech

x

Zondrae · 03-04-09, 01:29 AM

I read most posts from the last 24 hours. I try to contribute to threads if I feel I have something intelligent to say :-)

As I am very new to the industry, I do a whole lot more reading and learning than I do advising at this stage. Good questions!

Bagpuss · 03-04-09, 11:55 AM

I try and scan through as many posts/threads as possible...on any subject...but thats cos i am looking for anything that might need attention..(mod job..

) but i only really read properly the nail section...and might pick up on a skin thread that catches my eye.

I wouldn't try and give professional advise on a subject i wasn't trained in...but i have answered skin questions when it has been worded with "what do you use on your face" or there abouts...not when asked "what do you recommend for problem skin"...thats a pro question IMO

naturalnails · 03-04-09, 01:09 PM

Very interesting question there and some also interesting words used in your original post.

Do we really know anything about each other - hmm I used to think I did but just recently some people have really surprised me.

I would like each and every one of us to think about our postings and if you can put your hand on your heart and honestly say that you would say that to a person face to face then go ahead and post it.

I have met quite a few people on here, some anonymously - I knew who they were but they didnt know who I was and there have been a few occasions where the person in the flesh is totally different to the person behind the keyboard.

But to answer what I think you are asking LOL - I do much the same as Angie, I first of all read through what is new from a mods point of view to make sure it is in line with the rules and then I answer any questions I feel "qualified" to answer.

angelina221 · 03-04-09, 01:12 PM

I read through the 'what's new in the last 24 hours'.
I read what catches my attention.
I never read any of the nail threads cos i know nothing about them and i don't understand what they are talking about half the time!
I see the word minx, and i think Minnie, i see the word poppits and i think of sweets.
I reply to threads when i have something constructive to add. I ask questions too

cabinkel · 03-04-09, 01:20 PM

I tend to go everything new first, then read down the thread titles. I try to contribute if and where I can, on whatever type of thread. I dont often post a blog, but do read them. I feel blog land is where the meat gets put on the bones of people.
If I am in big rush, i can be in, scan threads and out in 10 mins flat!

Susie H · 03-04-09, 01:25 PM

Blogs first, answer pm's next then look at the last 24 hours.
I like to contribute where I can,

and love looking at the gallery's and when I come across a new geek I go straight to their page to find out all about them, does my head in when it's not filled in.

Good thread Collin

collin · 03-04-09, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cabinkel

If I am in big rush, i can be in, scan threads and out in 10 mins flat!

It would be interesting to learn from peeps generally if this is something you all do also?

Do you find that if its a long thread with a number of postings that just because you read it when it was "new" and time has lapsed and you decide to have another look because there is apparently something going on and its now 4 pages long that you skip to the back end of the thread and just read the last few postings to get a quick flavour of whats been going on...then do a posting based on the back end only of the thread despite the fact that its probably way of at a tangent by now?.

Maybe this accounts for why so many threads sometimes go off at a complete tangent and that the original posting or "rational" behind it is actually lost and not answered???

A bit like ive done right now to this one

izzidoll · 03-04-09, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by collin

Having had a look around the blogs section of late I have come across some fantastic peeps most I already have had the good fortune to have already communicated with and some new peeps that ive never come across before...as someone else would say" you know who you are"

One in particular comes from the nail side of things and having now found this wonderful person its gotten me thinking

We all have our personal/professional fields,nails,hair,skin and of course not forgetting the holistic bunch(there really should be a category for these people)...some peeps of course have more than one.

If you don't frequent the blogs and simply concentrate on the postings relevant to your trade/private preferences on the main boards ...well...it has occurred to me that there is a whole bunch of people out there that you are missing out on.

So my question(s) is(are)

1)When your trolling through the site do you only stick to the sections relevant to your specific trade or interests or do you generally have a good old rummage about and see whats going on in the other sections as well?

I must admit I mainly stick to the Nail Forums as that is where I can contribute most (I hope), but I do have a read over other topics that interest me in the other forums. I do tend to go in and comment on the blogs as well but I haven't blogged myself in a while.
I am a private person in real life and remain so on here, I am always very wary of posting too much personal detail on the world wide web, as it is a small enough world anyway.
I mean, I once had 2 people, from different continents, who knew me bump into each other in the Saharah Desert for goodness sake!!

2) or don't you give a dam about subject matter and individuals from other disciplines

I enjoy reading informative posts even on subject matters I know nothing about. Ruth's posts when she gets all sciency are brilliant even if I don't understand a word!! I often rep people who have given great advice on skincare/waxing/business etc as I am always impressed by how generous people are on here with their knowledge and expertise.

3) do you ever participate in threads that are not specific to your trade if you think you can have a positive contribution or do you cry shy of the possibility of being asked"and what the heck do you know about this subject missus"

I do cry shy a bit on answering anything technical on the other forums, and when I have, I have made sure I have said I am posting from a consumers point of view rather than a therapist.

BUT let's all be honest here folks..the threads we ALL have a good read at....are the ones we have noticed have been closed!! Just to be nosey and see what all kicked off.......don't deny it!!

kiatworcs · 03-04-09, 04:15 PM

Hi everyone,

I have to admit i tend to concerntrate on nail n beauty in the whats new in last 24hrs, again i do the whole cry shy thing as sumtimes not sure if what i put has been said in another way lol, for some reason i never check the blogs i think i mite have alook n see whats going on there. I hope what i do contribute will some way help someone else if it can then im a happy lil bunny lol im still learning i pick something new up everyday when i log on and tell all my friends who r in the industry that they have to log on as i love it on here n the people are so friendly.

xx

Jolicatellas · 13-04-09, 02:42 PM

I go here, there and everywhere! This site is addictive and there is so much to do and read and see and learn. I contribute mostly in the nail forums b/c that is my field, but I do reply to posts in other sections if I feel I've got something to contribute.