For lack of a better word: 'bragging' section - Empty Closets - A safe online community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered people coming out

TwistyRainbow · 12th Sep 2011, 11:04 AM

So EC has many great forum sections. However, one thing that I've noticed is that, when I have something wonderful happen in my life, and I want to post about it, I don't really know which section to stick it in; the only time I'd know would be if it was related to coming out.

Anyway, my suggestion is just for EC to have a kind of bragging section (that's not the right word but no others come to mind) where members can post about amazing stuff that's gone on in their lives. Like, say, someone they just met who they like and think likes them confirms their Facebook request.

Nazo · 12th Sep 2011, 11:17 AM

I've seen Introductions, Welcomes, and Congratulations be used for that.
It's not very often, though...

DefineNormal · 12th Sep 2011, 11:31 AM

It sound's like a good idea to me

Would be an awesome place to go for a pick-me-up

**Lexington** · 12th Sep 2011, 12:42 PM

We used to have just a thread in Chit Chat devoted to this. I even think it was called the "bragging thread"...

Lex

Nazo · 12th Sep 2011, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lexington

We used to have just a thread in Chit Chat devoted to this.

Brag About Yourself

?

**Owen** · 12th Sep 2011, 12:52 PM

You can definitely use Introductions, Welcomes and Congratulations for the big stuff, like marriages and earning diplomas (the "congratulations" is there for a reason). For something like the example you gave, though, I'd put that in the "What are you thinking?" thread. If something like that happened to me, I wouldn't consider it all that worthy of its own thread, even if we had a bragging section. That's just my sensibilities, though; it's by no means a mandate on how you should post.

**Lexington** · 12th Sep 2011, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nazo

Brag About Yourself

?

+ YouTube Video

Lex

Austin · 13th Sep 2011, 01:25 AM

Because we want to hear about every little good thing in everyone's lives... :S

But I think chit chat can be used for that. You can chit chat about that thing in your life.

**Gerry** · 15th Sep 2011, 03:01 AM

Yeah there's definitely the chit chat section that can used for posting things like that. And there's even a specific thread dedicated to bragging about yourself. I see no need to create another section devoted only to bragging about oneself.

Paul_UK · 4th Oct 2011, 03:07 PM

One possible problem if a "bragging" section or whatever existed could be that all the "wow isn't my life great" threads could upset those who don't feel that way. It seems to go against the community spirit here. Yes, of course people will want to tell others about the good things happening in their lives as well as the bad things, but I think in existing sections and threads is better than a specific section.

12th Sep 2011, 11:04 AM	#1
TwistyRainbow Co-Captain - Rainbow Nerd Brigade Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Homosexual, homoromantic Out Status: The closet's in ashes Location: From St. Louis, MO; go to school in Nashville, TN Age: 20 Posts: 204 Join Date: May 2011	For lack of a better word: 'bragging' section So EC has many great forum sections. However, one thing that I've noticed is that, when I have something wonderful happen in my life, and I want to post about it, I don't really know which section to stick it in; the only time I'd know would be if it was related to coming out. Anyway, my suggestion is just for EC to have a kind of bragging section (that's not the right word but no others come to mind) where members can post about amazing stuff that's gone on in their lives. Like, say, someone they just met who they like and think likes them confirms their Facebook request. __________________ ♪You taste just like glitter mixed with rock and roll. I like you a lot, lot, think you're really hot, hot♪ ♪Together we'll find a way to make pure love work in a dirty way♪

12th Sep 2011, 11:17 AM	#2
Nazo Janis Ian's Lesbian Crush Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Facebook, not hiding at college Location: Michigan Age: 19 Posts: 2,071 Join Date: Dec 2010	Re: For lack of a better word: 'bragging' section I've seen Introductions, Welcomes, and Congratulations be used for that. It's not very often, though... __________________ are you feeling like a prisoner are you living life the way you want giving time to ones you love are you giving time to who you are

12th Sep 2011, 11:31 AM	#3
DefineNormal Average psychopath turned dinosaur Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: GAY! Out Status: PARENTS! Close friends Location: London Age: 15 Posts: 150 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: For lack of a better word: 'bragging' section It sound's like a good idea to me Would be an awesome place to go for a pick-me-up __________________ If Time and Space are Curved Where Do All the Straight People Come From? ...and the lesbians

12th Sep 2011, 12:42 PM	#4
Lexington The gay gargoyle EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Colorado Age: 42 Posts: 12,372 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: For lack of a better word: 'bragging' section We used to have just a thread in Chit Chat devoted to this. I even think it was called the "bragging thread"... Lex

12th Sep 2011, 12:52 PM	#6
Owen Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult EC Admin Gender: Agendered dude Orientation: Panromantic androsexual Out Status: Everyone and their mother Location: Massachusetts, USA Age: 21 Posts: 2,873 Join Date: Jul 2007	Re: For lack of a better word: 'bragging' section You can definitely use Introductions, Welcomes and Congratulations for the big stuff, like marriages and earning diplomas (the "congratulations" is there for a reason). For something like the example you gave, though, I'd put that in the "What are you thinking?" thread. If something like that happened to me, I wouldn't consider it all that worthy of its own thread, even if we had a bragging section. That's just my sensibilities, though; it's by no means a mandate on how you should post. __________________ "Stand firm for what you believe in, until and unless logic and experience prove you wrong. Remember, when the emperor looks naked, the emperor is naked. The truth and a lie are not sort of the same thing. And there is no aspect, no facet, no moment of life that can't be improved with pizza." -Daria Morgendorffer

13th Sep 2011, 01:25 AM	#8
Austin Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Most people in my life. Location: Orange County, California, USA Age: 19 Posts: 1,790 Join Date: Apr 2008	Re: For lack of a better word: 'bragging' section Because we want to hear about every little good thing in everyone's lives... :S But I think chit chat can be used for that. You can chit chat about that thing in your life. __________________ Can I sail through the changing ocean tides, can I handle the seasons of my life?

15th Sep 2011, 03:01 AM	#9
Gerry We're all a little mad! EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Las Vegas Age: 24 Posts: 5,551 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: For lack of a better word: 'bragging' section Yeah there's definitely the chit chat section that can used for posting things like that. And there's even a specific thread dedicated to bragging about yourself. I see no need to create another section devoted only to bragging about oneself. __________________ "Everybody's journey is individual. If you fall in love with a boy, you fall in love with a boy. The fact that many Americans consider it a disease says more about them than it does about homosexuality".-James Baldwin

4th Oct 2011, 03:07 PM	#10
Paul_UK Former Empty Closets Admin Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Bournemouth, UK Age: 47 Posts: 13,155 Join Date: Nov 2004	Re: For lack of a better word: 'bragging' section One possible problem if a "bragging" section or whatever existed could be that all the "wow isn't my life great" threads could upset those who don't feel that way. It seems to go against the community spirit here. Yes, of course people will want to tell others about the good things happening in their lives as well as the bad things, but I think in existing sections and threads is better than a specific section. __________________ Paul

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