Dottleshead ★ Posted June 25, 2022 Share #1 Posted June 25, 2022 How do you use this SWC forum? I use it when I want to break up my tunnel vision at work. I use it when I'm winding down for the day and feel like posting blather. I also use it in the mornings when I don't have any direction in the day. But no doubt it has become a fixture in my life -- for better or worse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post maddmaxx ★ Posted June 25, 2022 Popular Post Share #2 Posted June 25, 2022 I don't us it. It uses me. 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 25, 2022 Share #3 Posted June 25, 2022 This is where I get all my news. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted June 25, 2022 Share #4 Posted June 25, 2022 Just a place to hang out when I have loose time. Like right now. I just finished a 45 km. bike trip and also did some grocery shopping. Having tea to hydrate myself before heading out again in a different direction, closer to home. The day is blindingly brilliant blue sky and perfect. I also am curious since there are folks here from different areas of life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted June 25, 2022 Author Share #5 Posted June 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: This is where I get all my news. No wonder this country is in trouble. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 25, 2022 Share #6 Posted June 25, 2022 41 minutes ago, Dottles said: No wonder this country is in trouble. How so? I scored Woodstock tickets, wanna hang? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BuffJim Posted June 25, 2022 Popular Post Share #7 Posted June 25, 2022 It’s my alternate family. Enjoy having a fairly tight knit group to converse with. It’s entertainment, but also gives insight into how people live their lives in times that are increasingly chaotic. I love you guys 3 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BR46 Posted June 25, 2022 Popular Post Share #8 Posted June 25, 2022 I feel like I'm not judged here like on other sites. Well I'm still judged but in a fun way 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 25, 2022 Share #9 Posted June 25, 2022 1 hour ago, maddmaxx said: I don't us it. It uses me. But as someone who is owned by cats, you are used to that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 25, 2022 Share #10 Posted June 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Dottles said: No wonder this country is in trouble. It is quite effective for breaking headline news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted June 25, 2022 Author Share #11 Posted June 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Philander Seabury said: It is quite effective for breaking headline news. I don’t watch the new anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kirby Posted June 25, 2022 Popular Post Share #12 Posted June 25, 2022 I agree with BR46. Sometimes I use it as a fun distraction during the day, but mostly I just like getting to know the posters and learn about their different interests and activities. There are a range of people and backgrounds that I'd be unlikely to meet in my day to day life,. So hearing about your lives is a nice way to expand my own experiences. Plus I've been here long enough to have gone through some difficult times and I've appreciated the support and friendship I've found here. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Further Posted June 26, 2022 Popular Post Share #13 Posted June 26, 2022 It is a way bigger part of my life than an Internet forum should be 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted June 26, 2022 Share #14 Posted June 26, 2022 24 minutes ago, Further said: It is a way bigger part of my life than an Internet forum should be We probably provide a wierd variety that's quite different than your normal in-person social circles. The predominant male lens and kiddin' around at times, makes it different than predominant women's group. I've participated in all women's cycling internet forum for about 8 yrs. We didn't spend time kiddin' each other in that forum....I think alot women who don't know each other well, don't play word pranks / jokes on each other or being sarcastic at each other/make fun of other person. A strong, close and long-time, friendship between women is not about kiddin' each other or joking alot. (Not what I've observed /experienced.). It is highly supportive verbally and in actions. Maybe that's why women might live a bit longer than men. I say this as someone with great friends...and also raised with several sisters. For sure, this group, is different from my range of social circles in-person. My work group to me, I would put as more restrained in their self-expression and tastes. I probably more flamboyant in describing things/use of imagery than work colleagues. It's very deliberate by me, to spur them to rethink an issue. My friends and casual acquaintances, are genuinely thoughtful folks, love to talk and learn about wide range of topics, do a certain amount of reading on their own... yes, they each do engage in some sort long-time exercise over the years. Of course, some topics we talk about are highly personal and complex/controversial....which is why I value dialogue with them. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share #15 Posted June 26, 2022 My head just exploded. ^^^ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted June 26, 2022 Share #16 Posted June 26, 2022 In person social interaction takes planning, effort and at times, pretence depending on the group. This is easy. You get to socialize on your schedule with some great people and I don't have to make plan, tidy up or get dressed to do so. This is the easy button of social interaction. There is still judgement here but you can put those "family members" in the penalty box if needed. This is a good way to still feel a part of a community when travelling the globe. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted June 26, 2022 Share #17 Posted June 26, 2022 When I was working it was a welcome distraction for a few minutes. Since retirement that has changed. I enjoy reading the topics, seeing the pics, and, discussing cycling 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted June 26, 2022 Share #18 Posted June 26, 2022 and I have learned to post pics 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 26, 2022 Share #19 Posted June 26, 2022 I sort of agree with what Wilbur said except for penalty box thing. The Easy button is a good analogy. Plus the ubiquity and always on-ness is off the charts! Mainly it is the laughs and diversion. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zephyr Posted June 26, 2022 Popular Post Share #20 Posted June 26, 2022 I come here for all the cycling tips. Honestly..., some of my days can be intense and sometimes emotional. This place is a good 'brain break' and a reason to smile in the middle of a shitty day 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 26, 2022 Share #21 Posted June 26, 2022 1 hour ago, az_cyclist said: and I have learned to post pics I love that you take, and then post, pics of your rides. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted June 26, 2022 Share #22 Posted June 26, 2022 15 hours ago, Further said: It is a way bigger part of my life than an Internet forum should be I am glad to hear this because I need you here. You are so well grounded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Airehead Posted June 26, 2022 Popular Post Share #23 Posted June 26, 2022 I need you all like great confidants. You support me during stressful times without being involved in the issues. In return, I hope to do the same for you. I always feels grateful to have stumbled into this group and that @Square Wheels pays the mortgage on our home here. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Beanz Posted June 26, 2022 Share #24 Posted June 26, 2022 Waste time post pics, ride reports and post more pics. 😄 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted June 26, 2022 Share #25 Posted June 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Airehead said: I am glad to hear this because I need you here. You are so well grounded. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted June 26, 2022 Share #26 Posted June 26, 2022 I try to balance being present with my family & poking around here. If I’m here I usually don’t have anything else going. I also have down time at work where I’m monitoring more so than doing so it passes the time during slow periods. I enjoy the group dynamic, banter & occasional cycling talk. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groupw Posted June 26, 2022 Share #27 Posted June 26, 2022 When @UglyBob was at my house we tried to explain this site to other people there and they just weren’t getting it. This place is lightning in a bottle of people with a common interest that isn’t even the primary thing we talk about! Several of you have become very special people who affect me even if we’ve never met. Meeting people from here just makes them all the more special. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted June 26, 2022 Share #28 Posted June 26, 2022 23 minutes ago, groupw said: When @UglyBob was at my house we tried to explain this site to other people there and they just weren’t getting it. This place is lightning in a bottle of people with a common interest that isn’t even the primary thing we talk about! Several of you have become very special people who affect me even if we’ve never met. Meeting people from here just makes them all the more special. I can't imagine trying to explain much about this forum in terms of dynamics. I do explain there aren't many women on the forum. Only a few. It's more than a cycling forum, it's a hang-out for casual guff. Methinks that we do occasionally drift back and forth from cycling or to a whole pile of other unrelated stuff, reflects reality of bigger life. Cycling is important for various reasons but not our total focus in life. If you don't cycle at the time, you're still a cool person. You're accepted and no less of a bud. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted June 26, 2022 Share #29 Posted June 26, 2022 41 minutes ago, groupw said: When @UglyBob was at my house we tried to explain this site to other people there and they just weren’t getting it. This place is lightning in a bottle of people with a common interest that isn’t even the primary thing we talk about! Several of you have become very special people who affect me even if we’ve never met. Meeting people from here just makes them all the more special. Yeah, that's the thing about this place. There really is no explanation that anyone would understand. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MickinMD ★ Posted June 26, 2022 Popular Post Share #30 Posted June 26, 2022 On 6/25/2022 at 3:37 PM, Dottles said: How do you use this SWC forum? I use it when I want to break up my tunnel vision at work. I use it when I'm winding down for the day and feel like posting blather. I also use it in the mornings when I don't have any direction in the day. But no doubt it has become a fixture in my life -- for better or worse. I use it for the exchange of ideas and the friendships I no longer get at work since retiring. Makes my day! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share #31 Posted June 27, 2022 9 hours ago, Airehead said: ... that @Square Wheels pays the mortgage on our home here. He's got me paying some rent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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