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15,000 and Three Years

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Virgil
, 11-22-2008 at 03:24 PM (1718 Views)
Wow, today is my three year anniversary on lit net and wouldn't you know it I also hit 15,000 posts today. Hard to believe It's only been three years. I guess when you reflect on life it doesn't go as fast as it sometimes seems. But still life goes way too fast. I hope I've only hit half way. If so then I still have another 46 years to be on lit net. Lord knows what some you guys will look like in 46 years. And if I'm this crabby and crotchety now, can you imagine in 46 years?

So it's easy to figure out, I average 5000 posts per year. I think I've slowed down. I used to play games here and write up haiku poems. In fact at one point I averaged 24 posts per day. I'm now averaging 14 or just under. It doesn't mean I don't enjoy it or that I'm on less. I just don't do the quick posts as much. Plus now with blogs and profile pages and social groups, who has time for literature?

What makes lit net special to me are the people and the rules here that prevent things from getting out of hand. Yes we have a vast range of opinions and no shortage of opinionated people. But the rules in place curtail excessive conflict and the mods are always on top of things. I've belonged to what is essentially unmoderated forums and things always degenerate and lead to bad experiences. That's why I'm not a libertarian; rules and enforcement of rules set boundaries. Human beings need boundaries to coexist. I tip my hat to all you great moderators. Sorry if I've been a handful myself at times.

And here's to all the great members here. I don't want to mention any by name because I can't name them all. But I'm blessed with a huge friendship list and I'm flattered that I possibly have the most stops at my profile page. Thank you all.

And finally I enjoy reading the poetry and the stories and the literary discussions. I wish I could write more myself, but time is limited I'm afraid.

Thanks all for a great three years and I hope to see you for another 46.
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  1. 1n50mn14's Avatar
    Congrats, Virg!

    I must say I agree with you about how special lit net is, and the fact that while we are all allowed opinion and some amount of argument, things never get out of hand.

    Hope to see you till the year 3000, let alone another 46 XD.
  2. motherhubbard's Avatar
    Happy anniversary, Virgil. I would have guessed that you had been here longer because you are such a fundamental part of the lit net. It wouldn’t be the same around here without your crotchety self. However, if you don’t mellow as you age I don’t know what we’ll do with you! You know, I’m just kidding about that.
    Updated 11-22-2008 at 04:11 PM by motherhubbard (I can be rude sometimes when I don’t mean to be)
  3. andave_ya's Avatar
    yay yay yay!! "Happy Birthday" Virg. Three years is still a youngster; never fear!!!
  4. Weisinheimer's Avatar
    Congrats, Virg. 15,000, that's pretty amazing. haha, I can't imagine you 46 years older. *does math* 92. Wow. Can't wait!!
  5. mtpspur's Avatar
    Very Happy anniversary. Great entry. But in the All About Me spirit I am famous for--it's my 28th wedding anniversary today also. Had to be typed or the Countess would think I had started to grow up. Logos knows better.
    Updated 11-22-2008 at 08:38 PM by mtpspur
  6. Virgil's Avatar
    Well, Happy Anniversary to you and the Misses. Twenty-eight years is wonderful.
  7. LadyWentworth's Avatar
    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!! Wow! 15,000 posts! I wonder if I will ever make it that far!

    Oh, and yes, life does go by as fast as it seems.....unfortunately. If it didn't, you would've written more instead of worrying about your limited time!

    Geez, you're only 2 years older than I am here. Hmmm...Maybe, just maybe, I can reach 15,000 posts in another 2 years. Hey! Maybe I should add that to my list of goals! What 'cha think?
  8. TheFifthElement's Avatar
    Congratulations Virgil. 3 years is a long time to be dedicated to anything these days, especially an internet site. It'd be very quiet without you.
  9. kratsayra's Avatar
    I am really impressed with your average of 14 posts per day. Congrats on the anniversary.
  10. Virgil's Avatar
    Thank you all. It's been my pleasure.
  11. applepie's Avatar
    It's always great to see you around. 3 years huh:) Guess that means I've been around a while too. It always does go way too quick my friend. Much Love, Meg
  12. maraki16's Avatar
    happy anniversary virgil!!!!!!!!!!!the number of your posts is by any means impressive, and i think that the number of stops at your profile page can easily be explained well, i really hope you will still be a member of litnet for the next 46 years, i am sure you will look just fine! oh well, surfing at litnet is never enough, so 46 years of chat and literature will pass really quickly. best wishes, mary
  13. PabloQ's Avatar
    Wow, Virgil, must be a lot of wisdom from you scattered about the LitNet. I hereby commit myself to seek out all 15,000 pearls in the oysters througout the net. No, it would probably take me 46 years to read them all. Anyway, congrats on 3 years and 15K. You've already given me some good advice on my reading journey which I deeply appreciate. Thanks,
    Q
    btw, am I the only one disturbed by that picture MotherHubbard is using?
  14. Virgil's Avatar
    Meg, Mary, Pablo, you are all too dear. Thank you.
  15. sprinks's Avatar
    YAY!! Congrats!! I still feel like such a newcomer sometimes, I've only been around a mere 8 or so months! But yes, here's to many more years of lit-netting!
  16. Virgil's Avatar
    Thanks Sprinksy. Only eight months? It feels like you've been here for years. You're definitely not a newcomer.
  17. downing's Avatar
    We love you virg! happy litnet birthday!!!
  18. Virgil's Avatar
    You are so sweet Downing. Than you.