Are things seriously this horrible on Specktra?
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As with any community, virtual or not, you get out of it what you put into it. If one comes to Specktra with the attitude this is a click of girls with a huge Mac stash, and we kissy kissy each other
than you'll probably try to find it somewhere to justify your perception.
The Swatch forum is one of the crown jewels of Specktra (first being its members) and I know with certainty the majority of the ladies don't have this huge stash, and if they did, so what? They are adding value to Specktra.
Criticizing adds zero value, and only hurt those that contribute, and take the time out to take pictures, post them etc.
The Swatch forum is one of the crown jewels of Specktra (first being its members) and I know with certainty the majority of the ladies don't have this huge stash, and if they did, so what? They are adding value to Specktra.
Criticizing adds zero value, and only hurt those that contribute, and take the time out to take pictures, post them etc.
MAC_Whore
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I have a pretty huge collection. I have been a member for 3.5 years and a mod for a good part of that, so I do have a pretty high post count (I guess, relatively speaking). I post swatches. I used to be a MAC MA.
That doesn't make me any more or any less of a valuable member of Specktra. It's what you put into it.
I never judge anyone by their post count, "thank you"s, collection size, or time on Specktra. In fact, I don't think I could tell you what anyone's post count is. Except Jamie's, that is.
What I appreciate is anyone who contributes to the site through thoughtful posts. Thoughtful can be funny, kind, thought-provoking, supportive, intelligent, or informative. It's all about speaking from the heart, the mind or the funny bone.
That doesn't make me any more or any less of a valuable member of Specktra. It's what you put into it.
I never judge anyone by their post count, "thank you"s, collection size, or time on Specktra. In fact, I don't think I could tell you what anyone's post count is. Except Jamie's, that is.
What I appreciate is anyone who contributes to the site through thoughtful posts. Thoughtful can be funny, kind, thought-provoking, supportive, intelligent, or informative. It's all about speaking from the heart, the mind or the funny bone.
MACATTAK
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^^ That's another thing I wasn't understanding when people complain about "post count," or "thank you's." It's not like you get something for the amount you post. Why should anyone care how much you post, or how many thank you's you receive??? I post because I want to post, without any regard to numbers
User93
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When i first joined specktra, i didnt know anyone here. Im not even from USA. English is not my native language. I mistype really bad sometimes. In fact, i was (and who am i kidding, am lol) pretty odd.
However, i had some issues and problems about my personal thoughts and relations with boyfriend. I had nowhere to turn to, and i started a thread here and asked for help.
I had about 1 green point down there, less than 15 thanks, and no "reputation". Still. lots of people replied to my topic and tried to help me out. They gave me a real support.
There is no clique, there are just people here who know each other for a longer time. If you will change job, will you cry there's a clique if people dont ask you to eat with them the 1st time and OMG have friend except you there? Doubt so.
Speckta is an awesome place with awesome people. I dont care about reputation aswell. And i doubt the majority of people here do.
However, i had some issues and problems about my personal thoughts and relations with boyfriend. I had nowhere to turn to, and i started a thread here and asked for help.
I had about 1 green point down there, less than 15 thanks, and no "reputation". Still. lots of people replied to my topic and tried to help me out. They gave me a real support.
There is no clique, there are just people here who know each other for a longer time. If you will change job, will you cry there's a clique if people dont ask you to eat with them the 1st time and OMG have friend except you there? Doubt so.
Speckta is an awesome place with awesome people. I dont care about reputation aswell. And i doubt the majority of people here do.
lizardprincesa
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You sure do! When I think of collections, I *always* think of you, ever since I saw photos of your stash, months ago....
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Originally Posted by MAC_Whore
I have a pretty huge collection. |
You sure do! When I think of collections, I *always* think of you, ever since I saw photos of your stash, months ago....
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| I have been a member for 3.5 years and a mod for a good part of that, so I do have a pretty high post count (I guess, relatively speaking). I post swatches. I used to be a MAC MA. |
Thank you from my Heart, for the swatches & for all your work.
As for being a MAC MA, I bow to thee.
Seriously. I always feel excitement somewhere in my gut or my chest (or both places) when I see your swatches; I feel pleasant chills when I see your announcement that a thread is open for people to post their swatches for a new collection...
As for being a MAC MA, I bow to thee.
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| That doesn't make me any more or any less of a valuable member of Specktra. It's what you put into it. |
Yours are gracious words, and True... You "put [alot] into it" and
you are a mega-valuable member.
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| I never judge anyone by their post count, "thank you"s, collection size, or time on Specktra. In fact, I don't think I could tell you what anyone's post count is. Except Jamie's, that is.
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I hope all of us can think similarly, in terms of not judging by post count, "thank you's," collection size or time spent.
(I'd be out of luck here if most people did judge that way.)
Your attitude is one which makes people feel welcome.
(I'd be out of luck here if most people did judge that way.)
Your attitude is one which makes people feel welcome.
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| What I appreciate is anyone who contributes to the site through thoughtful posts. Thoughtful can be funny, kind, thought-provoking, supportive, intelligent, or informative. It's all about speaking from the heart, the mind or the funny bone.
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Your words here are *Golden* .
Thank you for doing what you do!
HeartVibes
xxxxCherylFaithxxxx
PS I love your avatar, & have, since I began lurking around here.
Thank you for doing what you do!
HeartVibes
xxxxCherylFaithxxxx
PS I love your avatar, & have, since I began lurking around here.
GreekChick
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Wow, so now they're pointing fingers
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I"m guessing someone here told her to be less mean in what she considers her "constructive criticism" and she got mad at deleted her account.
I just want to add my two cents and say that I love this place, and I love you all. We are a family and I think that we're all really nice with eachother.
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| captain_obesity 2008-08-23 05:14 am UTC (link) That site annoys me alot. First off, the FOTD section, as soona s you give a little teeny bit of constructive critisism, they all jump down your throat..Ummm, sorry, if someone makeup looks awful then I'm going to say so. I'm not saying it to be mean, but to help them out a bit. Some of the mods also annoy me, Shimmer is one. She picks fights with almost EVERYONE. If you don't agree with her 100% then she gets all pissy. Misschevious is just as bad. Some of the members , like Nunu, Nickswifey, Kels*, Aziajs, Glam8babe, Kimmy, and CantaffordMAC..all kiss asses. Only say what they know people want to hear. That being said, I deleted my account there a little over a month ago. Couldn't stand it anymore. |
I"m guessing someone here told her to be less mean in what she considers her "constructive criticism" and she got mad at deleted her account.
I just want to add my two cents and say that I love this place, and I love you all. We are a family and I think that we're all really nice with eachother.
Janice
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| captain_obesity 2008-08-23 05:14 am UTC (link) That being said, I deleted my account there a little over a month ago. Couldn't stand it anymore. |
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lipshock
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LOL @ calling those Specktra-ettes ass kissers. Lame, seriously.
If I'm not mistaken, a whole bunch of brown-nosing goes on in that community on a nearly daily basis. I am not about to name names or anything of the sort, but those that watch the community frequently know EXACTLY what and who I am talking about. I rarely comment and post over there for that main reason but I do like to be around when the monthly/weekly/daily dose of omgdramazyousuckasdfkooaisdpeoplearepostingmymakeu ppicturesonbadmakeupomgodgabrowf!!! happens there. It's all pretty lols-worthy, to be honest. But yeah, some of the "popular" members there are always up on their high horses and seriously need to be knocked down a few pegs.
If I'm not mistaken, a whole bunch of brown-nosing goes on in that community on a nearly daily basis. I am not about to name names or anything of the sort, but those that watch the community frequently know EXACTLY what and who I am talking about. I rarely comment and post over there for that main reason but I do like to be around when the monthly/weekly/daily dose of omgdramazyousuckasdfkooaisdpeoplearepostingmymakeu ppicturesonbadmakeupomgodgabrowf!!! happens there. It's all pretty lols-worthy, to be honest. But yeah, some of the "popular" members there are always up on their high horses and seriously need to be knocked down a few pegs.
aziajs
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LMAO!! I kiss ass and didn't even know it. You learn something new everyday.
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Wow, so now they're pointing fingers Quote:
I"m guessing someone here told her to be less mean in what she considers her "constructive criticism" and she got mad at deleted her account. I just want to add my two cents and say that I love this place, and I love you all. We are a family and I think that we're all really nice with eachother. |
LMAO!! I kiss ass and didn't even know it. You learn something new everyday.
Beauty Mark
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I've been a member here for quite a while, and I'd struggle to remember everyone's username exactly how it's typed.
Someone has a big grudge. I don't know who she is or the motivations behind her posting, but I'm guessing she was "being honest" which means being an asshole.
Someone has a big grudge. I don't know who she is or the motivations behind her posting, but I'm guessing she was "being honest" which means being an asshole.
fafinette21
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Uhhh wtf that girl is seriously crazy. If she thinks she is fat at 95 lbs. then it's no wonder she didn't see a problem telling someone their makeup is ugly. Why would she go around specifically naming people too? That's just uncalled for.
duckduck
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I literally just shot diet coke out of my nose reading the negative comments on Specktra. Seriously. It hurt my nose.
Anyways, I have been a member of a wide variety of boards on many different topics, and Specktra is, beyond a shadow of a doubt, my absolute favorite. Human interaction is bound to have its errors and problems, but I have never seen a board that works this hard to be friendly, open and accepting. I could ramble on all day about how fabulous Specktra is, yet it would take me an hour or two to come up with anything I would change.
I know that you can't make everyone happy, but hey, I know you please the vast majority, so keep it up
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Anyways, I have been a member of a wide variety of boards on many different topics, and Specktra is, beyond a shadow of a doubt, my absolute favorite. Human interaction is bound to have its errors and problems, but I have never seen a board that works this hard to be friendly, open and accepting. I could ramble on all day about how fabulous Specktra is, yet it would take me an hour or two to come up with anything I would change.
I know that you can't make everyone happy, but hey, I know you please the vast majority, so keep it up
Shimmer
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Heh.
I'm just amazed at people who thrive on being bullies and catty, but when faced with a person or a group of people who won't allow that behavior, those people are unreasonable.
We're unreasonable because we don't allow petty, childish, catty, boorish behavior?
Ok.
I'm just amazed at people who thrive on being bullies and catty, but when faced with a person or a group of people who won't allow that behavior, those people are unreasonable.
We're unreasonable because we don't allow petty, childish, catty, boorish behavior?
Ok.
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