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Post by MeanGeri on Jul 30, 2013 1:29:15 GMT -5
So, it seems some of you know each other off screen. Anyone care to share how they know each other? As far as I know, I don't know any of you in real life.
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Post by mrchris46 on Jul 30, 2013 1:45:19 GMT -5
I don't think we know each other personally in real life at least that I'm aware of. We are just bunch of silly doodlers that think we know everything and everyone  |
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Post by blackrose2890 on Jul 30, 2013 5:09:54 GMT -5
i don't know anyone offscreen/offline. Twitter just helped me a lot to know the other DQers. First person i met online was leosketchy. He's the first few i followed when i started DQ. After that, a string of doodlers followed. :3
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Post by DrCupcake on Jul 30, 2013 9:14:12 GMT -5
I don't know anyone here IRL, twitter and the DQ meetup make it seem like we know each other. There are a few people that I tend to stalk interact with more then others , but I'm pretty much willing to talk to anyone who is willing to talk to me.
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Post by iflowerbed2 on Jul 30, 2013 16:25:41 GMT -5
Artsyandcrafty is my sister. Aside from her, I don't know anyone else. It's been nice to meet everyone online via DQ and this forum.
I did see some people mention that their child or partner is also on DQ. I seem to recall shellsonthebeach is friends with someone as it was stated in one of her friend's drawings.
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Post by wilso on Jul 31, 2013 2:35:15 GMT -5
My wife, MissAnne, and daughter, mypipsqueak, are the only DQ people I know face to face. The bonus for me is I can always count on getting two stars for each of my drawings  |
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Post by Hagathacrusty on Jul 31, 2013 8:21:22 GMT -5
My daughter is 6, she has a seldom-used account with the name TigerlilyE. Usually she just posts with mine. Other than that, I don't know any other questers IRL.
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Post by K3LLI on Jul 31, 2013 8:38:42 GMT -5
Nope, don't know any of you DrawQuest peeps outside of cyber-ville. That's why DQMU was formed.  |
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Post by regcas on Aug 1, 2013 18:17:39 GMT -5
I don't know anyone for " realzies". Other than chatting on this board and twitter. However, I feel like I have " virtual loving relationships" with some of these people which may seem odd to hear but I really feel love for some because this community is so special in the way it promotes friendships. Virtual or otherwise. It starts with , I love their drawings. Then after chatting with them here or on twitter; it helped to build a relationship further. And then when people start wishing others a happy birthday and drawing for them with shout outs, it becomes that much more special. So I can say even though I don't know anyone personally, I love this app, this community, and some of the members that I've felt a special connection with. And I like you too mean Geri !!
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Post by regcas on Aug 1, 2013 18:25:49 GMT -5
I don't know anyone personally but I feel that I have virtual loving relationships with some of these people and this community. It first starts with I love their drawings. Then I start chatting with them here and on twitter. Then their are the birthday messages and drawings that build the relationship further. So even though it may seem odd to hear, I feel love for this app, this community, and some if these people. Virtual or otherwise. I love you guys. I'm Italian so I love people more than others in that touchy, freely, emotional kinda way. So there. And I like you too Mean Geri!!!
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Post by MeanGeri on Aug 1, 2013 22:42:46 GMT -5
Awe, shucks, I like you too.
The DQ community is one of the nicest, most supportive communities out there.
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Post by deedee2277 on Aug 2, 2013 7:07:37 GMT -5
Interesting comments.
I love DQ as an app. mainly because I like to draw and like looking at other people's drawings and interpretations.
I admire the talent of so many of you, but at the end of the day it's an app. My preference is to spend time with real brushes and paints which I find much more fulfilling
I like reading the comments and especially the tips on the DQ board, great to have it there and thanks Kelli for setting it up.
But that's it. "Virtual relationships " I don't think so, again I go for real.
Maybe it's the Northern lassie in me, we tend to be factual, non effusive, indeed somewhat taciturn but I need much more than a DQ board or social network site to form a meaningful relationship.
DQ. DQ board, Tumblr Explore are all peripheral, featherlight and a lot of fun, but that's all they are for me.
Relationships and serious things are elsewhere in my life and I tend to keep those things rather private.
Maybe the Scots and Northern English would agree with me.
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Post by blackrose2890 on Aug 2, 2013 19:49:17 GMT -5
hmm. Maybe in a way DQ "friends" are friends for me. But in a level after acquaintances. Not yet in the level of close friends or more. Yes, it may be a bit too much to say a person one meets over the internet is automatically a friend (since I don't actually know who they really are). But I am already thankful for the tiny bit of connection with each other. The place where I can freely be myself in the most dorky/nerdy/arsty way possible without anyone telling me it is uncool. :3
Mweee~ *big hugs*
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Post by slbturknett on Aug 2, 2013 19:54:59 GMT -5
I would have to say its closer to a fandom than a friendship at least for now since I'm new to both the twitters and this board. Every time one of you fabulous artist talks to me inside I just !SQUEE! Almost like meeting a celebrity.
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Post by heap241 on Aug 2, 2013 20:36:44 GMT -5
I consider all of you my friends! Your opinions matter to me, your critiques teach me and your praise motivates me. I consider that friendship in a way. If I didn't care for any of those things, I wouldn't be on this board, or trying to meet everyone and connect with the artists of DQ!
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Post by regcas on Aug 3, 2013 15:23:31 GMT -5
Right on heap!!!
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Post by deedee2277 on Aug 5, 2013 9:33:42 GMT -5
I consider all of you my friends! Your opinions matter to me, your critiques teach me and your praise motivates me. I consider that friendship in a way. If I didn't care for any of those things, I wouldn't be on this board, or trying to meet everyone and connect with the artists of DQ! Depends entirely how one interprets the word "friend" I get tired of explaining to youngsters that the 300 plus "friends" they boast about on Facebook are not real friends. They are people with whom they have an online chat. Real friends are entirely different in my book, people I know personally, trust and respect. " Loving relationships" I see as being within the confines of a family or very special people in ones life and quite private. Not something you would ever look for or find on Forum or a social networking site. I may be pedantic, or a bit of a purist where the English language is concerned, but I do like English words to be used in the right context. That said I don't expect everyone to agree with me. We are from all cultures and all nationalities and therefore see things differently.That is what makes the DQ board so interesting That said I do enjoy reading all the comments on DQ board and I don't for a minute expect everyone to agree with me. We are from all cultures and all nationalities, we see things differently and that is what makes the DQ board so interesting. |
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Post by deedee2277 on Aug 5, 2013 9:41:21 GMT -5
Sorry you had to read the last paragraph twice, I must have pushed the wrong button on preview . . . Apologies Dee
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Post by regcas on Aug 5, 2013 16:35:08 GMT -5
Well Excuzzzze me for using the word "love" or whatever some of you are all ado about it. I know the difference between "real" friends , love, etc. I still think the DQ community is very special and some of the members are special in their drawings, comments, etc. I like this forum and appreciate everyone's opinions. I still can use love or whatever word I want to express my appreciation and feelings about the aforementioned comments I've made. But I do know the difference between the " real" world and the " virtual" world or whatever one may call it. I still "love" some if you guys and this community. So I hope I no longer here the parsing if my words. I know the difference! My real family and friends get my real love. I still feel that if possible I would be real friends with some of these members in the real world if I had the good fortune to meet them one day!!!!!
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Post by heap241 on Aug 6, 2013 11:52:56 GMT -5
I consider all of you my friends! Your opinions matter to me, your critiques teach me and your praise motivates me. I consider that friendship in a way. If I didn't care for any of those things, I wouldn't be on this board, or trying to meet everyone and connect with the artists of DQ! Depends entirely how one interprets the word "friend" I get tired of explaining to youngsters that the 300 plus "friends" they boast about on Facebook are not real friends. They are people with whom they have an online chat. Real friends are entirely different in my book, people I know personally, trust and respect. " Loving relationships" I see as being within the confines of a family or very special people in ones life and quite private. Not something you would ever look for or find on Forum or a social networking site. I may be pedantic, or a bit of a purist where the English language is concerned, but I do like English words to be used in the right context. That said I don't expect everyone to agree with me. We are from all cultures and all nationalities and therefore see things differently.That is what makes the DQ board so interesting That said I do enjoy reading all the comments on DQ board and I don't for a minute expect everyone to agree with me. We are from all cultures and all nationalities, we see things differently and that is what makes the DQ board so interesting. I can see where your coming from and I didn't mean to offend if I did! Let me explain a little if I may, you see, I met my husband on the Internet and before I did that, I had entirely the same opinions as yourself. Once I started doing things like online schooling and such, I realized that where the Internet is involved the lines between 'real' and 'virtual' were getting blurred. You can go to college entirely online, study, get a degree and then go off to presume that degree but does that make it a virtual degree? Not in my eyes, you still had to study, do the work and earn it. It's the same thing with online friends, just simply because they aren't in front of you all the time or don't see them on a day to day basis doesn't mean they can't be considered your friends. Like I mentioned before, I enjoy your opinions, your feedback and your critiques. I like hearing about everyone's lives, their likes and dislikes and so forth. We are all still people whether we meet on an app or otherwise and I think we should all have the chance of including each other as friends. I know what you mean by Facebook and such things, but this is not what I meant. Like I said, I met my husband online and he was my best friend for 2 years before I even glimpsed him in person. We talked every night on the phone, emailed, chatted, and talked on forums and all I'd ever seen was a few pictures. Once I saw him in person (we lived states apart) we started dating! Again, hardly seeing each other, until we got married and have been for over 2 years. I almost feel like, meeting the way we did was better for us because there was no appearance biases and we could only get to know each other through personality. Sorry for the essay, I just wanted to help you understand my mentality! =] |
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