Mamas Here You Just Love to See Responses From

I think this post is kind kind of a popularity contest in disguise....while I can appreciate wanting to express these thoughts of liking another poster, I think they are better done through private messages. I think that this may end up isolating other posters who are not mentioned or "nominated" for their inputs. This is very clique-ish in my opinion.

From all of them. I truly appreciate anyone that takes the time to respond to my posts and I LOVE the diversity of all the opinions and advice I recieve.

SSOOOOOO Thank you ALL!

Yep.
Don't wanna name names.... or offend anyone if I don't name them. But there is a pattern to who I may really enjoy the responses from... either for their advice or humor or pointedness/bluntness or eloquence of getting their point across. Which I all appreciate.... when women can do that....

Some women on here... should have their own... website. Because.. you do have a "following".... of 'fans.' You know who you are....

all the best,
Susan

I always agree with Marci W's posts from Nampa. She is sooo awesome!!!

Edit: I hope no one ever posts the question: "Who are the posters that give the crappiest, lamest, most offensive, rudest advice?"

And I agree that this is a popularity contest.

I think it's safe to say a lot of our favorites are of the 'mature' crowd and therefore a bit more life wisdom to share with others. :) How's that for a not a popularity contest answer! I heart mama's.

Peg, Page, Riley . . . .
almost always agree with and appreciate.
Hazel, S.H., often agree with and appreciate.
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OH!! and Marda and Denise P.
Yup.

And I do not understand how anyone could call this cliquish . . .
we don't KNOW one another; we don't get together
to discuss our answers. At least I don't.
I write independently and I believe most of the others do, too.

I think there's a significant difference between
who does one appreciate/admire
and
a popularity contest.

I do not pay attention to the names, just the advice.

I enjoy reading everyone's responses, even when I don't agree. I believe that alternating view points are extremely important. I can't say how many times in life I've flipped sides after hearing another point of view explained so well by someone.

What I appreciate the most on here is when people care enough to send a flower and or send a personal note. It's nice to know when we are helping or NOT helping so that we can learn from the entire dialogue and experience.

Oh No! I can't take the PRESSURE! I love SO many of you all I know I'll forget some people then I'll be depressed for weeks once I remember!

(btw, I really DID get a period today)
:)

I love Farfwina B, Mistletoe Sue, Gerdwenson Lee, , Shardwiski P, Hamletteozio Z,Bertha D, Edwardeena C, and Geminista V. :) JUST JOKING!!! :-)
Love All the posts..well, maybe not all..once in awhile you will get the
no censor/harsh/tourettes type of responses. But, I am thankful for the
advice from all you ladies!
I do know what you mean~you will find a bond with certain women that have your type of personality and flair.
For instance, if you are sensitive..you won't necessarily take the
Carmen Comando comments that well.
However if you are Carmen Comando, no sugar coat, tell it straight...
chop chop chop...you may not connect the same with Sally Southerner
who is a bit more polite and reserved.
Anyhow, just getting to know everyone....
Love if I have a question, and SHAZAM! I have an answer within a minute:-)

Grandma T., Riley J. and Martha from Columbus. I'm sure that I'm leaving out quite a few, but here are three that usually make me think and smile.

Thanks to all of the ladies out there that care enough to leave thoughtful advice!

EDIT: Oh no!! I didn't mean for this to sound like a popularity contest either! I was caught up in the positive part of this post. Even as I look back, I see some that I should have included like Theresa N. and S H. from Honolulu - and Shira and ... and... and... gah! {brain freeze!}

Please don't be offended! This was meant to be fun!! You are all awesome!

Oooooo ya! What everyone else said! I appreciate Shira's responses and Peg M too:) If I were giving a speech for an award (not gonna happen anytime soon!) I'd say there are many other names I'm forgetting...so I'll just say most everyone rocks! Oh, Denise S gives good feedback too:)

Oh man...hindsight! Hope names not listed know all my flowers sent means they are all the bomb!!!!

DITTO KAREN M!!! I got caught up in the positive tone and didn't intend popularity contest either:) I'm glad Jennifer H posted though because I didn't interpret this as a popularity contest so much as a shout out to people who have been helpful...which would be different for different people I think. Shout outs are positive? :)

I love my responses LOL! Seriously I read the responses and when I agree with what that mom says I send them a flower but rarely check their name out, and when I do I forget it, but I am extremely bad at remembering names so I guess that doesn't help either :)

I know what you mean, there are a lot of regulars that I LOVE reading their answers. But it's really hard on all of us to write down all the people we like and I felt bad last time because I knew I forgot to mention some names. I think we all know who we are. Any girls that get flowers from me KNOW I appreciated what they said. I give flowers for answers that make me think and not necessarily because that person thinks the same why I do. I also believe that if the person who asked the question doesnt like an answer they shouldnt say anything bad about it and not take is so personal, because we are all here reading ALL of the responses and we learnd from all of them thus making NO BAD answers ever at all period.

This question was asked not too long ago...and a lot of people responded with people they recognize and liked. I have to say that I really don't...I don't even think I register the name most of the time when I read a post and answer. There are only a slight few that stand out (grandma t again...I like how she brings grandma wisdom, denise from pittsburgh b/c thats where I live and Marda who also brings grandma wisdom and plus she was a cop and I think thats cool)

Grandma T. comments for sure!
I also tend to agree with a lot of Theresa N.'s comments.

Whoa! I love reading ALL of the responses. I also love getting flowers although my inbox REALLY runneth over b/c I just cannot bite the bullet and commit to the time it would take to delete ALL those messages! LOL (Not to toot my own horn, but I've got a LOT--so I guess a lot of people agree with my responses.
Personally, I love Marda, Laurie A, Shira, Riley, Lee P, Theresa N, Rachel D, Amy J, and hey! Whatever happened to Mechanic Mama??!!! And many others whose first names and last initials escape me at the moment.

I don't remember a lot of names or even look since a lot of people have initials. I find a lot of people have a lot of great comments. Sometimes if I especially like someone's comment, I'll send them a private message! =)

I love most of the posters here. The ones who go to the point, bring some personal stuff, and do not just post to offend. Sometimes one's response comes out as an offense but you can tell it was not meant to. And sometimes a responder posts just to offend. Those I don't care much. There was a similar post a while back. No one likes my responses so I should just go away :(
:)

Jennifer H --

i didn't see the similar post from a couple of weeks ago either. Just wanted to let you know I appreciate your putting some positive energy and appreciation out there. Thanks --

Shira P., Laurie A. and Marda P. are my favorites. I guess these are my favorites because their children are grown and they have been through the whole process already. They give such insightful answers in most all the postings I have seen from them on both my questions (which are few) and on others peoples questions. I even had a private conversation back and forth with Shira P. when I was stress with the health of my In-laws. (Thanks Shira P. It was comforting and helpful if you even remember the conversation.)

Rockstar Riley! Grandma t, peg, marda, Laura u, s.h., both denises, suz, and a few more I can't remember since becoming mamapedia.

mine know who they are they get alot of flowers from me and i get more flowers from certain people. the ones i send emails back and forth to or are on my facebook you know who you are means your obvioiusly my favs. :) I dont have to say names they already know who they are. go sooners :)

and I am afraid if they posted the lamest or meanest or cheesiest on this site I would be one of them. :0

I always love Page W comments-- she's great! No nonsense-cut to the point responses---always makes me laugh! :)

Everyone had some real good responses.
There are many posters who do a great job in being helpful without being rude.
And don't forget----we have a few dads on here too! And I've seen their advice before also...and I'm sorry dads that I am forgetting your nicknames....but dads on mamapedia ROCK, too.

Denise p, Theresa n, grandma t, and I'm sure there are many others

Dawn B., Demetra and all the others that respond with positivity in truth without harsh tones. Supporting one another is what Mamapedia is about. :)

I tend to always agree and like the unique point of veiw of someone named riley...er something....im bad with names there are many

I'm not even going there, but I really like Lea L., and Marci W.'s answer to this question. You cracked me up.

This got me thinking that I really need to send more 'flowers'. When I have the opportunity to come on here I am in such a rush to scroll & read that I don't take the time to do the most important thing.

I don't watch for names I tend not to get clique-ish.

I often send flowers to those moms that I agree with, but I have to admit I don't always read all responses. I skim but I don't always read through, especially if there are a lot of replies. I check daily and I don't remember seeing this question previously, just my 2 cents.

Well, I know I'm not here because I often get hate mail....I just try to be honest and sometimes the written word comes out wrong.

I often see answers that will sum up how I would answer the question and then I send them a flower, I have even noted another's answer in my answer too and told them their answer made my day and made me laugh or that I found it touching. Just briefly, not taking over the person's question but just a mention.

Same post.. same bat channel.... I don't tend to look to look at "who" is writing what.. To me, I read responses and whether I agree or not, I send a flower simply because someone took time out to respond...This is about the 4th time a question like this has come up over the months.. why not just send those whose posts you love a personal message.. I don't feel offended, however, I bet some people do in that they probably want to get away from what feels like a popularity contest..

FYI I knew that this wasn't a popularity contest. I love how those who felt like it was, dished out names anyway. LOL
I too will send PM if I like what they say. I often times will tell them that I wish I could send them a bouquet of flowers!!

I don't usually pay attention to the person's name, just the response. I am just so thankful that moms take the time to answer questions on here. I am a first time mom, and really appreciate the thoughts and answers I have gotten on here. I don't answer many myself, because I don't feel like I have alot of experience yet to share. But I love this community and am so glad my pedi recommended it! Thanks to all the moms that take the time to answer the questions!

I love to hear all responses. Some are harsh, but if they are coming
from honesty and not attacking deliberately, they are all useful if you
have the right mindset. We all have different experiences. Some
have been in your same shoes; been there and done that. Some,
still, have insight whether they can relate to your situation or not.
I appreciate anyone who is willing to take the time to reach out,
especially when their intentions are obviously good. You can't give
too much credit to just anyone and don't take anything personally.
Maya Angelou: "When you learn, teach; when you get, give."
We are, none of us alike, made up of
our experiences, our intentions, and our brilliance, or lack thereof.
Everyone has value. At the same time, I do value some offerings
more than others, but all are worthwhile. My favorites would be the
people that make me think and not necessarily the ones that think
like me. This is similar to a "think-tank": everyone brings something
different to the table. I love it!

YES! there are a few mommas on here that i often love their responses and if i see any responses i like, i always send a flower. i love it when i get flowers, makes me feel like my voice matters and that there are people who actually take to heart what i have to say. i like to make the other mamas feel that way too....goodness knows most of us dont get enough of that from the people in our lives! i.e. MEN.