March 16, 2012
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Part to Play
I was thinking the other day about how much of an impact we have on each other and on Xanga when we interact and post.
Even if mostly we just deal with our little group of friends and only sometimes if ever reach the front page, our efforts and interactions spread out like ripples changing peoples lives and minds in all kinds of ways.
And as we rise and fall in the ranks of popularity we have a greater or lesser effect on larger or smaller groups.
But always even in little ways our presence here on this site is built into it, into it’s future and history.
I never thought i’d become half as much of a blogger as I have, and it’s always surprising to me to see people mention my username or things i’ve posted, or to look at all my friends and realise how many amazing people I know and things i’ve learnt and shared.
It’s one of the best things about the net, an open and free place to collaborate and build something together that involves all of us in some small part.
So thank you Xangans for being part of this site, and thank you also for letting me be part of it
Comments (23)
You’re one of the best things on here!
@fabolousclown - Thanks Amalia…So are you, you’ve made hundreds of people smile with your lovely posts
Pretty cool how this stuff happens, eh? Would never have imagined it!
I’m glad you’re here, man, you always seem to see things in a positive light. I was hoping it was infectious… but, I guess I’ll just have to keep waiting.
I’m happy to have met you here on Xanga!
You’re such a charming and good contributor to this community 
Yes, it’s a cool place, and it’s good when you meet cool and nice people.
Sadly, xanga (and the internet in general), can be a very fucked up place. Unlike the real world, douchebags are able to attack and harass you without ever showing their face or their name. It’s a sad reality.
We are all connected, isn’t it great?
I told someone i met here only a few weeks ago never to underestimate your effect here in what you say and do. Particularly when you are doing something really good (such as this person is doing) and think maybe the effects of your actions are negligible, We can see the potent effects of evil done because there is so much of it everywhere, but never hesitate to say something you know will have effects that will be profoundly beneficial, even lifesaving, just because your efforts in this direction seem futile.
And in particular, if you love someone never hesitate to say it because you may never have the chance again. Anything can happen.
Thank you for this post. It shows a self awareness anyone would do well to emulate.
Yes we do have an impact in each others life and I love it. I love to know you and to be able to talk to you, I’m happy to read you and see how you grow as a great man and a very intriguing writer…you know you’re one of my favorite xangans but I’m also grateful for so many people here…I’d be totally lost without you or Leny lol
@SaintBlue1131 -
very cool,
It is great! Great post I think this way too.
Thank you for being a part of xanga too
Thank you Xanga for giving me Boris.
I think you are amazing
. I was taught that talking to people on the internet is something for weirdos and pervs when I was younger, but now my online firends mean as much to me as the rl friends. I think (in spite of all the drama) that Xanga is a specifically great site to make friends too.
I cannot imagine building these bonds on fb or youtube.
Brilliant
You’re ze best! <3
Interesting. All I can say is that Xanga is such a great place!
@Roadlesstaken - That it is
Glad to have good examples of what a Xangan should be like you as a friend Alex.
@BlindSight22 - Thank you Justin
You’re pretty good at being posetive, you certainly have a wild sense of humour that makes your posts pertty unique.
@Cestovatelka - Thank you
thats very sweet.
You are possibly one of the most creative people on Xanga that i’ve met…and thats a tough crowd to stand out in, glad to know you too.
@Unstoppable_Inner_Strength - Yea :/ thats true when folks go bad online they can really mess with others, still don’t really get why anyone would do it but if thats their game then at least it’s pretty easy to just ignore them here too.
I think your a fine person, you always seem like you have really strong morals and principles the net need more of that.
@leaflesstree - Haha yea
it’s a wonderful metaphore, online community.
@ascultafili - Fantastic comment!
thank you so much.
Thats exactly the thing, despite only being here via text and images we are infact changing lifes across the world it’s quite remarkable.
@xXxlovelylollipop - You are always way too sweet for me to ever reply well enough lol <3
Thank you Nadia you really are just such a beautiful person. And Happy Mothers Day!…not sure if it is in your country too but it is here and you are alos a wonderful mother…and not just to your kids but the online ‘kids’ too
@wannabepinkrocker88 - Thanks
good to get to know ya!
@Ikwa - Thanks
I’m glad, it’s a nice place when folks are willing to make it that way.
@KnightInCROATIANarmor - Hehe You too Boris, you’re doing a lot to make Xanga cool
@RestlessButterfly - :D <3
@PocketfulOfDreams - Hehe aww thanks
Thats true I had this whole twisted view of what ‘online communities’ were like, but in truth they can be wonderful places and help to build real and trusting friendships.
Thank you for the lovely comment!
@Hdyhadon - Vielen Dank meinMädchen…wait why have we slipped into german accents?
hehe
@xOne_twentyX - Agreed
There are a lot of many nice and inspiring people out here on Xanga, and you’re definitely one of them.
well of course :O)
magic happens on xanga!
@simplysuzu - Hehe thank you
You are most certainly one of the nice ones!
@LKJSlain - :D
@xdeelynnx - Thank you Deanna
This is a really lovely comment,
I’m very glad I met you on here.
@smile4leena - :) well put <3