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I think that when folks post about their conversations that happen outside of the threads in the threads it can feel exclusive or cliquey. I have been inside and outside of groups on Lit and have always thought it felt cliquey when that happens.
The goal or intention may not be to make folks feel excluded but it can have an unintended impact.
The reality is that Lit is like lots of other spaces filled with a wide variety of personalities. People will group up and the group will have all sorts of interesting dynamics. How you approach it or let it impact you is the only thing you can control.
 
I think that when folks post about their conversations that happen outside of the threads in the threads it can feel exclusive or cliquey. I have been inside and outside of groups on Lit and have always thought it felt cliquey when that happens.
The goal or intention may not be to make folks feel excluded but it can have an unintended impact.
The reality is that Lit is like lots of other spaces filled with a wide variety of personalities. People will group up and the group will have all sorts of interesting dynamics. How you approach it or let it impact you is the only thing you can control.
Very well said. I'm a very social, extremely extroverted person. That being said, I'm also an internal validater by nature. I often forget that people may feel excluded, or unwelcome, or hurt, if there's something going on behind the scenes that they're not included in. When things like that have been brought up in threads, my internal voice says, "they sound like they're having a great time, good for them." Rather than making g myself feel small or less-than for not being included. My mother says I'm a rare case, and so I try to be more self aware & compassionate. I don't always succeed.
 
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I think that when folks post about their conversations that happen outside of the threads in the threads it can feel exclusive or cliquey. I have been inside and outside of groups on Lit and have always thought it felt cliquey when that happens.
The goal or intention may not be to make folks feel excluded but it can have an unintended impact.
The reality is that Lit is like lots of other spaces filled with a wide variety of personalities. People will group up and the group will have all sorts of interesting dynamics. How you approach it or let it impact you is the only thing you can control.
Absolutely reasonable. And I have felt that, more than a few times. But when you add the complexity of male vs females spaces, it gets more complicated and nuanced as well.
 
Absolutely reasonable. And I have felt that, more than a few times. But when you add the complexity of male vs females spaces, it gets more complicated and nuanced as well.
I don’t know if I agree with this in the Lit space but that is ok. We do not have to agree about it. 💕
 
I think that when folks post about their conversations that happen outside of the threads in the threads it can feel exclusive or cliquey. I have been inside and outside of groups on Lit and have always thought it felt cliquey when that happens.
The goal or intention may not be to make folks feel excluded but it can have an unintended impact.
The reality is that Lit is like lots of other spaces filled with a wide variety of personalities. People will group up and the group will have all sorts of interesting dynamics. How you approach it or let it impact you is the only thing you can control.
This 👆🏻
 
True, and I'm inclusive. Come join the Muff Mafia. This place is what you make it. It can seem intimidating to just jump in and it's so worth it. We're a weird mob and love to have fun.
Looks down below waist…..but I thought…..I mean I was told (points down there) that there were certain membership requirements
 
I don't think it's cliquey. I think there are people who connect because of shared interest with the goal of friendship. There's nothing wrong with that.

Maybe you would feel less alone if you listened more and offered opinions that seem to be a bit misguided a bit less.

The people here are fun and lovely, for the most part. It's human nature to want to make connections based off lived experience. Calling that "cliquey" makes it seem like we are being exclusionary... Which just isn't the case.
Perhaps You don’t think it’s cliquey, because you are in the group?

I don’t feel alone but I appreciate your concern
 
Perhaps You don’t think it’s cliquey, because you are in the group?

I don’t feel alone but I appreciate your concern
I don't consider myself a part of any "group" here. I'm friendly. I have friends. I interact with everyone. I try to make everyone feel welcome and included.

I know how it feels to be excluded and I never want to be the person who makes another feel that way.
 
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