Introverted poster/introvert in life?

[East Hill]

So...it ends up being me, lurking and having conversations in my head.

Forums can be cruel sometimes, and maybe that's where I've gotten sort of gun-shy.

I have my own story to tell about getting gun shy, but to keep on topic, I know there are times when I debate if I want to answer. Sometimes I think that no one wants to hear that, sometimes I think that if I replied in a certain manner, it would be cruel. I often spend five or six minutes writing a short reply, because I preview the message multiple times to see if I've hit what I think is the right tone for the message I'm trying to get across. And sometimes, I look at the message I've written, shake my head, and delete what I've written because I just can't get it right.

East Hill

[snapdragen]

I do that all the time East Hill, and I'm kind of a regular here. Sometimes I'll get something all typed out, and think "nah, I don't wanna share that..."

I'm pretty shy and reserved in real life (shut up jobob!!!)

[kaybee]

Raindrop, you're not alone! I'm pretty shy and just not as articulate as most women here. I lurk more than I post, and usually post on the running thread, because I'm more of a runner than a rider. Like Mimi, I also use this forum to battle boredom at work (thanks for making it so interesting, everyone!). However, this is a very welcoming, supportive group of women, and there's no pressure to post if you don't feel so inclined.

KB