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Does my face not fit?

I can't quite seem to get my head round this site. Granted my threads have been less than thrilling but maybe they're in the wrong place or something.

I've got the same feeling I had when I joined new schools.....everybody are mates.:(

There seem to be a lot of long running threads that I can't understand.

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  • immoral_angeluk
    immoral_angeluk Posts: 24,506 Forumite
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    It takes a while to get used to the forum so don't worry you're not alone. Maybe start joining in on the daily chat and you'll get yourself well known here :)
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  • DarkConvict
    DarkConvict Posts: 6,347 Forumite
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    Hi randomer,

    There are plenty of regulars that come here to give advice, but there are alot of new members that join all the time and post on here. This forum DFW is quite a busy area and a post at 8am can be 10+ pages back by 8pm on the evening.

    If you pop up a topic like this one and post your problems or were you need help, people will reply.
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  • randomer
    randomer Posts: 275 Forumite
    ta peeps probably just being a bit of a saddo!
  • Nargleblast
    Nargleblast Posts: 10,763 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Debt-free and Proud!
    Randomer, come and join us on the Notice to newcomers thread, you will soon get to know some amazing people! Also if you join the No Spend Days challenge (May's Mayhem madness or something like that) you will find plenty of mates on there who are kind, witty, non judgmental and totally barking.
    One life - your life - live it!
  • Pete*G_4
    Pete*G_4 Posts: 552 Forumite
    you're not the only one, I feel the same sometimes lol

    I just go randomly stick my ore into the big threads, then retreat back into anonimity. I've used many forums in my time so it doesn't really worry me whether there are "cliques" - people speaking on the same subjects over a period of time will get to know one another, its just the nature of the world.

    try to join in more, find one or two people who often join in on the same threads as you and then get chatting to them. Hey even I'll talk to you if you're lonely lol
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  • Deep_In_Debt
    Deep_In_Debt Posts: 8,579 Forumite
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    Everybody is welcome - just get stuck in!

    There are often "quiet" periods on here, but keep "bumping" and you will get responses even if it's someone saying hello.

    I often read a thread and find I can't help so don't post and maybe that's what others do. If you want help though, everyone will always help and be non-judgemental.

    Generally, I find everyone very helpful and friendly so just jump in! I've actually joined other forums and find this one the nicest.
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  • skintdragon
    skintdragon Posts: 299 Forumite
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    everybody's face fits on here... even "trolls" get a response, albeit unsavoury ones at times! don't you worry and join in the fun! people here have a wealth of information they are only too happy to share with you. enjoy MSE. :beer:
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  • Pooky
    Pooky Posts: 7,023 Forumite
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    Come jump in on the daily chat thread - but bring biscuits - we like biscuits.

    :D
    "Start every day off with a smile and get it over with" - W. C. Field.
  • carol01
    carol01 Posts: 568 Forumite
    hiya randomer
    you are not a saddo lol come to the notice to newcomers board they are very welcoming hope to see ya there soon :D
    always smile no matter how broken you are.
  • System
    System Posts: 178,376 Community Admin
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    Hi Randomer

    Welcome!

    I've lurked on here for ages and only just started posting. Now I wish I had done it ages ago as the more you do it the easier it gets.

    Come join us on this thread if you fancy:

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/32820673#Comment_32820673


    xxx
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