Saturday, November 28, 2009

This weeks picks: Standout user posts

What was the last Shine blog post that you just had to comment on? We love hearing what makes our users join in the conversation, and if you haven't been involved for a while I think these standout posts that were recently featured on Shine will get you inspired. Whether you're sharing your own experiences or looking for advice, users posts that are interesting, useful, and well-written are always worthy of this highest honor!

"User post: My daughter is struggling in school and that's OK with me!" by jrzgl

"User post: In the current health care system, we are "those" people" by wearethosepeople

"User post: How did you know you loved him/her?" by Nicole Milano

For myself I was moved after reading Shine user River's "From My Heart...The Gathering". The power of community is so strong on Shine that these users went out of their way to meet for the very first time.

Enjoy!
Brenda, Shine Community Manager
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  • casy's Avatar
    Posted by casy Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:59am PDT

    Yes The Gatherings was a wonderful one. I chat with those who went on the gathering trip, long before they went on their gathering. So I knew them. And what a wonderful group of shine friends they are. And how wonderful they were able to all go together for the gathering, I wish I had been there too. But they made posts for all of us to share their trip with. The places they went to , the Fun times and pictures, and memories they made. And the friendships, all so priceless. And to hear of their wonderful trip and see where they went and see them too was awesome to me. Though I wasn't with them , I felt I was through their posts writing and pictures. I say WOW how wonderful for them all , and what a Gathering it truly was........xoxoxo Casy :)

    There are many good post here on shine, that is why I come here. I have met allot of really cool people , friends here. Love the Poetry...from "No Name" and his stories. "Micheal" Silent Knight" "Poetry" thought she hasn't been on much, she is a great poet. And "Viper" with his sexy and some times haunting poetry...Where are you handsome "Viper" I , we miss you...Kisses..And there is" Ryneisha's" poetry a another really great poet. and so many more.

    And " Mama Kaye" and" Ada" our little Lioness's Stories, Wonderful. Keep writing those stories girls.

    And of course "J Montana " her post are always Top post, different and interesting always. She is a great writer and her pictures that she puts with her posts are great too .Love J's posts always. She is a great friend to many here.

    And "Dolphin" and 'No name" and 'Stitch's' Gathering post etc.

    And "Princess Diane" with her posts and poetry too on life and love.

    'Peapod" , Lady-Jane, 'Snow-Bunny" and "Super A" on their Posts of Prayers for our friends and how they truly are our friends with Love.

    And again "Lady-Jane" with her FUNNY post , that well surely make us all laugh. I miss them, she has been in the Hospital...I hope she is ok and well be back with us all at shine again soon. Come back" Lady-Jane.

    And then their is our "Canis" our cool, bittersweet Canis out in S.F. Calif. He's my buddy. And a little touch of rebel. Who is one to speak up.

    And " Jax" my bud, who isn't on as much as he used to be...I miss you "jax babe. Where are you "Jax" Coffee is on......

    And "Valiant" with his cool post...some inform, some on the sexy/wild/fun side...Gotta love him.

    And "Stars/Clearwater...She can stir things up...she is my sweet bud who just had a baby boy...So she is not always on as much...I miss ya "Stars"

    "Jules" who comes and shares her Painting with us.Very good too "Jules"...Love ya...And another Artist 'Stitch" with her stitch works and crafts.Talented in deed.

    And the loyal meeting group at J's.. "Kim" beautiful "kim" and "GG", " Allswell. "Rei", "Wildchild", 'Trueblue" . ''Katie" " Ginger""Micheal, "Viper", Draco", 'Cody", "Big Ron" "Ada" and "Casy'" too.Etc, etc, etc... many more the list goes on.

    So you see I am with you " Brenda" So many good post....Too many to mention them all. That is why I stay with shine, the good posts and friends I have made here....Much Love Xoxox Casy :)

    Shine has so many cool people here....the list goes on and on.

    As for me, I have found many friends here and I hope they all stay, or I would miss them and all they have to say and show me/us. And I" Casy" who write post's and write Poetry would have No one to fun to share them with.

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  • CANIS's Avatar
    Posted by CANIS Tue Oct 27, 2009 2:01pm PDT

    Thanks Kace,...

    ......C.

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  • Charles J's Avatar
    Posted by Charles J Tue Oct 27, 2009 3:32pm PDT

    brenda;that's was my last post I made a comment,like our community manager,cheers and long life;;;;;;;;;;;;

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  • dolphin™'s Avatar
    Posted by dolphin™ Tue Oct 27, 2009 4:42pm PDT

    Hello Brenda,

    I really don't know what to say, Except Thank You!!!

    The Gathering of Shine was and is a remarkable change to my life.

    Shine has been a Hugh part of my daily life for the past year.

    Many a Great People here, I express with Great Enthusiasim.

    Casy has definatly sumed things up with the variety of people here including herself I add to her list,

    I try to peek in and comment on generally what I'm feeling in a day to new posts, And of course a daily visit to those whom are most familiar,

    Not always able to get to so many, but efforts are made.

    Sometimes go to posts just in curiosity, not leaving comments, but feeling general ideas of what people are thinking on.

    My favorites of course are many to name, wouldn't dare to leave any out so I'll just say I have to mention My Dear Irish,

    She and I connected when I first came to Shine, She has been a Supreme Friend and support on a Large level in my life since and always will be.

    And good ole Bud{ No Name } A spiritual Kinship he and I have made.

    I have to admit,there are more assets to Shine such as the Food, Parenting, Fashion, I don't go to, No peticular reason except I get so wrapped up in Chatter People.

    Time to get on the Shine wheel and start a spin around on what is available Here !

    Again I want to Thank You Brenda and The Entire Staffing of Shine for

    what you bring to us here, Truely a positve thing in my eyes to the internet.

    PRAYERS IN FULL CIRCLE

    Sincerly,

    dolphin

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  • Woravut l's Avatar
    Posted by Woravut l Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:26am PDT

    Hi brenda with true love let's all ofus inherit and multiply ODP

    http://www.youtube.com/user/2hourDP

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  • SakeJuice's Avatar
    Posted by SakeJuice Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:55pm PDT

    happy thursday, all! please come check out my blog..... i'm hoping to get other's thoughts as well.

    http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/when-bystanders-become-accomplices-532198/

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  • LADY-JANE's Avatar
    Posted by LADY-JANE Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:15pm PDT

    BRENDA.........SO GOOD TO BE BACK...........

    CASY SWEETY.........LAUGHTER IS A SUPER HEALER AND SOOOOOOO EASY TO SHARE WITH ALL OF "SHINE"

    BOOOOOOOOO TO YOU ALL AND BOOOOOLICIOUS HUGZZZZZZ TOO :o)

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  • Green's Avatar
    Posted by Green Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:09am PDT

    I'm a chinese,and just want to live sincere life.Admire......:)

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  • Peapod's Avatar
    Posted by Peapod Fri Oct 30, 2009 5:18pm PDT

    HellooOOoo Brenda. I am so glad you featured "The Gathering". This is truly the best of Shine because it really shows what can come of this community. I was so moved by their story and they are all truly great people. Would you believe that they even sent me a gift of a ceramic "peapod"? Talk about being surprised! I will treasure that gift forever! I was literally moved to tears when that came in the mail.

    I just want to thank-you for all your hard work in keeping this place running. I know it means alot to so many here. I wish I could list all the special people here and all the great blogs they write, but I just can't. There are too many. Thank-you for everything.

    Have a wonderful weekend.

    Love, hugs, and peas......

    Peapod oOo O Oo oo o o OO oo OO

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  • IRISH's Avatar
    Posted by IRISH Sat Oct 31, 2009 4:49pm PDT

    Dear Brenda,

    I would just like to echo all of the comments above. I was a part of the Gathering and I know it has changed my life in so many ways!!! I just wish all of the beautiful people here on shine who were not able to attend would know...they were in our thoughts and hearts!!! I so hope that next year we can have another Gathering,this time even bigger!!!

    Blessings, Irish

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