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Title: LLL
Post by: Devlyn on November 20, 2012, 08:03:01 PM
Longest Lurker League! I had a short lurking period because I have an addictive personality. I got sucked right in. Some of you, however, peer through the windows for amazing periods of time before joining! Confessions, please, how long did you lurk? And you! Yes, you, I can see you! Join this site right now and tell us how long you've been warching us! Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: LLL
Post by: Jamie D on November 20, 2012, 08:17:40 PM
I first ran across Susan's Place in early spring of 2010, but seriously started researching things in early 2011.  I started talking to a general therapist about gender issues in late spring 2011, started low dose HRT in September 2011, and officially joined in November 2011.

My lurking duration was about 18 months +/-
Title: Re: LLL
Post by: peky on November 20, 2012, 08:56:35 PM
Like Vishnu I have come in many incarnations since 2009. Having to change my avatar was not a choice but a necessity.
Title: Re: LLL
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on November 20, 2012, 11:40:01 PM
I have been a long time member, about 2008.  I have one recantation after a brief hiatus.  I was the Links Admin before Flan.

When I join I lurked for about a week.
Title: Re: LLL
Post by: Beth Andrea on November 20, 2012, 11:56:22 PM
I don't recall. I lurked, joined as Beth Andrea, got wildly depressed, deleted every post except maybe 5, requested and got deleted....came back in a couple weeks, re-registered as Beth Andrea again, and have fought several urges to delete myself again.

I do have the patience to delete everything again, even with 1400ish posts...but I'm happy here now. It's like home to me.
Title: Re: LLL
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on November 21, 2012, 12:05:35 AM
You are going no where, Beth.  Understand young lady.  (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileys.on-my-web.com%2Frepository%2FAnimals%2Fferret-5.gif&hash=cfc7a68438be4575d8493dfbe65d1b3586f10b81)
Title: Re: LLL
Post by: Devlyn on November 21, 2012, 06:07:18 AM
It's so cute that Beth thinks we'd let her quit! Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: LLL
Post by: Holly P on November 21, 2012, 07:05:24 AM
Shamed to say I started looking about a year ago...  lots of ups and downs.  I just joined and I'm looking forward to a long road with several thousand of my closest sisters.... I've finally found some...

Peace - Holly
Title: Re: LLL
Post by: Beth Andrea on November 21, 2012, 08:50:02 AM
Quote from: Ms. OBrien on November 21, 2012, 12:05:35 AM
You are going no where, Beth.  Understand young lady.  (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileys.on-my-web.com%2Frepository%2FAnimals%2Fferret-5.gif&hash=cfc7a68438be4575d8493dfbe65d1b3586f10b81)

Oh, I don't know about that...I have a good job, on my journey for completion, have friends now... ;)

Fortunately, as Holly P said, there's several thousand of our sisters here on Susan's...and they're easy to have on this path, because they only weigh as much as a smart phone!  ^-^
Title: Re: LLL
Post by: Sarah Louise on November 21, 2012, 09:20:36 AM
I did no lurking, I joined the day I found the site.
Title: Re: LLL
Post by: Constance on November 21, 2012, 09:38:02 AM
Quote from: Sarah Louise on November 21, 2012, 09:20:36 AM
I did no lurking, I joined the day I found the site.
My story is somewhat similar. I think I lurked for about a day or so.
Title: Re: LLL
Post by: monica.soto on November 21, 2012, 12:14:08 PM
Oh wow! I think I became aware of SP in the late 90s early aughts.

I joined up straight away in a time in my life I was determined to transition, then I chickened out and when one of those purges came around I blocked my account, erased my email alias and everything else.

I've been lurking periodically ever since and decided to join up again this year and just only recently started posting last week.

Call me Ms. Lurker from now on.
Title: Re: LLL
Post by: big kim on November 21, 2012, 04:05:04 PM
I lurked about a day before joining.I wanted to check it out properly,I joined an English site and was pestered by all sorts of weirdos wanting casual sex.No thank you
Title: Re: LLL
Post by: Celery Stalk on November 21, 2012, 04:11:33 PM
I lurked on and off for a year or so. But it was very infrequent. That changed a few months ago when I needed to hunker down and choose my surgeon. I was really impressed with the quality of discussion here and so decided it was time to come out of the lurker's closet. This community has helped us, so the least I can do is participate.
Title: Re: LLL
Post by: Schuyler on November 23, 2012, 07:50:55 PM
Cats are the cutest; even if they look like they are up to no good. ;)

I've been lurking off and on for a month or so, and now, here I am!
Title: Re: LLL
Post by: eli77 on November 23, 2012, 11:06:40 PM
I found the site when I started my transition back in November 2010. I looked at it infrequently before I joined in April 2011. I've deleted a ton of my posts (a few hundred) at various times for various reasons (I has trust issues~), I've put my account up for deletion twice (rejected both times), and I've taken a few extended breaks but I've never actually succeeded in leaving somehow...
Title: Re: LLL
Post by: Jamie D on November 24, 2012, 02:10:58 AM
It's because we love you!
Title: Re: LLL
Post by: Cindy on November 24, 2012, 02:23:23 AM
I joined the second I found the site.

I have been known to be compulsive.

I think I'll go to work as me. 'Yep high heel boots and a mini, that should be noticed'. It was.

Cindy
Title: Re: LLL
Post by: Jenny07 on November 24, 2012, 03:55:42 AM
I found the website 2 years ago while on a work break and lurked on and off for about 18 months before I joined up in July this year after I had amassed enough information on every member to be used at a later date against them....
By the way if anything happens to me the information I have..... >:-)

Seriously though, I am happy I did join but it took much courage to come out to myself. So far it's been one of the most liberating experiences of my life to talk about who I am.

My cat would be hunting toilet rolls not celery! For some reason he used to shred them every night. He showed no mercy to them sinking his fangs deep into them.
Title: Re: LLL
Post by: Cindy on November 24, 2012, 04:48:09 AM
Our security is pretty good and the Mods and Admin are tight on it but remember it is your responsibility to protect yourself.

If in doubt don't post details
Title: Re: LLL
Post by: beabela on November 24, 2012, 10:26:14 AM
Hi, I've been lurking for years, first as a non-member, then as a member. My story explains that (see my intro). However, I'm now here and active. I have some transitioning details to hash out, and look forward to input from others; and I am happy to give advice where I am competent. Hugs, Beatrice
Title: Re: LLL
Post by: Catherine Sarah on November 25, 2012, 06:52:11 AM
I found Susan's Place back in the early to mid 90's. I know it was towards the end of the family production stage. Last child was born 1991. Would have had 200-300 members. Lots of information, most of which is still here (at least last time I looked) yet not much happening in the GCS department, non were there many aspiring applicants.

The information was sufficient for me to realise there must be another compromise, because the effort required and the lack of local support meant it wasn't going to happen. So I exchanged lurking for compromise seeking. That didn't work either. One compromise just lead to an even greater compromise, until I ran out of them.

Late 2010, while scavenging software off an old disused server, I found an old Favourite file of mine. Looked through it and low and behold Susan's Place popped up. I tried it to see if it still worked and "wollar" up it came. Forgot about it for a few months due to work then had this burning desire to return. Lurked for a week or two and plucked up the courage to join. I knew then, that would be the start of something BIG.

So Devlyn. Do I win the apple 3.414 ?    Oh pretty please??  Early 90's and all.   Go on you big .............               I'll throw coffee in your damned harbour (or myself).  Oh pretty pretty please an apple 3.414  PLEASE!!!??      

Huggs
Catherine
Title: Re: LLL
Post by: Devlyn on November 25, 2012, 07:05:59 AM
Dear God, Catherine 3.14s don't just grow on trees! Even after all the work is done, the 3.14 must cool gently on the kitchen windowsill. Like that beautiful 3.14 over there............ALLRIGHT! WHO TOOK THE 3.14!!!
Title: Re: LLL
Post by: Catherine Sarah on November 25, 2012, 07:12:15 AM
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*Catherine seen running off into the distance heard to be screaming, "YAY It's Mine, It's mine *

Certainly some strange people live (lurk) here.     :angel: :angel: :angel:
Title: Re: LLL
Post by: Devlyn on November 25, 2012, 07:29:40 AM
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy537%2FDevlynMarie%2FPie_IN_THE_FACE_by_green_watches_zps4be9e728.jpg&hash=c407457d8d3cb215832ac53889e9642e4feb0792)
Title: Re: LLL
Post by: Catherine Sarah on November 25, 2012, 07:38:44 AM
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:laugh:    :laugh:   :laugh:    :laugh:   :laugh:     :laugh:   Damn!!!!   What a waste.

YUMMY though, just not good all at once     Hehe     giggle   giggle
Title: Re: LLL
Post by: MANDY GG on November 25, 2012, 02:22:27 PM
 
Hi I found susan's place two years ago and  lurked as a non member and a member .